5 BEAUTY PRODUCTS I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT

Since I’ve been getting lots of questions about beauty and makeup products lately, today I’m dishing on the MVPs of my makeup bag—the 5 beauty products I can’t live without.

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No. 1 - Bareminerals barepro foundation

Out of the 5 beauty products I can’t live without…. this is number 1 for a reason, y’all. Allow me to introduce you to the heavyweight champ, bareMinerals barePRO liquid foundation. My love for this foundation runs DEEP. I may or may not have joked about naming my first child after it (was I joking though…?). It’s non-comedogenic, paraben free, contains SPF, looks truly flawless, and literally doesn’t budge all. day. I’ve been using it for more than 3 years now, and I’M NEVER TURNING BACK.

No. 2 - laura mercier translucent setting powder

I caved into buying this because I heard so much chatter about it, but I only started using a setting powder a few years ago, and can’t believe what a true game changer it really is. I look back on years of wearing foundation or concealer without a setting powder and cringe. The Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder is truly a MUST-HAVE. When it comes to keeping everything in place for the whole day, keeping oil under control, preventing your under-eye concealer from creasing and everything from fading, this will be your new best friend.

No. 3 - Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade

After years of searching for the perfect eyebrow products, I’ve officially reached the conclusion that Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow Pomade is the best there is, plain and simple. It’s completely smear-proof, lasts all day, and gives you super natural results. I use an angled brush like this one here, dip it in a little bit of water to work around in the pomade, and apply. So, if you’re looking for envy-worthy brows. This baby is your key.

No. 4 - Tarte Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Palette

For the past year or so, I’ve been using this palette! The shades are matte and universally flattering. It’s also easy to apply, stays all day, doesn’t crease, and SMELLS AMAZING. (SOLD!) Especially for everyday use, I prefer a natural-looking matte shadow to something with a lot of shimmer, so this is the palette for me. My typical everyday look typically involves sweeping the “Force of Nature” shade from this palette onto the lid of my eye, and that’s it!

No. 5 - ILIA LIMITLESS LASH MASCARA

Finding the perfect mascara was an ongoing journey until I tried the Ilia Limitless Lash Lengthening Mascara. There’s a reason this eyeliner has almost 2,000 “loves” on Sephora. It’s the best there is, plain and simple. It’s a clean, award-winning, cult-favorite mascara that lifts, lengthens, holds curl, and separates with precision. I can wear it all day with no smudging or flaking, which is exactly what I want in a mascara.