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1. A cruelty-free liquid liner designed with an ultra-thin felt tip. Want to go for a dramatic wing? A simple line for that ~barely there~ makeup look? You can easily do both with this quick-drying, smudge-proof pen!
2. A facial polish formulated with glycolic acid (3%!) to remove dead cells, salicylic acid to fight blackheads and blemishes, and a grapefruit scent that will make you feel AWAKE.
3. A lightweight lipstick available in 106 truly gorgeous shades. Not only does this product have staying power from now until eternity, but it also won't dry out your lips thanks to a harmonious blend of avocado oil + vitamin e.
4. An oil-free hyaluronic acid serum that can help brighten your complexion, moisturize dry spots, balance out oily spots, and heal acne. It's also 👏 cruelty-free and organic 👏 to boot!
5. A lightweight, oil-free liquid foundation for the look of flawless skin that is not currently being ravaged by ~that time of the month~ breakouts. No sirree!
6. A vegan probiotic cream you'll want to slather on (hello, much-needed dose of moisture) after a night fueled by sangria pitchers. Yes, your skin experiences hangovers. Yes, it needs extra hydration.
7. A cruelty-free butter gloss that laughs in the face of matte formulas. Get ready for beautiful colors and tons of shine with these pigmented, perfectly-named beauties!
8. A cream-to-powder highlighter capable of giving your skin a luminous glow, despite crappy office lighting and horrendous winter weather.
9. A two-step mascara sure to get you the most coveted compliment of all time: "Are those your real lashes?!" This mascara comes with a nourishing basecoat, an ultra-lengthening topcoat, and can be removed with JUST warm water.
10. A detoxifying facial cleanser that — thanks to an effective trio of charcoal, tomato extract, and salicylic acid — kicks the derrieres of acne, blackheads, and excess shine.
11. A tinted face lotion packed with SPF50, which you should already be WEARING EVERY DARN DAY. This hypoallergenic sunscreen is also oil-free, dye-free, reef-safe, and adds sheer coverage for a flawless complexion.
12. Tea tree oil that will protect you from all upcoming pimple apocalypses. If you feel a zit forming, just dab some of this on it before you go to sleep and this oil will (naturally) dry that sucker up.
13. A silky makeup primer here to blur fine lines and minimize the look of pores, alllllll while mattifying your pesky t-zone. Oil-absorbing sheets, you are no longer necessary.
14. A liquid foundation best suited for people with normal to oily skin. If you're looking for buildable coverage that looks matte and au naturale, then this is your winner winner chicken dinner.
15. A lightweight setting spray that will keep your makeup in tact all day long. Humidity, sweat, tears — all irrelevant when you've topped your foundation with this magic stuff.
16. A cruelty-free butter bronzer to fool everyone into thinking that you don't spend prime daylight hours sitting in a cubicle. This stuff will give you a gorgeous sun-kissed glow.
17. A moisturizing lip balm that adds a sheer tint with just one swipe. Want a more dramatic look? No problem! This formula is totally buildable and is the perfect day-to-night tool.
18. Sheet masks available in 23 scents, all of which serve a different skin purpose. Want some dewy glow? Go for the lotus scent. Need nutrition and overall TLC? Add the avocado option to your cart.
19. A gluten- and cruelty-free mascara for lashes that demand DRAMA. This formula is here to infuse some serious volume into your eye makeup routine.
20. A coconut sugar lip scrub that will prep your pout for bold lipstick. This will give you smooth, moisturized lips free of any flakes. (READ: NOT the delicious, breakfast cereal kind.)
21. An eyeshadow palette packed with pigmented, neutral shades you can rock every darn day. Plus, it's super tiny and won't take up half your carry-on the next time you travel!
22. A translucent powder to set your makeup for a flawless finish — and one that will actually last. Like, all day long! This is the perfect dupe for high-end products that also come with a high-end price tag (AKA way too high for my budget).
23. A coconut + coffee cleansing stick you'll want to add to your AM routine. This stuff will ~wake up~ your skin like a cup of caffeine and is super hydrating, meaning your foundation will GLIDE on, I tell ya!
24. A baked blush guaranteed to add a healthy glow to your skin, despite lack of sleep due to a long night of Netflix-bingeing and Instagram-scrolling.
25. An eyebrow pencil that — no offense to her, honestly — Mona Lisa really could have used. This pencil has the ability to give you full facial caterpillars with just a few swipes! Again, not trying to be offensive.
26. A highlighter palette on par with far more expensive brands. Seriously, this color quartet creates the perfect, healthy glow. Now let's give a round of applause for amazing dupe products.
27. A set of lip liners your pout (and your wallet) will sincerely thank you for. Twelve gorgeous colors for less than $10? Be still, my very broke heart.
Me, finding a fantastic mascara that doesn't cost one million dollars and maybe a vital organ:
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