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Flora’s budget beauty master-list: The ultimate product index
Building a high-performing beauty routine does not require spending hundreds of dollars at high-end department stores. The drugstore has evolved, bringing high-performance staples that hold their own against high-end brands.
This comprehensive master-list gathers all of my top-rated, tried-and-true product recommendations across skincare and makeup. I've rounded up my top picks to help you plan your next haul. Bookmark this page to build a customized routine that actually performs.
Skincare essentials
Cleanser:
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
Toner:
APRILSKIN TXA+Niacinamide 99 Pink Milky Toner
TONYMOLY Wonder Ceramide Mochi Milky Toner
Moisturizer:
Elf Holy hydration Daily Moisturizer
Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream
Sunscreen:
SCINIC Enjoy Super Mild Sun Essence
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen
Lip Treatments:
e.l.f. SKIN Thirst Burst Lip Treatment
Lanolin 101 Multipurpose Ointment
essence The Super Peptide Glossy Lip Treatment
Makeup favorites
Tools:
e.l.f. Dual-Ended Cream + Powder Brush
e.l.f. Cream Blush & Bronzer Duo Brush
AOA Studio Collection Makeup Sponge
e.l.f. Fluffy Eye Blender Brush
Real Techniques Miracle Eyelash Curler
Primer:
Hard Candy Blur on Lock Primer
Foundation/Skin Tint:
Versed Skin Solution Multi-Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
L'Oreal Paris True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum Foundation
wet n wild Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator Tinted Skin Veil
Revolution Superdewy SPF 30 Skin Tint
Catrice | HD Liquid Coverage Foundation
Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation
Concealer:
Elf Soft Glam Satin Concealer in Light Pink
Essence Silky Blur Hydrating Long Wear Concealer
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser
Powder:
wet n wild Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder
Bronzer:
SHEGLAM Silk Haze Cream Bronzer
Revolution Beauty London, Ultra Cream Face Bronzer
COVERGIRL TruBlend Skin Enhancer Baked Luminous Bronzer
COVERGIRL TruBlend Sun & Sculpt Bronzing Glow Serum
Blush:
Catrice Blur Balm Blush Palette
e.l.f. Sheer For It Blush Tint
Eyebrows:
Essence Brow Lift and Freeze Glue
Wet and Wild Ultimate Brow Micro Eyebrow Pencil
e.l.f. Ultra Precise Brow Pencil
Maybelline Super Lock Brow Glue Eyebrow Gel
wet n wild Ultimate Eyebrow Makeup Kit
Eye shadow:
e.l.f. Liquid Velvet Eyeshadow
ULTA Beauty Collection Eyeshadow Singles
Moira Everlust Shimmer Cream Shadow
ColourPop Jelly Much Gel Eyeshadow Stick
Mascara:
essence | Lash Without Limits Extreme Lengthening & Volume Mascara
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Panorama Mascara
Essence What the Length! Mascara
Eye Liner:
L'Oreal Paris Makeup Infallible Pro-Last Pencil Eyeliner
Lip Products:
Morphe Liplock Glossy LIpstick
essence What The Fake! Plumping Lipgloss
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick
e.l.f. Hydrating Core Lip Shine
REVLON Super Lustrous Glass Shine Balm
MAYBELLINE Lifter Liner Lip Liner Pencil
Setting Spray:
Hard Candy Grip On Lock Setting Spray