Here's How Our Beauty Editors Would Fill a Makeup Bag With a $100 Budget

"My makeup bag would consist of quality over quantity. The essentials I use (literally) every single day are Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer ($30) for my undereyes and problem spots, then a little Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade ($21) to fill in sparse areas on my eyebrows, Tarte's Light, Camera, Lashes Mascara ($23), and my perfect no-lipstick lipstick, the Beauty by POPSUGAR Sweet Stx Satin Matte Lip Color in First Kiss ($20). Done, done, and done!" — Charisandra Perez, coordinator, Social Media and Partnerships

Total: $94

"Even though it'd eat up a large chunk of my budget, I'd be nothing without the It Cosmetics CC Cream+ ($40) — what, is that dramatic? — so I'd make that my one splurge. Then, I'd stock up on the essentials: a mini Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer ($16) because a little goes a long way, ColourPop Super Shock Blush in Growth Flirt ($8) for a punch of color, the DHC Liquid Eyeliner ($20) because it's the best won't-budge-a-bit formula I've found, and the always-reliable CoverGirl Exhibitionist Mascara ($8)." — Kelsey Castañon, senior editor, Beauty

Total: $92

"I'm the type of person who doesn't want to skip a step in my makeup routine, so I would fill my bag to the brim with choices. I'd start with the E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer ($8), which always smoothes out my skin and creates a great base for my face products. Next, I'd purchase the Wet n Wild Photofocus Foundation ($6) and Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer ($10) because they're always my go-tos for perfecting my complexion. I also would want a product to bulk up my brows, like the E.l.f. Eyebrow Kit ($4), which features a pomade and a powder to set it with. I use my Nudestix Nudies Bloom All Over Dewy Color ($32) almost every day and would be happy to splurge on it to be able to get the easy-to-blend color on my cheeks.

For my eyes, I'd splurge on one reliable treat and pick up two staples at the drugstore. I've long loved the Wet n Wild Megaliner ($3) for my daily winged eyeliner, and the L'oréal Paris Lash Paradise Mascara ($8) builds volume better than many more expensive mascaras. Last, I'd make sure to pick up the mini Too Faced Shake Your Palm Palms Eye Shadow Palette ($25), which has a bevy of pretty neutral shades. Even with a budget, I'd ensure I had a lot of makeup." — Sarah Siegel, assistant editor, Beauty

Total: $96

"Just like my makeup routine, I'd start filling up my makeup bag with a primer that'll ensure my makeup will last all day long, like the E.l.f. Cosmetics Jelly Pop Dew Primer ($8). When it comes to foundation, I can be very picky and prefer a lightweight coverage, which is why I don't mind splurging on a good formula like the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer ($47). I'd follow up with Maybelline SuperStay Concealer ($7), which is also a lightweight formula with buildable coverage, making it great for undereye circles. Then, I'd go with the Milani Baked Bronzer ($7), which is deemed a drugstore cult favorite for a reason, and I'd finish by buying a pretty portable eye shadow palette like the Urban Decay On The Run Minis in Highway Queen ($25)." — Genesis Rivas, assistant editor, Makeup.com and Skincare.com

Total: $94

"For under $100, I could stack my makeup bag with all of the essentials for my daily look. I swear by the It Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ ($39) to give me natural-looking coverage (and SPF protection) and the Maybelline SuperStay Full Coverage Concealer ($7) for covering any skin imperfections. When it comes to blush, bronzer, and the basic eye shadow needs, the Stila Perfect Me, Perfect Hue Eye and Cheek Palette ($39) has everything I could want, and for under $10, you can't beat the Essence The False Lashes Mascara Extreme Volume and Curl ($5). To finish it off, I'd be sure to grab the E.l.f. Day to Night Duo in The Best Berries ($5), because every makeup stash needs a good nude lippie." — Jessica Harrington, associate editor, Makeup.com and Skincare.com

Total: $95

"My holy grail complexion product is the Erborian BB Créme Au Ginseng ($39) — it's a one-stop shop for glowing, plump, hydrated skin and SPF protection. I'd also throw in Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage Concealer ($7) and Hourglass Scattered Light Eyeshadow in Aura ($29) for a pop of color on my eyes. Because no makeup stash is complete without a good mascara, I'd spend the rest of my budget on Buxom Lash Mascara in Blackest Black ($22)." — Samantha Holender, assistant editor, Makeup.com and Skincare.com

Total: $97