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Drugstore Makeup on My Try List
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items Drugstore makeup I’m looking into after a recommendation stopped me scrolling. 😂 A satin base, blush that sets and lip colour that stays put are the jobs I’m shopping for.
Sections
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Base: Prep, Coverage & Powder
Colour for Cheeks, Eyes & Lips
Base: Prep, Coverage & Powder
A little coverage where I want it, powder only where I need it. I’m checking these formulas before deciding what earns a permanent spot.
Medium, buildable coverage and a satin finish caught my eye for days when a skin tint would be too sheer. I haven’t wear-tested this one yet; finding the right shade is my first hurdle. 💄
e.l.f. Cosmetics | Soft Glam Satin Foundation
This tacky gel is the primer I’d try when foundation fades too early, not when I want a silky, dry feel. The pink version has 4% niacinamide; e.l.f. says to let it set for 30 seconds, and I still need to check it with my own foundation.
e.l.f. Cosmetics | Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide
A twist-up skin tint interests me for a little coverage without juggling a bottle of foundation. This has buildable light-to-medium coverage and a soft-matte finish; I’d blend a few dots first, and keep the inner cap on as Milani advises.
Milani | Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Skin Tint Stick
Buildable medium coverage makes this a candidate for the spots where a skin tint needs backup. Shade 70 is fair with a peach undertone, but I haven’t matched it to my skin yet, so the swatches get my attention before the price.
essence | Silky Blur Hydrating Longwear Concealer (70)
A small amount of this talc-free powder is an option for shine where it bothers me, rather than powdering my whole face. I’m curious how it sits on dry patches; it contains fragrance, and Target currently only ships it with a $35 order.
Airspun | Loose Powder (Translucent)
Colour for Cheeks, Eyes & Lips
Blush, a quick lid and a defined lip: the bits that make a simple base feel finished. These are still on my try list, so the wear verdicts will have to wait.
Line Leader’s pink-nude shade is the one I’m considering for a little definition under gloss. I’d soften the outline towards the centre; comfort and staying power still need a test on my own lips. 💋
Maybelline | Lifter Liner Lip Liner (Line Leader)
Cable Knit’s cool brown, soft-matte finish appeals to me for a one-colour lid when a whole palette feels like homework. I’d blend a small swipe with a fingertip or brush; crease resistance is something I still need to test myself.
e.l.f. Cosmetics | Liquid Velvet Eyeshadow in Cable Knit
Dewy Worth It’s warm nude-mauve colour caught my eye for cheeks that need a little life after foundation. I’d start with a dot and build slowly; how it wears on my skin is still an open question. 💗
L'Oréal Paris | Lumi Le Liquid Blush (601 Dewy Worth It)
Pink-Me-Up caught my eye for a little colour and glow after foundation; I’d start with one tiny dot from the cushion tip. The question for me is whether it sets without leaving my cheeks tacky. 🌸
e.l.f. Cosmetics | Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand in Pink-Me-Up
Four neutral shades caught my eye for a quick wash of colour or a darker lash line, without carrying a palette the size of a book. Does Cream & Sugar’s shimmer stay put through the afternoon?
e.l.f. Cosmetics | Bite Size Eyeshadow Palette in Cream & Sugar
The pointed tip for lining and flat side for filling caught my attention: one stain, two jobs, less rummaging. I’m curious whether I’m Blushing fades evenly after lunch; Target currently only ships it with a $35 order.
wet n wild | Perfect Pout Lip Liner Stain in I'm Blushing
A little bronze can put warmth back after foundation, without adding another cream layer. I’m curious about this loose, fragrance-free formula; I’d tap off the excess before blending, because a sun-kissed cheek is the aim, not a brown stripe.
Nude by Nature | Natural Glow Loose Bronzer (01 Bondi Bronze)