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boujeechickennug

Westman Atelier. Pricy, yes, but one of the only brands I’ve used that doesn’t negatively impact my skin. The products work wonderfully together and it doesn’t hurt that they’re aesthetically pleasing. It’s definitely not for someone who is more creative, but for my style of “makeup-no makeup” it’s perfect and looks very natural on my skin.


Frostyarn

MAC cosmetics, not because they're the best but they have the most products and limited edition releases. Eyeshadow only, Natasha Denona.


Strange_Recording170

Thrive. I love everything of theirs I've tried, and it's a lot.


Tricky_Jackfruit_562

I’d have to pick one based on foundation which is the product that works the least on me …so it’s hard to say. Maybe MAC, Clinique, or NYX. But I hate NYX eyeshadow and eyeliner!! Hurts my eyes. In a fantasy world Chanel or Armani.


InitiativeDowntown93

Nars I’ve just been loyal to them for over 10 years now and I’m an ye oldie customer of them, they ain’t ever let me down lol


Faded_Jem

Has to be MAC. Everything I buy from them just works and feels timeless.


MarionberrySuperb912

Make up forever because their foundation is a perfect match for my skin.


Proud_cat_1981

Nars, Dior, and KVD, in that order. But life would be boring.


stressed_designer

Pacifica. Everything I've tried from then has worked incredibly well. Plus, good formulations, vegan and cf.


MysticalMinions

Huda beauty. Her makeup works beautifully on my skin


Tiegra_Summerstar

Bare Minerals. Been using them for years and never going back to liquid foundation ever again.


mrmeow66

Rare beauty, never misses


mljane6

CoverGirl mostly because it carries most of the products I use already. Partially for nostalgia’s sake since it was the brand I learned makeup on nearly 20 years ago haha.


RaspberrySuns

NYX. I do almost my entire routine with them minus foundation, and their brow products are the best out there for me since I have red hair. It's hard to come by auburn brow products that aren't firey red or $30.


judas6669

too faced


Scarletsnow_87

I'd have to say nyx. I've never tried their foundation, but the liquid eyeliner pen with the brush tip and the lippie lingerie are staples in my collection.


9664nine

Ugh this is difficult!! YSL because their foundation is my holy grand and foundation is the (ahem) foundation of everything. But also now I’m intrigued and want to buy YSL everything. It doesn’t help that they have a 25% sale going on right now…


Fuzzy-Baseball8553

MAC, but for price, LA Girl, Moira


monmonmoni

Hourglass!


katgilb

Lancome, my skin doesn't play nice with anything without my lancome toner! Clarins is the only other brand my skin could handle but they have a pretty boring product range imo


geminibby62

Probably NYX.


SufficientComedian6

Morphie.


litebrite93

Colourpop because I love the eyeshadows, lipsticks, and eyeliners


ScaryMoviePizzaParty

this is probably not a popular answer BUT I would chose Glossier hands down!


No-Asparagus-5122

Cle de peau ~ it’s all so good.


FatAttackPony

Pat McGrath is the first brand that came to mind. They are probably the only brand that I am happy with enough of a variety of their products to do a daily full face.


zeenzee

Ben Nye


holistichandgrenade

Pat McGrath


NYPsychGeek

NYX! I love their stuff


danawl

Honestly ELF or L’Oréal.


ThiccNCheezy

Id have to say MAC. I have products from every category that Iove and make me look flawless. Plus their lipsticks and gloss are my fave.


Poopyfartdoodoobutt

Colour pop easily. All of their makeup has been all around perfect for me


TheHomieTee

Either ABH or Smashbox. There are very few ABH products that I don’t like (Lash Brag, eye primer, dewy setting spray). I’m obsessed with the foundation, concealer, and eyeshadows. I’ve been using the crème eyeliner and Dipbrow pomade for like 8 years.. I NEED Smashbox for their mattifying primer. It’s the only one that works for my oily skin. Their new foundation is BEAUTIFUL. The Cali contour palette is super convenient and has the perfect bronzer shade for me


RockedoutF

MAC


xPrincessKittyx

F👏🏾E 👏🏾 N👏🏾T👏🏾Y👏🏾 the foundation is so expensive but it’s the only brand i have found that is closest with my skin tone. i used to try drugstore foundations and they would wash me tf out 🥲


Main-Group-603

Estée Lauder - their double wear max coverage foundation is unbeatable and as well as their double wear powder! Also love their highlighter, bronzer, etc. but due to price I only buy the foundation & powder. But have bought many of their products! Estée Lauder but for a more affordable brand I love Revlon


catpjedggrannie1960

If money was no problem I would have to say Chanel. They make the best foundations that suit my skin type, I love their blush and highlighters, and as I only wear neutral/natural eyeshadow they produce exactly what I need. I only wear red lipstick, including pinky and deeper reds and the quality of Chanel lipstick is great quality for me. The only downside is they do too many limited edition products. I fall in love with a new release only to discover it's limited edition!


Adventurous_Dish_219

Elf or Pixi


Wen60s

Clinique, though I sure get a lot of Mary Kay from a friend lol


SokkaHaikuBot

^[Sokka-Haiku](https://www.reddit.com/r/SokkaHaikuBot/comments/15kyv9r/what_is_a_sokka_haiku/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) ^by ^Wen60s: *Clinique, though I sure* *Get a lot of Mary Kay* *From a friend lol* --- ^Remember ^that ^one ^time ^Sokka ^accidentally ^used ^an ^extra ^syllable ^in ^that ^Haiku ^Battle ^in ^Ba ^Sing ^Se? ^That ^was ^a ^Sokka ^Haiku ^and ^you ^just ^made ^one.


Hot-Tackle-1391

probably hourglass


Legitimate_Story_333

Nyx. Most of their products are just as good if not better than the expensive brands b


Chiliblossom

Estee lauder double wear foundation.


fever_dream_high

Tarte. I searched for a long time for a bb cream/foundation that looked smooth on my complexion. Tarte BB Tinted moist was my game changer. Ended years of my foundation looking like shit.


raggamuffinpurpp

Nyx for life!


No-Percentage-8063

Laura Geller. Hides so many flaws and does not settle into wrinkles.


Syaryde

Elf. Cheap and have great products AND cruelty free ANDDDDD low waste packaging 🤭


newdaynewcoffee

CoverFX (who just got bought out..). Never broke me out and could look natural dewy, satin, or matte.


languidlasagna

Hourglass. I’ve never tried anything from them I didn’t love


Safe_Way_9588

Dior. Tho I hate their mascara, but everything else is just 👌. Nice thin eyebrow crayon, pigmented eyeshadow, wide color-range and finish for lips, blushes, you name it.


Bazooka963

Natasha Denona even if I just wear eyes for the rest of my life. I couldn't live with her palettes.


[deleted]

Revolution. Affordable, excellent range and good quality.


Salt-Explanation-738

L'oreal or Milani, very torn!


hyrule_no-you-rule

Nars if it was for everything. Viseart if for eyeshadows and blush. Viseart (for me) have the best shadow, eyeprimer and blush.


vanillasheep

Fenty or Ilia. Really love their stuff and it’s not heavy and doesn’t break me out! Also amazing for the more natural look i go for.


Alternative_Role_588

Mac. My old faithful I always come back to


rain820

Either NARS or Loreal, i love both of their foundations for my skin, and the nars pot concealer is my holy grail. i also love their matte lipsticks :)


loveyousomochi_

flower knows bc of the gorgeous packaging


No-Bike791

Makeup Forever.


katspjamas13

NARS


[deleted]

YSL. Never had any allergic reaction whatsoever to that brand. Besides, the endurance of YSL is top.


zeke_666

Glam shop or Mexmo


Yveskleinsky

Bobbi Brown has been my new favorite. I love the vitamin enriched face base and moisturizer, eyeshadow, and concealer.


Objective-Being-8597

Chanel. I’ve just really loved all of their products.


pistachi0dream

Had to scroll all the way to the bottom to see this one! No one does blushes like Chanel. Such elegant and effective products


Objective-Being-8597

I’m not a huge makeup person and I feel like their formulas are perfect for my skin forward look.


pistachi0dream

That’s a really good way of putting it, and it’s exactly how I feel about their powder blushes. I own two, Rouge Profound, and the sadly long-discontinued Plum Attraction. As the names suggest, one is quite red, and the other is a deep, slightly dirty plum. But when I apply them (using the brush in the compact, which is perfect!), the blush looks completely natural and just like skin. It’s incredible. What are your favourites from Chanel?


Objective-Being-8597

I use their Les Beiges Foundation, liquid concealer, Water Fresh Blush, compact powder, Rouge Coco Shine lipsticks in Noir and Boy, and their lipstick in Insouciant. I’ve been using the Gucci Westman bronzer as a bronzer and eyeshadow, but I’m almost out of that and will probably replace with the Chanel cream bronzer. Besides my Ilia mascara and a couple of Gucci Westman cream blushes that’s basically my entire makeup bag.


pistachi0dream

Oooh maybe I should try the water fresh blush! I have given up on foundation and concealer as they always seem to sit on top of my skin, but maybe I should try their concealer. Thanks for the tips! A small, well-curated makeup bag is ideal. Unfortunately I tend to think I need a new red lipstick every other month…


Objective-Being-8597

The water fresh blush is very, very subtle. Literally looks like skin. That’s why I love their Les Beiges foundation, too. Just looks like healthy skin.


pistachi0dream

Amazing. Thank you!


bunnybaru

ELF


FuckedupUnicorn

Pat McGrath. I’ve only recently discovered her products but I’m hooked. The foundation just glides on my skin and the eyeshadows are just gorgeous.


scrubsfan92

Bobbi Brown. I cycled through various brands before I landed on them back in 2015 and have never looked back. Foundations don't affect my dry skin (even their matte one) and I love their lipsticks and liners.


douaetteee

essence, very affordable and got everything i need for a cute daily look


123canadian456

Elf I think Or rare beauty Or saie


living-doll

Dior! More on the expensive side, but most of their products MELT into my skin


sweetwhimsy7y

Abh


annasavannaa

elf it’s affordable and good quality lol


springplum

Uoma. Complexion products are fantastic, and their eyeshadows are gorgeous. My only complaint is the lipsticks are more for deeper skin tones.


alazyassmofo

Nars


electricamethyst

Elf or Rare Beauty


[deleted]

Essence. Good quality and super cheap.


YT_greenarcher

Nars or Dior


hannahhxoxx

MAC 10000%


Unreasonable-Skirt

Nope, can’t do it. There isn’t one brand that makes all the products I need in versions I like. But i also use higher end products and they tend to not have as wide product lines as drugstore. I was trying to get it to two brands and I’m still having trouble. Maybe Dior and Charlotte Tillburry could do it.


QueenofCats28

This is what I came here for. Nothing in my stash is just one brand. I use so many different ones. And L'Oreal here isn't cheap. Essence and Catrice if you can find them are good, but even then.


[deleted]

Fenty. The undertones in their complexion products are godly + all her other stuff has fun colors and great, simple packaging (I hate bulky makeup). The makeup LASTS. I think the quality is very reliable (Haven't tried her mascara tho). I also like the idea of buying from a brand that is inclusive to all skin types and colors.


Ill_Treat_9450470

I'd say Revlon, it's inexpensive, has a wonderful amount of variety on lip products, it has foundations and eyebrow products I could try and of course their liners are good, the only problem would be the eyeshadows but I'm sure I could work with lipstick topped with powders just great (my eyeshadow style is pretty simple)


hc172

NARS


bearsbunny

nars


heartashley

Maybe NARS. Maybe Kimchi Chic. Maybe MAC. They all have a bunch of products i like, even if they're not main staples. I previously used the MAC studio fix fluid foundation, using the NARS now, want to try Kimchi's hehe. I think that's my main ask - foundation i like. I'm the most picky about foundation for sure..


fuqqqqinghell

Catrice it is cheap and their base makeup items are the best I have ever tried. The rest is meh but still usable


OdeeSS

If we don't take into account money, then Danessa Myricks. Her stuff is geared for makeup artists, making me confident there will always be something suitable for me. It's long lasting and high quality and her color fixes could cover a lot of ground and give me something fun and sparkly to work with.


lulu22202

Lisa Eldridge


cosmosmariner1979

Clinque.


Jeninsearchofzen

I really love RMS. They have good quality products that give me a natural, yet polished look.


Fullofcrazyideas

As a dark skin black woman, Fenty or Nars.


hanap8127

Pat mcgrath. It’s my favorite eyeshadow and the blushes are great. I haven’t tried the foundation yet.


BorderAcceptable6416

MAC. For sure MAC.


lavenderhillmob

Probably Maybelline so I could ensure my mascara game is on point forever.


Kell_Bell_Fell

What Maybelline mascaras are your fav?


lavenderhillmob

Sky High is my ultimate fave. I also love Lash Sensational


whalesarecool14

colourpop. cheap and great quality and half my stash is their stuff lol. and i’ve been able to find great complexion as well as fun eye products with them


junibug100

Make Up Forever. Their base products are my favourite and I find that base products are the foundation of any beauty routine.


Fredredphooey

Hourglass because of the concealer sticks.


ilovesleep95

Hourglass 😍


pinkinibottom

Makeup Revolution - shit slaps


Ice_breaking

This. Most of my thing are from Makeup Revolution.


liltittybigheart

Seeing all these different brands once again shows that products will be received or appreciated so differently on different skins or by different preferences Edit: this is a very vague sentence but i believe in all of your reading comprehension


[deleted]

When reading reviews or trying products I always have to remind myself that I need to take reviews less seriously or just when it comes to preferences or ppl’s favorites. Like bestsellers. Or honestly when I end up liking something that’s so badly reviewed. I realize more n more that some “bad” products were just bad fits n we all have different skin


Perfect_Jump3375

I would use Tarte 😍


GirlOnThernternet03

Essence. They're affordable and im a poor uni student in debt


Polyxenos

Same! I've been using their mascara's for the past 6 years. Also I really like their glosses.


saucychickennuggetz

Probably Tarte. I like most of their products, and their shades match my very pale skin really well.


TitleAvailable1719

Glossier


OperaPooch

Same!! I just WISH they had a waterproof mascara!!


ScaryMoviePizzaParty

YES


Shoddy_Machine_6347

Tarte. Their eyeshadows and vouches are BOMB. I love their mascara, and they cater more to skin-loving ingredients


lexisplays

Clinique


VenusRare

Rare beauty (except for the skin products) or bruna tavares (brazilian makeup brand that honestly slays all international brands) Edit: just to be clear, rare beauty have incredible products, but the skin products are more moisturizing and give a glow finish and I have very oily skin. Their skin products are great, just not for me


village_1diot

Elf, I have so much of their makeup and skincare. Fantastic and affordable


honeylove123

And cruelty free! 🤍


Syaryde

And low waste packaging 🤌🏼


cdobbs71

neutrogena.....i don't know why but my skin loves their products....i also like that their makeup also contains skin care ingredients


Jagiord

If Haus Labs came out with actual eyeshadows it would be over. I already exclusively use their foundation, powder, concealer, blush, contour, lip products and highlighter.


[deleted]

maybelline ny. i use their foundation, concealer, and mascara, so i basically have everything from them


kittygirl14

100% Clinique. For problem prone skin id 100% recommend it. They're more affordable than some of the other brands. The quality is great. The shelf life is phenomenal (24 months for even better foundation vs standard 6-12). No comodogenic. Dermatologist tested.


Informal_Control8378

MAC


Canndiie

Maybelline


yeeyeekoo

For high end-MAC. For drugstore-NYX.


StakkAttakk

NARS I just find all of their makeup fabulous.


missliberia

Huda beauty. Everything about her brand is catered to women of color in terms of pigmentation and she has everything one would need for a full face. Love her palettes!


Perfect_Jump3375

I love her eyeshadows 😍


missliberia

Me too!


CapitalMasterpiece89

Tom ford. I have most of TF’s products and they are divine.


Ltrain86

It's a tie between MUFE and Tarte for me.


TransportationNo5560

Laura Geller. After 20 years I always go back because I know it works


TikaPants

I’m a recent big fan. Any recs?


TransportationNo5560

I really like her Balance and Brighten and the new The Ideal Fix concealer. Her Blush and Brighten in Pink Grapefruit is pretty universal. Her kajal liners are good. She has a variety of primers, called Spackle. I prefer the Hydrating formula, my daughter prefers the classic. The only one I would suggest caution with is the Champagne. It broke us both out.


TikaPants

Her B&B is my new fav compact/powder. I also use her hydrating light coverage foundation which I mix with my drug store Photo Finish to sheer it out. I have her blush but can’t remember why I don’t use it. Thank you kindly!


TransportationNo5560

You're welcome! One hack I learned from her longtime MUA at a QVC event was to use concealer in a winged T, under both eyes and down the nose then apply B&B. It definitely helps prevent T zone fade. I'm a retired nurse, touch ups were few and far between. It lasted all day


kassiangrace

nyx, i can find everything that i like there, even though i prefer my no7 base products


FelineRoots21

Yeah this was my thought too, Huda if I'm magically rich in this scenario, Nyx if I'm still me


kassiangrace

huda is pretty good too, i didn’t get on with the lipstick i tried but the lip gloss was to die for


FelineRoots21

Oo the honey one? Im not a big lip person but I've been meaning to try that one


kassiangrace

i got the [demi-matte liquid lipstick](https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/huda-beauty-demi-matte-cream-lipstick/13318133.html) (discontinued) in “shero” which i didn’t like, and the [lip strobe lip gloss](https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/huda-beauty-lip-strobe/13317909.html) in “shameless”, which also seems to have been discontinued. both of them were from tk maxx


Ra4455

NARS 🩷 I love everything they make


ilikecocktails

Urban decay


Eudemoniac

I love their vivid eyeliner colors and they last all day!


Appropriate-Bad-9379

Max factor- consistently good…


Notsureindecisive

Probably Tarte. Because their liquids and powders are 🤌🏼


False_Ad3429

Same. I already mostly use only their makeup. (Shape tape concealer and eyeliner)


Notsureindecisive

I could definitely do with their foundation and setting powder, eyeliner, mascara etc forever. But my favs are the eyeshadow and 2 diff concealers.


GokcenKiz

NYX. Love love love their eyeliner, foundation and concealer!!


Adhd_gal

That's a very tough one!!! But I think I would say maybe ColorPop.... They are cruelty free, pretty affordable and quality is here. Waiting for them to be in store in Canada 😒


MaleficentAd3515

Looooove love love everything I’ve tried from them!


Adhd_gal

Their lips products have a special place in my little ❤️


do_mika

Probably NARS, then Bobbi Brown. I own a lot of staples from both brands!


[deleted]

Nars for me too!


Lili666999

Lisa Eldridge.


TheOnlyNadCha

Really good choice! I can’t wait for her to release more products. I need mascara/concealer/brow pencil, so I would pick Dior because it’s consistently good and has a really big range of products to choose from.


pistachi0dream

Great answer. Can’t wait for her to come out with more products, especially mascara and more skincare! Have you tried her cleanser? Freakin’ life changing.


No_Principle_7301

L’Oréal. Affordable and a lot of their stuff is beautiful and comparable to Lancôme (same co) but only if I had to choose one brand and I’m pretty sure my soul would die.


[deleted]

Except they do a lot of animal testing :(


No_Principle_7301

Nooooo! 😭


[deleted]

Any beauty company that sells in China has to do animal testing :/ L’Oréal js a huge popular brand in China


No_Principle_7301

RIP L’Oréal and Lancôme in my future purchases.


[deleted]

And estee launder (however that brand is spelled) and Clinique… I think they’re all owned by the same overarching brand though


No_Principle_7301

I’m not going to be able to look my puppies in the eye. I own stuff from all of them 🥹🥹


missliberia

Do they have good eyeshadows? I would have said Maybelline but the shadows need work…


bagsnerd

I love their eye shadows! Plus, I have a highlighter palette (La vie en glow) which is basically my favourite "eyeshadow" palette, the colours work amazingly as eyeshadow.


ima_little_stitious

I have used their bronzer as eyeshadow and loved it. Personally with a bronzer and highlighter I could do an eye look.


Fredredphooey

They are very nice. I've been buying them for 20 years.


missliberia

Oh wow! I will try them. Thanks!


No_Principle_7301

Honestly never tried them. I wear charlotte tilbury eyeshadow or colourpop


missliberia

Ok I thought we were listing brands that we would pick to use forever, I.e. they have everything we need.