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We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about the things in their makeup bags that make them feel the most confident. Here are the beautiful results:
1. A superpowered hair dryer capable of pumping up the volume and diffusing self-doubt.
2. Diorshow mascara to give you better lashes than a flirting cartoon character.
3. A go-to flat iron that could put the pros out of business.
4. A sleek eyelash curler almost as beauteous as the lashes it'll give you.
5. Kiss press-on nails, for the look of a fancy manicure minus all the time and money.
6. Pretty-scented dry shampoo so your locks can look fierce even if you've overslept.
7. theBalm's Meet Matt(e) Hughes lip color in "Charming," which lives up to its name (and then some).
8. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Longwear Foundation for a skintone match so perfect it's as if you were nakey, nakey, nakey.
9. Too Faced's Better Than Sex Mascara, because sure sex is cool but have you ever tried truly terrific waterproof makeup?
10. Eva NYC Mane Magic, a 10-in-1 primer that protects your hair from the heat of your styling tools, prevents frizz, detangles, adds shine and softness, and basically saves the day in every way.
11. A glam bronzer that deserves to take home the gold.
12. BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid Highlighter in "Opal," because in the immortal words of Smash Mouth, you'll never shine if you don't glow. Luckily, this stuff will have you doing both.
13. DevaCurl Coconut Curl Styler that will make you look in the mirror and go, "damn, curl."
14. Ardell's Demi Wispies lashes, faux lashes ready to provide your new mantra: "eye got this."
15. Gel nail polish for a mood-boosting look that lasts.
16. Benefit Ka-Brow! eyebrow color gel to give your daily routine a truly high-brow vibe. You'll use it so often your other products will get gel-ous.
17. Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint, aka a red lip that looks good on everyone — for Rihl.
18. Kat Von D tattoo liner, a product that's aptly named, since you'll want to commit to it permanently.
19. Anastasia of Beverly Hills Dip Brow Pomade, to fill in those awesome arches and leave you saying "brow down, bitches."
20. Moroccoanoil dry shampoo that'll have you feeling fly as a mother in no time.
21. bareMinerals powder, the perfect foundation for your face — and your confidence.
22. GlamGlow Supermud — a luxe mask for clearing away both oil and insecurities.
23. A matte red lipstick with day-changing powers.
24. Tarte's Swamp Queen palette so you can say "see ya later, alligator," to self-doubt.
25. Urban Decay Perversion Mascara to help those pretty peepers pop.
26. A bright hair color to leave you feeling as bold on the inside as you look on the outside.
27. A classic red nail polish like OPI's "I'm Not Really a Waitress," which'll have you looking chic no matter your occupation.
28. A wild shade of lipstick that makes it basically impossible to be a wallflower.
29. Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick in "Berlin", a color so powerful, it may be the cure for the common cold.
30. Tarte Maracuja Oil, which just might convince you to join the no-makeup movement with its moisturizing magic.
31. MAC lipstick in "Royal" to mark the start of your purple reign.
YES, REGINA, I KNOW.
