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Drugstore Must Haves!

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My drug store must haves, makeup edition. I have oily skin but, these options can work on all skin types.
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Primers

The key to flawless makeup is a flawless base.
 
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Great primer for a tacky & hydrating base
Power Grip Primer | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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Perfect for an airbrushed base. Pro tip: Apply loose powder to your primer for an even smoother base.
Poreless Putty Face Primer | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
Marshmellow Smooth Makeup Primer - NYX Cosmetics
 
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In my opinion, better than the competition
Revolution Beauty - Superfix Grip Primer

Brows

Brows are what frame your face Pro tip: Apply translucent powder to brows for them to last ALL day.
 
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One of the best drugstore brow options. So many shades to choose from & at a great price!
Morphe, Micro Brow Dual-Ended Pencil & Spoolie | Chocolate Mousse
 
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Great product! Comparable to Benefit Brow Products.
Micro Brow Eyebrow Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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Great affordable option. Perfect for defining brows.
Ultra Precise Brow Pencil - e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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You’re not going to want another brow gel once you try this.
Eyebrow Glue Instant Brow Styler | NYX Professional Makeup
 
Brow Laminating Gel - Clear-Drying Brow Gel | e.l.f. Cosmetics

Foundation

Pro tip: Your hands are your best tool to blend.
 
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Amazing full coverage foundation. Comparable to TooFaced Born This Way.
Conceal + Perfect 2-In-1 Foundation and Concealer | Milani Cosmetics
 
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Holy grail. Very inclusive shade range.
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup - Maybelline
 
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You should always keep a mixing pigment. This will help perfect the undertone to your products.
PRO.color Foundation Mixing Pigment - L.A. Girl Cosmetics
 
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You can wear by itself or layer under foundation for more coverage & a beautiful glow!
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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Top 5 Drugstore foundations. Such a nice formula, great coverage & finish.
Super Stay Up to 30HR Lumi Matte Foundation
 
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Hidden gem!
The Performer

Setting Powders

Always go in lightly & build.
 
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Such a great drugstore option. It is very smooth, adds coverage & leaves an airbrushed finish. No flash back.
Fit Me® Loose Finishing Powder Face Makeup - Maybelline
 
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Amazing product & so many shades to choose from.
Makeup Revolution Loose Baking Powder
 
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Great pressed powder to set foundation & undereyes.
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Powder Foundation - Maybelline
 
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Huda Beauty dupe!
Loose Setting Powders
 
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An amazing powder! I love the pink shade!
The Curtain Call

Lips

 
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Best drugstore gloss ever. So many shades to choose from. Such a great formula.
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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My favorite liner formula ever. Definitely a must have! Creamy, pigmented & long lasting.
ColourPop®: BFF3 Lippie Pencil | Deep Nude Lip Liner
 
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
Lipliner | L.A. Girl Cosmetics
 
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One of the best lip pencils you will ever use.
Lip Liners & Lip Pencils | NYX Professional Makeup - NYX Cosmetics
 
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Comfortable matte formula
Lip Lingerie XXL Matte Liquid Lipstick - NYX Cosmetics
 
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Perfect if you want glassy lips! Super hydrating & long lasting.
Fat Oil Lip Drip Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup - NYX Cosmetics
 
Glossy & Moisturizing Lip Gloss - Milani Cosmetics
 
Shop Juicy Bomb Shiny Lipgloss - essence makeup
 
Lip Gloss - Juvia's Place
 
Hydrating Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid - Maybelline
 
Squeeze Me Glow Moisturizing Lip Balm | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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My favorite drugstore lip plumper. Comparable to Fenty Heat & Lip Injections!
Keep It Full Maxxx Balmshell Lip Plumping Balm
 
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I buy these in 3’s. So affordable, great shade options & formula.
Trendsetter Signature Lip Pencil - Morphe

Bronzing/Contouring

Remember, bronzing is to bring warmth to your face. Contouring is to add shadow & definition. Also, usually is cool toned.
 
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Perfect contour! Very creamy & buildable. Layers well on top of any foundation.
TRUE COLOR® Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 - Black Opal
 
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The best drugstore option for POC.
Facial Bronzer Collection – Juvia's Place
 
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When I say creamy!!!! Such a beautiful form
BEACH FREAK BRONZER STICK
 
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Another great option for bronzer!
Lifter Stix Creamy Multi-Use Makeup Stick

Setting Spray

Pro tip: Use setting spray in between makeup steps to get true longevity.
 
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Melts & sets makeup like a dream!
Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray - Milani Cosmetics
 
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Very fine mist. Sets makeup beautifully!
Morphe, Original Continuous Setting Mist
 
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Definitely a hidden gem at the drug store.
Photo Focus™ Setting Spray | Wet n Wild
 
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If you want an alternative for One Size. Rbj
Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist With Microfine, up to 36H wear
 
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Such great formulas that make your makeup last!
Makeup Setting Spray
 
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I am in loveeeeee. If you see it, get it!
Ready , Set, Sealed Setting Spray

Concealer

To conceal, use a shade closest to your complexion. To highlight, use a shade 1 to 2 shades lighter than your complexion. Pro tip: Allow concealer to dry down for 30seconds after application for more coverage.
 
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Amazing coverage
Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer - NYX Cosmetics
 
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Great coverage!
16-Hour Camo Full Coverage Concealer | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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Underrated product.
Conceal + Perfect Longwear Concealer - Milani Cosmetics
 
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Amazing coverage as well as color correctors & contour.
HD Pro.Conceal | L.A. Girl Cosmetics
 
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Amazing coverage! Super creamy. Inclusive shade range.
I Am Magic Concealer for Dark to Light Skin - Juvia's Place

Mascara

Pro tip: If you ever get mascara on your face or eyes, don’t touch it until it dries, it will flake off without disturbing your base. Use a few drops of contact solution or saline if your mascara dries out. There’s so much more product in there!
 
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You can’t go wrong with any mascara from Essence.
essence | I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara ...
 
Voluminous Lash Paradise Washable Mascara - L'Oréal Paris
 
Epic Wear Liquid Liner - EYELINER

Blush

Brings the natural flush of color back to your face.
 
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Such a beautiful formula & they smell great! You’re going to want EVERY shade.
Buttermelt High-Pigment Blush | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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EXTREMELY pigmented. A little goes a long way.
Camo Liquid Blush | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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Very pigmented. Beautiful formula & shades.
Blush Palette | Powder Blush – Juvia's Place
 
Blush Products & Powders - Milani Cosmetics

Eyeshadow

Pro tip: 3 shadow rule. One transition shade (Apply above crease) Crease shade (Apply in crease to deepen the look) Lid Shade (Apply on eyelid, matte or shimmer)
 
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The best shadow formula on the market! Beautiful palettes & so many options! Definitely a must have in your makeup collection.
Eyeshadow Palettes – Juvia's Place
 
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Must have makeup product. Very beginner friendly & versatile! Pro tip: Using eyeshadow as a lip liner can ensure a lip that lasts ALL day.
Shop Eyeshadow & Pressed Pigment Palettes | Morphe
 
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Very beginner friendly & many options to choose from.
Eyeshadow Singles and Palettes | NYX Professional Makeup

Highlight

Apply to the high points of your face for a sun-kissed look. Pro Tip: Spray brush with setting spray or water before applying highlight for an amplified finish.
 
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Drug store holy grail!
wet n wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder | Cruelty Free
 
Powder Highlighters and Illuminators - Juvia's Place
 
Halo Glow Liquid Highlighter Wand | e.l.f. Cosmetics

Brushes & Tools

Invest in your brushes & tools. You’ll appreciate it in the long haul.
 
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Amazing brushes that will last you!
All Makeup Brushes & Sets | RealTechniques.com
 
Eye, Face, and Full Makeup Brush Sets - Morphe
 
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The best bang for your buck when it comes to drug store options for brushes.
Affordable Makeup Brushes: Vegan and Cruelty Free | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
Makeup Sponges | RealTechniques.com
 
Makeup Sponges | Makeup Blenders and Applicators - e.l.f. Cosmetics