*Sigh* Makeup.. Probably the most fun part of being a girl! But not all of us can afford to spend $30 on a single lipstick, or want to; as glamorous as it might be. As especially in this day & age, lots of drugstore makeup can be just as convincing as their high end counterparts. And in all honesty, i.e. I have found drugstore mascara far better than high end ones. I wrote an article once, THE BEST PLACES TO SHOP FOR MAKEUP & ACCESSORIES ON A BUDGET!!, where I featured all kinds of places to buy makeup & accessories on a budget. But what are they? You can probably name a few brands, but do you know all of them? Here I will list all the least expensive makeup on the market!
E.L.F. Makeup Remover Wipes, $2, E.L.F. Tone Correcting Powder, $4, E.L.F. Powder Brush, $4, Concealer Brush, $3, Eye Primer & Liner Sealer, $3, E.L.F. makeup brush set $30 for 11 brushes,
-E.L.F. I’ve written about them before in the past; which stands for Eyes. Lips. Face. They’re my ultimate go to brand for makeup brushes when I don’t feel like spending a fortune on them. And lots of their products are $1-$3! One of my favorites to get from them are their false eyelashes, which only cost $2! They usually sell their products in Target, CVS, & Walmart, but they’ve also recently started their own stores, which I’ve been lucky enough to stop by. And let me tell you when I was there it was packed with women lining up to by their products!
Wet N Wild’s Cream Glitter Eyeshadow $1, Photofocus Setting Spray $5, 1 Step Wondergel Nail Color $5, Makeup brushes $1-$4 each
–Wet N’Wild I’ve mentioned them before, but they’ve changed a lot since I was a kid! Supposedly they sell an eyeliner every 20 seconds! I remember when I was a kid, they only offered eyeliners & lipsticks. Now they’ve branched out in a wide variety of different products! They pride themselves that they came out in 1979 with $1 lipsticks & nail polishes, and their prices have stayed the same ever since!
L.A. Colors Shimmering Loose Eyeshadow $1, L.A. Colors Matte Lipstick $1, L.A. Colors Lip / Cheek Tint $1, L.A. Colors Shimmering Loose Eyeshadow $1
–L.A. Colors You’d be surprised at how many products are only $1! One of the few drugstore makeup brands that’s budget friendly & cruelty free!
Essence Gel Nail Polish $2, Essence Soo Glow Highlighter $4, Essence’s Say No To Imperfections Concealer $3, Essence Blush Box $10, Essence Contour Powder $4,
–Essence This German import is making their debut stateside! Find them in your local Target or Ulta, and almost everything is $10 or under!
Animal Lip glosses $4, Hairbrush $5, Shimmer Lip Gloss $2, Nail Polish $4,
–Forever21 Yes it seems that our favorite fast fashion store offers lots of makeup & accessories too! And when you check out the beauty section of your local Forever21, you can find some Korean cosmetics mixed in as well! However, to find a wider variety & avoid the long lines, shop online!
NYC New York Color Lovatics by Demi Eye Shadow Kit $5, NYC New York Color Eye Shadow $3, NYC New York Color Matte Lip Color $2, NYC New York Color Waterproof Eyeliner $2,
–NYC New York Colors You might have seen this in your local drugstore. Recently they started a collaboration with pop star Demi Lovato, called Lovatics. The Demi Eye Shadow Kit (seen above) is widely seen as a dupe for Urban Decay’s Nude Palette. Get it literally for 1/5 the price!
Shany Cosmetics 24 Color Nail Polish Set $20, Shany Cosmetics Eyeliner Set $10, Shany Cosmetics Lip Gloss Set $13, Shany Cosmetics 88 Color Eyeshadow Palette $18
–Shany Cosmetics They are more well known for their large makeup kits. They may not seem like a great deal at first glance, but when you check out how much you’re getting for the price it’s actually a great deal! And these make great presents!
Click on the name of the brand to shop for more products! If anything, makeup is supposed to be expressive & fun! Here are examples that you can get what you want, & not let it break your wallet! Go out & put your best face forward!
I love Wet N’Wild brushes! They are really good.
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you should check out the other brands they’re really good as well!
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I’m def going to get the Demi eye pallet.! Like today!
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I’m so glad you did a post on this! I have recently started using wet & wild again (I hadn’t used it in years) and I really like it so I was looking for more beauty budget brands. I’ve never heard of Essence but for the price I’ll have to check it out
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that’s great go for it!
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I will check them out
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go for it!
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Thank you for posting this!! It has helped a lot.
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you’re welcome i’m glad you liked it!
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I LOVE Wet N Wild, there are so many good options in that line! I can’t wait to buy the “Bare It All” lipstick!
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I’m glad you like it too!
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I will make sure I tell my wife about the ELF makeup. Good prices
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great! go for it!
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I love the article. It goes to show you not all beauty HAS to cost a lot. Thanks for this great list.
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Thank you! I agree! That’s why I started writing in the first place! Because we want to look good, but not spend a fortune! Check back for more articles!
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These are great ideas.. I definitely want to try out la colors
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go for it!
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I love the Essence products too. So affordable but good quality too. Just a side note-their make up pencil sharpener is of equal quality to ones I have gotten at Sephora for $30!
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I agree! I love Sephora but a lot of their basic tools are overpriced!
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Great post. You can find inexpensive products that are very good. I didn’t think I would be a believer until I tried a few. It’s a big help when you are on a budget.
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