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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Stonehill chapter.

Love makeup but don’t want to break the bank? Go to your local drugstore (CVS, Walgreens, etc.) and get these items for $20 each or less. 

 

1. Primer: Maybelline Master Prime Primer – $9.99

This primer easily blurs your skin allowing for a perfect base for your foundation. Give this a try for an airbrush effect!

 

2. Foundation: Maybelline Fit Me! Dewy and Smooth Foundation – $6

This long lasting foundation will leave you with a full-coverage, but lightweight look. With over 40 shades to choose from, it is perfect for daily wear. 

 

3. Concealer: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer – $9.99

This concealer works well to brighten up the under eye area, as well as covers up any blemishes you want to disappear! Perfect for an everyday look!

 

4. Bronzer: Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer – $14.95

This formula will not only give you a golden glow, but also is infused with murumuru butter making it creamy and seconds as a skin care product. Find your perfect match from a range of four different shades from the collection. 

 

5. Blush: Milani Rose Powder Blush – $6

This gorgeous blush will look just as pretty on your cheeks as it does in the compact. 

 

6. Eye Shadow: Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Eyeshadow Palette – $16.99

This eyeshadow palette allows you to create an everyday look, as well as a night out look!

 

7. Mascara: Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara – $8.99

This mascara is a cult classic and for a good reason. The formula is long lasting, thickens and lengthens your lashes for a full-fan effect. I highly recommend this one!

 

8. Eyeliner: Milani Eye Tech Extreme Liquid Eyeliner – $7.99

The thin, felt tip allows for easy appliance, making it perfect for beginners!

 

9. Setting Spray: NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray – $9

Perfect for mattifying any look!

 

10. Lipstick: Milani Amore Mattes Lip Crème – $5.39

This gorgeous, pigmented formula delivers a smooth finish and will last all night!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maya Graham

Stonehill '22

Maya is currently a senior at Stonehill College. She is majoring in psychology and minoring in educational studies. She hopes to work with kids after graduating as a child psychologist. While she loves to write, she also loves to play volleyball. When she's on campus she enjoys being with her friends and when she goes home she enjoys being with her dogs, Shiloh and Millie.