My Makeup Must-Haves: Beauty Essentials I Can't Live Without!
This is my absolute favorite foundation! As someone with rosacea, I love how flawlessly it covers and stays put for over 12 hours. Whether I'm in Florida's hot humidity or Arizona's dry heat, it never lets me down!
Mac Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Nc44 30ml
Absolutely my all-time favorite primer! I’ve tried so many brands, but nothing beats Benefit’s POREfessional. It blurs my pores like magic and keeps my makeup flawless all day—rain or shine!
Benefit POREfessional Pore Minimizing Primer
CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara has been my go-to for 15 years! It never clumps, flakes, or leaves black specks—just all-day wear and amazing volume for my lashes!
Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara, Very Black
Maybelline Fit Me Powder is the ultimate winner! I’ve tried plenty of powders, even high-end ones, but nothing compares. It lasts all day without making my skin feel dry or cakey—it’s absolutely amazing!
Maybelline Fit Me Matte Poreless Powder, Warm Nude
I originally bought the sample size of Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer, unsure if I’d love it—but it quickly became my all-time favorite! The silky powder blends effortlessly, the color is stunning, and it gives the perfect natural glow.
Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder 0.28 oz
The NYX Professional Wonder Stick for contouring and highlighting is a game-changer! It glides on like butter, lasts for months, and is an unbeatable value for the price!
NYX Wonder Stick Face Shaping - Light Medium
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Super Setter Long-Lasting Makeup Spray is a total game-changer! I’ve tried plenty of setting sprays, but this one is the best—keeps my makeup locked in all day without any oiliness or tacky feel. Absolutely amazing...
Benefit POREfessional Super Setter 1oz
The Kaasage Eyelash Curler is a total winner! After spending so much time and money searching for one that doesn’t pinch my eyelids or lashes, I finally found the perfect one. It delivers a flawless curl every time!
Kaasage Eyelash Curler with 5 Extra Pads
The IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Wand Ball Powder Brush #8 for face powder foundation is everything! When I say I love this brush, I mean it. Yes, IT Cosmetics brushes are a splurge, but they’re totally worth it. This one is incredibly soft and applies...
IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Wand Ball Brush #8
The IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Complexion Perfection Brush #7, a foundation and concealer brush in one, was my very first IT Cosmetics purchase! It’s now a must-have in my routine. It gives full coverage without soaking up too much product—perfect ev...
IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Brush #7 - Multicolor
I’m not usually a lipstick person, but I love chapstick, and e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil is the perfect alternative when I want a hint of color! It’s not sticky or tacky, and the pigmentation is just right—enough color without feeling like I’m wearin...
e.l.f. Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil - Rose Envy
The e.l.f. Instant Lift Brow Pencil is a game-changer! It comes in various shades, giving a natural look with its dual-sided design—one side for the pencil and the other for a lift. Perfect for shaping and defining brows effortlessly!
e.l.f. Instant Lift Brow Pencil, Neutral Brown
The Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge is my go-to when I want to use a sponge for applying makeup! I love the flat bottom design—it keeps the sponge from rolling around when I set it down. It doesn’t absorb too much foundation, so none of it ...
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge 4ct
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser is hands down my favorite concealer!
Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer, 110
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Epic Ink Liner is my go-to eyeliner! The precision tip makes application a breeze.
NYX Epic Ink Liner, Waterproof Black Eyeliner
My favorite makeup brush cleanser is the EcoTools Cleanser Shampoo for Makeup Brushes, Sponges, and Puffs. It’s fragrance-free, free of harsh chemicals, vegan, and cruelty-free.
EcoTools Makeup Brush Cleanser, 6 fl. oz.
MINTHE Makeup Brush Cleaner Matt is super easy to use and effortlessly removes all the makeup from my brushes!