1. Anastasis Beverly Hills - Glow Kit - Sun Dipped
Anastasia Beverly Hills is an iconic brand for good reason. They make beautiful, luxurious products that serve their purpose well.
If you're looking for a product to give you that perfect glow, Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kits is a good way to go. They are very pigmented and great quality. I especially love their Sun Dipped Glow Kit, but of course, they have multiple different Glow Kits for each individual taste.
If you don't want to pay $40 for a palette, they go on sale every so often. I was able to get mine on Black Friday for $24. I have used it every time I wear makeup ever since.
2. e.l.f. - Eyebrow kit
E.l.f. is known for their good products at a low price. While some products might not work as well as the luxury brands, some products do the job just as well.
I don't feel the need to spend a lot of money on what is basically pigment for my eyebrow. If I had a choice between $20 eyebrow makeup and this $3 one, I'm going to get this one. They do the same exact job for two completely different prices.
Eyebrow makeup is not something I would necessarily recommend splurging on, especially if you already have a good eyebrow shape that just needs a little definition.
3. MAC Cosmetics - Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
MAC Cosmetics have become legendary for their high-quality products used by every celebrity and makeup artist out there.
I love pretty much every product they have, but one of my staple products is their Studio Fix Plus Foundation Powder.
This powder is a full coverage foundation that you technically don't even need to wear foundation with (though I usually wear a light foundation with it anyway). It is highly pigmented for great coverage and comes with enough product to last you for a while.
Overall, you're getting your money's worth with this product.
4. Tarte Cosmetics - Shape Tape concealer
Tarte is a well-known brand within the makeup community for their great quality products. Specifically, for their Shape Tape concealer.
Well-known makeup gurus like James Charles use this product for almost every look. It has excellent coverage and applies quickly and easily. I highly recommend this product, as most people who have used it would.
I like to think it is worth splurging on.
5. Fenty Beauty - Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Long Wear foundation
Fenty Beauty has come into my life more recently, but the products I have tried have lived up to the hype.
The most hyped up product was the foundation that became instantly iconic for coming in 40 different shades.
When I was finally able to get the foundation in my shade, I was pleasantly surprised at how thin and spreadable it was, yet remained pigmented throughout. A little product goes a long way.
Though it is only medium coverage, it is very buildable and creates a flawless look. I've officially made this a staple item for myself.
6. CoverGirl - Lash Blast Mascara
Mascara is another thing that I don't feel someone should spend too much money on. I have always found CoverGirl to be a good choice when buying drugstore products. It has always been my go-to.
CoverGirl Lash Blast mascara is one of the most top-rated mascaras and is one that I highly recommend. To get an amazing product that is recognized by a lot of people for only $8 is a pretty good deal.
It always makes my eyelashes look great without emptying my wallet and won't wear that quickly, especially if you purchase the waterproof one.
7. Morphe Brushes - 35Os Eyeshadow palette
Morphe is mostly known for their amazing quality, yet affordable makeup brushes. Though somewhat recently their eyeshadow palettes have become popular.
Their palettes have become popular for having a lot of different shade options that are very pigmented and blendable while only being $23 (compared to other smaller palettes like the Naked Palettes that are over $50).
My favorite is the 350s palette that has great shades for any everyday look. With this palette, I don't need another one.
Morphe has proven that you can sell great products without robbing your customers and for that I respect them.