I love trying new makeup products all the time. Although I do like to splurge sometimes on more expensive makeup, I'm always looking for a pleasurable drugstore alternative to save money. Here are five drugstore makeup products that I absolutely savor because they're both inexpensive and mammoth quality. You definitely get way more than what you pay.
LashBlast Mascara by CoverGirl
LashBlast is my favorite mascara by far. CoverGirl promises "a blast of lush, volumized lashes" and it's original formula will "max-out each and every lash, leaving you with the ultimate big lash look." It definitely delivers on its promise. There was minimal clumping and smearing, plus it only took two coats of mascara to make my eyelashes look long and luxe. It also left them feeling softer than they normally do with other mascaras. I wear contacts and use the water-proof version, and I've never had problems with it irritating my eyes. You can buy this mascara for only $7.65 from your local drugstore, Walgreens, Target, or Wal-Mart.
L'Oreal Linear Intense Eyeliner
L'Oreal Linear Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner promises that it "allows you to create delicately thin or dramatically bold lines with precision." The felt tip makes it easier to apply and control what kind of line you want. It doesn't smear easily and stays on all day, through heat and sweat. I've customary this eyeliner while I was working out, when I cried at a movie, and when I've taken naps, and it has never once smeared or advance off. It also dries quickly once you place it on, so it's broad for when you're in a rush. I also wear contacts and it has never irritated my eyes or gotten into my eyes (a major problem with some other eyeliners). You can buy this eyeliner for $8.25-8.50 from your local drugstore, Walgreens, Target, or Wal-Mart.
L'Oreal HiP High Intensity Pigments Eyeshadows
HiP concentrated eyeshadow duo is formulated with high intensity pigments that promise "to not fade when applied to skin." These eyeshadows are the absolute best pigmented eyeshadows I have ever encountered in a drugstore, and are definitely a bargain for the trace. While the eyeshadow isn't as good as MAC, it is a expansive drugstore alternative and definitely worth it if you're on a budget. The colors are pretty bold, so they're not for everyone but they're ample to play around with and wear during the night. You may need to reapply if you wear it all day, but the color usually stays on without fading too much. There are a wide variety of colors to choose from and you can buy any of the eyeshadow duos from your local drugstore. The price ranges from $6.25-7.99, depending on wher you go.
L'Oreal Colour Juice Sheer Juicy Lip Gloss
L'Oreal's Colour Juice Sheer Juicy Lip Gloss is a nice alternative for Lancome's more expensive Juicy Tubes. The gloss is sheer enough to apply without a mirror, while serene being colorful enough to give a tint to your lips. It's also great to use as a topcoat for your lipstick or lip liner. It usually stays on exquisite well, but like most other lipgloss it will need to be reapplied if you're wearing it all day. It comes in 18 colors, and it's available at drugstores for $6.00-7.99.
Maybelline VolumeXLSeduction Lip Plumper Lip Gloss
Maybelline's VolumeXL Seduction Lip Plumper Lip Gloss has a cute applicator that looks a lot like e.l.f.'s Moisture Care Lip Color except for the velvety tip. It claims to plump up your lips and has the tingling sensation most lip plumpers beget. While I never noticed any exact plumping(but I haven't tried any lip plumpers that do), I really enjoyed the tingling sensation. It's less shiny than L'Oreal's Colour Juice, but it has better staying power. It comes in ten beautiful shades, and it's available at drugstores for $7.09-8.99.