Often times shopping at the drugstore for makeup can be a hit or miss. I’m easily overwhelmed by the various options provided by the numerous brands in the drugstore, and while it is often times much less expensive than shopping at Ulta or Sephora sometimes you end up with a product that isn’t even worth the $5 you paid for it. In recent years the drugstore brands have really been stepping up their game, many items I reach for every single day come from the drugstore. This makes my wallet happy, and when my wallet is happy, I’m happy. I’ve had plenty of hits and misses at the drugstore, and today I am going to be sharing a few of the very best beauty items I have found at the drugstore.

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder in Sunny

If you’re looking for the bronzed summer look, look no further than this bronzer! Many beauty gurus compare this drugstore product to the Benefit Hula bronzer. It blends easily to add that perfect touch of color to any makeup look.

NYX Micro Brow Pencil

One of the best compliments you can receive on your makeup is that your eyebrows are “on fleek”. Eyebrows frame, and help shape your face, if you feel like you want to step up your brow game but you don’t want to go broke in the process give the NYX Micro Brow Pencil a try! You can achieve a more natural looking brow by just lightly filling in any spare spots or you can use a heavier hand and achieve a much fiercer looking brow.

NYX HD Studio Finishing Powder

A new trend in makeup is a technique called baking. It is where you set your highlight with a loose translucent powder to achieve flawless complexation. One of the most raved about setting powders for baking is the Laura Mecier Translucent Setting Powder, but if you don’t have around $40 to spend on a setting powder you should check out the NYX HD Studio Finishing Powder.

Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara

I had almost given up on drugstore mascaras because every time I tried one I was disappointed and I would just rather spend money on a more expensive mascara but get a better outcome, that was until I tried this mascara. Similar to the Benefit Rollerlash (my fav), this Maybelline mascara will hold the curl of your lashes, and add extreme volume making this drugstore find a total steal.

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

This blush is often referred to as a dupe to the Nars Blush in Orgasm. The Nars blush is around $30, while the Milani is $8.00. This blush is the perfect color for those looking for a glowing finish. It’s a light peachy pink with little gold flex in it to add just a little bit of shimmer. You can wear it lightly for a less dramatic, more subtle look, or you can build it up for a night out. This blush paired with a good bronzer and you will be looking goo