My Holy Grail Makeup Products - I Use These Every Day!

It’s been a while since I published a blog post about makeup (or about anything really). During the pandemic I stopped wearing makeup, as I’m sure many of us did. I’m still working from home and miss getting ready in the mornings. So, I decided to start wearing makeup once again even if I wasn’t going to leave the house. It 100% helps me feel so much put together and I think I’m even more productive. So, here are my holy grail makeup products! I wear these every day for that natural makeup look.

Lancôme Cils Booster XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Primer

II didn’t even think mascara primers were necessary until I came across the Lancome Mascara Primer. I’ve been using it non-stop and I refuse to go back to wearing mascara only. It makes a HUGE difference – trust me. My eyelashes look much longer, curlier, and more voluminous. It also lasts for a long time, obviously depending on how often you use it. One tube lasted for about 3 months.

I also got the mini to take with me on trips. Definitely worth purchasing and it’s very affordable compared with other brands. Quick tip: If you get two minis, you pay slightly less and get slightly more product compared to purchasing one regular tube.

MERIT Flush Balm

I have been using Merit’s Flush Balm for the last few months and it has become my go-to! This blush is very pigmented and super easy to blend – it basically melts into your skin. The color is buildable but one swipe is more than enough for me – otherwise I start to look like I wore my tightest pants on thanksgiving & I’m going to explode.

It’s the perfect blush for the summer because of how lightweight & natural it feels. It also gives you a natural glow.

In the sake of transparency, I have to admit I was gifted this product. Merit wanted to work with me for their big launch and I obviously said yes! This post isn’t in any way sponsored by them. In fact, a lot of the products I feature in this post were gifted to me and then I repurchased. This doesn’t mean in any way these reviews are biased – I never recommend a product I don’t like – in fact I would explicitly tell you now to buy it.

MERIT’s The Minimalist

This is another product from Merit that I absolutely love! I use it as a concealer on the daily. The reason why I love this product, is because it doesn’t set into fine lines. It can be hard for me to find the right concealer because most of them seem to set in my fine lines after a couple hours. But Merit’s The Minimalist Complexion Stick doesn’t. Also a little goes a long way and it has medium coverage. This product also feels very lightweight and breathable.

Ace Beaute Flair Palette

I came across Ace Beaute through the Indie Beauty Expo and it became hands-down one of my favorite brands for eyeshadow palettes! It is a cruelty-free & black-owned beauty brand. I own a few of their eyeshadow palettes, but the flair palette is my favorite so far. It has a great mix of mate and shimmery colors, which are very pigmented! They last all day and blend beautifully.

Ace Beaute palettes are more on the bright and colorful side. I believe they don’t carry any neutral ones, so if you want to experiment with bright & bold colors, this palette is perfect for you!

Related: Drugstore Makeup Must-Haves

Dear Dahlia Lip Paradise Intense Satin Lipstick

I got a PR package from Dear Dahlia earlier this year and I’m obsessed with their lipsticks. To be completely honest, I didn’t know about them before I was sent the PR package – after all I’m not a beauty blogger, even though it is something I would like to continue sharing about. Dear Dahlia is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand.

My ride-or-dies from Dear Dahlia are the their Lip Paradise Intense Satin Lipsticks. They feel amazing on the lips – hydrating & velvety soft. These lipsticks will last all day and won’t make your lips feel dry. You can also apply a gloss on top for a more glossy look.

The Dear Dahlia Paradise Dream Velvet Lip Mousse is a second favorite. I love using these during the summer because they’re so lightweight and keep your lips hydrated. With Florida’s humidity I avoid lipsticks during the summer so these lip stains are my go-to.

Real Her Lip Gloss

I have a love hate relationship with lip glosses because I love how they look, but at the same time I hate it when my hair gets stuck on my lips or when my lips feel sticky…

I’ve gone through many tubes of lip gloss from countless of brands and only a few meet my requirements. The lip gloss from Real Her is one of my favorites! I feel like it’s such a great dupe for Fenty Beauty lip glosses – which I love but not so much the price tag.

The Real Her lipgloss goes on so smoothly, it hydrates your lips, doesn’t feel sticky at all, and it is very shimmery (which is a must). It is the perfect way to add a little something on your lips without it being too bold or shiny. My favorite tone is “I Am Bright” – also love that they named their colors after affirmations!

Lancôme Ombre Hypnôse Stylo Shadow Stick

These Lancôme Ombre Hypnôse Stylo Shadow Sticks save me so much time when getting ready! Instead of grabbing a brush and applying eyeshadows, I just grab one of these sticks, swipe it across my eyelids and ta-da, I’m ready to go! They make life easier for, as they’re easier & quicker to apply than regular eyeshadow. They are very pigmented and come in many different colors!

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush

If you prefer a powder blush instead of a cream blush – the Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush one is perfect for you! It is very lightweight and lasts all day. The color is also buildable and matt.

KOSAS The Big Clean Mascara

I just read some reviews about KOSAS The Big Clean Mascara and they’re not all good, but this mascara works wonders for me. Another example of what works for me might not work for you, so proceed with caution. The reviews mostly said that a lot of product comes out with the wand causing clumps making it hard to apply it without smudging. And while some of it is true, a lot of product does come out with the wand, I also like that it does that.

My eyelashes are thin and I don’t have many – so I do need the “extra” product for a fuller look. And this is the one mascara I have found that adds the volume I want without making my eyelashes spider-looking. I also like the formula as it is easy to remove and feels hydrating (some mascaras make my eyes dry). I don’t know if I would wear this during the summer, especially in Florida, since it isn’t waterproof but I would use it for the rest of the year.

Those are my holy grail makeup products I wear every day! I will keep adding more as I find them. Feel free to share your holy grail makeup products in the comments below!