Buzz
1. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, because no makeup look is truly flawless without well-prepped skin. This non-comedogenic moisturizer is perfect for soothing dry, itchy, or flaky skin, thanks to ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides. *Also*, one reviewer picked it up after a YouTube MUA recommendation!
2. E.l.f.'s Poreless Putty Primer is perfect for minimizing the look of pores, giving you a flawless base. Reviewers rave about how it helps keep your makeup intact all day, so you won’t need to worry about constant touch-ups!
3. Or, try Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré, which doubles as both a moisturizer and primer, packed with ultra-hydrating and calming ingredients like aloe vera and shea butter. Its fast-absorbing matte finish smooths out pores, leaving you with a glowing look that will have you checking your reflection more than once — as you should!
4. Estée Lauder's Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation ensures you’ll have perfect skin for 24 hours straight (!) without worrying about your at-home makeup skills fading away. This full-coverage, oil-controlling, matte formula (available in 56 shades) will keep your skin looking flawless all day long!
Raving review: "If I could marry this foundation, I totally would! It’s amazing! I’m sure celebrities and actors use it! My skin is super oily, and my old foundations would always slide off or look cakey, but not this one. It feels like a second skin! I used to contour, blush, and highlight every day, but with this foundation, just brows and simple eyes do the trick! You'll look airbrushed and flawless, even under magnifying mirrors!" —Amizeria
Available at Sephora for $52 (56 shades to choose from).
5. Or, try a medium-coverage Nars Light-Reflecting Foundation, a makeup-skincare hybrid that helps protect your skin’s moisture barrier with Japanese lilyturf. This buildable, breathable formula not only gives you an even base but also helps improve skin clarity!
Promising review: "I’m a professional bridal hair and makeup artist, and I just purchased this foundation for the third time today. If I want to look good, this is what I choose. I’ve tried so, so many other high-end foundations, but this makes my skin look so natural, has the perfect amount of coverage, and lasts so, so well. I can’t get enough." —AshtonHope
Get it from Sephora for $52 (available in 38 shades).
6. A Too Faced Born This Way concealer so you can brighten areas like your under eyes — *this* plus foundation will ensure nothing but perfectly matte skin is shown off to the world. A little goes a long way with this formula, so you won't be flying through the bottle either.
7. Alternatively, consider the L.A. Girl Crease-Resistant Concealer for an affordable option that still brightens and conceals under-eye circles, redness, and other skin imperfections (thanks to its brush-like applicator). It’s perfect for those with normal to oily skin, and reviewers mention it lasts all day long!
8. Laura Mercier's Setting Powder is your go-to for locking in foundation and concealer for up to 16 hours while also absorbing any excess oil. This loose powder is perfect for oily, combination, or normal skin and helps avoid that dreaded photo flashback — no need to worry about becoming the next James Charles' Flashback Mary meme!
Highly Recommended Review: "I decided to try something new after hearing so many makeup artists rave about this setting powder. I’m now obsessed! It keeps my foundation looking flawless. With my oily skin, it controls shine all day. 10/10 would definitely recommend, and I’ll be purchasing the full size!" —Hannah828
Available at Sephora for $27 (three shades available).
9. Or E.l.f.'s High Definition Powder that'll also set your makeup and help minimize fine lines, pores, and blemishes, too. The sheer formula will leave a glowy finish that gives lovely results for reviewers (and a price tag that's hard to beat)!
10. Patrick Ta's Crème Countour and powder bronzer that can sculpt and outline your features to make them *that* more snatched. Use this duo palette by first applying the crème contour to your cheekbones, jawline, and forehead (then blend), and then apply the talc-free powder on top for a bronzy goddess look that Kim K might be jealous of!
The creator behind this Asian-American makeup brand, Patrick Ta, is a celebrity makeup artist known for working with stars like Gigi Hadid, Alix Earle, and Camila Cabello.
Highly recommended review: "I’m absolutely loving this bronzer on deeper skin tones! As a makeup artist, I’m always on the lookout for products that work for a diverse range of clients, and I can confidently say this bronzer duo is incredibly blendable. It creates a beautiful shadow and adds warmth when you layer the powder on top!" —briaaaana
Available at Sephora for $40 (comes in five color variations).
11. Alternatively, try the Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer for a budget-friendly option that still delivers a moisturizing, brightening, and smooth glow. Used by Sophia Richie's makeup artist, and who wouldn’t want to glow like Ms. Richie herself??
12. Rare Beauty's highly pigmented liquid blush (it’s become a viral sensation!) that gives either a matte or dewy finish with just a couple of drops. It’s super light, easy to layer and blend, and designed to mimic the natural look of skin, not makeup. And the applicator? It has an adorable mini heart shape in the center. How cute is that?!
This comes packaged in a disability-friendly bottle, so the top can easily come off for everyone!
Promising review: "As a makeup artist, I've tried many blushes. Hands down, I continuously reach for this! It's so creamy, blends like a dream, the color is rich and buildable. It's so beautiful on mature skin. Gives the most beautiful, healthy glow to the skin. I use it on everyone, and they always ask, "'What blush is this? I want it!" Highly recommend to try this!" —HOTCHTO
Get it from Sephora for $23 (available in nine colors).
13. Or, a less-pigmented E.l.f. powder blush with four easily blendable shades so you can *build* a flawless rosy cheek. One reviewer even said it's "a must-have for every professional and everyday makeup kit!!"
14. Benefit Cosmetics Cookie Highlighter offers a silky-soft shimmer finish that enhances your cheekbones, nose, and other highlighted areas. Pro-tip: layer your blush with highlighter for a stunning rosé-champagne glow — you'll feel like a model stepping off the makeup chair!
Positive review: "After a Glamover at Sephora, I was casually shopping and didn’t have any big plans, so I went with a more understated glam look. My makeup artist used this highlighter, and I was really impressed with the result. I had been using Becca’s highlighter, but it kept breaking and was more glittery. The Benefit Hula Bronzer, which comes in the same packaging, has survived numerous drops without any issues. I love this highlighter for its finely milled shimmer that creates a soft glow, rather than sparkle. It's perfect for everyday wear." —tatyaaa
Find it at Sephora for $35 (available in two shades).
15. Elizabeth Mott's eyelid primerr helps lock your eyeshadow in place while preventing shine, creasing, and oil buildup throughout the entire day. No need to worry about touch-ups or redoing a look that’s already flawless!
16. An Urban Decay makeup palette that allows you to create everything from subtle neutral looks to bold smokey eyes. Featuring easily blendable matte, pearl, and metallic shades, this palette is perfect for both beginners and experts, offering a long-lasting finish (up to 12 hours)!
17. Or perhaps a versatile makeup palette that offers every shade you could dream of for under 15 dollars? This unbelievable price might raise some doubts, but according to reviewers, the quality is surprisingly impressive, it stays put with primer, and offers endless styling possibilities. Whether you're a makeup newbie or pro, this palette sets you up for a flawless look.
18. A versatile Anastasia Beverly Hills brow definer — a dual-purpose tool designed to fill in and shape your brows to look "professionally done" (as one reviewer puts it). With its rich pigmentation and smooth application (thanks to its blendable formula), your brows will appear fuller and shaped just the way you want them!
19. A waterproof NYX Professional Makeup Ink Liner featuring a precise, flexible tip that allows you to create a defined cat-eye look that’s smudge-proof and long-lasting. One reviewer raved, "I’m super picky when it comes to my eyeliner (I’m a makeup artist), and this is the BOMB." I’ll just let that speak for itself.
20. A set of eyeshadow shields designed to prevent powder eyeshadow fallout from sticking to your concealer or foundation. These will help you achieve a crisp and even makeup look on the first try — simply place the patches under your eyes, angle them evenly, build your winged eyeshadow, and remove the shields once you’re done!
21. A Shiseido eyelash curler designed with a wider curve to grab *every* lash (without pinching) and create the ultimate eye-framing curl! It even features a replaceable silicone rubber pad, so when your curler gets clogged with old mascara, simply swap in a fresh one!
22. Essence Cosmetic's Lash Princess mascara is the perfect way to enhance your lashes without resorting to fake lashes and glue that never seem to work right. It effortlessly lengthens and volumizes lashes using its cone-shaped fiber brush (with no clumping or flaking), so you can achieve the falsies look with ease. Plus, it's budget-friendly and sweat-resistant, making it your new must-have mascara!
23. Neutrogena's makeup touchup pen is like a real-life undo button for those makeup mishaps—whether it's eyeliner, eyeshadow, lipstick, or brow products that ended up where they shouldn't be. This convenient travel-sized gel pen (think of it as solidified micellar water) easily removes mistakes with a simple swipe. Time to get back to looking flawless in no time!
24. Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Liner provides a smooth, creamy application that stays put all day, needing little to no touch-ups (unless you snack on something sweet). Whether you're into the overlined lip look or prefer to stay natural, you're the makeup artist here—it's your choice, your style!
25. A luxurious Dior Lip Glow oil that features a soft applicator and a cherry oil-infused formula, offering your lips a balm-like feel with a non-sticky, high-gloss finish for a perfect pout. Say goodbye to tacky textures and hello to smooth, glossy lips without the glue-like sensation.
Highly recommended review: "I received Dior's Addict Lip Glow Oil in Bronzed Glow for free from Influenster and Dior in exchange for my honest review. This glossy lip oil protects and enhances my lips by highlighting my natural color thanks to the cherry oil infusion. I love that it's non-sticky and non-greasy, and the formula improves lip health with every use. Plus, the minty vanilla scent is delightful. Now, I totally see why makeup artists swear by it; I keep it with me wherever I go!" —sbkaqk
Available at Sephora for $40 (11 shades to choose from).
26. Alternatively, try an affordable hydrating lip gloss that offers similar results. It's thick, moisturizing, and slightly stickier, but it also has a refreshing mint scent. Reviewers say it lasts a long time, and for the price, it's quite a deal.
27. Urban Decay's setting spray keeps your makeup flawless for up to 16 hours, preventing those annoying streaks of bare skin from accidental swipes. Accidents happen, but they're less likely when you've sealed your makeup with this glowing mist.
Highly recommended review: "This product does exactly what it promises. After using it only a few times, I've been very impressed. Despite dinner, dancing, and some wild weather, my makeup stayed intact all night. I discovered this product after reading a blog by a celebrity makeup artist." —mrsjag
Available at Sephora for $36 (also comes in a 1-oz. mini spray).
28. A Revlon volcanic face roller to absorb any oil that may appear on your face throughout the day. Simply roll it over shiny areas and watch them disappear. Say goodbye to blotting sheets and powder—this new oil-controlling tool is quicker and more efficient!
29. A set of affordable makeup brushes endorsed by makeup artists because, really, how much difference can there be between expensive and affordable ones? No need to spend a fortune when you can get a complete, professional-quality set for an excellent price.
