Who says you have to drain your wallet to absolutely slay your makeup look? Believe it or not, the drugstore makeup aisles are teeming with hidden treasures that can outshine their pricey high-end counterparts. In this post, I’m dishing out the scoop on 10 amazing drugstore makeup products that will blow your mind and save your wallet.
All of these items I reach for more than a lot of my high end makeup. Say hello to affordable alternatives that deliver jaw-dropping quality and leave you feeling like a million bucks. Get ready to slay without breaking the bank, because these products are about to become your new best friends!
Drugstore Makeup Products that are Better than High End
Make sure to watch the video for all of my in-depth thoughts!
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer
The e.l.f. Power Grip Primer boasts a gel-based formula that offers a lightweight and hydrating texture. It is specifically formulated to grip onto your makeup, ensuring it stays in place and remains vibrant for extended periods.
Wet ‘n Wild Tinted Hydrator
The the Wet n Wild Tinted Hydrator is an oil-free moisturizer infused with hyaluronic acid and squalane. This lightweight formula offers hydration and a touch of color for a natural, look. Best of all, it stays put all day and looks incredible on the skin. The shade range is terrible, but the product shines so much for me.
e.l.f. Camo Color Corrector
The e.l.f. Color Correctors are simply amazing, and at only $4 a pop, they beat so many high end correctors! I love the peach one for under my eyes (underneath concealer), and the blue one to neutralize some foundations I own that are too warm toned!
Catrice True Skin High Cover Concealer
This concealer is truly special! It is full coverage, but feels lightweight and hydrating. Yet somehow it dries down and can be worn without a setting powder. Truly mind-blowing for me, as I usually have to use powder with all of my concealers. It performs so much better than nearly all of my high end concealers.
Milani Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Powder
This powder is designed to provide a smooth and blurred finish to the skin, helping to minimize the appearance of imperfections and fine lines. The powder has a blurring effect, which helps to minimize the appearance of pores, fine lines, and texture on the skin. It provides a soft-focus finish, giving your complexion a smoother and more refined appearance. It’s amazing!
Milani Baked Blush
This Milani baked blush is an oldie but a goodie. Its high-quality, pigmented formula and beautiful baked texture, providing a natural flush of color and luminosity to the cheeks. The shade Luminoso is probably the most popular, but I love the shade Berry Amore even more! It’s the perfect rosy neutral shade.
Milani Highly Rated Anti-Gravity Mascara
This drugstore mascara is IT! Its hourglass-shaped brush separates and defines each lash, preventing clumping and providing precise application. This mascara lifts, adds volume, and creates a dramatic eye look for fuller, longer lashes. You have to try it!
L.A. Girl Ultimate Intense Stay Auto Eyeliner
This retractable eyeliner is incredibly long wearing and budge-proof! I love how creamy it is and how easily it glides, and the staying power is phenomenal. No need to reach for a high end liner when these exist!
NYX Long-Lasting Slim Lip Pencil
These lip pencils have been around forever, and they are an amazing formula. While they are a little less “slippy” than a lot of lip pencils, they still are really creamy and are so easy to work with. I LOVE the shade Nude Truffle – it’s a gorgeous cool toned contour shade that works well with so many of my neutrals. Something about a traditional lip pencil is so good to have on hand, and I won’t be without these.
Milani Fruit Fetish Lip Oil
Step aside, Clarins lip oil. This Milani one is amazing and just as good. So juicy and comfy on the lips, gives the most amazing shine, and looks incredibly flattering. I’ve gone through multiple tubes of this (it’s a purse staple!), and I continue to repurchase.
Hi- I would second that Milani brand line. I have used their bronzer for years and I would argue it’s comparable to when I used the Charlotte Tilbury bronzer. I love finding a good drug store brand to save some money. Can’t wait to try some of these products. Thanks for sharing.