You know when something is tried on your face and you wish you'd found it earlier? This is a teeny bit like this. It's things tried on me from various make up artists on shoots that I ended up buying. Nothing earth shattering (except the blotting sheets) but they work for me & hopefully you too! (adjust shades accordingly):
Maybelline Brow Creme in Brown: I have barely there brows and a make up artist used a thin slanted brush to apply it in feather-like strokes on the brows. Lasts all day - a rarity for inexpensive cosmetics.
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural: Dust over your foundation. It's light and gives a noticeable 'finish' to the face that I can't quite explain. Get it online here.
Maybelline The Falsies Volume Express mascara in Black Drama: Almost all make up artists recommend this budget brand. I buy this one every time it runs out. Makes my spindly lashes look instantly longer and larger. Get is here.
MAC 'Soba' eyeshadow: Now I know why a make up artist used this taupe shadow on my eye lids before using a black eye liner - it makes black eye liner pop. I've been using it ever since whenever I wear black liner because of the difference.
MAC 'Spiked" Brow Pencil: I hate the look of brow pencils but this one is soft, not sharp so no hard lines. I use this more than the creme mentioned above. Lasts all day. Apply lightly and it looks natural.
MAC concealor (NW35): I've been using these for years under eyes but 2 weeks ago a make up artist told me to use this shade instead. It's a lot lighter than me (I am NC45) and this particular shade really cancel out under eye darkness. Been using it ever since!
Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets: OMG - best budget buy of all! I should've found these years ago?!! I have an oily t-zone and ever since this was used for touch ups I was sold. Zero powder residue and it completely & invisibly removes shine. Get it here.
If you have any fave products, let me know.