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Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks

These beauty blogging mavens have amassed a cult-following on YouTube and Instagram and now they're sharing which makeup picks they don't leave home without. From MAC to Maybelline, ladies, take notes.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 27, 2020
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Stephanie of Beauty By Lee

Visit Stephanie on YouTube and Instagram to see more of her fave makeup picks!

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
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Stephanie’s Beauty Picks

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation
($45, Sephora)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
03
Stephanie’s Beauty Picks

Voluminous Miss Manga Mascara by L’Orèal Paris
($8, Ulta)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
04
Kerry of SimplYounique

Visit Kerry on YouTube and Instagram to see more of her fave makeup picks!

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
05
Kerry’s Beauty Picks

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Vamp
($20, Anastasia Beverly Hills)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
06
Kerry’s Beauty Picks

Queen Collection Cover Girl Bronzer in Ebony Bronze
($5, Target)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
07
Ambrosia Malbrough

Visit Ambrosia on Instagram to see more of her fave makeup picks!

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
08
Ambrosia’s Beauty Picks

MAC’s Raizin Blush
($22, MAC Cosmetics)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
09
Ambrosia’s Beauty Picks

OC Eight Professional Mattifying Gel
($32, Dermstore)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
10
Jenell of Kinky Coily Curly Me

Visit Jenell on YouTube and Instagram to see more of her fave makeup picks!

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
11
Jenell’s Beauty Picks

CoverGirl Queen All Day Flawless 3-in-1 Foundation in Rich Mink
($9.59, Target)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
12
Jenell’s Beauty Picks

The Body Shop Vitamin C Daily Moisturizer SPF 30
($21, The Body Shop)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
13
Vaughn of MsVaughnTV

Visit Vaughn on YouTube and Instagram to see more of her fave makeup picks!

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
14
Vaughn’s Beauty Picks

Yves Saint Laurent Baby Doll Mascara
($30, Sephora)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
15
Vaughn’s Beauty Picks

MAC Studio Finish Concealer Duo
($30 Nordstrom)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
16
Maria of Maria Antoinette TV

Visit Maria Antoinette on YouTube and Instagram to see more of her fave makeup picks!

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
17
Maria Antoinette’s Beauty Picks

black|Up Cosmetics Sublime Highlighting Powder
($36.50, black|Up Cosmetics)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
18
Maria Antoinette’s Beauty Picks

MAC 33 Lash
($17, Mac Cosmetics)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
19
Megan of UloveMegz

Visit Megz on YouTube and Instagram to see more of her fave makeup picks!

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
20
Megz’s Beauty Picks

Anastasia Brow Wiz in Chocolate
($21, Sephora)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
21
Megz’s Beauty Picks

L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer in Warm Sand
($2.99, drugstore.com)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
22
Danyelle of MsDanti

Visit MsDanti on YouTube and Instagram to see more of her fave makeup picks!

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
23
MsDanti’s Beauty Picks

MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation
($32, MAC Cosmetics)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
24
MsDanti’s Beauty Picks

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Topaz
($38, Sephora)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
25
Missy Lynn

Visit Missy Lynn on YouTube and Instagram to see more of her fave makeup picks!

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
Missy Lynn
26
Missy Lynn’s Beauty Picks

Neutrogena Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes
(Ulta, $6.99)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
27
Missy Lynn’s Beauty Picks

Make Up For Ever HD Foundation
($43, Sephora)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
28
Bee Wade of AllThingsBee

Visit Bee on YouTube and Instagram to see more of her fave makeup picks!

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
29
Bee’s Beauty Picks

Beauty Blender
($19, Sephora)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
Sephora
30
Bee’s Beauty Picks

Nubian Heritage Shea Butter w/ Black Soap Extract, Oats and Aloe
($13, Nubian Heritage)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
31
Robin of LoveKisses99

Visit Robin on YouTube and Instagram to see more of her fave makeup picks!

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
32
Robin’s Beauty Picks

Chill Makeup Setting Spray from Urban Decay
($30, Ulta)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
33
Robin’s Beauty Picks

CoverGirl The Super Sizer Mascara
($7.49, Ulta)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
34
Rachel of Rachel O. Beauty

Visit Rachel on YouTube and Instagram to see more of her fave makeup picks!

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
35
Rachel’s Beauty Picks

OCC Lip Tars
($18 each, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
36
Rachel’s Beauty Picks

Make Up For Ever HD Foundation
($43, Sephora)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
37
Danielle Lewis of That Beauty Blog

Visit Danielle on her blog and Instagram to see more of her fave makeup picks!

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
38
Danielle’s Beauty Picks

Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer
($19, Mac Cosmetics)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
39
Danielle’s Beauty Picks

Kett Sett Loose Translucent Powder
($15.40, Ket Cosmetics)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
40
Mimi of Mimi J. Online

Visit Mimi on YouTube and Instagram to see more of her fave makeup picks!

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
41
MiMi’s Beauty Picks

Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer
($48, Sephora)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
42
MiMi’s Beauty Picks

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal
($38, Sephora)

Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Must-Have Makeup Picks
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