These are some of the worst makeup products I’ve tried in 2025 so far! I personally don’t think they are worth the money but keep in mind everyone has different preferences, so there is a possibility they could still work for you! Tap to open my description box for some alternatives I like better.
➜ PRODUCTS MENTIONED (affiliate links)
Persona lip balm alternatives:
-Ole Henriksen (thicker, more nourishing)
https://go.magik.ly/ml/26htr/
-Summer Fridays (glossier, smells better)
https://go.magik.ly/ml/29vss/
-elf (less expensive, slightly thicker)
https://howl.link/sh9mvtnyix97f
-ColourPop (additional shades, more moisturizing)
https://howl.link/rngpsk44qoi69
LA Girl palettes alternatives:
-LA Girl (their powder formula wears extremely well)
https://howl.link/s78lnnbi4046n
-ColourPop (similar texture but no fallout)
https://howl.link/j09sg2y74bl96
Covergirl highlighter alternatives:
-Merit (more expensive but so lightweight + creamier)
https://go.magik.ly/ml/23i31/
Covergirl primer alternatives:
-Covergirl (slightly gripping but much more hydrating)
https://howl.link/sqpkm19xuc09o
-NYX (hydrating but also smoothing)
https://howl.link/0ymdl7i8gr6ba
-elf (very similar texture but long-lasting hydration)
https://howl.link/164kx103wjnic
elf primer alternatives:
-elf (sticky but more hydrating, smoothing)
https://howl.link/p4dbu967m4o0w
-elf (smoothing, mattifying, long-wearing)
https://howl.link/3cxwfd0t7whfm
-Huda (different texture but mattifies + extends makeup)
https://howl.link/v4vlg57k8ouqf
Caliray mascara alternatives
-elf (tubing formula, lengething)
https://howl.link/4uqsr6r4lak2j
-Milani (tubing formula, very dramatic)
https://howl.link/s3rqmip9uc4t4
Saie mascara alternatives
-Milani (similar wand but more dramatic)
https://howl.link/ab0uynkdpbpzf
-elf (similar look but less expensive)
https://howl.link/sgo2j3hdpvr49
➜ VIDEOS ON PRODUCTS I’VE LOVED LATELY
-Drugstore Dupes
https://youtu.be/RlbHwJwq_lo
-Number One Product in Every Category
https://youtu.be/wZWaKds06lA
-Amazing New elf Makeup
https://youtu.be/S5oMcbwc0fA
➜ WHAT I’M WEARING
-ColourPop Super Shock Shadow in La Mesa
-Urban Decay Shadow in Space Cowboy
-elf Lipstick in No Doubt
-ColourPop Lip Balm in Chocolate Milkshake
-Sweater Aerie
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