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1. L'Oréal waterproof mascara so your lashes can be full, voluminous, and lengthy as heck. Replace your old mascara with this 200-bristle brush.
2. E.l.f. camo concealer, because this is creamy and pigmented enough to get your under-eyes looking like you didn't stay up all night. Why settle for just an "okay" coverage concealer!?
3. Coty face powder for an all-day mattifying effect so you can say "buh-bye" to shine in unwanted places. This is a must in any makeup collection for setting the makeup look of your dreams ~AND~ for touchups.
4. Revlon super lustrous lipstick offered in an array of colors you'll want to stock up on for your lippie collection. Every makeup repertoire needs at least one statement lipstick for special events or moments when you're feeling bold.
5. A NYX ultimate eyeshadow palette so creating warm-toned makeup looks are as easy as 1-2-3. Personally, I could never survive my makeup routine without a neutral shadow palette for everyday wear and now you might feel the same...
6. Laura Geller bronzer to achieve the glow you deserve all winter long, no ☼ sun ☼ needed. Aka it'll be the secret weapon in your lineup for making your makeup feel bright and sunny, even if the weather is the opposite outside.
7. L'Oreal foundation in case you're in desperate need of a long-wear foundation (24 hours to be exact). Formulated with an SPF which everyone SHOULD use daily, it'll protect your skin from harmful UV rays and keep your skin looking flawless.
8. Nars blush that'll accentuate your complexion with a fresh swipe of color. You'll be obsessed the second you start using these blushes, thanks to their beautifully formulated tones that'll effortlessly melt into your cheekbones.
9. Maybelline highlighter to get that "glow-from-within" look that'll be effortless and dewy. It'll easily add a bit more glow on the high points of your face ~AND~ as a pop of highlight in your eyeshadow look. Helloooooo to a multi-tasking hero.
10. Maybelline x Summer McKeen lip gloss so sparkly and shiny, you'll want to own every shade. Your lips will always be poppin', especially if you top this over your everyday lipstick for an extra dimension that'll take your makeup from day to night.
11. Rimmel face primer to smooth pores and ensure makeup stays put all day. If you don't already use a makeup primer...say hello to a game-changer.
12. A NYX brow pencil for filling in even the tiniest of eyebrow hairs for all your shaping needs. Using a pencil is a great starting point for anyone just starting to explore brow makeup.
13. And a Rimmel lip pencil — a must-have for achieving full lips or for applying under your holy grail lipstick for a longer lasting color. *TIP* you can also wear a lip liner on its own as an allover lip color; dab with a tissue and bam, you now have a long wear stain.
14. FLOWER Beauty lipsticks that are gorgeously rich and pigmented for a statement lip moment. Oftentimes, opaque lipsticks can be drying on the lips, but these ones supply a punch of color while ~also~ conditioning the lips.
15. Wet n Wild loose higlighting powder in case achieving a blinding highlight is on your New Year's resolutions for 2020. A loose powder highlight is more finely milled than a compact and can supply a more shimmery finish than the highlights you've been using.
16. NYX matte setting spray to lock in your final look before running out the door. You can also spritz more on throughout the day for additional refreshing.
17. Burt's Bees moisturizing lipstick so you can obtain a colorful lip without sacrificing hydration. These natural lipsticks are a great alternative to the lipsticks you already own if you want makeup free of parabens and phthalates.
18. An Urban Decay contour and highlight palette — an easy option for traveling so your bronzer and highlight can be all in one place. You'll never have to pack too many products in your to-go bag ever again.
19. A Maybelline pencil eyeliner for defining your lower lash line ~OR~ creating smokey eye looks with a few swipes and a bit of blending. You'll want to stack your collection with a few different shades of this gel liner.
20. NYX duo chrome lip shimmer that'll add dimension to the lips solo or over a lipstick. If you've tried the matte lippie trend and said "nooo way," try dabbing this shimmer on top so you don't have to completely lose out on the matte lipstick you already bought.
21. L'oréal pigmented concealer in case you are late for work and would rather dab on some concealer instead of blending in a foundation all over. As someone whose skin tone changes basically every month, purchasing concealers and using them as foundations is a great affordable hack so you don't have to keep investing in a new foundation shade every few weeks.
22. Anti-redness L'Oréal BB cream that'll make erasing redness under your makeup routine easy peasy. Primers will be your BFF when it comes to making makeup stay put, and this one is even one step better than the one you already have, because it also color corrects. #YASSSSSSS
23. Stila liquid eyeliner, because it's time to upgrade to a waterproof, long-wearing and highly pigmented option that'll make winged liner a breeze.
24. L'Oréal liquid illuminator if ~SIMPLE~ is the theme of your makeup routine and you'd rather quickly dab on some highlighter than swipe it on with a brush. This is also a great cosmetic item to have on hand if you're always on-the-go and need to dab on some highlighter in your Uber.
25. Maybelline clear mascara that'll prove itself a multitasking wizard. Use it as a mascara to keep lashes curled into place ~or~ as a brow gel for a strong hold. If you already have a brow gel, add this over top for *extra* hold.
26. A jumbo NYX eye pencil to use as an eyeshadow base if you love to wear brighter colors and want them to ☆ POP ☆. This also comes in clutch when trying to conquer cut-crease looks that'll be undoubtedly 'Gram worthy.
27. Physicians Formula bronzer that smells heavenly and will apply like butter (pun intended). Some makeup products can smell "chemically", but with this bronzer, that won't be a problem.
28. A blendable L'Oréal blush for a healthy swipe of color so you can fool everyone into thinking you just got back from a tropical vaycay. The L'Oréal true match line makes it easy to find the corresponding blush based on the foundation from the same line.
29. NYX honey primer so your face makeup will look super dewy when applied as a base. There'll always be the great makeup debate of dewy? Or matte? Either way, you can stock up on both so you can match your makeup to your desired finish.
30. A two-pack of E.l.f. coffee cream eyeliner in case softer neutral eye looks are your go-to. A brown liner is a great alternative if a black hue is too dark for your eye shape. This also works great as a cream shadow!
31. And a Garnier brightening concealer— an iconic two-in-one concealer and eye roller for de-puffing and color correcting tired eyes. Who needs a jade roller when this does the work for you!?
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