Tuesday, May 20, 2014

My Holy Grail Drugstore Makeup List




Foundation: Depending on the day, there are 2 foundations that I consider my "go-to's…"
L'Oreal True Match Lumi is perfect for days when my skin is on the dry side.  I also consider this foundation my favorite for daily use.  The coverage isn't too intense and it's very easy to blend this product into airbrushed perfection. 




Revlon Colorstay 24 Hr is my favorite long-wearing foundation.  I reach for this stuff on days when I want a very full coverage look.  Also when I know I might be sweating, traveling, or gone for a long period of time.  




Both of these foundations are incredible.  I still have not found a high end foundation that I like more than these two! 

Concealer:  I think I've tried every single concealer that is available at the drugstore (or close to it anyways).  I was beginning to accept that an amazing drugstore concealer may just not exist for me until I discovered L'oreal True Match Super-Blendable Concealer.




Again, I have yet to find a high end concealer that even remotely compares… 

This stuff is incredible! It blends like a dream, lasts for hours and hours, and does not crease as long as it's set with a powder!

Eyelid primer: It's taken me a long long long time to establish good eyeshadow skills.  Does anyone else feel that way???

Beautiful eyeshadow is perhaps the most difficult to achieve (for me anyways) when it comes to makeup, so an outstanding eyelid primer is critical!  My 2 favorites are: 

NYX Jumbo eye pencil in the shade "Milk" and Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil in the shade "continuous almond."





These are not your typical primers, however I find their thick & creamy consistencies and opacity to be absolutely GAME CHANGING when it comes to making your eyeshadow POP.  Trust me, either of these eye bases will change your life. :) 

Eyeshadow: I'm not gonna lie, I'm a snob when it comes to eyeshadow.  I typically reach for my big expensive palettes, but I thought I'd give an honorable mention to the Sally Girl Eye Shadow Connecting Compacts from Sally's beauty supply.  These babies, are a cheap thrill that offer some pretty impressive color pay off.  







Eyebrow pencil: My one and only, Maybelline Define-A-Brow Eyebrow Pencil.  Perfect for the girl who is nervous about her brows looking too "drawn on."  




Eyeliner: For the waterline, my all time favorite is Revlon Photoready Kajal Intense eyeliner in the shade, "Carbon Cleopatra."





For the eyelids, Revlon Colorstay Creme Gel Eye Liner "Brown" has been absolutely game changing for me.  I've struggled with eyeliner for years and years… I'm not sure if it's the gel formula or the fact that brown is a little more forgiving than black, but this product has revolutionized the way I do eyeliner!





Powder: Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder is my favorite for setting foundation (especially in my T-Zone), and e.l.f. Studio Tone Correcting Powder is my ALL TIME favorite for setting my under eye concealer.





Mascara:  If you follow me on Instagram, it will come as no surprise that I think Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara is THEBOMB.COM!





Bronzer & Blush: This is a recent rediscovered favorite of mine, and it has iconic status in the beauty blogging world… e.l.f. Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder in "St. Lucia"





Highlighter: This subtle, finely milled highlighter is gorgeous! It smells a little bit like coconuts too...Wet N Wild Coloricon Bronzer in "Reserve Your Canbana"




Setting Spray: If I'm feeling like I look a little too "cakey" or my powder is more visible than I'd like it to be, this setting spray is a life saver!  NYX Dewy Finish Long Lasting Setting Spray





Lips: There are way TOO many AMAZING drugstore lip products to have a sole favorite, but I'd like to give a special shout out to the Milani lipsticks and lip glosses for being so incredible when it comes to pigmentation, texture, taste, longevity… and they are SOOO affordable!!




There you have it! My list of holy grail makeup products (at least for the time being #makeupjunkie).  I hope this inspires you to try some new things! 

Until next time,