23 Drugstore Beauty Products That People Actually Swear By
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1. A post-shave balm that has become a cult favorite primer (Kylie Jenner, included).
2. A voluminous mascara that maximizes your lashes for a "yes, I'm awake" look.
This is quite a feat if you're me — I look perpetually tired.
Promising review: "This is an ideal mascara for layering. I can get dark and thick lashes without clumps and flakes even after applying three coats. I have fine light eyelashes and this mascara gives me a great look for a great price and minimum effort. The design of the brush helps you to get good coverage. I much prefer this type of brush versus the fiber style ones." —MDM
Get it from Amazon ($6.09). Available in two colors.
3. A liquid eyeliner that helps you save on airfare. Why? It'll give you a great pair of ~wings~.
Why am I laughing at my own joke right now?
Promising review: "I seriously swear by this eyeliner. I've used a plethora of high-end expensive eyeliners and in the end, I always come back to this baby. I have annoyingly oily lids and sensitive eyes — if my oily lids don't make the product smear, then the product will irritate my eyes. But not this stuff! I put it on in the morning for work, and have had it last through a night of drinking and dancing without budging at all." —Farrah Rogers
Get it from Amazon for $8.79. Available in three colors.
4. A baked blush that was not created by the muffin man.
The shade above is "luminoso."
Promising review: "I just have to say 'wow.' I own over a dozen high-end blushes, but I keep going back to this one. I use it for my everyday blush. Don't let the price fool you — this blush is the real deal." —April Rain
Get it from Amazon for $6.39. Available in nine other colors.
5. A mascara that will give you the look of fake lashes without the hassle of glue. Praise hands, am I right?
Promising review: "This is it. This is the one you want. As someone who fosters a healthy obsession with makeup, I don't say this lightly. Every SINGLE time I wear it, I get endless compliment on my eyelashes, and at least one person asks me what mascara I use. Every day. That is just the kind of product this is. So, do yourself a favor and buy this, you won't regret it." —Kayla
Get it from Target ($5.59+) or Amazon ($5.57). Available in three colors.
6. A matte foundation that will make your face look flawless, especially if you have oily skin.
Promising review: "I'm obsessed with this foundation. I'm in my early 30s and have a very oily t-zone by midday — my foundation would literally run down my face. I tried so many. This stays matte, which makes it a great base for shimmer highlighting, plus it covers really well. Just a beautiful, flawless finish that stays matte and lasts through the day." —Sally Reviews
Get it from Amazon ($7.59).
7. A creamy matte lip color that won't dry out your pout.
The one above is the shade "divine wine."
Promising review: "This color is amazing, and lasts for hours! I could never find it in stock at the store, so ordering online was the only way to get ahold of this lipstick. I will definitely purchase it again." —Samantha Leon
Get it from Amazon for $5.59. Available in 19 other colors.
8. A daily lotion that'll help hydrate, soothe, and moisturize your skin.
Promising review: "This is the best stuff ever! I was traveling and needed it ASAP, so I ordered it to be delivered to the house we were renting. That's how good this stuff is! Plus, it's cruelty free, which makes it even better." —Bigtraveler
9. A retractable lipliner that will have you kissing your reflection in the mirror...in the least creepy way possible.
Promising review: "I am in love with this lipliner! I've used it for many years — it goes on smooth and creamy, and lasts for hours. I've used pricier pencils but this is the one I can't live without." —Roxane Clark
Get it from Amazon ($4.96). Available in seven other colors.
10. A setting spray that will have your makeup looking perfect from AM to PM....and maybe the next AM, too.
11. An eyeshadow palette filled with blendable shades that you'll actually use on the daily.
*hits pan* *cries*
Promising review: "I loved this eyeshadow palette! The twelve different shadows were perfect to mix and match for different looks. It's called 24k Nudes, which I loved because none of the shadows are too vibrant! Perfect for everyday use. This quickly became my go-to palette not only because of the versatility, but the shadows blended easily together for a nice, smooth look." —Clarinda
Get it from Target ($7.59).
12. An acne spot treatment that will kick your pimple's ass.
Promising review: "I've been struggling with acne, and this is the only product that has helped at all. It's a gradual process, but I've been using it for about a month and my acne has improved a ton. I have mild cystic acne on my jawline, cheeks and chest, and I wash my face about two or three times per day. My skin isn't perfect, but the improvements have been pretty drastic." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon ($6.07).
13. A matte lip cream that comes in 32 different (all equally fabulous) shades.
*buys all of them* *because why not be excessive?*
Promising review: "Love it! I'm a waitress, and nothing is worse than going to your tables with cracked, peeling, and faded lips. But I don't even have to check my compact with this stuff, and I love how vibrant it is, too! Where has this product been all my life?" —Erynn
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
14. A milky mist that will hydrate the bleep out of thirsty skin.
Promising review: "The smell is beautiful! This mist adds a light layer of moisture to my face, which enhances my AM and PM skincare routine — this is a great value for the price." —SunshineCAH
Get it from Target ($15).
15. An ultra-thin pencil that will enhance your facial caterpillars AKA your eyebrows.
16. A purifying facial cleanser that'll get all the gunk out of your pores.
Promising review: "This cleanser is spectacular! I can't say enough good things. I have extremely sensitive skin (combo in the summer, and dry in the winter), and this is the only cleanser I need! It cleanses deeply without stripping moisture from my skin." —miss.e
17. A permanent hair dye for when going to the salon isn't in your budget.
18. A 2-in-1 foundation and concealer that provides full coverage. Yeehaw to no dark circles, redness, etc.
Promising review: "I've tried tons of different high-end and drugstore foundations, but this beats them all! It covers absolutely everything and looks incredibly natural. I've gotten so many compliments, and I'm beyond satisfied." —Claudya Kuykendall
Get it from Amazon ($6.64).
19. A concealer that will conceal your dark circles AKA make it seem like you got more than three hours of sleep.
Netflix: the best thing about our world, the worst thing about our world.
Promising review: "I find that this product helps with the dark circles under my eyes. I use it daily with or without any other makeup. I apply it with the applicator then tap it with my finger to blend. It really brightens up the area." —Magpie1978
Get it from Amazon ($7.89). Available in six shades.
20. A butter bronzer that'll give your skin a nice glow...even if it hasn't made contact with the sun in several days.
Hey, it happens.
Promising review: "First, this package totally sold me this product. Second, whoa! This stuff's amazing! It goes on smoothly over my makeup, and smells so delicious. It gives a dewy and velvety finish; not shiny, cakey, or sparkly." —MoonlitBeachLover
Get it from Amazon ($14.20).
21. Micellar water that will remove your makeup and cleanse your face without irritating your skin. PLUS it acts as a toner.
Talk about a triple-threat, am I right?
Promising review: "I use this every night before I shower to remove my makeup, and it does very well! I love how I can wear a full face of makeup with waterproof eyeliner and mascara and then have it melt off within seconds by the end of the day. Since I have stubborn makeup, I apply the micellar water to a cotton pad and hold the soaked pad to my eye for a few seconds. I also believe that this also helps control my acne because if you effectively take off your makeup before your actual cleansing routine, cleansing will be more effective." —Lilnug
Get it from Amazon ($6.79). Available in three scents.
22. An oil-free concealer that provides natural-looking coverage.
23. A Palmer's cocoa butter swivel stick that will help with chapped lips, dry skin, blemishes, and scars, AKA everything.
Promising review: "This is the best lip balm on the market. I've tried Chapstick, ESOS, Burt's Bees, and Carmex among others — but no other products deliver like this one. Just one application and it instantly moisturizes and protects my lips." —E. Gonzalez
Get it from Target ($2.19).
Go forth and prosper, young makeup aficionados on a budget.
Go forth and prosper, young makeup aficionados on a budget.
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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