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*chefs kiss* Makeup
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items I paint my face pretty frequently (if you wanna see, check out my IG :D )…so I've had a lot of trial and error with makeup. My skin has changed from very oily to very dry over the years so this list will include products for various skin types. What ...
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Foundations
Mascara
Primer
Concealer
Setting Powder
Setting Spray
Foundations
In my earlier 20's I had a super oily T-zone and combo skin. But as I approach 30 and live in Florida, my skin has done a 180 and become very dry. This list will encompass products that worked for me in the past and present.
When I had oily/combo skin, this was the only foundation that gave me coverage and laid beautifully on my skin! It's very full coverage and prevented me from getting shiny throughout the night!
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Liquid Foundation
When I want a full coverage, poreless look now, this beauty is what I reach for. It's on the pricey side, but the quality and performance of this product on my skin…it's justified in my mind :D
Vanish™ Seamless Finish Foundation Stick
For more day to day or running errands, this is what I'll reach for. It's light on the skin and gives enough coverage while still looking like my skin. Plus it contains SPF so that's wonderful!
Camo CC Cream SPF 30 - Color Correcting Cream
Typically I will use this foundation as a setting powder over the CC cream to really help set and lock in coverage. I believe I'm on my 4th one but soon to be 5th cause ya girl is almost out lol
Camo Pressed Powder Foundation
A tried and true! Oily skin me always had this. The coverage and quality on my skin for that price? Could not be beaten.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Oil ...
Does she need an explanation…?
Hollywood Flawless Filter: Glow Booster
When I'm doing a full face and my skin is on the more hydrated side, HD Skin from Makeup Forever is that girl. A little goes a long way so you get the bang for your buck!
FOUNDATION – MAKE UP FOR EVER
Mascara
I have naturally pretty long lashes but they don't like to curl…so when I find a good mascara that adds volume and maintains a curl, I keep it around for YEARS. Hence why you'll notice this is a short list….
I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL. By far the BEST mascara I've ever used, luxury or drugstore. It's not waterproof but honestly that's not a concern for me. The brush is bristle and on the larger side, so I know that's not for everybody. But the volume and cu...
L'Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara
This was my first ever favorite mascara. The longevity and volume it gave my lashes was perfect. 100% the OG
Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara
Another top tier mascara. The volume this gives it wild. My only issue with it is it does tend to get clumpy on my lashes, but I just use my lash comb and the problem goes away :)
Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara
She was a goody for a bit. I loved the length and curl this gave my lashes, but it didn't give me the volume I sometimes wanted. Nonetheless, this is amazing!
Huda Beauty Legit Lashes Mascara
Primer
Although my skin type has changed over the years, one thing that hasn't is my pore size. So here you'll find primers that have worked with my skin while also trying to make my pores as unnoticeable as possible lol
We all know why she's here…
Poreless Putty Face Primer
A bit on the pricey side, BUT for how dry my cheeks and forehead are now, I need this for my makeup to lay well and last for hours. Love her and need her.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gripping Primer
This is my current primer for my t-zone and under eyes. I wish it was more hydrating for my cheeks and forehead, but it's perfect everywhere else! Really does a good job at reducing the appearance of my pores!
Photo Finish Primerizer+ Hydrating Primer with Triple ...
Sadly I have hooded eyes, so an eyelid primer is an absolute must for me. Knowing how much I loved the face primer, I figured this couldn't disappoint. And I can confirm, this eye primer is very good! Keeps my shadows from creasing for HOURS.
Hydro Grip Eyeshadow and Concealer Primer - Sephora
She's well known for a reason…I LOVE this primer for my eyes. A classic for a reason.
Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Waterproof Eye Makeup
Yes, Elf is the dupe for this. But I will say I did love the feel of this more on my skin…but I'd rather pay less for nearly the same quality. This is more of a spoil yourself kind of purchase lol
The Silk Canvas Filter Finish Protective Primer
Concealer
To be 100% honest, I hardly use concealer. I predominantly use concealer on my eyelids as an eyeshadow base. So here's a few that I love, but as a reminder, I know these to be amazing on the eyelids, not under!
A dupe for the Tarte Shape Tape we all know and love! If I'm gonna wear concealer, this is it.
16-Hour Camo Full Coverage Concealer
She is the moment…oldie but a goodie.
Shape Tape™ Full-Coverage Concealer
This concealer in WHITE is absolutely perfect for an eyeshadow base to get full pay off of the eyeshadows pigment!
Hydrating Camo Concealer
Setting Powder
This will be a short list…I've been lucky to find a few setting powders that worked instantly for me so I didn't have to keep looking.
Expensive? Yes…but I would not recommend a product at this price if I don't use and love it myself! This is milled so finely and I swear makes my pores disappear, blurring my skin. It's absolutely beautiful.
Prisme Libre Loose Setting and Finishing Powder
This is a classic, well known setting powder loved by many, including myself. Her reputation speaks for herself.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Yes she's here again. I love to set my liquid foundations with a pressed powder foundation. It just gives that extra coverage while setting the liquid.
Camo Pressed Powder Foundation
HEAR ME OUT. I know she is very fragrant and something our mothers and grandmother's used….but when I'm painting my face with actual oil based face paints, I use this to set them!
Airspun Coty Loose Face Powder, Translucent
Setting Spray
Setting spray is probably one of the most important steps in makeup. Longevity is the name of the game! My list is quite short…I did a lot of research on good ones before purchasing for myself and stuck to what I know.
This is what I use most and reach for. I'm not a fan of pump setting sprays so this is just my classic fav.
Continuous Setting Mist
This is all the rage right now and that's fitting. Makeup does NOT move when you set it with this spray. And it's an aerosol spray so I love the fine mist!
On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
A classic, loved staple in the makeup industry! I also love this spray, despite it being a pump type. It still delivers the spray in a very fine mist!
MAC Cosmetics - Prep + Prime Fix+
Eyeshadow
I absolutely LOVE eyeshadow. It's my favorite kind of makeup to play with so I've done so much leg work to figure out the good palettes versus crappy. Blendability and pigment are my top critiques so here you'll find my favs that worked for me!
I absolutely love the color stories in this collection! I bought the entire collection and these palletes are my favorite products. They blend beautifully and have so much pigment!
Mini Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette - Sephora
My go-to look is often a very neutral look so this palette is a staple for me!
Bare Necessities Neutral Eyeshadow Palette
Another classic! Formula is so buttery, it blends like a dream.
Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette - Anastasia Beverly ...
The colors in this palette just make me so happy. Opacity is THERE for most shadows. There are a couple that could be better, but overall this palette is well worth the money!
Norvina® Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 1 for Face & ...
I'm not huge on liquid eyeshadows but the metallic in these just make them so stunning, I love it.
Liquid Eyeshadows
My favorite palette for yellows. Colourpop has amazing quality at such a good price!!
Uh-Huh Honey Golden Yellow Shadow Palette
Colourpop you'll see is one of my favorite brands for eyeshadows…the quality and price, can't be beat…
Blowin' Smoke Gray Eyeshadow Palette
Whenever I'm doing a very colorful look and need to set the face paints, I'll grab for this and use the shadows as a setter while adding more pigment to the skin!
Fade Into Hue Pressed Powder Makeup Palette
Not only do I love the Frozen movies, but to mix it with makeup? I was in heaven. I bought the entire collection when it was released and still have it. I just love the color stories and the shimmers are GORGEOUS.
Frozen Eyeshadow Palettes
Eyeliner
I have hooded eyes so eyeliner isn't a product I use frequently BUT when I paint my face, I use it for lining and details! I'm very picky about my eyeliners so check out the few I use :)
In my waterline, I LOVE these. The vibrant colors are gorgeous and this is such a smooth, creamy eyeliner!
24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil - Sephora
This is my easy, day-to-day eyeliner for when I want to give my eyes a pop and definition.
Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner
The purple liquid liner is my absolute favorite liner for making a sharp wing or whenever I need to draw or add details to a painting!
Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeliner
I love a good brush tip and the opacity of these colors….mindblowing. This is a recent love for me and I'm so happy I tried it!
24/7 Inks Easy Ergonomic Liquid Eyeliner Pen
Eyebrows
I think like most people, my eyebrow favorites are very small and classic. I purchased first time around and never felt the need to find something better!
This will always be in my makeup collection. Top tier. This is amazing.
DIPBROW® Waterproof, Smudge Proof Brow ...
Another staple. I'm partial to the thin brow pencils so I can be precise about filling them in so this is perfect for me!
Precisely, My Brow Pencil Waterproof Eyebrow Definer
This is my forever and always. She'll be in my makeup collection until it's discontinued lol
Brow Wiz® Ultra-Slim Precision Brow Pencil
Contour/Bronzer
I'm not hugely into bronzer and contour, mainly because I'm still trying to get better at it…but here's a couple products I do like and use!
I gave into the hype and bought this but did fall in love with it! It was super easy to blend and looked beautiful!
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Liquid Contour Wand
Affordable yet beautiful color! 10/10 recommend!
Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer ...
The Cocoa Contour 6 pan palette is my favorite so far. It has the right amount of gray undertone for my skin.
Too Faced Makeup Palettes
Blush
There's literally only one product here…but that's because I've just never felt I needed blush. But I gave this a chance and loved it!
This is the only blush I have ever owned lol
I never bought blush until the hype surrounding this product so I tried it and liked it. It does live up to the hype, for sure!
I never bought blush until the hype surrounding this product so I tried it and liked it. It does live up to the hype, for sure!
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - Rare Beauty by Selena ...