Over the past couple years it seems like the makeup industry has been hyped up tremendously. And while I love how all my favorite brands are coming out with new make up formulas, and my personal weakness, new eye shadow palettes, it's hard to dictate what items I actually need in my life. As soon as I walk in to Sephora or in Targets make up aisle I completely get distracted and forget what I actually need and look at all the "shiny" new products they've released. So this article is just to help you with some of the basic things you'll need for when you're doing your makeup.
Clique Acne Solutions™ Liquid Makeup
This fondation is really great for full coverage and doesn't irritate your skin. It retails at $27 at Macy's and comes in 16 different skin tones.
e.l.f. Liquid Liner
While I don't recommend this eyeliner for long term wear, since it does smudge, it's a good alternative to your expensive eyeliner, if you're just going for a quick errand run. While this eyeliner does smudge if you wear it alone, it seems to be better with paired with eyeshadow and won't smudge then. It retails for $2 at Target and Walmart.
Urban Decay Naked Illuminated
This powder is what dream are made of. It comes in 3 different colors and adds a lot of sparkle and can be used as a highlighter. It retails for $30 at Sephora.
Colour Pop Ultra Matte Lipstick
Basically, this formula is like Kylie Jenner's Lip Kits at a fraction of the price, and many of the colors are actually dupes of Kylie's infamous kits. It retails at $6 online.
Urban Decay Naked Palette
These palettes are amazing and Urban Decay is even better because they're cruelty free, meaning they don't animal test. The Naked palettes come in three different color scheme, as well as mini palettes with just some basic colors if you don't want the bigger palettes. They retail at $54 at Sephora.
L'OREAL Lumi
This is a liquid highlight you'd apply like a foundation. It's really pigmented and comes in three amazing colors. It retails at $12.99 at Target.
Too Faced Melted Matte Lipstick
Too Faced is another cruelty free company that also has amazing products, like their matte squeezable lipsticks. This are really great for when you're on the go because they're so easy to apply and they don't dry your lips out too bad. They retail for $21 each at Ulta Beauty and Sephora.
Urban Decay Cannonball Mascara 
Can you tell I love Urban Decay? This mascara is great for when you go see Finding Dory and don't want anyone to know you bawled like a baby. It retails for $20 at Sephora.
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner
If you're looking for long lasting eyeliner, this is a pretty good one. I have experienced smudging, but for most days it goes one fine. It's basically like a Sharpie but for your eyes. It's also waterproof and a cruelty free brand! It retails at $19 at Sephora.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit
I would sell my soul for these Glow Kits. Each comes with four different colors in the kit and are amazing highlighters. They retail at $40 online and at Sephora, (if they're not already sold out).
Stila Magnificent Metals Eyeshadow
This is almost a cream eyeshadow but it's super pigmented and comes in 20 different colors. Retails at $32 online and at Sephora.
Maybelline Color Jolt lipstick
While they're not complete dupes for the Too Faced Melted lipsticks, they have similar colors if you're on budget and don't want to rake out the $21 for the Too Faced version. They retail for $7.73 at Walmart.
NYX Setting Spray
This is honestly a summer must have. It comes in both a Matte and Dewy finish and retails at $7.99 at Target and Ulta Beauty.
