Hey Collegiettes! I’m Melizza Black, your HC FSU Beauty Guru. I spend my time watching makeup tutorials and product reviews while simultaneously scrolling through Instagram to catch up on the latest makeup news. If you’re as passionate as I am about a bright highlight and a strong contour, look out for my weekly beauty articles!
Sometimes college girls just want to sit down, cover their face with makeup and feel like Beyoncé for a night. Worry not ladies – I’ve got you covered. I’ve complied a list of makeup products perfect for girls who are balling on a budget!
1. Milani Primers ($10.00)
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A glam full face starts with a great primer. Milani is definitely one of the best drugstore brands. They make primers for oily and dry skin that go on smoothly and give you the perfect base.
2. Maybelline Fit Me Foundation (5.99)
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The Maybelline Fit Me Foundations are a cult favorite with good reason. The matte and poreless version gives oily girls flawless coverage that lasts all day long and the dewy version gives dry girls that boost of hydration their skin needs. The foundation is easily buildable and works great for daytime to nighttime looks.
3. NYX HD Concealer Wand ($3.74)
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This concealer has often been compared to high-end concealers by beauty gurus all over YouTube, and it lives up to all of the recommendations! It comes in a variety of colors perfect for collegiettes of all skin tones and even ones for color correcting.
4. Wet n’ Wild Megaglo Contouring Palette ($4.99)
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Wet n Wild recently reformulated their contour palettes and they’re perfect for sculpting your face. The palettes come in two different shades: one cool toned and one warm toned.
5. Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder ($4.99)
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We all know that bright highlights have become a part of the new standard in makeup. Wet n Wild’s highlights give you pigment that’s almost blinding!
6. e.l.f. Cream Eyeliner ($3.00)
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e.l.f is known for being super afforadable and their cream eyeliner is one of their best products. It’s perfect for creating sharp wings or a dark smokey waterline.
7. Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara ($8.99)
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Who says you need to drop $20 on mascara or falsies for great lashes? This mascara gives you long, black, voluminous lashes instantly for less than half the price of popular high-end mascaras.
8. Colourpop Ultra Satin Lips ($6.00)
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Colourpop is an affordable online seller whose satin liquid lipsticks will give you the Kylie Jenner lips you’re craving. They also come in a wide variety of colors (new ones are added multiple times a month) so there’s no doubt you’ll find a few you like.