I shed a tear every single time a makeup guru on YouTube pulls out 6 mac lipsticks in a makeup haul video. So, since not all of us receive freebies from cosmetic company's because we're internet famous, I've created a guide for the saavy shopping saver.

1. Highlight

One of the top highlights in the market is the Benefit High Beam Highlight. Personally I've tried this product and I have to admit it is pretty amazing, however, I'm not really willing to drop $26 every single time I run out of the bottle. For a cheap switch with similar quality, I've found the NYX Born to Glow Illuminator ($6) holds the same effect as the high end version.

2. Blush

For everyone engulfed in the cosmetic world, we all know that the NARS Orgasm Blush holds to be our saving grace. In all honesty, if I didn't have to spend what seems to be a million dollars on textbooks every semester for school, I wouldn't mind the price. But, guys listen, the Milani Baked Blush is a carbon copy of NARS Orgasm and other NARS blushes. And, they're only $7!!!! Milani however, is a little more pigmented so I'd be careful when applying otherwise you just look like this guy:

3. Lips

No explanation will do this lip product any justice. All you need to know is that I witnessed my friend devour an entire bowl of CAVA whilst wearing this and it was still completely in tact after the fact.

4. Mascara

I've personally never tried fake lashes, but I've never had to because I found that if you just play around with different mascaras you can usually find a fit for you. For me, my personal favorite is The Collosal Volume Express Mascara by Maybelline. I've dabbled in different drug store mascaras but I always find myself coming back to this one.

Now go, my aspiring Michelle Phans, into the world and explore your best match.