When it comes to makeup, there are so many different products to choose from and not to mention, a never-ending list of brands to choose from. It’s hard to know who makes the best full coverage concealer or the most pigmented lipstick out there. Of course, everyone has their own preferences but today I’m going to tell you the must-have products I can’t live without. These are the products I have in my makeup bag at all times. I’ve gone through much trial and error until I have settled on the best products that I know you’ll love too!
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
Tarte Cosmetics basically created the most perfect concealer and has dominated this field in the makeup industry. I’m talking about a full coverage concealer without giving you that “cakey” under eye look. You’re sure to find your perfect shade since they have thirty colors in their product lineup. Tarte says it’s full coverage with a flawless matte finish, conceals all imperfections and doubles as a highlight/contour product, creamy, easy to blend formula that won’t flake or crease and I couldn’t agree more with all of that! You can find it on tartecosmetics.com or ulta.com for $27.00.
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
If you’re looking for that sun kissed look from your bronzer, look no further than the Hoola line from Benefit Cosmetics. It will give your skin the right amount warmth without that muddy look. This bronzer isn’t orange or ashy gray. It just looks so natural. Recently Benefit Cosmetics added to the Hoola family with Hoola Caramel and Hoola Toasted for medium deep and deep skin tones. You can use it to lightly to bronze up your skin or you can use it to sculpt and define your features. You can find them on benefitcosmetics.com or ulta.com for $30.00.
MAC Studio Moisture Cream
This isn’t a makeup product per say but this may be the best moisturizer you’ll ever use! MAC Studio Moisture Cream is a super-rich and creamy moisturizer that smells great and will hydrate your skin leaving it feeling soft and plump. Moisturizing your skin regardless of your skin type is crucial to getting flawless coverage and the best result from your makeup. You can find it at maccosmetics.com or any department store that has a MAC counter for $33.00.
Inglot AMC Gel Liner (77)
When I tell you this is the darkest black gel liner you will ever use, I mean it! The best part is, that it’s long wearing and water proof. I even use it in my water line. The texture of this gel liner is very creamy but beware, if you leave the lid open for too long it can dry out rather quick. A tip I have is to purchase another Inglot product called Duraline. These are drops you can use if your gel liner dries up, to revive it again. Using eyedrops is another option for bringing your makeup back to life. You can purchase Inglot gel liner from macys.com for $16.00.
L’Oréal Telescopic Mascara
There are lots of great mascaras on the market, but I always come back to the L’Oréal Telescopic Mascara. The formula is rich, the wand is the perfect size and the price point is unbeatable. Because the wand is quite thin, you can get virtually clump free lashes for both your top and bottom lashes. I purchase it in the shade carbon black. You can purchase this mascara at any drug store and Ulta stores for only $9.99.
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb
Fenty Beauty created this high shine lip gloss without being sticky. The colors are also universal and my favorite is the shade Fenty Glow. This gloss will have your lips feeling hydrated and smooth. The scent (and taste) are to die for! It’s the perfect nude shade that looks perfect on everyone’s natural lip color. You can find it on sephora.com for $18.00.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade
Eyebrows shape our face and for most of us, our natural brows need sprucing up. The best product I’ve found and repurchase over and over again is the ABH Dipbrow Pomade. This product is long lasting, water proof and pigmented in color. When applied right, you can achieve beautiful, full, natural looking brows by creating hair like strokes. If I had to choose only one product from this list to have forever, it would probably be this one! Try it and you won’t regret it.
Of course I can keep this list going forever but I wanted to share with you the holy grail products I have with me at all times. I’d love to hear your thoughts on your favorite products. Is there something out there you think I’m missing out on? Please let me know in the comments!
