After years of trying to find good, quality beauty products from the drugstore, I’ve gathered a few favorites that rival those found in department stores, but at only a fraction of the price. You don’t have to spend a fortune to get some of the best products currently available.
The Best Drugstore Mascara:
- Maybelline New York The Falsies Volum’ Express Mascara
– The curved brush on this mascara adds volume while separating lashes for a more dramatic look.
- E.L.F. Wetgloss Lash and Brow Clear Mascara – This seriously inexpensive product is great for grooming brows or for use as an eyelash primer.
- L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara – This product does a great job of separating and defining each lash for a decidedly clump-free look.
- CoverGirl LashBlast - A go-to for drugstore mascara, LashBlast adds volume and length to lashes.
- L’Oreal Paris Double Extend Waterproof Mascara
- My favorite waterproof mascara, this product has some serious staying power.
- Max Factor 2000 Calorie Dramatic Look Mascara
- Gives great volume while separating lashes and lasts nearly all day.
The Best Drugstore Eyeliner:
- Maybelline New York Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner
- This liner easily rivals other industry fave, Bobbi Brown’s Long-Wear Gel liner. It’s smooth, easy to apply, smudgeproof and lasts all day. The liner even comes with it’s own brush.
The Best Drugstore Nail Polish:
- Essie – I’ve been collecting Essie polish for a while now. The brand comes in a plethora of gorgeous colors with a thinner brush for easy application.
- OPI – This long-lasting polish gives a shiny finish and comes in nearly every color imaginable.
- Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro
– While there aren’t nearly as many colors available in this polish as OPI and Essie, this polish dries quickly and has the longest staying power of any polish I’ve tried.
The Best Drugstore Lip Products:
- CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick
– This line of CoverGirl lipsticks come in a variety of colors that go on creamy and have good staying power.
- Burt’s Bees Lip Shine – This all-natural brand offers a sheer, shiny lip gloss that’s perfect on its own or for layering over your favorite lipstick.
- Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick
– This lipstick provides the luxurious feel of a high-end department store lipstick, but is only a fraction of the price.
- EOS Lip Balm – These colorful containers are filled with an anti-oxidant lip balm that also contains zinc for some much needed sun protection.
- CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm
– Another CoverGirl favorite, this sheer lip product comes in a variety of colors and acts like a lip balm. It also contains SPF 15 so it’s perfect for the summer months.
The Best Drugstore Blush:
- CoverGirl Cheekers Blush
– Easily buildable, these blushes come in a slew of great colors that last all day.
- Physician’s Formula Happy Booster Glow and Mood Boosting Blush
- This blush smells great and adds a healthy looking and natural glow to the cheeks.
- Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush
- Before trying this one out I read some pretty mixed reviews online, but after giving it a go myself I quickly fell in love. The consistency is a bit odd, but this blush provides a natural hint of color that can be easily intensified. Work with your fingers to blend the edges of the blush for a natural flush.
The Best Drugstore Foundation, Powder and Concealer:
- Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer
- A inexpensive version of my favorite Clinique Airbush Concealer, this one from Rimmel is great for under the eyes or for highlighting
- Physician’s Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Loose Powder
- Use this powder sparingly to set make-up and keep shine at bay.
- L’Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Powder
- Like the name implies, this powder is easy to blend and feels incredibly light on the skin.
- Revlon ColorStay Makeup
- I’m not normally a fan of drugstore foundations, but this one by Revlon contains SPF 15, goes on natural, and lasts longer than most other foundation’s we’ve tried.
- N.Y.C Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder
- This inexpensive bronzer offers a sheer, natural matte tint.
The Best Drugstore Eyeshadow:
- Maybelline Color Tattoo
– Similar to Benefit’s Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow, this one gives super-saturated color that lasts all day.
- Revlon Luxurious Color Diamond Lust Eyeshadow
– This eyeshadow provides some gorgeous and long-lasting sparkle that’s perfect for a night on the town.
- L’Oreal Paris High Intensity Pigments
– These coordinated shades can be applied dry or with a wet brush to further their intensely rich color.
- Sonia Kashuk Eye Couture Eye Palette – Available in 2 versions (either matte or shimmering), Sonia Kashuk’s eye palettes are incredibly blendable and come with a instructional guide for easy application.
E-mail me your favorite drugstore beauty finds, I’d love to hear about them!
1. The Bling Ring
Starring Emma Watson and directed by Sofia Coppola, The Bling Ring tells the story of a group of real-life Hollywood Hills teens who broke into the homes of numerous celebrities including Paris Hilton and Orlando Bloom between 2008 and 2009.
2. The Great Gatsby
I grew up watching Bax Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet and am excited to watch his 3D take on the American classic The Great Gatsby. Leonardo Dicaprio, Tobey Macguire, and Carey Mulligan don’t hurt either.
3. Man of Steel
While I was decidedly disappointed with the last Superman reincarnation, this one with Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe and looks wildely entertaining. I’m hoping it reignites my obsession with superman (I was in love with Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman as a kid).
Classic black sunglasses are a staple in my wardrobe, particularly the Elizabeth and James ones above. But recently I’ve been lusting after black sunglasses that have a slight twist to them – whether it’s a unique shape (such as the The Row’s round sunglasses or Ray-Ban’s alteration of the classic aviator with the Clubmaster), a larger frame (like the TOMS), or the addition of a quirky detail (like the Karen Walker and Wildfox shades).
Yes, it seems counter-intuitive to rock skull-encrusted accessories in the summer, but I’m obsessed with those shoes from Mod Cloth. It is the year of punk (according to the Met Gala) after all.
Going on an African safari has been in my top 10 ten list of things I need to see/do for as long as I can remember. In fact, I’ve spent many precious internet browsing hours perusing this website and dreaming about which one I would take. Unfortunately, a trip like that requires a pretty hefty vacation-time (and dollar) commitment that I haven’t been able to make yet. In the meantime, Free People’s new Safari Collection will have to make do until I can actually cross the trip off my bucket list.
Vogue.com has just recently launched a new cooking series with Elettra Wiedemann (Isabella Rossellini’s daughter). Check out the first episode with Blake Lively where they make a delicious looking brie and pastry dish.
Catch-up on what you may have missed this week, or finding something new…
- Did you know this week was Bike to Work Week? Head on over to Wired to check out some of the coolest bike gear that will make your morning commute a little easier and a whole lot more fun. {Wired.com – It’s Bike to Work Week, And This Is Your Must-Have Gear}
- Our new favorite food – salmon tacos. {A Cup of Jo – The Best Salmon Tacos You’ll Ever Have}
- An ongoing collection of written and anonymous stories from people around the world. {The Strangers Project}
- A daily newsletter perfect for the days you don’t have time to catch up on all the news. {The Skimm}
- The new currency of the Internet: The Bitcoin. No, we don’t really understand it either. {We Use Coins – What Is Bitcoin?}
- An interview with one of our favorite actresses. {Interview Magazine – Winona Ryder}.
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