My Current Favorite Makeup Products
- Rachel
- Apr 26, 2020
- 5 min read
Updated: Feb 18, 2021
I'm no makeup expert here, but I do want to share my favorite and current go-to products that I have been loving! I'm not the type of person to spend excessive amounts of money on makeup (what you consider excessive is up to you), so you'll see a mixture of high-end & drugstore makeup in my collection.
A good amount of the products below can be found at Sephora & tomorrow (4/27/20) is the last day of the Sephora Spring Sale Event for Beauty Insiders, (4/29/20) is the last day for VIB members and (5/1/20) is the last day for Rouge members! Beauty Insider's can still get 10% off with the code SPRINGSAVE at checkout so don't miss your final chance!
Another thing I wanted to add before I get into the product details, is that I also tend to avoid experimenting & prefer sticking to products I know work best for me. Once I find a product that does the trick, I will usually continue to re-purchase that same product for a very long time-- so the majority of the products below are products that I have been using and loving for a while now!
You can click on each image to take you directly to the link, btw!
OR
You can visit www.liketoknow.it/rachelmannion for more links to these products!
Okay, now let's get to the fun stuff!
PRIMER + SETTING SPRAY
My all time favorite primer!
Found at Sephora | My go-to for a full face of makeup | Lasts all day | Heavy duty | Makes my skin SO smooth
My second favorite primer!
Found at Ulta | My go-to for a natural, glowy look |
Long wear | Super lightweight | Makes my skin SO dewy | No sparkles but very luminous
My hands down favorite setting spray! Nothing else compares.
Found at Sephora | Lasts 24 hours | Sprays as a mist Drys instantly | Heavy duty | There's a mini bottle too!
FACE
I use this as my base/alternative for foundation.
Love for a full face or a natural "no makeup" look!
Found at Sephora | SPF 20 | Evens out skin tone | Lightweight | I apply with hands | So many shades!
My current favorite concealer, although I've only been using it since January.
Found at Sephora | Color correcting | Brightening | Lightweight | Light/medium coverage | Blends really well!
I use this instead of concealer when I'm wearing very little makeup & concealer is too much!
Found at Sephora | Color correcting | Super lightweight | Light coverage | So easy to blend with finger!
My favorite setting powder for under eyes! I only use this if I have a long day & full face of makeup.
Found at Sephora | Brightening | Silky smooth | Literally removes the appearance of pores!
I've been using this powder foundation since high school, hahaha
Found at Sephora | I use over my tinted moisturizer for more coverage | So many shades | Matte | Medium coverage | Neutral Beige is about 1 shade darker than my natural skin color!
BLUSH + BRONZER
+ HIGHLIGHT
I actually have 3 trio sets of Tarte blushes but it was limited edition during the holidays-- this is my favorite shade in the trios though!
Found at Ulta | Super pigmented | Long wear | Super silky | Luminous but not sparkly
I don't actually have a preference for bronzer but this is the one I currently have!
Found at Ulta or any drugstore | I have the cool-toned shade | No sparkles | Long wear | Silky | Smells like summer which is the best part!
My favorite highlighter at the moment!
Found at Ulta or any drugstore | Shimmery but not sparkly | Super pigmented | Love the 4 shades option | Gives a natural looking glow!
EYES + BROWS
I've been using this Elf palette for 2 years! The perfect everyday, nude palette!
Found at drugstores or Elf.com | Super pigmented | Great for layering & building | Has both warm & cool toned shades | Long wear | Everything I need in a nude palette!
My favorite warm-toned palette! Mainly use this is the summer as it looks great with a tan & glowy skin!
Found at Sephora | Super pigmented | Has both matte & shimmery shades | Long wear | Everything I need in a warm-toned palette!

(Out of stock, sorry!) I use this to create a smoked-out wing! Black is too harsh on me so I prefer a brown!
Found at Sephora | Has a blending brush attached | Crayon is thick which is great for a more smoked out & less defined wing!
My hands down #1 mascara! Will never stop re-purchasing this & will never try another!
Found at Ulta or any drugstore | Keeps my lashes lifted all day | Very voluminous | Very dark/black | Longwear | Easy to remove | Doesn't clump | Dries fast | I don't even need a lash curler
The only brow product I've been using for a while! I used to use a pencil but now I can't live without this!
Found at Sephora | Comes with applicator & brush | Thick mousse for a strong hold | Comes in 2 shades | Gives a fluffy & thick effect | Looks natural!
LIPS
My favorite lip liner for a natural look!
Found at MAC Cosmetics | Easy to apply | Goes on very smooth | Very close to my natural lip color | The perfect nude | Goes with any lip color I choose!
When I wear a lipstick, I usually grab this one!
Found at MAC Cosmetics | Matches the lip pencil above | Pinky nude shade | Doesn't dry out | Applies smoothly | Long lasting | Very close to my natural lip color | For the most part, it matte!
I've had this gloss for years! This shade has a blueish/purple undertone which makes teeth look whiter!
Found at Sephora | Super glossy | Very thick | Apply's sticky at first | Has sparkles and shine
My go-to for ultimate shine!
Found at Sephora | Smells fruity | Not thick | Super hydrating | No sparkles | Very shiny
This comes with a lip primer & gloss but I hate the primer, love the gloss!
Found at Sephora | Gloss is super shiny | No sparkles | Super hydrating | Smells like watermelon | But the primer actually dries out my lips!
Probably my best purchase yet! I'm already on my 4th one!
Found at Sephora | I use this all day & before bed | The most hydrating & moisturizing product for lips out there | Thick texture | Vanilla is my favorite but also like the Berry!
BRUSHES
I recently got this brush set after I threw my last set out after my last contract & it has not disappointed!
Found at drugstores or Elf.com | 19 different brushes | Every type of brush you would need | Super soft | Easy to clean | Very dense | Great application | Amazing condition after a year of use!
I've tried many different brands of sponges but Beauty Blender is the best out there!
Found at Ulta | Super soft | Absorbs water really well | Blends everything perfectly! I highly recommend spending a little more to get a Beauty Blender over any of the cheaper brands!
I don't use this as often as I should butt when I clean my brushes I use this!
Found at drugstores or Elf.com | Does the trick | Works well with the Elf brush set I have | Lasts me SO long | Love that its a spray bottle!
Hopefully this was helpful enough to anyone looking to purchase new products, I 100% recommend any of these products but like I said, I am not a makeup expert-- I just know what works for me!
Once again, you can click on the images to direct you to the link
OR
You can visit www.liketoknow.it/rachelmannion for more links to these products!
If you have any questions about any of these products or need me to further convince you to purchase them, always feel free to leave a comment or DM me on Instagram!
Rachel xx
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