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Affordable Makeup Must Haves
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items As a college student on a budget who also loves doing my makeup, I’ve made it my mission to find the best drugstore makeup products. Here’s some I’ve repurchased time and time again because they’re just too good!
I don’t always use primer, but when I do this is the one! The stickiest base to keep my makeup on all day, even through uphill walks on campus
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
This is a classic for a reason. Such a beautiful finish that’s comparable to so many high end foundations!
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup - Maybelline
I have not touched another concealer in ages because this one is just so creamy and the coverage is amazing. I never get any creases after long wear either!
Hydrating Camo Concealer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
I have been experimenting with liquid contour lately and this one takes the cake! Such amazing blend and great pigment! I love their liquid blushes as well
Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour - e.l.f. Cosmetics
Hear me out, these blushes from Shein are unmatched. The formula is so blendable and the pigment is beautiful
Liquid Blush - SHEGLAM
This is my all time favorite powder. It lasts me forever even though I reapply multiple times a day. I love that they have translucent and pigmented options depending on the coverage you want!
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Pressed Powder - Maybelline
Shocker, another Maybelline product! I don’t always use loose powder, but when I do this is my go to! The finish is so smooth and makes it look like you’re wearing a filter. I’ve never had problems with patchiness or caking like I have other loose po...
Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder - Maybelline
This is a hidden gem of drugstore makeup. It’s SO cheap and the pigment is unbelievable. I usually find baked blushes give poor color pay off, but this one is amazing
Pure Nude Baked Blush – Essence Makeup
I have been using this Colourpop highlighter in the shade Flexitarian since middle school. The shimmer is insane and it will literally last you forever. I’ve had some for 3+ years!!
Supershock Highlighter - ColourPop
Another product I’ve been using since middle school! This pencil is thin and pigmented, and it’s so cheap! Totally prefer this over high end
Ultra Precise Brow Pencil - e.l.f. Cosmetics
It was hard for me to pick just one mascara for this list, but it had to be this one. This mascara makes my lashes so long and thick without them becoming clumpy! I think drugstore mascara is always elite over high end
Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline
This setting spray truly is a super hold! This is sweat proof while also making my makeup look smooth and natural! A bottle also lasts forever, and I’m a super heavy handed sprayer
Superfix Setting Spray - Revolution Beauty
These are the only lip liners I’ll buy because they’re so creamy and long lasting while also so affordable. I have so many different colors for lip combos!
NYX Cosmetics Lip Pencils
Essence has done it again! These lip glosses are so cheap and SO shiny! These are on the thicker side if that is not your thing, but there’s so many colors and they look beautiful on the lip
Extreme Shine Lipgloss – Essence Makeup
If thick lip gloss isn’t your thing, these Milani lip oils are another go to of mine. They taste so fruity and are so glossy while having a thinner feel. Very comfortable and hydrating wear!
Fruit Fetish Lip Oils - Milani Cosmetics