4 Midday Makeup Products That Won't Break the Bank

In the morning, we spend time perfecting our skin care routines, applying makeup carefully, and saying a little prayer that everything stays in place and looks fresh all day long. Sometimes this is true, but more often than not, when it's 2:10, our skin starts to look dull and tired, and our once-perfect makeup starts to stick, smudge, or even fade. This is a reality that we, unfortunately, know too well. But don't worry! We've rounded up four products that can help revitalize your skin and bring back that dewy glow to your eyes. What’s more, each one costs less than…drumroll please…$XNUMX. Good luck trick!

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP BLOCKING PAPER 

First of all, get rid of excess oil. Before adding any additional products to your face, make sure it is free of oily sheen. What is your secret weapon for this very important step? blotting papers. They are perfect for midday makeup because they instantly absorb oil without disturbing the makeup you wake up early in the morning to apply makeup. NYX Professional Makeup Blotting Papers are 100% pure cellulose and come in four types—matte, fresh face, green tea, and tea tree—to remove sebum and brighten skin. Choose your favorite sheet and gently apply to the skin, paying particular attention to the T-zone.   

Makeup Blotting Paper NYX Professional, $4–6 

MAYBELLINE SUPERSTAY BETTER SKIN CONCEALER 

Now that your canvas isn't shining like the morning sun, it's time to cover up any visible imperfections or discoloration. The 2-in-1 concealer and corrector formula contains ACTYL C, an ingredient known for its antioxidant properties. But that's just one reason why we love it. Target applicator helps hide blemishes on the surface of the skin. Choose from six flawless shades, apply to under-eye blemishes or circles and blend gently. After that, apply a small amount of moisturizer to the raised parts of the face to give it an extra glow.

Maybelline Superstay Better Skin Concealer, $ 9.99

KIEHL'S LIP BALM #1

By noon, lips may begin to dry and crack. Remove lipstick residue and apply a moisturizing lip balm. Kiehl's No. 1 Lip Balm contains soothing emollients - squantalia, lanolin, wheat germ oil and vitamin E - for temporary relief. protect lips from drying out and get rid of that awful cracked feeling (you know what I'm talking about). Then apply your favorite lip color.   

Kiehl's #1 Lip Balm, $ 7

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY-DEWY

You can never go wrong with a makeup setting spray. Well, that may not be true, but NYX Professional Makeup Makeup Setting Spray-Dewy has never betrayed us. As the last step in the retouching routine, apply a small amount of product to the face to set the makeup just applied and give the skin a gorgeous dewy look. It is lightweight, comfortable and provides ultimate pickup before sitting back down in front of the laptop and spending the rest of the day.

NYX Professional Makeup Make Up Setting Spray-Dewy, $ 8