THE BEST LOW-COST MAKEUP POWDERS I HAVE TRIED THIS 2022.

When it comes to makeup, having a combination-oily skin can be a little bit tricky if you don't know which products your skin needs. From a correct skincare routine to the perfect makeup look that will stay with you all day long: everything matters. In my case, my skin type produces an excess of oil (sebum) in my T zone (forehead, nose, and chin), with normal to sometimes dry cheeks areas.

So, keeping that in mind, my needs are mainly focused on the sebum control production of my T zone, without caking it. By the way, I like very fine makeup powders that will not end giving me a cakey look at the end of the day, being the reason why I consider these three ones, the best low-cost makeup powder I had used this year.

Having used them for a while, they prove that we don’t need to break our bank accounts to look flawless, and have good quality products. They are perfect for setting makeup, baking, and controlling the sebum, lasting all day long.

HD STUDIO PHOTOGÉNIQUE STUDIO, by NYX.

With this makeup powder, I broke my taboo related to white-transparent face powders, made to be suitable for any skin color. Usually, this type of product cause flashbacks, and since I won’t know if I’m going to end up taking a flash photo at the end of the day, I tend to use makeup powders that suit my skin color.

Surprisingly, the HD Photogénique Studio sets my makeup without leaving any white cast, not producing any flashbacks.

PROS: smooth, poreless, no flashback, and good sebum control.

CONS: small size (only 6g).

BANANA DREAMS LOOSE POWDER, by W7.

Since I watched Makeup by Mario, doing Kim Kardashian makeup using yellow powder from Ben Nye, I knew that I will need to find an option here in Spain, so I took my time, I made my research, and I ended up finding the Banana Dreams Loose Powders by W7.

They are perfect to illuminate the center of the face, leaving a very smooth finish, but I particularly love them to set my under-eye area.

PROS: smooth, poreless, no flashback, strong sebum control, perfect for baking, and pore blurring. 

CONS: none.

FACE FORM BAKING & SETTING POWDER, by SLEEK MAKEUP.

One of my latest discoveries and I love it! Here in Spain, it can be very hard to find a nice and low-cost setting powder for my skin color, but this one goes further having very good qualities like not having a red subtone (I have cold subtone: NW43), and being really translucent, lasting all the day without any problem. 

PROS: good sebum control, not cakey finish, very fine powder.

CONS: none.

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MY FAVORITES MAKEUP FOUNDATIONS 2021 FOR COMBINATION TO OILY SKIN.

Having sensitive combination to oily skin can be really a headache since not all my face areas are oily, in my case I have an oily T zone in combination with normal skin in the rest of my face. By the way, I have some blemished areas (that are in treatment), so I need a foundation that can give me a long lasting, healthy matte, medium or medium to full coverage, skin like finish.

My current favorites foundation of this 2021 are by Makeup Revolution, NYX cosmetics, and Base of Sweden. I really love all of them, and to me they are absolutely a must have, from the most affordable to the most expensive.

LIFESTYLE FOUNDATION MADE TO PERFORM, by Base of Sweden.

Since my days with MAC pro long wear foundation, I never ever tried a makeup foundation that is waterproof, non-cakey, with a nice buildable coverage, non-comedogenic, vegan, with an almost skin like finnish. I can even say, that is better than the MAC one.

It has a light sticky texture, that perfectly glue to the skin, and one is dried is immovable and stay perfect all day long, being one of the strongest all terrain makeup foundation, being to me one of the best options to choose for a very long day of work.

CAN’T STOP WON’T STOP, by NYX.

I really love it, being to me the closest makeup foundation to the MAC pro long wear one (one of my beloved), and less expensive. But, even if I love everything about it, in my case I prefer to mix it with another makeup foundation, since the texture is very liquid.

It stays all day long but is not waterproof at all like the first one, but water resistant. By the way, is cruelty free, long lasting, with a buildable coverage from medium to full, and is not cakey.

MATTE BASE PORE BLURRING FULL COVERAGE FOUNDATION, by Makeup Revolution.

This ended being a truly discover! I never expected that Makeup Revolution will ever create such a nice product. From the formula to the texture this product is a keeper. It has a nice skin-like medium to full coverage, that leaves a flawless finish. Is not the most long-lasting makeup foundation I ever tried (obviously), but it stays perfect for hours, and with the correct setting powder and makeup primer, it can last perfect for eight to nine hours.

Is not waterproof or water resistant but is really a good option if your necessities aren’t too high. I personally use it alone or mixed with other makeup foundations for a better texture, being one of the most versatile makeup product I own.

Otherwise, in general, another thing that I love from this makeup foundations are the fact that they are non-comedogenic (don’t clog pores), so I don’t need to worry about breakouts caused by my makeup foundation (RIP Glamzilla, I love you).

REMEMBER: a makeup foundation will always work better on a well-groomed skin, than on a skin that has never seen a serum. So, skincare first, for a flawless makeup application and a more long-lasting finish.

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Running late! Easy glam and long lasting every-day makeup (you only need 15 min!!!).

A few weeks ago, some people after their summer vacations, had to go back to their jobs or classes, going back to the reality: eating fast, waking up every day early in the morning, run to catch the train or bus, and reconnect with your friends or workmates/classmates.

Once again, we are back to top, with barely time to do anything, plus the fact we have spent enough money on vacation to puncture our credit/debit card in an atrocious way! Therefore, I just need 15 MINUTES, to show you and affordable and long lasting full glam makeup to go back to your work or classes like a Goddess or God!

FAST, EASY, LONG LASTING, AND AFFORDABLE…LET`S START! (15min)

•        Makeup primer, Makeup foundation, & Makeup concealer.

Mix your makeup primer with your makeup foundation to make it last longer, then just correct your more problematic zones with your favorite concealer.

•        Brows.

I’m loving (actually) the one by Makeup Revolution, and since we are running late…use your contour powder to set your brows.

•        Setting powder.

To me, one of the best affordable options in the market without white cast, and universal. Your T zone will be under control for hours! REMEMBER: not for baking, just to set your makeup.

•       Contour palette & Eyelashes mascara.

Magic here! You need a complete contour palette in your life to life faster and better, why? You can use it for your cheeks, your brows, and your eyes… you see what I mean? Then, apply your favorite eye mascara, but my favorites are: Lash Extension mascara by Lovely Cosmetics (even if know I’m using another one).

•        Lipstick.

Use your favorite one! The most affordable options in the market to me are the ones by Jordana Cosmetics, and Technics Cosmetics.

Technic lipstick colors name from left to right: Love Yourself. Be My Baby, and Dream Lover. (All of them gorgeus daily tones, and long wear)

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My Red Rock Stars! Long-lasting affordable red lipsticks.

I always wanted to share my personal list of favorite red lipstick, the best part is that all of them are very affordable, with a very good quality, with incredible pigmentation, and an even better fixation. Maybe, in the next post, I will share with you my other favorites, but with average prices, and another with expensive prices! 

FULL OF PIGMENT & TIMELESS, LET’S START!

JORDANA, Modern Matte Lipstick: Matte Stile.

JORDANA, Modern Matte Lipstick: Matte Caliente. 

MISS RÔSE, Matte Lipstick: #35 Passion. 

MISS RÔSE, Matte Lipstick: #36 Iris.

NYX, Pure Red: LSS-533A.

AVON-MARK, 2 in 1 lip tattoo.

NYX, Soft Matte Lip Cream: Monte Carlo (SMLC10).

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