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Watch This Beauty Influencer Get A Flawless Face With Only Drugstore Makeup

You don't have to spend a small fortune to get your best beat.
This Beauty Influencer Gets A Flawless Face With Only Drugstore Makeup
By Shalwah Evans · Updated October 23, 2020

Having a variety of prestige products in your beauty arsenal is nice, but it isn’t anymore necessary than having a bunch of designer active wear. It doesn’t have to be pricey to get the job done. And when it comes to makeup, there are so many drugstore brands that have the same high quality as the department and specialty store brands. It is possible to get an impeccable beat using only drugstore cosmetics.

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🧚🏽‍♀️drugstore/affordable tutorial time🧜🏾‍♀️ – Products: @maybelline superstay in caramel @lorealmakeup true match concealer in caramel @elfcosmeticsuk cameo concealer in tan sand & deep chestnut @makeuprevolution banana deep setting powder @sleekmakeup contour palette in medium @superdrug collection eyeliner @superdrug collection glam crystal Liner @morphebrushes jacklyn hill palette (inner corner) @ardellbeauty lashes in double wispie @nipandfab blush stick in electric apricot @bourjoisparis lip liner in sweet brown-ie @nyxcosmetics_uk butter gloss in madeline @sleekmakeup contour kit (to highlight) @mariobadescu facial spray song: @theinternet – just saying/i tried thanks for watching🧜🏾‍♀️

A post shared by Bella Michelle (@onlybells_) on May 12, 2019 at 3:17am PDT

In this video posted earlier this summer, beauty influencer Bella Michele executed a flawless face using only drugstore makeup. I was inspired by this because, as much as I love to feel fancy with expensive beauty splurges, my budget doesn’t always care about my feelings. I don’t quite have the hand skills as she does, but I’m happy as long as the products hold up through the day.

From primer and foundation, to contour and highlight, you can purchase it all at affordable prices, without looking cheap. Here are my picks for an all drugstore look that’ll still give you a flawless beat.

01
NYX Professional Makeup Studio Perfect Photo-Loving Primer
This primer is silky so it’s easy to apply with your fingertips or a blender. It’s a great primer for any skin type, and comes in additional colors for correcting and concealing.
This Beauty Influencer Gets A Flawless Face With Only Drugstore Makeup
NYX Professional Makeup
available at Target $6 Shop Now
02
Revlon ColorStay Foundation
Of all the foundations that I’ve used, I always come back to this one. It gives me the perfect coverage without being heavy, and the price is always right.
This Beauty Influencer Gets A Flawless Face With Only Drugstore Makeup
Revlon
available at Target $13 Shop Now
03
e.l.f. Lightweight Color Neutralizing Pen
This is my go-to for the very dark circles under my eyes. I use this corrector for optimal efficacy of my concealer.
This Beauty Influencer Gets A Flawless Face With Only Drugstore Makeup
e.l.f.
available at e.l.f. $6 Shop Now
04
Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palette
This contour palette comes in three color ranges so that everyone can get those cheekbones Instagram popping, no matter the angle or light.
This Beauty Influencer Gets A Flawless Face With Only Drugstore Makeup
Black Radiance
available at Walgreens $8 Shop Now
05
Physician’s Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer
This bronzer always gives me that Bruce-Leroy-at-the-end-of-the-movie-when-he-becomes-the-master kind of glow.
This Beauty Influencer Gets A Flawless Face With Only Drugstore Makeup
Physician’s Formula
available at CVS $17 Shop Now
06
Milani Baked Blush
I’ve been using Milani blushes for more than a decade. They warm up my face without stripping my wallet, and they always have so many colors to choose from so I can change up my look with each occasion.
This Beauty Influencer Gets A Flawless Face With Only Drugstore Makeup
Milani
available at Milani $8 Shop Now
07
Absolute New York 2-in-1 Brow Perfecter
This easy to use brow filler with pomade is perfect for anyone who loves the bushy brow look but needs a little help in the hair area.
This Beauty Influencer Gets A Flawless Face With Only Drugstore Makeup
Absolute New York
available at Absolute New York $8 Shop Now
08
L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Mascara
When I first saw this tiny brush I though it would do nothing for my unruly lashes. But it was more impactful than a dozen other brands I tried, including some prestige.
This Beauty Influencer Gets A Flawless Face With Only Drugstore Makeup
L’Oréal Paris
available at Walgreens $11 Shop Now
09
Nicka K Thirty Two Colors Palette
For this price you might think that these colors won’t have the impact that you want, but the hues are rich and they last, giving you a beautiful eye throughout the day.
This Beauty Influencer Gets A Flawless Face With Only Drugstore Makeup
Nicka K
available at Nicka K $6 Shop Now
10
Kiss New York Dead Sexy Liner
I don’t go anywhere without this liner. The wide barrel-body makes it easy to grip and the felt tip runs across skin so smoothly, allowing you to get quick and perfect lines.
This Beauty Influencer Gets A Flawless Face With Only Drugstore Makeup
Kiss New York
available at Sam’s Beauty $6 Shop Now
11
Maybelline SuperStay 24hr 2-Step Lipcolor
This two-step lip stain truly gives you all day color in the prettiest hues. Instead of only applying the balm over the color, use it before also, giving you the most moisture so lips don’t dry out so quickly through the day.
This Beauty Influencer Gets A Flawless Face With Only Drugstore Makeup
Maybelline
available at Walmart $8 Shop Now
TOPICS:  affordable beauty drugstore beauty drugstore makeup
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