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Affordable Drugstore Makeup Essentials

Oct 16, 2024

Key Points from Makeup Recommendations Presentation

Introduction

  • Presenter has tested thousands of makeup products over many years.
  • Today's focus is on top 15 drugstore makeup products.
  • Product selection is based on formula quality and affordability.

Recommended Products

1. L'Oreal Infallible 24-hour Fresh Wear Powder

  • Packaging: Plastic with red edges; comes with a sponge.
  • Usage: Versatile as bronzer or face powder.
  • Formula: Smooth, matte finish, blends beautifully.
  • Comparison: Rivals high-end like Dior.
  • Price: $16, available at drugstores.

2. Milani Stay Put Eyeliner

  • Type: Retractable pencil.
  • Features: High pigmentation, gel-like formula, long-lasting.
  • Usage: Precise line or smokey eye look.

3. Ence Pure Nude Baked Blush

  • Price: $6 for 7g of product.
  • Features: Smooth, medium pigmentation, buildable.
  • Color: 04 Bold heart.
  • Comparison: Larger than luxury brands.

4. Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless Foundation

  • Features: Matte finish, medium to full coverage.
  • Comparison: Similar to Estee Lauder Double Wear.
  • Price: $11, glass packaging.

5. NYX Butter Gloss

  • Price: $6.
  • Features: Non-tacky, medium pigmentation.
  • Colors: Wide range available.

6. Milani Cheek Kiss Cream Blush

  • Price: $11 for 6g.
  • Features: Shine, blendability, pigmentation.
  • Color: 120 Coral Crush.

7. e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter

  • Price: $14.
  • Usage: Highlighter, mix with foundation.
  • Comparison: Rivals Charlotte Tilbury.

8. Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer

  • Price: $9.
  • Features: Lightweight, medium pigmentation.
  • Usage: Does not settle into fine lines.

9. L'Oreal True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum

  • Price: $20.
  • Features: Medium coverage, satin finish.
  • Application: Best with brush or sponge.

10. NYX Lift and Snatch Brow Tint Pen

  • Price: $7.
  • Features: Fine hair strokes, long-lasting.

11. Ardell Winks Press on Lashes

  • Price: $12.
  • Features: Trio lashes, pre-glued, easy application.

12. L'Oreal Color Lipsticks

  • Price: $1.49.
  • Features: Creamy, satin finish, medium to full coverage.

13. Essence The Highlighter

  • Price: $4 for 9g.
  • Features: Smooth, natural shine, finely milled.

14. L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara

  • Price: $11.
  • Features: Thickening, carbon black formula.

15. Colourpop Stone Cold Fox Eyeshadow Palette

  • Price: $35 for 30 shades.
  • Features: Cool tones, varied shades, high-quality made in the USA.

Conclusion

  • Presenter invites comments on other drugstore favorites.
  • Encourages viewers to have fun with makeup shopping.
  • Ends with a teaser for next week's video.