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6 Makeup Essentials Every Girl Must Have

Advice from one poor college student to another.

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6 Makeup Essentials Every Girl Must Have
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I've learned a lot from trial and error about the overwhelming jungle that is the makeup world, but here are some products I have found that make looking flawless a little easier. (Most of the products I have picked out are found in your local drugstore, so don't worry. I'm a poor college student too).

1. A Good Mascara


A staple in the makeup world is eye makeup. If you aren't talented (like me) at the false lashes, here's a product I recommend: Covergirl's Lash Blast Volume. It gives you both volume and length. It's the perfect compliment to any makeup look.

2. A Versatile Eyeshadow Palette

One of the easiest ways to change up any makeup look is through an eyeshadow look. One that I recommend is a nude or earthy toned variety. They are the easiest to work with and give an array of looks. But don't be afraid a little bit of color. I love my Moodstruck Addiction Shadow Palette by Younique. (This is the only product that I have listed that isn't available in stores, but that shouldn't let that stop you from checking it out!)

3. A Solid Lip Base

The worst thing ever is dry lips, am I right? A great way to avoid that is with a good lip balm or chapstick. One that has been a favorite of mine for a long time is the Burt's Bees s Moisturizing Lip Balm in the flavor Honey. It will leave your lips feeling amazing and your lip color of choice will glide right on.

4. Contouring

A makeup trend that has become popular recently is the idea of contouring. If you want those chiseled cheekbones and perfect nose, then this is the makeup craze for you. A drug store product that I have found to work fairly well is the Wet n Wild Megaglo Contouring Palette in the shade 750 A, or Caramel Toffee. It is definitely more for pink based skin tones, but is good for the price that it is at.

5. A Beauty Sponge

This is another recent beauty trend, but I have found it to be a Godsend. Instead of using a brush or your hands, which tends to leave streak marks and uneven coverage, the sponge evenly spreads your foundation and gives you a really nice finish. The pointed tip allows you to reach those hard to reach areas and the fatter end is for buffing and blending. It's super handy. The drug store version of the Beauty Blender that I have found that works well is the e.l.f Make Up Blending Sponge.

6. Makeup Remover

One of the most important parts of your beauty routine is how you take off your makeup. I hate doing this part, especially after a long night out, but it is super important. But, here is a painless alternative to that problem: Garnier's Skin Active Micellar Cleansing Water. Just a couple cotton balls and you're good to go. It is formulated so that you don't have to wash your face afterwards. Heck yeah!

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