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🔥 Slay-Ready Makeup Recs

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Your all-access pass to the makeup must-haves that keep me slay-ready every day. 💄✨ From flawless foundations to bold lip colors and everything in between, these are my go-to picks for creating looks that last, glow, and turn heads. Whether you’re k...
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Beginner friendly makeup products

Want a flawless look but on a budget? Check out my recommendations below.

 
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My go to brow pencil when filling in my brows ✨
Best Eyebrow Pencil - Instant Lift Brow Pencil
 
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Best low budget foundation that gives full coverage. May need to applying an extra layer (2) for full coverage.
Maybelline - Natural Beige 220 Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation
 
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Helps with my foundation and concealer stick to my skin. Love this item. I have both the pink and blue item.
Power Grip Primer
 
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The banana powder helps brighten my under eye after I use concealer. I use it to bake and smooth out the creases (if any) under my eye.
Revolution Loose Baking Powder
 
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I will use this once I am done with my makeup and before applying the other setting spray. Spray it and let it sit for before spraying again or going with your other favorite spray.
Continuous Setting Mist
 
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Hands down the best cheap setting spray that will get the job done and keep the makeup in place.
Setting Spray - e.l.f.
 
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Easy to use eye pencil for a good undereye to bring out your eyes or liner to do a cute cat eye.
Liquid Eyeliner & Eyeliner Pencils
 
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Simple wipes to remove your makeup.
Makeup Remover Cleansing Wipes- 25 ct
 
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A good concealer that is also on the cheap end
HD Pro.Conceal
 
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It's a hydrating concealer with a sating finish. A full coverage concealer that covers up blemishes and under eye circles
Hydrating Camo Concealer
 
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Lightweight and breathable primer. Leaves a matte finish.
Baby Skin® Instant Pore Eraser® Primer
 
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This pencil is ultra-thin to help create precise brows and has a built in spoolie brush. The ultimate beginner friendly product.
Express Brow Ultra Slim Defining Eyebrow Pencil
 
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For the girlies who are true beginners and want an easy application for foundation. This is the one!
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Powder Foundation Makeup
 
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A simple and easy pencil to outline the lip before the lip gloss or lip stick application. Great price and multiple colors
Shop Creamy Lip Liners & Pencils | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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Long-lasting liquid blush that is high-pigmented. A little goes a long way. Easy to use when you have a blush brush.
Camo Liquid Blush
 
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Unlike most lip liners, this is a lip liner stain that keeps your liner perfect all day and night. No need to keep applying the liner like normal lip liners. Use this once and your good all day.
Lip Liner STAY-N® - Peel-off Lip Liner Stain
 
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A lightweight and velvety finish. Good for baking or setting makeup.
Airspun Loose Powder Translucent
 
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For my girlies who needs a concealer that conceals the blemishes, redness and matches your skin tone. This product is for you. It has a natural finish.
Fit Me® Oil-Free Concealer Face Makeup
 
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These eyeshadow palettes are highly pigmented. Many colors to choose from. My go to is the Warrior palette which is a mix of warm golds, browns, and bronzes. Good for a soft glam.
Eyeshadow Palettes
 
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Easy clusters to put on and definitely gives full look. Saves you the time if you don't know how to properly put on last strips. Plus, clusters give more of a natural look.
False Individual Lashes D Curl Clusters 8-11
 
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The best lash kit to help you learn how to apply your own clusters. The kit comes with everything you need and helps map out your lash application.
YIDUO Eyelash Extension Kit w/ 2X Bond&Seal
 
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Another good kit that comes from the Yiduo brand. I love this brand down and will recommend all of there products. This is for the girlies who love the DRAMATIC lash look. These clusters are fuller than most.
YIDUO 6 Styles Lash Clusters Kit 40D-80D
 
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My go to lash cluster adhesive that keeps the lash long lasting. Two in one - you have the bond on one side and the seal on the other. Much needed if you're a lash cluster girlie like me.
Lash Bond and Seal Waterproof Mascara
 
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These false eyelashes are good quality, full, and dramatic but feels lightweight. If you love a good natural full look for eyelashes, these are it for you!
TIKILEY Mink Lashes Fluffy Wispy Thick
 
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These eyelashes are beautiful and natural looking. Also good quality lashes and easy application. A tray of lashes for one price - you can't beat that!
Mink Lashes Full Volume 18mm Dramatic
 
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For the girlies who doesn't like the full dramatic look of lashes, these wispies are for you. Very light. Cat eye look. Perfect for light makeup looks.
Lashes Natural Cat Eye Wispy 15mm False
 
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BEst lash adhesive for long-lasting hold. The adhesive is easy to apply and remove, dries clear and fast, and suitable for my beginner girlies.
Eyelash Glue | KISS USA
 
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Another good, beginner friendly lash glue with a strong hold as well. It's a great value for the money you will spend. Something light. Also small enough to fit in your purse if you need a quick fix.
DUO® Quick-Set Striplash Adhesive — Clear - Ardell
 
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For the girlies who are not new to putting on lashes- this lash glue is salon-grade performance. Professional quality. It has a natural extract formula that is gentle on the eyes. Dries in seconds and withstands humidity, sweat and it's long hours.
Sassi Eyelash Glue, Dark, 1 oz. - Walmart.com

Higher End Makeup Products

Want to spend a little more on better products? Check out my list below.

 
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Hands down the best setting powder that sets your makeup in place and gives you that smooth look in pictures
Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
 
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I use this as the very last setting spray and step of my makeup routine. The spray gives you a matte look instead of glossy and it is waterproof.
On 'Til Dawn Setting Spray | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
 
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The best duo item on the market. Primer and moisturizer in one. Use before applying foundation and feel the difference of your skin.
Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer
 
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I use this when it’s too hot to wear makeup outside. I use it as a foundation and it is very light. It also has SPF coverage too. Very light. Can build to get full coverage. But I apply it twice to give a more natural look and feel.
HUEGUARD® Skin Tint SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum
 
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My favorite concealer right now. I use two different shades. One shade matches my foundation so I can clean up my brows when I fill them in and the other is about 2/3 shades lighter than my foundation that I use as concealer. Doesn’t dry out or feel ...
shape tapeâ„¢ full-coverage concealer
 
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This pomade with the use of an angle brush will help you perfect that makeup look. Fill in the end of your brows with the pomade and then use a brow brush at the beginning to brush out the products.
DIPBROW® Pomade
 
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This product is gentle on the skin and for all skin types. The texture is lightweight and silky. Instantly removes the makeup.
Take The Day Offâ„¢ Cleansing Oil
 
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A gel-like product that is lightweight but blends soo smoothly. Helps with the definition of the cheek bone.
Contour & Highlight Sticks
 
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My go-to highlighter to add a finish touch to my flawless makeup.
Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter
 
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The name speaks for itself. A gloss that shines and illuminates your lips.
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
 
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Full coverage and is a 12hr wear. Available in 35 different shades. It's also a multi-use product.
Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer
 
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The title says it all - WEAR ALL OVER! This product is medium to full coverage, lasts about 24 hours, and is available in 45 different shades.
Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer - Lancôme
 
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This primer is invisible, has a gel formula that is smooth on the skin and locks in hydration. The primer is lightweight and has a dewy finish.
Hydro Grip Hydrating Face Primer
 
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The best - hands down!! No other words are needed.
Translucent Loose Setting Powder
 
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This iconic blush have been upgraded to now include a talc-free formula. It comes in 34 different shades and has a long lasting wear of 16 hours.
Powder Blush