Who says glam has to be expensive? This list features the best drugstore makeup must-haves—from primers to lipsticks—that deliver high-end results without breaking the bank. These are tried-and-true picks perfect for beginners, pros, and beauty lover...
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Primer!
Foundation!
Concealer!
Setting Powder!
Blush, Bronzer, Highlighter!
Eyeshadow (Palettes and Singles)!
Primer!
Smooths, hydrates, and smells like marshmallow fluff—grip + glow in one.
Marshmellow Smooth Makeup Primer - NYX Cosmetics
Vitamin C-infused for a radiant, energized finish.
Supercharged Dewy Primer | Milani Cosmetics
Hydrating, tacky base that locks makeup in all day—goes viral for a reason.
e.l.f. Power Grip Face Primer
Foundation!
Lightweight, blendable, and comes in 40+ shades for seamless skin matching.
True Match Super-Blendable Foundation - L'Oréal Paris
Shine control meets natural finish—great for oily to combo skin.
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup - Maybelline
Buildable light-medium coverage with hyaluronic acid and squalane.
Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator Tinted Skin Veil - Wet n Wild
Concealer!
Full coverage with a hydrating finish—no creasing, no dryness.
Hydrating Camo Concealer | e.l.f. Cosmetics
Skin-loving ingredients and a natural, medium coverage glow.
Bare With Me Concealer Serum | NYX Professional Makeup
Thick, full coverage—dupe for high-end with serious staying power.
TruBlend Undercover Full Coverage Concealer | COVERGIRL®
Setting Powder!
Blurs, mattifies, and brightens without caking.
Fit Me® Loose Finishing Powder Face Makeup - Maybelline
Old-school classic with smoothing, long-lasting wear.
Airspun Coty Loose Face Powder Translucent
Budget hero for shine control—lightweight and invisible.
Stay Matte Pressed Powder | Rimmel London
Blush, Bronzer, Highlighter!
Radiant, glowy finish that’s super blendable and buildable.
Baked Blush - Luminoso - Milani Cosmetics
Easy-to-apply liquid blush with a soft luminous finish.
Halo Glow Liquid Blush Wand | e.l.f. Cosmetics
Matte, long-wear formula that blends like a dream.
Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Bronzer - L'Oreal Paris
Blinding highlight with a buttery texture—just $5 magic.
MegaGlo™ Highlighting Powder – wet n wild Beauty
Eyeshadow (Palettes and Singles)!
Tiny, travel-ready quads with big pigment payoff.
Bite-Size Mini Eyeshadow Palette | e.l.f. Cosmetics
Pro-level pigment in multiple color stories—neutrals to brights.
Vegan Ultimate Shadow Palettes | NYX Professional Makeup
Vibrant, buttery shades with tons of curated options.
$9 9-pan deals
Eyeliner and Mascara!
Length, lift, and zero flakes—TikTok fave for a reason.
