I get a “what do I need for a basic makeup kit?” DM at least thrice a week so I’m just going to make the list here. Products and recommended BUDGET FRIENDLY brands you can easily get in Ghana.

Primer (mattifying or hydrating depending on your skin type)
NYX angel veil/ pore filler
Rimmel Stay Matte
Elf hydrating primer
Smash box
Wet N Wild
Urban decay
Ponds oil control
PS: ( have different kinds of the same brand so check for what best suits your skin)

These are the ones I’ve tried and personally don’t like the ponds Cos it’s too thick and if you don’t rub it in well, you end up having patches.

FOUNDATION
Maybelline Fit me/ super stay/dream satin
LA girl(not my fav)
NYX can’t stop won’t stop/born2glow/total control
JUVIA’s place
L’Oréal infallible/true match
Revlon
NARS
FENTY
(there are different kinds of the same brand so check for what best suits you)

CONCEALER
LA girl pro (my go-to!)
Maybelline fit me/instant rewind concealer (I love instant rewind)
L’Oréal “
Elf
NARS “ (liquid, stick and cream)
Fenty “

(there are different kinds of the same brand so check for what best suits you)