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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Marquette chapter.

Finding the perfect makeup is something we always strive for – a product that’s inexpensive, yet high quality. It’s a constant struggle to find makeup that will last and that’s worth your money. Well good news, ladies. After doing extensive amounts of trial and error, I have found the best makeup products out there and surprisingly, most of them are found at the drugstore. Check them out below: 

 

1. Covergirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara

This mascara is by far the best mascara I have ever used. I find that most mascaras will pull my eyelashes out or make them more thin, but this mascara does that opposite. Since I’ve used this product my eyelashes have grown and become thicker. I’ve had people ask me if I’m wearing false eyelashes, and it was a pretty awesome feeling to be able to say no!

2. Anastasia Brow Pencil 

This is an eyebrow pencil that I swear by. I’ve tried out many different pencils, but all of them either go on too thick or are too dried out, which made my brows look unnatural. This pencil, however, goes on smoothly and leaves the perfect amount on my brow. Anastasia’s Brow Pencil comes in eight different shades; I use the shade medium warm brown. Filling in your eyebrows should be a part of everyone’s makeup routine, because it shapes your face and completes your makeup look!

3. Revlon Colorstay Foundation

Foundation is a key element to a successful makeup routine. It can either make or break your look depending on the amount of coverage it has and how natural it looks on your face. For some people, foundation can look too “cakey,” meaning you can tell that there’s a lot of it on your face, or on the other hand, there might not be enough coverage at all. Revlon’s Colorstay Foundation has the perfect amount of coverage while looking natural. I have acne-prone skin and this foundation hides my blemishes very well.

4. Maybelline “Totally Toffee” Lipstick 

This is the perfect “I’m wearing lipstick, but I’m not” type of lipstick. You can dress it up or wear it everyday. Since its a dark nude color, it’s not super obvious that you’re wearing it. However, it’s just enough coverage to give your lips a clean, sleek finish. Not only does this lipstick look amazing on your lips, but it will moisturize them as well. I own more than a couple of tubes at the moment and I make sure to keep one in each of my bags. It’s my life saver! 

So there you have it, ladies: the worlds best drug store makeup. It’s cheap, yet high quality, and everything you’ve been looking for in a product. So what are you waiting for? Start making your way to the nearest drugstore!

I am a sophomore at Marquette University studying advertising with an emphasis in design and leadership. You can find me on my computer online shopping (but not actually buying anything cause I'm broke) or walking around campus with Starbucks in hand. Yes, I am the epitome of a "basic white girl."
Prefer to consume my calories in liquid form. Living in the land of beer and cheese. Dreamer. Explorer. Wanderer.