I was asked this question on my youtube channel, and I could not choose just one item, so I decided to make it 5 Makeup Must-Haves. I think every girl needs these items in her collection, regardless of what brand you choose.
1. A waterproof volumizing or lengthening mascara. Whenever it's one of those days where I don't want to do the full on makeup routine, I always make sure to have mascara on, waterproof usually because the only times I don't do full makeup is when I go to the gym, and no one likes raccoon, sweaty eyes. But I also don't like to go to the gym looking dead and tired, and just putting a coat or two of mascara on my upper lashes makes a big difference. Be sure to put it on the top lashes only, because it makes your eyes look more open. There are two mascaras I want to recommend because they are cheap but very effective.
1. Wet n Wild Waterproof Megalength Mascara. This mascara is so amazing, I love the brush because it combs through every lash, and I have never had clumpy lashes when using this. I think it is only $2 or somewhere around there, which is incredible when you look at other mascaras that are not as effective. A coat or two of this and your eyes will be popping, even if you aren't wearing any other makeup. And if you are, this mascara is a great addition to a look, it just makes your eyes look that much more dramatic and flirty.
2. NYC Sky Rise Lengthening Mascara. This one, also around the $2 price range, is a perfect lengthening mascara. The brush is great, and also combs through every lash without clumping any together. And it makes my lashes look super long! I love it, and I always sweep it on when I'm going somewhere but don't have time to do a full look.
2. A moisturizing lip balm. Before putting lip gloss or lipstick on, I always like to put a balm on to make sure my lips are smooth and hydrated. When I am not putting lipgloss or lipstick on because there is no need, I still make sure to put lip balm on to keep my lips protected from sun exposure, and just to keep them smooth. I like to use either Blistex's Deep Renewal lip balm or Nivea's Kiss of Smoothness lip balm. Both of these have evened out my lips and reduced any lines I had. I've always had problems finding a good lip balm that hydrates my dry lips. But these two have both changed that, now my lips are wonderful and smooth. And they are only a few bucks! A girl should always carry lip balm around.
3. A perfecting, effective primer. When putting on makeup, I always look for products with a lasting effect because no one wants to go back during the day and reapply everything. A primer is necessary for those who have busy days. Also, I like when a primer smoothes everything out and evens out the skin. The two primers I have seen do this are the Sephora base primer, and the Laura Mercier foundation primer. They work so well throughout the day, and I have busy days. Also, when I put them on, I can tell that my face is a lot more even and I don't have to worry about my foundation fixing all those discolorations. The Laura Mercier one goes on clear, it's like a lotion, but I can still see a difference in my skin tone. The Sephora one has a tint to it, it almost feels like a tinted moisturizer. It says "sheer glow" on the bottle and it does kind of do that, not that it matters much because your foundation covers it up. But they both have great staying power and are not all that expensive. Both of these can be found at Sephora.
4. A hydrating nude/pinkish lipgloss/lipstick. Depending on your preference (I prefer lipstick) I think every girl should have a lip product handy no matter where you are. Adding some color to your lips can completely change a look, and it's nice to pop some color onto your lips throughout the day. I remember in high school I did not wear too much makeup in my early years, but adding a little color on my lips made such a difference. I think it is also necessary to have a hydrating lipstick or gloss, because no one likes lip products that don't go on nice and smooth. They should also have good lasting power. I think the first necessary color is a nude color or a light pinkish color. They go with almost any look, and they don't look as dramatic as a deep berry color. My favorite for lip gloss is the Prestige Wonderfull Lip Plumping Gloss in Dainty and Chic. They are both nude but add some pink and also have some shimmer. They're perfect for those days when you need a quick swipe of gloss. For lipstick, I prefer NYX Round Lipsticks in Summer Love and Frosted Beige. They have what I call "frosting" as opposed to shimmer. There isn't any glitter, but there is still that shine that is just gorgeous. And these two colors are heavenly, they are nude with hints of pink, which goes with so many looks it's ridiculous. The Prestige Lipglosses can be found here, and the NYX Lipsticks can be found here.
5. A lightweight foundation that still has good coverage. I'll be the first to admit that when I have foundation on I just feel 10x better than without it. It evens out your skin and covers up blemishes, and if you choose correctly, it lasts almost all day. Every girl wants to feel fresh and natural, though, so there needs to be a foundation that... well... doesn't look like a foundation! The Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup collection is my favorite by far. It feels like I don't have anything on, but it still gives me medium to full coverage. The one that I bought from Walmart was around $10 which is cheap when it comes to foundations, especially for one that is so good. When I'm going out and just need to even out my skin quickly, I grab a foundation brush and put it all over my face, but it doesn't take long at all because it has such good coverage! I love it so much.
So leave any of your own makeup must haves in comments below and be sure to check out my youtube channel!
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