Affordable makeup picks that you should try!

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Today, I came up with this post about the affordable makeup that I would recommend to a friend, or anyone, really. So I decided to go with as full a face of makeup as I can, without straying from drugstore/affordable products (can you actually get affordable makeup somewhere that is not a drugstore? lol). So let's get it started:


-Primer: First things first! Although I don't always wear it, it's definitely a must if you're going out at night, or plan on moving a lot, or you know your makeup is gonna move around a bit. My pick here is the NYX Pore Filler. It's meant to "reduce the appearance of your pores (...). The perfect pre-foundation basecoat, this talc-free oil-free formulation includes Vitamin E to smooth and enhance your skin". So yes, it's perfect for skin that is a bit oily or combination. In my case, I got it at a time when my skin was a lot more oily than it is now, so maybe it's not the most ideal primer if your skin has a dry tendency, because it has a bit of a siliconey feel, but it does the job at keeping makeup in place and giving you smooth and poreless skin. If your skin is a bit more on the dry side, I would probably go with something like the Angel Veil (NYX as well), because it apparently gives more of a glowy finish, but I can't really recommend it because I haven't tried it. 




-Foundation: This is probably one of the most important steps, because if you're anything like me, you want your foundation to have a decent amount of coverage and be very lightweight at the same time. There is nothing worse than the kind of foundation that makes you feel like you're wearing a mask, so my favourite of all time would have to be the Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation (quite a long name haha). I love this one because it's SO affordable, it has an amazing coverage but it doesn't look like a mask, it has a nice shade match (trust me, I'm super pale and there's lots of foundations that look too orange on me), it lasts really well, and it has a nice finish that's not too glowy and not too matte. I've heard some people say that it's similar to the Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation, but I haven't tried it yet. So definitely, if you can give this a try, do it, because you won't regret it.




-Concealer: I'm definitely picky when it comes to this, because there is just SO many cheap concealers that crease and look cakey or some that oxidize and go orange or some that are one colour when you put them on, and then when you walk out the door, they are a completely different one. But definitely one that you can trust is Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer. It's a concealer that goes on very smoothly, it's easy to blend, and it covers what it needs to cover. It probably won't help if you didn't sleep at all the night before, but it is really good at covering eye circles and brightening the area, making you look more awake and happy! I think I've gone through at least three bottles of this, and I would definitely buy it again.







-Powder: It's difficult to find an affordable powder that doesn't look cakey or way too matte once you put it on, but one that you can trust is Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder. This stuff really works, it sets your makeup in place, it doesn't leave you looking like a wax figure and it lasts. It's probably not recommendable for dry skin types, but for oily and combination, it gives you a matte finish that doesn't look fake at all. Its "natural minerals minimise the appearance of pores. Gives a smooth, shine free finish. Normal to oily skin types. Non chalky matte finish".









-Mascara: I seriously can't remember the last time I bought a high-end mascara. I just found out that high-street mascaras do an amazing job (sometimes even better than expensive ones) and the prices is definitely worth it. I usually pick waterproof formulas, because it holds the curl of my lashes all day long. My favourite at the moment is the Maybelline Rocket Volum' Express Mascara. This is awesome when it comes to lenghtening and giving volume to your lashes. My lashes are very fair, and this definitely makes them look like 3 times longer. It's been my favourite for maybe a couple of years, and it's definitely worth it.








-Blush/Eyeshadow: So I'm not a big eyeshadow person on a daily basis, which is why I put it together with blush. I used to think that you just couldn't get decent blush or eyeshadow for an affordable price, That was until I discovered Sleek Makeup. This is hands down a freaking amazing brand! They have an amazing dupe for the NARS Orgasm Blush, (it's the Rose Gold Blush) for half the price, or maybe even less. It is just amazing and I'm so glad I found it, because their eyeshadows are just as amazing. I have been using one of the i-Divine Palettes. They are super pigmented, super affordable, blend really well for the price, and come in beautiful, beautiful colours. If you haven't tried this brand yet, I would definitely recommend giving it a try.





-Liquid Eyeliner: This is just something else. Tell me how hard it is to find a good liquid eyeliner and not having to pay a fortune! But there is one that does an amazing job. It is waterproof, it is quite black, it doesn't go everywhere, it lasts really well and it is VERY precise. It is a good way of achieving a really good cat-eye (because there's so many eyeliners that just don't let you get a good one). The felt tip is good quality, it's not like others that just tend to split or get this kinda bend on the end that just forces you to throw them in the bin. So this wonder is the Essence Eyeliner Pen Waterproof. It's just amazing, like I've said. My sister did an awesome job at finding it and recommending it to me. Definitely give this a try, because even if you don't like it, it is so cheap that it won't break the bank.


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