There's been a fun little tag going on in the YouTube world called 'If All My Makeup Disappeared' and it's basically one of my worst nightmares. The premise is this: if you woke up one morning to find empty shelves and some evil makeup loving thief had robbed you of everything you hold dear, what would you re-purchase? I liked the idea of doing this article because we talk a lot about 'favourites' around here, but sometimes you gotta think about the products that you really can't live without. I think it forces you to reconsider all that you splurge on. I also think this I definitely need to start cutting back on my beauty hauling. Well, maybe. I'll try at the very least. Plus, I think it's a snapshot of what I consider basics and for anyone considering putting together their first makeup bag, this is a great starting point!

In any case, here are the products that I would without a doubt repurchase as a "necessity" if I had all my makeup taken from me. I want to open up the floor to you chicks, let me know what products are on your list! 

#1 Foundation: With my uneven skintone, redness and acne, foundation is definitely a need for me. I chose to go with two of my favourite medium-heavy coverage foundations (at two different price points) that have a great finish but help my blemishes disappear. 


1. Revlon PhotoReady Liquid Makeup (C$18.99)

2. Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation (C$49.00)

#2 Concealer: Under eye circles, red spots, pimples and all that good stuff. I gotta have me some concealer. Though I've used more expensive concealers, these two drugstore options are ones that I go back to time and time again. 
 
 
1. Revlon PhotoReady Concealer (C$11.99)

2. Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer (US$6.00)

#3 Powder: I adore my blush! It gives me a little colour and life and helps contour my face. The same can be said for a good bronzer - I look for matte, long lasting powders. Of course to keep shine away, I need my setting powder, too. 


1. TarteSmooth Operator Micronized Clay Finishing Powder (C$35.00)
 
2. Rimmel London Natural Bronzer (C$8.99)

3. Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush (C$31.00)

#4 Eyes: When it comes to eyes, the number one product I could not go without would be mascara. I do love a great smoky eye though, so I would pick up replacements for my eye shadows and liners. I would go for a neutral palette and liners in basic blacks and browns. 
 

1. Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette (C$32.00)

2. CoverGirl LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara (C$9.99)

3. Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Eye Enhancing Eyeliner Trio (C$14.79)

#5 Lips: If I can only have one lip product (and I'm going to say that balms don't count), then it has to be a lip stain for long lasting pigment. 
 

1. Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain (C$15.00)

2. Rimmel London Apocalips Lip Lacquer (C$8.49)

So let us know what products you would absolutely need to purchase if your entire collection was wiped out!