Top 5 Drugstore Beauty Favorites : April 2013

Hey guys,

So, I am a drugstore makeup junkie. And by junkie, I mean junkie. I can spend hours in the makeup section of Target and not think twice about it. And it's not because I'm cheap, like you may be thinking. Certain products are worth the splurge at stores like Sephora, of course, I'll be the first to admit that. But certain things just aren't worth the money! I have found a couple of products that I have sworn by this month that you guys should know about.

1. Physicians Formula Conceal RX concealer in Natural light : $6-$8
- This stuff is my holy grail. It is THE best concealer I've ever tried. I have really dark circles ( thanks dad) and I use this every morning to cover it up. I've paid $40+ for the Amazing Cosmetics Amazing concealer, and the Conceal RX by Physicians is literally an exact drugstore dupe. The consistancy is extremely thick, and creamy. You literally need a tiny dab for blemishes, and they disapear. You'll fall in love if you deal with the same dark circles that I do.

2. Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Natural : $5-$6
- From about 7th grade until my junior year of highschool I used the MAC mineralize skin finish natural, which costs about $20. The summer between junior and senior year, I watched a haul video on youtube, which included this Rimmel powder, and decided to try it. If you're looking for an everyday matte finish powder to set your makeup, or even wear on it's on, Rimmel nailed it. This powder is awesome, and lasts all day. It controls shine on my combo oily skin, and I am obsessed with it. It's super cheap and easily a dupe for the MAC mineralize skinfinish. Apply with a fluffy all over face or kabuki brush, and you're on your way.



3. Nivea Lip Butters : $4-$5

- I couldn't list a specific scent of the Nivea Lip Butter, because I purchased them all and cannot commit to a favorite. I was a lunatic trying to find these when they first came out. I am an avid beauty blog reader, and Fleur De Force, one of my favorite youtubers, posted these a couple months ago. They were released in the UK before they came to the US and they are seriously amazing. I carry the original in my bag at all times, and I don't think I could live without these now! They come in four scents, and I think they're easily comparable to the Rose Bud Salve you can buy in the pots at Sephora.

4. Maybelline Great Lash lots of lashes Mascara in Blackest Black: $4-$6
- I am a mascara freak. I love really really full, thick lashes. If I'm in a rush, and need to get ready super quick, I'll throw on some of the Rimmel powder, curl my lashes, and use this Maybelline mascara. It's the throw back pink and green tube of mascara that we've all grown to love, but with a new type of brush. The tapered tip of the brush gets every single lash and the formula of the mascara allows your lashes to be full without looking flakey, or chunky.

5. ELF liquid eyeliner in Black: $1
- I wear winged eyeliner on a daily basis if I'm getting ready for school or work. I have always used liquid liner and have seriously mastered the tecnique of the wing. And I will admit that. I've been doing it since about 8th grade, so If I didn't have it perfect by now we'd have an issue. I use to splurge on eyeliner, seeing as it was a product I'd always use. I tried the ELF liquid liner after seeing an add for it, and have been hooked. The brush is perfect, and easily controllable. The formula is really opaque, and it dries quickly. The best part? It's $1. What the hell can you buy for a dollar in today's makeup world. The best liquid liner ever.



What are your drugstore picks?
Are you willing to splurge on certain products?
Tell me about it in the comments below!
Until then,
-K.