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1. A ColourPop Los Angeles Lakers makeup set so even if your team doesn't win, your makeup look already did. And, if you root for another team, you can find more NBA-inspired makeup collections on their site.
The collection includes a nine-pan pressed powder palette with Laker-approved shades in ivory, tan, yellow, gold, and purple with sparkling metallic and creamy matte finishes, long-wearing glitterally obsessed glitter gel, Lakers glitter face stickers, transfer-proof BFF créme gel liner duo in metallic gold and matte purple, and the Lakers makeup bag. The collection is also shipped in an official Lakers box with a collector's edition press card.
Promising review: "I love this collection so much; the colors were amazing. I love the glitter so much. It's amazing; it’s not too bright, and it melts into your skin perfectly." —Alyssa A.
Get the Los Angeles Lakers collection from ColourPop for $63.
Find other NBA makeup collections here.
2. A Juvia's Place lip liner for a little added help defining those luscious lips. Some reviewers used the liner all over for an extra fab result.
Juvia's Place is a Black-owned beauty brand inspired by the vibrant beauty of the African diaspora.
Promising review: "I know this is a lip liner, but sometimes I like using lip liner all over. I filled my lips with Lush and lined it with Kola and Oh-Em-Gee! Love the texture, the colors, everything. I'm naturally pretty tan — like, I use the color Toffee in Bare Minerals powder to give you an idea — and these colors complimented my skin tone so well that I just immediately fell in love and will make it a regular in the rotation. 😍" —JessBaby
Get it from Ulta for $10 (available in six shades).
3. Maybelline Fit Me Matte Poreless Liquid Foundation complete with an easy-to-dispense pouch that can provide lightweight full coverage for an everyday wear. I should know because I practically wear mine every day.
Promising review: "I have used this product for about three years now and wouldn't ever change it. I am 65 years old, and it doesn't settle in my wrinkles, and it has great coverage — not too heavy and not too light." —Pam Hankins
"I have worn MAC and Estée Lauder for 10 years. I am someone who has oily skin. But today, let me tell y'all, this foundation is the bomb. This makeup held up and didn't move on my oily skin. I never thought that this foundation would look and feel so good on my skin, especially for the price. It is not at all heavy. I'm amazed. In MAC foundation I am a NC50, and in Estée Lauder I'm a 6N2 Truffle. For this foundation, I'm a 340 Cappuccino, and I love it." —Monet P.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in a bottle if you'd prefer the old-school way and 40 shades).
4. A Freck Beauty vegan and cruelty-free LashRocket Liner with a jet black intensity for a statement line that'll bold your eyes. The eyeliner is transfer-proof and uses peptides to nourish and enhance your lashes too.
Promising review: "This eyeliner is amazing! It's so pigmented! I absolutely live with eyeliner on every single moment of the day, and it doesn't smudge at all. Goes on really well, makes a clean cat eye. Try it for sure." —karolsullivan
Get it from Sephora for $24.
5. A NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil you can use as an eyeliner or eyeshadow. Some reviewers used the pencil as a base to make their eyeshadow pop even more.
Promising review: "I've always wanted this one! If you're in the makeup world, then you know this is like gold. I love how it makes my eyes more noticeable, and it helps make my colors show up better on my water line if I want to add some shadow to my lid. This is definitely a must-have in your makeup kit." —Itschante
Get it from Amazon for $4.47 (available in 23 shades).
6. Nars Light Reflecting Foundation, which is a hybrid foundation that offers medium coverage while nourishing the skin.
Promising review: "Absolutely beautiful foundation! It feels incredible on my 63-year-old skin. It lasts the entire day and has a beautiful glow — something I was looking for. I tried the CT beautiful skin foundation, and in my opinion this is far superior." —NMV58
Get it from Sephora for $49 (available in 36 shades).
7. Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil, a dusted highlighter for an all-over veil of glitter and shimmer that you can use on your face and body.
Promising review: "The best highlighter ever! It's long-lasting, and the glitter is not all over my face (even after using a face mask). It's very adaptive — can be blinding or just a thin glisten on the cheeks! I also love using it as a shadow topper to enhance my eye looks!" —emmagracemmmm
Get it from Sephora for $40 (available in three shades).
8. A Kosas Air clear brow gel to give your brows a fuller appearance. It fluffs and lifts the brows and then sets them in place. Each swipe helps to strengthen and condition your brows.
If you're looking for something with a little color, try their tinted brow gel.
Promising review: "I love this brow gel! Unlike others I've tried, this one keeps my brows in place but doesn't leave a film. My brows still feel soft and natural and stay in place all day, with no weird white-ish residue. :)" —GhoulKidRae
Get it from Sephora for $22.
9. Or Beauty Glazed Eyebrow Soap for the natural feathered look. With little to no effort, you'll get picture perfect brows. Just apply the gel in an upward motion, and that's it. And, it's waterproof, so it's perfect to slip into your bag for your next beach vacation.
Promising review: "This is it. THIS is the eyebrow product you've been waiting for. All day hold is the perfect foundation for either totally natural brows, or brows that get a little bit of help with make-up. I use a super-thin eyebrow marker from Glossier, and apply it after I've fixed my brows with this eyebrow soap... For the price, the quantity, and the unwavering effectiveness of this product, I give it a 10/10 and strongly recommend." —Maggie R
Get it from Amazon for $7.88.
10. Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush that reviewers are loving because it's a super pigmented but super-lightweight formula. And you can get it in a dewy or matte finish!
All Rare Beauty products are vegan and cruelty-free!
Promising reviews: "I’ve never ever been a fan of liquid blush, but I’ve been converted. I didn’t see the hype in this line or want to love it, but after trying it… OMG, I’m in love. I never want to use anything else. A little goes a very, very, very long way. [I use a] small mini tap to blend by tapping the finger gently on cheeks. I then use a beauty blender to really smooth it out. It’s smooth, natural, and not cakey. TRY IT. My skin can be dry in my cheeks and oily in other places, so I’m glad I switched to this, because it gives me a natural glow without looking patchy, like with powder." —LaKatNoire
"This product obviously deserves any hype it gets. Because this celebrity wasn’t playing around when she created this blush! I’ve tried all the popular lines, [and] from an unbiased point of view Selena [Gomez] takes the cake. This blush is a godsend, and really anyone could use it. This blush doesn’t feel heavy and never, ever clogs my pores in the three-month time span I’ve been using it... And it is just so affordable for such high-end makeup. It feels so luxurious to have in my kit...I would recommend this to my mom, sisters, and future kin. I’m in love." —Vickic163
Get it from Sephora for $20 (available in 11 shades).
11. Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint to give you a mix of both makeup and skincare in one fab product. Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid combine to even the skin tone while the SPF 40 leaves you with a light and dewy finish.
This is silicone-free, fragrance-free, oil-free, noncomedogenic, and safe for sensitive skin. To use, dispense a quarter of a dropper into your hand, and apply like a serum. Note that on application, the shade may appear lighter, but after 30–60 seconds, it'll adjust to its true color. Because it's silicone-free, natural separation may occur. This is normal, and it'll be fixed when applied to skin. Plus, you can recycle the bottle! Learn how to here.
Promising review: "I!!!! Love!!!!! This!!!!! Stuff!!!!! I NEVER write reviews but had to hype this up. I just finished Accutane and wanted a light foundation that feels like I’m not wearing makeup but still covers redness/scarring. And THIS is a HOLY GRAIL. It gives my skin such an airbrushed look and leaves it a little dewy and highlighted, which I’m a biggg fan of. You can definitely build it to have decent coverage, but it still looks like I’m barely wearing makeup, which is a win-win. Also, it has really nice active skincare ingredients for all you skincare [lovers], so I don’t feel guilty about wearing it at the risk of potential clogged pores/breakouts like other foundations. Two-hundred percent a staple in my makeup routine!!!" —freshface8
Get it from Sephora for $48 (available in 30 shades).
12. A vibrant AJ Crimson matte liquid lipstick you'll want to wear if you're looking to rock a bold matte lip.
AJ Crimson is a Black-owned beauty brand created for people of all skin tones.
Promising review: "Where have you been all my life? This is the perfect blue-based red for WOC! The formula is fabulous, smooth, opaque, applies even, and is not overly drying like most mattes. This is the best red I’ve ever worn. It also doesn’t turn orange (I have acidic skin, which turns reds orange or pink). I will stock up on as many as I can!!!! Thank you, AJC!" —Lisa Austin
13. A Tower 28 facial spray — a three-ingredient treatment reviewers say gives them ~wow-worthy~ results when their skin gets stressed out. This spray answers the S.O.S. by reducing irritation and redness.
Tower 28 is a clean beauty brand designed for sensitive skin. Their products are non-toxic, non-irritating, vegan, and cruelty-free, so you can rest easy when applying.
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing! I was struggling with adult acne and eczema on my face when I learned about hypochlorous acid. This spray helped to clear up my eczema and reduce the number and severity of my breakouts. I've noticed how much my skin suffers if I run out of this spray, and I now keep an extra bottle on hand as a backup. I'll continue to keep this in my daily routine and highly recommend to anyone struggling with eczema and acne." —loulouuc
Get it from Sephora for $28 or from Tower 28 for $28 (also available in mini size).
14. And Tower 28's ShineOn Jelly Lip Gloss in their new trendy ~pistachio~ color for a nonstick moisturizing subtle gloss that soothes your lips during your everyday wear.
Tower 28 is a clean beauty brand designed for sensitive skin. Their products are non-toxic, non-irritating, vegan and cruelty-free, so you can rest easy when applying.
Promising review: "You know when you need a lip gloss right out of the shower for your no makeup days?! This is it for me! This truly makes your lips feel super smooth and moisturized. It’s light and doesn’t leave that crust on your lips. I’m ordering another right now 'cuz I’ve used up the whole thing, which is rare for glosses. 10/10 :) Oh, and it’s cute on top of lipstick too." —MarsRia
Get it from Sephora for $15 or from Tower 28 for $15 (available in 11 shades).
15. Elizabeth Mott eye primer because after you've mastered your YouTube tutorial, the last thing you want is for your look to fade before you can take it for a spin. This primer will not only help those colors pop, but it'll also help them last all day.
Promising review: "So let me start by saying I have used nearly every eyeshadow primer available. From high-end to low — MAC Lorac, Urban Decay...they don't hold a candle to Thank Me Later. I have very oily skin. I use this primer, and my shadow lasts a full eight hours or more. I could get maybe five or six out of the other brands, if I'm lucky. I got this as a sample in my Ipsy bag, and I had to buy the full-size product straight away! I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Thank you, Elizabeth Mott, for finally making a primer that lasts! I love this stuff!" —Melissa Mae
Get it from Amazon for $13.75.
16. A Winky Lux Mermaid Kitten Eyeshadow Palette that'll make you feel like Ariel before the legs because we'd rather be with the seafolk.
Promising review: "I was eyeing this palette forever because it's so cute, but wasn't really sure if it was for me. I tend to stick to more subtle/neutral shadows. But let me tell you — these are the most shimmery, beautiful shades with the smoothest application! Perfect for bold or everyday looks. I'm so, so glad I went for it!" —Genevieve B.
17. A Morphe x Lisa Frank palette perfect for channeling your inner '90s girl. Now go grab a TigerBeat and make heart eyes all over Jonathan Taylor Thomas.
18. An INC.redible lip, cheek, and eye tint so you can throw on a face in half the time, on days when you actually feel like wearing makeup. One stick to rule them all.
Promising review: "A head-turner. I bought it on a whim with a dozen other planned things. This was the one that stood out. Surprisingly lovely on lips and cheeks. I am buying a second one to carry with me. I just love it! Bright and sweet, and natural, and glowing. It's really quite perfect. Definitely one of my (very) rare 5-star products." —Pippibine
Get it from Sephora for $12 (available in three colors).
19. A Benefit setting spray in case you need to put a cherry on top of that beat face. After creating your look, the last thing you want is for your face to fade away in the middle of the day. Mist this over your masterpiece to make it last.
Promising review: "This is the best setting spray I have ever used. I wasn't the biggest fan of the primer, so I wasn't sure how I would feel about this product. The packaging is nice and well made. The mist is so fine and sprays evenly across your face. It has a light scent but nothing over powering or long-lasting. I use this after applying my makeup, and it makes my makeup last all day. I wear glasses, and I have always had an issue with my glasses rubbing the foundation off my nose, no matter what setting powder or spray I use. I have used three different foundations and primers while testing this setting spray the last a couple of weeks, and not once has the foundation come off my nose. This gives my skin a nice smooth look. I have not noticed it helping with my pores, but all in all this is an amazing product. This is my new holy grail, and I highly suggest giving it a try." —kgreen28
Get it from Sephora for $32 (mini size available).
20. A Laura Mercier translucent setting powder because you've wondered which setting powder is my all-time favorite. This powder is the #1 stunna (wh-what wh-what). It's the only setting powder, so far, that leaves me feeling paparazzi ready.
21. Essence Lash Princess Mascara for noticeable length that lasts all day without the flake. People will say it's photoshopped, but it's all you.
Promising review: "I have tried every single expensive mascara, and this one tops them all. Sometimes I use a different wand with the formula, but I will still buy this over anything else. I saw it in a BuzzFeed article and bought it based on all the positive reviews. I love it. My roommates use it all the time — crowd fave for sure — and it even stays on when you need it to, doesn't flake, and with a makeup wipe isn't impossible to get off." —schyler
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
22. And Covergirl Lash Blast Eyelash Primer to maximize the look of your lashes after using your favorite mascara. The formula helps your lashes look thicker and longer from root to tip.
Promising review: "This primer made my lashes look longer and thicker. The mascara I used after the primer was Maybelline Lash Sensationals Full Fan Effect. They worked well together." —Sadie Price
"I can’t believe I am just finding this product!! I’m not a fan of fake eyelashes, but I have been wanting my eyelashes thicker, and this product makes my eyelashes look thicker. I use this and the Essence Lash Princess mascara. Easy to remove at the end of the day with a makeup wipe. The white was also easy to cover, and I have no issues with white showing through. This is a must for me now!" —Nina Klingler
Get it from Amazon for $5.92.
23. A 10-piece makeup brush set because new makeup begs for new makeup brushes. Reviewers say these brushes are super soft and beautiful with iridescent colors that look like something you'd find on Ariel's bathroom counter.
The set comes with an angled contour brush, a powder brush, a flat foundation brush, a blush and highlight brush, an angled brow brush, a blending brush, a lip brush, a nose shadow brush, a small eye shadow brush, and an eye shadow brush.
Promising review: "I had other makeup brushes, but I COULD NOT pass these up! First off, the design is adorable! Most importantly, the brushes are veryyy soft and easy to clean. They are very sturdy and don't seem like they will be breaking anytime soon. And the color on the brushes don't come off when cleaned." —_Jen'na_
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in four colors).
24. Or a 15-piece marbled makeup brush set for enthusiasts who need a few extra brushes in their application routine. The marble design on these brushes is almost too pretty to use. Let's just stare at them for a while 🤩.
The set comes with a powder brush, a bronzer brush, a liquid foundation brush, a blush brush, a flat angled foundation brush, a flat contour brush, an eyeshadow brush, an angled eyebrow brush, an eyelash brush, an eyeliner brush, a blending brush, a concealer brush, an eye smudge brush, a small shader brush, and an eyeshadow brush.
Promising review: "I do my own makeup with these brushes every day, and when I am hired to do makeup for weddings, prom, photo shoots, etc., I ALWAYS bring this brush set. They have every size I would need for eye makeup, and they work great. I typically use top of the line brush sets that I purchase from Ulta, so I was skeptical about these being so inexpensive. However, they become my new favorite brush set! And not to mention, they are so cute, I love the marble!! I highly recommend these brushes to anyone!" —Brooke Johnson
Get a 15-piece set from Amazon for $11.98+ (available in five colors).
25. A makeup organizer to give you back inches on your bathroom counter, as well as the ability to find your favorite matte lipstick in little to no time.
Promising review: "Love, love, love it! It was perfect for what I needed. I have a small space in my bathroom to house my beauty needs, so I needed something that was compact, but would keep my stuff organized and at my fingertips. This was the perfect fit for me. I liked the transparency of the organizer so there aren't any hidden items, and WOW — the space you have for all your items is abundant. I'm not a makeup enthusiast, so I don't have a ton of beauty products, but I do have a decent amount and a variety. I literally filled this with all my needs, and I still have room to put more. It was super easy to assemble, and the spin feature was smooth and moved easily. It isn't a cheap piece of plastic, but you wouldn't want to drop it or mishandle it, as I'm not certain it could take that kind of an impact. Now time to go shopping and fill it up some more." —Connie Escamilla
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
26. A lighted mirror with a built-in Bluetooth speaker that'll elevate your vanity experience, giving you the perfect light to illuminate your natural beauty. Plus, who doesn't want Evanescence blaring in the background while they get ready for the day?
Promising review: "I have seen so many other Bluetooth mirrors that cost twice and sometimes three times as much as this one. I decided to take a chance and try this one out since I just got my dream vanity, and it DOES NOT DISAPPOINT! This mirror is PERFECT. It’s not heavy, which makes it perfectly portable, and it doesn’t take long to charge completely, and a full charge will last you a week or more with using the light and music (about 45 minutes each time), which is incredible. I haven’t had mine die on me yet, but I do charge it about every six days. I love that it can rotate 360 degrees, and it’s very user friendly. I literally play my music on this mirror every single time I sit down to do my makeup. It gets loud too!! The mirror quality is super clear, and you can adjust how bright you need the lights to be. I keep mine dim for the most part because I also have a ring light. I also like that it has the little optional magnified mini mirror as well. Best investment I could have made for my new vanity." —MiamiGirl
Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in two colors).
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