THE BEST DRUGSTORE BEAUTY BUYS

​No one can be blamed for thinking the pricier the product, the better it is; however this isn’t always the case. Whether buying makeup or moisturizers, there are some amazing products that you can pick up from your local drugstore that will do the job just as well (and sometimes even better!) than expensive department store products. Whether it’s a mask for your hair, or the perfect blusher, here are EV’s top drugstore picks that will have you glowing and shinning whilst not breaking the bank!

SKINCARE
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No 7 Protect And Perfect Advanced

One of the best serums on the market, this product not only soothes skin but helps the skin to produce more collagen when used, with the help of the ingredient matrixyl. Available at Target

No 7 Lift and Luminate Cream

Containing SPF 15, the texture of the cream creates a glossy feel whilst easily being absorbed into the skin making it perfect to apply before makeup whilst preventing wrinkles. Available at Boots $24.99

MAKEUP
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FOUNDATION

​L’oreal True Match

Known as one of the best foundations on the market and available in 34 colors, L’Oreal uses it’s patented technology to perfectly match your skin tone and texture. Priced at just $10.95, what’s not to love? With its light to medium coverage, it’s great for building coverage and contains SPF 17 making it perfect as we head into summer.

BLUSHER

L’oreal True Match Blush, available in 12 colors, this blusher is perfect for building color and blends easily, making it a great product to take you from day to night.  Available at Target or Boots (UK) 
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EYE SHADOW

Slightly more expensive than a regular drugstore product, but still significantly less than department store eyeshadows, this palette by Sonia Kashuk ($19.99) is a great palette to add to your makeup bag. With a mix of both neutral colors as well as pinky hues, black and grey and with its blendable formula, this palette can be used on eyebrows as well as cheeks and as a contour kit.

LIPSTICK

Priced at $9.99, Soap and Glory’s Mother Pucker Lipstick is by far one of the best drugstore lipsticks on the market. Available in 12 colors, it has a creamy consistency making it easy to apply. With its plumping effect it moisturizes and leaves your lips with a glossy finish. Perfect!

MASCARA 

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara in Blackest Black has long been known as one of the best drugstore mascaras. With lash building formula, it gives a full and thick looking lash. Available from CVS, $5.99

HAIRCARE 

HAIRMASK

Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask

For super dry or over-styled hair, this mask will help give weakened hair a soft finish and help regain it’s shine, working from the center of the hair all the way to the outside.

Containing olive that helps penetrate the center of the hair, meadowfoam seeds which helps bind moisture to the middle of the hair and sweet almond that wraps the surface of the hair. When used once a week, it will help restore your hair to its former pre-overstyled glory. Available at Target $5.99

SHAMPOO

Priced at an incredible 99 cents, VO5 shampoo has a unique formula that consists of 5 essential vitamins that will help nourish, moisturize and hydrate your hair to help thicken and leave it feeling fuller and it's priced at an incredible $0.99 Available at Walgreens 

TIPS ON HOW TO APPLY YOUR DRUGSTORE BEAUTY BUYS:

APPLYING FOUNDATION

One of the best ways to give yourself a look of professionally applied makeup is to use a makeup sponge. Although pricey, The Original Beauty Blender at $19.99 will give you a flawless application when applying your foundation. Be sure to damp the sponge first, then apply some foundation to your hand and apply to the sponge. Dab on face and evenly blend for an airbrushed flawless finish.

• Bronzer (for contouring)

Starting at the top of the ear, apply your bronzer down in a diagonal line running parallel to the bottom of the nose. Be sure to stop about an inch away from the end of the nose itself to give a contoured cheekbone

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• Blusher

When using a blusher, choose one that works well with the undertone of your skin color. The best way to use the correct color is by choosing one that matches the color of your skin when you have a natural glow. Apply to the apples of cheeks with a brush and sweep upwards.

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• Mascara

Before applying mascara use an eyelash curler on eyelashes. Clamp down on eyelashes for approx. 20 seconds. Next apply mascara. To avoid clumping apply by using a side to side motion and finally sweep up.

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• Eyeshadow

Make the most of your eyes by knowing what color goes best with your eye color. By using a shade that is the opposite of your own eye color will help make them ‘pop’. The most flattering color for green eyes are pinky, or violet shades, gold and bronze hues are perfect for brown eyes, and for blue eyes, silver and grey shadows work best.

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• Lipstick

To ensure your lipstick stays put, take a dab of foundation and apply it to you your lips and apply over as you would a lip balm. Be sure to smooth it out evenly. Next blot your lips with a tissue, and then apply lipstick. This will not only help it last a lot longer, it will also give it a good color base to help make your color of choice stand out more!

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