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Must have make up products
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items I remember when I was starting out with makeup and had utterly no idea what kind of products to get, so now I've made a list to help all of yall if you also struggle with knowing what the freak to get out of the millions of makeup products out there....
Sections
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Lips
Eyes
Skin
Applicants
Cool tools
Lips
Great quality and not ridiculously expensive, and the packaging is so cute!
Lip Glosses: clear, glittered, sparkly | KIKO
Sephora has some great ones, so I recommend checking out their lipsticks to find the shade you want (Tip: if you squeeze your finger at the tip, the shade it goes is the shade to get)
Lipsticks | Sephora
They look so pretty in package and when used!! I can't get over how cue they are, and the colours they turn are so pretty!
Lip treatments and lip oils - KIKO
Hands down one of the best tints out there, I will die on this hill. It's long lasting and transfer proof and I love it, a ritualistic buy for me.
Lip Tint: Hydrating & Longwear Lip Stains - Benefit Cosmetics
I find these so fun to use and also effective, the longer you leave it on for the better it will stay.
Peel-Off Lip Stains & Lip Liners | SACHEU
It's good for keeping your lips healthy and luscious, trust me, but also don't only rely on it bc we need to stay hydrated people.
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate - Laneige
Elf is one for it's lip oils I'll tell you that. It's got a range of good shades and it has nice quality so I recommend.
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil | e.l.f. Cosmetics
These are so so cute and also really pretty and fun to use omggg I really recommend.
BestLand 6 Pcs Flower Jelly Lipstick Set
We love a good ip plumper, but my god can this stuff burn… If you think the results are worth it (I defo do) then these are some good ones to try.
Lip Plumpers | Serums & Treatments | Cruelty-Free
If you have some musty crusty lips then this will help u out girly pop. Go drink some water too.
Lip Balm, Lip Moisturizer & Lip Care Products | Sephora
If you're like me and have lips prone to musty crustyness then this is a must have. I cannot live without this bc it gives my lips that well needed hydration while also giving them that rosy tinted slay that I love sm.
Vaseline Lip Therapy Balm Tin, Rosy Lips
Eyes
People don't actually realise that Boots has some really great make up that's also genuinely affordable.
Eyeshadows | Palettes, Sticks & Creams - Boots
This mascara is really easy to apply because of the nicely designed brush, and the quality is great and gives my eyelashes a nice boost.
Mascara: Lengthening, Volumizing, Waterproof - Maybelline
LOVE this. It's giving main character and we love it. Anything with glitter just hits different.
Dream Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow - L.A. Girl
This is that eyeshadow. It's super pretty and you will be the best looking person at any party you go to.
MAKI YIKA Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow Chameleon
I love REVOLUTION specifically for it's eyeshadow palettes. They have a rage of colours, and make sure you buy the one for you!
Shadow Palettes | Eye Makeup - Revolution Beauty
Ulta has so many great eyeliners, so honestly go in and find the one for you.
Eyeliner - Makeup - 290 Products - Ulta Beauty
This is a really great quality eyeliner that I love using. The brush is a great size and it's easy to get that nice wing.
Liquid Eyeliner & Eyeliner Pencils | e.l.f. Cosmetics
If you are one of those people that literally cannot seem to get your eyeliner wings right, this is the product for you. You can stamp it on and give it a few touch ups and your set instead of having a mental breakdown like I have done countless time...
Kaja Wink Stamp | Waterproof Winged Eyeliner
These lashes are great because you don't have to do the awful job that is applying the glue yourself. I have glued my eyelids together on more than one occasion and it is not fun.
Self-Adhesive Trio | No Glue False Eyelashes - Lilly Lashes
These lashes are my go to because they are reusable and don't need glue. I love them. They are amazing.
Glueless Lash Clusters & Magnetic Lashes™ | MoxieLash®
Skin
This is a nice blush, easy application and the packaging is so cute!
AZTK Jello Color Liquid Blush JC01 Sakura Milk Jelly 5ml
Good quality and great value for money, it makes my skin feel soft and hydrated. It's a perfect gift and it has beautiful packaging.
Skincare Sets & Collections | e.l.f. Cosmetics
This is a good and reliable baking powder, apply it where your makeup will crease.
Revolution Beauty - Translucent Loose Baking Powder
This is great and holds firm, spray at a distance from your face so it won't melt your makeup.
Setting Spray - Suchergebnis Auf Amazon.de Für
This is pretty good and the shimmer is so pretty. I think you can tell I love having skin that mildly resembles Edward Cullen (minus the vitamin d deficiency)
Thirst Burst Pore-fecting Exfoliating Toner | e.l.f. Cosmetics
LOVE LOVE LOVE. Just yes. Charlotte Tilbury is one of the best makeup brands out there.
Foundation Makeup & Exclusive Complexion Kits - Charlotte Tilbury
Personally I like a powder bronzer because it's easier to apply the right amount. These are a few that are really good.
Bronzers | Sephora
For my dark skinned girlies this brand has a nice range of skin colours, and it's breathable and long lasting so i recommend checking it out!
Sleek In Your Tone 24 Hour Foundation 30ml - Boots
YES BRING THE GLOW. The packaging and makeup are just so so pretty.
Shop the Best Highlighter Makeup | Sephora
These masks are so cool and effective for that perfect glow. I'm in loveee
LAPCOS Milk Sheet Mask - Moisturizing & Exfoliating
Applicants
These are some good applicator brushes, make sure you have nicely shaped ones!
Face Makeup Brushes | Soft & Flawless Application - BK Beauty
Some applicants to look at, they are slightly odd looking but are pretty effective.
Beautyblender® Iconic Makeup Sponges: Blenders: Cleansers: Tools
We love a two in one eyebrow tool, less space and double the usefulness
Dual-ended Angled Eyebrow Brush - Benefit Cosmetics
These are more shaped applicators that are good to evenly apply your base and concealer.
BEAKEY 12pcs Triangle Face Powder Puffs
These are great to achieve an even base without cakeyness, they are worth the hype.
Foundation spatulas
Cool tools
These are underrated, but we don't like musty brushes because then our makeup won't eat as much as it can and no one wants that guys.
Makeup Brush Cleaning Mat - Amazon.com
These help sculpt our faces and personally I like to stick them in the freezer for a couple minutes before using.
Face Massage Tools - Amazon.com
We can't do our makeup without a freaking cool mirror so here we are
Makeup Mirror - Amazon.com
For people that want a slightly smaller mirror than the other one I recommended this is for you
Small Makeup Mirror - Amazon.com
These are great for helping make a clean eye shadow look first try.
150 Pcs Eyeshadow Stickers Shields - Makeup Tape
We always need a good sharpener for our liners, I don't want to see any dull ones!!
Best Cosmetic Pencil Sharpeners - Amazon.com
These are huge saviours when we're faced with clumpy mascara (hopefully none of you will have that issue if you follow my mascara recommendations but you can never be too careful)
MSQ Eyelash Comb Separator Tool Arc Design