These are the 10 Makeup Products You Actually Need in Your Makeup Bag
Feeling overwhelmed every time you walk into a beauty store or scroll through endless makeup tutorials? Does your current makeup bag resemble a treasure chest of forgotten mascaras, questionable lipsticks, and products you bought on a whim but never really used? You're not alone! The beauty industry can feel like a labyrinth, constantly introducing new trends and "must-have" items, making it nearly impossible to figure out what you actually need.
So, if you're ready to declutter your makeup bag, simplify your routine, and feel confident in your everyday look, you've come to the right place. We've done the legwork and distilled the essentials down to a concise, powerful list. Get ready to discover the 10 makeup products you truly need in your makeup bag to create a flawless foundation for any look you desire.
Say goodbye to makeup confusion and hello to a streamlined, effective beauty routine!
1. Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup
Wear confidence with Double Wear Makeup and stay flawless for whatever comes your way. With 24-hour wear, this fresh matte, oil-free makeup controls oil all day. It’s sweat-, heat- and humidity-resistant, waterproof, life proof and 24-hour colour true.
It comes in a wide range of shades that flatters all and it won’t look grey on deeper skin tones. It unifies uneven skin tone and covers imperfections with buildable, medium-to-full coverage that feels lightweight and so comfortable, you won’t believe it’s long wear. Double Wear is the makeup that keeps up-no matter where your day takes you. Apply it once and don’t think twice. No touch-ups needed.
PRICE: £39.50
2. Maybelline Instant Anti Age Eraser Eye Concealer
Discover the iconic, fan favourite concealer - Instant Anti Age Eraser Eye. Maybelline Instant Anti Age Eraser Concealer has coloured pigments that perfect the under eye area, covering flawlessly. A hectic social life or lack of sleep can wreak havoc on the eye area – but say goodbye to dark circles and fine lines with Eraser Eye!
How to use
Step 1. Twist collar of the applicator until the concealer is visible on the sponge (may take some turns on first use).
Step 2. Apply concealer to the under-eye area and blend.
Step 3. For extreme dark circles, apply the Neutralizer under concealer.
Step 4. To add luminosity, apply the Brightener to the inner corner of eyes, cheek, brow bones and bridge of the nose.
PRICE: £9.99
3. Beautyblender Power Puff
BeautyBlender Power Pocket Puff™ is not your grandma's powder puff! This dual-sided, double-duty beauty tool is perfectly sized and shaped so you get flawless application every time. Set, bake, and touchup powder formulas with this double-sided precision cosmetic puff.
Unlike messy round puffs, the teardrop shape gives you the precision to chisel cheekbones, bake concealer, set makeup and so much more. Your Power Pocket Puff™ has an insanely soft plush pink side with special fibres that grab and deposit just the right amount of powder. The tan buffed suede side gently reblends makeup so it looks incredibly smooth and seamless, like you just applied it - it's GIRL, BYE to mid-day shine!
PRICE: £13.00
4. Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
The Soft Pinch Liquid Blush is a weightless, long lasting makeup product by Rare Beauty that blends and builds beautifully for a soft, healthy glow.
Create a pinch-perfect makeup look using this featherweight formula infused with pigments that last all day. This liquid blush blends beautifully while creating a soft, buildable colour with a natural, second-skin finish.
Directions
How to apply this liquid blush:
Gently remove excess makeup product from the applicator.
Use the doe-foot applicator and place one or two dots of the liquid blush on each cheek.
Use your fingertips or your blush brush and gently pat into skin for a seamless finish.
PRICE: £22.00
5. Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer
Bring the warm tan of the islands to your face with Hoola. This matte bronzing powder from Benefit brightens up even the palest of complexions for an all year round gorgeously glowing tan. Simply sweep across your skin like a warm summer breeze…
It’s as easy as that to achieve a natural looking kiss from the sun. Dusting the soft bronzing powder of Hoola by Benefit over your cheeks, chin and forehead gives you a healthy complexion to revel in.
PRICE: £33.00
6. Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
Discover limitless length with Maybelline’s Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara. Designed to extend every lash from root-to-tip, the mascara offers maximum impact from every angle.
The exclusive Flex Tower mascara brush bends to volumise every last lash, delivering both fullness and curl. Infused with bamboo extract and lengthening fibres, the formula encourages a fuller-looking flutter without weighing lashes down.
Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
PRICE: £13.02
7. Rimmel Exaggerate Liquid Liner
For bold definition that lasts, the Rimmel London Exaggerate Liquid Eyeliner is your go-to for pinpoint precision.
The ultra-fine tip allows for razor-sharp lines or cat eye wings, gliding on seamlessly with intense, inky pigment. Whether you’re crafting a subtle flick or a full smokey eye, the quick-drying, smudge-resistant formula ensures your look stays put for up to 16 hours. Housed in an easy-grip tube, the liner offers maximum control for smooth application in just one stroke.
PRICE: £4.49
8. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade
Founder Anastasia Soare is known as the queen of brows, so it is no surprise the Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow® Pomade is award-winning! It’s an all-in-one brow product that makes filling in your brows a dream. Plus its highly pigmented formula is buildable, long-lasting and completely smudge proof.
Gliding on skin and hair smoothly, this creamy, multitasking product creates clean, defined brows. Working as a brow primer, its high-pigment formula provides color while sculpting and shading. Ideal for oily skin and in humid climates, this product is quick drying.
To easily outline and fill a perfect eyebrow, apply Dipbrow® using an angled brow brush with short, stiff bristles. After applying the desired amount of color, blend with a clean spooley brush.
PRICE: £18.00
9. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
The ultimate gotta-have-it lip gloss with explosive shine that feels as good as it looks—Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb is the essential finishing touch to your face.
The stop-everything, give-it-to-me lip gloss that feels as good as it looks. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer delivers explosive shine, in eleven universal shades handpicked by Rihanna herself to be the ultimate finishing touch to any look.
One luscious swipe of Gloss Bomb’s XXL wand gives lips more to love, while conditioning shea butter enriches from within. Wearing Gloss Bomb makes lips look instantly fuller, with a non-sticky formula that’s super shiny and has an irresistible peach-vanilla scent you just can’t get enough of.
PRICE: £19.00
10. Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
Give your make-up look longevity with this genius lightweight spray. Simply spritz over as the final step in your routine and it will ensure your base stays put, your smoky eye doesn’t budge and your statement lip doesn’t smudge. Being oil-free it’s great on all skin types and the formula even helps too cool the temperature of your skin making it a serious summer must-have.
Is makeup meltdown ruining your midnight mojo? Mist on this weightless spray to give your makeup serious staying power.
The Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray keeps makeup looking gorgeously just-applied for up to 16 hours—without melting, fading or settling into fine lines.
Developed in an exclusive partnership with Skindinavia, UD’s groundbreaking, tested formula is suitable for all skin types, and features patented Temperature Control Technology. Yep, this baby actually lowers the temperature of your makeup to keep foundation, eyeshadow, blush and concealer in place—even in hot and humid or cold and windy conditions. The result? Smoother-looking skin and vibrant makeup that lasts all day (or all night).
PRICE: £16.50
There you have it! By focusing on these 10 essential makeup products, you're not just decluttering your makeup bag – you're simplifying your routine and empowering yourself to create a variety of looks with confidence. No more guesswork, no more wasted money on products you'll never use.
Remember, makeup should be fun, not frustrating. With this streamlined collection, you have everything you need to enhance your natural beauty, express your personal style, and feel fabulous every single day. So go ahead, embrace your simplified routine, and enjoy the ease and versatility of a truly curated makeup bag! What's your go-to product from this list, and how has simplifying your routine changed your makeup game?
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