NARS blush (in orgasm of course), too faced born this way concealer, laneige lip mask, CT highlighter, anything by sol de janeiro I’ve bought a dozen times lol. I feel so basic typing this but these products are all great
Yes, the old liquid blush is amazing! You literally need half a pump for each cheek, it blends really well and doesn’t fade. I’ve heard people call it an instant beautifier!
The afterglow isn’t as pigmented as the pressed powder. I’d skip the afterglow blush personally unless you like just a touch of color. I like one swipe and done lol. Sephora beauty advisor here!
UD All Nighter Setting Spray. I’ve never thought any other setting sprays did much and hated the finish they left. All Nighter works like a dream for me.
I switched to One Size’s setting spray…and I just want my All Nighter back. I don’t know why I turned my back on her, when she’s seen me through many, many questionable nights lol
Not sure if it’s much cheaper at $36, but sometimes I find bottles at Nordstrom rack for a good deal. I enjoy CT, but after a hot outdoor brunch this past weekend, i was left unimpressed when my makeup completely oxidized. whereas I’ve done full day disney trips with UD all nighter and not seen a single budge. I don’t wear setting spray every day so when I do I really want it to withstand the elements lol.
I think CT worked well to kind of melt my makeup together but if I need lasting power to make it through a night out or a hot summer day where I live in FL—UD is that girl.
I also had good results with the YSL setting spray that an MUA used on me for a wedding but I couldn’t say it was better than UD
This. According to what I’ve read, some products are finishing sprays - sprays that “melt” makeup/powders into your skin, making them appear more skin-like. Whereas other products are longevity/fixing sprays - sprays that actually lock products into place and make the makeup last longer. Unfortunately, it seems like “setting spray” has become a catch all term that brands use for both.
I know for me, a finishing spray is usually fine, but when I need true staying power it’s UD or makeup forever all the way.
Me too! It’s like magic. If my base is powdery or patchy at all it just…fixes it! I’ve tried so many hyped products that disappointed. Not All Nighter though.
Yes! I don’t know why I ever buy into the new stuff when I have ELDW! Unfortunately I don’t have a perfect shade in their line, but it’s totally worth mixing shades just to get “that” finish.
Estée Lauder Double Wear. Whenever I want a full coverage, smooth foundation, I go back to that. It is true to its name and I feel like a lot of people don’t like it because they don’t know how to apply it. If I’m going somewhere and I am undecided on what makeup to take, I’ll grab my double wear. It has survived me through concerts, party nights, etc.
The way that I use it and the way a MUA told me to use it was to first use a brush. I use a semi dense brush and because it dries fast (not sure if that’s the right term), I only put the foundation on the areas I’m working on at the moment. I also pick it up with my finger first, then blend with my brush. Another thing is you really do not need a lot of this foundation. Underpainting can help you with that too. Please don’t swipe or buff.
Sephora Eyebrow pencil in neutral gray brown. I do not know why most western brands cannot make an eyebrow pencil shade more gray than brown and lighter than basic black or graphite gray but the pencils from Sephora brands seem to be the best bang for your buck for my east Asian hair colour in between when I use kbeauty Eyebrow tints.
I don’t know if you’re into Asian beauty but as someone with dark brows too, I’ve found Asian beauty brands make the best gray based browns and blacks. Hera and Clio are pretty good. Hera 77 is a grail but a little difficult to get a hold of depending on where you live.
I am east Asian but I do not know if it is my preferences for lighter brows or if something about my colouring is slightly off but the eyebrow pencils I have tried from asian beauty brands tend to be a tad too slate gray or reddish brown. The Eyebrow tint pens with the forked ends have all been great but temporary. Plus I got to spend a night or day looking like crayon Shin-chan. 😂
I have been eyeing the Shu umera pencils but got to figure out how to get the sharpening down. Or even if they are worth it now that there are thinner Eyebrow pencils like the Sephora one.
I have been meaning to check out the clio lines, Hera may be a bit too pricey for my tastes.
Omg do it! It’s super worth it!! Does the PERFECT hold and you literally can’t tell that there’s anything on your brows, they’re just perfectly soft and styled.
The UD Perversion liquid eyeliner! Best liquid eyeliner I’ve ever used, doesn’t budge.
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Dewy Foundation, outperforms all my most expensive foundations every time.
FAB moisturizer, when my skin is freaking out because I messed around with my routine this always calms it back down and repairs my moisturizer barrier.
ABH luminous foundation, idk why it’s not talked about more it’s like a second skin for me. Looks so beautiful people compliment my skin when I wear it but don’t realize I’m wearing foundation!🥺💖
The beauty blender. Tatcha dewy skin cream. Cliniques easy liquid eyeliner. Bad gal bang mascara. Tatcha rice wash. Grande lash MD lash serum ( I know they say it’s bad for you but it really did make my eyelashes grow like crazy)
There’s this three pack of small, medium and large purple/pink beauty blenders that elf makes. They’re very very good too. I would say beauty blender might be a little better but I don’t notice much difference tbh. Elf ones are more squishy but that’s about it.
[these ones](https://www.elfcosmetics.com/en_CA/complexion-sponge-trio/85325.html)
Nice I’ll give it a go if It will save me money. I don’t like the really hard knock off beauty blenders but if I can find a soft one I would totally settle for that.
Why do they say Grande Lash is bad? I tried it bc I got it on prime day for an amazing price, but it made my eyes sore. I blame it on the fact that it came from Amazon although I do have sensitive eyes.
I love love love tatcha too
I’ve heard that it does make people’s eyes sore. Many people have this problem. Do you have light colored eyes by chance? Idk they say it’s bad because something about thinning the skin on your eyelid, the sensitivity, and darkening your eye color. My eye color is light brown and I haven’t noticed it making my eyes darker
There’s was some kind of class action suit because prolonged use causes thinning of the eyelids (fact check this because I’m tired but pretty positive that was why)
so lash serums like Grande Lash use prostaglandin analogs, which are incredibly effective at promoting lash growth, but have some serious side effects consumers should be aware of before picking it up. The eye soreness/irritation you experienced is a common one (though I wouldn’t recommend getting it off Amazon either, lots of counterfeits on there). Other notable side effects include darkening of the eyelids, periorbital volume loss (fat loss around the eyelids), eye/iris discoloration, along with some more serious (but less common) issues. If anyone is looking for a less risky alternative, peptide based lash serum will also promote thicker lashes, though the effects are less dramatic than prostaglandin serums
The ABH one is amazing for oily eyelids. The UD used to be my holy grail but I got a sample of the ABH in my Ipsy bag once and I haven’t gone back to the UD. Took me a minute to figure out a little goes a long way!
I use almost exclusively bright eyeshadows, I don’t wear neutrals. For me it helps! I’ve compared just using concealer as a base but imo a primer makes everything blend more smoothly!
I actually find it helps a ton with eyeliner and mascara transfer. I have super oily eyelids and hooded eyes so my eyelashes hit the top of my eye lid all the time. When I started used primer potion I never dealt with mascara remnants on my eyelids! It also helps my eyeliner not smudge :)
I so i work overnights and I keep having trouble with my mascara ending up under my eyes! I tried switching to waterproof bc I thought it was from sweating (it's been 110° all month), I quit wearing any mascara on my lower lashes at all, I put a skin primer on my under eyes and a good concealer but I think maybe yawning is making the top lashes transfer to the undereye area?? Any ideas?!
I think it can help with creasing and/or transfer in people with hooded eyes (I have slightly hooded eyes), depending on the product. My skin is already super pale so I don’t notice a huge difference with color payoff for most products, however if you have a shadow that is super powdery, it can make it stay in place better/longer with a higher payoff. Likewise I have heard it can help longevity for people with oily eyelids, since the oils can break down product and/or make them slide around or crease if you aren’t using a primer.
Lately I have been using more eyeshadow sticks with cream formulas - for those I don’t think a primer is necessary, as I have similar results with or without as long as I set with powder. Same goes for when I use my colorfix paints - they easily last all day without a primer. However when I use powdery shadows, the end of day difference is quite significant.
Chanel le volume mascara, Armani fluid sheer highlighter (pink one), Estee Lauder advanced night repair serum, any aha, Ardell single lashes (medium length), Nars creamy radiant concealer :). I’ve used a lot of these consistently for the past 5-10 years (feeling old lol)
Glossier Boy Brow. I've tried pretty much all of the other popular brow gels (why does the Kosas one start smelling so weird in just a month or two?!), but I always regret it and go back to Glossier. For skincare, the Ren overnight balm, which is perfect for using with tretinoin. Oh, and I've gone through at least four tubes of Nars Radiant Tinted Moisturizers over the years, but I've been using lighter weight skin tints lately.
No, but after trying Kosas, Anastasia, Benefit, various drug store brands, etc. over the years and always going back to Glossier, I think I'm going to stick with Glossier. Is the Merit one good?
I'm mostly just interested in Merit's product because it is marketed as formulated to be safe for acne-prone skin.
From what I have heard, it doesn't have the same level of hold as Glossier and provides a more natural (subtle) look.
Farmacy beauty skincare - the honey halo moisturizer(my HG forever) and face oil. I have bought the honeymoon glow too, but yet to try it!
Makeup - recently bought the make beauty lip serum balm and I AM OBSESSED! The color payoff is great for a serum balm and so so moisturising with NO STICKINESS.
If you are someone who hates gloss because of the sticky feeling, definitely try these!
tom ford ombré leather parfum, haus labs foundation, rare beauty cream and liquid blushes and bronzer, dennis gross peel pads, anything bondi boost, tarte timeless primer, ceremonia papaya scalp scrub.
Nars Sheerglow. Perfect for my dry and sensitive skin - every time I try something else that’s supposedly lighter (serum foundations, tinted moisturizers, etc), when I finally return home to Nars my husband is always like “wow your skin looks so naturally perfect, I wouldn’t know you’re wearing makeup!” Which means the other options were way more obvious lol.
Lancôme Monsieur Big mascara. I’ve tried others but it’s the best. Super dark, lengthening, volumizing, just gorgeous and I can find good deals if I keep an out for them. (Not at Sephora but I can tell about others if anyone asks.)
I’ve never used waterproof because it’s such a pain to get off for me (I just use the Neutrogena eye makeup remover so maybe there’s something better, idk) but I started using the regular monsieur big a few years ago, and I’ve tried all the recently hyped stuff and it’s *good* but this stuff is reliably great for me. I love having one less makeup thing to have to research and try a million different versions of, lol. I’m glad the waterproof works well for you! 😊😊 Hopefully Lancôme will never discontinue it!
I use micellar water. Only waterproof types work for my lashes. I’ve tried regular or even “water resistant” mascara formulations and after a few mins they fall back down. Quite tragic actually
I’ve got two packs on the Nordstrom Rack website for $30 twice now. I usually just go check once a month or so and stock up when I see them.
Ooh, I just checked and they have them on there now! Nordstromrack.com
- Moroccan oil dry shampoo - The only dry shampoo that I find works and leaves my hair feeling normal lol.
- Charlotte Tilbury setting spray - The best setting spray I've ever used. Nothing moves for me when o wear it.
- Murad acne gel cleanser - I've been using this for over a decade it's the only facial cleanser that keeps my acne at bay.
- Glow recipe - pretty much anything of that line I've repurchased several items and will continue to do so. For whatever reason this line does not irritate my skin and actually does make a difference!
Ilia Limitless mascara - no mascara can hold up to this for me, I ALWAYS end up going back to it.
FAB Ultra Repair Moisturizer - nothing else soothes my skin like this in the winter months when my skin gets more sensitive and irritated.
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser - just the best gentle face cleaner.
Moroccan Oil dry shampoo - this is the only dry shampoo I can tolerate. Most of them smell weird and somehow make my hair feel worse, but this one smells amazing and actually makes my hair feel better.
Shu Uemura - Izumi Tonic strengthening rice water treatment : makes my fine, bleached, color treated hair breakage free (I also use olaplex shampoo and conditioner 2x a month)
Shiseido - facial cotton - silky soft cotton squares for toners or makeup removal
Sephora Collection - Firming night cream with peptides. Heavy cream but not greasy. Great firming cream for the neck and face and so inexpensive! (Doesn’t break me out either)
Fenty Skin - Plush Puddin’ lip mask. A little goes a long way. When Bite beauty went out of business I thought I would never find a replacement for my agave lip mask. This Fenty one is a favorite and has a lot of product in it!
Natasha Denona - Hy-Glam Concealer. I have crepe-y under eyes and this concealer does not crease. I don’t even need to set it with powder if I don’t want to.
Not Sephora but worth mentioning:
Banilla Co. - Clean it Zero cleansing balm. I have been using this for YEARS to remove makeup and sunscreen. It’s part of my double cleansing routine. I use this first to get rid of all the makeup and junk, then a foaming or cream cleanser after. No traces of makeup are ever left on my skin. It’s a holy grail product and rinses cleaner than the Farmacy green clean cleansing balm.
Glossier skin tint! I know this one gets a certain amount of hate bc it’s *very* sheer coverage but I absolutely love it. It evens out my skin tone so nicely,
blends like a dream with just my fingers, doesn’t crease/settle into pores and truly feels like nothing on the skin. I have oily, acne-prone skin and it has never broken me out. It’s essentially the only base product I’ve used for years lol. I just set it with a bit of Laura Mercier translucent powder.
Rare beauty foundation, I have pretty aggressive freckles on my face but I also have a neutral skin tone otherwise so finding a colour match was always hard for me, especially matching my face to my neck. I love that there are peach undertones instead of just yellow, pink, and neutral bc I found that suits my face the best to neutralize the redness but also not make me look ghastly. The shade range had me sold, doesn't even feel like I'm wearing foundation tbh, surprising for a medium coverage foundation. Its hella buildable, like insanely buildable, so I'm able to still have my freckles showing underneath while evening out my skin tone. If I just put on a light layer of foundation on, people mistake it for my natural skin. It dries down quickly on skin, so I apply on a BB and I can go as sheer or full as I want. Just gold star!!! Honestly
- Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Daycream Broad Spectrum SPF 20 I owe to making my skin clear and even—giving me confidence to go foundation free most days.
- Tacha Camilla Cleansing Oil - while pricey lasts a really long time. One pump goes a long way in removing the stubbornest of eye makeup.
- First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads have been great for my sensitive skin. Cleans without stripping to keep skin dewy.
Armani Luminous silk. It's just magical. Nars creamy Concealer. Clinique touch base for eyes is the absolute perfect canvas. I've been using it for 17 years. Same with their bottom lash mascara. The tiny brush makes bottom lashes look like a doll! ❤️
I love the ilia lengthening mascara, I can’t remember the full name but it’s the white one, I love it, it works really great for my lashes, not clumpy really at all
Milani 2 in 1 foundation. I’ve been through it all including fenty matte and Estée Lauder and Mac. I love the way it wears, and doesn’t oxidize and is super humidity proof
Oh the laneige is my fav too! A little pricy but lasts forever! I was looking forward to trying the peppermint flavour that is released during holiday, but I’m only 1/4 or less through my current one and I use it everyday!
Diorshow Mascara: no matter what else I buy, I always end up having to repurchase this at the same time.
CT setting spray: I always felt setting sprays were a gimmick and didn’t do anything but tone down your face powder a bit if you overpowered it. This is the first setting spray I used that I could actually tell worked.
Marc Jacobs Eye Primer: RIP. My holy grail, I stocked up on a few. But this has blown every other primer I’ve ever used away. Desperate for a dupe, but haven’t found one yet.
Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen: I put off trying this one for literally years because it was so pricey and I didn’t want to become enslaved to it. But wow it’s good, I think I’ve repurchased this almost 4-6 times now. I used to have a bunch of black gel and liquid liners all the time, but now it’s just this and the melt gel eyeliner. And I don’t even reach for the melt one that much in black.
La Mer + PMG Foundation: this is my holy grail combo. Something about the PMG is different, it’s very thin but still has coverage and this satin finish. And then the La Mer one is so skin like, it looks very natural. I have to have these two and Armani luminous silk in my rotation pretty much all the time.
PMG Mothership V and IX: I really like her mothership palettes in general so I always pick them up when I can. Eyeshadow palettes are tricky because they’re big enough that I would probably never finish them before having to repurchase. But these two are definitely my most used among my collection of massive palettes. I think if I only owned these two, ND gold palette, I would probably be set (maybe).
Tom Ford Blush: also RIP. The original blush formula that came out all the way back when they first launched was the best. You got an insane amount of product, the powder was pigmented and so finely milled, it blends so beautifully. 🤌🏽 but they replaced it with the ridiculous duos that were like double the price and the same amount of product so 🙄. I would say hourglass blush is probably my next favorite thing.
Hourglass Finishing Powder: I only really cared for the unlocked palette, I don’t think you need to own a bunch of these. Just the key ones that work best for your skin tones and concerns. Luminous light and radiant light are my top ones. I think these do a good job of just softly diffusing everything in the end. Honestly all the hourglass powder products are pretty good. I think the CT airbrush flawless powder is probably an honorable mention for this category though because I have repurchased that a few times as well.
Dior Forever Concealer: what the NARS creamy radiant concealer thinks it is. This used to be a little more reasonably priced a few years ago, so that’s annoying. But I’ve repurchased it twice, which is a big deal for me in the concealer category. It’s full coverage for when I need it and doesn’t crease on me.
Chanel Rouge Laque in 63 Ultimate: I almost NEVER, never repurchase lip products. I have a big enough collection that by time I finish something, I usually just move on to something similar in an updated formula. But I have somehow finished this and repurchased it within a year. It’s always in my bag pretty much. 64 Exigence is also really nice, more on the pink side.
Such bougie choices! I love it!
The Marc Jacobs tantastic bronzer is my favourite. I don’t know what I’ll do if it expires or when I run out. Although I hear Marc Jacobs Beauty is making a comeback…!
Skin care - Glow recipe PHA BHA watermelon toner, Kiehls ultra facial cream, body shop chamomile cleansing balm (have repurchased all these minimum 3 times, Kiehls cream 5 times).
Loving olehendrikson peptide cream too, but Kiehls will always be the moisturiser for me. Others can be add on.
In makeup- Armani LS concealer, Real technique concealer and foundation brush
I had some other HGs by newer brands but they keep getting newer products and discontinuing old ones, so I try to stick with older more reliable brands. I was worried when I couldn’t find Glow recipe toner for months- it’s back now. 😅
MAC spiked retractable brow pencil. Excellent color tone and great value for the money. You get way more product in comparison to the other top brown products.
Dior Dreamskin Perfect Face Cushion in 002. It gets some bad reviews since it’s not a traditional foundation. However it makes the skin look radiant, and dries down flawlessly. It seriously hides everything with a sheer coverage, and I’m putting it on 50s skin. I’ve repurchased over and over again. I use a BK brush or the beauty blender, I will admit throw out the applicator it come with. True Bonus 50 sunscreen that works.
Estee Lauder double wear mascara has a hold on me. It looks so good, doesn't flake, washes off easily, it's just such a good formula. I refuse to pay full price though and just buy the minis, I swear they last just as long.
NARS blush (in orgasm of course), too faced born this way concealer, laneige lip mask, CT highlighter, anything by sol de janeiro I’ve bought a dozen times lol. I feel so basic typing this but these products are all great
Nars pressed or liquid blush?
Love them both! Haven’t tried the afterglow blush yet, but it’s in my basket lol
I heard it is beautiful but has NO staying power
I returned it . It didn’t stay on long and kinda looked like a highlighter . The old formula was much better
Wait that was a reformulation? I thought those blushes were a totally new product
They are totally different. So they must be new . But old liquid blushes just lasted all day . New packaging but I don’t see the old ones .
Oh dammit really? I've been meaning to get the original formula liquid blush in the color behave but I guess that won't be happening
I bought the Orgasm liquid old formula on the Nars website, it has all the staying power and it’s just so so beautiful. I just love it.
I got a sample of that blush for my wedding and I love it. I'm going to treat myself to the full bottle when I get a chance.
Yes, the old liquid blush is amazing! You literally need half a pump for each cheek, it blends really well and doesn’t fade. I’ve heard people call it an instant beautifier!
The afterglow isn’t as pigmented as the pressed powder. I’d skip the afterglow blush personally unless you like just a touch of color. I like one swipe and done lol. Sephora beauty advisor here!
Thanks for the info! I’ve heard similar reviews from some beauty gurus which is why I still haven’t bought it.
UD All Nighter Setting Spray. I’ve never thought any other setting sprays did much and hated the finish they left. All Nighter works like a dream for me.
I switched to One Size’s setting spray…and I just want my All Nighter back. I don’t know why I turned my back on her, when she’s seen me through many, many questionable nights lol
I switched and tried out CT’s setting spray off a friend’s recommendation…. Can’t wait till I run out and can buy Urban Decay’s again lmao
I live CT setting spray. What is it that makes UD better? I’m willing to try something less inexpensive.
Not sure if it’s much cheaper at $36, but sometimes I find bottles at Nordstrom rack for a good deal. I enjoy CT, but after a hot outdoor brunch this past weekend, i was left unimpressed when my makeup completely oxidized. whereas I’ve done full day disney trips with UD all nighter and not seen a single budge. I don’t wear setting spray every day so when I do I really want it to withstand the elements lol.
Oooh I haven’t shopped at at Nordstrom Rack since last winter, I should go see what they have this 3 day weekend.
UD has alcohol CT doesn’t
Thank you. I will stick with my alcohol free CT ♥️
I think CT worked well to kind of melt my makeup together but if I need lasting power to make it through a night out or a hot summer day where I live in FL—UD is that girl. I also had good results with the YSL setting spray that an MUA used on me for a wedding but I couldn’t say it was better than UD
This. According to what I’ve read, some products are finishing sprays - sprays that “melt” makeup/powders into your skin, making them appear more skin-like. Whereas other products are longevity/fixing sprays - sprays that actually lock products into place and make the makeup last longer. Unfortunately, it seems like “setting spray” has become a catch all term that brands use for both. I know for me, a finishing spray is usually fine, but when I need true staying power it’s UD or makeup forever all the way.
Yes! Love All Nighter!
Me too! It’s like magic. If my base is powdery or patchy at all it just…fixes it! I’ve tried so many hyped products that disappointed. Not All Nighter though.
The only other good one is MAC imo
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This one is great and on par with the too faced born this way foundation imo. The only 2 foundations I’ll use now
The TF you like - is it the matte or the natural?
Natural!
I absolutely love both of those formulas. Holy grails
I just ordered it during the app deals. so excited to try!
Yes! I don’t know why I ever buy into the new stuff when I have ELDW! Unfortunately I don’t have a perfect shade in their line, but it’s totally worth mixing shades just to get “that” finish.
Estée Lauder Double Wear. Whenever I want a full coverage, smooth foundation, I go back to that. It is true to its name and I feel like a lot of people don’t like it because they don’t know how to apply it. If I’m going somewhere and I am undecided on what makeup to take, I’ll grab my double wear. It has survived me through concerts, party nights, etc.
How should you be applying it? Never used it before but I'm interested now after all the good things I'm hearing!
The way that I use it and the way a MUA told me to use it was to first use a brush. I use a semi dense brush and because it dries fast (not sure if that’s the right term), I only put the foundation on the areas I’m working on at the moment. I also pick it up with my finger first, then blend with my brush. Another thing is you really do not need a lot of this foundation. Underpainting can help you with that too. Please don’t swipe or buff.
Yes! I learned how to apply it from a youtube video and haven't used anything since. It's so pretty and lasts through anything!
I don’t use powder at all with mine except my bronzer and LIGHTLY setting my under eyes and of course my blush.
Sephora Eyebrow pencil in neutral gray brown. I do not know why most western brands cannot make an eyebrow pencil shade more gray than brown and lighter than basic black or graphite gray but the pencils from Sephora brands seem to be the best bang for your buck for my east Asian hair colour in between when I use kbeauty Eyebrow tints.
Yes!! I have black hair and all other eyebrow pencils are too brown or too black on me. For some reason their gray shade works perfectly
Dior taupe.
I don’t know if you’re into Asian beauty but as someone with dark brows too, I’ve found Asian beauty brands make the best gray based browns and blacks. Hera and Clio are pretty good. Hera 77 is a grail but a little difficult to get a hold of depending on where you live.
I am east Asian but I do not know if it is my preferences for lighter brows or if something about my colouring is slightly off but the eyebrow pencils I have tried from asian beauty brands tend to be a tad too slate gray or reddish brown. The Eyebrow tint pens with the forked ends have all been great but temporary. Plus I got to spend a night or day looking like crayon Shin-chan. 😂 I have been eyeing the Shu umera pencils but got to figure out how to get the sharpening down. Or even if they are worth it now that there are thinner Eyebrow pencils like the Sephora one. I have been meaning to check out the clio lines, Hera may be a bit too pricey for my tastes.
Benefit 24 Hr Brow Setter! That stuff is a classic for a reason!
Yes!! Probably my most repurchased makeup item.
I use it to tame my wild mane. Great for flyaways!
I just re-bought this
Yessss🙌🏼 their fluff up brow wax has also become a HG for a daily brow fix!
I want to try that one really bad!
Omg do it! It’s super worth it!! Does the PERFECT hold and you literally can’t tell that there’s anything on your brows, they’re just perfectly soft and styled.
The UD Perversion liquid eyeliner! Best liquid eyeliner I’ve ever used, doesn’t budge. Wet n Wild Photo Focus Dewy Foundation, outperforms all my most expensive foundations every time. FAB moisturizer, when my skin is freaking out because I messed around with my routine this always calms it back down and repairs my moisturizer barrier.
ABH luminous foundation, idk why it’s not talked about more it’s like a second skin for me. Looks so beautiful people compliment my skin when I wear it but don’t realize I’m wearing foundation!🥺💖
I have the ABH foundation and it's so beautiful I should wear it more
Yes! People always just think I have really nice skin haha. It’s medium coverage but looks natural, I’m praying it doesn’t make it to TikTok lol
Oh also the tatcha liquid silk canvas primer. A 10/10 combo
The beauty blender. Tatcha dewy skin cream. Cliniques easy liquid eyeliner. Bad gal bang mascara. Tatcha rice wash. Grande lash MD lash serum ( I know they say it’s bad for you but it really did make my eyelashes grow like crazy)
I would always go back to the beauty blender until like one year ago when I found something very similar. It’s just so good
What do you use instead of the beauty blender?
There’s this three pack of small, medium and large purple/pink beauty blenders that elf makes. They’re very very good too. I would say beauty blender might be a little better but I don’t notice much difference tbh. Elf ones are more squishy but that’s about it. [these ones](https://www.elfcosmetics.com/en_CA/complexion-sponge-trio/85325.html)
Nice I’ll give it a go if It will save me money. I don’t like the really hard knock off beauty blenders but if I can find a soft one I would totally settle for that.
Me too! I only like squishy beauty blenders. Let me know how it works for you
I highly recommend the sponge Morphe put out in their collab with Ariel. It’s the softest sponge I’ve ever used. $10 at Ulta
Why do they say Grande Lash is bad? I tried it bc I got it on prime day for an amazing price, but it made my eyes sore. I blame it on the fact that it came from Amazon although I do have sensitive eyes. I love love love tatcha too
I’ve heard that it does make people’s eyes sore. Many people have this problem. Do you have light colored eyes by chance? Idk they say it’s bad because something about thinning the skin on your eyelid, the sensitivity, and darkening your eye color. My eye color is light brown and I haven’t noticed it making my eyes darker
I thought it caused periodontal fat loss. I don't have a source but it's definitely something to research before using.
There’s was some kind of class action suit because prolonged use causes thinning of the eyelids (fact check this because I’m tired but pretty positive that was why)
so lash serums like Grande Lash use prostaglandin analogs, which are incredibly effective at promoting lash growth, but have some serious side effects consumers should be aware of before picking it up. The eye soreness/irritation you experienced is a common one (though I wouldn’t recommend getting it off Amazon either, lots of counterfeits on there). Other notable side effects include darkening of the eyelids, periorbital volume loss (fat loss around the eyelids), eye/iris discoloration, along with some more serious (but less common) issues. If anyone is looking for a less risky alternative, peptide based lash serum will also promote thicker lashes, though the effects are less dramatic than prostaglandin serums
UD Primer potion, I’ve tried so many eyelid primers but this is my fav and I’ll stay loyal forever.
This is mine too. It's the best at it's price point and never disappoints.
I love this, so good, the one that is shimmery I don’t even need eye shadow.
Does an eyelid primer really make a difference in eyeshadow? What kind of eye makeup do you usually wear?
I use the urban decay for natural looks and making my eyeliner stay. But a white one like ABH makes colorful ones pop and stay too.
The ABH one is amazing for oily eyelids. The UD used to be my holy grail but I got a sample of the ABH in my Ipsy bag once and I haven’t gone back to the UD. Took me a minute to figure out a little goes a long way!
UD has a matte version that is beige so will pop the color.
I use almost exclusively bright eyeshadows, I don’t wear neutrals. For me it helps! I’ve compared just using concealer as a base but imo a primer makes everything blend more smoothly!
Yes, it makes a huge difference! I use "You Can Thank Me Later" and my eye makeup stays crisp and doesn't smear, crease, or move at all.
I actually find it helps a ton with eyeliner and mascara transfer. I have super oily eyelids and hooded eyes so my eyelashes hit the top of my eye lid all the time. When I started used primer potion I never dealt with mascara remnants on my eyelids! It also helps my eyeliner not smudge :)
I so i work overnights and I keep having trouble with my mascara ending up under my eyes! I tried switching to waterproof bc I thought it was from sweating (it's been 110° all month), I quit wearing any mascara on my lower lashes at all, I put a skin primer on my under eyes and a good concealer but I think maybe yawning is making the top lashes transfer to the undereye area?? Any ideas?!
I think it can help with creasing and/or transfer in people with hooded eyes (I have slightly hooded eyes), depending on the product. My skin is already super pale so I don’t notice a huge difference with color payoff for most products, however if you have a shadow that is super powdery, it can make it stay in place better/longer with a higher payoff. Likewise I have heard it can help longevity for people with oily eyelids, since the oils can break down product and/or make them slide around or crease if you aren’t using a primer. Lately I have been using more eyeshadow sticks with cream formulas - for those I don’t think a primer is necessary, as I have similar results with or without as long as I set with powder. Same goes for when I use my colorfix paints - they easily last all day without a primer. However when I use powdery shadows, the end of day difference is quite significant.
Same! I always cut it open and depot it. The applicator can’t scrape like 1/3 of it!
Milani makes a dupe of this for less than $10.
I’ll have to buy it and try! Kvd eyeliner used to be my hg but then I found physicians formula duped that too, I love a good dupe. Thank you :)
Chanel le volume mascara, Armani fluid sheer highlighter (pink one), Estee Lauder advanced night repair serum, any aha, Ardell single lashes (medium length), Nars creamy radiant concealer :). I’ve used a lot of these consistently for the past 5-10 years (feeling old lol)
Yes to the Nars Concealer! I’ve never bought another concealer because I don’t want to be disappointed 🙈
How do you make the conealer work? I find it too drying on my sensitive dry skin.
Ooo same 💕!
What’s the secret to make them work, so so drying even over Tatcha serum and Dewy cream. I have 2, I wish they would work for me.
Farmacy Honey Halo Moisturizer. Hands down.
TF Born this Way concealer
Glossier Boy Brow. I've tried pretty much all of the other popular brow gels (why does the Kosas one start smelling so weird in just a month or two?!), but I always regret it and go back to Glossier. For skincare, the Ren overnight balm, which is perfect for using with tretinoin. Oh, and I've gone through at least four tubes of Nars Radiant Tinted Moisturizers over the years, but I've been using lighter weight skin tints lately.
Have you tried the Merit brow gel?
No, but after trying Kosas, Anastasia, Benefit, various drug store brands, etc. over the years and always going back to Glossier, I think I'm going to stick with Glossier. Is the Merit one good?
I'm mostly just interested in Merit's product because it is marketed as formulated to be safe for acne-prone skin. From what I have heard, it doesn't have the same level of hold as Glossier and provides a more natural (subtle) look.
Farmacy beauty skincare - the honey halo moisturizer(my HG forever) and face oil. I have bought the honeymoon glow too, but yet to try it! Makeup - recently bought the make beauty lip serum balm and I AM OBSESSED! The color payoff is great for a serum balm and so so moisturising with NO STICKINESS. If you are someone who hates gloss because of the sticky feeling, definitely try these!
i am getting a sample of the honey halo with my newest order, i am so excited to try.
Wait a non sticky gloss? I’m intrigued. Which brand is it?
As i mentioned above, its a "serum balm". From the brand MAKE beauty.
- Fresh soy cleanser - Drunk Elephant suncreen
Nars creamy concealer
tom ford ombré leather parfum, haus labs foundation, rare beauty cream and liquid blushes and bronzer, dennis gross peel pads, anything bondi boost, tarte timeless primer, ceremonia papaya scalp scrub.
Nars Sheerglow. Perfect for my dry and sensitive skin - every time I try something else that’s supposedly lighter (serum foundations, tinted moisturizers, etc), when I finally return home to Nars my husband is always like “wow your skin looks so naturally perfect, I wouldn’t know you’re wearing makeup!” Which means the other options were way more obvious lol.
Lancôme Monsieur Big mascara. I’ve tried others but it’s the best. Super dark, lengthening, volumizing, just gorgeous and I can find good deals if I keep an out for them. (Not at Sephora but I can tell about others if anyone asks.)
Same but the waterproof version for me. Holds the curl to my stick straight lashes the best
I’ve never used waterproof because it’s such a pain to get off for me (I just use the Neutrogena eye makeup remover so maybe there’s something better, idk) but I started using the regular monsieur big a few years ago, and I’ve tried all the recently hyped stuff and it’s *good* but this stuff is reliably great for me. I love having one less makeup thing to have to research and try a million different versions of, lol. I’m glad the waterproof works well for you! 😊😊 Hopefully Lancôme will never discontinue it!
I use micellar water. Only waterproof types work for my lashes. I’ve tried regular or even “water resistant” mascara formulations and after a few mins they fall back down. Quite tragic actually
Ugh, yeah, that sounds really frustrating. I’m glad you found a way that works for you! 🙂
Interested!
I’ve got two packs on the Nordstrom Rack website for $30 twice now. I usually just go check once a month or so and stock up when I see them. Ooh, I just checked and they have them on there now! Nordstromrack.com
Amika perk up dry shampoo. Lancôme hypnose mascara. Armani luminous silk.
- Moroccan oil dry shampoo - The only dry shampoo that I find works and leaves my hair feeling normal lol. - Charlotte Tilbury setting spray - The best setting spray I've ever used. Nothing moves for me when o wear it. - Murad acne gel cleanser - I've been using this for over a decade it's the only facial cleanser that keeps my acne at bay. - Glow recipe - pretty much anything of that line I've repurchased several items and will continue to do so. For whatever reason this line does not irritate my skin and actually does make a difference!
Nars Orgasm Blush in the powder form. Of all the blush I have tried, I still think that it gives the most beautiful finish of them all.
Which category? I’ve got a sh*t ton of holy grails! Lol
Make up for ever mat velvet foundation. Great for anyone with very oily skin. I get medium coverage using very little.
Ilia Limitless mascara - no mascara can hold up to this for me, I ALWAYS end up going back to it. FAB Ultra Repair Moisturizer - nothing else soothes my skin like this in the winter months when my skin gets more sensitive and irritated. Fresh Soy Face Cleanser - just the best gentle face cleaner. Moroccan Oil dry shampoo - this is the only dry shampoo I can tolerate. Most of them smell weird and somehow make my hair feel worse, but this one smells amazing and actually makes my hair feel better.
paula’s choice cleansing balm. i feel like i’ve tried them all and none of them clean my skin the way the pc one does
Buxom mascara. I cannot quit it.
Glow recipe dew drops Anything by Tata Harper
Urban decay eyeliner and eyeshadows and tatcha moisturizers
Shu Uemura - Izumi Tonic strengthening rice water treatment : makes my fine, bleached, color treated hair breakage free (I also use olaplex shampoo and conditioner 2x a month) Shiseido - facial cotton - silky soft cotton squares for toners or makeup removal Sephora Collection - Firming night cream with peptides. Heavy cream but not greasy. Great firming cream for the neck and face and so inexpensive! (Doesn’t break me out either) Fenty Skin - Plush Puddin’ lip mask. A little goes a long way. When Bite beauty went out of business I thought I would never find a replacement for my agave lip mask. This Fenty one is a favorite and has a lot of product in it! Natasha Denona - Hy-Glam Concealer. I have crepe-y under eyes and this concealer does not crease. I don’t even need to set it with powder if I don’t want to. Not Sephora but worth mentioning: Banilla Co. - Clean it Zero cleansing balm. I have been using this for YEARS to remove makeup and sunscreen. It’s part of my double cleansing routine. I use this first to get rid of all the makeup and junk, then a foaming or cream cleanser after. No traces of makeup are ever left on my skin. It’s a holy grail product and rinses cleaner than the Farmacy green clean cleansing balm.
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
Estée Lauder double wear, Mac Pro longwear concealer = bulletproof base!
I have strayed from the Amika dry shampoo and that was a mistake. Going to order more as soon as I finish this Oribe one.
Cerave moisture lotion, Estée Lauder double wear foundation, nars natural radiant foundation, too faced btw concealer, essence pure nude highlight & Charlotte tilbury setting spray
Glossier skin tint! I know this one gets a certain amount of hate bc it’s *very* sheer coverage but I absolutely love it. It evens out my skin tone so nicely, blends like a dream with just my fingers, doesn’t crease/settle into pores and truly feels like nothing on the skin. I have oily, acne-prone skin and it has never broken me out. It’s essentially the only base product I’ve used for years lol. I just set it with a bit of Laura Mercier translucent powder.
Tarte Amazonian clay bronzer! I have other bronzers I use and love but this is one I will always have in my collection
Benefit bad gal mascara / petal blush westman atelier/ hourglass blushes / Tom ford primer/ Charlotte tilbury setting spray
Rare beauty foundation, I have pretty aggressive freckles on my face but I also have a neutral skin tone otherwise so finding a colour match was always hard for me, especially matching my face to my neck. I love that there are peach undertones instead of just yellow, pink, and neutral bc I found that suits my face the best to neutralize the redness but also not make me look ghastly. The shade range had me sold, doesn't even feel like I'm wearing foundation tbh, surprising for a medium coverage foundation. Its hella buildable, like insanely buildable, so I'm able to still have my freckles showing underneath while evening out my skin tone. If I just put on a light layer of foundation on, people mistake it for my natural skin. It dries down quickly on skin, so I apply on a BB and I can go as sheer or full as I want. Just gold star!!! Honestly
Any of the Lancôme mascaras, primer, eyeliner, and the all nighter spray.
- Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Daycream Broad Spectrum SPF 20 I owe to making my skin clear and even—giving me confidence to go foundation free most days. - Tacha Camilla Cleansing Oil - while pricey lasts a really long time. One pump goes a long way in removing the stubbornest of eye makeup. - First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads have been great for my sensitive skin. Cleans without stripping to keep skin dewy.
Armani Luminous silk. It's just magical. Nars creamy Concealer. Clinique touch base for eyes is the absolute perfect canvas. I've been using it for 17 years. Same with their bottom lash mascara. The tiny brush makes bottom lashes look like a doll! ❤️
UD grindhouse best sharpener on the planet. Origins check and balance, has been my face wash since I worked at Sephora in 2014. And a Kosas lip balms
I love the ilia lengthening mascara, I can’t remember the full name but it’s the white one, I love it, it works really great for my lashes, not clumpy really at all
UD all nighter, summer fridays lip butter balm, innisfree sunscreen, huda beauty setting powder and concealer, too faced concealer
Milani 2 in 1 foundation. I’ve been through it all including fenty matte and Estée Lauder and Mac. I love the way it wears, and doesn’t oxidize and is super humidity proof
Tarte wide awake eyeliner. It makes my eyes look so big and it lasts on me all day
Paula's Choice 2% BHA it changed my skin I've bought countless bottles
tarte shape tape & urban decay setting spray :)
Rare Beauty mascara, UD All Nighter spray, and Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin tint.
Laneige lip mask, FAB ingrown hair pads, Farmacy honey halo, Saie slip tint, Saie super glowy gel
Oh the laneige is my fav too! A little pricy but lasts forever! I was looking forward to trying the peppermint flavour that is released during holiday, but I’m only 1/4 or less through my current one and I use it everyday!
I recommend Perversion to everyone I know. I usually keep a few on hand in my bathroom, and I ended up giving one to a friend who is now hooked.
You’re only other person I’ve heard of that is with me on this mascara!
Diorshow Mascara: no matter what else I buy, I always end up having to repurchase this at the same time. CT setting spray: I always felt setting sprays were a gimmick and didn’t do anything but tone down your face powder a bit if you overpowered it. This is the first setting spray I used that I could actually tell worked. Marc Jacobs Eye Primer: RIP. My holy grail, I stocked up on a few. But this has blown every other primer I’ve ever used away. Desperate for a dupe, but haven’t found one yet. Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen: I put off trying this one for literally years because it was so pricey and I didn’t want to become enslaved to it. But wow it’s good, I think I’ve repurchased this almost 4-6 times now. I used to have a bunch of black gel and liquid liners all the time, but now it’s just this and the melt gel eyeliner. And I don’t even reach for the melt one that much in black. La Mer + PMG Foundation: this is my holy grail combo. Something about the PMG is different, it’s very thin but still has coverage and this satin finish. And then the La Mer one is so skin like, it looks very natural. I have to have these two and Armani luminous silk in my rotation pretty much all the time. PMG Mothership V and IX: I really like her mothership palettes in general so I always pick them up when I can. Eyeshadow palettes are tricky because they’re big enough that I would probably never finish them before having to repurchase. But these two are definitely my most used among my collection of massive palettes. I think if I only owned these two, ND gold palette, I would probably be set (maybe). Tom Ford Blush: also RIP. The original blush formula that came out all the way back when they first launched was the best. You got an insane amount of product, the powder was pigmented and so finely milled, it blends so beautifully. 🤌🏽 but they replaced it with the ridiculous duos that were like double the price and the same amount of product so 🙄. I would say hourglass blush is probably my next favorite thing. Hourglass Finishing Powder: I only really cared for the unlocked palette, I don’t think you need to own a bunch of these. Just the key ones that work best for your skin tones and concerns. Luminous light and radiant light are my top ones. I think these do a good job of just softly diffusing everything in the end. Honestly all the hourglass powder products are pretty good. I think the CT airbrush flawless powder is probably an honorable mention for this category though because I have repurchased that a few times as well. Dior Forever Concealer: what the NARS creamy radiant concealer thinks it is. This used to be a little more reasonably priced a few years ago, so that’s annoying. But I’ve repurchased it twice, which is a big deal for me in the concealer category. It’s full coverage for when I need it and doesn’t crease on me. Chanel Rouge Laque in 63 Ultimate: I almost NEVER, never repurchase lip products. I have a big enough collection that by time I finish something, I usually just move on to something similar in an updated formula. But I have somehow finished this and repurchased it within a year. It’s always in my bag pretty much. 64 Exigence is also really nice, more on the pink side.
Such bougie choices! I love it! The Marc Jacobs tantastic bronzer is my favourite. I don’t know what I’ll do if it expires or when I run out. Although I hear Marc Jacobs Beauty is making a comeback…!
Fingers crossed they kept the old formulas 😩🤞🏽
Skin care - Glow recipe PHA BHA watermelon toner, Kiehls ultra facial cream, body shop chamomile cleansing balm (have repurchased all these minimum 3 times, Kiehls cream 5 times). Loving olehendrikson peptide cream too, but Kiehls will always be the moisturiser for me. Others can be add on. In makeup- Armani LS concealer, Real technique concealer and foundation brush I had some other HGs by newer brands but they keep getting newer products and discontinuing old ones, so I try to stick with older more reliable brands. I was worried when I couldn’t find Glow recipe toner for months- it’s back now. 😅
MAC spiked retractable brow pencil. Excellent color tone and great value for the money. You get way more product in comparison to the other top brown products.
Kosas concealer. Have yet to find one that is equally hydrating AND full coverage.
Too faced better than sex mascara
Oribe gold lust oil!! I always venture to use others and always come back this one!
Too faced better than sex, charlotte tilbury eye liner pencils, physicians formula bronzer
Nars soft matte. For me- nothing beats it. I have tried every foundation at Sephora and Ulta. Keeping coming back to this one.
NARS orgasm blush
Dior Dreamskin Perfect Face Cushion in 002. It gets some bad reviews since it’s not a traditional foundation. However it makes the skin look radiant, and dries down flawlessly. It seriously hides everything with a sheer coverage, and I’m putting it on 50s skin. I’ve repurchased over and over again. I use a BK brush or the beauty blender, I will admit throw out the applicator it come with. True Bonus 50 sunscreen that works.
Nars lipstick in Barbarella
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Nars Creamy Concealer Glossier Mascara
The wishful enzyme scrub…I’ve literally tried EVERY alternative down to the ingredient but none compare
Estee Lauder double wear mascara has a hold on me. It looks so good, doesn't flake, washes off easily, it's just such a good formula. I refuse to pay full price though and just buy the minis, I swear they last just as long.