But first….

It all starts with skincare and the right makeup brushes. Make sure you are cleansing, moisturizing, and exfoliating your face. The right brushes make all the difference. Morphe has GREAT brushes for a teacher’s budget. So does Real Techniques, which you can find at drugstores, ULTA, Target and Wal-Mart. I’m including a video from Jaclyn Hill, a beauty guru on YouTube and her recommendations for great brushes.

I have purchased my fair share of makeup. Some finds have been incredible, while others a total flop. I wrote this post to save you time and more importantly money. After much trial and error, here are my favorite drugstore finds for makeup.

1.) Mascara

I LOVE THIS MASCARA. It’s amazing and CHEAP. The brand Essence is sold at ULTA. This mascara is only $5.00……GUYS…..$5.00. Go buy one….go buy 5 of them. It doesn’t smudge and it makes my baby straight lashes look awake and long.

2.) Eyeshadows

For the drugstore Wet n Wild  and NYX eyeshadows are the only way to go. They carry so many little and large palettes and most of them have great pigment and aren’t patchy. The two below are some of my favorites. The Wet n Wild quad is $2.99. The larger NYX palette is $14.99 but I got the palette when ULTA had a 20% coupon.

3.) Eyebrow Pencil

Ya’ll….I wasn’t living until I started filling in my brows. I look back at photos and cringe. Having full eyebrows makes all the difference and frames your face/eyes. This NYX pencil glides on easily and the spoolie at the end helps disperse product. This eyebrow pencil will cost you $9.99.

4.) Foundation

I have really sensitive skin that becomes irritated easily so I don’t switch up my foundation. I use Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer which is not drugstore. This foundation will make you look FLAWLESS.

I have seen several YouTubers recommend the two foundations below and swear by them. The Wet n Wild PhotoFocus Foundation is $5.99 and the Milani Conceal + Perfect Foundation is $9.99.

5.) Concealer

I swear by this Maybelline Fit Me concealer. It works like a charm at covering mini mountains on your face and for darkness under your eyes. It will run you $7.00

6.) Face Powder

If you don’t want your foundation and concealer sliding around your face you have to set it with a powder. This airspun translucent setting powder from Coty is lovely and only $5.97. SET IT AND FORGET IT.

7.) Setting Spray

I’m all about going the extra degree so when I’m all done with my makeup I set everything with the Milani Make It Last Setting Spray. This will lock your makeup in place until you’re ready to take it off. I found a trial size at Walgreens for $6.00.

8.) Bronzer

This Butter Bronzer from Physicians Formula IS WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF. Not only does it smell like a summer vacation the formula is amazing. Physicians Formula is more of a pricey drugstore brand, but believe me you don’t want to mess with bad bronzers. You will look like a muddy hot mess. Drugstores and ULTA always have Buy One Get One ½ off Sales.

 9.) Blush

The Butter Blushes from Physicians Formula are as great as the bronzer. The colors are beautiful. Buy a blush and the bronzer when they are on sale.

10.) Highlight

Highlighting my face is probably my favorite step. It just brings life to your face and makes you shine from outer space. This Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighter in Precious Petals is gorgeous and only $4.99.

11.) Lip Products

I love putting on a beautiful lip color. Lip products are more of a reference selection. I’m into warm nudes and neutrals. My favorite brands are NYX, Milani, Essence, and Maybelline. Here are some samples:

I learned I basically have 30+ lip colors of the same dark nude color in my collection.

Well there you have it! Have fun painting your face on. COMMENT BELOW with your favorite makeup products for a teacher’s budget.

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1.) Stranger Things – O.M.G. If you haven’t watched Stranger Things, you are missing out. I was so sure this show wasn’t my cup of tea. I hate scary movies and anything with shadows, but this show is AMAZING. The kids are fantastic and insanely clever. I love this show and I promise you will too. Also….one of the main characters has a alphabet wall in her living room. This show was meant for teachers.

2.) Scandal – Your mind will be blown and you will probably be asking yourself “Does this stuff really happen in real life?” every 5 minutes. The show is fast paced, dialogue is witty, and the acting is incredible.

3.) Fuller House – This is just a feel good show. You can work on lesson plans or clean the house while you watch the two short seasons. The corny jokes make you smirk and I grew up with Full House, so the story lines are nostalgic for me.

4.) GLOW – Again a show I thought I would hate but loved! My favorite thing about this show is the 80’s music. It’s so well timed and takes you back to the days of high pony tails and leg warmers. The episodes are only 30 minutes long, so you will fly thru the first season and not feel so bad about it.

5.) Ozark – A new show sharing Jason Bateman. Girls – Jason Bateman. Need I say more? Okay in all seriousness, the storyline is intense and the acting is great. The show is a little dark, but we still got into it. Like Scandal, it’s fast moving and leaves you on the edge of your couch.

6.) Riverdale – Okay originally I had titled this post 5 shows to binge-watch and finished my list. THEN I REALIZED I LEFT OUT RIVERDALE (A MAJOR OVERSIGHT ON MY BEHALF). Riverdale has honestly been my favorite show of 2017. It’s a show for teens so I was certain I would hate it, BUT I LOVE IT. There’s a murder mystery, humorous dialogue, and likable characters. If you haven’t seen Riverdale, abandon all adult responsibilities and go watch it right now.

Happy binge-watching! Leave a comment down below telling me your favorite show so I can watch it too!

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