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Drug store make up recs

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A handpicked selection of drugstore makeup essentials — everything you need for a flawless face, from base to finish, at prices you’ll love. (Some exceptions)
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Primer

Affordable primers that smooth skin, minimize pores, and help makeup last all day.
 
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Smooths skin instantly and keeps makeup locked in all day — a true game-changer!
Power Grip Primer
 
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Smooths skin and blurs pores for a flawless, long-lasting makeup base.
PRO.Prep Primer

Foundation

Affordable foundations that provide smooth, even coverage without breaking the bank.
 
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Lightweight, breathable, and evens out skin beautifully for a fresh, natural look.
COVERGIRL Clean Fresh Skin Tint Foundation
 
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Easy to apply, buildable coverage, and leaves skin looking effortlessly flawless.
fit me matte + poreless liquid foundation
 
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Medium coverage, easy to blend, and leaves skin with a beautiful, soft glow.
Soft Glam Foundation - Medium Coverage

Concealer

Effective, easy-to-use formulas for brightening and covering where you need it most.
 
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Smooth, blendable, and brightens under the eyes without looking heavy — a real multitasker!
Concealer
 
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Lightweight and blendable — perfect for brightening under eyes and covering blemishes naturally.
Fit Me concealer

Powder

Matte or translucent powders that set makeup and control shine without looking cakey.
 
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I love how this trio lets me customize my finish — perfect for setting, brightening, or adding a soft glow.
Essence FLAWLESS SKIN trio loose setting powder
 
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Lightweight, mattifying, and blurs pores beautifully — a great everyday setting powder. Not drug store but definitely worth having in your make up bag.
SEPHORA COLLECTION - Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Bronzer

Sun-kissed bronzers that add warmth and dimension to your complexion. (Exception of Anastasia bronzer from Sephora)
 
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My go-to bronzer for a natural glow that lasts all day without looking muddy and adds instant warmth and definition. Not drug store but definitely worth having in your make up bag.
Powder Bronzer

Blush

Lightweight, buildable formulas for radiant, glowing cheeks.
 
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Affordable, blendable, and super flattering — a makeup bag must-have.
Baby Got Blush
 
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My favorite all-in-one palette for a soft, luminous glow — everything just works together beautifully and has amazingly great pigmentation.
Glow Getter Palette

Highlight

Shimmery highlighters that add glow and dimension to any makeup look.
 
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Smooth, buildable, and perfect for a natural, luminous finish.
Face Highlighter & Bronzer Makeup

Mascara

Drugstore mascaras that lift, lengthen, and volumize lashes for an eye-catching look.
 
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Lengthens and lifts every lash while staying smudge-proof all day — love it!
Lash Sensational sky high waterproof mascara
 
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Adds volume and definition without clumping — perfect for a quick everyday lash boost.
e.l.f. Lash 'N Roll Curling Mascara, Pitch Black
 
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I love how it gives full, fluttery lashes that stay put, even in humid weather.
COVERGIRL Lash Blast Fusion Mascara Very Black

Setting spray

Long-lasting, affordable setting sprays that lock in your makeup all day.
 
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Keeps makeup in place all day with a smooth, shine-free finish.
Matte Setting Spray | NYX Professional Makeup Canada
 
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Lightweight, effective, and great for a flawless, locked-in look.
Setting Spray

Lips

Lipsticks, glosses, and balms that add color and hydration without breaking your budget.
 
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Nourishing, protective, and a must-have for dry or chapped lips.
Aquaphor® Lip Care Products
 
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Super glossy, hydrating, and never sticky — the perfect everyday lip gloss.
Fat Oil Lip Drip - Nourishing & Shiny Lip Gloss
 
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Adds the perfect hint of color while keeping lips soft, glossy, and hydrated.
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil