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1. A Tower 28'sĀ ShineOn Jelly Lip GlossĀ in their new trendy ~pistachio~ color for a nonstick moisturizing subtle gloss that soothes your lips during your everyday wear.Ā
Tower 28Ā 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. Itās light and doesnāt leave that crust on your lips. Iām ordering another right now 'cuz Iāve used up the whole thing, which is rare for glosses. 10/10 :) Oh, and itās cute on top of lipstick too." āMarsRia
Get it from Sephora for $15Ā or from Tower 28 for $15 (available in 11 shades).
2. A Rare Beauty Tinted MoisturizerĀ complete with SPF 20 to offer light coverage and protection from the sun at the same time. This moisturizer will be multi-tasking even on the days when you can't.
Promising review: "Iām usually not a big fan of tinted moisturizers but this stuff is amazing! I usually apply with my fingers and then blend out with a sponge. Itās glowy but also blurring, it makes my skin look incredible. Just buy it." āSarahLuc
Get it from Sephora for $29 (availableĀ in 23 shades).
3. 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 ā 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!" āMelissa Mae
Get it from Amazon for $13.68.
4. An Urban Decay Wild Greens Eyeshadow PaletteĀ filled with twelve colors including greens, neutrals, and earth tones that have shimmer, matte, and metallic finishes. It's a variety of colors that'll ease you into spring while still letting you cherish your favorite colors of fall.Ā
5. A NYX Queen Butter Gloss TrioĀ featuring the wild designs ofĀ @theebouffantsĀ and three nude shades to offer a natural glam to those luscious lips.Ā
Get it from Target for $11.99.
6. A ColourPop Shadow SetĀ inspired by the our favorite marshmallow buddies, Peeps. How can you not be excited by the vibrant array of colors in this set? It applies evenly without fading or fallout and takes you from spring picnics to summer festivals.Ā
Get it from ColourPop for $48.Ā
7. AĀ One/Size 3D Blush Trio PaletteĀ by Patrick Starr that gives three versatile textures you can wear separately or layer up ā all of which offer a blurring 3D blush effect.
Promising review: "Love how this blush trio palette performed. The cream is easy to build up and applies beautifully. The middle blush in Very That is my favorite, and is such a beautiful color and gives me a flush of color, too. The shimmery blush is a great blush topper. I love this product so much that I even went ahead and purchased the bronzer trio palette." āinspiritviki
Get it from Sephora for $36 (available in six color schemes).
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. :)" āGhoulKidRae
Get it from Sephora for $22.
9. AĀ Freck Beauty vegan and cruelty-freeĀ 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." ākarolsullivan
Get it from Sephora for $24.
10. OrĀ Beauty Glazed Eyebrow SoapĀ 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 makeup. 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." āMaggie R
Get it from Amazon for $7.88.
11. 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.Ā
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 ā 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!" āemmagracemmmm
Get it from Sephora for $40 (available in three shades).Ā
12. AĀ 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.Ā
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." āItschante
Get it from Amazon for $4.50 (available in 23 shades).
13. Maybelline Fit Me Matte Poreless Liquid FoundationĀ 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.Ā
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 ā not too heavy and not too light." āPam Hankins
"I have worn MAC and EstĆ©e 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 EstĆ©e Lauder I'm a 6N2 Truffle. For this foundation, I'm a 340 Cappuccino, and I love it." āMonet P.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in a bottle if you'd prefer the old-school way and 40 shades).
14. 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.
15. A Kaja Roll-On Highlighting Balm featuring the cutest tiny paint roller that reviewers say not only looks good but works pretty great, too. It offers a light highlight, perfect for the days you already look great but just want a little extra glow.Ā
Promising review: "This goes on super smooth, nice and even. You just take the roller thatās included and then roll it where are you want some highlight. And, it stays put, no flaking or caking. I recommend this product and all products by this brand. Their eyeshadows are fabulous too." āmom2jav
Get it from Amazon for $32.20.
16. AnĀ Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray, basically the same amazing all-nighter setting spray we've been loving for years, now formulated with vitamin C for added hydration to make your skin feel more energized. That energy will come in handy when you're walking out of the party at 2 a.m., one heel in one hand, your phone in the other and... wait, where's your other heel?Ā š„“
Get it from Sephora for $33.
17. Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Perfection Foundation, a splurge-worthy option that not only provides a light to medium coverage, but also works to enhance your skin through a hydrating vegan formula.Ā
Pat McGrath LabsĀ is a Black woman-owned brand by Pat McGrath that aims to showcase the transformative power of makeup.
Promising review: "This is my new go-to foundation for everyday wear. I have combination-oily, acne-prone skin and prefer foundations that can even out my skin tone while still allowing my freckles to show through and have a very natural finish. This foundation is perfect: not too dewy, not too matte, never irritates my skin or breaks me out, and just makes me look like I have lovely skin. Maybe the best thing about this foundation is that it truly lasts all day without breaking up on my skin, oxidizing, or interfering with other products. I can easily layer powder or cream products over top, and my foundation has been lasting well through very humid summer days. It does get dewier throughout the day but in a really nice, natural way, and I can easily touch up with powder if needed." āmegalasso
Get it from Sephora for $68 (available in 36 shades).
18. A color-changing BYO Blush that reacts to the pH balance of your skin and adjusts to your skin tone. You're basically getting a custom tint that blends beautifully with your complexion. And, it's cruelty-free. Winner winner vegan dinner!Ā
Youthforia is woman-owned small biz that aims to make makeup that's so good for your skin you can sleep in it. The founder, Fiona Co Chan, even tested the blush by sleeping in it for two months! They are passionate about being environmentally friendly and not using fossil fuels or gross toxins in their products.
If two people with the same skin tone apply the blush, they'll both get a slightly different color! How cool is that? This contains 20 plant-based, antioxidant-rich oils that help nourish your skin. It's long-lasting; good for all skin types; and fragrance-free, vegan, and cruelty-free.
Promising review: "Dewy and glowy. I tried it over makeup and it appeared as a strong pink shade but settled to a flushed, glowy color. I had my little sister try it too because I wanted to see the color change again and it lasted a really long time on her. The texture was smooth and it was easy to rub in and blend out." āSummer
Get it from Youthforia for $36.
19. A lightweightĀ pore-minimizing primerĀ for giving your foundation a silky smooth base. It's made with collagen and green tea extract that'll not only minimize those pores but will also increase the look of your skin while regulating oil secretion.Ā
Promising review: "I'm 44 and for the past four years my skin has been throwing a hissy fit. No matter what I tried my pores were screaming through my makeup. You know what I mean? Finally, a month ago I found this and it really works. I have combination dry skin weather depending, and it doesn't make my skin oily. My foundation sets nicely over it (no sinking) and stays on for about eight hours before needing a touchup. And of course my pores...barely visible!!!! I'm happy!" āKPak
Get it from Amazon for $16.Ā
20. A GXVE Matte Liquid LipstickĀ from Gwen Stefani's beauty line that'll give you a vibrant red lip that'll have you ~feelin' hella good~ you'll wanna just ~keep on dancing.~Ā And yes my beauties, this sassy little number is transfer-proof.Ā
21. AĀ Nars Radiant Creamy ConcealerĀ ā great for dark spots, that you can use as a highlight, to clean up your brows for more definition, or brighten and correct other areas on your skin.Ā
Promising review: "I love it so much I no longer use foundation. I spot conceal and use under my eyes after that it is powder and setting spray. It has a creamy feel which is great because it is thick enough to hide discoloration, bags under the eyes, and redness. The perfect blend between covering and letting enough skin shine through to look natural. I have very oily skin and it holds up wonderfully throughout the day. Never looks cakey or powdery and doesn't crease significantly. My favorite part is how it literally matches my skin perfectly and they have a wide shade range. It is quite a splurge however it is very worth it and I will definitely repurchase." āGabbieGabbie
Get it from Sephora for $31 (available in 30 shades and in a travel size).
22. AĀ Danessa Myricks Beauty Balm Contour to naturally sculpt your cheekbones. It's easy to use, buildable, and can make for a dramatic impact on your overall look.Ā Ā
Promising review: "This is a beautiful formula with rich pigmentation. My first purchase from her brand. I was looking for a good cream contour product for my neutral undertones without pulling too warm or gray. This popped up immediately in my search. The tone on this is just right and it blends right into the complexion like a dream. The pigment is so rich and it stays put all day. I give 5 stars! Fabulous high-quality product! Great price too for what you're getting!" āZoebear92
Get it from Sephora forĀ $26Ā (available in eight shades).
23. An Essence cruelty-free lengthening mascaraĀ for noticeable length that lasts all day without the flake. People will say it's Photoshopped, but it's all you.
Promising review: "Love this mascara! Iāve used the 'best of the best' designer, super hyped, ultra popular mascara available and NOTHING compares to this stuff! I donāt even bother using a lash curler anymore! I buy two at a time so I always have a spare (yes, itās that good!!). I highly recommend this particular mascara...it goes on effortlessly, it lasts pretty much all day, and the price ā I feel like Iām almost stealing it! Iād give it 10 stars if I could!!!" āchulaboola
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
24. AĀ Haus Laboratories EyelinerĀ with a felt-tip that'll give you a bold eye that people will go ~gaga~ for. It's a liquid eyeliner that's smudge-proof so you won't have to worry about accidentally giving yourself raccoon eyes.Ā
25. A reusable oil-absorbing Revlon Volcanic Face Roller for soaking up excess oil. If you're tired of carrying those blotting papers, try this! It can be used on a clean or made up face. Yes, you can use it on your finished face without it messing up your makeup.Ā
Promising review: "I love it! I always get so oily in my T-zone and I hate it so Iād pack on powder or run out of blotting sheets so quickly. This product absorbed my oil while not messing with my makeup! :) I will definitely be taking this with me everywhere." āEmma
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
26. A set of five makeup spongesĀ because you probably keep losing your sponges because they're so small yet so mighty at the same time. Plus, you'll want a backup because they offer airbrush-level blending. Ā
Promising review: "Iām honestly really stinking happy with my little sponges. They double in size as soon as you get them damp but they donāt soak up any of my foundation so nothing goes to waste. It applies my makeup smoothly and works just as well as a Beauty BlenderĀ but for a fraction of the price. Totally worth it" āCorgi Lover
Get a five-pack from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four color schemes).Ā
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