"The texture of this eyeliner is amazing. It glides on without much pressure and has a cream-like consistency," says Jenni Shaw, a celebrity, editorial, and commercial makeup artist. "It's perfect for blending out to create a haze around the eye. Super sexy."
These faux lashes are dramatic enough to add oomph, without reading as over-the-top. "One of my clients uses these all the time, and when I did her makeup one day she asked me if I could use her lashes instead of what I had in my kit," says Maria Licari, a bridal and celebrity makeup artist. "To my surprise they were full, lengthy and wispy enough to impress me. I went and bought a bunch for my kit." They come in several styles, but Licari says her favorite set is Scandal.
"Recently, while browsing the shelves at a local drugstore, I stumbled upon Wet n Wild's selection of vegan makeup brushes. I couldn't believe how affordable they are, and quickly grabbed a selection to purchase," says Rodriguez. "Most of the brushes, including foundation — contour, and kabuki brushes — sell for $3.49, and there's a full selection of incredible eye makeup brushes including liner and crease for the incredibly low price of .99 cents each!"
"I'm always looking for inexpensive sheet masks with wholesome ingredients for my clients, and TonyMoly has an awesome selection at Ulta," says Noreen Taylor Diani, a TV makeup artist and founder of Donore Cosmetics. For example, the I'm Real series costs $3.75 per sheet mask, and the Master Lab masks are $4.
Naturally, we've got multiple options from Wet n Wild options on this list. Shaw says she's a fan of the brand, too, and one of her favorite products is the Megaslicks Lipgloss in clear. "I had been wanting a straightforward, non-plumping, no frills gloss that would simply add shine and got seduced by the price while shopping for dish soap," she tells us. "It has real staying power without being thick. It also won't eat into other pigments, so while it can give lipstick the perfect luster, it adds a brilliant sheen to eyeshadow when applied to the lids."
