I’m don’t know about you, but i really enjoy balling on a budget. The thought of walking into Walmart, Kroger, Target, Sephora, Ulta, and spending only 30-40 dollars is an extreme girl boss flex.
In this post, i’ll be going through MY favorite affordable products I use on my face. Let’s compare girliesss 🙂
PRIMER
So girlsssss, what primers are we using these days?!
Well for me, depends on the look. If i’m wanting a glowy, bronze look I’ll use…
MCoBeauty Instant Glow Flash Primer
L’oréal Lumi Lotion In Shade 901
Elf Pourless Putty Primer/Elf Pourless Face Primer
Please for the love of god use a primer, really helps protect the skin barrier so we don’t have massive breakouts. On top of, it helps the makeup stick the face WAYYYYY better!
Let’s talk prices…
- MCoBeauty Instant Glow Flash Primer: Enhances radiance and boosts moisture for a fresh, dewy finish. Wear it alone for instant glow, under makeup as a primer, or over foundation for a natural highlight. Infused with Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Squalane, and Vitamin E, it cares for your skin and makeup. $35.00
This primer is a higher end, expensive product. But nevertheless it leaves an amazing glow under the skin.
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- L’oréal Lumi Lotion (In Shade 901): Lightweight tinted moisturizer with glycerin and shea butter for instant hydration and a radiant finish. It provides an illuminating color tint for healthy, glowing skin, perfect for your latte makeup look. $13.99
This is technically not a primer. However, it moisturizes and leaves an amazing glow underneath the skin, Also the formula makes the makeup stick to that face honeyyy.
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- Elf Pourless Putty Primer: The ultimate makeup-locking face primer for a smooth and flawless finish. $10
Leaves such a smooth finish to the makeup, AND SO CHEAP!
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- Elf Pourless Face Primer: This primer creates a flawless, smooth base for long-lasting makeup. Infused with Tea Tree and Vitamins A & E, it offers restorative benefits. Apply under foundation for glowing, smooth skin. $8
I used it once, but it did similar things to the putty primer.
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FOUNDATION
Foundation is the base of all the perfection…
SO ILL ASK AGAIN!
Girlies what are we using these days!? Let’s compare.
Well, I stand on 1 affordable product. Milani made the perfect foundation, with the best formula for a full coverage look!
Milani Conceal + Perfect 2 in 1
This one right here is my GO TOO! But there are some other products I stand for.
MCoBeauty Miracle Flawless Skin Foundation
MCoBeauty Miracle BB Cream
Nowwwwww let’s talk prices!
- Milani Conceal + Perfect 2 in 1: It combats under-eye circles, redness, and imperfections, providing medium to full coverage with a natural matte finish that lasts all day. The oil-free formula is waterproof, sweatproof, and available in 45 shades. $11.99
I swear you guys I swear by this foundation, It’s literally the most full coverage drug store foundation I’ve ever uses
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- MCoBeauty Miracle Flawless Skin Foundation: It offers creamy, buildable medium coverage that evens skin texture. Infused with Hyaluronic Acid, Coconut Water, and Rose Flower Water, it boosts moisture and smooths skin. Bixa Orellana Seed Extract reduces shine while maintaining a natural glow, making it perfect for daily use for healthier, refreshed skin. $35.00
Not my go too, but I’ve used it on my sisters and really enjoyed the outcome!
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- MCoBeauty Miracle BB Cream: Lightweight beauty balm that corrects skin tone and blurs imperfections while hydrating and brightening. Our 9-in-1 formula hydrates, primes, brightens, protects, smooths, conceals, mattifies, and minimizes, all without feeling heavy on the skin. $20
Use this when I want a light coverage look, it’s very natural yet.
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CONTOUR
Well, being I’ve only used one product for contour that I got from TJMaxx. Maybe you’ve seen it, or heard of it. But I stand by it!
Let’s compare girliesssss!
Ellen Tracy Contour Palette
This is the only contouring product i’ve tried and I stand by it! I think I spent $10 on it at TJMaxx.
BLUSH + HIGHLIGHTER
Essentially the most important part of the makeup routine. BLUSH, the color and pop that’s added. And of course HIGHLIGHTER!!
What are the girls wearing nowadays!?
Wet & Wild: Shade Red of Roses
Elf Halo Highlight: Rose Quartz
Let’s talk cash moneyyyyyy!
- Wet & Wild: Shade Red of Roses: Achieve perfect color with this highly pigmented, velvety-soft blush. It’s easy to layer and build from sheer to bold, blending seamlessly for a flawless finish. Whether new to makeup or a pro, you’ll see why this blush is a “Color Icon.” $3.99
Literally my go to blush. so bright and full of color!
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- Elf Halo Highlight: Rose Quartz: The lightweight liquid formula with hydrating squalane blends effortlessly, creating a lit-from-within glow. Use the cushion tip to apply to the high points of your face for precise illumination. $9
Such a beautiful blinding highlight.
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POWDER
Powder is like the last piece of the puzzle, it locks it all in place. So the look doesn’t fall completely apart.
I’ve tried one powder and actually stand by it.
Let’s check in girliessss!
Anastasia Beverly Hills Translucent Powder
This powder is on the pricey side, but it’s so worth it! Can’t find it in drugstores, only at Ulta, and Sephora.
Let’s talk prices!
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Translucent Powder: Lightweight loose powder for setting makeup in place. $38
A little pricey, BUT SO WORTH IT!
CONCLUSION
In a world of beauty's light,
Affordable makeup shines so bright.
Enchanting colors, bold and new,
Transforming dreams for me and you.
Each product brings delight,
From morning glow to evening night.
No need for treasures grand,
This magic's in your hand.
With brushes soft and true,
Crafted just for you.
Affordable and kind,
Beauty for all to find.
Balling on a budget should NEVER NE JUDGED! Girlies if you take from this thank you so so much, you’re beautiful and keep on shining 🙂
Estelle’s World 