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Best Drugstore Makeup Products for Beginners
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items As a girl who is forever improving her makeup routine and trying out new styles, affordable, quality, drugstore products are always my go-to! In this list, I have put together all of my favorite drugstore beauty products that have amazing features in...
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Beginner-friendly Kits, Bundles, & Sets
Brushes & Applicators
Primer & Setting Spray
Foundation, Concealer, & Powder
Contour & Bronzer
Blush & Highlighter
Beginner-friendly Kits, Bundles, & Sets
Kits, bundles, and sets are all great ways to sample a variety of items while still staying within your budget, or to save on buying a product that you love in bulk!
A trio pack of my go-to long-lasting, sensitive eye friendly, lash glue!
KISS Strip Eyelash Adhesive Clear - 3-Pack
This set was the first ever brush set that I've purchased, and it continues to serve me well! While the bigger brushes aren't as dense as they could be, I've found this to be the perfect beginner set to play around with and learn how to really use a ...
30 Piece Makeup Brush, Beauty Blender & Tool Set in Green
A great set of essential brushes by e.l.f. that pairs great with their other affordable products!
Professional Set of 12 Makeup Brushes | e.l.f. Cosmetics
If you enjoy having different finishes for different looks, you should give this setting spray kit a try!! It includes four setting sprays: natural finish, dewy, matte, and subtle dewy sunscreen—which you can layer under any of the other three for su...
Make It Last Setting Spray Set | Milani Cosmetics
These 4 sponges are perfect for all of your product blending needs!
Sponge On, Sponge Off Kit | e.l.f. Cosmetics
Looking for a brush set that can do it all? This is for you! Each brush and sponge specializes in a different product and area of your face; and they're compatible with cream, powder, and liquid formulas, making them super diverse and multifunctional...
Complexion Perfection Brush Set | e.l.f. Cosmetics
The perfect essentials bundle!
The All Day, Every Day Kit | e.l.f. Cosmetics
Brushes & Applicators
Applying your makeup with quality tools is crucial to creating a jaw-dropping makeup look!
This triangle powder puff is the absolute softest, and I love the thickness of it!
Halo Glow Powder Puff | e.l.f. Cosmetics
This is a great dual-ended brush for perfecting your makeup base!
Cream & Powder Face Brush | e.l.f. Cosmetics
An affordable yet high quality beauty blender to get you started!
Total Face Blending Sponge
Primer & Setting Spray
Primer and setting spray are the key to long-lasting, good-looking makeup! Primer creates a tacky base on your skin for your makeup to hold onto, while setting spray forms a sealant over your makeup, preventing it from fading, caking, running, or smu...
This was actually my first primer I had ever purchased! Not only did this keep my makeup on for 8+ hours without fail, but it has lasted me forever—a little of this product goes a long way! And as a girl with combination skin and somewhat present acn...
Powergrip Face Primer | e.l.f. Cosmetics
This putty primer is absolutely perfect to use if you're looking for something to smooth out your skin and blur your pores!
Poreless Putty Face Primer | e.l.f. Cosmetics
If you love a dewy look to your makeup with added hydration benefits, this is the setting spray for you!
Dewy Coconut Setting Spray Mist | e.l.f. Cosmetics
For both setting your makeup (leaving you with a natural finish) and dampening your beauty blenders for better blending, this setting spray is perfect! Not only has it kept my makeup on for 8+ hours, but it kept my skin looking hydrated. If you have ...
Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray | Milani Cosmetics
Foundation, Concealer, & Powder
Everything you need for a perfect makeup base!
I have been obsessed with this foundation lately. I have oily patches on my skin and this foundation really helps to keep it in check—I've been doing touch-ups a whole lot less! It's so smooth and lightweight, and it layers great with any setting spr...
TruBlend Matte Made Liquid Foundation | COVERGIRL®
This power does an amazing job at mattifying my oily patches, blurring my pores, and setting my makeup!! And bonus, this powder is talc free!
Clean Invisible Loose Powder | COVERGIRL®
If you aren't a loose powder girl, try out this pressed powder instead!
Clean Invisible Pressed Powder | COVERGIRL®
I love this concealer, it's so lightweight and the shade range is great!
Hydrating Camo Concealer
Contour & Bronzer
Contour and bronzer warms, sculpts, adds depth to your face, and helps to accentuate your amazing facial features!
I recently purchased this contour and it works so amazingly! It blends great, it's matte, and it sculpts my nose beautifully.
Conceal + Perfect Liquid Contour | Milani Cosmetics
I love using the shade ebony in the place of my contour when I'm going for a warm, natural makeup look! It gives my face a great glow and sculpts beautifully!
TruBlend So Flushed High Pigment Blush & Bronzer | COVERGIRL®
This is a great product however the shade selections are unfortunately limited, hopefully that changes in the future!
Silky Matte Bronzing Powder - Milani Cosmetics
Blush & Highlighter
Blush and highlighter bring dimension and add life to your makeup!
I really love wet n wild's megaglow highlighters! I think that this is a perfect shade to fit all skin tones, but regardless of which shade you choose, the pigmentation and shimmer of this highlighter is just out of this world!
MegaGlo Highlighting Powder - Awesome Blossom | Wet n Wild
I absolutely love this cream blush!! It's so pigmented and it blends super easily; I use the shade “Coral Crush”!
Cheek Kiss Cream Blush | Milani Cosmetics
Eye & Brow
Your eyebrows shape your face, and your eyes are the centerpiece. No matter what look you're going for, it's essential to have the right products.
This is the only brow pencil I use!! Not only does the thin tip make it easy to draw individual hair strokes, but the spoolie on the other end is amazing for blending out my brows (and my mistakes)! Best eyebrow pencil EVER. P.S., they offer 12 amazi...
Micro Brow Eyebrow Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup Black
Whether you're going for bushy soap brows, or thin brows, this is the perfect eyebrow gel to get those brows in order!!
Control Freak Eyebrow Gel | NYX Professional Makeup
I can't even begin to tell you how many times I've poked myself in the eye while trying to put my lashes on. Yet, not once has this glue ever irritated my eyes! I love that this glue dries quick, stays on all day, then comes off with no issue when I'...
KISS Strip Lash Adhesive with Aloe – Clear
I absolutely love the increase of clean beauty items that brands like kiss have been releasing recently! After my Kiss aloe lash glue runs out, this is my next buy! If you beat me to it, please reach out to me and let me know how you like it!<3
KISS Sister Nature Strip Lash Adhesive - Clear
I absolutely love this eyeliner, it takes me seconds to line my waterline and it applies so smoothly! Even after wearing this liner all day, it still stays on my eyes completely; no fading or smudging!
Mega Last Breakup-Proof Retractable Eyeliner | wet n wild beauty
This brow color with a dual-ended brow brush and spoolie makes this the perfect all-in-one eyebrow product!
Stay Put® Brow Color | Milani Cosmetics
If you struggle putting on your lashes like I do (especially when I have on nails), I highly suggest buying one of these!
False Eyelash Applicator | e.l.f. Cosmetics
I have curly lashes and brows with minds of their own and this lash and brow gel tames them without fail!! When I choose to wear minimal or even no makeup, this is always my go-to product!
Clear Brow & Lash Mascara | e.l.f. Cosmetics
I use this daily, so it runs out fairly quickly. The two pack is always the way to go for me!
Clear Lash & Brow Mascara Set of 2
For both beauty marks, eyeliner, and other designs, I love this liquid liner!
e.l.f. Liquid Eyeliner
Eyeshadow Palettes
Who doesn't love a good smoky eye?
Want to add some spice to your neutral-toned looks? Try this gorgeous palette!!
Revolution Forever Flawless Eyeshadow Palette Bronze Temptation
I purchased this palette not too long ago and I am beyond OBSESSED with the wide range of colors and how pigmented they are!!
Makeup Revolution Maxi Reloaded Palette Monster Mattes
I just can't get enough of Revolution Beauty's eyeshadow palettes, they just don't miss.
Revolution Forever Flawless Eyeshadow Palette Cherry Rebel Red
I absolutely love these mini palettes from NYX, they're so pigmented! The blues in this particular palette are so gorgeous with the neutral tones!
Vegan Ultimate Shadow Palettes | NYX Professional Makeup
Lips
Whether you're going for a bold lip, a nude lip, or simply just want the most kissable lips ever, I have absolutely everything you need here to achieve that!
Can you believe that these are only $1?! I've purchased two of these and plan on picking up more!! Not only do I love the colors but I love the smooth formula and how well it lasts. Plus, there are so many color options!
Silk Finish Lip Stick | wet n wild Cosmetics
I am absolutely in love with NYX's butter glosses! Hydrating, long-lasting, super pigmented, and blend amazingly with lip liners, lip oils, and other butter gloss shades! Angel food cake mixed with lava cake (or any deep brown shade) is my personal f...
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
Even with just a lip oil, this lip liner makes my lips look a million times better!
Lip Liner: Line Loud Lip Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
This product is pigmented yet sheer, which makes it perfect for layering!! I personally enjoy how lightweight and non-sticky this balm is!
Fat Oil Slick Click Lip Oil Stick | NYX Professional Makeup
Regardless of what flavor/color you choose, this oil works amazing!
Fruit Fetish Lip Oils
I use this on their own and under all of my lip combos and it never fails to keep my lips colored and moisturized!!
Vaseline Rosy Lip Therapy Stick
Organization, Storage, & Travel
Having an organized home for your makeup is a non-negotiable—it'll make things a million times easier when it comes time to travel, or even so you don't have to spend forever looking for a product buried in your drawer!
This is the makeup case that I had purchased when I bought makeup for the first time! It's sturdy, roomy, and the mirror is so helpful! My only issue was that the lock and key didn't work but I'm not sure if that was my own error or the product. The ...
Holographic Pink 2 Tray Makeup Case
A cute little storage case for your makeup sponge with bottom ventilation!
Safe Travels Face Sponge Case | e.l.f. Cosmetics
If you prefer the ventilation on the sides instead, buy this one!
Sonia Kashuk™ Makeup Sponge Travel case
This is a perfect starter organizer for your tube products and brushes! And because it's clear plastic, it'll match any room color theme!
Make-Up Turntable Beauty Organizer Small - Brightroom™
A great all-in-one organizer for all of your products!
Acrylic Cosmetic Organizer with 2 Drawers & 3 Tiered Compartments
The perfect, simple yet classy cosmetic bag set!
Unique Bargains Nylon Mesh Clear Makeup Bags Black 4 Pcs