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Base Makeup I Actually Recommend🪞
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items All my base makeup favorites in one place. I’ve included the foundations, concealers, primers, powders and BB/CC creams that I actually recommend and love using. I have oily skin, so I especially included products that work well for that, but there a...
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Concealer
Foundation
Primer
BB & CC Creams
Concealer
This is honestly one of my favorite concealers. I use the shade Vanilla and it’s the best match for me. It has really good coverage without looking too matte or heavy, and I love how natural the finish looks on the skin. Another big plus for me is th...
Radiant Creamy Concealer
It is so unbelievably creamy and rich that it hides dark circles instantly without ever settling into fine lines. It doubles as eye cream, so it actually treats your skin while making you look awake and refreshed.
Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer ...
This concealer is so creamy and has a slightly thinner, more watery texture, which makes it feel really light on the skin. I love how natural it looks, so it’s perfect for everyday makeup when you don’t want your concealer to look too heavy. It also ...
shape tape concealer - Tarte
I really love this concealer, especially because I have oily skin and the finish is really matte. It has amazing coverage and stays looking really good throughout the day without getting too greasy. It honestly feels like such a professional conceale...
350 Biscuit Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer - L'Oréal
Foundation
This is honestly one of my favorite foundations. I have oily skin and this works so well for me. It has really good coverage, but somehow still feels really lightweight on the face and doesn’t feel heavy or cakey. It gives such a perfected finish and...
L'Oréal - Infallible Up to 32 Hour Fresh Wear Foundation
This powder literally feels like it irons out your makeup. The blurring effect is 10/10, it makes my skin look so smooth and airbrushed, especially under the eyes. I also love that it doesn’t settle into my fine lines, which is a huge plus for me. De...
HUDA BEAUTY Easy Bake Blurring Loose Baking & Setting Powder
You literally only need a few tiny dots of this foundation and you already get full coverage. Even though the coverage is so good, it still feels really lightweight on the face. It makes my skin look so smooth and even, and honestly, I don’t even nee...
Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation
For all my girls who struggle with shine, you NEED this. I use the shade 105 Fair Ivory and I honestly can’t leave the house without this powder. It mattifies my face like crazy and keeps my skin looking so much less shiny throughout the day. If you ...
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder - Maybelline
I’m honestly so impressed with this foundation. It has really good coverage and works so well for my oily skin. I especially love wearing it for nights out because it makes my skin look so smooth and perfected without feeling too heavy. Definitely on...
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation - Maybelline
This powder literally blurs your face like magic. I had one tiny pimple on my face and with just one swipe of this powder... POOF, it basically disappeared! It makes my skin look so smooth and even, and I’m honestly still impressed by how much it can...
BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation - bareMinerals
Primer
If you want that perfect 'glass skin' look without spending a fortune, this primer is literally everything. It smells amazing like fresh watermelon and feels completely weightless on the skin. It smooths out your texture and gives the face a healthy,...
Essence - Hello, Good Stuff! Glow Serum Primer
Besides having such a good price, this primer actually does what it’s supposed to do. My makeup sits so nicely on top of it and blends really well into the skin. I’ve honestly been really happy with it and would definitely recommend it if you’re look...
Jelly Grip Hydrating Primer - Essence
It helps my makeup stay in place really well throughout the day, and I love that it doesn’t peel or start separating on my skin. That’s really important to me because some primers just don’t work well with my makeup, but this one does.
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
BB & CC Creams
I had to include a slightly more expensive CC cream because so many CC creams are really hydrating and are better suited for dry skin. This one is completely different, it has a beautiful natural matte finish and actually helps control shine, which m...
Fair Light CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation with SPF 40 - IT Cosmetics
This is my go to for everyday makeup, especially in the morning when I’m going to college and don’t have much time. I just put it on quickly and my skin instantly looks more even and fresh. It doesn’t have a super matte finish, so it looks really nat...
Dream Fresh BB Cream 8-In-1 Skin Perfector - Maybelline