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Affordable Makeup That Actually Works
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items Affordable Makeup That Actually Works (From a Makeup Artist Who’s Tried It All)
Sections
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Foundations
Concealers
Mascara
Colour Corrector
Primers
Blushes
Foundations
Best Drug Store Foundations
If you want that full-glam look without spending on high-end, this is it. Covers everything from redness to dark spots in one layer, but still blends out nicely so it doesn’t look cakey.
Conceal + Perfect 2-In-1 Foundation and Concealer
Feels super lightweight but still gives really good coverage. It lasts all day without getting patchy, and it holds up well in heat or humidity. Plus, the shade range is huge, so you can actually find a good match.
L’Oréal Paris Fresh Wear Foundation
Comfortable, breathable, and leaves your skin with a soft, natural glow. It’s hydrating without feeling greasy, and the price is hard to beat for the quality.
Soft Glam Foundation - Medium Coverage
Concealers
Best Drug store concealers
Milani Conceal + Perfect Concealer is a high-coverage, long-lasting formula that hides dark circles, redness, and blemishes with ease. It blends smoothly, feels lightweight on the skin, and stays in place without creasing or fading throughout the day...
Conceal + Perfect Longwear Concealer
This is my go-to when I want full coverage but still want my skin to feel comfortable. It’s matte, but it doesn’t dry me out at all, and it blends so easily. Honestly feels like a high-end concealer.
Hydrating Camo Concealer
Mascara
Best Drug store mascaras
Sky High Mascara really surprised me — it makes my lashes look super long without clumping, and the wand grabs even the small lashes. It feels light, holds a curl well, and layers nicely. Only downside is it can smudge a bit, but overall it’s one of ...
Maybelline New York Sky High Lengthening Mascara ...
Now I think this mascara may be my favourite one I've used. It is a bit on the pricier side in terms of drug store makeup but is sooo worth it. My eyelashes are short but this mascara gives me so much length with definition without looking clumpy. De...
L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara | Waterproof, Brown, Black, Magnetic
This mascara gives me instant volume—like, my lashes go from zero to drama in just a few swipes. The brush is thick but easy to control, and it makes my lashes look bold and full without feeling heavy
Revlon So Fierce! Big Bad Lash, Extreme Volume Mascara, 24hr Wear, 10mL ...
Voluminous Original Mascara Blackest Black | L'Oréal Paris
L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara
Colour Corrector
I love the Elf color correctors. They are very light on the skin and blends very nicely. My dark circles are really bad and I find the orange colour corrector balances out my skin tone very nicely, making my concealer look very good on my skin.
Color Correcting Makeup
I really love the nyx color correcting stick. It's more of a creamy texture and glides very nicely on my skin. Definetely reccomend if you're not really into liquid color correctors.
PRO FIX STICK CORRECTING CONCEALER
Ok I think this color corrector is hands down my favourite one. The first time I tried this I was in shock, it felt super lightweight on my skin and blended out soo nicely and was the best corrector that evened out my skin tone. It was also super che...
Essence Correct & Conceal
Primers
This Elf Grip Prkmer is my go to when I need my makeup to last all day! The sticky bond allows my makeup to stay put and intact for long periods. Definitely recommend.
Power Grip Primer
This primer makes my skin look so fresh and glowy, even before I put on foundation. It smells citrusy and feels like skincare, perfect for no-makeup makeup days.
Supercharged Dewy Primer
It feels like butter going on and really fills in my pores and fine lines. My foundation goes on flawlessly, and it’s honestly just as good as high-end primers I’ve tried.
Poreless Putty Face Primer
This makes my skin glow without looking sparkly, just healthy. It has a light, almost serum-like texture and wears beautifully under lighter foundations.
PhotoReady Rose Glow™ Hydrating & Illuminating Primer
I was honestly surprised by how smooth this made my skin look. It blurs pores really well without feeling heavy or greasy, just silky, and my foundation goes on like a dream. Plus, for the price, it's kind of a no-brainer.
Liquid Poreless Putty Primer
Blushes
This blush is impressively pigmented yet suuuuper blendable, I literally have these in three different shades. Just a drop goes a long way, giving a dewy, natural flush that lasts all day. Great dupe to the Rare Beauty blushes.
Camo Liquid Blush
This one surprised me—in the best way. The Cheek Kiss liquid blush is super pigmented but easy to sheer out, and it gives this gorgeous, dewy finish that doesn’t feel sticky. A little goes a long way, so it’ll last forever.
Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush
I finally caved and tried Milani’s Luminoso, and now I get the hype. It gives such a pretty, radiant glow without being glittery, and the formula blends like something way more expensive. It’s been my go-to for that healthy, sun-kissed look.
Baked Blush
So I’ve been using this elf blush tint for a while now and I’ve got to say I am impressed! This tint is a great dupe to benetint, serves as a blush tint and lip tint. Definitely a great product to apply before going in with your favourite blush and l...
Sheer For It Blush Tint - Tinted Lip and Cheek Stain