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best drugstore makeup recommendations ♡
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items if you're on a budget or just do not want to spend extra $ on makeup that will end up turning almost the same quality, this is the list for you. note that I have tried and reviewed every product on this list, so that you can get a true and unfiltered...
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best lip liners ♡
best lipsticks ♡
best lipglosses ♡
best liquid & cream blushes ♡
best powder blushes ♡
best bronzers ♡
best lip liners ♡
KIKO lip liners, especially the ones from the Creamy Colour Comfort collection, are hands down some of the best drugstore lipliners. I have a particular appreciation for the shade 21 since it is the PERFECT dupe for CT Iconic N*de.
Creamy Colour Comfort Lip Liner - Shade 21 / Cinnamon
as you can see on the picture I provided, this lip liner in the shade 23 / light mauve is a discreet pinkish mauve color that goes well for a n*de yet “present" type of look. it does look quite saturated, so not the n*de pink you are expecting. but i...
Creamy Colour Comfort Lip Liner - Shade 23 / Light Mauve
the most perfect neutral for any lip combo. and i mean it. it's neutral, it's medium contrast, it has a long lasting power… buy it before someone gets the last one ! (not joking because they run out FAST)
Smart Fusion Lip Pencil - Shade 33
the shade soft spoken from NYX's suede matte lip liners is a good neutral that will pair well with any neutral leaning lipstick and / or gloss.
Suede Matte Lip Liner - Shade 04 / Soft Spoken
this one is famous for a reason. the shade 33 is versatile, long lasting and one of the most loved even by the KIKO employees I had a chat with. its versatility lies in the fact that the formula blends well with any other product, whether from this r...
Smart Fusion Lip Pencil - Shade 33 / Light Rosy Brown
best lipsticks ♡
hands down my favorite KIKO lipstick. and i mean the color AND the collection. this one will seduce anybody with a fully cool undertone, or someone who's craving a 90s inspired lip. the perfect pink nude for cool undertones. the stick is creamy, with...
Gossamer Emotion Creamy Lipstick - Shade 140
a cool toned pink that is slightly less mauvy than the shade 140. if you're going for a total pink look or lip combo, this lipstick will absolutely do it. it is THE true pink of the gossamer emotion creamy lipstick collection.
Gossamer Emotion Creamy Lipstick - Shade 102
now if your thing is a toasted makeup look, or if you prefer a brownish-nude on your lips… the shade 136 will seduce you. KIKO called it “sesame crunch” and i believe this is the perfect representation of that delicate neutral nude i personally pictu...
Gossamer Emotion Creamy Lipstick - Shade 136
the brightest red of their collection. i'd call that a true red, this could suit everyone. not too cold or too warm… well, universal. combining this shade with the creamy texture of this lipstick and the satin finish… you'll rock a bare face or minim...
Gossamer Emotion Creamy Lipstick - Shade 115
a 90s inspired lipstick. if you like brown or if you just want a late 20th century lip combo… i believe this is the best pick from this collection. i own the lip liner of the same shade (creamy colour comfort lip liner in the shade 21 - cinnamon hone...
Gossamer Emotion Creamy Lipstick - Shade 137
a nice light brown for nude lip combos ! will pair well with a lip liner of the same shade or darker.
3D Hydra Lip Stylo - Shade 01
don't know what to wear or don't have the time to think about a lip combo ? this nude pink is made to suit everyone. your lips, but better.
3D Hydra Lip Stylo - Shade 03
just like shade 03, your lips, but better: but for people with a cool undertone ! such a nice shade.
3D Hydra Lip Stylo - Shade 04
a beautiful dark pink to equilibrate your contrast ! i think this is such a nice shade for the fall / winter times.
3D Hydra Lip Stylo - Shade 05
a darker red, but still quite saturated. if you want a red lip but not too bold, this shade could be the one you're looking for.
3D Hydra Lip Stylo - Shade 10
a wine-red lipstick that pairs perfectly with a shimmery gloss. if we share the vision, you know what i mean ! that being said, it can obviously be worn alone and/or with a lip liner. a gorgeous shade.
3D Hydra Lip Stylo - Shade 17
this is a brownish mauve that really is giving haute couture, as the name says. it looks quite editorial on the lips, giving a 90s edge to it, but still wearable on a daily basis as it is not too pale or too grey.
3D Hydra Lip Stylo - Shade 18
best lipglosses ♡
my FAVORITE shade of the 3D hydra lipglosses for fall and neutral lip combos. i've been wearing it for years ! it's a light brown that does not lean warm at all, and is translucent enough so that you can put it on top of a lipstick. i like to wear it...
3D Hydra Lipgloss - Shade 20
such a nice color and perfect to top any lip combo, especially the cool toned ones !
3D Hydra Lip Gloss 51 - Limited edition
my ride or die since 2021. will finish every neutral lip combo, you CANNOT go wrong with this shade.
Butter Gloss - Shade 13 / Fortune Cookie
a basic clear gloss that will enhance any lip combo
Hydrating Lifter Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid - Maybelline - Shade Pearl
a clear shimmery lip gloss ? say no more
Super Lustrous™ Glimmer Gloss - Shade Diamond Drama
my favorite shade from the collection ! it glides well on the lips and has a great lasting power. wet n wild never disappoints !
MegaSlicks Lip Gloss - Shade Past Curfew
a good and affordable clear lip plumper !
Mineral Wear® Diamond Lip Plumper - Shade Diamond Marquise
best liquid & cream blushes ♡
the shade dusty rosé is a warmer pink, that blends quite well and actually reminds me a bit of the shade happy from the soft pinch blushes collection by rare beauty. even though happy is cool toned, the shade dusty rosé from elf has the same amount o...
Camo Liquid Blush - Shade Dusty Rosé
best powder blushes ♡
it's no surprise that this blush is on this list. since its release, it has become a drugstore blush staple and deserves its place here. well-pigmented, this blush in shade 02 / butta cup is indeed a blush with cool undertones, quite saturated and bu...
NYX Buttermelt Blush - Powder Blush - Shade 02 / Butta Cup
best bronzers ♡
one of the most popular drugstore bronzers for a reason. the shade sunkissed is the perfect medium bronzer that flatters most skin tones.
Matte Monoi Butter Bronzer - Shade Matte Sunkissed Bronzer
that bronzer literally broke the internet during its release years ago. and for a reason. buildable, long lasting power, no orange stains on your skin… one of if not the best drugstore bronzer at the moment. my favorite shade is the shade buttacup, t...
Buttermelt Bronzer - Shade Buttacup
best highlighters ♡
this highlighter will last you literal years - performs just as good as high end ones. i like to use it on my eyelids (inner corner or full eyelids), but since it is shimmery and not glittery, I also tend to put it above my lips or on my lips after l...
Makeup Revolution Reloaded Highlighter Just My Type
best eyeshadow palettes ♡
my favorite every day palette ! this is the 42 shades version, not the most practical but a great staple to have at home. i can certify you, as a fully cool toned person, it WORKS for cool undertones, even though it is presented as a neutral. run don...
Neutral 42 Colour Palette - Beauty Bay
the smaller version of the neutral 42 colour palette. i brought this one with me on vacation and managed to do such pretty everyday and smokey eye makeups with it ! it doesn't have any shimmer shade, but an highlighter will replace that just fine. if...
Neutral 9 Colour Palette - Beauty Bay
a neutral-warm pocket sized eyeshadow palette with nice shimmer and two base shades to help you create discreet yet gradient everyday-looks.
Nothing Compares To Nude Eyeshadow Palette - Essence
i love this mini-palette. all the shades are 100% cool toned: from the milky white to the dark brown. it's perfect used as a whole to create a gradient and shimmery look, or just as a pick-one-or-two shades for more simple eye looks. pigmented and fe...
The Wine Down Gilded Mini Eyeshadow Palette - Milani
everyday smoky bear its name well: the variety of shimmery and matte shades makes it a good palette to create a variety of day and night looks. i like that there are two shades that ressembles a brown / taupe.
Everyday Smoky Perfect 10 Eyeshadow Palette - e.l.f. Cosmetics