Sephora is that all-magical place where our paychecks disappear and we fall in love with matte lip trends and bright eye shadow. While trends are changing every season, spending hundreds of dollars on single items doesn’t seem right when you can get the same professional look without breaking your bank. Here are a few items to consider:
The Nude Look
Kylie Jenner’s” Candy K” for $29.00 V. Hard Candy Velvet Mousse Matte “Daffodil” for $6.00
The nude Matte Lip is a summer trend that doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. The trend follow's Kylie Jenner's matte lip products, but instead of paying more, you can get the same look and feel for less.
Perfect Stains
Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain $14.00 V. Wet N Wild Slicks Balm Stain Moisturizing Lip Color $2.93
Another summer trend is lip stains. For nights on the beach or a weekend get-a-way, lip stains can look casual or paired with the right outfit, a perfect night-out look.
Date Night Lipstick
NARS Audacious Lipstick (in Red) $32.00 V. e.l.f. Moisturizing Lipstick, Ravishing Rose $3.00
Every date-night needs a red-hot lip look. Fortunately you can get the look without sacrificing your paycheck.
The Contouring Craze
Smashbox Step-by-Step Contour Kit $45.00 V. L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro Contour & Highlight Pallette $9.87
Contouring is all you hear about and it can be a trick for beginners, which is why palettes like these are perfect for starting out. 
Smokey Eyes
Sephora Collection Colorful 5 Eyeshadow Palette $25.00 V. COVERGIRL Eye Shadow Quads, Stunning Smokey’s $6.25
Red lip paired with smokey shadow is a perfect look no matter the occasion. Keep a light look for a casual outing or go dark for a perfect weekend look.
Pop Highlighters
Becca X Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection $38.00 V. theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer Makeup Highlighter, Shimmer, Eyeshadow $21.60
A perfect look deserves a pop, which is what these highlighters do for any look. Adding a little flair to your features it brightens and brings out the perfect look for any occasion.
Glitter Sensation
Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow $21.00 V. Cosmic Glitter Dust Metallic Silver $4.55
The festival look is being rocked outside of festival grounds. Apply over a smokey look or keep it simple and paired with black eyeliner for a festival-worthy look this summer. 
The Foundation
Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup $40.00 V. Maybelline Fit Me! Matte + Poreless Foundation $5.94
Every great look needs an equally great foundation. Fit Me! Has been my go-to foundation since it blends easily and doesn't cake.
Priming the fun
Make Up For Ever Step 1 Skin Equalizer Primer $17.00 V. Hard Candy Sheer Envy Primer $8.00
To help your favorite foundation go the mile, primers are a necessity. Paring the right primer with your foundation will work wonders on any look.
The Essentials
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner $22.00 V. Maybelline Line Works Liquid Eye Liner (Waterproof) $5.67
The cat-eye craze is in to stay, and with so many different pens and gels, it's hard to find the blackest black to complete any look with a fail-proof finish.
The Corrector
Stila Correct & Perfect All-In-One Color Correcting Palette $45.00 V. Hard Candy Sheer Envy Conceal & Corrector Palette $6.00
Everyone has a few things they need totally covered, and a corrector pallet has your back.
