There are two types of beauty shoppers out there - makeup lovers who enjoyably spend hours shopping online, or going up and down the cosmetic aisles, and those who avoid it like the plague. Whether you indulge in the shopping experience or despise it, to make your life easier and hopefully save you a buck or two, I have put together a save versus splurge list of my favorite beauty products.
Disclaimer: This blog was written by one of our staff members about her personal favorites. Marleylilly is not claiming to be a makeup or skincare professional. Use the recommendations and products below at your discretion.
SAVE: The key ingredient to a long-lasting face of makeup is primer. If you’re planning on wearing your makeup for a full day, you’ll want to incorporate the e.l.f Power Grip Primer or the e.l.f Poreless Putty Primer into your routine.
The Power Grip Primer is a gel-based, hydrating face primer that will not only smooth your skin but will also grip your makeup, making it long-lasting. Once you’ve put this on your face, you can quite literally put anything on your face, and it will stick. Plus, it retails for just $10.00!
The Poreless Putty Primer is a putty-like face primer that smooths your skin, is long-lasting, and creates a flawless finish. I love putting this on before my makeup! It gives a smooth feeling skin, and it retails for just $10.00 as well!
SAVE: One of the most daunting beauty products is foundation. What’s your skin type? Do you want a matte or dewy finish? Do you prefer liquid, powder, or compact? The benefit of having so many foundation options is that you can virtually find a product that works for you at any given price point. One of my favorite foundations is the L'Oréal Paris Infallible Up to 32 Hour Fresh Wear Foundation. It has medium to full buildable coverage with a natural finish, 40 different shades, and it lasts up to 32 hours. I’ve been using this brand of foundation for years now, and love it! Tip: Use a foundation brush rather than a sponge for a better look! This retails at $16.99!
SPLURGE: Eyeshadow. I think every girl has owned at least one Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette. While I own quite a few versions of it, my favorite would have to be The Original! This palette features 12 neutral shades that will have you reaching for it every day. It even comes with an eyeshadow brush and an In-Pack Mirror. There is a reason this one is a splurge, IT’S GOOD. Retail price is $59.99.
SPLURGE: Mascara is a key part of any beauty routine. It elongates your lashes and completes any makeup look. Over the years, I've tried many different mascara brands. My current favorite would have to be the Benefit Roller Lash Mascara. This is a super-curling and lifting mascara that is water-resistant, clump-free, and long-lasting. Not only does this give my lashes a lengthened effect, it also does not smudge underneath my eyes, which is a PET PEEVE. All in all, I would splurge on this! Retail is $29.00! However, if you want to save in this department, the Maybelline New York Great Lash Washable Mascara is a great choice. It’s been around for a long time, and it also gets the job done. It retails at $8.49.
SAVE: Bronzer and Blush are another key piece to any makeup routine. My current favorite Bronzer is the Essence Sun Club Matt Bronzing Powder. It gives a natural sun-kissed look, with a matte finish that will last all day. This also has tons of product for a small price! Retail is $4.99!
I have tried lots of different shades of blush, and even different textures. While a cream blush looks great in the Summer, I tend to get oily and prefer to stick to a powder blush. My current favorite is the Wet n Wild Color Icon Blush-Pinch Me Pink. This is a highly pigmented, velvety soft, buildable pressed powder blush. I am loving this one for the Summer, since it is such a gorgeous bright pink color! Note: A little goes a long way. It retails at just $3.99!
SAVE: Concealer is an absolute essential that helps with brightening, dark circles, blemishes, and a variety of other things. My current favorite concealer is the Revolution Beauty London Makeup Revolution IRL Filter Finish Concealer. It is an instant, full-coverage concealer that lasts up to 16 hours. It retails at $7.00! While there may be tons of other amazing concealers out there, this specific concealer is great and will help you SAVE!
SAVE: Calling all oily-skinned girlies! Whether it’s Summer or Winter, a good setting powder is a must. The translucent powder I've been using for quite some time is the Airspun Loose Powder. It is Talc-free, and will last you a lifetime! After I'm done applying my concealer, I put this on underneath my eyes, my forehead, and my chin. It creates a matte look and helps my makeup last! It retails for $6.99.
SAVE: Brows on fleek! Since I can remember, I’ve always loved the e.l.f Instant Lift Brow Pencil. It is dual-ended and has a precision point. Plus, it has a creamy, smudge-proof formula. It’s a win-win! It retails at just $3.00!
SAVE: Kiss Kiss! We’re talking about lips. While I'm not a huge lipstick gal, I do love a good lip balm or lip gloss. My go-to lip balm is the Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Lips Stick. It is made with Vaseline Jelly, giving you the moisturization you need. I use this almost every day! It retails around $1.36. If I want a shiny lip, I love the e.l.f Flow Reviver Lip Oil. It is a nourishing lip oil with a high-finish gloss. It retails for just $8.00!
SHOP: Now that I've given you a list of makeup products, you’ve got to go shopping! But, we can’t not have a cute bag to store all of our makeup! Shop Personalized Makeup and Cosmetic Bags from Marleylilly.com! Happy shopping!
Psst: Tell us in the comments below what makeup products you like to save or splurge on and if you’ll be trying some of the ones mentioned above!
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