My Drugstore Makeup Recommendations (Eyes, Face, Lips, Nails)

Hello all! Today's post will feature my favorite makeup products from the drugstore. I realize that not all use high end cosmetics, and not all use drugstore. I like to think I sit somewhere in between. I typically prefer higher end, but there are a lot of drugstore products that have really pleasantly surprised me. I decided to name a few in each category.

I do want to note that I won't be listing drugstore makeup products that I have not personally tried. I can think of a lot of items I have heard people talk about, but I don't feel right posting them unless I personally tried them. 

All of the products listed you can find at Ulta, Bed Bath Beyond and drugstores like Walgreens and Meijer. You can find ELF at Target stores.

Eyes

Eyeshadow: 

• Rimmel Glam Eye Mono Eyeshadow in "Backstage" (review here)
• Wet & Wild "Nutty"
• Ulta Eyeshadow (I really like the shade "Truffle")
• NYX Single Eye Shadow

Eyeshadow Palettes: Post with my favorites is HERE

Eyeshadow Primer: 

• I don't have one for this category but I have been curious about NYX High Definition Eyeshadow Base

Eyeshadow Loose Pigment: 

• NYX Ultra Pearl Mania (thanks to my friend Mary for showing me this!)

Cream Eyeshadow: 

• Maybelline Color Tattoo (Bad to the Bronze is my favorite)

Cream Eyeliner: 

• ELF Cream Eyeliner
• Maybelline Eye Studio

Pencil Eyeliner: 

• NYX Slide On Eye Pencil
• L'Oreal Extra-Intense Liquid Pencil Eyeliner

Liquid Eyeliner: 

• Wet & Wild Mega Liner
• NYX Super Fat Marker
• L'Oreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner

Mascara: 

• CoverGirl Lash Blast (review here)
• Neutrogena Healthy Volume (review here)
• Neutrogena Healthy Length (review here)
• Maybelline Lash Discovery
• Maybelline Great Lash BIG

Eye brushes:

• Real Techniques (Stippling brush review here)
• Flirt Cosmetics 
• Ulta
• Eco Tools
• ELF

Eyebrow powder/pencil: 

• I actually prefer to use a matte eyeshadow that matches my brows over a brow pencil. Check out NYX Nude Matte Eyeshadow for shades. I find pencils to be too hard to work with and stiff.

Brow Wax: 

• NYX Eyebrow Shaper

Makeup Remover: 

• Almay oil free eye makeup remover pads (review here)
• Neutrogena makeup remover cleansing towelettes  (review here)
• Equate Facial Cleansing Towelettes (Walmart brand)

Face

Primer: Sorry, I do not have any because I do not use silicone based primers

Foundation: 

• L'Oreal True Match (my review here)

Concealer: 

• L'Oreal True Match
• Physician's Formula Conceal RX (only for heavy duty coverage)
• Physician's Formula Concealer Stick

Under Eye Concealer: 

• Garnier Skin Renew Anti Dark Circle Roller (Tinted one)
• L'Oreal Visible Lift

Powder: 

• Physician's Formula Mineral Face Powder
• Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation

Bronzer: 

• Palladio Mosaic in "Sun Kissed" (review here)
• Physician's Formula (has many different kinds)
• Flirt! Bring on the bronze in "Golden Minx" (Flirt! is at Kohl's only)

Blush: 

• ELF Studio
• ELF Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder (great buy - 2 products in one for around $3)
• Flirt! Peek-a-blush (Flirt! is at Kohl's only)

Highlighter: 

• Palladio Herbal Mosaic in "Fairy Pink"
• Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips

Face brushes: 

• Real Techniques
• ELF Studio

Brush cleaner: 

• ELF Daily Brush Cleaner (for spot cleaning)
• ELF Brush Shampoo

Lips

Lipstick: 

• NYX Round Label (review for nude shades here)
• Revlon Lip Butters
• Revlon Super Lustrous

Lipgloss:

• Revlon Super Lustrous lip gloss (I wear "Peach Petal" all the time)
• NYX Mega Shine lip gloss (great selection of shades...I really like "Sugar Pie")

Lip balm: 

• Avon Care Deeply Lip Balm (link here)
• EOS Lip Balm

Lipliner: Sorry, no recommendations as I don't wear lip liner

Nails

Base Coat: 

• Revlon Colorstay Base Coat

Top Coat: 

• Revlon Colorstay Top Coat

Polish: 

• Essie (my favorite brand)
• Revlon Colorstay
• Sally Hansen Extreme Wear
• Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure

Remover: 

• Cutex Twist & Scrub
• Onyx

Nail Dryer:

• DeMert Nail Enamel Dryer

I plan to do a follow up series to this post featuring Skincare, Haircare, Handcare, & Footcare. Please let me know if you would be interested in seeing that!

Also, please make sure to list your drugstore favorites below! I can think of many drugstore makeup items I have heard good things about that I haven't tried. I don't recommend products I have not personally tried/tested. So, if you use something that you love please make sure to list it below for others! :)

Thanks for reading,

Carly