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Best Drugstore Makeup Under $5
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items I get it, you're a budget queen. These are my top picks for drugstore makeup under $5. Everything in this list I personally own and have tested so I stand behind my recommendations. You pretty much don't need high-end and luxury makeup with these.
Sections
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Lips
Eye & Brow
Complexion
Cheeks
Lips
This lips section covers everyone! Sheer, glossy, matte, full coverage, whatever your jam. These drugstore picks easily replace anything high end that you might find.
This formula is so soft and creamy. It applies like a dream with no skipping or tugging. The finish is very close to matte with full on pigment. Some say they don't last that well but they last on me.
Cream Glide Lip Liner
This is a line of full coverage, matte liquid lipstick that has a glitter reveal when you press your lips together. The formula is long wearing and non drying, plus the glitter is not overdone. It's not patchy.
MEGA GLITTER SHIMMER LIQUID LIPSTICK | PINK FUTURE
When I want a traditional matte liquid lipstick full coverage formula this is the one. It doesn't dry out your lips and is long wearing. If you do need to re apply it doesn't get gross.
Megalast Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick | Toffee Talk
I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is my most recommend makeup product of all time and I wonder how many sales I've influenced! It's not just a glossy lip productl. It leaves your lips feeling baby's bottom new in a way that I can't replicate...
Lip Oil
These are some of my favorite drugstore lip liners. They are full coverage, matte, and oh so creamy for a look that lasts.
Perfect Pout Gel Lip Liner | Comes Naturally
WNWs formula is my favorite. They offer so many shades. The formula is not heavy or sticky and some have a surprising amount of pigment.
Lip Gloss
This is a no fuss basic satin lipstick that is a drugstore OG. Some of the shades are very nostalgic.
Silk Finish Lipstick | A Short Affair
If you are in the market for a basic satin lipstick without all the fancy frills this is it.
Mega Last Rich Satin Lip Color | Berried Life
This is a basic shiny lipstick that works well and the price is right.
Mega Last High-Shine Lip Color | Clothes Off
This is a basic matte lipstick at a great price.
Mega Last Matte Lip Color | Skin-ny Dipping
This is another excellent matte formula from WNW but it has a smaller bullet which allows for more precision.
Perfect Pout Lip Color | No More Drama
Eye & Brow
Drugstore eyeshadow definitely can out perform high end. To be honest, some of my favorite mascaras are drugstore. I no longer lean toward brands like Benefit or ABH for the brows.
The OG for a reason! This cheap mascara gives you all of the length, volume, and separation with no clumping, flakes, or smudging. It's forever mindblowing.
Lash Princess False Lash Mascara
A simple brow pencil with no frills. It's not designed for hair-like strokes but it will quickly fill a brow without making a mess. It includes a spoolie.
Best Eyebrow Pencil - Instant Lift Brow Pencil
I had a tube of this that lasted YEARS. I tried to pan it with daily use and even with the stopper removed it kept going and never dried out. It's a great basic eyebrow mascara with a medium hold and some tint.
make me brow eyebrow gel mascara
wet n wild has some of the best eyeshadow at the drugstore period.
Color Icon 5 Pan Eye & Face Palette | Walking On Eggshells
Their line of liquid eyeshadow comes in colors that you will actually wear. The formula is super creamy and blendable with your tool of choice. You get time to work with them before they dry down, then they are locked for all day wear that doesn't cr...
Shadow Silk Liquid Eyeshadow | Neutral Terra
Single eyeshadows aren't that trendy, but WNWs are classic and a must-have if you are in the market.
Color Icon Eyeshadow Single | Mesmerized
This is your waterline best friend that stays put all day. Of course, you can use it anywhere on the eye as it's creamy enough but locks down.
Breakup Proof Waterproof Retractable Gel Eyeliner | Black Brown
There's a lot of micro mini brow pencils on the market but this one is almost bargain basement and gets the job done.
Ultimate Brow™ Micro Brow Pencil | Soft Brown
Their triangular brow pencil can make hair-like strokes by turning it on the tip. Gives ABH a run for it's money.
Ultimate Brow Retractable | Taupe
These eyeshadow quads perform just like high end! It's incredibly trippy. They are some of the best at the drugstore.
Bite-Size Eyeshadow
This eyeshadow primer is a good Urban Decay dupe. It prevents your look from fading, creasing, or moving. It's been my go-to for many years.
wet n wild Megalast Eyeshadow Primer Vitamin E
WNW did it… this might just be the best brow pen! The tip size, combined with the pigment being not too bold or too sheer, give you hair-like strokes. I can wear all 3 shades as a brunette. Taupe if I want a lighter makeup look, and the browns as I w...
Wet n Wild Ultimate Brow Pen
These drugstore eyeshadow quads are some of the best shadows that I've ever tried, and similar to elf too! They show up like high end.
MOODs Shadow Palette
Complexion
Foundation, concealer, setting spray, and powder picks.
This powder is fair skin friendly! You get a color correcting brightening effect without a yellow cast. The powder is soft and smooth on the skin for a matte finish that isn't dry or cakey.
BRIGHTEN UP! banana powder
This is a no-fuss dependable concealer that you can reach for everyday and in any situation. It just works. It's creamy, full coverage, buildable, and blendable with a natural finish.
Wet n Wild MegaLast Incognito All-Day Full Coverage Concealer, Fair
This is my favorite color correcting concealer because it has the right amount of coverage. The formula is creamy and blendable. The peach is my go-to but I also need green on occasion.
Camo Color Corrector
Cheeks
This line has blush, highlight, and contour. Depending on your skin tone you can switch it up such as using a contour as a bronzer. You can apply them right to the face without lifiting coverage. The formula lasts all day while being creamy enough to...
MegaGlo Vitamin E Makeup Stick | You're A Natural
For those seeking a powder blush you can't ignore the drugstore OG. WNW gets the job done.
Color Icon Blush | Pearlescent Pink