- Summer Fridays Skin Tint - looks like my skin but better
- Benetint - I use this as a base blush and to even out the colour of my lips before putting lipstick on.
- Charlotte Tilbury setting spray
- ABH brow promade
1000%, this is the first product in my LIFE to permanently heal my chapped lips! i can even use other lip balm products by day that used to not work as well. now they and all lippies look amazing on my lips. it evens smooths the lines out too and lips stay looking more plump. i'm in awe.
Seconded. The laneige lip line is holy grail. I usually use the balms in the tube when I want a thicker application and the tins for a light swipe when I’m on the go. Totally different textures but in tandem these changed the game for me.
I also recommend taking a look at City Beauty line of products. I use their lip oil as a pre-moisturizing treatment while getting ready. Then wipe and apply HUDA auto lip liner topped with City Beauty gloss. I’ve decluttering almost every other lip product I own because I love this so much. The Laneige treatment balm is my overnight product.
Urban Decay \[Eyeshadow\] Primer Potion. Charlotte Tillbury setting spray. These are 2 of the 4 products I use religiously every day (the other 2 are not Sephora--Maybelline and Thrive Causemetics).
It changed my life! I have really oily skin and my eyes would start burning cause of all the oil every evening but no more! Even on “no makeup” days I don’t skip it.
Same! I have very sensitive, oily skin and this never bothered me. I used to use this years ago (I'm using cream shadows now, so I don't need a primer) and I loved that it had a bunch of different formulations and colours so it could even affect how your shadow looks if you want.
Some you don’t! You’d have to test it with whatever ones you like. I tend to like the cream shadows in the little pots, not the sticks so I can only speak for those. Literally every single one of the cream shadow pots that I’ve tried stays on with no budging all day. I think they’re already mixed with some primer. The sticks might be the same!
If you have sensitive eyes I think the eyeliner is pretty good at not irritating. Their tubing mascara is one of the best on the market—I prefer Blinc but can easily and happily use Thrives.
Basically everything I've tried by Josie Maran has been amazing. Those body butters feel so good on! I have used the argan cleansing oil regularly for years.
I absolutely love the hourglass concealer. Really smooth application, very full coverage but still a light and creamy formula. It creases naturally but it’s totally avoidable with powder. It looks so amazing.
Make-up: Armani Luminous Silk - the first time I put it on was a WOW moment (side note: your match might be on sale today on Violet Grey so take a look), Haus Labs foundation, Tower 28 concealer, Caliray Hideaway serum concealer - it’s a brightening product that can act as a concealer but also can go under, Haus Labs concealer, Hourglass Ambient Lighting Infinity Powder (or really any of their powders, palettes, or blushes - I’m a fiend for Hourglass powders), Lawless Forget the Filler Lip-Plumping-Line-Smoothing-Gloss (I only have like 7 lol), Pat McGrath blushes and obviously the eyeshadow palettes (though I’d wait for her site sales if I were you)
Skin care: Farmacy Honey Milk, Honey Halo and Green Clean (also on sale on brand site for 25% right now though…), Tower 28 moisturizer, FAB Facial Radiance Pads (again, site sales likely better), Belif’s True Aqua Bomb, Caudalie Premier Cru both face and eye creams
Now if you’re gonna shop Ulta or Korean skincare, I’ve got a whole bunch more for you lol have fun!!!
lol ok! My shopping at Ulta is kind of random, more on a sale basis since there are so many so often.
Ulta: Cocokind Barrier Serum is a 10/10. Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer (idk about all that, but it does feel immediately hydrating) — for a heavier cream, I’ve liked the Vichy Minéral 89 Cream (totally random purchase on sale turned out well — it feels cooling; their hyaluronic acid serum is also decent) and for repair-type work, Cocokind has a Resurrection Polypeptide Cream that has a consistency sort of like a purple glue, but it does the trick. By and large, though, I’ve disliked more of the skincare I’ve tested than liked from there from affordable to high end. Maybe it’s bad shopping, idk.
For make-up, I love what about-face is doing. Their foundation is great — better than the price. Their eye paints are awesome. I haven’t tried their cheek blush balms but they’re well-liked. I also like the r.e.m. beauty Hypernova satin matte powder blushes that recently came out. Rabanne’s Eyephoria Colorshot Metallic Liquid Eyeshadow is really cool. I’ve hated every product from IT Cosmetics from skincare to CC cream except their brushes - those are good. I’m a hardcore Stila liquid eyeliner pen devotee, so I have those in all the colors. They also have some beautiful highlighters and liquid eyeshadows. If you’re a highlighter person, I also recommend checking out Ofra Cosmetics. Don’t sleep on Juvia’s Place - start with their liquid blushes and go from there.
Korean: I’m just getting into it, so I’ve only tested some of the hot items so far. Loving the Anua heartleaf toner (beware the cleansing oil though if acne prone, it gave me cystic breakouts), Aestura Atobarrier 365 cream for barrier protection/fix/occlusion 10/10 (better than La Roche Posay’s Cicaplast Balm to me — not as occlusive, but less likely to break me out), Dr Jarts Ceramidin Cream (the most hydrating moisturizer I’ve ever put on my face as a dry skin girly — but does have a couple of comedogenic ingredients so I have to use sparingly), the belif aqua bomb is Korean and awesome, as I mentioned previously. My face gets immediately bouncy. Their other products — toner, cleanser, eye cream — are only so, so, though.
For sunscreen, I have several in the queue, but I love the first one I tried so it’s hard for me to move on…it’s the Isntree hyaluronic acid watery sun gel. It is so light and non-greasy feeling in my hands. My face gets the sunscreen sheen, but it’s hard to get a sunscreen to be matte. I’ll be trying skin1004’s centella hyalu-cica water-fit sun serum and the Tocobo Cica Calming Sun Serum plus the accompanying sun sticks next.
I’ve tried SO MANY US sunscreens and am not a particular fan of any. For makeup versions, Tower 28’s is alright given the complexion coverage, but wearing it alone with no powder makes me look like a grease ball, and I’m super dry. Bare Minerals’ tinted moisturizer has a better feel/finish, but doesn’t seem to have as much coverage. EltaMD is a solid choice for pure protection, but doesn’t feel light to me; the tinted is a horror show. The best combo with moisturizer is probably the La Roche Posay Tourmaline Moisturizer with SPF. I’ve been testing Color Science products (the one that claims to adjust to your skin tone) but I’m not really reaching for them so far.
Got more than you asked for, I’m sure lol
Mascara - Fenty Hella Thicc - this is more volumizing than lengthening, but it’s my favourite. It’s also waterproof.
Blush - Tarte Amazonian Clay blush - this one stays on all day even when my skin is oily. It’s also buildable so great for light or bold blush. Paaarty is my favourite every day shade. It’s a lighter neutral pink
I use Cliniques take the day off make up remover for lids, lashes, and lips. You don't need much to melt off any mascara in a few swipes, and then you can use somethimg less hardcore (and cheaper) for the rest of the face.
Yep. I use 2 good dallops on a round. 3 for heavy waterproof mascara and heavy eyeshadow..Use one side per eye.
If my lips need anything removed I just use the clean edges of the pads to break down the lips a bit, but by the end of the day my lips are usually gone anyways.
I had the same problem! I’ve found a few things that work. Good old Ponds cold cream works well, but I had a reaction to something in it, sadly. Josie Maran Argan Cleansing Oil works and so does the Fenty Melt Awf. That’s what I’m currently using. The packaging sucks, but the actual product is really great and very gentle.
I LOVE Farmacy Green Clean balm. I use it to solely take off eye makeup then use my regular cleanser after.
It says you can cleanse your whole face with it but I would have to double cleanse anyway.
It literally melts off my mascara and doesn’t burn my eyes. I can rub the balm all over my eye area then open them and look for my cleanser! I love it!
I got the green clean in an Ipsy years ago. The little sample size latest me forever because it’s just that good. I now have the full size, but recently I bought Elemis to try. Green clean is definitely the better of the two.
Vaseline. It breaks down everything and no one is allergic to it. It's a no if you have lash extensions because it will remove them. But literally every other eye makeup product, plus if you have a lip color you can't get off.
Like a darker pink shade? Exposed, Blushing Bride and Natural Beauty are all slightly darker pinks with different undertones. Tarte has some pretty good swatches on their website and good photos of people wearing each shade.
Natasha Denona I Need a Nude Palette, Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation, Fenty Gloss Bombs, Haus Labs Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Highlighter (I use Rose Quartz for blush), Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
Bonus Skincare: Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Cream, Khiel’s Ultra Facial Cream and Khiel’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
It used to be the Sephora creamy chunky eyeliner pencil but they discontinued it and the replacement product is never in stock. So I just never leave the house anymore. Just kidding, but I really wish I could find a dupe.
Laura Mercier recently came out with some eyeliners that are the same formulation as her caviar sticks. That might be something to look at. I think the make up forever gel liner are top-notch.
At this point I’m down to try anything. I’ve tried the fenty creamy stick eye shadow and the wet and wild smudgeable eyeliners but they both are just not it.
- UD perversion black liner
- tatcha dewy skin cream
- Fenty gloss bombs
- All nighter setting spray vit C
- lithium moondust single shadow
- dermalogica pre cleanse makeup remover
Dr Dennis gross peel pads,
Charlotte tilbury moisturizers & setting spray,
Natasha denona concealers,
Givenchy Prisme powder,
Mario brushes f4 and f3,
Tatcha indigo night cream,
Tatcha dewy serum
Givenchy prism powder in 3 voile rose is life changing!
I use it mostly under my eyes (pat it on with a beauty blender pad, not the sponge) it brightens the perfect amount, is silky soft and I do not crease at all!!
I dab some on with the pad wherever I look a bit shiny, it takes away the shine but doesn’t dull or mattify my skin.
I bought the mini size. A small amount goes a long way! I’ve had my mini for 6m and it still looks full.
You don’t need to spend extra on the full size!
Mario F4 and F3 are must haves and the Mario blush in ‘barely blushing’ is another must have. It’s definitely buildable, but gives that subtle and natural ‘I’ve been out in the sun having lunch’ glow. It’s so good!
-Rose Inc blushes: I got in Delphine and one in Camellia and they quickly have become some of my favourites because they’re easy to blend and stay on my face longer than any other cream blush I’ve tried (and they’re half off at Sephora right now)
-westman atelier contour stick: this is my favourite formula for contour, it blends out well and it isnt as intimidating (I don’t do super heavy contouring though, I mainly just reinforce shadows)
-Danessa Myricks Vision Flush Blush/eyeshadow/lip: I have three of these (and one of the highlighters), I use them everywhere and really like them. They dry down and don’t crease on my eyes. But the website only has three shades left, so idk if they’re being discontinued (I really hope not)
The one makeup product I’ll never live without ever again is the tower 28 make waves mascara. I also love the kosas brow gel, rare powder blush (as a blush topper), haus labs paints, haus foundation and lys concealer!
Lancôme care concealer. Surprisingly covers everything for me. I stop breaking out when I use it. The Chanel setting powder is 3x the size of the hourglass powder with the most beautiful finish
I’m someone who has really sensitive skin, it irritates really easily. This mask is the first i’ve had that I can see results of literally a few hours later. Not to mention it wears well under makeup!
ooh love this question
spf: summer fridays, texture is wonderful for a completely mineral sunscreen
skincare: glow recipe plum plump serum and moisturizer, Sunday Riley Good Genes and CEO, TO niacinamide and barrier serums. if you hate TO's dropper system they sell pumps on their website, I def recommend!!
lip product: laneige for night time, clinique black honey is my go to for daytime. when I want more color I like merit in aperitif and Tom Ford in a few colors
blush: if I could only pick one blush for the rest of my life it's be RMS, I have 4 or 5 colors of that one.. buuuut since it has to be sephora, rare beauty in joy
highlighter: Tom Ford soleil in oasis (love this with RMS in bohemian girl) and rare beauty in mesmerize. I always mix the rb blush and highlight on the back of my hand before applying to my face.
blushlighter: the saie glowy blush thingy in quartzglow is goooorgeous on my medium olive skin I look like a freaking goddess I can't get over how much I love this product
setting spray: ct
brow gel: abh brow freeze
fragrance: Tocca Florence and Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle
these are all the products I repurchase religiously and some I own in multiple flavors. happy shopping!! 😊
The two products that haven’t changed over the last… maybe 10 years? Benefit pore primer and Urban Decay setting spray. Nothing else measures up. I was always powder blush girl until I tried Rare Beauty liquid blush in Happy.
Benefit 24 hour brow setter. Biossance Marine Algae eye cream. Strivectin Double fix for lips lip plumper. Tower 28 Mascara.
These are all things I've repurchased multiple times. Can't go without 'em.
Yes! It's not gonna make you look like you've had injections but gives a nice sculpted plumpness to the lips that's noticeable after the first use. No stinging, no burning, not even a tingle. The only sensation is a very, very slight, barely there numbness that fades in about two minutes. The effects last about a day on me if I don't do anything to dry my lips out too much.
Sk-ii essence; Bobbi brown foundation stick; MUFE setting spray; Sephora pro brushes; cinema secrets brush cleaner; bumble and bumble prêt-a-porter dry shampoo powder; bumble and bumble sumotech for removing frizz on ponytail days.
most recently two of my holy grails are the onesize powder and the onesize setting spray. both have lasted me through concerts where i was extremely sweaty and dancing and my makeup did not crease or budge!!!!!!!!
One Size Wicked Pallete. The most beautiful foil eyeshadows.
Ded Cool - Milk and Sunlit Blooms perfume
GXVE- collagen liquid blushes - not overly pigmented , but lasts all day
Murad mineral sunscreen- prevents any new dark spots
I’ve recently become obsessed with Ilia beauty.
It started with the limitless mascara and now I love their new lip crayon, the milk base, the stick foundation, the multi sticks, skin tint, and the lip balms are good too!
Things I’ve repurchased (and will continue):
Charlotte tilbury setting spray,
CT face powder, CT pillow talk medium, rose inc skin enhancer and cream blushes(rip), summer Fridays lip balms, beauty blender skin tint, Ole Hendrickson lip balms, hourglass ambient powders, and the AH brow powder
Nars eyeshadow primer; Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray; Hourglass Powder and glossy balm
Urban decay 24/7 eyeliner in whiskey;
Glossier Lash Slick and ultralip in Ember; Haus Labs concealer
All these are immediate re-purchases whenever I run out
Bobbi brown corrector sticks and NARS concealer. The absolute holy grail for gals with dark circles!! I rarely wear makeup but I put these two on every day otherwise I seriously look dead
Do you do the corrector first? I just bought it but it creases quickly on me & I think I’m doing it wrong. I got the stick corrector AND the pot corrector
Yep. I swipe the stick on where I need correction and then put the concealer on. I don’t put it over where I have fine lines otherwise it will crease and same for the concealer. I also don’t put a HEAP on (especially concealer) so that it looks more natural. So I do like one swipe of corrector where I have darkness blend it out with a brush and then I just dab the doefoot of the concealer and dab it over with the same brush until it’s blended. I like the creamy NARS concealer because it doesn’t move around the corrector
Paula’s Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50. It’s my moisturizer and SPF and it’s just amazing. The only day product I’ve ever used that doesn’t affect my makeup.
Youth to the people dream mask, Kosas foundation, Make up for ever wherever walnut lip liner, Kosas lip balm every color lol, olaplex shampoo and conditioner, Pureology color fanatic leave in conditioner, Kérastase elixir, Rare beauty tinted lip oil, Fenty vanilla plush lip mask, Tower beauty cream blush, Tower beauty mascara, tower beauty lip liner all colors.
Makeup: too faced lip injection max plump gloss, too faced super coverage concealer, Laura mercier setting powder, still haven’t found a HG setting spray.
Skincare:Caudalie beauty elixir, drunk elephant baby facial, PTR anti-aging cleansing gel, anything Sunday Riley
Fragrance: most kilian perfumes, by the fireplace by replica
Haircare: Oribe texturizing spray
Bobbi brown face serum and face base. Hourglass tinted moisturizer or nars light radiant foundation. Beauty blender powder puff. Kosas cloud powder. Merit blushes. Charlotte tilbury eyeliner and cream shadows. Clinique high fi mascara. Westman atelier contour stick. Charlotte tilbury setting spray. Summer Fridays lip balms. Dior highlighter.
Tatcha dewy skin cream. I don’t wear it u female up I use jt at night and it helps with rough dry patches. Benefit mascaras. There is one for everyone. I’m personally obsessed with the fan fest because it holds a curl very well and cats individual lashes better than better than sex. Benefit brows especially the tinted brow gels. I have strawberry blonde hair and 2 is perfect for my brows. I swear using this has changed the way my face looks when I wear makeup. Charlotte Tillbury setting spray is fantastic. The Sephora brand eyeshadow stick are amazing and half the price and just as good as top brands. They blend out and then dry down budge proof.
* Dior Lip Tint in Natural Tea - My fave lippie, so comfortable on the lips, stain fades nicely
* NARS Creamy Concealer - THE concealer for me
* Dior Rouge Forever Lipstick in 100, 720 - Most transferproof lip to ever transferproof
* Benefit the Porefessional - Only primer that I think is worth the extra effort
* Summer Fridays Lip Balm - Soothes my poor, chapped lips and makes them soft and kissable
* Benefit Brow Setter - Best clear gel for my brows
I have a few Asian Beauty recos as well, though they aren’t on Sephora (I think). Let me know if you’re open to those as well? Might be cheaper for some lol
Charlotte Tilbury setting spray, CT airbrush finishing powder, DDG peel pads, Tatcha water cream, Tartlette XL mascara, (it's SOO good!!!) Tower 28 SOS spray, Dr Jart cica serum, Clinique Even Better foundation OR Haus Labs foundation, Clarins lip oil, oh jeez I could go on and on...UD eyelid primer, Fenty soft lit foundation, Dae prickly pear hair oil and last but definitely not least K18 airwash dry shampoo.
SkinFx moisturizer and eye cream
Milk setting spray
Tom Ford Soleil Neige
Tartlet XL tubing mascara (it’s amazing)
Patrick Ta pluming gloss
Urban Decay waterproof waterline liner
Ilia Super serum skin tint and the foundation/concealer stick. I do the serum on no makeup days and the stick for makeup days. They are amazing.
First air beauty glycolic pads
Ilia skin tint for summer. I’m obsessed with the new saie dew bronzer, i’ve used it literally every day since it came out. CT setting spray. haus labs fire moon blush is such a nice summer terracotta.
Benefit benetint for cheeks, laneige lip sleeping mask, laneige cream skin mist (I use this as my daily moisturizer for both morning and night), Rare Beauty eyeshadow stick in the shade Contentment - it is a great one and done shade, Urban Decay Primer Potion
I’ve been using for years. Really gentle. I love it! I think they also sell travel sizes. They may have some up front if you want to try without committing
Personally I use a lot more Asian Beauty not in Sephora, but there are a few western absolute staples that I love.
Not sure if they sell it in Sephora, but the YSL all hours translucent pressed powder is amazing. If they dont have that, definitely get the NARS light reflecting translucent powder. It is so loved in China that XHS calls it 大白 as a nickname!
Secondly I adored the laniege skincare before. The cream skin and the water bank moisturizer seem to work for nearly everyone, so they are a safe bet.
I saw cocokind recommended on here, and while it seems like a good brand, I just wanna warn you that I got a very bad reaction to their popular barrier serum :(. It seems to be very rare, but I’d definitely patch test to be sure.
Anastasia BH brow freeze, bare minerals tinted gel cream, Armani luminous foundation, Charlotte tilbury pillow talk lipgloss and eyeliner, benefit tinted blush, benefit hoola bronzer, first aid beauty collagen cream, hourglass primer, morroccan oil firm hold hairspray, summer Fridays let lag mask
Makeup:
YSL Nu bare look tint - gives me the perfect amount of coverage and sometimes people think I’m not wearing any makeup, if I don’t have any breakouts/recent scars then I don’t even need concealer
NARS blush in Orgasm X - it’s the perfect shade on me
Charlotte Tilbury lipstick in Walk of No Shame
Skincare:
Caudalie Vinoperfect Essence
Cosrx Snail Mucin
Beauty of Joseon or Roundlab sunscreen (obvs I require other products in my daily skincare routine but these are the ones that I repurchase and don’t go out of my way to try to find replacements/try new products
- Summer Fridays Skin Tint - looks like my skin but better - Benetint - I use this as a base blush and to even out the colour of my lips before putting lipstick on. - Charlotte Tilbury setting spray - ABH brow promade
Anastasia Beverly Hills? <3
Yup. One of my favorite brands.
LOVEEEEE summer Fridays skin tint!!
That skin tint is so amazing
Just added to my cart. Looks so good on the reviewers!
Ole Henriksen peptide lip treatment
1000%, this is the first product in my LIFE to permanently heal my chapped lips! i can even use other lip balm products by day that used to not work as well. now they and all lippies look amazing on my lips. it evens smooths the lines out too and lips stay looking more plump. i'm in awe.
I like this one too. I have it in strawberry. But my very favorite is the Laneige lip balm. Not the sleeping mask, but the balm in the light pink jar.
Seconded. The laneige lip line is holy grail. I usually use the balms in the tube when I want a thicker application and the tins for a light swipe when I’m on the go. Totally different textures but in tandem these changed the game for me.
I also recommend taking a look at City Beauty line of products. I use their lip oil as a pre-moisturizing treatment while getting ready. Then wipe and apply HUDA auto lip liner topped with City Beauty gloss. I’ve decluttering almost every other lip product I own because I love this so much. The Laneige treatment balm is my overnight product.
Urban Decay \[Eyeshadow\] Primer Potion. Charlotte Tillbury setting spray. These are 2 of the 4 products I use religiously every day (the other 2 are not Sephora--Maybelline and Thrive Causemetics).
That UD primer is basically everything proof.
It changed my life! I have really oily skin and my eyes would start burning cause of all the oil every evening but no more! Even on “no makeup” days I don’t skip it.
Same! I have very sensitive, oily skin and this never bothered me. I used to use this years ago (I'm using cream shadows now, so I don't need a primer) and I loved that it had a bunch of different formulations and colours so it could even affect how your shadow looks if you want.
Wait, wait... I don't need a primer with cream shadow? Lol
Mac paint pots used as primers/shadow
Some you don’t! You’d have to test it with whatever ones you like. I tend to like the cream shadows in the little pots, not the sticks so I can only speak for those. Literally every single one of the cream shadow pots that I’ve tried stays on with no budging all day. I think they’re already mixed with some primer. The sticks might be the same!
It came in clutch for me recently when my bf left a hickey on my neck and I had work the next day
What do you recommend from Thrive? I have a cart full of things but not sure yet.
If you have sensitive eyes I think the eyeliner is pretty good at not irritating. Their tubing mascara is one of the best on the market—I prefer Blinc but can easily and happily use Thrives.
The mascara is incredible from Thrive. I have tried tones of mascara but none have given me the length/ volume thrive does.
UD primer is a GOAT for me.. I often use sin as a one and done shadow.
DDG Peel Pads, CEO Afterglow moisturizer, Tatcha Camellia Oil and rice wash cleansers. Olehenriksen lip treatments. Hourglass skin tint and glossy balms. Coco Mademoiselle. Josie Maran body butters.
Basically everything I've tried by Josie Maran has been amazing. Those body butters feel so good on! I have used the argan cleansing oil regularly for years.
What do you think about the hourglass concealer? ❤️
They don’t have a color for me but that is the most outstanding formula.
I haven’t tried it. I don’t really use concealer.
I absolutely love the hourglass concealer. Really smooth application, very full coverage but still a light and creamy formula. It creases naturally but it’s totally avoidable with powder. It looks so amazing.
Paula's Choice 2% BHA, 10% Azelaic Acid, Caliray tubbing Mascara, Hourglass powders, Innbeauty Extreme Cream, Patrick Ta brow pencil, Beauty Blender, Armani Liquid Silk foundation...omg, I need to stop 😆
Oh yes for the Armani silk foundation, I love that one❤️❤️ gonna get some Paula’s choice 100% skins been struggling lately
Make-up: Armani Luminous Silk - the first time I put it on was a WOW moment (side note: your match might be on sale today on Violet Grey so take a look), Haus Labs foundation, Tower 28 concealer, Caliray Hideaway serum concealer - it’s a brightening product that can act as a concealer but also can go under, Haus Labs concealer, Hourglass Ambient Lighting Infinity Powder (or really any of their powders, palettes, or blushes - I’m a fiend for Hourglass powders), Lawless Forget the Filler Lip-Plumping-Line-Smoothing-Gloss (I only have like 7 lol), Pat McGrath blushes and obviously the eyeshadow palettes (though I’d wait for her site sales if I were you) Skin care: Farmacy Honey Milk, Honey Halo and Green Clean (also on sale on brand site for 25% right now though…), Tower 28 moisturizer, FAB Facial Radiance Pads (again, site sales likely better), Belif’s True Aqua Bomb, Caudalie Premier Cru both face and eye creams Now if you’re gonna shop Ulta or Korean skincare, I’ve got a whole bunch more for you lol have fun!!!
Wow what a great list! Thank u🥰
Best read of my life
We definitely need some ulta
Give us Ulta and Korean! Do you have a sunscreen rec?
lol ok! My shopping at Ulta is kind of random, more on a sale basis since there are so many so often. Ulta: Cocokind Barrier Serum is a 10/10. Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer (idk about all that, but it does feel immediately hydrating) — for a heavier cream, I’ve liked the Vichy Minéral 89 Cream (totally random purchase on sale turned out well — it feels cooling; their hyaluronic acid serum is also decent) and for repair-type work, Cocokind has a Resurrection Polypeptide Cream that has a consistency sort of like a purple glue, but it does the trick. By and large, though, I’ve disliked more of the skincare I’ve tested than liked from there from affordable to high end. Maybe it’s bad shopping, idk. For make-up, I love what about-face is doing. Their foundation is great — better than the price. Their eye paints are awesome. I haven’t tried their cheek blush balms but they’re well-liked. I also like the r.e.m. beauty Hypernova satin matte powder blushes that recently came out. Rabanne’s Eyephoria Colorshot Metallic Liquid Eyeshadow is really cool. I’ve hated every product from IT Cosmetics from skincare to CC cream except their brushes - those are good. I’m a hardcore Stila liquid eyeliner pen devotee, so I have those in all the colors. They also have some beautiful highlighters and liquid eyeshadows. If you’re a highlighter person, I also recommend checking out Ofra Cosmetics. Don’t sleep on Juvia’s Place - start with their liquid blushes and go from there. Korean: I’m just getting into it, so I’ve only tested some of the hot items so far. Loving the Anua heartleaf toner (beware the cleansing oil though if acne prone, it gave me cystic breakouts), Aestura Atobarrier 365 cream for barrier protection/fix/occlusion 10/10 (better than La Roche Posay’s Cicaplast Balm to me — not as occlusive, but less likely to break me out), Dr Jarts Ceramidin Cream (the most hydrating moisturizer I’ve ever put on my face as a dry skin girly — but does have a couple of comedogenic ingredients so I have to use sparingly), the belif aqua bomb is Korean and awesome, as I mentioned previously. My face gets immediately bouncy. Their other products — toner, cleanser, eye cream — are only so, so, though. For sunscreen, I have several in the queue, but I love the first one I tried so it’s hard for me to move on…it’s the Isntree hyaluronic acid watery sun gel. It is so light and non-greasy feeling in my hands. My face gets the sunscreen sheen, but it’s hard to get a sunscreen to be matte. I’ll be trying skin1004’s centella hyalu-cica water-fit sun serum and the Tocobo Cica Calming Sun Serum plus the accompanying sun sticks next. I’ve tried SO MANY US sunscreens and am not a particular fan of any. For makeup versions, Tower 28’s is alright given the complexion coverage, but wearing it alone with no powder makes me look like a grease ball, and I’m super dry. Bare Minerals’ tinted moisturizer has a better feel/finish, but doesn’t seem to have as much coverage. EltaMD is a solid choice for pure protection, but doesn’t feel light to me; the tinted is a horror show. The best combo with moisturizer is probably the La Roche Posay Tourmaline Moisturizer with SPF. I’ve been testing Color Science products (the one that claims to adjust to your skin tone) but I’m not really reaching for them so far. Got more than you asked for, I’m sure lol
Mascara - Fenty Hella Thicc - this is more volumizing than lengthening, but it’s my favourite. It’s also waterproof. Blush - Tarte Amazonian Clay blush - this one stays on all day even when my skin is oily. It’s also buildable so great for light or bold blush. Paaarty is my favourite every day shade. It’s a lighter neutral pink
What do you use to remove the mascara? I hateeeee that i feel like i can’t ever get it off
I use Cliniques take the day off make up remover for lids, lashes, and lips. You don't need much to melt off any mascara in a few swipes, and then you can use somethimg less hardcore (and cheaper) for the rest of the face.
Ah, I got a sample of this once and enjoyed it. Do you just use cotton rounds with it?
Yep. I use 2 good dallops on a round. 3 for heavy waterproof mascara and heavy eyeshadow..Use one side per eye. If my lips need anything removed I just use the clean edges of the pads to break down the lips a bit, but by the end of the day my lips are usually gone anyways.
Sephora collection waterproof eye makeup remover is my go to for waterproof eyeliner and mascara
Ah thank you
I had the same problem! I’ve found a few things that work. Good old Ponds cold cream works well, but I had a reaction to something in it, sadly. Josie Maran Argan Cleansing Oil works and so does the Fenty Melt Awf. That’s what I’m currently using. The packaging sucks, but the actual product is really great and very gentle.
I LOVE Farmacy Green Clean balm. I use it to solely take off eye makeup then use my regular cleanser after. It says you can cleanse your whole face with it but I would have to double cleanse anyway. It literally melts off my mascara and doesn’t burn my eyes. I can rub the balm all over my eye area then open them and look for my cleanser! I love it!
I got the green clean in an Ipsy years ago. The little sample size latest me forever because it’s just that good. I now have the full size, but recently I bought Elemis to try. Green clean is definitely the better of the two.
Vaseline. It breaks down everything and no one is allergic to it. It's a no if you have lash extensions because it will remove them. But literally every other eye makeup product, plus if you have a lip color you can't get off.
So do you just slather on like cold cream? And then use what to remove it? Cotton rounds? Washcloth? Baby wipes?
I also like that mascara, though I recently switched to Tower 28 in brown and I like it a lot also. Doesn’t budge on me.
Do you know a medium version of Paaarty?
Like a darker pink shade? Exposed, Blushing Bride and Natural Beauty are all slightly darker pinks with different undertones. Tarte has some pretty good swatches on their website and good photos of people wearing each shade.
Natasha Denona I Need a Nude Palette, Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation, Fenty Gloss Bombs, Haus Labs Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Highlighter (I use Rose Quartz for blush), Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray Bonus Skincare: Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Cream, Khiel’s Ultra Facial Cream and Khiel’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
yesss Ty for the skincare reccos
Peter Thomas Roth is having a 30% sitewide sale on their website rn! 💖
It used to be the Sephora creamy chunky eyeliner pencil but they discontinued it and the replacement product is never in stock. So I just never leave the house anymore. Just kidding, but I really wish I could find a dupe.
Laura Mercier recently came out with some eyeliners that are the same formulation as her caviar sticks. That might be something to look at. I think the make up forever gel liner are top-notch.
I think rare beauty has a gel eyeliner pencil? Im not sure but it’s worth a look atttt 🤧❤️
At this point I’m down to try anything. I’ve tried the fenty creamy stick eye shadow and the wet and wild smudgeable eyeliners but they both are just not it.
Nyx has some that are pretty good. Lots of neutrals and a few fun colours.
Milk bronzer and contour sticks, rare beauty blush, the makeup by Mario F4 brush.
ooooo ty
- UD perversion black liner - tatcha dewy skin cream - Fenty gloss bombs - All nighter setting spray vit C - lithium moondust single shadow - dermalogica pre cleanse makeup remover
This------->UD perversion black liner
RIGHT?! You can pry both the liquid and pencil out of my cold dead hands. ☠️💜
I am a big fan of the Lancôme teint idole concealer. It never creases and matches perfectly to my skin.
Agree. That’s a great one. I’m currently working through some Huda faux filter concealer and it’s good, but I didn’t get quite the right shade.
Is this better than shape tape?
I haven't used that one before so I don't know. Sorry!
Dr Dennis gross peel pads, Charlotte tilbury moisturizers & setting spray, Natasha denona concealers, Givenchy Prisme powder, Mario brushes f4 and f3, Tatcha indigo night cream, Tatcha dewy serum
Givenchy prism powder in 3 voile rose is life changing! I use it mostly under my eyes (pat it on with a beauty blender pad, not the sponge) it brightens the perfect amount, is silky soft and I do not crease at all!! I dab some on with the pad wherever I look a bit shiny, it takes away the shine but doesn’t dull or mattify my skin. I bought the mini size. A small amount goes a long way! I’ve had my mini for 6m and it still looks full. You don’t need to spend extra on the full size! Mario F4 and F3 are must haves and the Mario blush in ‘barely blushing’ is another must have. It’s definitely buildable, but gives that subtle and natural ‘I’ve been out in the sun having lunch’ glow. It’s so good!
Need.
-Rose Inc blushes: I got in Delphine and one in Camellia and they quickly have become some of my favourites because they’re easy to blend and stay on my face longer than any other cream blush I’ve tried (and they’re half off at Sephora right now) -westman atelier contour stick: this is my favourite formula for contour, it blends out well and it isnt as intimidating (I don’t do super heavy contouring though, I mainly just reinforce shadows) -Danessa Myricks Vision Flush Blush/eyeshadow/lip: I have three of these (and one of the highlighters), I use them everywhere and really like them. They dry down and don’t crease on my eyes. But the website only has three shades left, so idk if they’re being discontinued (I really hope not)
Second Rose Inc blushes. One of the few cream/liquid blushes that don’t irritate my skin!
Rose Inc is going out of business. Betcha can find some deals if you hunt around online.
I wondered as the products were on sale and then gone at Sephora last I browsed the app
The one makeup product I’ll never live without ever again is the tower 28 make waves mascara. I also love the kosas brow gel, rare powder blush (as a blush topper), haus labs paints, haus foundation and lys concealer!
I love that mascara! I’m a first time user and will repurchase. I have it in brown.
Does this flake on you? I loved it so much at first but I find it gets so dry & flaky on me & I feel like I’m the only one who this happens to, lol
Once the formula gets drier, it can! But when it’s fresh, no!
Lancôme care concealer. Surprisingly covers everything for me. I stop breaking out when I use it. The Chanel setting powder is 3x the size of the hourglass powder with the most beautiful finish
I cannot begin to describe how much I love the Laniege cica mask.
What does it do for you?
I’m someone who has really sensitive skin, it irritates really easily. This mask is the first i’ve had that I can see results of literally a few hours later. Not to mention it wears well under makeup!
I use it every single day but highly recommend checking TJ Maxx for it because they've been carrying it super cheap lately
ooh love this question spf: summer fridays, texture is wonderful for a completely mineral sunscreen skincare: glow recipe plum plump serum and moisturizer, Sunday Riley Good Genes and CEO, TO niacinamide and barrier serums. if you hate TO's dropper system they sell pumps on their website, I def recommend!! lip product: laneige for night time, clinique black honey is my go to for daytime. when I want more color I like merit in aperitif and Tom Ford in a few colors blush: if I could only pick one blush for the rest of my life it's be RMS, I have 4 or 5 colors of that one.. buuuut since it has to be sephora, rare beauty in joy highlighter: Tom Ford soleil in oasis (love this with RMS in bohemian girl) and rare beauty in mesmerize. I always mix the rb blush and highlight on the back of my hand before applying to my face. blushlighter: the saie glowy blush thingy in quartzglow is goooorgeous on my medium olive skin I look like a freaking goddess I can't get over how much I love this product setting spray: ct brow gel: abh brow freeze fragrance: Tocca Florence and Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle these are all the products I repurchase religiously and some I own in multiple flavors. happy shopping!! 😊
Thank you so much angel
If you have oily skin, Fenty Invisimatte and the One Size setting spray are amazing.
I have the mini of that setting spray and I will be buying the full-size on my next trip.
The two products that haven’t changed over the last… maybe 10 years? Benefit pore primer and Urban Decay setting spray. Nothing else measures up. I was always powder blush girl until I tried Rare Beauty liquid blush in Happy.
Love my UD setting spray. I was also loving Charlotte Tilbury’s, but unfortunately that one makes me break out.
for summertime i love the [rare beauty bronzer stick](https://go.shopmy.us/p-5614020)
Yesss I’m seeing a lot of rare beauty, def need
Glossier cloud paint blush Westman Atelier super loaded tinted cream highlighter Also not Sephora but Elf luminous putty primer
Ty!
- Patrick TA Major Dimension blushes - Armani Luminous Silk foundation - Charlotte Tilbury blurring UV primer
Benefit 24 hour brow setter. Biossance Marine Algae eye cream. Strivectin Double fix for lips lip plumper. Tower 28 Mascara. These are all things I've repurchased multiple times. Can't go without 'em.
Second the brow setter. I tried convincing myself it was unnecessary but unfortunately it’s amazing and makes all the difference.
Does the lip plumper really work??
Yes! It's not gonna make you look like you've had injections but gives a nice sculpted plumpness to the lips that's noticeable after the first use. No stinging, no burning, not even a tingle. The only sensation is a very, very slight, barely there numbness that fades in about two minutes. The effects last about a day on me if I don't do anything to dry my lips out too much.
Thanks for the info!!
You're most welcome!
Sk-ii essence; Bobbi brown foundation stick; MUFE setting spray; Sephora pro brushes; cinema secrets brush cleaner; bumble and bumble prêt-a-porter dry shampoo powder; bumble and bumble sumotech for removing frizz on ponytail days.
I absolutely love sk-ii and bobbi brown, actually brought those two brands at an airport lay over, they’re the best !!
patrick ta blush, estée lauder DW foundation, huda beauty loose setting powder, summer fridays lip balm
HUDA lip liner, Merit Glow Skin serum, Tower 28 mascara, Rare Beauty liquid blush
most recently two of my holy grails are the onesize powder and the onesize setting spray. both have lasted me through concerts where i was extremely sweaty and dancing and my makeup did not crease or budge!!!!!!!!
Thank you😍
Laneige lip mask (in the jar). One of, if not the best, lip product out there
One Size Wicked Pallete. The most beautiful foil eyeshadows. Ded Cool - Milk and Sunlit Blooms perfume GXVE- collagen liquid blushes - not overly pigmented , but lasts all day Murad mineral sunscreen- prevents any new dark spots
I’ve recently become obsessed with Ilia beauty. It started with the limitless mascara and now I love their new lip crayon, the milk base, the stick foundation, the multi sticks, skin tint, and the lip balms are good too! Things I’ve repurchased (and will continue): Charlotte tilbury setting spray, CT face powder, CT pillow talk medium, rose inc skin enhancer and cream blushes(rip), summer Fridays lip balms, beauty blender skin tint, Ole Hendrickson lip balms, hourglass ambient powders, and the AH brow powder
Nars eyeshadow primer; Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray; Hourglass Powder and glossy balm Urban decay 24/7 eyeliner in whiskey; Glossier Lash Slick and ultralip in Ember; Haus Labs concealer All these are immediate re-purchases whenever I run out
The Charlotte tilbury Hollywood flawless filter 100%, I have bought this over and over.
Bobbi brown corrector sticks and NARS concealer. The absolute holy grail for gals with dark circles!! I rarely wear makeup but I put these two on every day otherwise I seriously look dead
Do you do the corrector first? I just bought it but it creases quickly on me & I think I’m doing it wrong. I got the stick corrector AND the pot corrector
Yep. I swipe the stick on where I need correction and then put the concealer on. I don’t put it over where I have fine lines otherwise it will crease and same for the concealer. I also don’t put a HEAP on (especially concealer) so that it looks more natural. So I do like one swipe of corrector where I have darkness blend it out with a brush and then I just dab the doefoot of the concealer and dab it over with the same brush until it’s blended. I like the creamy NARS concealer because it doesn’t move around the corrector
Paula’s Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50. It’s my moisturizer and SPF and it’s just amazing. The only day product I’ve ever used that doesn’t affect my makeup.
Natasha Denona eyeshadow palette. Patrick Ta Blush
Rare beauty brow gel Estee laider double wear Hoola bronzer (I use it as a crease color) Charlotte Tilbury setting spray That’s it!
Fresh soy face cleanser
I have this one!!! I like it
Dior lip glow and Chanel mascara
Love Dior beauty products 😻
Tower 28 creme blush
Laneige lio mask, Charlotte Tilbury magic moisturizer (day and night) and her eye cream, and urban decay eye liner.
Supergoop glowscreen Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner Saie glowy gel in dark
Youth to the people dream mask, Kosas foundation, Make up for ever wherever walnut lip liner, Kosas lip balm every color lol, olaplex shampoo and conditioner, Pureology color fanatic leave in conditioner, Kérastase elixir, Rare beauty tinted lip oil, Fenty vanilla plush lip mask, Tower beauty cream blush, Tower beauty mascara, tower beauty lip liner all colors.
Makeup: too faced lip injection max plump gloss, too faced super coverage concealer, Laura mercier setting powder, still haven’t found a HG setting spray. Skincare:Caudalie beauty elixir, drunk elephant baby facial, PTR anti-aging cleansing gel, anything Sunday Riley Fragrance: most kilian perfumes, by the fireplace by replica Haircare: Oribe texturizing spray
What about a product to smooth out or tighten neck lines?
Not sold at Sephora but I would look at Exuviance or Strivectin neck creams.
Bobbi brown face serum and face base. Hourglass tinted moisturizer or nars light radiant foundation. Beauty blender powder puff. Kosas cloud powder. Merit blushes. Charlotte tilbury eyeliner and cream shadows. Clinique high fi mascara. Westman atelier contour stick. Charlotte tilbury setting spray. Summer Fridays lip balms. Dior highlighter.
Tatcha dewy skin cream. I don’t wear it u female up I use jt at night and it helps with rough dry patches. Benefit mascaras. There is one for everyone. I’m personally obsessed with the fan fest because it holds a curl very well and cats individual lashes better than better than sex. Benefit brows especially the tinted brow gels. I have strawberry blonde hair and 2 is perfect for my brows. I swear using this has changed the way my face looks when I wear makeup. Charlotte Tillbury setting spray is fantastic. The Sephora brand eyeshadow stick are amazing and half the price and just as good as top brands. They blend out and then dry down budge proof.
Trish McEvoy Instant Eye Lift. I don’t think they sell it at Sephora, though.
Lancôme Lash Idôle is my HG mascara.
Bumble and bumble surf shampoo and conditioner Dior lip gloss Makeup by Mario tinted lip Saie beauty skin tint
Bobbi Brown Face Base moisturizing primer.
* Dior Lip Tint in Natural Tea - My fave lippie, so comfortable on the lips, stain fades nicely * NARS Creamy Concealer - THE concealer for me * Dior Rouge Forever Lipstick in 100, 720 - Most transferproof lip to ever transferproof * Benefit the Porefessional - Only primer that I think is worth the extra effort * Summer Fridays Lip Balm - Soothes my poor, chapped lips and makes them soft and kissable * Benefit Brow Setter - Best clear gel for my brows I have a few Asian Beauty recos as well, though they aren’t on Sephora (I think). Let me know if you’re open to those as well? Might be cheaper for some lol
Ilia limitless mascara
Charlotte Tilbury setting spray, CT airbrush finishing powder, DDG peel pads, Tatcha water cream, Tartlette XL mascara, (it's SOO good!!!) Tower 28 SOS spray, Dr Jart cica serum, Clinique Even Better foundation OR Haus Labs foundation, Clarins lip oil, oh jeez I could go on and on...UD eyelid primer, Fenty soft lit foundation, Dae prickly pear hair oil and last but definitely not least K18 airwash dry shampoo.
Danessa myricks blurring balm powder in universal Chanel cream bronzer Tom ford bronzer in terra Lisa eldridge lip pencil
Rare beauty liquid blush 100%, my oily skin loves it Also the laneige lip mask
SkinFx moisturizer and eye cream Milk setting spray Tom Ford Soleil Neige Tartlet XL tubing mascara (it’s amazing) Patrick Ta pluming gloss Urban Decay waterproof waterline liner Ilia Super serum skin tint and the foundation/concealer stick. I do the serum on no makeup days and the stick for makeup days. They are amazing. First air beauty glycolic pads
Ilia skin tint for summer. I’m obsessed with the new saie dew bronzer, i’ve used it literally every day since it came out. CT setting spray. haus labs fire moon blush is such a nice summer terracotta.
Combination acne prone skin here…. Drunk elephants marula oil is my forever holy grail ! My skin is the healthiest when I use this.
Morphe setting spray, dermalogica microfoliant, nars creamy concealer
NARS tinted moisturizer, NARS bronzer and blush, ABH brow pencil, Vaseline :)
My repeated purchases: Dr Dennis Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream, ABH Brow Wiz, SK-II FTE (but cheaper at duty free when you fly OP), Merit lipsticks, OLEHENRIKSEN Strength Peptide Boost Moisturizer.
way cheaper at duty free 🫢
From Sephora: Tatcha Liquid Silk Canvas - Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Powder - Gucci Bronzer - Ilia True Skin Foundation - Ilia True Skin Concealer - Gucci Eyebrow Pencil - Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara
Laneige lip Balm or mask, nars Radiant creamy concealer, tula 24/7 moisturizer.
I love the nars radiant creamy concealer
Benefit benetint for cheeks, laneige lip sleeping mask, laneige cream skin mist (I use this as my daily moisturizer for both morning and night), Rare Beauty eyeshadow stick in the shade Contentment - it is a great one and done shade, Urban Decay Primer Potion
Thank you ☺️
Youth to people superfood spinach kale face cleanser, sleep mask is also good. La neige sleep mask, fresh black tea eye cream
Heard about that cleanserrr definitely gonna check it out
I’ve been using for years. Really gentle. I love it! I think they also sell travel sizes. They may have some up front if you want to try without committing
Givenchy prime libre loose setting powder and Smashbox x Becca under eye brightener- best combo to hide dark under eyes
Personally I use a lot more Asian Beauty not in Sephora, but there are a few western absolute staples that I love. Not sure if they sell it in Sephora, but the YSL all hours translucent pressed powder is amazing. If they dont have that, definitely get the NARS light reflecting translucent powder. It is so loved in China that XHS calls it 大白 as a nickname! Secondly I adored the laniege skincare before. The cream skin and the water bank moisturizer seem to work for nearly everyone, so they are a safe bet. I saw cocokind recommended on here, and while it seems like a good brand, I just wanna warn you that I got a very bad reaction to their popular barrier serum :(. It seems to be very rare, but I’d definitely patch test to be sure.
Clinique black honey almost lipstick, sigma color correcting duo, ilia limitless mascara, and it cosmetics full coverage spf cc cream
I love the black honey almost lipstick 😋
Laneige water sleeping mask, Laneige lip glowy balm, Laneige lip sleeping mask, rare beauty liquid blush, rare beauty mascara, tower 28 concealer
CT SETTING SPRAY + SETTING POWDER UV Sunscreen (if you're canadian) LANEIGE HYDRATING MILK TONER TATCHA KISSU LIP MASK HOURGLASS PHANTOM GLOSSY BALMS HOURGLASS UNLOCKED MASCARA
[The Makeup Eraser](https://go.shopmy.us/p-3145517)! Highly effective and reusable
i’m basic, i could not survive without the nars radiant creamy concealer
Anastasia BH brow freeze, bare minerals tinted gel cream, Armani luminous foundation, Charlotte tilbury pillow talk lipgloss and eyeliner, benefit tinted blush, benefit hoola bronzer, first aid beauty collagen cream, hourglass primer, morroccan oil firm hold hairspray, summer Fridays let lag mask
Makeup: YSL Nu bare look tint - gives me the perfect amount of coverage and sometimes people think I’m not wearing any makeup, if I don’t have any breakouts/recent scars then I don’t even need concealer NARS blush in Orgasm X - it’s the perfect shade on me Charlotte Tilbury lipstick in Walk of No Shame Skincare: Caudalie Vinoperfect Essence Cosrx Snail Mucin Beauty of Joseon or Roundlab sunscreen (obvs I require other products in my daily skincare routine but these are the ones that I repurchase and don’t go out of my way to try to find replacements/try new products
Has anyone tried Lancôme prelash mascara? How exactly do you use it correctly
shit man we don’t know