After admitting to a friend that I had just spent over $100 for just a couple ~trendy~ makeup products, I decided I needed to reevaluate. There’s just no reason to splurge like that when you can find the same quality, if not better, at the drugstore! I have tried all of these products and have loved them. I have even traded in my high end products for these gems.

Loreal is not lying. This product is magic. Color correcting is a hot trend right now that you don’t have to break the bank to obtain. Simply apply this product after your primer and before your foundation for a nice and even finish. For $8 dollars, you cannot go wrong with L’oreal’s Magic Skin Beautifier.

I could sing praises for E.L.F until the day I die. They have perfected the art of quality makeup (and cruelty free!) at an affordable price. There’s no reason to pay upwards of $50 for a loose powder when E.L.F does it flawlessly for $6. My only problem, a small one at that, is the packaging. The container that the powder comes in is a little bulky. But, I am willing to look past it because this powder rocks.

Forget Kylie and and breaking the bank because NYX is, and will forever be, the go-to for matte lip creams. I had never tried NYX’s matte lip cream before but as soon as I did, I never looked back. Always wanted to try that crazy color but didn’t want to drop a heavy load of cash? Don’t worry because these beauties are only $6. Go wild.

The dewey look is definitely in right now. I’m all about the dew, but I also need some good coverage in my foundation. L’oreal’s Infallible Pro-Glow foundation offers both. If you have more oily skin and the dew just doesn’t work for you, L’oreal also offers this foundation in a matte formula (both around $13).

Maybelline has been in the mascara game since 1915. They’ve been around the block and are still kicking. I would recommend any of Maybelline's mascara formulas, but lately their Lash Sensation has been gaining traction. On Ulta’s best seller page, this mascara stands out among expensive high end brands. Those high end brands may be rumored to be better than sex, but what’s better than a quality mascara for under $10?