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Blush
e.l.f. Cosmetics$8
Camo Liquid Blush
4.9Variant: Peach PerfectCamo Liquid Blush
  • “A little goes a long way”6:22–6:24
  • “I really think these are a dupe for the Rare Beauty blushes”
  • “I actually prefer these blushes, and they are a fraction of the price”6:30–6:35
  • “These are very easy to blend out, and they're a lot harder to overdo than the Rare Beauty blushes”6:35–6:40
  • “Honestly, this specific blush would definitely be one of my top blushes to keep if I could only keep like three to five blushes, this one would be one of them that I'm keeping”6:43–6:49
  • “You can really build up the shades to get a more intense finish”6:55–6:59
  • “This blush is not going to fade by the end of the night. It's going to look good all day long”7:01–7:06
  • “This is actually really pretty on the lip, and it is such a long-wearing, almost liquid lipstick”7:06–7:12
  • Source: Drugstore dupes that beat expensive makeup - May 22, 2026
NARS$36.00
Insatiable Longwearing Liquid Blush
4.8Insatiable Longwearing Liquid Blush
  • “This shade has the prettiest glow in it. It's not glittery, but it's glowy”7:55–8:02
  • “The formula in these is just so good. This is one of my favorite blush formulas that NARS has come out with”8:22–8:26
  • “I've been wearing these on hot summer days, and these stay put really well throughout the day, which is so impressive”8:33–8:38
  • “Another thing I love about these is they're not too pigmented that it makes them a little bit like not beginner-friendly. These are very easy to blend out. They're very creamy and buttery”
  • “It looks so beautiful, sits on the cheeks so nice, really lifts the face nicely”8:51–8:58
  • “And as you guys can see, it definitely does not look glittery or chunky. It's very smooth”8:58–9:02
  • Source: Sweatproof makeup routine for summer - Jul 17, 2026
1 / 2
Milani$12.99
Baked Blush
4.5Variant: LuminosoBaked Blush
Kosas
Blush is Life Baked Dimensional Brightening Blush
4Variant: DreamlandBlush is Life Baked Dimensional Brightening Blush
Smashbox$46
Cali Contour Palette
4Cali Contour Palette
Bronzer
Juvia's Place$20
Bronzed Cream Bronzer
4.9Variant: ButtercreamBronzed Cream Bronzer
  • “I've been using this bronzer for a very long time and I haven't even hit pan”4:41–4:47
  • “I think this is kind of a dupe for the Saie cream bronzer, which I absolutely love”4:47–4:52
  • “I honestly think I like this finish a little bit more because it actually has like super, super fine pearls throughout”4:52–4:58
  • “It just sits on the skin in such a natural way”5:09–5:13
  • “It just looks like your skin is kind of like juicy and bronzed and hydrated”5:13–5:21
  • “If you are a pale skin girly, unreal”
  • “If you do have darker skin, Juvia's Place has a ton of darker options, which is awesome because I think a lot of drugstore bronzers don't cater to deeper skin tones”5:24–5:31
  • “This is probably one of the most buttery, natural-looking, blendable cream bronzers that I've ever used”5:51–5:56
  • “This bronzer really does win points for the shade range, the blendability, the finish”5:56–6:01
  • “If I could only keep one cream bronzer, it honestly might be this one”6:01–6:06
  • Source: Drugstore dupes that beat expensive makeup - May 22, 2026
Morphe$19
Cheek Thrills Bronze & Tone Duo
4.5Variant: CopacabanaCheek Thrills Bronze & Tone Duo
  • “This is a total dupe for the Patrick Ta”19:22–19:26
  • “I actually think this formula might be a little better, in my opinion, especially the cream bronzer”19:23–19:29
  • “This is a runner-up to the Juvia's Place, in terms of cream bronzers from the drugstore that I actually like”19:29–19:33
  • “If you're looking for a two-in-one product, this really is it”19:36–19:41
  • “This shade for my pale skin girlies, it is so good and very rare to find at the drugstore”19:38–19:43
  • “This just melts into the skin, it's not too pigmented, super easy to use, and it just gives a really nice warmth that I want, especially in the spring summer months”19:43–19:50
  • “This is definitely a product that I'm going to take with me when I travel, and I just want two products in one, super easy to use”19:55–20:01
  • “They also have a pretty good shade range for these, too, so bonus points there”20:01–20:07
  • Source: Drugstore dupes that beat expensive makeup - May 22, 2026
Smashbox$46
Cali Contour Palette
4Cali Contour Palette
Concealer
Maybelline$15.99
Super Stay Longwear Liquid Concealer
4.9Super Stay Longwear Liquid Concealer
  • “This is one of the best concealers I've ever tried, high-end or drugstore”2:10–2:15
  • “This one is definitely more full coverage vibes, but it's not heavy”2:32–2:37
  • “It's very very thin in consistency, so it feels kind of like a serum, but it gives coverage and it lasts so long”2:35–2:40
  • “I wear this on days where I really need my makeup to last and look good by the end of the night”2:46–2:50
  • “It does not crease on me”
  • “Honestly, this concealer kind of reminds me of the Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer, which I love as a full coverage concealer”3:00–3:06
  • “But you really like cannot beat this concealer for the price”2:10–2:13
  • “Like of all the concealers I've ever tried, I would say the Estee Lauder and this one are some of the longest wearing concealers that I've personally ever tried”3:29–3:34
  • Source: Drugstore dupes that beat expensive makeup - May 22, 2026
Estée Lauder$30.00
Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer
4.8Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer
  • “This is the concealer that I reach for because it lasts a really long time without creasing”2:30–2:35
  • “This gives a lot of coverage, so a little goes a long way, but this never looks cakey”2:47–2:52
  • “I don't want something that's going to settle into my fine lines at all”2:54–2:59
  • “That concealer just covered up that redness so easily”
  • “Where I want that coverage, this concealer really gave me that full coverage, so it looks way more perfected and flawless without looking heavy or cakey”2:22–2:28
  • Source: My 15 Minute Everyday Makeup Routine - Jul 24, 2026
1 / 3
Merit$38.00
The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick
4.5The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick
  • “This is like a foundation slash concealer stick that is actually really good for all over the face. I love this as a concealer and foundation. So good for traveling”17:53–17:59
  • “But, I do actually like this to make my lips a little more nude. So, I'll just tap this right in the center of my lip just to give it kind of that perfect nude look”18:02–18:09
  • “I'm a sucker for a concealer lip. I love a pale nude lip. I just think this looks so pretty”18:16–18:20
  • Source: My 15 Minute Everyday Makeup Routine - Jul 24, 2026
Contour
Haus Labs$30
Precision Sculpt Shaping Balm Contour Stick
4.9Precision Sculpt Shaping Balm Contour Stick
  • “Precision is such a good word for this product because the tip of this contour is so thin, so you can really be very precise with where you apply it”4:41–4:45
  • “This definitely has the consistency of a contour balm, which I appreciate because again, when you're in a rush, you don't want to use something that's very like, I don't know what the word is, like pasty and heavy and hard to blend”4:50–4:57
  • “This, just watch, I'm going to blend it in and just melts like butter”5:03–5:10
  • “I love the color of this product. It's not too warm, it's not too cool”6:08–6:14
  • “This has very quickly become one of my favorite contour products”6:12–6:17
  • Source: My 15 Minute Everyday Makeup Routine - Jul 24, 2026
Smashbox$46
Cali Contour Palette
4Cali Contour Palette
Foundation
bareMinerals$33.50
Complexion Rescue Luminous Skin Tint Stick
4.9Complexion Rescue Luminous Skin Tint Stick
  • “Most stick products are dense and they drag and they're hard to blend and they go cakey and patchy so quick. This one blends out like butter, genuinely”10:46–10:53
  • “It is super quick to apply as well. You just swipe, blend with fingers or a brush, whatever, and you are done. It is the fastest base application that exists”10:58–11:02
  • “No pumps, no spills, nothing to break in your bag. It is the go-to travel base for me, period”11:11–11:18
  • “The formula is doing real skin care work. It is built with vitamin E, minerals. It is clinically shown to strengthen the skin barrier as well”11:20–11:24
  • “Apparently, this boosts hydration by 48% while reducing the look of redness and fine lines. And these are things that I've noticed about it”11:29–11:34
  • “It is actually not the most long-wearing product I've ever used. Again, nothing I have an issue with, but it's more of like an all-day work day type product. I would not say this is 24-hour wear. I think that's a bit of a marketing claim”
  • “It doesn't fade off super quickly, doesn't slide off the face. It actually wears really nice. I've had this on for probably like what, 6 hours now, and it still looks gorgeous”
  • “The coverage on this one is definitely light. The coverage is a little bit buildable, but you're not going to get more than like a medium finish out of this”
  • “I put a little bit of powder on top of this, and it definitely doesn't look greasy or too shiny, but it is pretty luminous”
  • “I do feel like this layers over itself really nicely without going streaky or greasy. The balance is genuinely hard formulate, and that's why I do think this is really special”10:42–10:46
  • “This is like a severely severely underrated product, in my opinion”12:38–12:44
  • “I would say honestly this is pretty much a good all-rounder. It's safe for sensitive skin. It is very hydrating for dry skin types”12:52–12:58
  • “It even has like a little bit of oil absorbing action built into it, so combination skin isn't going to slide around”13:01–13:08
  • “I genuinely don't think anything touches it. I love this product”13:28–13:32
  • Source: 5 Best Skin Tints for Every Skin Type - Aug 7, 2026
1 / 2
NARS$50
Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
4.8Variant: Terre NeuvePure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
  • “She has been the gold standard for a while now and the wild thing is it truly does still hold up against everything that's launched since”5:57–6:01
  • “The coverage is definitely sheer but present. I would describe it as a translucent veil. It definitely evens everything out with a natural radiant finish”6:14–6:20
  • “It's not wet looking or oily. It's just like healthy your skin but better, almost like a satiny finish and it is oil-free which does surprise people given how hydrating it feels”6:22–6:29
  • “The shade range, 16 shades and because this formula has been around for so long, I do feel like the matches are very well calibrated”6:34–6:39
  • “You do get 1.9 oz, so that's nearly double a lot of other skin tints, so the per ounce math on this is actually better than almost anything else today”6:47–6:51
  • “This is my mature skin pick of the list. The radiance it provides really reads youthful. It does not cling to texture whatsoever”7:01–7:06
  • “This one does contain fragrance. Most people are fine when they use this product, but if fragrance is your trigger, if you don't like fragrance, that is what the milk is for”7:13–7:19
  • “I would say this has a solid respectable all work day kind of wear. Not milk level grip, but it does fade evenly and never gets weird”7:24–7:31
  • “This has never pilled on me. It applies smooth. This sits really well on top of skin care, plays really well with other makeup products”7:49–7:55
  • “I've gone through honestly Oh my gosh, like a lot of bottles of this. Maybe like seven bottles of this. It is just so good”8:02–8:07
  • “I wear the shade Terre Neuve and it works so well for my skin”8:07–8:12
  • Source: 5 Best Skin Tints for Every Skin Type - Aug 7, 2026
Milk Makeup$38.00
Hydro Grip 12-Hour Hydrating Gel Skin Tint
4.7Hydro Grip 12-Hour Hydrating Gel Skin Tint
  • “This formula is a weightless gel base packed with triple powered hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and aloe”3:38–3:41
  • “It's bouncy, definitely gel-like, and it kind of grips to the skin as it sets”3:44–3:49
  • “This genuinely does not fade or crease or settle into lines the way most skin tints do”3:52–3:57
  • “They have clinically shown that it boosts skin's hydration by 24%. So, it's actually hydrating while it grips, which is a rare combination”4:01–4:05
  • “Coverage is light and buildable with a natural dewy finish. This is like your skin at the end of the day still looks like you applied it”4:10–4:13
  • “Shade range, 15 shades. Smallest range on this list, honestly. And that's my main critique of it”4:18–4:22
  • “This is my pick for sure for sensitive acne-prone skin, full stop. It is fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, dermatologist-tested, and clean and vegan”4:41–4:48
  • “If complexion products break you out or irritate you, this is the safest bet in the entire video”4:52–4:57
  • “Oily skin types can actually get away with using this. You get that dewiness without that slide”4:59–5:05
  • “I think in terms of longevity, this is probably the best of the bunch”5:05–5:11
  • “This is going to be really good for long days, hot days”5:17–5:20
  • “If you complain about skin tints that are usually gone off your face by midday, this is going to be your answer to that”5:24–5:31
  • Source: 5 Best Skin Tints for Every Skin Type - Aug 7, 2026
Hourglass$49.00
Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
4.7Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
  • “I think she's probably the most elegant product on today's list”8:36–8:42
  • “This is the one that genuinely makes skin look plumped and smooth, not just covered”8:40–8:44
  • “She melts in, like truly melts, and gives you the sheer veil that even skin tone, but softens everything else. But it still looks completely like skin”8:44–8:49
  • “I really would say soft focus is the right term. It is the closest thing to a real-life filter in this video”8:53–8:57
  • “The finish is definitely dewy, but refined dewy. It's giving glowy, not greasy”8:59–9:04
  • “This formula looks better at hour six than hour one in my opinion. It settles into the skin instead of breaking apart on it”9:07–9:11
  • “This one is definitely the dry, dehydrated, dry sensitive pick. If you're oily, this one probably is not going to work out great for you”9:21–9:28
  • “This is very hydrating, so the hydration lasts truly all day. I would say the pigment does fade slightly, although I would consider this a more long-wearing skin tint”9:31–9:38
  • “This fades gracefully again, doesn't get patchy, it doesn't kind of separate or sit on top of your skin”9:40–9:46
  • “I feel like this is really made for dry skin that wants the most beautiful possible version of like my skin but better”9:52–9:58
  • “I would say this is like my go-to special occasion skin tint that's also nice enough for every day”10:05–10:12
  • Source: 5 Best Skin Tints for Every Skin Type - Aug 7, 2026
1 / 2
L'Oreal Paris$13.99
Lumi Le Glow Tint Liquid Skin Tint
4.7Lumi Le Glow Tint Liquid Skin Tint
  • “The serum melts into the base instead of sitting on top”1:40–1:44
  • “The blurring pigments do a good job at softening texture while still having those pearls to give you the soft-lit glowy kind of finish that reads very expensive”1:42–1:48
  • “This blends really nice. You can use fingers, a brush, a sponge, it really doesn't care. It's very forgiving”1:51–1:56
  • “Coverage-wise, this is sheer to light buildable. It evens out color, takes down a bit of redness”1:56–2:04
  • “This is not trying to be your foundation, and I actually respect a product that knows what it is”2:04–2:09
  • “Lacking on the deep shades. Definitely need to expand the shade range ASAP because this is a huge limitation for this product”2:11–2:21
  • “This is your normal to dry pick on a budget. The serum base really does sink in beautifully, especially if you're dry or dull”2:23–2:29
  • “If you're oily, I would be careful because between the hydration and the pearls, this might read a little shiny on you. There's no real oil control in here at all”2:32–2:35
  • “Longevity, I would say this is okay. This is a most of the day product, not a 12-hour product. It does fade really gracefully, and it doesn't get patchy”2:40–2:46
  • “This is one of the best low-risk entries into the glowy skin category that I've seen from the drugstore”3:05–3:08
  • Source: 5 Best Skin Tints for Every Skin Type - Aug 7, 2026
L'Oreal Paris$13.99
Lumi Le Glow Tint Liquid Skin Tint
4.7Variant: 100 CoolLumi Le Glow Tint Liquid Skin Tint
  • “It's giving glowy, dewy perfection”
  • “I really do feel like the finish of this skin tint is very comparable to a lot of the other high-end skin tints that I use”1:16–1:22
  • “This is very similar in finish to the Hourglass and even the Milk one that I really like”1:24–1:30
  • “The only thing is, I do feel like you have to work kind of quickly with this skin tint because this actually sets down and lasts a really long time”1:30–1:36
  • “I would say this is a light coverage with a glowy finish”1:53–2:00
  • “If you like a more natural glowy look, you are going to love this”1:57–2:02
  • “If you want more like coverage, full glam, this isn't your girl”2:00–2:08
  • Source: Drugstore dupes that beat expensive makeup - May 22, 2026
Estée Lauder$52.00
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Longwear Matte Foundation
4.5Double Wear Stay-in-Place Longwear Matte Foundation
  • “If you're looking for a long-wear base, it's honestly pretty hard to beat the Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup Foundation, but I do wish they had a pump on this foundation”3:29–3:31
  • “You want to start with less. Less is more, especially with this foundation”4:27–4:34
  • “This is going to keep the foundation looking a lot lighter, a lot more natural”4:58–5:01
  • “Plus, this foundation is very well known for being a very long wearing foundation. This lasts hours and hours”5:04–5:11
  • “It looks natural, but it's going to last me all day long. Sweat is not going to make this foundation budge at all”5:17–5:22
  • Source: Sweatproof makeup routine for summer - Jul 17, 2026
Merit$38.00
The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick
4.5The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick
  • “This is like a foundation slash concealer stick that is actually really good for all over the face. I love this as a concealer and foundation. So good for traveling”17:53–17:59
  • “But, I do actually like this to make my lips a little more nude. So, I'll just tap this right in the center of my lip just to give it kind of that perfect nude look”18:02–18:09
  • “I'm a sucker for a concealer lip. I love a pale nude lip. I just think this looks so pretty”18:16–18:20
  • Source: My 15 Minute Everyday Makeup Routine - Jul 24, 2026
Highlighter
Smashbox$46
Cali Contour Palette
4Cali Contour Palette
Setting Powder
Maybelline$10.99
Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder
4.8Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder
NARS$45.00
Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder
4.5Variant: ErosLight Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder
ILIA$44.00
Soft Focus Finishing Powder
4.5Variant: Light TranslucentSoft Focus Finishing Powder
Morphe$19
Bake & Set Loose Powder Quad
4.2Bake & Set Loose Powder Quad
  • “This actually does give a pretty nice brightening and smoothing effect to the under eye”8:59–9:04
  • “Right off the bat, I think this looks pretty good”9:02–9:06
  • “I've got to say, that powder looks pretty good”9:29–9:33
  • “Is it to the same level the Givenchy Prisme Libre powder was, the original formula? I don't know. It's really hard to give another powder that ranking because that was one of the best powders of all time”
  • “But, for the price point, like I don't think you can go wrong with this”9:42–9:47
  • “I think the packaging of this powder actually beats the Givenchy powder”9:45–9:50
  • “This is definitely one of the better powders to come out from the drugstore”9:50–9:53
  • “I think this is really nice”9:53–9:56
  • Source: My 15 Minute Everyday Makeup Routine - Jul 24, 2026
Setting Spray
Morphe$20
Lifeproof 16-Hour Continuous Setting Mist
4.5Lifeproof 16-Hour Continuous Setting Mist
1 / 2
Lip Balm & Treatment
EADEM$24.00
Le Chouchou Lip Softening Balm
4.9Variant: La Chateau RoseLe Chouchou Lip Softening Balm
Versed
Soft Gloss Tinted Lip Serum
4.8Variant: ComplimentSoft Gloss Tinted Lip Serum
Lip Gloss
YSL Beauty$40.00
Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss
4.5Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss
Lip Liner
m.ph by Mary Phillips$25
The Overliner Lip Liner Pencil
4.7Variant: Skinny DipThe Overliner Lip Liner Pencil
Versed$11.99
Lip Frame Defining Lip Liner
4.5Lip Frame Defining Lip Liner
  • “This is what I wanted the Rhode lip liners to be”11:22–11:29
  • “Not only is the color gorgeous, but this is just such a nice application”11:35–11:40
  • “This lip liner is truly one that you don't need to sharpen to get a nice precise edge”11:40–11:45
  • “This is something you can keep in your purse, in the car without a sharpener handy, and just always be able to touch up your lip and have it look nice”11:47–11:53
  • “The shape is also really convenient because you can overline, but you can also fill in your lips”11:57–12:00
  • “This formula is not super matte and dry. It's actually a little bit more of a glossy slash satin finish”12:00–12:06
  • “The only downside to that is it doesn't wear as long as a classic lip pencil, but it lasts just as long if not longer than the road, in my opinion”12:08–12:14
  • Source: Drugstore dupes that beat expensive makeup - May 22, 2026
Lip Stain
Huda Beauty$25.00
Lip Contour Stain
4.5Variant: Toasty BrownLip Contour Stain
  • “I've recently really been loving a lip liner stain, especially for the summer, because it's sweat-proof. If you're eating and drinking, it's going to stay in place”9:58–10:02
  • “Do keep in mind to store these upside down if you're going to buy this because it will make the pen last a lot longer”10:17–10:24
  • “This is such a pretty brown color, and it does really last a very, very long time throughout the day”10:37–10:43
  • Source: Sweatproof makeup routine for summer - Jul 17, 2026
Lipstick
Essence$4.99
The Slim Stick Lipstick
4.8Variant: Over The NudeThe Slim Stick Lipstick
Brow Product
Morphe$11
Nano Brow Pencil
4.8Variant: JavaNano Brow Pencil
  • “This is easily a dupe for the Benefit brow pencil, or even the Kosas brow pencil at a fraction of the cost”7:24–7:34
  • “Comes with a spoolie on the end, which I love”7:34–7:39
  • “This just has such a precise tip”
  • “It is not too dry that the pencil is crumbly and breaks, which is so annoying when that happens”7:42–7:47
  • “It's not too wet that it looks too heavy when you apply it to your brows”7:48–7:52
  • “This gives a very natural effect on the brows”7:52–7:57
  • “You can really get hair-like strokes”7:57–8:01
  • “This brow pencil wears really nicely throughout the day”7:59–8:03
  • “Honestly for the price, you can't beat it because I honestly go through brow pencils pretty quickly and an expensive brow pencil, it just really adds up”8:01–8:06
  • “When something like this exists, just why? Why spend the extra money?”
  • Source: Drugstore dupes that beat expensive makeup - May 22, 2026
Maybelline$11.99
Super Lock Brow Glue Eyebrow Gel
4.7Super Lock Brow Glue Eyebrow Gel
  • “I really think this is a dupe for the Rare Beauty brow gel, which I also absolutely love”
  • “But again, this is a cheaper price”8:47–8:52
  • “All I really want is a nice brush, which this is so similar to the Rare Beauty brush”8:55–9:01
  • “I just want my brows to stay in place all day. I don't want them to get flaky and dusty and crusty”9:00–9:05
  • “It's in like kind of a squeezy flexible tube, so I can really push the product onto the brush, especially when I'm running out”9:05–9:13
  • “If you haven't tried this brow gel, honestly, unreal”9:15–9:18
  • Source: Drugstore dupes that beat expensive makeup - May 22, 2026
Eyeliner
Sweed Beauty$25.00
Satin Kohl Eye Pencil
4.8Satin Kohl Eye Pencil
  • “The key here is that this liner is not white. It's actually kind of like a pinkish color, but it really just brightens your eyes and makes them look a lot more bigger and a lot more awake”16:17–16:23
  • “This is the best liner that I've ever used for this technique. I highly recommend this one specifically”16:27–16:32
  • “I've just never used another liner that has this tone that's this easy to apply”16:32–16:37
  • “A lot of liners don't stick to your lower lash line very well, and it's really annoying”16:37–16:40
  • Source: My 15 Minute Everyday Makeup Routine - Jul 24, 2026
Prada$35
Pradalines Durable Gliding Waterproof Eye Pencil
4.5Variant: 02 WoodPradalines Durable Gliding Waterproof Eye Pencil
  • “When I know I'm going to be out in the heat and I'm going to be sweating, I honestly don't really want to bother with liner, but this liner does not budge”12:39–12:43
  • “This is going to stay in place all day, all night”12:55–13:01
  • “It's my pet peeve when a liner claims to be long-wearing and it smudges by the time you're in the heat or sweating a little bit. So I've done a lot of trial and error to find this one”13:00–13:03
  • “I know it's expensive, but trust it is worth it”13:09–13:13
  • Source: Sweatproof makeup routine for summer - Jul 17, 2026
Eyeshadow
Morphe$23.00
ChromaPlus 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
4.8ChromaPlus 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
  • “This has been my favorite palette for a while now. I've been reaching for this one like every day”13:50–13:56
  • “I love that they have a bright white highlight color that works on even me with such fair skin”14:09–14:14
  • “It also has a black shadow for winged liner”
  • “It has a good variety of browns ranging from cool to neutral, light to dark”14:19–14:23
  • “These are the most buttery, easy to blend matte eyeshadows”14:45–14:52
  • “I do feel like a lot of the shades in this palette are kind of a dupe for the Makeup by Mario Master Matt Neutrals, and there's a significant price difference between the two”14:52–14:58
  • “These apply very similar”
  • “If you're on a budget, you cannot beat this eyeshadow palette”15:18–15:22
  • “This one actually builds pigment really easily and it does not look chalky on the lids at all”15:33–15:41
  • “This is a really nice pigmented black eye shadow. And it's hard to find that in drugstore palettes specifically”16:03–16:07
  • “Honestly, I feel like it's hard to find good drugstore eye shadow palettes in general, but this is all you need”16:07–16:15
  • Source: Drugstore dupes that beat expensive makeup - May 22, 2026
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MAKEUP BY MARIO$56.00
Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette
4.8Variant: The NeutralsMaster Mattes Eyeshadow Palette
  • “These are so creamy and the grip, honestly, is genuinely different from most powder shadows”7:14–7:21
  • “These were intentionally engineered for minimal fallout on the eye, and I've never struggled with fallout with these shadows”7:19–7:25
  • “These hold onto the lid and they build without going muddy”7:30–7:37
  • “I feel like if someone asked me for the '90s kind of vibe in one palette, this would be the palette that I would hand them”7:34–7:39
  • “Several of these shades also double as brow powder”7:43–7:47
  • “If you are a makeup artist, I think this palette is great because you can really create a lot of looks across multiple different skin tones”7:55–7:59
  • “I use every single shade in this palette. I've gotten such good use out of it”
  • “I truly love this palette, and I will continue to use her”
  • “It's all matte, which clearly does not bother me, but if you like shimmers, this one might not be for you”8:43–8:49
  • “This isn't like a strictly cool-tone palette. I'd call it a cool-leaning neutral palette”
  • Source: Best cool toned eyeshadow palettes and swatches - Jul 31, 2026
Morphe$23.00
ChromaPlus 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
4.8Variant: Moon StoneChromaPlus 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
  • “This is a full cool-toned range of mattes and shimmers”3:39–3:44
  • “This palette is still very wearable for every day”4:10–4:13
  • “This formula is really the kind of pigment that I would expect from palettes at two or three times this price point, very comparable to high-end palettes”5:04–5:08
  • “12 shades at $23 is under $2 a shade, and for this formula, that is excellent value”5:20–5:26
  • “Some of these are kind of filler colors”5:42–5:45
  • “Some of the shimmer shades I just don't find myself reaching for. They're beautiful, but I just don't really wear them”5:47–5:50
  • “It is worth your money”6:06–6:07
  • “This shade here isn't actually a black. It is a dark dark gray”
  • “This icy white shade is a little bit more on the sheer side, and it has like a bluey pinky reflect”
  • “I'm going to live swatch this true silver for you because this is just It is so beautiful”
  • Source: Best cool toned eyeshadow palettes and swatches - Jul 31, 2026
Morphe$16.00
ChromaPlus 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
4.8Variant: UnderslatedChromaPlus 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
  • “I really think every shade is usable”1:36–1:43
  • “These are super creamy and buttery and pigmented, especially for the low price tag”1:40–1:47
  • “A real slate gray shade in a drugstore affordable palette is so rare”2:06–2:12
  • “It is not chalky, it is not patchy, and it blends really, really well”2:16–2:20
  • “These crease shades are not going to go muddy, your browns are not going to go orange”2:30–2:36
  • “These shadows actually work nice as a brow powder”2:36–2:40
  • “The one downside is there is no shimmer shades, no metallic, nothing for like a more done-up night-out moment”
  • “This is a stunning cool-toned palette that's not going to break your bank, and the formula is mwah, amazing”2:18–2:22
  • “It's $16, so like I said, the risk is basically zero”2:24–2:30
  • Source: Best cool toned eyeshadow palettes and swatches - Jul 31, 2026
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Dior$55.00
Backstage Eye Palette
4.5Variant: 002 Smoky EssentialsBackstage Eye Palette
  • “This is a very dense and elegant palette. It's not chunky, and it also photographs beautifully”9:53–10:00
  • “These are buildable. They're a bit more sheared out, so you get a soft wash of color, but they go very full intensity when layered”10:05–10:11
  • “These blend like an absolute dream. They're just stunning stunning stunning”12:21–12:28
  • “I do really like how the glitter in these eyeshadows is like super intense. It's a little bit more laid back... It just looks expensive”12:26–12:32
  • “This as a one-and-done all over eyeshadow, this kind of like mousy taupe shade, stunning”12:44–12:48
  • “I think this palette is a little bit more niche for a specific type of person”
  • “It is the complete package”
  • “This is probably the best gift on the list. It's Dior. Like, the packaging is beautiful”
  • “The honest downside, though, I would say is price per gram. So, you're partly paying for the name”
  • “If you're more of a one swipe full opacity person, these mattes are going to feel a lot softer than that”
  • “They kind of feel like like a gel or cream formula that goes to more of a powder finish on the eyes”
  • Source: Best cool toned eyeshadow palettes and swatches - Jul 31, 2026
Hourglass$119.00
Curator Eyeshadow Palette
4.4Variant: MinimalistCurator Eyeshadow Palette
  • “These are talc-free, and you do feel a difference immediately”14:17–14:21
  • “These powders are milled so finely that they behave almost like a cream. They really just like melt into the lid without sitting on top of it”14:25–14:29
  • “That's exactly why I think these are my mature skin pick of the entire list”14:31–14:36
  • “This is very forgiving, very beginner-friendly, very good if you don't want your lids to look heavy”14:40–14:46
  • “This is the kind of palette that I would give my mom, and I mean that in the best possible way”14:46–14:52
  • “The pans are actually refillable, the packaging is made from recycled materials as well”15:21–15:25
  • “Buy once, refill forever”15:38–15:41
  • “$70 for four shades is the weakest quantity per dollar in this entire video”
  • “You're not paying for quantity, you are paying for a formula, you're paying for a curation, you're paying for zero wasted pans”15:54–15:59
  • “This is genuinely worth the money for you”16:28–16:34
  • “If you're 25 with smooth lids and you're on a budget, buy the Morphe, truly”16:32–16:36
  • “This packaging just looks expensive. This is like metal, so I feel like this is actually quite durable”
  • Source: Best cool toned eyeshadow palettes and swatches - Jul 31, 2026
False Lashes
Lilly Lashes$18
Self-Adhesive Lashes
4Variant: Wild ChildSelf-Adhesive Lashes
  • “These took me less than a minute. I just trimmed them, plunked them on, and we are good to go”
  • “And yes, they do actually stay on throughout the day”15:25–15:28
  • “Another cool thing about these lashes is you can rewear them up to five times, which I think is great. So, you can really get your money's worth”
  • “It definitely takes a little bit of getting used to applying these, but once you get it down, it's super easy”15:53–15:57
  • Source: My 15 Minute Everyday Makeup Routine - Jul 24, 2026
Lash Curler
Mascara
L'Oreal Paris$11.99
Telescopic Original Lengthening Mascara
5Telescopic Original Lengthening Mascara
  • “One of my favorite mascaras of all time, high and low end, any mascara to exist”17:09–17:13
  • “I have probably gone through like at least 10 tubes of this mascara”17:16–17:21
  • “I love the thin little brush. You can really get in there and coat your top lashes, your bottom lashes”17:21–17:27
  • “This never clumps on me”17:27–17:29
  • “It builds up so you can get a little bit of volume”17:29–17:32
  • “I do find this mascara in particular gives me the appearance of the most lengthened lashes that I've ever had”17:37–17:43
  • “This holds a curl on me and it doesn't smudge or flake, which it just checks all the boxes for me”17:45–17:49
  • “I think that this is better than 99% of all of the high-end mascaras out there”17:51–17:59
  • “Mascaras are just one of those things that I think you don't personally need to spend a lot of money on”17:58–18:02
  • Source: Drugstore dupes that beat expensive makeup - May 22, 2026
Face Sunscreen
NARS$50
Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
4.8Variant: Terre NeuvePure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
  • “She has been the gold standard for a while now and the wild thing is it truly does still hold up against everything that's launched since”5:57–6:01
  • “The coverage is definitely sheer but present. I would describe it as a translucent veil. It definitely evens everything out with a natural radiant finish”6:14–6:20
  • “It's not wet looking or oily. It's just like healthy your skin but better, almost like a satiny finish and it is oil-free which does surprise people given how hydrating it feels”6:22–6:29
  • “The shade range, 16 shades and because this formula has been around for so long, I do feel like the matches are very well calibrated”6:34–6:39
  • “You do get 1.9 oz, so that's nearly double a lot of other skin tints, so the per ounce math on this is actually better than almost anything else today”6:47–6:51
  • “This is my mature skin pick of the list. The radiance it provides really reads youthful. It does not cling to texture whatsoever”7:01–7:06
  • “This one does contain fragrance. Most people are fine when they use this product, but if fragrance is your trigger, if you don't like fragrance, that is what the milk is for”7:13–7:19
  • “I would say this has a solid respectable all work day kind of wear. Not milk level grip, but it does fade evenly and never gets weird”7:24–7:31
  • “This has never pilled on me. It applies smooth. This sits really well on top of skin care, plays really well with other makeup products”7:49–7:55
  • “I've gone through honestly Oh my gosh, like a lot of bottles of this. Maybe like seven bottles of this. It is just so good”8:02–8:07
  • “I wear the shade Terre Neuve and it works so well for my skin”8:07–8:12
  • Source: 5 Best Skin Tints for Every Skin Type - Aug 7, 2026
L'Oreal Paris$13.99
Lumi Le Glow Tint Liquid Skin Tint
4.7Variant: 100 CoolLumi Le Glow Tint Liquid Skin Tint
  • “It's giving glowy, dewy perfection”
  • “I really do feel like the finish of this skin tint is very comparable to a lot of the other high-end skin tints that I use”1:16–1:22
  • “This is very similar in finish to the Hourglass and even the Milk one that I really like”1:24–1:30
  • “The only thing is, I do feel like you have to work kind of quickly with this skin tint because this actually sets down and lasts a really long time”1:30–1:36
  • “I would say this is a light coverage with a glowy finish”1:53–2:00
  • “If you like a more natural glowy look, you are going to love this”1:57–2:02
  • “If you want more like coverage, full glam, this isn't your girl”2:00–2:08
  • Source: Drugstore dupes that beat expensive makeup - May 22, 2026
ILIA$40
Sun Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 with 8-Hour Oil Control
4.2Variant: Lightest ShadeSun Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 with 8-Hour Oil Control
  • “Right off the bat, it is not leaving much of a color cast on my skin, which I'm grateful for because sometimes with tinted products like this, since I have fair skin, it kind of makes my skin look unnaturally dark, but that's not what's happening with this”2:36–2:43
  • “This feels really lightweight on the skin. It doesn't feel like heavy or pasty at all”2:53–3:00
  • “I personally like that the medicinal ingredient in this sunscreen is zinc oxide”
  • “First impressions, leaves a really nice glow. Does leave a little bit of a bronze veil on my skin, but I do still think I could get away with wearing this without any makeup on top”3:12–3:20
  • Source: Sweatproof makeup routine for summer - Jul 17, 2026
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Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum
4.9Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum
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