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My Worth-It Drugstore Makeup Finds Under $20
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items My personal collection of drugstore makeup finds that I’ve tried, loved, or would genuinely recommend. I’m always looking for products that perform well without making me spend too much, so these are the affordable picks that stood out to me and are ...
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Primers
Foundations
Concealers
Primers
The first step that can make or break your makeup. These are my drugstore primer picks for creating a smoother base and helping everything I apply after sit better and last longer.
The kind of primer I notice most when my makeup actually stays put. I’ve been using NYX The Face Glue before my base, and I love how grippy it feels without making my skin feel weighed down. It gives my makeup something to hold onto and helps my whol...
The Face Glue Gripping Primer
This one feels more like a little skincare step before makeup. I love how the NYX Marshmellow Smooth Primer leaves my skin feeling soft and cushioned, making foundation glide on much more smoothly. It’s my pick when I want that comfortable, blurred-l...
Marshmellow Smooth Makeup Primer
This is the one I reach for when my pores are having a moment. SHEGLAM Pore Off Primer gives my skin a smoother, more refined look before foundation, especially around the areas where texture tends to show. It makes my base look more even without fee...
Sheglam Pore Off Primer
The primer I reach for when I want my makeup to stay fresh while keeping my skin feeling comfortable. Maybelline Grippy Serum Primer has that lightweight, serum-like feel I love, and it gives my foundation a smooth base with just enough grip to help ...
Maybelline - Grippy Serum Hydrating Grip Primer Makeup
The primer I use when I really want my makeup to hold on. e.l.f. Power Grip gives my skin that slightly tacky base that helps foundation sit nicely and stay fresh longer. I also love how lightweight it feels, so my makeup doesn’t end up feeling heavy...
e.l.f. Cosmetics - Power Grip Primer
Foundations
The base that sets the mood for the whole makeup look. These are my drugstore foundation finds that I’ve tried and enjoyed for their coverage, finish, and how they wear throughout the day.
This is the kind of foundation I reach for when I want my skin to look naturally polished. I like the satin finish because it gives my complexion a healthy look without feeling too dewy or too matte. It sits comfortably on my skin and makes my everyd...
e.l.f. Soft Glam Satin Foundation - 1 fl oz
The foundation I keep coming back to when I want my skin to look smooth and fresh without getting too shiny. I love how lightweight it feels while still giving enough coverage to even everything out. It gives me that soft matte finish that looks natu...
Maybelline Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation
I honestly didn’t expect to like this one as much as I do. The coverage is impressive without making my base feel overly thick, and I love how it helps even out my complexion while covering the little things I want hidden. It’s one of those drugstore...
Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer - Ulta Beauty
This one surprised me in the best way. CoverGirl TruBlend gives my skin a smooth, even look without feeling like I’m wearing a lot of foundation. I like how easy it is to build the coverage, especially when I want my skin to look polished but still n...
COVERGIRL truBLEND Liquid Foundation - 1 fl oz
I’ve been reaching for this when I want my base to look fresh but still hold up through a long day. Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte gives me that soft, polished finish without looking flat, and I love that it still feels comfortable on my skin. Defi...
Maybelline Super Stay Up to 30HR Wear Lumi-Matte Foundation
Concealers
This one blends into my skin so easily I barely have to work for it. It gives real coverage without looking thick, and I have never had trouble finding my shade.
TruBlend Undercover Concealer - CoverGirl - Ulta Beauty
I have gone back to this one for years now. It's lightweight, doesn't crease under my eyes, and still manages to cover blemishes when I need it to.
Fair Rose Hydrating Camo Concealer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
My go-to on mornings when I look more tired than I feel. It brightens under my eyes without settling into fine lines, which is all I really ask for.
Maybelline Concealer
This feels more like skincare than makeup, which I did not expect to like as much as I do. Coverage is natural, not full, but it makes my under eyes look rested instead of hidden.
Light Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum
Underrated compared to the bigger names but it holds up through an entire workday for me, which is more than I can say for some pricier ones I have tried.
Longwear Concealer - Milani