This is the best lip gloss ever, I’m just going to come out and say it. Not only does it come in a bunch of really pretty colors like Diane’s Tuberose, Beyonce’s Red, and Kate’s Plum, BUT IT DOESN’T COME OFF. I put the gloss on in the morning, performed in a play, went swimming with my friends, took a shower, ate lunch, went to a party, and by the end of the day it was still on (and I never had to re-apply!). It’s a two-part system where first you apply the color and then when it’s dry, you apply the glossy sealant. About $9.99 at any basic drugstore.
I simply adore benefit’s boxed bronzers/blushes. I own “CORALista” (it gives you a tropical glow) and here’s the fun thing: it smells great! It’s currently my favorite line because the powders come in really great colors (brightening “dandelion,” peachy “georgia,” and blushing “thrrrob,” to name a few) and they make your cheeks smell fruitlicious! About $28 online or at Sephora.
This is the blackest, black eye shadow. Just looking at this eyeshadow is like looking into a black hole! I like to use it as a smoothing and matte-ing technique on top of my liquid eyeliner, but when wetted it doubles as a liquid eyeliner. Even when I have been wearing this all day and rubbing my eyes, it still remains darker than most other brands. About $14.50 at department store MAC counters or a bit cheaper online.
This is best drugstore eyeshadow I have found. Unlike a lot of eyeshadows that look amazing in their packaging but look pale once you apply them, this product looks as bright and vivid when applied as it does in the container. It comes with a palette of 4 eyeshadows and instructions on the back of the box that outline exactly how to use the colors, taking the guess work out of the artistry of eyeshadow. About $6.98 at any drugstore or grocery store.
This eyeshadow primer is definitely one of my go-to products. It makes all of my cheap shadows "pop" and intensify, and it makes my more pricey shadows look simply a-mazing! And with just a light coat on your eyelid, it prevents your eyeshadow from creasing. About $18 online or at Sephora.
Great Lash is the most sold mascara for a reason. For a super-affordable price, it lengthens and thickens your eyelashes without any clumps. And since mascaras should be replaced monthly, there is no point in buying a more expensive one that does the same job. About $4.24 at Walmart or any drugstore.
This does everything concealer should do, and does it wonderfully. MAC touts it as “liquid camouflage for the skin,” which is true, covering every little imperfection but you can’t tell you’re wearing any cover-up. It’s also pretty resistant and lasts a long time. About $16.50 at MAC department counters
This concealer is super lightweight, covers imperfections well, and you can’t tell you are wearing it. It’s the best drugstore concealer I have ever tried, however, I first tried it in the summer and by the end of winter, I tried to use it again but my skin was so pale I had to buy a different color to match my skin and it didn’t seem to work as well. So I will conclude that it looks best on slightly darker skin. About $7.72 at Walmart or basic drugstores.
I like to use this eyeliner to line the upper waterline of my eye. It’s waterproof, it doesn’t burn my eyes, it glides on super easily, and it makes eyes (and lashes) look fuller without looking lined. This technique is great for a super natural look. About $14.50 at MAC counters in department stores.
While this is advertised as a lip gloss and a lip plumper, my lips never seem fuller after using it. Nevertheless, it still looks really pretty on and it comes in vibrant colors while smelling sweet. Plus, it tickles your lips, which I love! I have around 50 lip glosses and this is the most fun to wear just because of the way it feels and smells.$29)
Urban Decay's Deluxe Shadow Box has been a favorite of mine for quite awhile now. It comes with nine awesome colors (Fishnet, Honey, Ransom, Graffiti, Zero, Peace, Shag, Scratch and Underground), which are great for going out, as stage makeup, and just for playing around with (I have spent many an hour with my Urban Decay eye shadows just experimenting). About $38 online or at department stores.
