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Drugstore Makeup for a Flawless Finish
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items I personally don’t love spending hundred on my makeup routine especially when you can get some amazing products from the drugstore at an affordable price. I’ve made a list of some of my favourite products and I’ve given different recommendations for ...
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Skin prep
Base
Creams
Powders
Setting spray
Lips
Skin prep
This is a great product for not just my skincare routine but also makeup prep. It leaves the skin very hydrated and my makeup always sits very nicely on top.
Buy Thayers Milky Toner With Snow Mushroom & Hyaluronic Acid 355ml
This is perfect for my skin prep. It’s hydrating but also grippy and my makeup doesn’t pile. I have dry, sensitive skin but I would highly recommend this product for every skin type.
Byoma Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum
Great moisturiser for under makeup. It’s hydrating and my makeup always sits very well on top. I have sensitive skin and I’ve never had any problems with this. It works very well for my dry skin.
CloudCream
I also love this for skincare and skin prep for my makeup. It keeps my skin hydrated before I put on my makeup and also leaves it with a nice glow.
Buy Byoma Hydrating Serum
It’s a great primer if you’re looking for a tacky primer. I wear this when I need my makeup to last all day. It Doesn’t pile and sets great under my makeup.
NYX Face Glue Gripping Primer
Base
Products for the perfect glowy base
This is one of the best drugstore foundations I’ve tried. The shade range is fantastic, so it’s easy to find a perfect match for your skin tone. The formula feels lightweight but still gives great, natural-looking coverage.
It blends beautifully with...
L'Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 4.5.N
Catrice Camouflage Concealer is honestly so good for the price. It has amazing coverage without feeling heavy, blends easily, and lasts all day with minimal creasing or caking. A little goes a long way, and it covers dark circles and blemishes very w...
Catrice Liquid Camouflage High Coverage Concealer Fair Ivory 5mL
Great concealer which give good coverage. It’s a more full coverage concealer, but it still gives minimal creasing.
Maybelline Fit Me Natural Coverage Concealer - Light
Creams
The formula is silky, blendable, and gives such a natural, sun-kissed glow without looking muddy or orange. It applies smoothly and layers beautifully if you want a bit more warmth.
It’s perfect for adding soft dimension to the face and great for con...
Milani Cheek Kiss Cream Bronzer 120 Spilling Tea 6g
This liquid blush is stunning. The colour is a perfect winter/ autumn shade but I wear it all year. The shade gives a natural, flushed look, blends effortlessly, and melts into the skin for a soft, dewy finish. A little goes a long way and it lasts r...
L'Oréal Paris Lumi Le Liquid Blush Worth It Medium 635 10mL | Makeup
Powders
Madeline Fit Me Loose Powder is great for setting makeup without looking cakey. It gets rid of shine and helps makeup stay put all day, yet still feels lightweight on the skin. Perfect for a making your skin look airbrushed.
Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder 10 Fair Light
This pressed powder is a total go‑to for a smooth, shine‑free finish. It blurs pores instantly and keeps makeup looking fresh without feeling heavy or cakey. Great for touch‑ups on the go. I use it on days I want my makeup to be more matte.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Pressed Powder - Classic Ivory 120
This had been a go to powder for me for years. It’s great for getting rid of shine and making my skin look less textured without being too heavy or cakey.
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder Transparent
NYX Bronzer is affordable and The formula is smooth, blends effortlessly, and builds up nicely without turning orange or patchy. It gives a soft, sun-kissed finish that works well for both contouring and all-over warmth. Perfect for everyday wear and...
NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Bronzer 02 All Buttad Up 5g
Gorgeous pinky blush shade for a natural sun-kissed look. It also works for highlighting as it has shimmer.
Milani Baked Blush Dolce Pink 01 3.5g | Makeup
Setting spray
This setting spray is amazing for locking your makeup in place without feeling sticky. It helps makeup last all day, controls shine, and gives a natural finish that isn’t too matte or too dewy. For the price, it’s seriously impressive, perfect for da...
e.l.f. Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray 80mL | Makeup
This setting spray keeps makeup in place all day. It sets foundation and powder without feeling sticky, helps control shine, and gives a long‑lasting, natural finish.
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist 75ml
Lips
Great lip liner. It’s creamy which makes it very easy to apply. The colour is gorgeous and I find it pairs really well with brownish lip glosses or lipsticks!
NYX Duck Plumping Liner Pinkjection
This is my go too lip gloss. The formula is hydrating and looks amazing. Perfect brown lip gloss. It gives a lovely brown sheer sparkle. It’s a good lip plumper. This colour is perfect for everyday or paired with a nice lip liner it’s a great autumn/...
L'Oreal Paris Plump Ambition Hyaluron Lip Oil 510 La Nuit Sparkle