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1. Glossier Boy Brow earned its place as a cult favorite by balancing groomed with all-natural. Also, thanks to its flexible formula, you don't have to worry about flaking or clumping (something every newbie battles).
2. NYX Super Cliquey Matte Lipstick glides on with total ease, courtesy of its clever design. A teardrop-shaped tip hugs your lips for a perfect outline.
3. Tarte Clay Stick Foundation understands that balancing liquid and powder is hard — so meet your new two-in-one combination.
4. Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour makes conquering the smoky eye as easy as one, two, swipe — no blending or smudging required.
5. Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray ensures your hard work doesn't go to waste. A quick spritz in the morning will ~stick~ with you, even as you hit the dance floor hours later.
6. Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer enhances a sun-kissed radiance without the risk of looking like Kim K circa 2007. No brush means no fuss.
7. Boscia Charcoal Jelly Ball Cleanser playfully washes your face, because a full beauty routine includes a dose of skin care.
8. CoverGirl Eye Shadow Quads map out their palette so you can achieve as little or as much drama as you see fit — no more accidentally overdoing your eyeshadow.
9. ELF Studio Makeup Remover Pen consoles your oopsies with a simple wipe, so you don't have to wash your face and start all over.
10. Maybelline Master Contour Kit won't steer you wrong as you dip your *cheek* in this beauty trend. It's all written out for you in three easy steps: contour, blush, and highlight.
11. Smashbox Iconic Photo Finish Foundation Primer sets you up for flawless coverage. Yes, many of us wonder: Why do we need primer? Because with this, it takes minimal effort to achieve a poreless, smooth finish.
12. Shadow Shields by Michelle Villanueva catch dusty eyeshadow for you in case you're all too familiar with the ~raccoon aesthetic~.
13. Wander Beauty On-the-Glow Blush highlights cheekbones in two smooth strokes. One for color and one for shine. Easy as that.
14. The Makeup Bullet Finger Sponge creates a mess-free way to dab cover-up on blemishes and other focused areas that require a little more concentration.
15. Maybelline New York Great Lash Clear Mascara for Lash and Brow leaves no room for errors. Transparent coats equal a mess-free face.
16. Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner features a pen-like tip to simplify drawing the perfect line. Angle it into a cat eye or just stick to the basics: With this, it's your call.
17. L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara saves you money and still plumps your lashes just as much as designer names.
18. Kat Von D Shade and Light Eye Contour Palette allows you to feel like an expert, even when following the step-by-step template that this provides.
19. Revlon PhotoReady Concealer camouflages uneven skin tones or pesky pimples, all for under $10. Plus, its solid formula requires very little blending.
20. LKE 2-in-1 Cat Eyeliner Stencil accomplishes the once seemingly impossible mission for the perfect winged tip.
21. BEAKEY Beauty Makeup Blenders take applying foundation *off your hands* and provide effortlessly full coverage.
22. Milani Conceal and Perfect does just that, and with this handy pump, you'll never over-apply.
23. Jerdon Lighted Vanity Mirror illuminates your face evenly, so you have maximum visibility while giving this whole makeup thing a whirl.
24. Maybelline New York Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer targets specific pores and minimizes them before you even begin making up your face — say goodbye to slapping on foundation and hoping for the best.
Am I...supposed to look like this?
