My Can't Live Without Top CF Beauty Products

My Top All Time Favorite Beauty Products

When the year inevitably comes to an end I always like to compile a list of my top picks from that year that I used on a regular basis and that I absolutely love. Now I know it's only September, but there's a tag going around on YouTube started by Jaclyn Hill called the Ride or Die tag. Basically it's a way of compiling all of your all time top favorites in different categories. I always find those types of things useful because if a product is something that the person can't live without well it must mean it's that darn good! So I decided to put together a list of all of the products that I have been loving lately. Some have been my all time favorites for a long time, some are pretty new but all of them are amazing and part of my regular makeup routine.

So sit back, enjoy and after maybe do some shopping. I give you permission hehe

Joanna xoxo


Primer

NYC Smooth Skin perfecting primer  

(shade 684)

$5.99

This primer is super affordable and feels very lightweight on the skin. It's meant to minimize the appearance of imperfections, lines and pores. It also leaves your skin looking nice and smooth and slightly dewey, which for someone with dry skin that is a major plus.

Foundation

Wet n Wild Coverall cream foundation

(shade 817 Light)

$3.99

This foundation has been my favorite for a long time and hello it's less than $5! It gives you medium to full coverage and is a satin matte finish. It doesn't feel heavy on the skin but gives you the coverage you need. In my opinion it can't be beat!

Concealer

Hard Candy Glamoflage heavy duty concealer

$6.00

Hard Candy makes great concealers overall. But this one has to be my favorite because it really covers fine lines and dark circles without feeling heavy on the skin. It is highly pigmented so it can even be used to cover scaring, imperfections and even tattoos. I keep buying this concealer over and over again, it's just that good!

Color Correcting

NYX HD concealer photogenic

(shade CW11 Lavender)

$8.00

This concealer has only been in my collection for maybe 6 months but it has become one of my favorite concealers, which is why I had to include it. The formula is mineral enriched and contains no talc or parabens, a major plus. I use this lavender shade to brighten but I definitely need to try more shades because the formula is so lightweight and blends beautifully.

Pressed Powder

Wet n Wild Coverall pressed powder

(shade 825B Medium)

$2.99

How Wet n Wild creates such amazing products for such a knockout price I will never understand but keep 'em coming! This of course compliments their foundation and just feels lightweight on the skin. It's so good I don't even bother going to any other pressed powders. A definite must.

Loose Powder

ELF High Definition powder

(shade 83331 Sheer)

$6.00

This has been my go to powder ever since I tried it. I use it to set my foundation and it leaves my skin looking flawless. It's very finely milled so it feels super lightweight on the skin. And you get a massive amount so it's a fantastic deal. No wonder it's a fan favorite.

Highlighter

Tarte Showstopper clay palette

(shade Champagne Pink)

Now I know this highlighter is part of a palette but I have tried quite a few drugstore highlighters and this is one that I just keep gravitating towards. A little goes a long way, it leaves a really pretty glow to your skin. It's also super easy to blend and lasts for ages on your skin. It's just stunning.

NYX Strobe of Genius illuminating palette

$27.00

So I decided to add in this drugstore palette because it's my daily go to as well. This palette comes with 7 shades all super blendable and all leave your skin glowing. It really is an amazing palette that I can't live without.

Eyeshadow

Wet n Wild Coloricon eyeshadow palette

(shade 738 Comfort Zone)

$4.99

Another example of Wet n Wild hitting it out of the park. All of their 8 pan palettes are amazing but this one is my favorite  because the shades are so versatile. It comes with 2 browbone shades, 2 eyelid shades, 2 crease shades and 2 definer shades. They are infused with macadamia oil so they are super creamy and blend like a dream. They don't crease at all and will last for hours on your lids. This particular palette is a great neutral palette that can either be more subtle or can offer your smokey options too, so super versatile. It's just amazing. Love love love.

Mascara

Wet n Wild Max Volume Plus mascara
(shade C150A)
$4.99

Another fabulous Wet n Wild product. This mascara doesn't clump or smudge and it gives you nice long thick lashes. I adore this mascara and I continue to repurchase it. A must have!



Bronzer

Physicians Formula City Glow daily defense bronzer
(shade New York)
$19.99

Now I know Physicians Formula is pricey as far as drugstore brands go but they make amazing bronzers so I think it is well worth the price. Not only is the formula super creamy and lightweight on the skin but it has great properties in it too. It has anti aging, anti dullness and anti pollution properties which is a big plus in my book.  The formula cannot be beat and it gives you a very natural effect. I suggest even if you can' find this particular bronzer, to go and give any Physicians Formula bronzers a try. They really can't be beat.

Milani Tantastic face & body baked bronzer
(shade 01 Fantastic in Gold)
$9.49

I had to include this bronzer as well because it is my go to when I want that sun kissed glowy look. It's super silky and blends in perfectly. I use this pretty much every day in the summer months but it's great year round, especially if your skin tends to get dull like mine does. And a major plus, the size of the actual product is massive. Great deal for the price!

Blush

Essence Silky Touch blush
(shade 80 Autumn Peach)
$2.99

Ok an amazing pigmented blush for under $5?! Yes it's possible! The formula of this blush is so pigmented and creamy and blends like a dream. What more could you ask for. It's so silky you'll wonder why it's so damn cheap. But hey, I'm not gonna complain. This particular shade is the perfect every day peach that goes with so many looks. Just beautiful.

Wet n Wild Coloricon blush
(shade 326B Rose Champagne)
$2.99

Another super affordable blush that I cannot live without. The formula blends perfectly and this shade gives you a very natural flush to your cheeks. Another beautiful blush. And once again so damn cheap!

Setting Spray

Hard Candy Fast & Fabulous makeup setting spray
$6.00

I have tried quite a few makeup setting sprays that are really good but this one has been my go to since I tried it. It really makes my makeup last all day and night without any fading or settling into any fine lines. I highly recommend.

Lipstick

Milani Color Statement lipstick
(shade 26 Nude Crème)
$5.99

I keep raving about these lipsticks, they are one of my fave all time lipsticks in general, and for due reason. They are super cream for a matte lipstick, not drying on the lips at all, and the color lasts for quite a while. This particular shade is my go to shade when I go for a nude lip. It's the perfect pinky nude, great for an every day shade.

Liquid Lipstick

Kat Von D Everlasting liquid lipstick
(shade A-Go-Go)
$20.00

I have tried so many liquid lipsticks lately but this formula so far is still my favorite. They dry completely with a nice matte finish and they last all day. Like literally all day. They won't budge! They surprisingly don't feel super drying on the lips which most liquid lipsticks do. I only have a few shades but this bright orange has to be my favorite. If you love bold lips like I do you need to try this shade. It's the perfect bright shade for spring and summer.Stunning.

Lip Gloss

Flower Beauty Shine On lipgloss
(shade Baby's Breath)
$6.98

I am not a big fan of lip glosses in general so I am super picky. I discovered these glosses only a few months ago but they have become my go to. The formula isn't sticky at all and it feels nice and creamy on the lips. While the color is sheer, it is quite buildable. This particular shade is a really pretty light pink that makes your lips look nice and natural. I highly suggest checking these out.