If I had to start my entire makeup collection from scratch, this video is my “buy it first” list—one best product in every category, based on what I’ve actually tested over the years (drugstore and high-end). I walk you through my routine step-by-step, from the first layer I put on my skin all the way to setting spray, and I explain why each pick made the cut. The big theme here is performance without clutter: lightweight, skin-like finishes, products that are hard to mess up, and formulas that still look good on my dry under eyes and dewier base makeup. I start with my “primer” that’s really skin prep (my In Beauty Project mineral SPF that makes foundation look extra good), then go into my ride-or-die base picks like the House Labs foundation for a flexible light-to-medium build and the KI main match concealer because it doubles as a skin-tint moment. From there, I get into my holy grail cheek products (Makeup by Mario Skin Enhancer bronzer and Merit Flush Balm in Cheeky), easy brow staples, a pressed powder that tones down excess shine without making me flat, and my most-used ColourPop palette. I finish with my go-to taupe liner, underrated mascara favorites, an everyday lip combo, and two setting sprays—one for melting everything together and one for truly bulletproof wear.