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1. A Vogue Effects eyeliner stamp for conquering what we once thought was impossible: creating a perfect cat-eye every single morning. No steady hand necessary: this'll stamp sharp wings on sans tears or drama.
2. A tube of Glossier Boy Brow so your lil' caterpillars can look perfectly groomed and full in just one, two, swipe. Reviewers swear this is one of the easiest tools to use!
3. A Maybelline foundation, because this bb boasts ~40 shades~ — making it pretty darn plausible you'll find a shade that matches your complexion. Aka you're finally done trying to find The One. So happy for you two!
4. A Revlon eyeshadow kit with a primer, three combinable shades, and a top shimmer coat so achieving that fancy eye ~contouring~ look is already all laid out for you. Put down the YouTube tutorial and BREATHE.
5. A blending brush that'll work with your foundation to instantly create an airbrushed effect with just a flick of the wrist. Days of streaky and uneven makeup are BEHIND us, my friends.
6. A ChapStick conditioning lip scrub for making your pucker as even as possible, therefore wishing flaky lipstick adieu. Not to mention its formula of maracuja and coconut oil, shea butter, and vitamin E will ensure its all ~smooth~ sailing from here.
7. An Etude House brow pencil, because this is your new go-to if your brows aren't even friends (more like third cousins removed). This will fill in even thin hairs for a natural-looking yet bold finish with its double-sided design: one to precisely draw and the other to neatly brush.
8. A Pür correcting primer in five different formulas so you can rely on a one-and-done solution to covering dark spots, redness, uneven skin tones, you name it. Open bottle, rub onto face, close the bottle. That's it.
9. A double-sided Revlon liquid eyeshadow to wave its wands and deliver whichever style you're in the mood for: a bit of fun sparkle or a pigmented cream shadow. Either way, you merely need to swipe — and it's basically impossible for even day-one makeup rookies to mess up.
10. A NYX lipgloss that comes in a whopping 26 shades so you can cheaply stock up on a slew of fun lip shades. Each glossy shade delivers sheer to medium coverage, never feels sticky, and essentially ~melts~ onto your pucker. Tl;dr: as long as you swipe, you can't mess up.
11. A Vivienne Sabó mascara for making sure the need for lash primer (aka just one more thing to learn) beforehand is zilch. Why? This'll be a one-stop journey to thick, fanned lashes in just a bat of your eye, thanks to its clump-free, drama-loving formula. Reviewers say they just need a couple swipes — aka it couldn't be easier.
12. A NYX liquid illuminator, because this'll leave you ✨glowing✨ after a few quick swipes with your fingers — even without foundation. Translation: you can use this alone for a dewy effect.
13. A popular eyelash curler to pump up your lashes' volume and prevent clumping — all before you even put on mascara. Reviewers with short lashes swear by these, because they effectively lengthen without tugging or pulling!
14. A Rimmel shadow stick so your eye makeup is done in just one, two, swipe. Its *super* simple design has us rookies in mind to make smokey eyes actually achievable with just one tool.
15. A Maybelline under-eye concealer that'll use a super simple sponge applicator tip and goji berry extracts to treat dark circles and puffy under-eyes in the easiest and neatest way possible. You may have binged Mindhunter all night, but after a couple of dabs the world will never know.
16. A Burt's Bees lip shimmer for those who just know any lipstick is going to be every shade of wrong before it even goes on. This is subtle, natural, but still *just* enough of a gleam to give you some credit.
17. A Coty Airspun face powder, because this can be used as both foundation *and* setting powder — and streamlines everything down to a one-minute process. Basically acne, fine lines, and shine will be tackled all at once without having to conquer 100 beauty products (and reviewers say it stays matte all darn day).
18. A pack of Almay eraser sticks so you can sharpen rookie wings however messily applied (we've all been there). Just a swipe with these in the corner of your eyes and voilà: smudges are gone and your selfies await.
19. An Aesthetica contouring kit that'll help you master Kim K–level contouring without her makeup artist's bill. This'll take you by the hand and give you step-by-step instructions on how to achieve professional-looking contouring on a budget.
20. A blending sponge for applying makeup a heck of a lot better than with your fingertips (hello smooth, even finish) so under-eye bags, zits, etc. can go *undercover* — and stay that way.
21. An Undone Beauty lip and cheek cream to create a rosy glow in the easiest way possible — and with the least amount of products. You can use it as both a creamy blush and lip tint so you're done faster, you don't need any tool other than your finger, and your complexion is instantly dewy.
22. A trio of Broadway Vita-Lip clear lipgloss, because these'll not only add a touch of ~shine~ to your look without the need for a mirror (clear = no mess-up), but hydrate the heck out of your lips with three effective formulas. Rosehip oil moisturizes and heals cracked lips, mint oil delivers a cooling effect, and coconut oil ensures lasting hydration. Win, win, win.
23. A CoverGirl matte concealer so you can avoid ruining your entire morning in the name of covering a pimple, and surprise yourself with how quickly this'll get the job done. Its stick design is easy to use and blend, plus reviewers say it takes *very* little to achieve full coverage without additional foundation. No fuss. No mess.
24. A pack of eyeshadow shields that'll act as DIY stencils for eyeliner so those of us without steady hands (👋) can master even lines without spending 40 minutes on trial-and-error.
25. A Revlon liquid eyeliner for anyone who prefers (rather, needs) a minimalist approach — at least when it comes to this fine, fine eyeliner tip. Its super skinny applicator allows total control and a neat finish, while its long-lasting color formula will stay in place all darn day. No smears, fears, or tears here.
26. A Shany eyeshadow primer to ensure smudging, fading, and creasing don't stand a chance against this waterproof formula. This means BUSINESS — and will make sure you get the super-pigmented look you wanted all darn day.
27. A magnifying LED mirror, because this will help you get up and close and personal with that mascara wand. Plus it mimic natural light so there are no, um, surprises when you leave your house.
28. A Lipstick Queen lipstick so you don't have to hunt down a shade that feels natural. This little stick of magic shifts into a fitting hue based on your lips' pH level, which is a heck of a lot easier than standing in front of the makeup counter for approximately 17 hours.
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