Drugstore Makeup BETTER than High End
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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!
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.
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.
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.

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.