Best Drugstore Lipstick

Best Drugstore Lipstick

The best, longest lasting lipstick on the market whether it is pink or red, sparkly or subtle.






Revlon Matte Lipstick



This lipstick goes on smooth, isn't drying at all and gives a gorgeous looking matte colour. Matte lipstick lasts for hours and when they do fade, they don't leave that gross ring around the lips D: They contain no shimmer or taste. Matte Lipstick been compared to M.A.C.'s lipsticks because of the lovely texture and colour!


Rimmel Moisture Renew




Rimmel lipsticks are well pigmented, lasting, moisturizing and comes in beautiful colours. The texture is creamy and goes on as not-too-matte and not-too-glossy. The colour goes on more sheer than other lipsticks, but the shade can be built up. The packaging is very cute, it comes in a purple tube and the cap has a little crown on the top.


Revlon Colourburst Lipstick



Colourburst Lipstick goes on creamy, pigmented, moisturizing and has a slight gloss finish. Shades only come in 15 colours however and goes on semi-sheer. The lipstick tube is gorgeous and resembles the Chanel 2.55 quilted pattern. And the words REVLON are imprinted into the side of the product.


NYX Lipstick



NYX has a huge colour selction and gorgeous black tube with a colour swatch at the bottom! They have a creamy texture, are moisturizing and have rich pigmentation. NYX lipsticks last a decent amount of time but not as much as others on the market. And if you hurry, there's a sale on cherryculture.com on many of their items. NYX lipstick in particular is down from $3.50 to $1.75! What a deal :D



When it comes to red lips, cool people (not sunglasses at night cool 8D) should pick one with pink or blue undertones. Warm people should choose a lipstick with orange or brown undertones.
To figure out which one you are, take a look at the veins on your wrist. If they are more greenish, you are cool. If they look blue, you are warm toned.



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Best Drugstore Bronzers

Best Drugstore Bronzers

For when you want to give that healthy glow or contour your face.. at a lower cost.



Jane Shimmering Bronzer



This bronzer comes with 5 stripes of colour- including white, bronze, tan, dark brown and coffee. The product gives TONS of shimmer (so take caution) and when swept over the cheeks, it gives a nice subtle glow. The great thing about Shimmering Bronzer is that it can double as a highlighter or eyeshadow!
The bottom of the compact has a mirror and a brush included. As is the case with many drugstore brushes, this one is also no good. Better to use your own!



Rimmel Natural Bronzer



This bronzer isn't too shimmery but not completely matte. Gives a great tan look to your face (: The colour is long lasting and is also buildable to give you the perfect shade you desire. Rimmel Natural Bronzer works to give you a natural look.. without looking orange like some might =P The packaging is blah quality, with a cheap plastic lid that may crack on you.


Milani Powder Bronzer



Milani Bronzers give a beautiful brown colour, without making you look orange at all. Pigmentation is very natural and the colour can be built up to your preference. Gives a gorgeous, sun kissed look to the face with just a hint of glimmer. Powder Bronzer goes on smoothly without any streaking.. and for the dirt cheap price, you cannot lose (:


N.Y.C. Cheek 2 Cheek

Many are comparing the shade Jamaica Me Crazy to be a NARS Orgasm/Laguna dupe. And it's easy to see why! Cheek 2 Cheek comes in a large compact with colours- a nice matte brown and a shimmery pink. The bronzer and blush can be swirled together in a combo and swept over the cheeks for a nice glow, or used separately. Although not as pigmented as the other bronzers on the market, it is easy to blend and buildable. The blush has better pigmentation and staying power.



Bonne Bell Blend n Glow



A gorgeous palette with 4 shimmery colours. Swirl your brush over the shades to give yourself a healthy glow. This product works as a blush, bronzer and highlighter.. all in one! Use the shades individually as eyeshadow, or sweep them all together for a radiant look. Some say Bonne Bell Blend n Glow is a good MA.C. MSF dupe. The packaging is a pain and you really have to fight to get it open. But I suppose the battle is worth it in the end haha.


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Best Primers

Best Primers

Primer is quickly becoming an staple in my makeup bag. It helps my eyeshadow stay on longer, even my skin and allow for smoother application.

I think I missed some good ones in this article.. I may edit in the future.



E.L.F. Mineral Eyeshadow Primer



xteener on youtube recently did a review on the E.L.F. shadow primer in comparison with UDPP, and it held up quite well despite being a drugstore brand! The primer goes on smooth, dries quickly and makes your eye makeup last HOURS without creasing. Comes in a tube with a doe-foot applicator. And for $3, you can't beat the price ;)


Urban Decay Primer Potion



The ultimate eye primer.. It's hard to find any makeup junkies who do not own or at least heard of this product. It goes on smoothly and keeps your eye shadow looking fresh all day. The staying power is awesome.. at least 10 hours. And creasing makeup is a thing of the past! Even if you do have oily lids. The only bad part is the packaging of the product. It makes it difficult to get the remaining primer out near the end. An easy solution is cutting the tube in half and depotting the remainder into a glass jar.


M.A.C. Prep + Prime



This can be used all over the face to give your skin a silky and smooth canvas before you apply your makeup. Helps control oil without being too matte and gives skin a nice overall glow (: It helps smooth the pores and helps foundation last the whole day. Comes in a sleek black pump bottle.. however may be hard to tell how much is left.



Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch



This primer absolutely lives up to it's name! Goes on velvety smooth and feels like silk when you touch your skin! ISPT should be used sparingly as a little goes a long way. Makes makeup last longer and reduces the look of pores. Comes in a small red jar which doesn't contain enough product when you look at the cost.



Primer should be patted on gently.. not smudged or wiped on.
For best results, wait a minute before applying makeup over top of primer. This will allow it to dry and settle better onto the skin.

Best Drugstore Lipgloss

Best Drugstore Lipgloss

Some people are so picky about their lipglosses though. They want them super pigmented, sheer, sticky, smooth, with glitter, without shimmer, with fragrance, non scented, in a tube or in a jar! = =
Here, I'll try and cover a large variety of different lip glossies.




Milani Crystal Gloss



A good dupe for M.A.C. LipGlass, these contain just a hint of shimmer and smells lightly of vanilla! They have great pigmentation and last for a couple hours. Crystal Gloss goes on shiny but doesn't feel as sticky as LipGlass. It comes in a small tube, perfect for slipping into a pocket or a purse!


NYX Lipgloss with Mega Shine



Great pigmentation with good texture. These lipglosses are never sticky and in fact, seem to moisturize! High shine, nice shimmer with a 'Juicy Fruit' candy smell :D (some may not like the scent). NYX Lipgloss wears off after about an hour and isn't one of the longest lasting glossies out there.



Revlon Super Lustrous



Super Lustrous goes on lips smoothly but has a thick formula, is non-sticky and lasts for around 4 hours! Contains finely milled shimmer and has SPF 15! They have a good selection of colours, all of which look very natural and wearable. Super Lustrous contains a sweet scent and comes in a glass tube that looks very classy :D



E.L.F. Super Glossy Lip Shine



Great quality for the price and the gloss goes on super smooth. They're nicely pigmented, come in a wide array of colours and come in small little tubes; good for just tossing inside your purse.
Super Glossy comes with SPF 15 with only a hint of shimmer. Has a yummy grape smell ^^ As with every other E.L.F. product, these are sold for only a dollar!



L'Oreal Colour Juice



This lipgloss tube has a rounded applicator instead of the slanted tip that most lipglosses have. It goes on smooth and glossy and the colours are well pigmented. Contains a bit of shimmer and a sweet, candy scent. Some may say that Colour Juice is a good dupe for Lancome's Juicy Tubes!



Sally Hansen Diamond Lip Treatment



A thick but not too sticky gloss that lasts a long time. Moisturizes well and makes your lips look glossy. Diamond Lip Treatment comes in a variety of colours (with shimmer) that flatter the wearer's lips and give a beautiful shine. Comes in a long, sexy tube with a tiny brush applicator and smells slightly of coconut.


Chapstick Lip Moisturizer



'Why is there a lip balm in the lipgloss section?'
Well, sometimes a natural colour on your lips is better sometimes. This chapstick is incredibly moisturizing, makes lips really soft and has an SPF of 15! The vanilla scent that comes with it smells nice as well. Also, it can be layered under lipstick or used as a base to make lip gloss last longer. Stock up and keep them everywhere!


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Best Drugstore Eyeliner

Best Drugstore Eyeliner

No I'm not dead. I was just really busy.



Wet n Wild Mega Eyes Creme Liner

A great dupe for M.A.C.'s Fluidline, this gel liner is dirt cheap and works like a charm! Amazingly easy to apply, nice bold colour and extremely long staying power (maybe too long haha). This liner is smudge proof, long lasting and dries quickly! Downside is that the packaging is cheap and the brush that comes with it is quite useless. Better to use your own. (:


L'Oreal Line Intensifique Extreme Wear Liquid Liner




Liquid eyeliners are always tricky to use. But this gem, with a sponge tip applicator, makes applying a breeze! The pointed tip gives you control and you can apply a precise line with thickness to your preference. And the colour stays put all day long! Easy to wash on and off.


N.Y.C. Waterproof Liner Pencil



This liner goes on creamy and is quite pigmented so it lasts a long time. Smooth application and very inexpensive (one of the cheapest in the drugstore)! I do remember this smudging on me slightly after a long day at school (12+ hours). Nothing a Q-Tip can't fix!


L'Oreal H.I.P. Cream Eyeliner



Just like their H.I.P. eyeshadows, L'Oreal's eyeliners have a bold colour, are easy to apply and last forever. A little goes a long way (the one in Black is really intense) but the colours can be built up. The brush that comes with the liner is too harsh and stiff to apply a decent line. Use your own!


Tip: To make your gel/creme liners last longer, store upside down to prevent drying out. If it does happen, mix with a little baby oil or gelatin.

Best Drugstore Blush

Best Drugstore Blush

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Milani Blush



They make fantastic blushes! And if you want a great NARS orgasm dupe, try Milani (in Luminous) first! They are all well pigmented, goes on silky and blends well. The packaging may be hard to work with for some people, but fret not! The pans can be easily depotted and they can fit into M.A.C. blush pans.



Wet n Wild Mega Glo



A large compact pan with 4 stripes of colour! The blushers all contain a pale shimmery pink, a rose, a deep red and a brown shade. When all the colours are swept together with a brush, it makes for a lovely pinky-brown. You can control how dark you want the colours to be with where you sweep your brush. The stripes can also be used individually as eyeshadow ^^ Careful, those who do not like shimmer. Mega Glo contains quite a bit of it.



L'Oreal True Match



This blush even comes with it's own brush! WooHOO now you don't have to bust yours out each morning (: These blushes have little shimmer, are a breeze to blend and build on, finely milled and last all day! Comes with a mirror on the bottom of the compact. Not a wide range of colours, however.



Cover girl Cheekers blush



A classic! It's been around forever and won numerous awards from various magazines. You get a little rectangle of powder and a tiny blush brush. I think many will agree that the brush included isn't very effective.. best to use your own brush for a more precise look!
Not the most pigmented shade around, but CG Cheekers does do a good job of giving a healthy tint to the face without being too overpowering. Available in MANY shades, you're bound to find your perfect shade!


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Best Drugstore Eyeshadow

Best Drugstore Eyeshadow

With the poor economy nowadays, everyone is trying to save their money. And I'm sure I'm not the only girl who who can't afford top makeup brands every time. Why not get more bang for your buck by buying drugstore makeup instead? Believe it or not, there are high quality ones out there to give you the look you want but for a lower price. ;)


Eyeshadow


L'Oreal H.I.P.



Stands for High Intensity Pigment and they're not kidding around (: The eyeshadow is very high quality and extremely pigmented. The colours are very vibrant and dramatic and may not be for everyone, especially those who favor more mild shades like pastel. Many say that L'Oreal H.I.P. is a fantastic M.A.C. dupe.


Milani Runway Eyes Palette



These eyeshadows are very pigmented, shimmery and blendable. They can be applied wet for a metallic look or dry for a sheer shimmer. All the colours complement each other perfectly. They can be used individually or all together for a gorgeous look. Unfortunately the eyeshadows are quite fragile and may crack or crumble easily.


NYX Ultra Pearl Mania



These are jars of finely milled, eyeshadow pigments to be mixed with water for bold colour. Can also be applied dry for a sheer look. NYX has a very large range of colours so it's easy to find a shade that you want. Apparently they sell for only 99 cents, while M.A.C. pigments retail for over $20!


Revlon Matte Eyeshadow



Nicely pigmented, goes on smooth and has no shimmer (some people don't like it). The colour can be built up and blended and it stays on all day! The only bad part is that Relvon has a very limited range of colours...


E.L.F. Custom Eyes



As with every other E.L.F. product, these are only $1! Their shades are quite well pigmented and goes on silky smooth. The result is a satiny look with just a hint of shimmer. For only a buck, it feels like a steal!


Drugstore blush, eyeliner, lipstick and foundation coming up when I feel less tired = =