the Hannah Hardy

First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Primer, $32
–Hydrating, glowy, absorbs quickly, oil-free
–I’ve used up several minis and a few full sizes
–It is my go to recommendation when someone with dry/normal skin asks for a primer rec
–I’ve found it at TJ Maxx several times for $12.99

J Cat Beauty Aquasurance Powder Foundation, $14.99
–Full coverage, flawless/blurred finish, dry skin friendly, not cakey
–I hate that this is online only, but it is worth the price of shipping
–Reviewed here

Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation, $12
–Makeup Revolution shade 0.5 is my PERFECT shade match and I’ve easily gone through 6 or more bottles of this foundation over the years
–It’s full coverage, easy to blend, always looks great in person and in photos, and it has the pink undertone that I need
–There are 50 shades in this foundation so there is bound to be a match for you.
—Amazon has the cheapest price at $7
–Reviewed here

Tarte Double Duty Busy Gal Brows Tinted Brow Gel, $19
–Tiny wand, awesome shade range, great worn alone, or to set
–It doesn’t provide mega hold, but I mainly use it to tint my brows on no makeup/light makeup days
–I can’t even count how many of these I’ve gone through over the years.
–I always have one in use and a backup on hand

Kiko Milani Baseline Water Eyeshadow, $12.99
–Are y’all tired of hearing me mention this? I hope not because I will never stop talking about it
–The shade Champagne is the perfect shade for my preferences
–Intense metallic finish, buildable pigmentation, affordable, easy to blend
–Reviewed here

LA Girl Shockwave Lip Liner, $4.49
–Creamy, cheap, wide variety of colors
–I have some high end liners and I tend to reach for these over the pricier ones

SheGlam Brows on Demand 2-in-1 Pencil, $2.99
–Pencil and brow pen in one for $3
–Shades tend to run dark so go a shade lighter than you would usually buy
–I use shade Taupe
–This is online only as well, but again, worth the price of shipping

Neutrogena Ultra-Light Facial Cleansing Oil, $9ish
–Do not spend more than $10 for a cleansing oil. This one works just as well as high-end ones for a fraction of the cost
–It moves ALL traces of makeup, even waterproof mascara, without leave a greasy feeling on the skin
–I wear contacts and it doesn’t irritate my eyes or bother my lenses
–I’ve easily bought 15 or more of these bottles over the years. I know I’ve been using it since 2015. We’re in a committed relationship

Essence Lash Princess Sculpted Volume, $4.99
–Length, volume, separation, stays in place
–Everyone raves about the original Lash Princess, and I like it, but this one (with purple writing) is the best formula in the range and I have tried all of them
–I’ve bought 2 tubes of this and I rarely repurchase mascara because I’m always trying new ones
–Reviewed here

KVD Epic Curl Mascara Primer, $24
–Lifts, curls, and it just magical
–Reviewed here