As a college girl, I’m always looking for quality products on a budget. I’ve found some of my favorite products at places like CVS and Target. While I love a fun trip to Ulta (who doesn’t?!) and I LOVE my Rhode Peptide Lip Tint, I truly think that finding good quality drug-store products can be game changing. With that being said, I’ve listed 10 of my personal FAVORITE drug-store makeup products that I’ve grown to love over the years.
1. L’OrĂ©al Paris Telescopic Original Lengthening Mascara – $11.99
This is my favorite mascara I’ve ever used (really!). It leaves no clumps and really lengthens your lashes!
2. L’OrĂ©al Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer – $14.99
This product adds just the right amount of tint and glow to my face! I am very pale in the winter, so this product is my ride-or-die throughout the entire season.
3. Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer – $13.49
When I tell you this product smells IDENTICAL to a summer day, you have to believe me. I use the “Endless Summer” shade and it has such great pigment.
4. e.l.f Clear Brow & Lash Mascara Crystal – $4.00
This has been my favorite eyebrow gel for years. It’s so cheap and leaves my brows in place all day. This one is clear, so it doesn’t provide any color, but e.l.f definitely has options for an eyebrow tint!
5. essence What A Tint! Lip & Cheek Tint – $4.99
Most people know of the Benetint Liquid Lip + Cheek Blush Stain, which retails for $28! I decided to try this essence dupe, and I absolutely love it. It gives my cheeks and lips the perfect pink color and stays all day.
5. e.l.f Power Grip Primer – $11.00
I looovvveee this primer! It gives such a nice base for my makeup and my makeup always lasts all day!
6. CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion – $13.99
In the Summer, I love using a light-weight sunscreen on my face, since I tend to break-out pretty easily. This tinted suncreen by CeraVe has been nothing but amazing! It is so light-weight and provides such a nice tint.
7. JAPONESQUE Volumizing Eyelash Curler – $8.49
Adds the perfect lift!
8. NYX Professional Makeup Jumbo Eye Pencil All-in-one Eyeshadow & Eyeliner Multi-stick – $5.99
I love using these eye pencils for my inner corner and also for my waterline. They have great pigment and are super easy to use.
9. Maybelline Lifter Gloss Plumping Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid – $9.99
This lip gloss is my girl through and through. There’s so many different colors and I love the shimmery options!
10. NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Powder Highlighter – $11.99
Adds the perfect glow and really brightens up your look!