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Drug store makeup that I swear is better than prestige
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By
Brianna Garrett
From a former Ulta employee, these are all the drug store products I swear that are better than prestige brands.
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My favorite lip oil, personally I feel like it’s just as good as the Dior and I have both.
Pink Quartz Glow Reviver Lip Oil - e.l.f. Cosmetics
My absolute favorite primer, i actually like this one better than the milk.
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
My favorite lip gloss, so pigmented and buttery smooth.
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
My favorite lip liner, just as good as higher end brands.
Shop Creamy Lip Liners & Pencils | NYX Professional Makeup
Love this eyeliner, it doesn’t smudge, last all day, and it’s just as good as prestige ones.
Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Liner | NYX Professional Makeup
Morphe eyeshadows are so pigmented and blend so well. Just as good as many expensive brands.
Morphe - Eyeshadow Palettes - 4 Products
My all time favorite cleanser, helps with acne and keeps my skin glowing and smooth.
8.0 oz Renewing SA Cleanser - CeraVe
I love NYX, all of their products are great quality but this is a really good drug store eyeshadow primer.
Eyeliner & Eyeshadow Primer | NYX Professional Makeup
One of my favorite drugstore setting sprays, it’s better than most prestige brand ones.
Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
I don’t have many favorite drugstore highlighters but this is one of my favorites. It blends nicely but also gives a beautiful glow.
Revolution Beauty - Raise The Bar Highlight Reloaded
The prettiest blush I’ve ever seen, it’s so pigmented and blends beautifully.
Blush Palette | Powder Blush
One of my favorite liquid blushes. It is very pigmented, a little goes a long way, and it sits on the skin beautifully.
Earth-Toned, Natural Cheek Liquid Blush
One of my favorite brow gels, it’s just as good as the ABH one. Holds my brows in place all day.
Control Freak Eyebrow Gel | NYX Professional Makeup
Morphe’s brow products are also a favorite, they compare very closely to the prestige brands. They also last a long time and don’t smudge easily.
Morphe - Eyebrows - 7 Products
One of my favorite lipsticks, I’ve been using this for years. It’s buttery smooth, pigmented, and last for hours.
Smooth Whip Matte Lip Cream | NYX Professional Makeup
