Ladies, we know it’s hard (although fun) to go makeup shopping. There are hundreds of brands out there and almost every one of them promises to have the best in eyes, face and lips. However, if you’re married to one brand then you’re not experiencing the full spectrum that the beauty world has to offer.
We’ve put together a comprehensive list of our 17 favorite makeup products that have been proven to outshine the competition. Take a peek at our picks in the gallery below and let us know your go to beauty product in the comments section on social media.
Eyes
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Liner
I wore this liner in 90 degree weather for eight hours and it didn’t budge. Plus the tapered felt tip makes it easy to apply a dagger sharp cat eye.
Melt Cosmetic Rust Eyeshadow Palette
Melt has one of the best eyeshadow formulas on the block and probably the most pigmented shadows you can find.
L’Oréal Paris Lash Paradise Mascara
You don’t need to spend an arm and a leg for mascara, my personal favorite comes from CVS.
MAC Prep+Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
MAC is known for making high quality cosmetics that last and there’s no messing around with this primer.
Brows
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz
Perfect for adding definition or fully filling in your brows, it’s a win win.
Face
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
Rihanna blew the competition away when she released this foundation. With so many shades to choose from, finding your perfect match has never been easier.
Got a breakout, dark circles or redness? GONE!
Perfect for normal to dry skin, this primer hydrates your skin while keeping your foundation in place.
Bare Minerals Barepro Performance Wear Powder Foundation
I don’t go anywhere without topping off my makeup with a coat of this powder foundation, because it’s both light weight and full coverage—plus, it’s never cakey.
Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
In the summer, you want your makeup to last in the humidity and the heat, so you need a setting spray to do it’s job. Urban Decay says, “No problemo.”
BECCA Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter
This pressed highlighter packs a powerful punch and can easily be taken from a daytime glow to a nighttime gleam.
Lips
Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick
These shades are both modern and matte, plus they won’t bleed or dry out your lips throughout the day.
KVD Vegan Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick
A tried and true liquid lipstick, the wand is made for precise application and there are more colors to choose from than most any other brand.
If you’re going for the no makeup look but want a slight pop of color, this lip balm is hydrating and super affordable.
Brushes and Applicators
Morphe X James Charles The Eye Brush Set
High quality brushes backed by one of the biggest makeup gurus on YouTube: what more could you ask for?
Sephora Collection Ready To Roll Brush Set
These brushes are high quality and the set is at a price point that won’t kill your wallet.
There’s a reason this sponge applicator shines above the rest, it’s the perfect combination of soft and firm to smoothly blend product without soaking it up.
