Im a makeup girlie. I love to look and feel my best, and for that means a full face every day! But it's got to be affordable and not break the bank. These are all my affordable favourites from 2025 that I WILL be taking into 2026 with me ❤️
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Face
Eyes
Lips
Powders
Finishing touches
Face
Perfect for lighter makeup days. Or use different shades to darken or lighten your foundations. Also adds a beautiful glow! The perfect multitasker!
MUA Pro/Base Lumi Base Cosmic
A great choice for primer if, like me, you're in your glowing girl era.
MUA Glow Dew Illuminating Primer - Virtual Glow | Make Up
Hands down my favourite primer! No contest! Avoid if your sensitive to smells as this does have a scent.
MUA Pro / Base Grip Fix Primer 30ml
A great option that's even more affordable
Collection Power Hold Gripping Gel Primer
If youre a full glam girlie then this is a must have. But go a shade lighter as it oxidises
Maybelline Super Stay Up To 30H Lumi-Matte Foundation - 90
Still the best foundation on the market! It can't be beat!
Maybelline Super Stay 24H Foundation + Vitamin C* - Shade 05
The first cream blush ive ever panned. Its that good! Pigmented and easy to blend
Studio London Flaunt Flawless Cream Blush Empower
It has been by my side since before motherhood and its definitely not going anywhere now! Its FULL coverage! Iykyk.
MUA Pro / Base Full Coverage Concealer #110
A fantastic option for every day. Affordable, great coverage, great shade range
Serum Foundation - 2.0-n - 30ml
Eyes
The perfect colour to brighten brown eyes and make them stand out!
MUA Intense Colour Eyeliner In Botanical
Waterproof mascara helps your lashes stay curled for longer. Also perfect if, like me, youre an emotional wreck...
MUA Loaded Lash Xl Waterproof Mascara
Good colour pay off for more muted looks, but pair it with the base I also have linked for the perfect intense colour!
MUA Kaleidoscopic 15 Shade Palette
Make any, even the cheapest, of eyeshadow POP with this!
Studio London Colour Icon Eyeshadow Base Primer
Lips
Dont got expensive when it comes to lip gloss! It all comes off anyway! This is a perfect hybrid that looks like a gloss but performs like a balm
MUA Hydra-Juice Peptide Lip Balm
A really good affordable option. Good colour range, pigmented and glides of really well!
Trouble Maker Overdo It Lip Liner Pencil Babble Cool Nude
Powders
Im a big fan of this highlighter! Great colour pay off and not chunky like other cheaper brands
Trouble Maker Gloie Lighter Highlight Foil Boy Amber
Doesn't work as a blush on darker skin tones, might om lighter ones. But as a highlighter or blush topper, it's perfection
Trouble Maker Cheekie Bake Blush Betty Bakes Hot Pink
Small but mighty. The colour pay off is so intense, a little goes a long way!
Trouble Maker Upside Powder Blush Hit The Big Time
I like my undereyes brighter than the sun and this is that!
Collection Pressed Powder Ivory 18
Finishing touches
Rivals much more expensive brands! Really keeps that makeup on!
Revolution Superfix Misting Spray
A great option for every day use. But make sure you shake it hard before use
NYX Professional Makeup The Face Glue Setting Spray
The setting spray of the year! Believe the hype! Get yje big bottle!
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 3-Second Makeup Setting Spray Mist XL 150ml
