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Commuting here in the Philippines is a double-edged sword. While you can definitely save big bucks in your expenses, you also have to deal with the exhaustion of doing it every day. And if you're one of the girlies who wears makeup daily, you also have to worry about whether or not your full face beat will last you through your tough transit.
It can seem difficult to find products that are long-lasting but won't put a dent in your bank, but it's not impossible! The Cosmo team recently went on a shopping trip specifically for this to prove that it is indeed achievable. As an added bonus, the items we hauled are totes beginner-friendly and the entire haul only costs less than P1,000!
Check out our tried-and-tested finds below:
SHOP: Commute-Friendly Makeup Routine That Only Costs P1,000
1. Powder: Dazzle Me Better than Filter Double Kill Powder Foundation
A good powder is the heart of a long-lasting makeup look, so including one in your routine is of utmost importance. This one from Dazzle Me boasts of a staying power of up to 12 (!) hours. It also soaks up sebum, blurs your pores, and can be used wet (so you can use it as your only base) or dry (to set your foundation or skin tint). ROI indeed!
Dazzle Me Better than Filter Double Kill Powder Foundation, P279, Shopee and Lazada
2. Brows: Careline Best Brow Liner
Having filled-in eyebrows is another key step that we think is important to any makeup look, whether you're going for the clean-girl aesthetic or a more dramatic one.
Feeling intimidated by your kilay? We're here to tell you that it doesn't have to be hard. Go back to the basics with Careline's Best Brow Liner. It comes with a retractable angular pencil on one side so you can fill in any sparse areas in your brows, and a spoolie on the other so you can soften the look.
Careline Best Brow Liner, P190, Shopee and Lazada
3. Blush and Lips: Colourette Colourtint Mini
If you're on a budget, you'd want to have multipurpose makeup products in your arsenal. The Colourtints of Colourette have been an Internet fave for a reason since it was released all these years ago—remember their old "nail polish bottle" packaging?
It's a multi-use oil-based tint that comes in a ton of different colors and two finishes (matte and fresh), so you're bound to find one that suits your skin tone or preference! Pat it on your cheeks for a natural flush and dab it on your lips for a quick touch of color. You can even apply it on your lids for an easy eyeshadow look.
Colourette Colourtint Mini, P199, Shopee and Lazada
4. BONUS: Setting Spray: YOU Noutriwear Makeup Stay Lock Mist
This step isn't really required, especially if you use mattifying makeup products, but if you really want to lock your beat in place, it might be worth investing in a setting spray. This one from YOU Beauty will seamlessly set your makeup to be waterproof, sweat-proof, and smudge-resistant without leaving that sticky feeling on your face.
YOU Noutriwear Makeup Stay Lock Mist, P280, Shopee and Lazada
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