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In case your makeup bag needs a refresh (which, I’m assuming it does).

Ellie Rudy has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping for three years, focusing on viral skincare trends, the best home goods finds, and the styles everyone is talking about.

Promising review: "This is the best. This concealer is creamy and blends easily without feeling heavy. It covers dark circles and blemishes really well. I like that it doesn’t crease much when set and lasts throughout the day. A little goes a long way." —Unami

Get it from Sephora for $16+ (available in 30 shades and two sizes).

Promising review: "The newest item going into my makeup routine is definitely this mist! Kept my makeup from caking all day long! Love this stuff!!" —squeb

Get it from Ulta for $17+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "So, let me start by saying I have used nearly every eyeshadow primer available. From high-end to low — MAC, Lorac, Urban Decay...they don't hold a candle to Thank Me Later. I have very oily skin. I use this primer, and my shadow lasts a full eight hours or more. I could get maybe five or six out of the other brands, if I'm lucky. I got this as a sample in my Ipsy bag, and I had to buy the full-size product straight away! I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Thank you, Elizabeth Mott, for finally making a primer that lasts! I love this stuff!" —Melissa Mae

Promising review: "Love it!! It blends like a creamy powder and lasts all day!" —Julia

Get it from Ulta for $34 (available in five shades). 

Promising review: "Love this brown mascara from Benefit. It separates my lashes beautifully and gives a very natural look. The applicator is easy to use and coats lashes evenly without clumping. It doesn’t flake during the day and doesn’t dry out too quickly in the tube. Would definitely repurchase." —Taya02

Get it from Sephora for $16+ (available in four colors and two sizes).

One side is the curved wing stamp, and the other is a regular fine tip liner for defining the rest of the eye. It comes in a pack of two, one for each eye.

Promising review: "Got this before a trip I took a few days ago. I have never been able to do wing eyeliner properly so I was excited to try this. It's very pigmented and goes on beautifully! I've tried other liquid eyeliners before and they were so watery and not close to a dark black I wanted at all but this product was great. I did my makeup and put this eyeliner on at 9 am, traveled two hours, walked around a city for about three hours and it was warm so I was sweating, and then went to an NBA game. After all that time (about 16 hours!), the eyeliner was just as perfect as I had put it on! I love this product and can't wait to use it more often!" —Elizabeth

The Flick Stick comes from New Zealand-based brand and small biz Lovoir Beauty. 

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three sizes and a combo pack).

Promising review: "Wow, this product is amazing!!! The formula is so soft and velvety, and it goes on perfectly!!! The glitter isn't too much, it's just right, and gives this beautiful iridescent look. I definitely would recommend and buy again!!" —Vane

Get it from Ulta for $43 (available in five shades).

Promising review: "Perfect for a natural look! I got the shade Nude Honey and was worried it might look too dramatic on me, but it's buildable and beautiful on the lips. On the cheeks, it blends out quite a bit for a very sheer and natural look, but it's also buildable. I also like that it doesn't feel sticky at all." —Stephi

Promising review: "Wow! Very happy and need to order in more colors. I’m a makeup artist and I test longevity of wear on all my makeup. I literally still had lipstick on the following day after putting it on at 3 p.m. the day before. It is matte so if you have dry lips I suggest you exfoliate prior to use. Definitely buy!" —S.S.

Get it from Amazon for $9.82+ (available in several colors).

Check out BuzzFeed's Maybelline liquid lipstick review for more.

Promising reviews: "Clearly time I got a new eyeshadow palette. Sargent Freddie Mercury (my not-even-4-pound bunny) made it his mission to destroy my James Charles overpriced palette. This palette is the same quality, maybe even nicer. This eyeshadow was put on at around 3 p.m. and it's almost 1 a.m., the 'highlight' stayed on my nose even with my mask on through a whole day of work. That blew my mind." —Daniel T Adams

"Best palette I've owned and you can't beat this price! The colors are beautiful and vibrant. They are also extremely pigmented, especially the shimmery colors, and they all seem to blend well. I'm happy to have every color I could ever want in an eyeshadow in the palm of my hands and I've been experimenting with colors I've never worn before!!" —Mary Diamond

Get it from Amazon for $9.89+ (available in two color schemes). 

Promising review: "Elf Cosmetics gets a win with this product. The powder is sheer and lightweight, and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I carry it with me every day in my purse. I definitely recommend this one." —Rich

The color-adaptive formula is designed so that one of two shades will work on any skin tone. 

Promising review: "This little pink pot o' tinted cream is perfect for covering under-eye dark circles and detracts from puffiness. It blends well and does fine over an under eye moisturizer. I just got TWO more to have one in my purse, one for travel, and one at home. I highly recommend." —Kristina Erhart

Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in two shades).

Wonderskin is a small business that specializes in makeup and skincare products. 

Promising review: "I absolutely love this lip stain, and it’s now a part of my everyday use! What I love most about the lip stain is how easy it is to put on and how long it will last. It goes on purple but turns into the most natural-looking color once it’s applied." —Celeste Middleton

Get it from Amazon for $22 (available in 16 shades). 

Promising reviews: "This is my favorite lip gloss, it is light weight, glides on smoothly, not sticky at all, and lasts for quite a while. Although it is milky white in vial, it glides on clear. There is no lip plumper in it, but gives the appearance of plumper lips. It is adequately priced. I keep three of these on hand at all times: one in makeup bag, one in purse, and one in car. Definitely my “GO TO GLOSS.'" —Chance 

Get it from Amazon for $5.97+ (available in several colors).

Promising reviews: "This eyebrow pencil is easy to apply and the little brush helps smooth out your lines and fix any mistakes. I have gone through powders, pens, you name it. And finally I found one that is easy to keep in my purse, quick and accurate to apply and matches my medium blond hair perfectly. I now have a spare in my home makeup bag and another in my purse in case I rush out the door and don't apply at home. Definitely a good buy and something I will keep in my makeup rotation for the long term. If you are on the fence, buy it." —NicoleTep

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four shades).

Promising review: "This is my go-to. The tip doesn’t dry out too fast, and the formula has nice, long smudge-proof wear, but I can still get it off easily with makeup remover." —aliruberto

Price: $15+ (available in two sizes and two colors)

Promising review: "This is my favorite high-end mascara. I love how it fans out my lashes. Not clumpy at all and adds great volume and length to my lashes. The color is a rich black. Tried all the other popular ones and this is still my favorite, and it lasts a while, so I get the travel size because it always stays fresh." —Lioness

Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in sizes).

You'll get one lip plumper and one minty sleeping mask for your lips.

Promising reviews: "Can't say enough about how much I love this product! If you like a plump with a burn this is for you. It's definitely the best and most noticable. Great value for the money and so small it perfect for my purse! I keep one with me all the time. I have ordered this several times and love it!" —April Holt

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says: "I'm a Glossier Cloud Paint stan, so I'll continue to buy it, but I love this affordable alternative, too! It spreads on super easily and can either go on sheer or build for a bolder effect. I got the Rose Flush shade and enjoy it for ~everyday wear~ since it's so easy to squirt a bit on my fingers, swirl it into my cheeks, and be on my merry way. It lasts all day and looks super natural to boot!" 

Promising review: "I ordered two colors and they look so good. They showed up well, blended well, stayed on awhile. I’m impressed, and keep them in my purse. I also like to layer them together for a more dramatic look. I love these and wish they came in more colors. I want them all." —Cheyenne Stroud 

Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in five shades). 

Promising review: "Boy Brow is perfect for me! I have strawberry blonde hair, and I can easily use Boy Brow to define my light eyebrows to give them a natural look. Moreover, I'm an Irish dancer, and I've used Boy Brow for stage makeup, and no matter how much I sweat and how long I'm wearing makeup, Boy Brow doesn't fade and doesn't make me feel silly; it looks great in videos and photographs, as well as in person." —Miranda H.

Get it from Glossier for $22 (available in seven shades).

Promising review: "Absolutely love how easy it glides on and blends so smoothly. It’s very airy, so no heavy feel to it, and it looks so natural. The smell is also amazing!! I bought one yesterday (beachy pink), and I went back today to buy another one to have on hand for when I run out. Thank goodness I did, because it was the last one. I HIGHLY recommend this duo!!" —Amanda N.

Get it from Target for $14.99 (available in three color combinations).

The texture starts like a liquid and finishes like a powder. So genius!

Promising review: "It's very sparkly and shiny. It lasts all day." —Multikitycat

Promising review: "Nice and bronzie. Also very blendable, without being streaky. Looks good when blended with fingers or a brush. I haven't used a sponge, so I wouldn't know about that. I'm a medium/neutral skin tone, and I think it looks good." —Mrs_leyva85

Get it from Target for $10.99 (available in five shades).

Promising review: "10/10 recommend, tried lots of different ones but none compare. The only brow pencil I use! It's amazing and a good variety of shades." —abb

Get it from Benefit for $28 (available in 12 shades).

KimChi Chic Beauty is a queer- and Korean-owned biz founded by Kim Chi!

Promising review: "I love love love this product! I'm a glitter girlie and this is my go to whether I'm going to the club or getting dressed up for fun. It's so shiny and so bright that it shows up in the dark!" —Celeste

Rhode is owned by Hailey Baldwin Bieber. All of the products are vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and tested/developed by dermatologists.

Promising review: "Went on my skin like butter and blended like a dream my favorite and go-to blush!!" —Paige B

Get it from Rhode for $25 (available in 13 shades).

Kulfi Beauty is a South Asian woman–owned small biz.

Promising review: "I have dark circles that I've just lived with for years because I couldn't find a concealer that looked natural. Trust me when I tell you I've used the bestselling concealers, but they all looked cakey and/or clownish.

Kulfi's concealer is a miracle product. First, the doe-foot applicator is the softest thing in the world other than a chinchilla. Seriously. I dab a few tiny dots of this product, which is the PERFECT MATCH for my skin and tap it on with my finger just where there's discoloration. If I'm feeling fancy, I use a concealer brush. I do NOT use a setting powder. It doesn't crease or cake. And I don't have reverse-panda-eyes.

FYI, I have hazel eyes, brunette hair, light skin tone, combination skin. My concealer match is Coco Crush." —Judie

Get it from Kulfi Beauty for $26 (available in 21 shades).

Promising review: "Omg, I adoreee this lip jelly. I’m very picky when it comes to plumpers, but this one was non-sticky and still left a great shine and plumpness. The color is sooo perfect for daily use." —Alexis

Get it from Tower 28 for $18 (available in five shades).

Promising review: "Makes my lips look so full, and it's the perfect color." —Alex S.

Get it from Refy for $26 (available in nine shades).

Promising review: "I have a hard time deciding which is my favorite. This is legit the best lip butter around, and with this variety, I never get bored." —Julie B. 

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