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Our 10 Favourite Drugstore Makeup Products
There are hidden treasures in your local pharmacy’s cosmetics aisle.
by : Mariève Inoue- Nov 11th, 2022
Although some luxe beauty products are worth their hefty price tag, your credit card balance doesn’t necessarily have to take a huge hit if you’re in the market for quality makeup. You need look no further than your local pharmacy to find proven classics and exciting new launches that are also easy on your budget. We’ve surveyed what’s available to find 10 drugstore makeup products that are worth snatching up. From complexion enhancers and eye makeup to exceptional lippies, there’s something for everyone!
Ultimate Queen 40 Pan Shadow Palette, NYX Professional Makeup
With no less than 40 shades in various finishes which range from matte to shimmery, this palette can be used to create an infinite number of combinations. It won us over the first time we used it thanks to its pigmented shadows and thoughtful shade curation.
Price: $49
Gloss & Glow Glossy Balm, Burt’s Bees
This lightly scented stick balm imparts your lips with hydration and sheer colour, softening and adding shine to your pout thanks to its formula, which contains olive and coconut oil, as well as mango butter. The result: a supple, glowy pucker.
Price: $10
The Multi-Tasker Concealer, Rimmel London
Not only is this concealer buildable and long-lasting, but it also comes equipped with an oversized applicator which makes application extremely practical and easy. Dark circles and redness disappear in just a few swipes!
Price: $12.50
Voluminous Noir Balm Mascara, L’Oréal Paris
We love this mascara for its balm-infused formula, which conditions your fringe while adding volume and definition, as well as its flexible wand, which coats each and every lash. Plus, it never, ever clumps!
Price: $18.50
SuperStay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick, Maybelline
Super pigmented and incredibly shiny, this lip ink doesn’t budge for hours once applied, just like the rest of the Maybelline SuperStay line. We can’t get enough of its vinyl finish and gorgeous shade offering!
Price: $18.50
Brow Lift, e.l.f. Cosmetics
Sometimes, all you need for polished-looking brows is a bit of clear gel to help keep them in place. Use a brow brush to apply this gel and it will keep your arches looking flawless all day long.
Price: $8
BB Cream Beauty Balm, Marcelle
Nothing beats this skincare and makeup hybrid for giving your complexion a boost. It combines the benefits of a moisturizer, tinted cream, and makeup base, evening out your skin tone and providing a natural finish that’s second to none.
Price: $26
So Fierce! Eyes Wide Open Mascara, Revlon
If you’re on the hunt for a mascara whose effect is nothing short of dramatic, prepare to be impressed by this one from Revlon. Its unique wand lifts your lashes, while coating them with a lightweight formula infused with hempseed oil, which provides heaps of volume.
Price: $16
Perfect Cream Blush, Annabelle
Easy to blend with your fingers, cream blush is a must-have on the daily. This chubby stick is available in four flattering shades that add a flush of colour to your cheeks and liven up your complexion in seconds flat.
Price: $11.50
Exhibitionist Lash Enhancing Liquid Eyeliner, COVERGIRL
Liquid eyeliner is a timeless essential for your makeup bag, especially if you’re a fan of that classic cat-eye look. This one is extremely precise thanks to its flexible tip, which is easy to draw with and doesn’t tug on your skin.
Price: $12
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