In the beauty world, there many amazing products that you can get at Sephora, Ulta, or even online. Yet, they are insanely expensive. For most people (especially college students), it can be tough to get the products you think you need in order to feel and look your best. If you love makeup and beauty but don’t have the cash to go all out on fancy products, these helpful drugstore hacks will help you achieve the perfect makeup routine.
Maybelline Superstay Full Coverage Foundation -$8.39
Maybelline released this newly formulated foundation this past year. Along with their other lines of foundations, the Super Stay foundation is definitely a go-to if you are looking for a 24 hour, full coverage, seamless finish. This foundation is terrific if needed for prom, a formal, wedding, or any other event that requires a flawless, long-wearing makeup look. This foundation is also great to just wear on the daily. Whether you’re trying to achieve a natural or full-on glam look on the skin, this foundation is easy to build up or down with any completed makeup look.
Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder -$4.99
If you desire a stunning glow to top off your makeup look but find it difficult to do so without buying an expensive highlighter, then this highlighter is perfect for you! Thankfully, this Wet n Wild highlighter is soft and easy to blend in (even with just your fingertips) but is absolutely shiny enough to bring out those cheekbones.
L’Oréal Lash Paradise Mascara -$10
A voluminous mascara is ALWAYS essential when wearing makeup. Sometimes just popping on a banging mascara and leaving the house can entirely change your look. Since mascara is an important tool in any great makeup look, the Lash Paradise mascara is the holy grail when it comes to length, volume, and separated lashes.
NYX Professional Makeup Intense Butter Gloss- $7
A soft, creamy lip is almost always the goal when trying to find a new lip product. With this NYX Butter Gloss, you are able to achieve such vibrant colors–whether it’s a peachy nude or a bold red. This long-lasting gloss has an alluring finish and is comfortable to wear for any occasion
NYX Micro Brow Pencil- $10
If you are looking to have sleek, defined brows, but also want to achieve a natural look, this NYX Pencil is for you. Coming in 8 different shades, it’s thin design allows for you to be able to draw in brow hairs if you desire or to just fill them in. The pencil is also convenient because it’s buildable formula allows you to shape your brows to look full and flawless.