“NYX Single Eyeshadows ($5, nyxcosmetics.com) have great pigmentation, and they’re very reasonably priced!”— Z Kaye Simes
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Maybelline Stiletto Lash Mascara
“Maybelline Stiletto Lash Mascara ($8.99, drugstore.com) is a must. I pair it with Victoria Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss for a great day-to-night transformation.”
— Jessica Willis
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MAC Strobe Cream
“MAC Strobe Cream ($30, bloomingdales.com) just wakes your face up. Put it on before foundation, and your face looks like its been kissed by the sun!”— RaeShanda Johnson
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Vaseline Petroleum Jelly w/Cocoa Butter
“I don’t wear make up, but my lips are definitely grateful for the new Vaseline Rich Conditioning Petroleum Jelly with Cocoa Butter ($3.99, walgreens.com). Loves it!” — H Roberta Williams
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L’Oreal True Match Face Powder
“L’Oreal True Match Face Powder ($8, drugstore.com) is the only one that matches my skin tone naturally.”
— Cynthia Griffin
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MAC Lipglass in ‘Oh Baby’
“I love MAC Lipglass in Oh Baby ($12, maccosmetics.com)…I do not leave the house without it!!”
— Janet Peoples
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Ruby Kisses Gloss
“Ruby Kisses Hydrating Lip Oil Treatment Gloss ($1.79, ebonyline.com) is cheap, but it a great lip gloss!”
— Cylia Lowe
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Too Faced Primed and Poreless Face Primer
“This primer goes on like silk. I put it on after my moisturizer, dust on some bronzer and I’m good to go ($30, sephora.com)!” — Nicole Barnes
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Iman Cream to Powder Foundation
“IMAN Second to None Cream to Powder Foundation ($16, walgreens.com) is absolutely the best. I’ve been using it since I was 18, and I’m almost 34!”
— Shakira Webb
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Cover Girl Queen Lip Gloss
“Anything from the CoverGirl Queen Collection. It is my “must-have” makeup, especially the gloss ($5.79, kmart.com)."
— Candace Celestine
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Maybelline Brow Pencils
“I never leave my house without first shaping my brows with Maybelline Expert Eyes Twin Brow Pencils ($2.99, drugstores)!” — Tracey Coleman
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MAC Studio Finish Concealer
“MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer ($11, maccosmetics.com) covers dark circles and any other discoloration, beautifully.”
— Deisha Galberth
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Avon Glazewear Lipgloss
“Avon Glazewear Lipgloss ($6, shop.avon.com) is seriously the best lip gloss ever!” — Jamillah ReliesonherFaith
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Estee Lauder Double Wear Makeup
“Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup ($35, esteelauder.com) doesn’t rub off on your clothes, and it matches my skin perfectly! Plus it offers sun protection.” — Chanda Plair
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Benefit Bad Gal Mascara
“My favorites are Makeup Forever liquid foundation and Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara ($19, sephora.com). It’s all I’m wearing in my profile pic!” — Hadassa Alexander
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Posner Creme to Powder Make-up
“Posner Creme to Powder Make-up in Golden Bronze ($5.99, amazon.com) is lightweight and blends well with Black skin. I can’t do without it!”
— Lat’hesia Prettygirlswaghinton
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Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
“I could be stranded on an island with no makeup but Maybelline Great Lash Mascara ($4.99, drugstore.com). I’d be pretty sitting alone by the sea. Its that serious.” — Jacquie Furtado
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Fashion Fair Oil Control Loose Powder
“I really love Fashion Fair Oil Control Loose Powder ($22.50, dillards.com). I have very sensitive skin, but I’ve never had breakouts with FF.”
— Catrina McClendon
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L’Oreal Lipstick in Brazil Nut
“L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Brazil Nut ($5.99, target.com) has been my staple since high school.” — Jessica Peterson Rogers