Makeup Products YOU DON’T NEED!
Are You Buying the Same Makeup Twice Without Realizing It?
If your makeup drawers are full but something still feels missing, this might be why!
So many makeup products do the same job, just in different packaging. In this week’s video, I tested it by using the “extra” steps on one side of my face and skipping them on the other, so you can clearly see what actually makes a difference.
**All links listed below are affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase from them, I will make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!
Primer
If your primer is hydrating, your moisturizer already did the job. Most hydrating primers are just moisturizers with a bit of slip. Unless you need pore filling, extra grip, or oil control, it’s not adding much. On mature skin, extra layers can even make makeup look heavier. If your skincare already covers it, you can skip primer.
Huda Beauty Easy Blur Primer
🇺🇸 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34974531
🇨🇦 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34978860
🇬🇧 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34974435
Benefit Cosmetics The Porefessional Primer
🇺🇸 https://go.shopmy.us/p-8807992
🇨🇦 https://go.shopmy.us/p-22049211
🇬🇧 https://go.shopmy.us/p-8002563
Milk Makeup Hydro Primer
🇺🇸 https://go.shopmy.us/p-6927070
🇨🇦 https://go.shopmy.us/p-6927077
🇬🇧 https://go.shopmy.us/p-6927053
One/Size Mattifying Primer
🇺🇸 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34979409
🇨🇦 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34979266
🇬🇧 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34979362
Super Goop Unseen Sunscreen
🇺🇸 https://go.shopmy.us/p-20230133
🇨🇦 https://go.shopmy.us/p-6736242
🇬🇧 https://go.shopmy.us/p-20623353
Sweed Glass Skin Foundation
🇺🇸 / 🇨🇦 / 🇬🇧 https://go.shopmy.us/p-13822117
Under-Eye Corrector
This one surprises people. If you own a warm, peachy cream blush, you already have a corrector. Just mix in a little concealer and Voila! It works in the same way.
My Favourites:
Huda Beauty Cream Blush
🇺🇸 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34978518
🇨🇦 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34978378
🇬🇧 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34978262
Vasanti Liquid V01 Color Corrector
🇨🇦 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34977966
Bronzer vs Contour
They’re not the same, but you usually don’t need both. A cream bronzer gives soft definition without hollowing out the face. On skin that’s lost volume, this often looks more natural. For everyday makeup, especially over 40, bronzer alone is usually enough.
My Favourites:
MAKEUP BY MARIO | Soft Sculpt Shaping Stick
🇺🇸 https://go.shopmy.us/p-4703340
🇨🇦 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34977782
🇬🇧 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34977735
Charlotte Tilbury Cream Bronzer
🇺🇸 https://go.shopmy.us/p-16458435
🇨🇦 https://go.shopmy.us/p-16458475
🇬🇧 https://go.shopmy.us/p-16458505
Cream Eyeshadow
A cream is a cream. Pots, sticks, and tubes all give the same one-and-done result. If you already love a creamy neutral, you don’t need it in every format. Use the one you enjoy most.
My Favourites:
Merit Solo Shadow
🇺🇸 / 🇨🇦 / 🇬🇧 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34977119
L’Oréal Paris Le Shadow Stick
🇺🇸 https://go.shopmy.us/p-29959694
🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/47IU5qW
🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/43heWAo
RMS Eyelights
🇺🇸 / 🇨🇦 / 🇬🇧 https://go.shopmy.us/p-32668511
Brows
Clear brow gel and clear mascara work in almost the same way. Both shape, hold, and dry down naturally. Drugstore clear mascara often does the job just as well but has a cheaper price tag!
Maybelline Great Lash
🇺🇸 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34976345
🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3XOqpUS
🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/3KPECxW
Kosas Brow Gel
🇺🇸 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34976130
🇨🇦 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34976289
🇬🇧 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34976211
Lips
Lip oils and sheer glossy balms usually give the same shine, tint, and juicy finish. Unless the lip oil has active treatment ingredients, the look and feel are nearly identical.
My Favourites:
Merit Lip Oil
🇺🇸 / 🇨🇦 / 🇬🇧 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34976009
Yves Saint Laurent Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick
🇺🇸 https://go.shopmy.us/p-15752857
🇨🇦 https://go.shopmy.us/p-15752921
Setting Spray
Most glowy setting sprays are really hydrating mists. If you want glow and already own a skincare mist, you don’t need both. For true longevity, you need a long-wear setting spray, not a glowy one.
Glowy Options:
Urban Decay All Nighter Glowy Spray
🇺🇸 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34975582
🇨🇦 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34975944
🇬🇧 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34975807
D'Alba Piedmont Italian White Truffle First Spray Serum
🇺🇸 https://go.shopmy.us/p-34975325
🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/48IFuMR
🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/48wNxxu
Long Wear Option:
L’Oréal Paris Infallible 3‑Second Setting Mist
🇺🇸 https://go.shopmy.us/p-29958054
🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3LM8r2n
🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/43caDGA
The takeaway? Before buying something new, ask what it actually does. You might already own it!
Gabi