Holy Grail Drugstore Buys
Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow This cream shadow has received nonstop love from countless YouTube beauty gurus. What makes this eye shadow stand out from the rest is its wonderful lasting power and pigmentation. No joke, this thing will seriously stay on your lids all day, especially if you have a good eye primer underneath. Some of the most popular colors are Bad to the Bronze and the six limited edition shadows that came out this spring. There are ten shades in total, and this eye shadow is so versatile that it can also work as a base, too. |
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Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation Three words for this foundation: OH MY GOD. If you want that photoshopped, airbrushed look, this is the foundation to choose. So many bloggers have reviewed this foundation and they all love it. This foundation claims to be a combination of a primer, foundation and sunscreen. The application is easy if you use a buffing brush or a beauty blender, and the foundation glides onto your skin so smoothly. It also comes in 14 different shades for every skintone. |
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Maybelline Volum’ Express The Rocket Mascara One of the go-to mascaras in your local drugstore is this mascara by Maybelline. Maybelline is known for releasing a gazillion mascaras that basically have all the same functions, but this mascara sets itself apart because it gives you extra volume and length, plus it doesn’t clump. This mascara also comes in a waterproof formula, which means it lasts all day! |
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Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer Treatment This undereye concealer is the number one thing that all beauty lovers would pick if they had to only choose only one product to use for the rest of their lives. This concealer is great because it doesn’t cake up and it instantly brightens up your complexion upon application. It’s great if you want to cover up dark circles, hide hyperpigmentation, or cover up dark spots around the nose or lips. |
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Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm This matte balm is a dupe for Clinique's Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm, but at a much cheaper price. The greatest part of this balm is that it doesn’t dry out your lips. It’s super moisturizing, yet it gives off a matte finish. |
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NYX Matte Finish Makeup Setting Spray This setting spray is a dupe for the Urban Decay's Chill Makeup Setting Spray, which is a holy grail product for many. If you have oily skin or if you just want your makeup to last all day, this is the product to use. It mattifies your skin, and it also helps bronzer and blush to last much longer. |
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NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil If you want a good shimmery base or a color to brighten up the inner corners of your eyes, this is the product for you. You can also use it as a highlighter to brighten up your brow bone and some people even like using it as a primer! This pencil comes in 32 colors and "Milk" is their most popular one. |
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