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Best affordable makeup🙎🏻♀️🎀✨
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items Sometimes spending £40 on a powder isn't sustainable & so after spending years trying different makeup products from high-end to drugstore, I can confidently say I think I've found some of the best affordable makeup products out there. So, here's...
Sections
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Primer + foundation
Concealer + powder
Cream bronzer + blush
Powder bronzer, blush, highlight
Lashes + brows
Setting spray
Primer + foundation
I'm sure all the girlies have heard of this primer by now but here's your reminder that it's really as good as everyone says! If u want your makeup to stay put the entire day, then you NEED this.💗
e.l.f. Power Grip Face Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
This foundation is one of the BEST! It has buildable coverage.
Maybelline FITme Foundation - 220 Natural Beige
A dewy base layer for your makeup. It is lightweight & has the perfect amount of coverage for a clean, glowy makeup look or even a full glam.
L'Oreal Paris True Match Nude Tinted Serum 2-3 Light - Superdrug
Such a perfect skin tint! It doesnt break me out which I love & looks like skin
Maybelline Super Stay 24H Foundation + Vitamin C*-Shade 36
Perfect for a clean girl makeup look. The glow it gives is unmatchable!
Superdrug
After everyone was raving about this on TikTok a while ago I gave it a try & I can say that TikTok was right! This is perfect for glowy looks🤍✨
Superdrug
Concealer + powder
A super high coverage, creamy concealer. You NEED this in your glam routine!
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Concealer Serum 9.6ml (Various Shades)
One of the best affordable concealers. My under eyes crease easily and this is one of the few concealers which doesn't crease or go patchy.
Maybelline Fit Me! Concealer 10 Light 6.8ml | Make Up - Superdrug
The best affordable concealer in my opinion. When I first started using this, my under eyes were dark due to a lack of sleep and this coverage was exactly what I needed!
Hydrating Camo Concealer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
This is my TOP drugstore powder. If you're looking for an affordable setting powder, this is the one!!
Makeup Revolution Loose Baking Powder
By far one of the best drugstore powders out there! This can definitely compare to high end powders.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Powder 105 Natural
Cream bronzer + blush
If you're looking for one of the best, cheapest blushes out there then you NEED this!!
Color Bloom Liquid Blush Matte Finish-Love Cake
I receive many compliments when I use this blush. Definitely one of my top affordable recommendations.
Makeup Revolution Blush Bomb Cream Blusher Savage Coral
This blush is amazing!! I love the range of colour options & how pigmented they are. It has also lasted me a very long time!
Blursh Liquid Blusher
Obsessed with this contour wand!! I definitely reccomend
e.l.f. Halo Glow Contour Beauty Wand Fair/Light
I couldn't gatekeep this hack any longer! I have been choosing a darker shade and using this as a bronzer. I saw this idea on TikTok and this is definitely one of my most used bronzers
Maybelline Instant Anti Age Perfector 4-In-1 Glow Light - Superdrug
The creamiest bronzer ever! It melts into ur skin & leaves the most gorgeous bronzed look. I love it!
Putty Bronzer - Cream to Powder Formula | e.l.f.
A super creamy bronzer which in my opinion is the perfect tone!
Sun Sculpt Liquid Contour-Soft Tan
Powder bronzer, blush, highlight
An incredible cool toned bronzer which blends into the skin super nicely!
Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer
This is a dupe for many high-end powder bronzers such as benefit. It lasts all day, doesn't go patchy & the pigment is buildable.
Milani Baked Bronzer 09 Dolce 7G
This blush is super glowy & is perfect to use as a final step in order for your blush to last all day. It's gives a slight highlight effect too!
Milani Baked Blush 01 Dolce Pink 3.5g
As someone who has used both drugstore and high end highlighters, this highlighter is one of my favs. It has lasted me for over a year so far and it’s not even hit pan yet. It has the perfect shine & lasts all day.
Revolution Highlight Reloaded Dare To Divulge
Lashes + brows
I get complimented on my lashes daily & I owe it to this mascara! It has been my go-to for over 3 years!
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara 01 Black
This mascara is magic. It gives the best length and volume without being clumpy! Another great mascara which I use often
L'Oreal Paris Mascara, Telescopic, Black, 8 ml
This is the best affordable eyelash curler I've ever used. It keeps my lashes curled all day and the quality is incredible!
Brushworks Eyelash Curler - Pink
Such an easy and affordable way to up level your lash routine. I use this after mascara to seperate lashes and create the most perfect lashes ever!
MSQ Eyelash Comb Separator Makeup Tool
My brows don't budge with this! It also doesn't make my brows go crunchy like some other products.
NYX Professional Makeup Brow Glue 24H Extreme Hold Styler
You don't need to spend huge amounts to have flawless brows and this product is proof of that. It keeps my brows in place all day!!
e.l.f. Putty - Superdrug
Spoolies are an essential in my lash & brow routines. This pack contains so many and the price is amazing
G2PLUS 50 PCS Pink Eyelash Brushes Spoolies
The best affordable brow pencil out there. E.l.f truly never misses!
Ultra Precise Brow Pencil
Setting spray
I love this setting spray so so much! I have used high end setting sprays & this is most definitely a dupe for some of them!
Milani Make It Last Dewy Finish Setting Spray 60Ml
I LOVE this setting spray. I swear by it. It keeps my makeup on all day, it doesn't break out my acne-prone skin & it leaves my makeup looking flawless!
Stay All Night Mist - Makeup Setting Spray | e.l.f.
Tools (brushes, sponges etc)
Has essentials for a flawless base. Super high quality and so affordable!
Revolution Glam Up Brush Gift Set
I LOVE these. Super high quality whilst being so cheap! If you're still not using powder puffs for your under eyes, you're missing out!
Flytianmy 9Pcs Triangle Powder Puffs Black
From smooth makeup application to affordability, these beauty blenders are a necessity!
DUAIU 4 Pack Beauty Blender Sponges Set
Real techniques sponges are the squishiest, softest ones ever! You NEED to try!
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge
An essential powder bronzer & blush brush. Perfect for powder products & so soft
Flawless Face Brush
Lips
A lot of the best lip products are expensive these days so if you want an affordable option this is the perfect one.
Maybelline Lifter Gloss Hydrating Lip Gloss 002 Ice
The best glossy lip product! You NEED this in your lip routine.
Nyx Professional Makeup Fat Oil Lip Drip Gloss - Superdrug
Lipliners definitely don’t need to cost a huge amount. I love this one so much!
NYX Professional Makeup Suede Matte Lip Liner Cannes