5 Drugstore Makeup Items that Compete with High End Makeup

    

It seems like every day new drugstore makeup is being released and there is just no way to keep up. When I was beginning my makeup obsession, I thought I needed to try everything! I quickly learned that was not the case. I ended up spending a lot of money that wasn't necessary, and frankly all of the products aren't really that great. I decided to go through my collection and pull out the drugstore products that I really feel hold up to the standard and really compare to some high end items. These are items that I feel don't require spending high dollar price for. 

    

This item can't come as a surprise to anyone, considering I talk about it in almost every blog post. My Rimmel Stay Matte Powder. I didn't try this product for a long time because I was using my MAC Mineralized Skinfinish Natural for my setting powder. Now please don't get me wrong, I love the MAC Mineralized Skinfinishes, but for the price of the Rimmel Powder you really can't beat it. Especially for someone as oily as me, I go through powders fairly quickly, and it really adds up over time. This product really does a great job and the look of it is very impressive for the low price tag that is involved. 

Maybelline Mascara, ahhhh! That's the sound of the Angela speaking to me. Lately, I have chosen The Rocket Mascara, but really any Maybelline mascara will do the job great. I find it hard to dish out the money for a high end mascara, mostly because it is an item that must be replaced often. The Maybelline mascaras are wonderful and a  great amount cheaper. 

Liquid eyeliner. Another item I don't see the reason the spend a lot of money on. It dries up! Then your money is gone. The Jordana brand Fabuliner is $1.99, you really can't beat it. I have watched the beauty community on youTube for years now, and very rarely will you hear someone say bad things about a drugstore brand eyeliner. If the cheaper stuff does the same job, why not use it? 

   

My favorite brand of lip products are from Revlon. Now, let me be honest with you guys and say I don't wear lipstick very often. I have very pigmented lips naturally, so I don't feel like it's always necessary. With that being said, I'm not willing to spend a lot of money on lip products. Revlon has a great color range and great products in general. Save some money and try the different types from their brand. 

My last product is kind of a cheat (sssh, don't tell anyone), because I'm a true lover of MAC Paint Pots, but the Maybelline Color Tattoo cream eyeshadows are great too. If you wanted to save the money and use this product instead, you absolutely can and you would still be getting a great product that does the job. I do enjoy my Paint Pots for the neutral color range that is offered, but Maybelline keeps surprising me and coming out with new colors! 

Please keep in mind, most drugstore products are very impressive quality, but these are the 5 types of items that I almost always choose drugstore over high end. Please feel free to ask any questions! 

Thanks!

-Kady