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    21 Holy Grail Drugstore Beauty Products That Work Just As Well As High-End Ones

    These products definitely won't break the bank!

    1. A good under-eye cream is essential if you ask me. This e.l.f. Holy Hydration! one is infused with hyaluronic acid and peptides to help minimise dark circles.

    2. This water-based gel primer from NYX Professional Makeup helps makeup grip to your skin and makes your gorgeously applied glam last for up to eight hours!

    3. The Physician's Formula Murumuru butter bronzer has become a staple in my makeup collection. It instantly warms the complexion and doesn't look muddy on the skin.

    4. If you're looking for a full-coverage foundation that looks flawless on the skin and last for up to 30 hours, then you need to try this Superstay Active Wear foundation from Maybelline.

    5. Smooth your skin before makeup application with this Poreless Putty primer from e.l.f. Cosmetics. It's infused with squalane for optimal hydration, making it perfect for all skin types.

    6. Cover those dark circles with this cult-classic concealer from Maybelline! It's perfect for concealing blemishes and can even be used for contouring too.

    7. This micro brow pencil from NYX works just as well as the high-end versions I've tried and comes at a fraction of the price!

    8. I'm sorry but you need to get your hands on the Maybelline Sky High mascara! It instantly curls and volumises your lashes, and doesn't give that clumpy effect either.

    9. Give your skin the pampering it deserves using the ultra-hydrating face mask from Garnier! It's jam-packed with chamomile and hyaluronic acid to help keep your skin feel its best.

    10. I'm in love with this warm-toned eyeshadow palette from Makeup Revolution! It's filled with super-pigmented mattes and shimmers and looks great on all skin tones.

    11. If you're looking for a brow pomade that won't break the bank, go ahead and try this highly pigmented one from Maybelline. It can last for up to 24 hours!

    12. TikTok is currently obsessed with the L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24-hour Freshwear foundation and TBH, they have every right to be! It has a breathable, transfer-proof formula that looks luminous on the skin.

    13. Who needs to buy an expensive beauty sponge when you can grab this Real Techniques one for a fraction of the price and it'll perform exactly the same, if not better!

    14. I've been seriously impressed with this hydrating cleanser from CeraVe lately. It's fragrance-free, perfect for normal to dry skin types, and is great for removing makeup and impurities.

    15. If you're looking for a lipstick that won't transfer onto your face mask, then you need to try the Superstay Matte Ink liquid lipstick from Maybelline.

    16. Looking for an affordable highlighter? This easy-to-blend formula from Wet n Wild looks glowy on all skin tones and doesn't appear chalky either.

    17. This cult-classic matte pressed powder from Rimmel London is seriously loved by many! It smooths makeup texture and offers up to six hours of shine control.

    18. This 2-in-1 bronzer and highlighter compact from W7 is a direct dupe for the amazing Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar.

    19. Brighten your complexion with this NIP+FAB vitamin C serum. It'll help to even out your skin tone and also has anti-inflammatory properties too!

    20. I honestly swear by this Neutrogena Hydro Boost gel cream! It contains purified hyaluronic acid to help hydrate the skin, as well as botanical trehalose to lock in moisture.

    21. Grab yourself this waterproof Epic Ink Liner eyeliner from NYX! It's incredibly precise and can be used to achieve both thin and thick strokes.