“NYX Single Eyeshadows ($5, nyxcosmetics.com) have great pigmentation, and they’re very reasonably priced!”— Z Kaye Simes
“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
“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
“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
“L’Oreal True Match Face Powder ($8, drugstore.com) is the only one that matches my skin tone naturally.”
— Cynthia Griffin
“I love MAC Lipglass in Oh Baby ($12, maccosmetics.com)…I do not leave the house without it!!”
— Janet Peoples
“Ruby Kisses Hydrating Lip Oil Treatment Gloss ($1.79, ebonyline.com) is cheap, but it a great lip gloss!”
— Cylia Lowe
“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
“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
“Anything from the CoverGirl Queen Collection. It is my “must-have” makeup, especially the gloss ($5.79, kmart.com)."
— Candace Celestine
“I never leave my house without first shaping my brows with Maybelline Expert Eyes Twin Brow Pencils ($2.99, drugstores)!” — Tracey Coleman
“MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer ($11, maccosmetics.com) covers dark circles and any other discoloration, beautifully.”
— Deisha Galberth
“Avon Glazewear Lipgloss ($6, shop.avon.com) is seriously the best lip gloss ever!” — Jamillah ReliesonherFaith
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Brazil Nut ($5.99, target.com) has been my staple since high school.” — Jessica Peterson Rogers
