If you didn’t know already, I am a big supporter of drugstore makeup. I would say about 85% of my collection consist of products you can find at Target, Ulta, CVS, etc. While I love a good high end product, for the most part I fully support saving a few dollars and getting similar (or the same) results! With that, I wanted to round up my absolute TOP picks for you all and what I would consider my drugstore makeup must haves!
Bronzer
I’ve been using the Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer (shade “bronzer”) for probably 5-7 years now and there really is nothing better for the price in my opinion. It’s smooth and creamy, yet super pigmented and really just the best!
Blush
I think I started using the Milani Luminoso Baked Blush about 4 years ago. It was love at first sight pretty much! I love the glow it gives and the peach tones!
Mineral Powder
I feel like if you have ever watched a makeup tutorial of mine you know my LOVE for this mineral powder! This baby and I have been besties since 2009 probably lol. I wear it over foundation, I wear it alone, it’s really just the best in my opinion. I love it so much I have an Amazon subscription for it lol.
Highlighter
This Wet n Wild Highlighter (shade “bloom time”) is sooooooo good! It’s pigmented, will literally last you years and under $10!
Setting Powder
Never will I ever stray from this Maybelline Banana Setting Powder! It honestly makes my skin look so airbrushed and soft. I love applying it under my eyes to just add the finishing touch to my makeup routine and make my skin look poreless!
Mascara
I have tried so many drugstore mascaras over the years, but the one that remains constant for me is this Maybelline Lash Discovery. I love it for my bottom lashes specifically and also use it on my top for those “natural” makeup days!
Lip Liner
When it comes to lip liner, I have two favs and they’re both so different. The NYX Nude Beige is the perfect nude brown liner, I love it in the fall or when I don’t want a super bright lip. The Maybelline Nude Whisper has a pinker tone and perfect for spring and summer!
Lip Gloss
I also have two favorite lip glosses that I go back and forth between. The NYX Crème Brule Butter Gloss is perfect paired with the Nude Whisper liner, and the Milani Soft Rose is perfection with the Nude Beige liner!
Foundation/Tinted Serum
If you have been following along for at least the past year you know my LOVE for the Loreal Tinted Serum! Like, deep, deep love lol. It is so lightweight, but buildable. I love it for everyday wear and it also treats your skin with Hyaluronic Acid, so it’s really just perfection!
Glowy Base
If you have ever wanted a dupe for the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter (and who doesn’t) this one is for you! I love wearing this Maybelline Perfector 4-in-1 Glow in the summer under my foundations (esp. the tinted serum!) and who doesn’t love a glowy moment?!
Concealer
This NYX Serum Concealer actually surprised me! I was expecting a watery consistency, but in fact, while it is thinner, it has quite a bit of coverage and does NOT crease. I absolutely love!
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