I love all things makeup, however just like many of you, I am a college girl on a budget.
As much as I would like to spend all my paycheck on expensive makeup, I can't. However just because I can't but expensive makeup, doesn't mean I can't buy makeup at all. Drugstores actually have some pretty amazing makeup, some of which are less than $5 dollars. I will be sharing my top 5 products that I cannot live without, and some, to the point where high-end makeup doesn't even compare.
1. L'oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation
This foundation is amazing! I have extremely oily skin and its almost impossible to find a foundation that actually works with my skin. When I first purchased this foundation it was only because it was an emergency and I needed foundation ASAP because i had run out of my expensive one. I didn't really have high hopes because most times drug stores foundations don't really work. It proved me wrong. This foundation not only keeps me matte all day, it also has amazing coverage, highly recommended it!
2. Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer
Let me be clear on this one, I don't really use it to "rewind" my age. This product is actually pretty good at covering under eye circles, and it blends just like butter! I have never used any other concealer since I first purchased this one and trust me, I am never going to stop using it. GO PURCHASE IT RN!
3. Wet N Wild H20 Proof Liquid Eyeliner
This eyeliner is as dark as charcoal! I have used high-end eyeliners before and usually they aren't as dark as I would like them to be, and considering how much I paid for them, I expect a lot from them. However, I always end up disappointed. This eyeliner is such a steal for how cheap it is! It is as black as it can get, and the best part? It doesn't smuge! Because it is waterproof, it is a little hard to remove, however that is nothing a little coconut old and a makeup wipe can't fix. I would even dare say that this eyeliner gives the Kat Von D eyeliner tattoo a run for its money.
4. L'oréal Paris La Palette 1 Nude
Prices: $14.26-$15.99
I cannot put in words how much I adore this palette. This one is the one I always go for when I am doing my everyday makeup. The colors are gorgeous and it is amazing for being a drugstore palette. If you're barely getting into makeup, this is the palette for you. Even if you're a pro at makeup, you have to get your hands on this palette. Once you do, trust me, you won't want to put it down.
5. L'oréal Paris Voluminous Mascara
Prices: $5.29-$8.49
Holy grail!!! Out of all of the things here, this is the one I cannot live without. This mascara makes your eyelashes look amazing. I don't personally have a long eyelashes and they are pretty straight, but when I use this mascara, it makes it seem like I am wearing false eyelashes. For it's price, it is an amazing deal.
So there you have it. My top five holy grail drugstore makeup products.
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