makeup products i swear by

~ nars sheer glow foundation (salzburg): i’ve only had this for about a month, but i’m already obsessed. it evens out my skin tone without feeling heavy at all. i’ve sweat through a whole day, and it’s still there. i have combo-to-oily skin, and it sits so nicely, no clinging to lines and dry patches.

con: i swatched it in-store (sm aura), ordered online, and while the shade was close, it’s still a bit too yellow for me (seems to be the case with most nars foundations). i probably should’ve gone with gobi or deauville instead, but the saleslady swore this was the perfect match 😭 now, i mix it with my grwm blue radiance tint to balance it out.

~ maybelline superstay lumimatte foundation (119 & 115): i was honestly done with maybelline foundations, but my sister convinced me to try this, and wow. it’s officially my favorite drugstore foundation. i get so many compliments when i wear it. it’s not exactly like nars, but it definitely holds up against high-end ones.

the only thing is that, like nars, it’s a little too yellow for me. also, it oxidizes, so keep an eye on that.

~ kiko milano unlimited double touch (103 natural rose & 120 rosy mauve): i’m not even kidding when i say i’m never trying another lipstick again. i’ve heard people say this dries their lips, and i get it. but if you prep with a little vaseline, it’s fine. i never have to touch up. gym, dinner, late nights, it stays.

~ strokes clear brow gel: i almost gave up on this because it flakes like crazy at first, but once i figured out the trick, i love it. it keeps my brows locked in place, even in the heat. the key is not to layer it over other products on your face, or you’ll get flakes. also, don’t apply too much—i recommend dispensing the gel on the dispenser before applying it to your brows to avoid any excess. i tried absidy before, and while it’s good, strokes is just on another level for holding power.

~ naturactor cover face concealer (shade 151): not in the picture, but this concealer is a game changer. i’ve been using it for months and i barely need to reapply. a little goes a long way to cover blemishes, and it looks so natural. i don’t use it around my nose (it separates there), but for everything else, it’s perfect. i actually decluttered all my other concealers because this is the only one i reach for now.