Skincare products often come with high price tags, but makeup items in the $31-$40 USD range require extensive research before I am willing to make a purchase. In this territory, I have lofty expectations and a desire for versatility and luxury. Foundation is generally the most expensive article of makeup in anyone's arsenal and because it is covers the greatest surface area of your skin, it is important to select one with clean, nourishing ingredients. The same logic holds true for lip products if you avidly apply them throughout the day.
100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Chiffon Blush
$35 USD for 0.31 oz (9.0 g)
So far, my favorite products from 100% Pure are their lipsticks and blushes. Although a bit dusty, the pigmentation of this blush is outstanding! A light sweep across the cheeks provides a sheer, natural flush, but a layered application gives you a more vibrant pop of color.
Alima Pure Pressed Foundation with Rosehip Antioxidant Complex (Includes Refillable Compact)
$34 for 0.31 oz (9.0 g)Foundation Refills are $22
I use this silky powder in the shade Teak as a bronzer/contour color. It has a soft, weightless feel on the skin and blends beautifully!
FitGlow Beauty Mineral Eye Trio
$35 USD
These shadows are as smooth as can be and incredibly pigmented! While they do have a slight shimmer that adds a bit of depth to the eyes, they never come off as glittery. They also wear quite well and are pretty resistant to creasing.
Kjaer Weis Cream Blush Refill
$32 for 0.123 oz (3.5 g)
The quality, texture, and vibrant pigmentation of these blushes are exceptional! They melt flawlessly into the skin and give the cheeks a nice flush of color without ever looking uneven or fading throughout the day. They also look great on the lips! Check out my full review of these amazing blushes here.
Kjaer Weis Cream Foundation Refill
$40 for 0.123 oz (3.5 g)
This stuff is wonderful! This luxurious foundation wears exceptionally well and doesn't cause my skin to dry out or get greasy throughout the day. The finish really is flawless! The coverage is also easily buildable and I can conceal just by adding a touch more product. This foundation is definitely a holy grail! Check out my full review here.
$36 for 0.15 oz (4.25 g)
This product gives the cheeks a nice flush of color without being cakey on the skin. Unlike blushes that pull your foundation away or result in a patchy finish, RMS Lip2Cheek blends evenly onto the skin for a natural, luminous finish. Lip2Cheeks are moisturizing and look equally outstanding when applied to the lips!
RMS Beauty Living Luminizer
$38 USD for 0.17 oz (4.82 g)This product is an absolute staple in the green beauty community!! If you have been searching for the perfect dewy glow, look no further! Living Luminizer is a sheer, pearly highlighter that provides an absolutely beautiful lit from within radiance. This little pot of magic packs a punch, so beware that a little goes a long way!
RMS Beauty Master Mixer
$38 USD for 0.17 oz (4.82 g)
This rose gold highlighting cream is a game changer! It is truly unique in the way that it beautifully transforms whatever it is mixed with. The gold shimmer provides a sophisticated iridescence to the skin. Additionally, while this hue creates a warm, luminous glow that gives life to my pale complexion, it will also look stunning on darker skin tones. Check out my full review here.
RMS Beauty "Un" Cover-Up
$36 USD for 0.20 oz (5.67 g)
This cream can be used as both a foundation and a concealer because the coverage builds up so flawlessly! I like to apply a thin layer all over my face using a damp sponge and then go back in with my finger to tap a little extra product underneath my eyes to conceal.
Vapour Organic Beauty Aura Multi Use in Artemis
$36 USD for 0.24 oz (6.80 g)
I am obsessed with the gorgeous berry-mauve hue of this multi-tasking cream! It looks stunning on the cheeks, eyes, and lips! Once warmed up on the back of my hand, this product melts flawlessly into the skin for a glamorous, fresh look! My full review can be found here.
What are your $30-$40 clean makeup favorites?
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