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Oct 8, 2023Liked by Michelle Lee

ELF Wow brow gel ($7) and NYX Pro Lift ‘n Snatch (lol) Brow Tint Pen (like a superfine felt pen! $11.99) - both at Target - yes, these seem to run out more quickly than other makeup products but about the same as more expensive and similar brow products, so why pay more? 🖊️

Thanks for this list!

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Ooh love those! Yeah it's funny—it takes me FOREVER to finish other products (like, when was the last time I finished a blush??) but I cruise through some brow pencils (especially the mechanical pencil type!) so fast

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So happy to see Sunnies face on this list. 🇵🇭♥️

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Yesssss!! Such a great brand!

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Nice list!

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Thank u! I have so many of these on my wish list now....there were definitely a few I haven't tried yet!

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Oct 14, 2023Liked by Michelle Lee

I’m brand-agnostic but am loving using a navy eyeliner. For some reason it feels like Fall. Less dramatic than black and bolder than brown.

Also loving Kopari lip gloss. Tastes vaguely of coconut, is super quenching but not sticky.

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Oct 12, 2023Liked by Michelle Lee

So intrigued by the Addiction Tokyo blush. Such a gorgeous shade!

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Yes! loved Robin's recos!

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Oct 9, 2023Liked by Michelle Lee

The beauty of joseon sunscreen is amazing. A few friends recommended it to me when I was searching for a new one and I love how it doesn’t feel sticky or leave a white cast. But be wary of people selling by fake ones on Amazon and read the reviews.

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Yes! Asian sunscreens are really incredible. But 100% it's scary that there are so many counterfeits on the market. For anyone else reading this, Beauty of Joseon has links to their approved online retailers on their site: https://beautyofjoseon.com/pages/other-online-retailers. But be aware that the Amazon link they provide is the approved one and other Amazon links may not be as trustworthy!

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Love this list! I am so intrigued by the Addiction Tokyo lavender highlight - going on my list 💜 I love the Honest Beauty 2 in 1 Extreme Lengthening Mascara. It’s two sided with a primer and I find it gives me crazy length and volume without looking spindly !

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Right? That blush was a new one for me too. I’m so intrigued by Robin’s picks—definitely going on my list too. And that Honest mascara is a nice one!

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Obsessed with the navy liner... a great tip for everyone! And ooh I don’t think I’ve tried the Kopari gloss yet. Will be sure to get it

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What's your under-$30 favorite? Would love to hear some more that weren't mentioned here!

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Technically this is $31 but it's on sale at ulta right now for $21 - Shape Tape Ultra Creamy Concealer. I'm 41 and I use this under my eyes and a bit around my nose, chin and forehead in lieu of foundation because I don't need a ton of coverage. The original Shape Tape made me look like the crypt keeper but I love this creamy one!

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