Having no knowledge of makeup can be frustrating especially when you’re in line for a wedding. There are umpteen brands on the market and picking the right ones for yourself can be tricky. A few weeks ago, I did a high-end version of this post. Here's a drugstore version for you all.
Note: I haven’t tried everything from the list so I strongly suggest looking for reviews online before making a purchase.
PRIMER
- Palladio Herbal Foundation Primer
- Avon MagiX Face Perfector
- Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro Primer 002
- L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base
- Monistat Soothing Care Powder Gel
FOUNDATION
Combination/Oily Skin:
Dry/Normal Skin:
SETTING POWDER
- Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder
- Maybelline Dream Matte Pressed Powder
- Color Studio Professional Invincible Matte
- Avon Ideal Flawless Loose Powder
- Catrice Prime And Fine Translucent Loose Powder
- E.L.F. Studio High Definition Powder
EYE SHADOW PRIMER
- MUA Professional Eye Primer
- E.L.F. Mineral Eyeshadow Primer
- NYX HD High Definition Eyeshadow Base
- ArtDeco Eyeshadow Base
- Milani Eye Primer
EYE SHADOW PALETTES
- MUA Heaven & Earth Eye Shadow Palette
- MUA Undressed Palette
- Sleek Storm Palette
- Sleek Oh So Special Palette
- NYX Eye Shadow Palettes
- BH Cosmetics 120 Color Eye Shadow Palettes
EYELINER
Gel Eyeliner:
- Catrice Gel Eyeliner
- Essence Gel Eyeliner
- Maybelline Lasting Drama Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner
- Wet 'n' Wild Mega Eyes Creme Eyeliner
Liquid Eyeliner:
- Rimmel Exaggerate Liquid Eyeliner
- Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner
- Wet n Wild MegaLiner Liquid Eyeliner
- Milani Infinite Liquid Eye Liner
- Prestige Cosmetics Liquid Eyeliner
Pencil Eyeliner:
- Milani Liquif'eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencil
- Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner
- Rimmel Exaggerate Eye Definer
- Avon Glimmersticks eye liner
- Sleek MakeUP Eau La La Eyeliner
- NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil
- Milani shadow eyez 12 hr wear
- Rimmel Soft Kohl Eye Pencil
CONCEALER
- Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer
- L.A. Girl HD Pro Conceal Concealer
- Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer
- NYX HD Photogenic Concealer Wand
- Hard Candy Glamoflauge Concealer
MASCARA
- Cover Girl Lash Blast
- Maybelline Full 'N Soft Mascara
- L'Oreal Voluminous mascara
- Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara
- Cover Girl Lash Exact
- Maybelline Volum' Express One by One
- Cover Girl Professional Super Thick Lash Mascara
- Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara
- L'Oreal Lash Out
- Cover Girl Lash Blast Clump Crusher mascara
- Max Factor False lash effect
BLUSH
- Sleek MakeUP blush
- E.L.F. Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder
- Rimmel Mono Blush
- Milani Baked Blush
- Color Studio Professional Pro Blush
- E.L.F. Studio Blush
- Jordana Powder Blush
- MUA Makeup Academy Blusher
- DMGM Luminous Touch Cheek Blush
- Hard Candy Blush Crush Baked Blush
BRONZER
- Essence Sun Club Matt Bronzing Powder
- Wet 'n' Wild Bronzer
- Rimmel Natural Bronzer
- Catrice Sun Glow Matt bronzing powder
- Bourjois maxi delight bronzer
HIGHLIGHTER
- Hard Candy Glow All The Way in Doll Face
- MUA Undress Your Skin Highlighting Powder
- E.L.F. Studio Blush in Gotta Glow
- Accessorize Bronzer in Golden Sand
- E.L.F. Radiance Enhancer
- Vivo baked bronzer in healthy glow
- Hard Candy Moon Glow powder
LIP PENCIL
- Wet n Wild Color Icon Liner Creme Lipliner Pencil
- Rimmel Lasting Finish Lip Liner
- Rimmel 1000 kisses stay on Lip Liner
- Jordana Lip Liner
- Revlon Colorstay Lip Liner
- Catrice Precision Lip Liner
LIPSTICK
- Rimmel Lasting Finish
- Revlon Super Lustrous
- Color Studio Professional Color Rush
- Luscious Cosmetics Signature Lipstick
- Beautyuk lipstick
- Sleek MakeUP True Colour lipstick
- NYX Matte Lipstick
- Milani Color Statement Lipstick
- Revlon Colorburst Lipstick
- L’Oreal Color Riche Lipstick
- Revlon Matte Lipstick
- Wet 'n' Wild - Mega Last Lipstick
LIP GLOSS
- NYX Megashine Lipgloss
- Essence Stay Glossy
- Catrice Infinite Shine Lip Gloss
- Luscious Lip Couture
- Rimmel Apocalypse
- Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss
- Bourjois Effet 3 D Lipgloss
- Wet 'n' Wild Glassy Gloss
- Maybelline - Superstay Gloss
- Luscious Ultra Shine Lip Gloss
MAKE UP SETTING SPRAY
- E.L.F Mist & Set
- MUA Pro Mist Fixing spray
MAKE UP REMOVER
- Neutrogena Oil Free eye makeup remover
- Rimmel Gentle Eye Make Up Remover
- Avon Moisture effective Eye makeup remover
- Neutrogena Naturals Cleansing + Makeup Remover
- NIVEA VISAGE Refreshing Cleansing Milk