#hit me up if you need makeup for people whose undertone is homestuck troll though

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ooo this is a good budget makeup post for cosplayers! Here’s a few I’d like to add for other basic items.

Peripera Ink V Shading in Hazel Grey and Canmake Shading Powder in Ice Grey Brown - specifically recommended for anyone else who’s both pale and neutral/cool and finds every contour pulls orange on you. I have tried every supposedly pale grey-leaning contour that’s currently available on the market and these are your new best friends. Available online.

Merry Monde Super Twim Pen Eyeliner - if you’re into doing the sort of eye looks for cosplay where you need multiple shades of eyeliner, this is a lifesaver, although their basic black is great too, and they’re only $8 online!

FACE COVER GLUE AS - if you’re going to get one cosplay specific item, get this. it’s a roll on glue that comes off easily with a makeup wipe used to adhere strands of your wig to your face (so your bangs and face framing pieces stay in place and don’t stick out weirdly), to glue a lace front wig in place, or even as a sock glue substitute. I would not attend a con without this.

I've used a lot of makeup over my last 9 years of cosplaying, but this is whats in current rotation. My criteria for products is affordability, what performs well irl and in photos, and products that for the most part have a lower rating on the ewg scale (with few exceptions). I also don't really buy makeup outside of sale events like Black Friday, after Christmas, or during some promotion just so ya'll have context about the price ranges listed per item.

That said, this is more to share products and tools I use to create a base for other looks! So things that are more personal like eyeshadow, lipstick, blush etc were left out as that's really more of preference for each person.

I've included product links under the cut, if anyone has a cosmetic gem they've found over the years I'd love to hear recs!

Elf Porless Putty Primer

Elf Sponge Cleaner

Etude House Double Lasting Foundation

Milani Conceal + Perfect Foundation

Elf Camo Concealer

LA Girl Pro Concealer

Canmake Marshmallow Finishing Powder

Skinfood Peach Cotton Multi Finish Powder (loose)

Skinfood Peach Cotton Multi Finish Powder (pressed)

Rodin Contour & Bronzer | newest shade

Clio Prism Air Highlighter

Aliexpress Eyebrow stencils

House of Lashes Eyelash Glue | mini duo set

Duo Eyelash Glue

Ioni Lashes

Acrylic Makeup Palette

MAC Fix+

Essence Cosmetics Lip Liner