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Cheap but chic - best drugstore makeup products ✨
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items As a broke student I am always searching for affordable makeup that actually gives great results. Here are my favourites.
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Foundation and concealer
Powder
Blush and bronzer
Eyes and brows
Lipstick and lipgloss
Foundation and concealer
A reliable everyday foundation, one of the best. Matte finish, blends really well with light to medium coverage.
L'Oréal - True Match Super-Blendable Foundation
A classic. Medium coverage that works with every foundation and blends in perfectly.
Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Concealer
Ideal for brightening the under eyes. Offers medium coverage and blends easily.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser, Multi Use Concealer
This is really one of the best primers. It hydrates the skin and leaves a smooth, natural look. My makeup lasted through an entire humid wedding day thanks to this.
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
Powder
I have been using this for years and it never disappoints. It is perfect for oily skin, it absorbs everything and gives beautiful matte finish.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte Poreless Pressed Face Powder
This powder gives a smooth look and blends beautifully. Definitely one of the best drugstore options. The only problem I have is packaging which can get messy.
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Loose Setting Finishing Powder
One more powder that is ideal for those with oily skin. Tip: a little goes a long way so don't over do it.
Makeup Revolution Loose Baking Powder - Banana Deep
Blush and bronzer
Glowy and pigmented, but you need to find the right shade for your skin tone to get the best look.
Milani - Luminoso Baked Blush - Radiant Powder Blush
It's pigmented, it's soft and you get more than you expect for that price.
essence Baby Got Blush
It has a creamy texture and a beautiful scent. It doesn't surprise me that a lot of professional makeup artists recommend it.
Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer - Bronze
Eyes and brows
My go-to mascara. I have tried several (green, blue, violet) and loved them all. They give a dark, dramatic look and don't smudge.
Black Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara - Essence
Lately also one my favorites. It gives length, doesn't clump or smudge. Only downside is that it can be a bit difficult to remove, you will need to go over a few times.
Blackest Black Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline
Amazing. It applies easily and does everything you need. Also, it contains castor oil which will nourish the lashes.
Blackest Black Voluminous Lash Paradise Volume Mascara - L'Oréal
Popular for a reason. It gives volume, it gives length, it gives stunning look.
Blackest Black Lash Sensational Mascara - Maybelline
Don't worry, nothing will move your brows after this.
Clear The Brow Glue Laminating Setting Gel - NYX Professional Makeup
Beautiful colors, easy to blend, some are matte some are glittery. They are not the most pigmented, but for that price is more than enough.
Revolution Reloaded Eyeshadow Palette Velvet Rose
I always come back to this palette. It has great pigmentation and the perfect shades for everyday look.
The Nubian Palette - Juvia's Place
Lipstick and lipgloss
You really can't get cheaper than this. It's small, practical and does the job.
Essence - Juicy Bomb Lipgloss
This can survive ANYTHING. It gives a beautiful look and it doesn't dry out the lips. If you can't remove it with micellar water, just leave it, it will still look great tomorrow.
Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick
A perfect for over the lipstick or on its own. It's not sticky, hydrates lips and is one of my all time favorites.
Maybelline Lifter Gloss Plumping Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid
A buttery, nice texture that looks gorgeous.
Praline Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss - NYX Professional Makeup