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well im not a makeup expert but somehow i get compliments for every makeup look i do, so here is what i use to create my signature looks. i have included the exact shades i use, but by any means grab the one you believe will fit you best!
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base

i do not always go in with foundation… im more a concealer type of girl but when i do for events, special ocassions, etc. this is what i use for a full glam face of makeup

 
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only primer i will use as it is has such a smooth finish
Tatcha The Silk Canvas - Protective Primer Balm
 
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best non-clogging foundation
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation (shade: tawny)
 
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hands down best concealer & so affordable
NYX Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer (shade: light ivory)
 
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best setting powder for mattifying those areas where you do not want any extra shine & lasts forever
DIOR Forever & Ever Control Extreme Perfection Matte ...
 
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this has always been my go to powder, as my grandma gifted it to me for the first time when i turned 16 and it has sentimental value, plus has lasted forever… this is only my third time replacing the powder card and the finish is super velvety… WORTH...
Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear all-day comfort flawless finish (shade: B40)

eyes & brows

my favourite palettes and shades + mascara & eyebrow products

 
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this is perfect for on-the-go eyes, as it has every shade in brown tones you will ever need if you are like me and love to go for that bronzy look
NIB Tarte Tartelette Flirt Eyeshadow Palette
 
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this was my ABSOLUTE best purchase for an eyeshadow palette… it has all the shades i will ever need to create any kind of look
Too Faced Gingerbread Extra Spicy Eyeshadow
 
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you have seen it everywhere on Tik Tok for a reason!!! GET IT
Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline
 
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this is the exact product i use for my eyebrows, and i get this in Holland in the Hema stores, so i could not find an exact link for it, but i will link similar products if you are unable to access this one (if you are though GET IT because it is so ...
Hema Eyebrow gel (shade: medium) Benefit Gimme Brow (dutch) Dupe
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as you may have read, the product i use for my eyebrows i get in Holland in the Hema stores, so i could not find an exact link for it, but it is a dupe of this exact product that i loved for many years!!
Brow Gel
 
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here are some amazing dupes for the last two products i shared… as you know, the product i use for my eyebrows i get in Holland in the Hema stores, so i could not find an exact link for it, but it is a dupe of the benefit brow gel and here are some a...
These Are The Best Benefit Gimme Brow+ Dupes

lips

since i was a little girl i have been a sucker for lipgloss and have been know as the GLOSS QUEEN, so here is my go-to lip products 

 
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this has been a game changer for me, this looks so natural as a lip liner and so beautiful as a full lip… i have even used it as a blush and WOW im obsessed!
WONDER BLADING Peel & Reveal Lip Stain Kit (shade: lovely)
 
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love this as a gloss and lip hydration
Laneige Lip Glowy Balm Hydrate & Tint (shade: peach)
 
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i use this one whenever i go for that rosy lip look and it does the job in such an outstanding manner + great pricing!
Lip Liners & Lip Pencils | NYX Professional Makeup (shade: natural)
 
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my absolute favourite gloss since i was 8 years old! there is no competition for beauty rush they have the best formula
Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss (2-pack)
 
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the only lip balm that will work on my lips… i always have at least one in every purse, in the car, in my gym bag, my shower bag, my work bag… just everywhere i cannot live without it
Carmex Original Medicated Lip Balm Stick - Soothes Lips
 
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favourite brown shade for lips for a statement look on a night out
MAC Satin Lipstick (shade: 817 photo)
 
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this one was a gift from my mom because she has had this since i was a little girl and i basically fell in love with the shade once she let me try it for a ballet recital, so i just use on special ocassions… im not sure they make the exact same shade...
Colour Riche Satin Lipstick - L'Oréal Paris (shade: nature's blush)
 
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the only orange-reddish shade i have ever loved on me and the matte finish is perfection
SEPHORA COLLECTION #LIPSTORIES Lipstick (shade: 25 first class)

bronzer

you know me i love being tan so here is the secret

 
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cleanest bronzer that does not clog your pores & i am so in love with the shade… it always looks so natural
Tarte park ave princess™ waterproof face & body bronzer
 
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the only cream bronzer that has not given me any acne… perfect for contouring!!
Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick (shade: bright side)

blush

my favourite part of the makeup routine!!! (and sometimes all i wear with a bit of mascara) 

 
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the amount of compliments i get from these is insane!
Drunk Elephant O-Bloos™ Rosi Glow Drops with Vitamin F
 
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i will never get any other powder blush
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush (shade: party)
 
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you know i love rare beauty and this blush is just everything to me
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush (shade: encourage)

highlighter

the key to dewy the key to my happiness

 
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i have had this for years and it has lasted forever even though i put it on my face and all over my body!!!
Milk Cream Highlighter Stick for a Radiant Glow (shade: lit)
 
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the way this sits on my cupid's bow and on the tip of my nose if just PERFECTION
Benefit Watt's Up! Cream Highlighter

tools and brushes

my little helpers (remember to wash them at least once every 1-2 weeks)

 
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if you are a simple gal like me this (and your fingers lol) will do the trick!!
REFY - Duo Brush
 
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nothing better than a quality curler with an affordable price… forever in love with sephora collection
Eyelash Curlers
 
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been using these since they even became a thing (i would grab one of my old silicone face washer and use it for this instead)… they are a MUST HAVE
Brush Cleaning Mat, Silicone Makeup Cleaner