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Drugstore makeup
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items Sometimes makeup can be very expensive so here are some reccs on drugstore makeup that feels like high-end!
Sections
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Foundation
Liquid, cream & pressed blushes
Mascara
Loose & Pressed Powders
Primers
Lip glosses, lipsticks & pencils
Foundation
Foundations I tried and my honest thoughts. The most money you should invest in your makeup should be in a foundation…but it doesn’t have to be a lot to be good!
Don't know why I didn't try it sooner. Buildable coverage so you can wear it on chill days like a skin tint or wear it on special occasions like almost full coverage. The finish is natural, neither matte or glowy. Shade match is amazing and lasts ver...
True Match Super-Blendable Foundation - L'Oréal Paris
Such a good full coverage foundation. Lasts and is blurring. The formula isn't too thick but isn't super light either. A very good shade range.
F3.5 Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation - Revolution Beauty | Ulta Beauty
A very good affordable foundation. I love wet n wild products. I have the dewy version of this foundation and its medium to full coverage and is a light texture, very hard to make it look cakey. Isn't very blurring by itself so i recommend a blurring...
Nude Ivory PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation - Wet n Wild | Ulta Beauty
The Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation is hands down one of the best drugstore foundations I've tried. It gives a smooth, matte finish without looking flat or heavy, which is great for my combination skin. The formula does an excellent job...
Nude Beige 125 Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
Liquid, cream & pressed blushes
Good for no makeup days. Good tint but doesnt last so long and and I wish that it was a little bit less pink so i wont buy again
Kiss From a Rose What A Tint! Lip & Cheek Tint - Essence | Ulta Beauty
Great peachy shade, I love this blush it lasts a good amount of time if its set with powder. If you put other cream products on top the blush will get a bit patchy but it can be fixed.
Coral Crush 40 Baby Got Blush Liquid Blush - Essence | Ulta Beauty
Mascara
Good for days when I just want to wear a little mascara and when im lazy to take of waterproof ones. Doesn't fully hold the curl all day but because my lashes are heavy. Doesn't flake and smudge even after wearing it for 7+ hours
Blackest Black Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
Not the best but better then the ones before, i didn't try any other colors besides this one so i dont have much to compare it to but its not waterproof so it doesnt hold my lashes but the formula is less wet then the other essence ones so its okay.
Lash Princess Curl & Volume Mascara - Essence | Ulta Beauty
Loose & Pressed Powders
An amazing pressed power, very pigmented and can be used as a powder foundation. Amazing coverage and blurring looks so good on camera but also in real life. Amazing shade range.
125 Ivory Buff Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
Very good brightening powder, also smooths your pores and gives that matt finish. Even better if you use a fixing spray after and then put on another soft layer of the powder. Holds very good and doesn't crease much. Will rebuy.
Bababanana Brighten Up! Banana Powder - Essence | Ulta Beauty
Very good but could last longer. Sits nice over makeup.
Medium Keep Me Covered Powder - Essence | Ulta Beauty
Primers
Its good as skin prep but only moisturises a little so if you are looking for longlasting and texture blurring there are better ones.
Hello, Good Stuff! Glow Serum Primer - Essence | Ulta Beauty
Lip glosses, lipsticks & pencils
A very good lip gloss for the price, lasts and isn't very sticky. Many good colors to choose from.
01 Crystal Clear Extreme Shine Volume Lipgloss - Essence | Ulta Beauty
A tad bit too orange i wish it was more cool toned then i would wear it more often. But lasts so long and is pigmented
Cinnamon Spice 8H Matte Comfort Lipliner - Essence | Ulta Beauty
A good staple pinkish color. It's not expensive and good to have, lasts long and is creamy.
Rosy Nude 8H Matte Comfort Lipliner - Essence | Ulta Beauty
A very basic lip gloss its very cheap, wont rebuy just bc i dont wear lipgloss that often anyway. Tastes sooo good.
Proud Papaya 103 Juicy Bomb Shiny Lip Gloss - Essence | Ulta Beauty
Cream, stick & pressed bronzers
The NYX Buttermelt Pressed Powder Natural Finish Bronzer has become one of my favorite bronzers for a natural, sun-kissed glow. The texture is incredibly smooth and buttery, as the name suggests, and it applies evenly without any patchiness. I love h...
Butta Biscuit Buttermelt Pressed Powder Natural Finish Bronzer - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
All about the eyes
Very good longlasting pencil, also good for drawing a little eyeliner or smoking it out.
Black Fever Long Lasting Eye Pencil - Essence | Ulta Beauty
Very good chocolate brown pencil. Longlasting and looks great as liner or smoked out.
Hot Chocolate Long Lasting Eye Pencil - Essence | Ulta Beauty
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The Morphe Nude Ambition Artistry Eyeshadow Palette is a dream for anyone who loves neutral tones with a bit of versatility. The range of shades offers a beautiful mix of soft mattes and shimmers, making it perfect for both everyday looks and more dr...
Nude Ambition Artistry Palette - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
The NYX Ultimate Eyeshadow Palettes are packed with highly pigmented, blendable shades that let you create endless eye looks with ease! Whether you want bold, vibrant colors or soft, neutral tones, these palettes deliver stunning results every time.
NYX Professional Makeup - Eyeshadow Palettes | Ulta Beauty