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1. An E.l.f. pore perfecting putty primer because your makeup is only as good as your base #FACTS. This does everything you could dream of — it hydrates, smoothes, minimizes pores, and makes your skin look better than your favorite filter.
2. A Maybelline concealer that'll actually help your dark circles for once. Not only does this cover your under-eye bags from too many true crime documentaries, but it also actually works to improve the condition of your skin over time.
Read our Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer review (#4 on the list)!
Promising review: "I've never really been someone that uses concealer, because I never have luck with it, but I needed something to conceal the dark circles I sometimes have under my eyes. This works really well for me. It goes on easily, blends easily, and it's not cakey at all. My eyes look brighter. It's also not irritating at all, and my skin and eyes are both very sensitive. Definitely recommend giving this a try if you are looking for a concealer." —FriendOfGod
Get it from Amazon for $5.89+ (available in 18 shades).
3. An Etude fixing tint for your lips because you're tired of liquid lipstick messing with your kissers. These literally last forever and are matte, lightweight, and transfer-proof; what more could you want in a lippie? If you're more of a gloss person, don't worry. These also come in a gloss form.
4. A viral color-correcting treatment that includes SPF and color coverage. Not only does it neutralize your redness, but it also evens out your skin, so you can pretty much toss out your foundation at this point.
Promising review: "I’ve been looking for a concealer to enable me to go mostly makeup free. My main issue is redness and irritation. I have a very fair complexion and sensitive skin. This product exceeded my expectations in neutralizing redness on my nose and cheeks. I’m so pleased and can already tell this is going to be my new favorite skincare product. I put it on after moisturizer and under primer, then just follow up with the tiniest amount of under-eye concealer and I’m good to go." —badleybratt
Get it from Sephora for $21+ (available in two sizes).
5. A bottle of Urban Decay long-lasting makeup setting spray because it can and will actually last all day long. Designed to hold makeup in place for up to 16 hours, this setting spray will have you looking amazing during your 9-to-5 and your 5-to-9.
6. A 4-in-1 tinted face balm for summer because it's lighter than foundation but still gives you the coverage you want. Additionally, this product can help firm and smooth lines, conceal imperfections, and even your skin tone.
7. A completely clear sunscreen that'll leave your skin looking like a filter IRL. This bb is weightless, scentless, and doubles as a primer. WE STAN.
I alternate using this and Supergoop!'s Glowscreen. I've tried many sunscreens and this brand has yet to fail me. I also wanted to note that when applied, this also smooths out your skin and works as a perfect base. I sometimes just walk out of my house with just this and no foundation!
Promising review: "I am so glad I found this sunscreen. I have been trying and failing to find a face sunscreen that doesn't irritate my skin for the past decade. This doesn't make my skin burn at all, unlike many of the far more expensive products I have tried over the years. Highly recommend! It also goes well under makeup." —emilyanne9870
Get it from Sephora for $22+ (available in two sizes).
8. A cruelty-free lengthening mascara because it's ~sooo~ iconic and costs under $5. If you're looking to get the look of falsies without the struggle of applying them, this mascara is going to be your best friend because it lengthens and curls like no other mascara.
Promising review: "If you have highly sensitive eyes and are spending exorbitant amounts for eye makeup that doesn't burn your eyes, buy this mascara! My eyes are so sensitive that I can't even wear contact lenses, but this $4.99 mascara is just as pain-free as the $35 mascara I've been buying for years. I've been wraing it for 16 hours a day and there is no itching or burning. it removes completely with micellar water, which is the only makeup remover that doesn't kill my eyes." —Papagena
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
And check out our full Essence Lash Princess Mascara review for more details.
9. A Laneige lip mask with over 20,000 5-star reviews that will actually change your life. Just apply overnight to chapped lips and the next day your lips will be moisturized and recharged.
10. An Amazonian Clay blush to give you that perfect and natural movie-like flush. Soft, silky, and super pigmented while giving you an airbrushed look, it's safe to say I am in love.
11. A Nars light-reflecting foundation that actually *improves* your skin as you continue to wear it. It has a stunning natural finish that'll make your face look polished to a shine. The internet has fallen in love with this foundation, and so have I. Now, it's your turn!
12. A Blighlighter which is a blush and highlighter combined into one because it's what dreams are made of. This uses hyaluronic acid, jojoba seed oil, and shea butter to keep your cheeks moisturized and hydrated, which is great, especially during the summer.
13. A powder foundation designed to survive the summer heat. It's skincare-infused, lightweight with SPF, and full coverage aka the dream team.
14. A setting powder to keep your makeup looking snatched and in place all day long. I love it because it blurs lines, improves your texture, and makes your face look super smooth.
15. A multi-use stick that'll work on your eyes, lips, and cheeks because monochrome looks are always on trend. This cream-to-powder formula is super lightweight, nourishing (with the ingredients such as shea butter and vitamin E), and nongreasy.
16. A dewy multi-gloss for those who like the look of glitter but not how it feels it feels on their face. You can use this lightweight gloss on your lips, cheeks, and eyes for an ethereal look. Unlike chunky glitters, this is so easy to remove after a long day.
17. A CC cream that works overtime as a hydrating serum and SPF. Each time you wear this, it can help reduce your redness, dark circles, and pores. I'll take 10 in my shade, kthanksbye.
18. A highly rated cream-to-powder eyeshadow that'll give you an entire eye look in one step. If you're running super late but still want a little bit of makeup, this is great for a quick on-the-go look and it's even waterproof, so there is no need to worry about it dripping down your face.
Promising review: "I just bought this and was very skeptical but holy cow this stuff is amazing. First of all, my eyes are very sensitive to eye makeup and on top of that they water all the time. I can hardly wear eyeshadow because after a hour is smudged and looks a mess. I put the one stick on this morning at 4 a.m. and at 5 p.m. and it looks the same. This is after working in a big box hardware store sweating, lack of air conditioning in Midwest humidity. No smudging, water marks, and didn’t make my eyes irritated. I’m going to buy the whole set!!!!" —Elizabeth Rushing
Get it from Amazon for $13.09+ (available in 32 colors).
19. A lightweight primer, so you don't need to worry about your makeup melting off in the summer heat. In addition to keeping your makeup smooth, this is hydrating and cooling, making it perfect for summer.
20. A magical liquid blush from Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty line that'll give you the most perfect flush of all time. There's a reason this blush has gone viral several times and has over 3,000 5-star reviews. Beautifully pigmented and easy to blend out, this is the blush of our dreams.
I use this blush on a daily basis and it's everything to me. It's super pigmented and blends out like a dream. Silky, smooth, and lightweight, what more could you want? It also buildable for those who are blush lovers or blush newbies. BTW, it lasted on my cheeks for crazy NYC weather year-round.
Promising review: "Very pigmented! I have sensitive skin and this product didn’t give me any skin irritation! It does not dry out your skin either." —gracesigl
Promising review: "Amazing for sensitive skin, my skin is acne prone- eczema prone super red at times, and this does not irritate it. Long lasting especially if set with powder and then add a little more on top it's not going anywhere. I got the color believe I previously had happy but this shade is so much better for tan skin!" —Tula2001
Get it from Sephora for $23 (available in seven radiant finishes and four matte finish).
21. And an eye primer to help keep your eye makeup looking flawless all day. Not only does it help even out your lids, but it's also super lightweight and non-greasy making it an amazing base layer for any type of look.
22. A Youthforia color-changing oil blush because you've been looking for the perfect blush shade for yourself for ages, and this creates exactly that. This lightweight formula uses the pH in your skin to create a custom blush shade that'll give your the ideal flush.
23. A clear eyebrow gel to hold each hair in place so you don't need to worry about that one hair making a break for it. Run this nonsticky formula through the brows and watch as they actually stay in place all day long.
24. A concealer that doubles as an acne and blemish spot treatment because I stan a multi-use product. The concealer uses 2% salicylic acid to help treat any pimples and it also uses aloe vera to help calm your skin.
25. An illuminating moisturizer for giving your skin that glow-from-within style look. Fun fact: For the iconic Sports Illustrated Martha Stewart photoshoot, she actually used this to give her face a glow. If it's good enough for Martha, it's good enough for me.
This product feels super lightweight, and it's super easy to blend out. I've been wearing it on its own over SPF for the very glow-from-within kind of look. I've also been using this just as a highlighter, and it looks so freaking pretty.
Promising review: "This product is my new favorite. It is not splotchy or cakey and sets so nicely. It layers well with other products and never makes my skin feel gross. I have extremely sensitive skin and this has never made me break out. Love this product!!!" —Sierra
Get it from Amazon for $12.97 (available in four shades).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.