On a day where I have the time, I will spend a good hour doing my makeup purely because I enjoy it so much. It's such a fun way to express your creativity and I love how it can totally amplify a look. As much as I love the quality of high-end products, they can get so EXPENSIVE. $20+ on mascara? Call me cheap but that's too much for me! $8.00? Now that's more like it. Below are 7 of my favorite beauty items I've repurchased time and time again not only because they are quality products, but the prices are awesome!
If you know me personally, you know that I am ALL about eyelashes. I like my lashes long and thick and I probably put on way too many coats of mascara but hey, that's the way I like em'. This stuff is the bomb. It gives me everything I need. It's black as can be (hence the name), thickens and elongates while still looking very natural, and will not clump your lashes. All in all, it's my fave and you should try it. It just might change your life.
Sonia Kashuk® Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette
I cannot say enough good things about this concealer. Oh my goodness it's fantastic and FULL COVERAGE. I dab the green color on any redness and use the top two colors to cover blemishes before/after applying foundation. I use the "light" palette in the winter and the "medium" during the summer when I am a little more tan. I honestly like this product so much more than any of the high-end concealers I've ever purchased and you cannot beat the price. Definitely worth a try.
I cannot say enough good things about this concealer. Oh my goodness it's fantastic and FULL COVERAGE. I dab the green color on any redness and use the top two colors to cover blemishes before/after applying foundation. I use the "light" palette in the winter and the "medium" during the summer when I am a little more tan. I honestly like this product so much more than any of the high-end concealers I've ever purchased and you cannot beat the price. Definitely worth a try.
L'Oreal® Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup
This foundation is great for combination to oily skin. Not gonna lie, I usually grab for this before any of my high-end foundations. There are a multitude of shades to choose from for cool, neutral and warm-toned skin which is pretty unheard of for drugstore foundations! It is medium coverage but very buildable and blends into the skin beautifully! Be sure to begin applying with a very small amount as it can cake up (using a beauty blender will help avoid this... I use a cheap one from Walgreens that is awesome for the price!). It's contains SPF and is oil-free which is a huge bonus for me (has never made me breakout)! Amazing stuff.
This foundation is great for combination to oily skin. Not gonna lie, I usually grab for this before any of my high-end foundations. There are a multitude of shades to choose from for cool, neutral and warm-toned skin which is pretty unheard of for drugstore foundations! It is medium coverage but very buildable and blends into the skin beautifully! Be sure to begin applying with a very small amount as it can cake up (using a beauty blender will help avoid this... I use a cheap one from Walgreens that is awesome for the price!). It's contains SPF and is oil-free which is a huge bonus for me (has never made me breakout)! Amazing stuff.
Jordana Fabuliner Liquid Eye Liner Black
This is a great felt-tip liner that is black as black and MATTE. I personally am not a fan of shiny black liners so this product is great! It's very pigmented and with a little practice, you get a perfect line effortlessly. Great for someone who is a beginner or an expert on the cat-eye look! Umm also, it's like $3.00 at Walgreens. No joke. It obviously cannot compare to some high-end liners but if you're looking for a cheap alternative this is great! Just a heads up, it's kind of displayed in a weird spot so be sure to look for it right next to the cosmetics counter.
This is a great felt-tip liner that is black as black and MATTE. I personally am not a fan of shiny black liners so this product is great! It's very pigmented and with a little practice, you get a perfect line effortlessly. Great for someone who is a beginner or an expert on the cat-eye look! Umm also, it's like $3.00 at Walgreens. No joke. It obviously cannot compare to some high-end liners but if you're looking for a cheap alternative this is great! Just a heads up, it's kind of displayed in a weird spot so be sure to look for it right next to the cosmetics counter.
I LOVE this brush. It is absolutely amazing for setting powder to create that perfect airbrushed look and is surprisingly a great quality brush. I cannot tell you what a difference I saw after I started using this brush. It is my favorite brush I own and wait for it... it's only $3.00. No I'm not kidding. Go pick it up at Target right now.
NYX COSMETICS Soft Matte Lip Cream
I'm definitely in a matte phase when it comes to lip color so when I first discovered these lip creams, I fell love immediately. SO pigmented. SO many color variations. SO yummy smelling. They are very long-lasting, especially if you wear a lip liner underneath. NYX products are also BOGO 1/2 off at Ulta quite frequently!
I'm definitely in a matte phase when it comes to lip color so when I first discovered these lip creams, I fell love immediately. SO pigmented. SO many color variations. SO yummy smelling. They are very long-lasting, especially if you wear a lip liner underneath. NYX products are also BOGO 1/2 off at Ulta quite frequently!
Maybelline® Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer
This is the best drugstore under-eye concealer I've used to date and I will more than often choose it over my MAC pro longwear concealer. It's extremely pigmented, creamy, and will not crease if you set it with powder! Buy a color that is a couple shades lighter than your foundation, apply in a triangle motion under the eyes with a beauty blender and you will be left with a perfect highlight! This product also works great as an eyeshadow primer.
I swear by these products and they are all under $11... how can you beat that!? I'd also like to mention that every store I've linked will allow you to return these products if you try them out and don't like them. Although I've repurchased every single one of these over and over again, I would hate for you to try them out and feel like you've wasted your money so make sure to save your receipt and return within the store's allotted time frame! What are your favorite drugstore products?
This is the best drugstore under-eye concealer I've used to date and I will more than often choose it over my MAC pro longwear concealer. It's extremely pigmented, creamy, and will not crease if you set it with powder! Buy a color that is a couple shades lighter than your foundation, apply in a triangle motion under the eyes with a beauty blender and you will be left with a perfect highlight! This product also works great as an eyeshadow primer.
I swear by these products and they are all under $11... how can you beat that!? I'd also like to mention that every store I've linked will allow you to return these products if you try them out and don't like them. Although I've repurchased every single one of these over and over again, I would hate for you to try them out and feel like you've wasted your money so make sure to save your receipt and return within the store's allotted time frame! What are your favorite drugstore products?