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Affordable / Drugstore Makeup Must-Haves
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items Ladies ladies ladies, we don’t need to break the bank to look good 😌 Here’s a list of tried and tried affordable picks that stand up to their higher end counterparts! 💄✨
Sections
4
1. Prep + Prime
2. Foundation and Concealer
3. Blush + Contour
Setting Powders + Sprays
1. Prep + Prime
Skincare and prep is the key to a flawless base. These are a few of my affordable faves!
The perfect moisturizer to prep your skin for makeup application. It easily absorbs into the skin without leaving you look like a greaseball ;)
Good Molecules - Lightweight Daily Moisturizer
The ultimate grippy primer to ensure your makeup lasts all day long. Apply after moisturizer and give it a few minutes to set to give your base the best chance at sticking.
Power Grip Primer
I love this eye cream to prep my under eyes for concealer application, especially when my under eyes are looking a little dry. Definitely a must-have to prevent creasing and cakey under eyes!
Revitalizing Eye Cream
2. Foundation and Concealer
I would pick these over my higher-end foundations and concealers!
If you are looking for a full-coverage concealer that will hide those under eye bags and darkness, this is the one for you. Very pigmented and full coverage — a little goes a long way. You’d never believe you paid less than $10 for this gem ✨
Hydrating Camo Concealer
If you’re looking for medium-full coverage foundation that still looks like skin, this is the one for you! I love that it comes with a pump making dispensing the product super easy.
Infallible 32 Hour Lightweight Fresh Wear Foundation
I absolutely love this foundation thought it does run a little warmer — still a great price! (Especially when you pair with with any coupons)
Fair Ivory 105 Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
We’re deep in the archives for this one but with how affordable this is, you can use this for contour / highlight and concealing! I absolutely love this concealer 🫶🏽
HD Pro.Conceal
3. Blush + Contour
Need to bring some color back to your face? Try any of these — some are cult classics for a reason 😉
Such a great option for blush if you like to play around with different shades. Pigmented while being user friendly, this blush is sure to add the perfect amount of color.
Just Cruisin' Pressed Powder Blush - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
My absolute holy grail drugstore bronzer! I love the finish and the subtle glow it gives. Not too warm where it can look orange — just the perfect amount of warmth for your skin.
Murumuru Butter Bronzer
This is such a classic! Adds the perfect balance of color and luminosity without making you look like a disco ball.
Baked Blush
She is PIGMENTED! A little more up there in price for drugstore but comparable with products that are twice the price.
Blush Palette | Powder Blush
A little goes a long way here so you’re getting good bang for your buck 💸 and comes in so many shades! You’re sure to find your everyday blush.
Buttermelt High-Pigment Blush | NYX Professional Makeup
Setting Powders + Sprays
Another cult classic — this spray just melts all your powder products to give you a non-cakey finish. And the spray itself?! The most satisfying mist in my opinion 🤭
2.8 oz Continuous Setting Mist - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
Another cult classic — this spray just melts all your powder products to give you a non-cakey finish. And the spray itself?! The most satisfying mist in my opinion 🤭
2.8 oz Continuous Setting Mist - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
The name says it all! If you want your makeup to last, you need to finish yohr face with this setting spray!
2.03 oz Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray - Milani | Ulta Beauty
The whole Fit-Me line is just tried and true and that’s why they’re on this list! The powder is the perfect amount of color/coverage without giving too much cake.
230 Natural Buff Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty