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MAKEUP | That's actually worth buying
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items Is Dior blush really worth splurging or have you just been influenced? I've been using makeup for more than a decade and I can say I tried a lot of makeup products, from drugstore to high-end brands. Down below are listed some of my favorite products...
Sections
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FOUNDATIONS & CONCEALERS | STEP 1
BLUESHES, HIGHLIGHTERS & BRONZERS | STEP 2
BROWS, EYESHADOWS & MASCARAS | STEP 3
LIPS | STEP 4
PREP & PRIME
MAKEUP TOOLS | BRUSHES & BLENDERS
FOUNDATIONS & CONCEALERS | STEP 1
I like to start with a good foundation as a base. Foundation or cc/bb creme is important to be qood quality so it can last all day without causing problems on your face. No one likes cakey face or breaking out after wearing makeup. Here are my favori...
Premium foundation - your best option if you want a professional-looking foundation. Matte finish, controls oil. Sweat/ heat/ humidity-resistant and waterproof! Stays in place, does not cake or cause lines. Won't cause breakouts, won't clog pores (no...
Estée Lauder | Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
Looks like skin! It's a light foundation that perfectly hides all imperfections. Buildable and long lasting! It has a great choice of shades and gives a lovely glowy, natural finish (as approved by an oily-skin girl). I use 2Y20 (beige with warm yell...
Make up For ever | HD SKIN
High-end concealer that's worth the hype and every single cent! Honestly, it can turn you from a zombie to a natural beauty! Lightweight, stays put and never gets flaky.
Rare Beauty | Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer
Whenever I don't feel like wearing makeup I put CC cream on and it works wonders. I look awake and ready for the day or a party … does not matter! Definitely recommend trying if you are looking for a lightweight CC cream with a lot of benefits and yo...
CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+
Skin appears to be natural, youthful, shining, and moisturised. It appears to be airbrushed because it is as light as air. Great for someone with combo to dry skin.
Charlotte Tilbury | HOLLYWOOD FLAWLESS FILTER
Second CT foundation I'd recommend is this one with airbrush finish. Infused with skincare ingredients to hydrate, protect and perfect the look of your complexion for flawless, poreless looking skin! Sweat proof, humidity proof, waterproof and transf...
Charlotte Tilbury | AIRBRUSH FLAWLESS FOUNDATION
Covers dark spots or any imperfections perfectly! Shade I use: 150 Neutralizer (perfect yellow undertones and it brightens my makeup look). I think I might be on 5th bottle and little goes a long way - love this one! Affordable and great!
Maybelline | Eraser Eye Concealer
BLUESHES, HIGHLIGHTERS & BRONZERS | STEP 2
Things I consider important while selecting any of these products: 1. Pigmentation, 2. Blendability, and 3. Longevity. All of the products listed down below passed the test :
Gives off natural finish, not ashy or too powdery and i don't look like a ghost after I use it. Definitely a part of my routine now.
Huda Beauty | Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder
My favorite blush - rich in pigment & easy to work with. Little goes a long way so it will last you forever! My favorite shades are definitely : Happy, Grace and Joy. Would 100% recommend, 1000/10.
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
Melts & blends like butter right into your skin! Doesn't mess up your foundation. Shade I use: Always Sunny - medium tan shade. Gives such a natural warm tan. My sensitive skin didn't breakout so it's top notch!
Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Sticks
I'm such a blush girl and this one comes in both cream and powder version in one product. Definitely pigmented and I recommend shade: She's a doll for lovely pink blush.
Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Creme & Powder Blus
After wearing makeup all day, my skin can look cakey and tired, but when I apply this holy grail, my face becomes flawless and poreless. When your makeup needs to be adjusted, this product mattes and improves it.
Charlotte Tilbury | Airbrush Flawless Finish
I adore pigmented highlighters, and this one is unquestionably the best! I put just a little bit on inner eye corner and my eyes shine bright like a diamond!
Fenty Beauty | Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil
Something I love about this blush is that it looks so natural on skin. One swipe of this product and you are good to go! Perfect for girls that don't like heavy makeup!
Pixi | On-the-Glow Blush
This one looks as good on face as it does on your body! Melts like butter on your skin. Love it!
Color Pop Balm Sol face & body bronzing balm
Perfectly matches to your skin tone & has a dash of glitter to make it exciting. It appears very natural and adds healthy glow to the face. LOVE IT in the shade Wattabrat !
Fenty Beauty Killawatt | Freestyle Highlighter
Best seller and an amazing liquid brush. A dot is more than enough - It is enough pigmented and it will give you a perfect glowy blush look. I adore shade: Pillow Talk.
Charlotte Tilbury MATTE BEAUTY BLUSH WAND
All you need is a dot of this product to work wonders! Such a good highlighter for that glam but natural makeup look.
Charlotte Tilbury BEAUTY LIGHT WAND - SPOTLIGHT
I use it either on its own or over a cream contour - works perfectly both ways. Don't go overload (general bronzer tip) because your face will end up looking dirty. This is pigmented enough to give you that sun tan glow and bronzy look.
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Bronzer- Medium | ASOS
Such a nice cream contour that's easily blendable and it won't come off as you are blending it. I can't recommend this enough even it might be on a pricier side. Definitely worth your money if you are looking for a good cream contour palette with a l...
ULTRA HD FOUNDATION PALETTE
Powder highlighter for a glam look. Perfectly pigmented and when I first tried it on it took my breath away. There is a reason why CT is number one when it comes to highlighters.
NEW! HOLLYWOOD GLOW GLIDE FACE ARCHITECT HIGHLIGHTER - CHAMPAGNE GLOW
BROWS, EYESHADOWS & MASCARAS | STEP 3
Even when I don't feel like wearing makeup but look presentable, I put a little bit of mascara and maybe do my brows. Those are essentials. Down bellow are some of best products that helped me look good even on my worst days:
My favorite everyday mascara. Coats well lashes, doesn't clump (no spider lashes) and gives really good lenght. Lashes look natural and it is a perfect mascara for that clean-makeup look or if you plan to wear it every day. If you want to play safe -...
Maybelline | Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
This eyeshadow palette really suits every eye color. Has a perfect range of nude colors that can be used in your everyday makeup rutine.
Anastasia Beverly Hills - Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette
If you got no lashes - you'll get them with this mascara! My girl friend was convinced I'm wearing falsies. This volumizing mascara is TOP TIER!
SEPHORA Size Up Volumizing Mascara
This eyebrow pencil in a pen form is great for someone who is in a hurry. Weather you want glam brows or just to define them a little bit - this pencil got your brows!
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer - Dark Brown
Amazing pencil to do your brows if you are in a hurry. I definitely recommend this one. Eyebrows need to look good and this product will make it easy. Has all good reviews!
It Cosmetics Brow PowerFULL Eyebrow Pencil
Whenever I feel like I have more time to percisely do my brows I reach for this product. My brows last long and won't smudge or disappear through the day and they look on fleek.
Benefit Cosmetics Goof Proof Waterproof Easy Shape & Fill Eyebrow Pencil
I love how this eyeshadow palette has pink and brown shades. Perfect for girly look. These shades also look good on everyone!
NARS Exclusive Orgasm Rising Eyeshadow Palette
My favorite palette is Terra. Great warm shades to point out your eyes.
VIEVE Soul Shadows 4 x 1.5g (Various Shades)
Perfect false lashes for going out or formal occasions. They add a lot of volume while yet looking natural and enhancing your eyes. My tip is to cut the first half for more of a seductive cat-eye look.
Ardell | Lash Demi Wispies 5 Pair Multipack
LIPS | STEP 4
In my opinion, lips are a final touch to the whole makeup look. A bold lipstick or a natural pinky lipgloss - you chose:
My favorite lipstick so far! More on the matte side but doesn't feel dry. Lasts long. Velvet teddy is a perfect shade that works with all shades of lip pencils. Great offer when it comes to picking shade you like!
MAC Matte Lipstick - Velvet Teddy
Really nice rosy shade and buttery cream texture. Dries fast, won't smudge or disappear if you eat. I usually take shades: Stockholm, Abu Dabi or London.
Soft Matte Lip Cream
Definitely long lasting. Won't disappear when you eat or drink.
Slim Lip Pencil
Perfect to pair with a darker lip pencil. I really like this shade.
MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick - Impulsive
I love to wear this one with lighter lipstick. So Bella Hadid lips!
M∙A∙C Lip Pencil – Lip Liner | MAC Cosmetics - Official Site
This is by far the prettiest lip gloss I've tried and I am not a lip gloss girl so it has to be a really good gloss to be on my list. Not sticky which was my biggest concern and shades don't have that white or bright color in them so it won't make yo...
Maybelline Lip Gloss Nr. 3 - Moon
PREP & PRIME
It's important that you prepare and clean your face before you put your makeup on so because the end results will be better.
As a girl with larger pores this one worked the best! I don't put it daily but whenever I want my makeup to look flawless and it does. Wipes my pores away without clogging them. Small amount is recommended !
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Lite Primer Ultra-Lightweight Pore Primer Mini
Keeps my makeup in place even though I have oily skin. Hydrates and gives perfect glow. Plus. it doesn't ruin my makeup. Just spray it far enough away from your face.
Fix+ Stay Over Alcohol-Free 16HR Setting Spray / Mini M·A·C
I use this with every foundation and it works! It is a water based so it it not heavy or too oily. My makeup lasts long and it doesn't break my out.
Maybelline FIT ME Primer
MAKEUP TOOLS | BRUSHES & BLENDERS
How good your makeup will end up looking highly depends on what are you using to apply it and the quality of it. Sometimes we use fingers to apply foundation BUT fingers can ruin the formula because our fingertips are warm and it will never give that...
For me nothing works as good as this makeup sponge. My foundation always looks flawless and it is so easy to blend out anything in liquid or cream form. Love it! Don't forget to damp it before using it.
Real Techniques Makeup Sponge
Perfect to blend out cream blushes and it's affordable.
It Cosmetics Putty Blush Brush
I can use this one with so many makeup products, not just foundation! Plus, IT'S ON SALE! So soft and dense, gives foundation airbrush finish. Perfect brush and I highly recommend it.
It cosmetics Heavenly Luxe™ Complexion Perfection Brush #7