Best Makeup of 2020

By Natalie Chavez

The following is a review of makeup that worked for many people in 2020. These people continue to use these products. You may find something that works for you, too!

Eyebrows

  • NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil ~ $10.00

This is a cheaper drugstore brow pencil that really is worth it, with many colors and great pigmentation.


  • e.l.f. Cosmetics Lock on Liner and Brow Cream ~ $4.00


Again, a really great drugstore product. It gives a full effect and fills in your eyebrows. It isn’t dry like other pomade makeup products might be.


  • Glossier. Boy Brow ~ $16.00


Great for setting your brows. If you are going for that fluffy eyebrow look, this product is great. The formula is also amazing, but it's a bit more pricey.

Eyes

  • CoverGirl Lid Lock Up Eyeshadow Primer ~ $8.99


This is a really good dupe of the Urban Decay Primer Potion. The price isn’t that high and has just as good of a formula. Another great thing about this product is that it’s long lasting.


  • Colourpop Nude Mood Eyeshadow Palette ~ $14.00


What is so amazing about this palette is that it could be used daily. The colors are great combos of each other, as well. It isn’t expensive either!


  • e.l.f. Cosmetics Bite Size Eyeshadow Palette ~ $3.00


These palettes are so affordable and come with the BEST combinations. The palettes are great for beginners just starting out in the makeup industry.

Complexion: Prime & Setting

  • NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Multitasking Spray ~ $10.00


Something that's amazing about this spray is that it be can used before and after doing makeup. It makes your face look like you have that extra boost, and it just looks so good.


  • Haleys Beauty RE: FINE Face Primer ~ N/A


It gives off this really smooth, poreless look. You can see the change it gives when the product is being applied. Sometimes the formula in other products can’t achieve what they are going for, but the Haleys Beauty RE: FINE Face Primer is a real game changer.

Complexion: Foundation & Concealer

  • Believe Beauty Skin Finish Foundation ~ $5.00


Something amazing about this foundation is that it makes your skin look healthy, and it's also full coverage.


  • Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation ~ $29.00


A really great foundation! It has the perfect formula to use on a daily basis and is light coverage. It gives off that natural look to your skin, if that’s what you are looking for.


  • e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer ~ $6.00


This concealer is very creamy and hydrating. It’s on point when it’s on the skin and blended.

Complexion: Sculpting, Defining, etc.

  • FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer ~ $20.00


In addition to the Fenty Cream Bronzer, this is a very good product. It really gives off that effortless look when putting it on...very similar to the Milk Bronzing Stick.


  • Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush ~ $20.00


The pigmentation of the product is really amazing. When applying, a little goes a long way. Another good thing about this product is that, no matter your skin color, it’s going to look great on.


  • Milani Baked Highlighter ~ $10.99


These are such great dupes for the Ofra highlighter. The formula in these products is just really incredible. It gives off that wet kind of juicy glow, if that's the look you want to give off.

Lips

  • NYX Professional Makeup Slim Lip Pencil ~ $4.00


NYX has a variety of colors when it comes to lip liners. It is very creamy and has many different tones to seal your makeup look all together. This is a highly recommended product.


  • ColourPop Lux Lip Oil ~ $8.00


It is said that the ColourPop lip gloss is such a great dupe for the original Fenty Gloss Balm. The applicator is really great and has a tropical scent. This really enhances your original lip color, plus gives off that wet look.