I love drugstore makeup, you can experiment with lots of products without denting your wallet. Some of the drugstore now offers hassle free returns on makeup products, no questions asked, even if you used the product and just didn't work for you (Rite Aid, CVS, Walgreens).
I know you are probably thinking why return a cheap product back to the drugstore?
First, most of the US drugstores, does not offer testers. So there's no way you can judge the color of the foundation with out opening it and test it out. And most drugstores have the horrible florescent lighting, so it's not accurate to judge a color without standing in natural light.
Secondly, this has happened to me, I picked up a new mascara that I wanted to try, and when I got home, open the package, it was empty.... with nothing inside, they forgot to fill the tube with the mascara. Imagine my disappointment.... so make sure you buy cosmetics from a store that let you return and save your receipts!
Ok, now on to my list of recommendations.
I read a lot of beauty forums and watch makeup videos to pick up the latest trend on makeup items. Here is what I have gathered the best of the best from each drugstore brand. There is no one brand that is good at everything they make. Some might have good foundations and horrible eyeshadows.
I have not tried all these out myself but have heard numerous raves on these products from fellow makeup addicts like me.
CoverGirl
CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara, Very Black
CoverGirl Natureluxe Foundation, light to medium coverage that feels like second skin.
L'Oreal
L'Oreal True Match Liquid Makeup - lots of good color range.
L'Oreal Voluminous Original Volume Building Mascara - one of my favorites
Maybelline
Mayblline is a queen of mascara in drugstore world. They offer great mascaras that's comparable to high-end and you can often find them on sale every week at drugstores. When you have to toss a mascara every 3 months, for sanitation purposes, there's no reason to spend $20 on a high-end mascara, in my opinion.
Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies
Maybelline Volum'Express One by One WP Mascara
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder Compact - a dupe for MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural
Physician's Forumla
Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush Glow & Mood Boosting Blush - people were going crazy for these. They smell good for sure, but does it make me happy when I wear this? Not necessarily.... but the design is cute though and color is great!
Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum, Ultra Black - my HG liquid liner.
Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro Nail Lacquer - I like their color selection and unique flat brush.
Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil, Hazel - my favorite eyebrow pencil that I use daily
Rimmel Foundation Primer
Revlon
OK, Revlon is probably my favorite drugstore brand if I had to pick one because they have lots of great products.
Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss Lip Shine
Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick - these are very moisturizing and have great color selection and pigmentation.
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss
in Coreal Reef - beautiful coral color you definately need for the summer!
Revlon Colorstay for Combo/Oily Skin Makeup - long lasting, good color matching range, definitely a favorite!
Revlon PhotoReady Makeup
Hard Candy
Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer that covers everything, can be found at Wal-Mart.
Milani
MILANI LIQUIF EYE Metallic Eye Liner Pencil - if you read my old beauty blog, you will know this is my HG pencil eyeliner.
MILANI Baked Blush - these are new, beautiful highly pigmented blushes that you will love!
NYX
This brand is hard to track down, it is not carried in your normal Rite Aid or Walgreens. It can be found at Ulta or I always get my from CherryCulture.com because they have a larger selection online and they have a great sale right now on NYX products.
NYX Girls Round Lip Gloss
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil - these are great base for eyeshadows if you are playing with colors. It just makes your eyeshadows pop.
NYX Round Lipstick - moisturizing and wide range of colors!
NYX The Runway Collection 10 Color Eyeshadow Palette - The one called Champagne & Caviar is similiar to the Urban Decay Naked Palette, but this is less than $10 where UD one is $48.
NYX Single Eyeshadow - great quality and pigmentation, these have been compare to MAC eyeshadows
NYX Slide On Pencil - waterproof & long lasting
E.L.F eyes lips face
OK, this brand is known for its $1 makeup. They have a lot of selections for $1, and a Studio Line for $3. And some other things for a little bit more. It can be found in some Targets or online at http://www.eyeslipsface.com/ I was skeptical at first on this makeup because it's so cheap, but there are definately some quality items from this line. I love their flat top brush for liquid foundation application.
Studio Powder Brush $3
Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder $3 - Dupe for Nars Orgasm Blush & Laguna Bronzer
High Definition Powder $6 - comparable to the Make Up Forever HD Powder.
I forgot to add these two items in after I post this blog. Since I have a big round face, I contour my face when I have more time to do makeup in the mornings. Here is a helpful video link on how to contour your face if you want to know.
NYX Blush in Taupe - So cheap and perfect color for contour.
NYC Bronzer in Sunny, it's a matte bronzer, which is hard to find, best $3 you will ever spend!
Hopefully this post will give you some ideas on what to try out, some cheap thrills you can pick up next time at the drugstore. :)
I like this post. I think I need to make a Target and ULTA run. Good thing these stores are right next to each other.
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