I love a good deal. Finding a drugstore beauty product that delivers the same results as a high end (and high dollar!) product is a major score in my book. I’m by no means a product snob. In fact, I almost always prefer a drugstore mascara over a high end mascara (the one exception to that is tarte’s Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara).
I’m constantly trying new beauty products, so this video was fun to do because it gave me a reason to try new products in basically every category. Even though I have more makeup than I know what to do with, I get comfortable with my favorites and I forget to try anything else sometimes.
From my experience, I’ve learned where to spend and where to save my money when it comes to makeup. Here’s a quick check list of makeup categories with one example of my favorite products linked.
Spend (High End):
Eyeshadow | Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeshadow Singles
Full Coverage Foundation | Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation
Setting Powder | Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Lip Pencil | MAC Lip Liner Pencil
Save (Drugstore):
Mascara | L’Oreal Voluminous
Eye Liner | Maybelline Gel Eye Liner
Blush | Milani Baked Blush
Highlighting Concealer | Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer
This obviously isn’t a full list of every product you use to create a full makeup look, but it’s a good idea as to where I recommend spending your money and where to save. Leave a comment below with your favorite high end product and your favorite drugstore product too. I love learning about new products from you!
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Products Used:
Covergirl Bombshell Shine Shadow Eyeshadow
Maybelline The Blushed Nudes Eyeshadow Palette
Physician’s Formula Shimmer Strips
Covergirl Stay Luminous Foundation
Physician’s Formula Butter Bronzer
MAYBELLINE Color Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid Lip Color
Drugstore: I love No7 foundation! Have you tried it? It covers to well. I use it with the No7 matte primer and my make up stays all day.
High end: I love it all, obviously, but right now my favorite is Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara. I have small blond lashes (super annoying) and this mascara curls them and lifts lol.