Best Drug Store Cosmetics

Jan 17, 2012

Meghan F.

I have done a couple reviews now , all of which were on expensive makeup. So now I am going to switch it up, I am going to tell you my top ten favorite mass cosmetics ( covergirl, maybelline, revlon.. ect) These products are cheap, and will never break the bank. But the quality is incredible!

10. Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara --> I bought this thinking "No way will it ever work" . Boy was I wrong! The brush on this product is very thick and long,comparable to "BadGal mascara by Benefit minus the fact that its half the price! Making it incredibly easy to get down to the root of your lashes! While at the same time, it only applies enough product to give you a natural look. ZERO clumping, ZERO flaking, and Zero fake disgusting goopy lashes! After using this product for three weeks, I really did notice a difference. My bottom lashes were so long I actually had to stop applying it there! I was blown away, this product is always my GOTO when I have a customer searching for a natural look for short lashes! Although really anyone could wear it !

9.Maybelline Moose Fondation --> This product is incredibly light , you can't even tell its on your face ! But unlike other light weight products its also got pretty good coverage! I recommend this product for anyone who has oily, to normal skin. It does not go dewy after hours a wear. And its completely matte, there is no need to set it with a powder! This is the perfect foundation on a budget. Price wise its alot cheaper than other foundations that compare to it, and you save a setting powder its win win!

8.Covergirl Lip perfection Lipcolor--> Probably the best lipstick I have ever tried even out of the most expensive brands. As far as Im concerned it offers everything you need in a lipstick. Vibrant color, large selection of shades, moistened my lips, and lasts for hours! I actually received this product from a friend, and didn't even try it for a month because I just kept thinking.. it cant be that fantastic. . But I was blown away , the color is true. Biggest bang in all of the lines when it comes to lipsticks!

7.For eye shadows I had a hard time deciding. See the problem with eye shadows is that in order for a color to appear as it looks in the pod, it has to have pigments and lots of them. Which most drugstore cheaper makeup brands lack due to the high price for them. Personally myself, I would not buy cheap eye shadows, I prefer to invest in a few good ones. But there are some that are alright. Best of all of them I would have to say is Revlons custom eye shadows. The colors are unique , and the shades are really smooth and vibrant. Of all the drugstore eye shadows , my least favorite is L'oreal.

6.My second favorite foundation is a liquid. Its my go to foundation in the winter! Perfect for anyone who is having a hard time with dry skin and flaking, which really at this time of year who isn't! Loreal Infallible liquid foundation is flawless looking! Covering everything in its path. In the summer this product is to moisturizing for my skin, but come winter its the only thing that works! It easily smooths out and moisturizes at the same time, leaving my face rejuvenated and plumped back up to moisture heaven ! This is an incredible product, that ALWAYS needs to be set with a loose or pressed powder to enjoy the full benefit!

5.Rimmels Vinyl Lipgloss-->My favorite of all time lip glosses. Why? Most of the time you can find this stuff for $4! Its cheap, its not sticky, and most of all the colors are fantastic! Dont be fooled , they have recently changed the packaging , but the product is the same good quality,cheap on your pocket formula!

4.L'oreal Extra Intense Liquid Pencil Eyeliner--> Perfect for anyone who is a fan of the smokey look. This pencil is incredible! Its soft, and creamy making it glide without pulling. And it actually does have some liqud eyeliner qualities! My favorite part of it is how easily it smudges though. Any time I need a quick and easy smokey eye this little guy does the trick! A rough line, and a qtip to smudge and its perfect!!! Trust me this product does not disappoint.

3. This product was also given to me , and was accidentally discovered! But I am HOOKED. Every time I wear this people compliment me and say my skin is glowing with radiance! EVERY TIME! Physicians Formula Happy Booster comes in many different shades and even as a bronzer. The shimmer effect is pearlesent Supposedly this formula has the ability to make you feel happier. I think that's a little far fetched. But I sure do love being complimented!

2.Physician Formula This product is another eye shadow, probably the best of the best. The only real issue is the price. Personally its overpriced for this brand, as most of there products are. Quality is fantastic though. All of there eye match eye shadows have incredible pigment. But than again why shouldn't they , they are the same price as top brand eye shadows.

1.My last favorite product comes from covergirl. There loose setting powder is a steal of a deal at only eight dollars, and when it comes to setting powders Im really not fussy. For how much product is provided and how cheap it is , this one takes the price. Plain and simple!

Jan 17, 2012

Devon R.

wet n wild have my favorite eye shadows, elf also have great products, nyx are also amazing love there lip products, i use maybelline foundations, dream smooth mousse is my favorite, and yeh those are me favorite brands of all time ! :D

Jan 17, 2012

Jill R.

For drugstore brand is Maybelline. They're not too expensive and they get the job done. I love their mascara- Falsies and the Colossal work extremely well. I don't use Revlon- I have never been happy with a Revlon purchase. Their stuff all seems too heavy and thick for me. I used to get Covergirl lips stuff until I discovered Red Apple Lipstick online. They are awesome AND you have 30 days to return it if you don't like the color. I have a major problem with buying drugstore lipstick and getting it home and then hating it. I love Red Apple Lipstick for that. I am now HOOKED! They are also high quality which is also nice. 

Jan 17, 2012

Mindy R.

Wet N Wild has amazing eyeshadow palettes. And I really love NYX cosmetics as well.

Jan 17, 2012

Meghan F.

Unfortantly NYX, and ELF isnt sold where I am :( And wet and wild is so hard to find! Thanks for the positive comments though everyone :)

Jan 18, 2012

Megan O.

I agree wet and wild has awesome eyeshadows. Nyx has great lip/eye pencils etc. Revlon colorstay foundation is good. Milani, Cover Girl, and Black Radiance is awesome for women of color. Loreal has good mascara and eye pencils. This list goes on and on lol

Jan 18, 2012

Shelly T.

@Meghan: You can order them both online. e.l.f.'s US site will ship to Canada (only thing is you'll have to pay exhorbitant shipping costs), and there are sites that sell NYX that will ship there (Makeup Geek store, for example).

My own favourite drugstore products (no real order)...

* Maybelline Fit Me - Good range of shades, and their lightest works well on my uber-fair skin.
* Revlon Colorstay - Another good drugstore foundation. (Wish they had a lighter shade than the lightest, though.)
* NYX Mega Shine Lip Glosses - Not sticky, comes in loads of different colours.
* NYC Smooth Skin Loose Powder - Well-milled, sets my makeup fantastically. (I now want the pressed version to keep in my handbag!)
* Prestige Total Intensity eyeliner pencil - Very pigmented, doesn't move. Works well on the waterline, too! :)
* L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara - Very black!
* Maybelline Great Lash (big wand) - A long-time favourite.

Jan 18, 2012

Sorell B.

MUA are an incrediable line of make up and they only cost a pound each product :) 

Jan 20, 2012

Stephanie M.

I dont really use drugstore products that often...but from the ones i have tried, my favorite products are:

1. Covergirl Natureluxe Foundation
2. Maybelline Color Tattoos
3. Revlon Lip Butters
4. Maybelline Baby Lips
5. Loreal Voluminous Million Lashes
6. Almay Clear Complexion Foundation/Concealer
7. ELF Lipsticks
8. Covergirl LashBlast