I have basically used these products all year and these are the ones you can always find in my purse. I love great beauty buys, if you have some of your own that you would love to share then feel free to post below :)
1. Laura Mercier Undercover Pot--Bye Bye dark circles!
So I'm going to confess that while I don't have horrendous dark circles I do notice an appreciative difference with this stuff. I use this everyday no matter what and even if I've had no sleep at all this helps me fake it! It isn't dry like other concealers that can settle in your fine lines, it is very creamy and sets really well. It also comes with LM's award-winning concealer 'secret camouflage' that is raved about everywhere and I have to admit this is a good concealer but I wouldn't buy it without the under eye concealer. It has the secret finish powder in the bottom so you can set your concealer. It's a good little trio to have on hand and is perfect for touch-ups.
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2.Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette-dark spots, sun spots, acne=my savior
This is one of my favorite drug store buys, since we all have know I deal with acne this is one product I need to always have in my purse. It's really versatile because it has a powdery concealer for setting and total of three cream-based colors (I use them all). The coverage is great and stays put. You can buy this in stores at Target for about $11.Will buy again for sure!
3. Benefit They're Real! Mascara-No more falsies!
I cannot say enough good things about this mascara, unlike many mascaras there is no false advertising here! This mascara truly makes your eyelashes longer, I don't know how, I don't know why but it just does! I do use this in conjunction with another mascara normally. I just feel it doesn't adhere to the lashes very well on its own and tends to clump so I would suggest a few coats of another mascara first.
4. CG Lash Blast Infusion-Never lets me down!
This is my staple mascara, it gets my eyelashes super black and dramatic looking like I like them and I do not have the greatest lashes. I find that it thickens and lengthens and I tend to use a million coats and it never ever clumps! I always use this first even if I am using two mascaras but I can use it alone and it always does the job. It does flake a little but I'm not anal about wiping a few flakes away but if you are, this might not be the one for you. Another drugstore buy $8 or so..will buy forever til I find something better!
5. Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss-This really is the BOMB!
I am the biggest lipgloss whore you will ever meet, I literally have a meltdown if I forget lip gloss but most of the time you can catch me with about 10 or so in my purse. I never seem to find one that it is straight up perfect so I keep buying them and buying them. However, this one is truly perfect. Unlike that cakey-ness you can get with other lip gloss this one is so moisturizing and a little bit goes a long way. It gives you shine, color and protects your lips from getting chapped, it also stays on amazing. I got it in the color root beer, I have slightly olive skin and it is the perfect sheer nude shade for me. Not too pricey-$15 at Nordstrom online or in stores, also available at department stores.
6. Urban Decay Naked Palette-Holy Grail Eye Shadows
Who in their right mind pays $50 bucks for an eye shadow palette right?! WRONG. This stuff is worth every penny, my justification: You will use this everyday of your life. I rarely use anything else ever and I used to be a MAC eye shadow whore but honestly this is life-changing and I will never go back. No more wasted money on eye shadow, the colors are so versatile, very pigmented, blendable and last all day or night. $50 at Sephora.
7. L'Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Cream-Imperfections be gone!
While I would love to say I use this as my regular foundation, I unfortunately have to go bigger extremes to get my coverage. It has a very thin texture but it goes on flawlessly and blends into the skin like a dream and that's why I love it. If you have great skin it will make your skin look awesome without the giveaway of foundation, it evens out skin tone and gives you that fresh, no make-up look. I use this alone for really casual days when foundation isn't necessary. On most days I use it as a primer under my regular foundation, it smooths everything out and covers the majority of my imperfections. One thing to consider, I have pretty oily skin, its very drying and even I need to use a moisturizer underneath so be aware of that if your skin is really dry.
8. Tarte Amazonian Clay Water-proof Eyeliner--No more raccoon eyes!
This is my second pot I've purchased, that being said my only complaint is it dries out pretty quick if you don't screw the lid on tight (lesson learned). It goes on super smooth and I also love the brush, it has a pointy and a smudgy end for creating different lines. The formula itself stays put and is the perfect dramatic black. You can buy at Ulta or Sephora for about $24.
9. Urban Decay Primer-My Eye shadow "Cement"
Since the first day I used this I have no care to try anything else, its on the pricey side but lasts forever, it also makes your eye shadow last forever and ever! I could use the cheapest drugstore eye shadow ever and it would stay on with this stuff. I feel like it evens out the eyelid as well and creates a good base. $20 at Sephora or Ulta.
10. L'Oreal True Match Foundation-How I "fake" good skin!
I used to have this phobia of using drug store foundation, I had this weird thought in my head that it couldn't possibly be as good as the $40 Make up Forever HD I was using.When summer rolled around my skin got darker and my HD washed me out so I started using this True Match I had laying around. Surprise, surprise, better coverage,way less expensive and it even includes SPF 17. It's also very buildable, you can use less if you want but if you like that matte texture and full coverage it will definitely do the job. Using a foundation brush makes all the difference in the world with any face makeup so just make sure you are using the right tools to apply it. I use the W6 and W5 together to give me the perfect shade or I use one or the other depending on the season. They have another version called True Match Lumi foundation which is supposed to be just as amazing, the difference it has a little extra glow, let me know if you use it and love it!
11.NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder- For that Perfect natural glow!
This is my absolute favorite go-to bronzer. I have tried many expensive bronzers in my day and this one beats them all. If you want just a simple, standard bronzer for $2.99 you can't beat it. It is matte without any shimmer, gives you the perfect doze of color. Not orangey, not gold, tan. I have this in the shade sunny, perfect for medium skin tones.
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