After some long experimentation and breaking the bank every time I step foot into an Ulta or Drugstore, I’m pretty sure I’ve got this one nailed. I’m here to show you my top ten absolute holy grail products, these are the products that are always tossed in my Longchamp and travel with me every where I go. These are the products that I truly believe every makeup user SHOULD own. So lets start:
1. The Naked Palettes 1 and 2 by Urban Decay, $50 each
If there’s a list of someone’s favorite products…these bad boys are on it. They are palettes of all neutral eye shadows so this is perfect for whatever you’re wearing. Although they can be a bit of an investment at $50 a pop, I’m telling you right now it’s a price you won’t regret paying once you try them out. Each palette comes with a brush and a travel size goodie.
2. 24hr Infallible Eye Shadows by L’oreal, $7.99 each
These are definitely my runner-up eye shadows and I would say they are the closest dupe for the Naked palettes, you can purchase these at any of your local drug stores. They are pressed powders with a surprising consistency and personally the best way to apply them, I have found, is with your fingers. The perfect eyeshadow to throw in your purse and it ranges from neutral to more dramatic colors as well.
3. Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer by Hard Candy, $6.00
Hands down the best “zit-cover-upper” I have ever found. This concealer is heavy duty covering anything from tattoos or that big pimple in your way. Do you have severe dark circles from partying til 4am the night before? Head to your local Wal-Mart and pick this up ASAP.
4. Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner Pen by ELF, $1-2
This is the cheapest eyeliner I’ve ever bought, and easily my favorite to make the perfect cat-eye. It’s also perfect for people who have a hard time applying eyeliner, because the pen form makes it stable and easy. You can purchase this at your local Target.
5. Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain by Revlon, $8.99
Best Balm Stain to throw in your purse and makeup bag, I bring this little guy everywhere with me. It’s so pigmented and leaves enough of a stain to make it look like you’ve been wearing beautiful lipstick for hours. Pick it up at your local drugstore; Cherish and Darling are my favorite colors!
6. FabuBrow Eyebrow Pencil by Jordana, $.99
But Sh…..it was 99 CENTS…what’s better? This is the perfect eyebrow pencil to fill in and outline your brow. Eyebrows ARE important, so don’t forget about them. I love this pencil and it comes in three different shades. You can either purchase these online or grab it at Walgreens.
7. Fix + Setting Spray by MAC, $21.00
Is your makeup not staying on as long as you’d like when you’re out on your date? This will solve it. I use this before I put my foundation on, on my brush when putting foundation on and after I’ve put my foundation on. This is so versatile and gives you the prime, moisture, and set that you need for your makeup. You can order this right off MAC online and make sure you get a code for free shipping because they almost always have it.
8. The Beauty Blender by Beauty Blender, $19.95
This is slightly new to the makeup world and I’m very glad I’ve discovered it. This sponge is used to apply your foundation. You soak the sponge with water, squeeze it out so that it is slightly damp and use it to dab in your foundation instead of using a brush or your fingers. It gives you the closest look to airbrush makeup; you will be amazed before your eyes. If you aren’t sure if you’d like it, you could invest in a cheaper version at places like T.J.Maxx to pick up a dupe for only $5.
9. Hoola Bronzer by Benefit, $28.00
This matte bronzer is phenomenal. You can build your perfect contour using this product and the cute packaging is just an added plus. A drugstore dupe for this would be the Sunny Bronzer by NYC Cosmetics and is only $2.99 at the drugstore.
10. Baby Lips by Maybelline, $3.99
These lips balms are my go-to when my lips are feeling dry, not only do they have a tint but also give you the perfect amount of moisture that you need and get from chapstick. Awesome to have in your bag.
Hope this helps all you ladies next time you are looking for new makeup, I doubt you’d be disappointed. Thanks for reading and enjoy playing with my holy grail products!