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Drugstore Makeup Starter Kit for Beginners Recommendations👍🏻💋
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items Drugstore makeup has come a long way in recent years, not only getting better in quality but also variety. If you’re a makeup beginner, or maybe you’re just starting to explore the world of drugstore makeup, navigating the endless product options can...
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I consider this to be the best drugstore foundation, and luckily it works well across skin types. The “fresh wear” finish is neither dewy nor matte, but somewhere in the middle to look natural on the skin. The formula is lightweight and breathable bu...
FOUNDATION: L’Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear Foundation
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Out of all the drugstore and high end concealers I’ve tried, this $6 find is the best, hands down. It offers full coverage with a smooth satin finish that blends seamlessly into the skin and with other makeup. It lasts all day and hardly creases, eve...
CONCEALER: e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer
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This brow pencil rivals my favorite high-end pick from Benefit, at less than half the cost! The fine tip creates precise thin, hair-like strokes for a natural brow look and is easy to control. For beginners or makeup enthusiasts alike, it’s great for...
BROW PENCIL: L’Oreal Brow Stylist Definer
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This is my favorite as it dries down quickly and creates a smooth base for my shadow, keeping it crease-free all day.
EYE PRIMER: Covergirl Lid Lock Up Primer
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These eyeshadow palettes are a great place to start as a beginner, because the shades are easy to mix and match, and perform beautifully together. My looks always end up exactly how I imagine them, because the shadow is easy to use and pigmented. The...
EYE SHADOW: Wet n Wild Color Icon 5 Pan Eyeshadow Palettes
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Every beauty lover should own this eyeliner, which is creamy and easy to smoke out but sets in place to be budge-proof and water-proof all day. It’s perfect for tightlining or smudging on the lash line.
EYELINER: Essence Extreme Lasting Waterproof Eye Pencil
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This has been my favorite drugstore mascara lately, because it coats each of my lashes in volume, length and added lift. Apply a thin layer for a natural, fluttery look or layer up for a false lash impact. It does a great job fanning them out for a f...
MASCARA: Revlon So Fierce! Big Bad Lash Mascara
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A drugstore icon, this bronzer is super beginner friendly in that it goes on light but is buildable for a more noticeable contour and bronze. Its made with moisturizing butters in the formula that helps it apply and blend super smoothly and make your...
BRONZER: Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer
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Matte blush is the way to go for beginners, as shimmer blushes can easily look messy and overdone. This blush from NYX takes the best qualities of powder and cream blushes and put them in one formula! It has the smooth application and buildable color...
BLUSH: NYX Sweet Cheeks Matte Blush
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Whether you like a noticeable glow or a hint of radiance, this is a versatile highlighter that looks natural— not shimmery or glittery. It starts out very soft for a naturally lit look, but can be layered or applied wet for more drama. This is one of...
HIGHLIGHTER: essence Pure Nude Sunlighter
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Another great budget find, with so many colors to choose from, this lipstick redefines matte. It offers full, opaque color in one swipe with a comfortable formula that contains Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamins A & E, Coenzyme Q10 and Natural Marine Plan...
MATTE LIPSTICK: wet n wild MegaLast Matte Lipstick
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Alternatively, if you like more of a glossy look, try out the same lipstick in the High-Shine version. Featuring another moisturizing formula that’s infused with Murumuru Butter, Mango Butter, and Sunflower and Watermelon Seed Oil, these feel super b...
GLOSSY LIPSTICK: wet n wild MegaLast High Shine Lipstick