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What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
By · Updated October 28, 2020
01
NYX Single Eyeshadows

“NYX Single Eyeshadows ($5, nyxcosmetics.com) have great pigmentation, and they’re very reasonably priced!”— Z Kaye Simes

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
02
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

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
03
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

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
04
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

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
05
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

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
06
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

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
07
Ruby Kisses Gloss

“Ruby Kisses Hydrating Lip Oil Treatment Gloss ($1.79, ebonyline.com) is cheap, but it a great lip gloss!”
— Cylia Lowe

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
08
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

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
09
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

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
10
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

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
11
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

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
12
MAC Studio Finish Concealer

“MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer ($11, maccosmetics.com) covers dark circles and any other discoloration, beautifully.”
— Deisha Galberth

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
13
Avon Glazewear Lipgloss

“Avon Glazewear Lipgloss ($6, shop.avon.com) is seriously the best lip gloss ever!” — Jamillah ReliesonherFaith

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
14
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

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
15
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

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
16
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

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
17
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

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
18
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

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
19
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

What You Said: Your Favorite Makeup Ever
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