Expensive doesn't always mean better. Lots of affordable make up here! You'll notice duplicate types of products (i.e. two primers) but I'm including what I rotate in depending on need. Sometimes options are helpful. :)
YA'LL. I GET SO MANY QUESTIONS ABOUT MY MASCARA. Okay, sorry for caps but it needed to be heard. This is my number one makeup question. First off, waterproof all the way. If you have straight lashes, then waterproof is your bestie (curl, apply, dry a...
It's drippy, milky and tacky without being sticky. It holds your makeup down well without really feeling it on your skin. Love this for the hot, humid climate I live in.
Face Glue Gripping Makeup Primer - NYX Cosmetics
Another primer in my rotation for days that I want a lighter-wear make up and/or a little extra hydration boost. A very thin formula that feels super nice on the skin - it's literally cool! Plus, we love mess-free. This comes in a solid stick, so lov...
Stay Cool Gel Primer Stick | e.l.f. Cosmetics
I go between this and the bronzing drop from elf (also listed). Right now, ya girl is pale, so this is a great layer either left as it's own layer, layered underneath my foundation, or (for a more luminous look) mixed IN with my foundation. This bott...
When I'm not using my elf Halo Glow Filter, I use this - I.e. when I actually have some color in my skin in the spring/summer months. It goes on a bit scary dark, but once you blend it in with your foundation, it's a dream! Beautiful glow and a littl...
Bronzing Drops Tinted Serum | e.l.f. Cosmetics
Can you tell I love elf? :) The prices for quality is unmatched! This foundation provides a gooooood medium coverage and stays on! It's a medium-thick formula and it blends well too. It gives you a satin finish for a more natural look. I pick it over...
Soft Glam Foundation - Medium Coverage - e.l.f. Cosmetics
When I want a thinner, super blendable formula foundation, this is my go-to. It's very liquid but blends well once you let it dry down just a hair. Highly recommend using either a beauty blender sponge or a foundation brush to stipple it in so you do...
Yves Saint Laurent's All Hours Full Coverage Matte Foundation
Such a great under eye concealer! It's light, serum-like coverage. It's thin but still covers well. This is a great way to prevent your under eye creases from showing.
NYX Barely There Concealer
When you want good coverage on this stubborn acne marks and discoloration - this is your go-to. It's thick and dries well. It covers many skin concerns without being cakey or dry!
L'Oréal Infallible Concealer
I actually love to use a dark shade for contour! It's thick and pigmented, but blends like a dream! Would also be great as a concealer too. It does a lot of things.
Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer
Again, love a multi-use product. I use darker shades when I want an easy-to-apply contour. Especially on days where I'm doing a bit lighter makeup. These do dry kind of quick so make sure to blend once applied! Lots of shade options and can be used f... different needs.
Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick
Currently loving the shade JOY (bright Coral, but doesn't look orange). It blends well but dries quick (so be fast). It's superrrr pigmented, so a little goes a long way. Once tube could easily last you a year! Worth it!
Rare Beauty Liquid Blush
I have yet to find a better setting powder that will make my makeup last all day. I live in a very humid climate, which makes my makeup separate easily and my face turn oily often. If you ever feel it looks dry, make sure to get a hydrating setting s...
You don't need to pay up for Bronzer! This one from Physician's Formula is SO good and a classic. It compares to the Hoola one from Benefit, in my opinion, but half the price. There are a bunch of shade and finish options too!
Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer Ulta Beauty
Okay, I can't tag the one I've loved the most (Ioni from the Dollar Tree. Seriously so good) BUT this is another one I use often. It's super pigmented, blends so well (like diffused blending!) and comes in so many colors. One will last you a long tim...
Tarte - Blush | Ulta Beauty
Nyx is the best with brow products! I love a micro pencil for precision and control. These are great! Lots of shade variations and lasts all day!
NYX Micro Brow Pencil Vegan
Great for when you have some sparse sections in your brows. I sleep on my stomach so sometimes my face rubs on my pillow and i lose a few brow hairs (lol). This helps fill in the those gaps for a natural hair-like look. It's more pigmented than a bro...
NYX Lift & Snatch Brow Tint Pen Waterproof
To prevent makeup melting off my skin in the heat, this baby works! It's popular for a reason - because it works!!
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay ...
For a more affordable option (because to be real, setting sprays are overpriced and I use A LOT because of where I live) this one is GREAT! It's a fine mist, so I spray it liberally, but it's fine because it still lasts a good while and is pretty dar...
Milani Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray