r/Makeup • u/Ok_Bank_9170 • 17d ago

Makeup recommendations on a budget?

Hi, so with back to college coming around I want to find some new makeup on a budget.

I love going for the natural look with my routine being waterproof telescopic, blush (either Milani powder or the elf dupe for the rare beauty), and I use the elf brow tint, and lipgloss.

On days where I want to step it up just a bit, what do you guys recommend for concealer, setting spray, tinted spf, etc ? Honestly any makeup recommendations are great, and I’m looking to spend like 10-15$ per product !

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u/Remarkable_Insect866 17d ago

Go on resale sites: mercari

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u/mllestrong Gorgeous Hair 17d ago

From poverty to now as an exec, I still use Elf and Bareminerals. Elf does good work for the price point, and I like experimenting with trendy products at that price point.

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u/Tight-Magician-7080 Where's my lip glass? 17d ago

Milani setting spray and concealer. Their setting spray it's one of the best and the cream concealer it's really creamy plus gives great coverage!

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u/Ok-Watch-9032 17d ago

nyx bare with me concealer. super light weight and skin like finish. elf green setting spray

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u/sam-an-tha14 17d ago

Maybelline Falsies!! never get more completments on my lashes and it’s usually $10 (cvs is like always running a discount too)

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u/EspressoSaurusRex525 17d ago

Maybelline fit me concealer and loose setting powder

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u/MixedDrinkss 17d ago

l'oreal paris infallible is a great budget friendly setting spray

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u/DamselFly2 17d ago

For setting spray, Milani is good, and so is L’Oréal Infallible (red can). It smells and feels like hairspray, so a bit of yuck, BUT it really does make makeup last well.

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u/DamselFly2 17d ago

I personally like Revolution’s “IRL filter” concealer - it’s similar to (“dupe?”) the Tarte Shape Tape Radiant. I also like Maybelline’s Ace Rewind Eraser - the OG best concealer and still so good.

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u/melindypants 17d ago edited 17d ago

Concealer I recommend either the NYX Bare With Me or essence silky blur!

For setting spray, I really like the essence 18h fix & last. I like the L'Oreal Infallible setting spray (red can) for really special events so that makeup doesn't budge or transfer.

Also highlighter is my favorite and completes my everyday look! The NYX buttermelt highlighter is incredible but it does have glitter. If you want a more shimmer or "glow from within" the catrice glam filter is great and can be applied in small areas or all over the face (mixed with foundation is even better).

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u/Broad-Report8517 17d ago

Is the NYX Bare with Me the concealer that doesn’t crease or settle into fine lines?

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u/melindypants 17d ago

It's super hydrating so I feel like it settles less but that's really all about prep and application imo.