Everybody has their drug store essentials! I'm a college student so as much as I would love to go buy stuff from Benefit, Urban Decay, or Bobbi Brown, my budget leads me to Target's cosmetic isle! So, here is what I found that has worked for me over the years.
Foundation
My skin is so dry and most drug store foundations cling to any dry patch and no matter what I would try I would look like a lizard. Then I found the best drug store foundation for my skin. Covergirl and Olay teamed up to make a moisturizing CC Cream that acts as my perfect foundation! It is recommended for mature skin, but if you have dry skin this is for you as well.
Eyebrows
This eyebrow kit is perfect for someone who just started filling their eyebrows. I've been filling in my eyebrows for quite sometime now, but I always come back to this! On the left is like a pomade consistency and on the right is a powder. I use the pomade more (as you can see I hit pan) and it makes it look more natural since it tends to grab onto the hairs.
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| elf Eyebrow Kit Swatch |
Eyeshadow
Urban Decay had created possibly the most beautiful palettes ever. If you're like me and you love the Naked palettes but don't love the price then these palettes are for you! I picked up the Nude 2 which has a lot more of a pink undertone. This gives you the ability to do a wide varieties of eye looks for a great price!
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| Here's a swatch, and please note that I'm very pale. This is just one layer of each color. |
Eyeliner
Anybody who knows me also knows my signature cat eye. I'm a big fan of liquid eyeliner and no matter what I buy, I always come back to this! The brush allows for super thin or thick lines which is great for that cat eye look. Lately I've been rocking it in brown, but I own every color of this eyeliner and I love all of them!
Mascara
This is a relatively new addition to my makeup bag but after my mom recommended it I had to try it! That curve is a life changer. When I put this on it feels like there is no way this is a drug store product! The only problem is it can get a bit messy when applying to the bottom lashes, but practice makes perfect!
Lipstick
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| Swatch is just one layer! |
Last but not least! My favorite lipsticks have been coming from elf. This red is so velvety, smells like vanilla, and moisturizes your lips! Other drug store lipsticks have really dried my lips and never look that great, but this is a game changer! I have only been buying elf lipsticks since discovering these bad boys!
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If you are wanting to go out and get these products for yourself, then go for it!
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