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While I might be known for being a bit indulgent with my beauty items, I also can’t pass up a good deal. Of course, I love sharing my favorites so you can save some money too. Here is my list of 50 drugstore beauty products you have to try.
Drugstore Skin Care
1. Garnier Micellar Water: This micellar water is great for all skin types. It easily removes makeup and won’t irritate your eyes.
2. PanOxyl Antimicrobial Hydrating Acne Creamy Wash: This is a great face wash for anyone with acne-prone skin. Pro Tip: Use it as a body wash if you suffer from body acne.
3. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser: This cleanser is gentle on the skin making it a great option for those with sensitive, normal, or dry skin.
4. Versed Day Maker Microcrystal Exfoliator: This is the best physical exfoliant. The texture of the scrub helps to remove dead, dry skin without being too rough.
5. Byoma Hydrating Milky Toner: This gentle toner is great for those who have sensitive skin.
6. Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Serum: This hydrating serum is not heavy, and it does not leave the skin feeling sticky.
7. CeraVe Eye Repair Cream: Eye creams are usually expensive. This eye cream works well and it doesn’t break the bank.
8. Physician’s Formula RefreshMint Eye DePuffer: Apply this first thing in the morning to help your tired eyes feel more awake. This is a steal at $8. The high-end version that has been all over Instagram is $28.
9. Hero Cosmetics Pore Purity Mask: You can’t go wrong with a clay mask. This one is great for all skin types but is especially great for combination/oily skin.
10. Pacifica Eye Bright Mask: Not all under eye patches are created equal. These from Pacifica rival high-end options.
Best Drugstore Primers
11. e.l.f. Power Grip Matte: A great primer if you have oily skin and love a matte finish.
12. L’Oreal Paris Makeup True Match Lumi Glotion: You can use this many different ways, but I love it as a primer under makeup best.
13. e.l.f. Power Grip Primer: This is an affordable alternative to the Milk Hydro Grip Primer. If you are looking for hydration and grip, this is your best bet.
14. Milani Eyeshadow Primer: Venus Williams swears by this budget-friendly eyeshadow primer. Do you need any more proof that it works than that?
Best Drugstore Foundation, Concealer, Powder
15. Versed Serum Skin Tint: A lightweight skin tint with SPF that gives a nice no-makeup makeup look to the skin.
16. e.l.f. Hydrating CC Cream: This is great for days that you want full coverage but not a matte finish.
17. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser: This is my holy grail drugstore concealer.
18. NYX Bare With Me Concealer: This is a light-medium coverage concealer that feels light on the skin.
19. e.l.f. Halo Glow Setting Powder: This is such an amazing, affordable glowy setting powder.
Blush, Highlighter, and Bronzer
20. e.l.f. Camo Liquid Blush: e.l.f. does it again with this ultra pigmented liquid blush.
21. Milani Rose Powder Blush in “Romantic Rose”: Some people say this is a d#pe for a Tarte blush.
22. Wet n Wild Mega Glo Highlighter in “Blossom Glow” or “Precious Petals”: This powder highlighter is a classic for a reason.
23. Versed High Points Illuminating Stick: For a more modern take on highlighter, this cream stick is great. It reminds me of the one from Merit.
24. L’Oreal Soft Matte Bronzer: There is no glitter in this bronzer making it perfect for your soft matte sun-kissed look.
25. Milani Cheek Kiss Cream Bronzer: I love a cream bronzer, and this one is great. Available in 4 shades.
Setting Spray
26. NYX Dewy Finish Makeup Setting Spray: Use this with a matte foundation to get just the right amount of glow.
27. Pixi Makeup Fixing Mist: This makes a great primer too!
28. Milani Make It Last: If you have oily skin, this setting spray will make sure your makeup lasts all day.
Eyeshadow, Eyeliner, Mascara, and Brow Products
29. L’Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in “Iced Latte” and “Bronzed Taupe”: I love an easy one and one eyeshadow like this one.
30. Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow in “Rose in the Air”:It’s a dupe for the ABH Modern Renaissance.
31. NYX Epic Wear Liner: This easy to apply liner comes in so many great colors.
32. Maybelline Eyestudio Liquid Liner: This liquid liner is available in both satin and matte finishes.
33. Pixi Lower Lash Mascara: This lower lash mascara doesn’t run or smudge.
34. Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara: This drugstore mascara beats out many high-end options.
35. NYX Micro Brow Pencil: The most affordable alternative to the ABH Brow Wiz.
Lip Products
36. NYX Butter Gloss in “Angel Food Cake”, “Creme Brulee”, and “Apple Strudel“: These are great alone and over another color.
37. NYX Soft Matte Lip in “Cannes”: All of the colors in this line are great but this one will not fail you as an everyday color.
38. Revlon Colorstay Lip Liner: Love the shades of this creamy lip liner.
39. Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick: This staying power of this matte is unbelievable.
40. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick: Easy to apply and comes in tones of wearable colors. Perfect to just through in your bag.
Brushes and Tools
41. Real Techniques Powder Brush: Perfect for applying powder all over.
42. L’Oreal Foundation Blender: This foundation blender moves into the top spot after we found consistency issues with the Real Techniques sponge blender.
43. Real Techniques Setting Brush #1413: This brush is perfect for highlighting.
44. e.l.f Beautifully Precise Smudge Brush: Get that perfect smokey eye with this brush.
Best Drugstore Hair and Body Products
45. L’Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo: This shampoo smells like heaven and works like a dream.
46. Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo: This is the best shampoo if you have dandruff. It’s also great to use as a face wash if you have fungal acne.
47. Tangle Teezer Detangler: This brush is a must have for after washing.
48. Salt Air Body Wash: This super affordable body wash comes in so many great scents. Exotic Pulp is my favorite.
49. Tree Hut Shave Oil: Shaving oil works just as well as a cream, but is much cheaper and more nourishing.
50. Gold Bond Age Renew Retinol: Don’t let the Gold Bond name turn you away. This is the best and most affordable retinol body lotion.
Isn’t that a great list! I am so happy to have finally shared my favorite drugstore beauty products you have to try. Let me know if you have tried and loved any of these favorites.
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I’ve been wanting to look into a setting spray. I think it could be a good product in the heat. Thanks for the suggestions!
I’ve tried almost all of these, I’m a drugstore makeup junkie too haha! I love this wet and wild highlighters and nyx lip cremes. Also love Garnier rose water spray as a moisturizer AND setting spray, you should try it!
This is amazing! I’m a makeup snob but I’m also on a budget, so I try to buy drugstore makeup sometimes but I never know where to start. I’ll be saving this!
I have the NYX butter gloss in creme brulee and the lp gloss in cannes – they are so worth it!
I love learning about new products to try! Thanks for sharing these. I will have to see if my local drugstore has them next time I am there.