Make-up Recommendations?

Get as close to skin tone as possible like the pros do to get the no-makeup look.


Of the drug store brands, if you don't want to spend alot, I have found Cover Girl to the best quality without drying you out. Make sure to get a primer and setting spray (I believe NYX is the only drugstore brand) to make sure they last for hours like the pro makeup artists use to keep everything in place into the next day.
Otherwise try Colourpop at the local Ulta and they can color match you.

I love, love, LOVE Too Faced’s “Better Than Sex” mascara! It gives such great lift and volume to lashes without it looking too unnatural, and it also comes in a waterproof version. If you have sensitive eyes though, I’d recommend getting a mini travel version first to see if it works for you. My eyes are sensitive so I can only wear it sparingly (😩) but it’s so worth it.


I’m also a fan of Kat Von D’s Everlasting Liquid Lipstick which is a matte lipstick and comes in a few nude shades. But I see some of your reference photos are more glossy than matte, so perhaps something more like a lip stain coated with a nice gloss could be better. Colourpop has some inexpensive options in their Ultra Blotted Lip line that are natural colors and have decent staying power!

A little concealer under the eyes and some blush goes a long way, I would also recommend a soft brown eyeliner or eyeshadow for the top lid, along with your mascara and lipgloss, but in the end its whatever makes you comfortable.

Best mascara ever: Benefit roller lash. People ALWAYS think my lashes are fake, even people who do lashes... use an eyelash curler also. For natural looking makeup Glossier skin tint or any of their makeup products really.

Better Than Sex for mascara! Loreal has a dupe called Lash Paradise that's great too.

I'd suggest doing a mini make-up testing at Ulta and ask them to give their dupe suggestions (they also sell the affordable drugstore brands so they aren't losing a sale by helping). I love Elf on a budget for things like setting spray, brushes, and nude shadows. Covergirl for pretty much everything else.

I LOVE urban decay perversion mascara. It is absolutely amazing and as far as lips go, I love smashbox matte liquid lipsticks.

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For a matte look I have been loving Maybelline's Superstay 24 hour liquid lipstick. It doesn't move or transfer, even through eating/drinking/kissing/mask wearing. They've got a ton of shades and it's only like $8. The day after the lips can be a little dried out if you pass out with it on (I have several times), but honestly the lipstick holds up even through sleep!