Hello Pretties!
I just want to start off with saying that this post is a huge deal for me. I am a die hard Sephora, Ulta and MAC girl. I just got so hooked with it that I thought that high end was the only way to go. I have awoken from this sleep now because I have found some tried and true products that are very comparable to the high end products. Below are some of my favorite budget makeups. I hope you enjoy!
Thanks for stopping by and keep reading if you want to see what products I’m loving.
#1 – NYX Angel Veil Primer
This says that it is a “Skin Perfecting Primer” and I think it does just that. This product makes my skin feel baby soft, and I love that it has helped fill in my pores. It spreads out all over my face so easily and the product goes a long way. I also feel like it works really well at helping my makeup last longer. I usually buy the primer from Makeup Forever which costs me $30, but this one is only $15. Just be aware it is a little thinner and white instead of a tan color. This is still a great alternative if you don’t want to spend too much on a primer.
#2 – Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Concealer
I am obsessed with the Urban Decay Naked concealer, but I recently tried out this one by Maybelline and I love it. It is so much cheaper and I think it works just as well. I do notice it does crease a little more, but I just set it with some powder and that helps a ton. The color payoff is incredible. I feel like this concealer is almost brighter than the Urban Decay brand and this one makes me look more awake and alive. I like to apply it under my eyes on top of my foundation with a damp beauty sponge. It really helps brighten things up and cover up some dark circles. I really am going crazy with how much I like this.
This foundation is truly so good. I really think it is comparable to so many high-end foundations. It also lasts all day long. I love applying it with my beauty blender sponge. I first get it wet then squeeze out the water, and dab it into my skin. This foundation also has lots of great coverage. It’s hands down my favorite drugstore foundation.
I can go on and on about my Morphe palette, I love it. I paid around $20 and have so many shades of amazing quality eyeshadows. Each one of the large variety blends out very well. The pigments are incredible and last all day. I really don’t have one bad thing to say. The on I have is the 35K pallet and it has the BEST neutrals. It comes with 35 colors and have lasted me at least a year (and still looks like it has barely been used). I really believe this is a great find and very much worth the money.
#5 – ColourPop Super Shock Shadow (shade Tassel)
Did I tell you the price of this one? No? $5!!! Yes, FIVE DOLLARS. Every shadow, every shade. Plenty of shades to choose from. You’ve probably seen other bloggers and YouTubers rave about this brand because it really is amazing and very affordable.
#6- Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer
Ok I feel like we need to have a moment of silence for this bronzer……… I have heard so many people going crazy over this bronzer and I decided to go to my local Target and get it. I was super hesitant about getting it and even put it back a couple of times because I felt like it was kinda pricey for a drugstore bronzer. It was $14 so I decided to get it anyways and I do not regret it at all! It smells like straight up coconut and the packaging is incredible. It blends out SO gorgeous. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I think this will replace my Benefit “Hula” bronzer (which I love), but that one is $30, so I scored big time on this one.
#7 – Essence Blush Up!
This blush is my new best friend. I’m the type a person that loves a strong pink cheek. I love this blush because I use the darker side for my all over cheek color, then use the light pink side for the apples of my cheeks. I think this blush is another replacement for my “high end blushes”. I will warn you that this is HIGHLY pigmented so barely put some on your brush and it will go a long way. I have this in the shade 20 Pinky Flow. I have used this color every time I have done my makeup since I got it.
#8 – Pixi by Petra Beauty Blush duo
I have this color in the shade Rose Gold. I have been super impressed with Pixi by Petra products. I received this blush/highlighter in my ipsy bag and as you can tell from the picture, I need to buy a new one because I have been using it so much. I love the highlighter in this because it is great for my lighter skin tone. It’s not an icy cold white, but rather has a great cream ivory highlight and I love it. The blush is really good too, but you do have to build up a lot on your brush, though it is still very pretty.
#9 – Covergirl Katy Kat Matte (shade Magenta Minx)
This lipstick has got me feeling like I’m a firework from Katy Perry’s song because these Katy Perry lip colors are so gorgeous. I was super surprised how much I loved them. They are so pigmented, last a long time, and have a pretty shine to them. They are not matte at all, well at least this color wasn’t. The only thing that I don’t love is they taste kinda funny, but hey, I can look past that for how much I love the color and the price.
Here is the finished look!
