One of my favorite parts of my routine is getting ready in the morning, and while doing a full glam look every now and then is very fun, I love accentuating my natural features on a day-to-day basis!
If you’re looking to add something new to your daily routine, here are some of my absolute favorite makeup products:
- Clinique’s Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser
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As someone who has pretty sensitive skin, I find myself extra critical of my concealer and foundation products to avoid breaking out.
Clinique’s Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser has worked wonders for me, as it doesn’t irritate my skin at all. It actually contains Vitamin C, which helps brighten dark spots and acne scars!
From smooth application to full coverage of blemishes, this product is the perfect addition to your makeup collection. And I can’t forget to mention the attached beauty blender so that you can apply on-the-go!
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- KVD’s Beauty Everlasting Refillable Blush
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My next favorite product is Kat Von Di’s Beauty Everlasting Refillable Blush. My go-to color is Dusty-Mauve Pink, and I love that it’s refillable, so you don’t need to buy a new container every time!
This powder blush has the perfect pigment while still looking natural. I definitely prefer it to cream blush as it doesn’t irritate my skin and is super easy to take off (but stays on for hours throughout the day!).
I’ve had my blush for maybe two years now and it’s still going strong… and it’s vegan!
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- Makeup Revolution’s highlighter reloaded
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As a broke college student, I love great drugstore finds such as Makeup Revolution’s Highlighter Reloaded in the shade “Set the Tone.”
It’s cheap and super glowy, to the point where I only need the lightest brush for my skin to shine. If you’re looking for a quick find with a crazy-good pigment, this product is for you!
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- Absolute New York’s Insanely Black Drawing Felt Liquid Eyeliner
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Now hear me out — eyeliner is my absolute FAVORITE makeup product. With that being said, I have tried a great number of brands, from Stila to Clinique, and Absolute New York’s Insanely Black Drawing Felt Liquid Eyeliner is hands down my favorite.
Not only is it the most affordable, but it glides effortlessly, has a great pigment, comes off easily, and stays on all day without smudging. In addition, I love to do sleek, thin wings, and the super-fine tip makes my eyeliner look snatched!
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- Honest Beauty’s 2-in-1 Extreme Length Clean Mascara + Lash Primer
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With an all-natural look should come all-natural products. That’s why my go-to mascara is Honest Beauty’s 2-in-1 Extreme Length Clean Mascara + Lash Primer.
With this mascara, the dual-ended wand contains a primer that both curls my lashes naturally and serves as a protectant so that the mascara doesn’t dry them out. The jojoba oil ingredient has actually made my lashes feel longer and more full.
If you are going for something more glam, this mascara is not for you, as it does not make your lashes super full, but I personally love it as an everyday product!
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- Maybelline New York’s Colossal Kajal – SUper Black
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I am a huge eye makeup fan, and one of my new favorite products is Maybelline New York’s Colossal Kajal. We call this product “kajal” in India, but it is often just called an “eye pencil” in the United States.
This Maybelline pencil is cheap and has great pigment, so I highly recommend it!
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- Julep’s It’s Balm
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Lastly, I have to list my two favorite lip products. This first one is the Julep’s It’s Balm. I currently love the color “Canyon Rose.”
This lip product is super moisturizing, but the pigment is still incredible! It offers a natural look, as it isn’t as cakey as lipstick.
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- Milk Makeup’s Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss
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I’ve recently fallen in love with Milk Makeup’s new Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss, specifically in the shade “Werk Trip,” as a coat over my Julep lip balm.
I was previously a fan of their Kush gloss, and this oil is its new-and-improved version. It’s less sticky and extremely hydrating.
The pigment is light and pretty natural, which I personally prefer to a darker tint since I layer my lip products anyway! The glossy shine usually stays on the lips for about an hour to an hour and a half (with no eating/drinking), which is above average for a classic gloss.
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I hope you give some of these products a try and end up loving them as much as I do!
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