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    27 Things You Seriously Need If You're Someone Who Wears Makeup

    If you have ever rocked a crooked and uneven cat eye, I dedicate this one to you.

    1. Shadow shields that help you achieve a perfectly even smoky eye. And raccoon eyes? Bid 'em adieu, because these will collect ALL the fallout from that grey shadow you love so much.

    2. 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!

    3. A coconut sugar lip scrub to prep your pout for bold lipstick. This will give you smooth, moisturized lips free of any flakes — and not the delicious, breakfast cereal kind.

    4. A clear lip liner because the only thing that should be bleeding is love — the kind that Leona Lewis sings about. Your matte lipstick? It shouldn't end up on your chin.

    5. An acrylic organizer capable of fitting 20 foundations, 908 lipsticks, 75 eyeliners, 32 blushes, 63 mascaras, and makeup brushes galore. I'm sure you can squeeze all your recent Sephora purchases in this pretty little thing, too.

    6. A makeup brush cleaner because YES, you need to deep clean your brushes. Those things are breeding grounds for bacteria! **sits with her nose up in the air, pretending to have super clean brushes at home**

    7. An easy-to-grip silicone applicator that makes it significantly easier to apply false lashes. Goodbye to all "I nearly stabbed myself in the face with tweezers" mishaps!

    8. A travel-sized micellar cleansing water strong enough to remove waterproof (!!!) makeup with ease. Your poor, defenseless eyelashes will be spared from all harsh rubbing and tugging.

    9. A lightweight translucent setting powder that your beauty routine is basically incomplete without. This gets rid of excess shine and lets concealer last FOREVER. Or for a full day, at the very least.

    10. A countertop trash can because raise your hand if you sometimes leave used cotton balls on your vanity table. Don't be shy, we all do it.

    11. An eyeliner stamp that I'm convinced is a feline, nine lives and all. The kind of cat eye this thing can (easily) produce? Consider it prrr-fection.

    12. A dewy primer formulated with honey, gold flecks, and collagen to create the perfect canvas for face makeup. This will even out your complexion and cancel out redness faster than you can say "DAMN."

    13. An acrylic organizer that rotates 360° for easy access to all of your beauty products. PLUS, the shelves are adjustable AKA you can customize 'em to fit your slew of foundations, concealers, and magical elixirs exactly.

    14. A long-lasting lip balm you'll want to swipe on before hitting the pillowcase-covered hay. You'll wake up to a super hydrated pout that says "YES PLEASE" to bold lipstick.

    15. An all-in-one concealer to stash in your bag for when you're running late...yet again. This tumeric-infused beauty provides buildable, medium-to-full coverage that will kick dark circles, redness, fine lines, and acne (UGH) in the butt.

    16. A vegan brightening scrub made with argan extract and chlorella to gently remove dirt AND restore your skin cells. This will get rid of all the sneaky, remaining makeup that REFUSED to be slowed with your face wipe.

    17. A tri-fold magnified makeup mirror with four settings that emit a different light, meaning you can squash all your “I have terrible lighting in my room” complaints.

    18. A makeup remover towel woven with some unicorn, because this thing is MAGIC. Add some water to this thing and it will take off all your makeup — lipstick, eyeliner, foundation, waterproof mascara, and whatever the HECK else you have on.

    19. A metal comb that can brush down unruly facial caterpillars (erm, eyebrows) and get rid of all the damn clumps in your mascara. Hello, beautifully separated lashes!

    20. A rosewater facial spray with so many uses, it's hard to keep track of 'em all! This can set and refresh your makeup, give foundation a dewy appearance, add refreshing hydration to dull-looking skin, and help keep breakouts at bay.

    21. A cruelty-free face primer worthy of an Olympic medal. This stuff minimizes the appearance of pores, mattifies oily t-zones, and can keep your foundation looking flawless through an apocalypse.

    22. A vintage-inspired brush holder you'll proudly want on display in your powder room. Did Daisy Buchanan decorate? It's possible.

    23. A vegan, cult-favorite concealer with an easy-to-blend formula that you can apply in the back of a moving taxi with your fingers. The precise applicator makes it super easy to get product **exactly** where you need it.

    24. Facial wipes that will remove makeup, cleanse your skin, and leave you feeling extremely refreshed — all with one swipe! You'll want to thank the aloe and cucumber ingredients for that.

    25. A fourteen-piece rose gold brush set because YOU KNOW WHAT, we are (sort of) adults! It's time to stop using a blush brush for both blush and foundation. Just get a complete (and inexpensive) set!

    26. AND! An on-the-go retractable kabuki brush to apply everything from foundation and face powder to bronzer and blush. Plus, this particular brush is made from recycled aluminum and plastic.

    27. Vegan and cruelty-free facial oils, each with a different skin concern in mind — argan oil to correct signs of aging, rosehip to feed and restore cells, and argan to improve texture and tone.

    My reaction to that eyeliner wing stamp, honestly:

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