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Drug store Makeup Faves
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items These are my absolute faves from the drug store so you could spend money on makeup without breaking the bank!!
Sections
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Base
Blush and Bronzer
Mascara
Eyes & Brows
Lips
Base
A solid drug-store primer option for prepping skin before foundation — helps smooth things out and build a base.
Maybelline Facestudio Master Prime Primer Makeup, Blur and Smooth, 1 fl oz
A mattifying primer, good if your skin tends to get oily or you want more control of shine throughout the day.
Revlon ColorStay Grip Primer, Lightweight Matte Primer, 30mL, 1 fl.oz
A classic and very well-loved foundation in the drug-store category. Recommended especially for normal to oily skin; promises a more natural matte finish without looking heavy.
Maybelline New York Fit Me®, Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation ...
A foundation that leans toward a more skin-like finish, often cited as a “tinted serum” style; good if you don’t want something super heavy.
L'Oréal Paris True Match Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid & Moisturizing ...
A very budget-friendly foundation; nice for someone starting out or wanting a reliable base without big spend.
Photo Focus™ Matte Foundation | Porcelain
A lighter foundation / “skin milk” finish — suitable if you want lighter coverage and a fresh finish.
COVERGIRL - Clean Fresh Skin Tint Foundation, Formulated without ...
If your skin is more on the dry side or you want moisture + foundation in one, this is a good pick.
Maybelline New York Fit Me®, Hydrate + Smooth Liquid Foundation, 30 ML, 1 fl ...
A very popular pick for under-eyes and general concealing, has a sponge applicator and decent shade range.
Maybelline New York Concealer Instant Age Rewind Eraser ...
Good everyday option, matches other Fit Me base products if you’re already using that line.
Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer ...
Full-coverage, affordable, good for spots or if you want extra hiding power.
16-Hour Camo Full Coverage Concealer
Longer-wear formula, good if you want something that lasts more of the day.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Full Wear Concealer, Full Coverage Concealer
Brightening focus, nice choice if under-eyes or dark circles are your main concern.
COVERGIRL TruBlend Undercover Concealer, full coverage, lasts all day, ...
Super affordable (often indie/drugstore level), large shade range; good budget option.
LA Girl HD PRO Conceal Color Corrector
More hydrating/serum-like finish — great if your skin is a bit dry and you want something lighter.
Bare With Me Concealer Serum in 13 Shades
Slightly higher drug-store tier; longwearing and good quality for the price.
Milani Conceal + Perfect Longwear ...
This primer is very popular — described as a “gel-serum hybrid” that turns slightly tacky to lock makeup in place. It’s vegan, affordable, and nice if you want your foundation to stay put.
Power Grip Primer
Blush and Bronzer
A solid everyday blush option—great for matching if you already use Fit Me foundation or base.
Maybelline New York Fit Me®, Blush, 4.5 gr, 0.16 oz.
Highly rated in the drug-store blush category; good pigment & finish.
Milani Baked Blush, Blush - Walmart.ca
A more premium-feeling drug-store blush with strong pigment and good range.
BUTTERMELT BLUSH - NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP
A budget highlighter powder — nice option if you want glow without breaking the bank.
MegaGlo™ Highlighting Powder | Precious Petals
A cream/liquid type highlighter — good if you prefer something more dewy-finish or layered.
Halo Glow Liquid Highlighter Wand
Mascara
One of the top drug-store mascaras for length and lift according to editors.
Lash Sensational sky high waterproof mascara
A budget-friendly volumising mascara with good reviews.
Lash Blast Volume Mascara, 10X More Volume, No Clumping, No Flaking, 100 ...
A classic waterproof option; nice if you need more staying power.
L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara, Up to 5x fuller lashes
The best of the best mascara for people who hate wearing falsies but still want that lash effect!
Essence Mascara Canada
Eyes & Brows
A true classic in the drugstore world. This palette comes in several color themes — from everyday neutrals to bold brights. The shades are buttery and easy to blend, with a balance of mattes and shimmers so you can create both subtle day looks and vi...
Ultimate Shadow Palette Ext. | NYX Professional Makeup Canada
This is one of the most budget-friendly eyeshadow palettes you can find that still performs like a high-end product. The formula is soft, pigmented, and surprisingly long-wearing. The neutral “Nude Awakening” and “Rosé in the Air” palettes are fan fa...
Color Icon 10-Pan Palette | Lights Off
I use this all the time in my waterline to make my eye pop it doesn’t remove throughout the day
Maybelline Tattoo Studio Smokey Gel Pencil Eyeliner ...
A cult favorite dupe for higher-end brow lamination gels. This clear, flexible gel holds brows in place all day while giving that feathered, lifted look trending everywhere. Use it with a spoolie to shape your brows upward and lock them in. Works bea...
Brow Lift - Clear Eyebrow Gel
Lips
This iconic liquid lipstick is famous for its incredible staying power — up to 16 hours of transfer-proof wear. The formula applies as a smooth liquid and dries down to a comfortable, non-drying matte finish. The shade range is one of the largest at ...
Maybelline New York Superstay Matte Ink™ Long-Lasting Lipstick, 5ml ...
A cult classic for a reason — this gloss delivers a silky, buttery shine that feels hydrating, not sticky. It gives medium pigment payoff and layers beautifully over lip liners or matte lipsticks. Available in dozens of flattering shades that enhance...
BUTTER GLOSS BENEATH THE WREATH GIFT SET
A timeless lipstick line with over 80 shades in creamy, matte, and pearl finishes. The formula glides on effortlessly, delivering rich color payoff and hydration with a lightweight feel. This lipstick has been a drugstore staple for decades — classic...
Revlon Lipstick: Find Your Perfect Shade
rich creamy bullet lipstick with excellent pigment and value (still drug‑store price in Canada). One of the “best value” picks in Canadian drug‑store lipstick guides.
Milani Color Statement Lipstick, Lipstick - Matte - Walmart.ca
Another high‑performance liquid matte. These types offer full coverage, long wear, and come from drug‑store budgets. According to the guide, these liquid mattes are now under ~$12‑15 and considered “serious” performers.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick, 5 mL, Infused with ...
A more budget‑friendly traditional bullet lipstick, good creamy texture, classic finish. Good for everyday wear and comfortable feel.
COVERGIRL Exhibitionist Crème Lipstick, Formulated with Shea Butter ...
Ultra budget yet effective. The satin finish gives a softer, less flat matte feel — great if you dislike full matte dryness but still want good colour. The “best drug‑store lipstick” articles mention budget picks like this as surprises/dupes.
O FACE Satin Lipstick
NYX Professional Makeup Super Glossy Lipstick: Shifting finish to gloss or glossy bullet. If you prefer shine over matte, this gives you that finish. Also the history of gloss picks shows that glosses get a lot of praise for giving shine + comfort.
Glossy & Matte Lipsticks - Stunning Lip Colors
Ultra budget bullet lipstick that gets consistently good mentions in “best drug‑store under $10” lists.
Mega Last Matte Lip Color | Skin-ny Dipping
Maybelline’s Lifter Lip Gloss has maintained its bestseller status in the drugstore for years — over 36,000 Amazon reviewers rave about its long-lasting wear, non-sticky texture, and flattering shade options for every skin tone. It offers buildable c...
Maybelline New York Lifter Gloss, Amber, Lip gloss with hyaluronic acid
This Italian-made lip gloss is mega-viral in Europe and has amassed over 10,000 five-star Amazon reviews for its uniquely nourishing formula. Bidens pilosa extract works similar to retinol, smoothing and naturally creating a plumper look to the lips,...
Kiko MILANO - 3d Hydra Lip Gloss 01 Softening Lipgloss for a 3D look
The E.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil has millions of views and searches on TikTok, and we’re happy to report that it’s worth its hype in every swipe. Like dozens of prestige lip oils we’ve tested (that are quadruple its price), this best drugstore lip oil...
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil
The Wet n Wild MegaSlicks Lip Gloss offers shimmer and shine galore. It’s the most affordable drugstore lip gloss on our all-star list, but it doesn’t skimp on prestige-level ingredients like hyaluronic acid, collagen, peptides, and vitamin E. It’s a...
MegaSlicks Lip Gloss | Crystal Clear
Naturium is a shining example of how a lip balm can play double-duty as a gloss. This best lip gloss for dry lips is formulated with soothing and hydrating ingredients that heal flaky skin and instantly soothe the lips, while leaving behind a tint of...
Latte Phyto-Glow Lip Balm - Naturium
Clear lip gloss is easy to find at the drugstore, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find one as dramatic as this Physicians Formula tube at any price point. The Mineral Wear Diamond Plumper Gloss is a true hidden gem: The gloss-serum hybrid formula is pl...
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Plumper, Glosses ...