You don't have to spend a lot of money to get great lashes. Whether you're looking to thicken, lengthen, or lift your eyelashes or want a quality long-wear product that won't fade, run or smudge, the best drugstore mascara can be your secret weapon.
Creamy formula
FLOWER Beauty Warrior Princess Mascara - Royal Black
Volumizing and lengthening
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara Makeup, Very Black, 0.24 fl oz
his mascara is super pigmented, it doesn’t require endless coats to achieve dramatically darker lashes.
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Original Washable Bold Eye Mascara, Deep Burgundy, 0.26 fl oz
Volumizing
COVERGIRL Lash Blast Clean Vegan Mascara, Black, Volumizing 0.44 Oz , Mascara, Volume Mascara, Volume and Length Mascara, Lengthening Mascara, Soft and Full Volume, Mousse Formula
L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Lengthening Washable Waterproof Mascara, Carbon Black, 0.27 fl oz
The 5 best brow gels
Creamy pomade-like
Boy Brow
Microfiber cream
e.l.f. Cosmetics Wow Brow Gel, Neutral Brown
This helps the brow to look fuller by catching all the peach fuzz and baby hairs that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Instant Brow Fix™ Semi-Permanent Eyebrow Gel
For results that look like brow lamination, this clear setting gel is the way to go, whether worn alone or over drawn-in enhancements with a pencil or felt-tip pen.
24-HR Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel with Lamination Effect
This is a top pick for fluffy brows with airy volume via a custom triangular spoolie.
Air Brow Tinted Clean Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
The 7 BEST Eyeshadow Palette
It contains a variety of neutral, cool, and warm nude shades, as well as some subtle pops of color that you can get creative with.
Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette
The shades fall in the rosy and brown families, and when combined, they make for a romantic look that’s wearable for every day.
INSTANT EYE PALETTE - PILLOW TALK
It comes with 12 shades in a variety of cool and neutral-leaning tones that vary in depth to provide a bit of everything.
Naked Reloaded Eyeshadow Palette
This one is the ninth iteration in the Mothership lineup, and it’s the glitter eyeshadows and nuanced rose and violet tones that make it stand out.
Mothership IX Eyeshadow Palette: Huetopian Dream
This affordable option contains nine vivid eyeshadows that deliver the perfect combination of richness and buildability.
Juvia's Place The Warrior III Eyeshadow Palette
It contains a versatile range of nude tones that vary in depth to allow you to create natural and smoky eyeshadow looks.
Born This Way The Natural Nudes Eyeshadow Palette
This warm palette boasts eight gorgeous shadows with matte and shimmery finishes, as well as a creamy shade that’s meant to be used as a primer.
BACKSTAGE Eyeshadow Palette
BEST CREAM BLUSHES
you can also use the handy built-in brush to buff it in near your cheekbones.
Stick Cream Blush
Made with natural moisturizers and antioxidants, the super-smooth balm offers nongreasy hydration and a brightening boost.
Milani Cheek Kiss Cream Blush (Nude Kiss)
This jelly cream blush feels slightly wet when it goes on, but it doesn't dry sticky, and it leaves a nice dewy glow in its wake.
Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush, Face Makeup, Nude Burn, 0.27 fl oz
This cream blush glides on smoothly and melts into the skin when you blend it out with your fingers or a sponge.
Clé de Peau Beauté Cream Blush | Nordstrom
Soft Pop is perfect for special occasions and full-glam looks.
Soft Pop Blush Stick
The satin finish has a hint of dewiness.
Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blush
Perfect for everyday looks or special occasions
Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick
With a wide range of skin tones in mind, this cruelty-free cream blush comes in 10 colors, including a couple of orange- and violet
Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush
best lip plumpers
The gloss felt slightly sticky at first with noticeable tingling, likely due to the cinnamon and ginger extract, which stimulate blood flow to the area.
Major Volume Plumping Lip Gloss
tingling sensation, though it wasn't uncomfortable, and lips stayed glossy for hours.
The Lip Volumizer
this high-end gloss also left with supremely soft, hydrated lips.
Full-On™ Plumping Lip Polish Gloss
produces immediate results, and you can count on incredibly hydrated, nourished lips come morning.
Forget The Filler Overnight Lip Plumping Mask
best full coverage foundations
This is, without a doubt, one of the most popular full-coverage foundations on the market, and for good reason.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation | Nordstrom
If you’re sensitive to the feeling of makeup sitting on your skin but you still want to wear a full-coverage foundation, this is a fantastic option for you.
Chantecaille Future Skin Cushion Foundation 12g (Various Shades)
The unique formula has a true, liquid consistency that makes it easy to blend and lightweight on the skin.
TOTAL CONTROL PRO DROP FOUNDATION
The formula looks stunning on the skin and performs beautifully.
It provides full coverage in just one layer, a little bit of product goes a very long way, and it can be applied using your fingertips, a brush, or a sponge,
Good Apple Lightweight Full-Coverage Cream Foundation Balm
If you’re in need of a foundation to last you through a long day or a special event, we think you’ll really enjoy this one.
Teint Idole Ultra 24H Long Wear Matte Foundation
Finding a great full-coverage foundation that includes SPF can be tricky, but this one is fantastic.
Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide
best 5 drugstore concealers
Powered by niacinamide, a skincare ingredient with anti-inflammatory properties.
Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Concealer
It combines the best parts of a cream and liquid concealer to reduce dark circles in a pinch with little need for touch-ups throughout the day.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Multi-Use Dark Circles Concealer Medium to Full Coverage - 100 Ivory - 0.2 fl oz
Since it’s matte, it dries quickly, but our tester swears that it’s easy to build up if you need more coverage.
Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Concealer, Porcelain, 0.23 fl oz
Try it for yourself and expect a one stop shop for blemishes and under-eye circles for a flawless complexion that lasts from your morning commute to after-work happy hour.
TruBlend Undercover Full Coverage Concealer
The formula delivers full coverage for blemishes, while the shade selection is ideal for melanin-rich skin.
BLK/OPL True Tone Brightening Concealer - HAZEL HUNNY
best drugstore bronzers
Bronzer has been around since before contouring was cool. Beyond providing an all-over sun-kissed glow, this makeup staple can be used to shade your forehead, define your jawline, make your cheekbones look more pronounced, or create the illusion of a...
Available in four flattering shades, this budget-friendly bronzer goes on smooth, blends effortlessly, and offers a semi-sheer natural finish.
Rimmel London Natural Bronzer, Sun Bronze, 0.49 oz
If you like a little shimmer with your sun-kissed glow, this one's for you.
