I'm a makeup artist who spent $360 on products this month. Here are 8 items I'd buy again and 2 I'd skip next time.

Morewa OsawaruMar 1, 2024, 04:22 IST

I bought some hits and misses this February.Makeup by Mario, Saie, Hourglass, Nars, One/Size, Fenty Skin, Abanti Chowdhury/BI

I'm a makeup artist who spent $360 on new products and old favorites this February.
The Fenty Skin Fenty Treatz hydrating and strengthening lip oil moisturizes without being sticky.

As a makeup artist, my job includes trying new products and repurchasing old favorites for my kit each month.

This February, I spent $360 on blushes, powders, concealers, and more.

Here's how each makeup product I bought stacked up.

The Fenty Skin Fenty Treatz hydrating and strengthening lip oil felt so luxe.

The Fenty Skin Fenty Treatz hydrating and strengthening lip oil moisturizes without being sticky.Fenty Skin, Abanti Chowdhury/BI

I love the orange tones of the Nars blush in Taj Mahal.Nars, Abanti Chowdhury/BI

I bought the Saie Dew Blush in the Dreamy shade.Saie, Abanti Chowdhury/BI

I like how easily the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush concealer covers dark circles.Hourglass, Abanti Chowdhury/BI

The One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring setting powder is lightweight but effective.One/Size, Abanti Chowdhury/BI

The shadows in the Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes palette blend like a dream.Makeup by Mario, Abanti Chowdhury/BI

The Nars Radiant creamy liquid color corrector covers blemishes perfectly.Nars, Abanti Chowdhury/BI

The Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish setting powder doesn't feel heavy on the skin.Charlotte Tilbury, Abanti Chowdhury/BI

I didn't love The Foundation stick from Basma.Basma, Abanti Chowdhury/BI

I wish the Patrick Ta Major Sculpt Crème contour-and-powder bronzer duo had a better shade range.PATRICK TA, Abanti Chowdhury/BI