Who doesn’t love a great splurge now and then on some of the best beauty products splashed on the pages of top fashion editorials? Before you make that trip to the mall, you might want to check out your local drugstore first. Contrary to what some believe, you can find quality items while searching the long aisles of CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, or Duane Reade. It’s a quick fix for scoring great buys that won’t break the bank. Can you think of anything better than walking away with a basket full of goodies, and still having money to spare?
See below a few of my favorite drugstore beauty buys under:
Maybelline Great Lash Real Impact Washable Mascara
One of my favorite catchphrases has always been, “Maybe it’s Maybellineâ€, and for good reason. When it comes to affordable mascara, my go-to is usually this iconic brand, which offers so many options for amazing lashes. I fell in love with their Great Lash Real Impact Washable Mascara in Very Black (keyword: Washable!) that contains a “Lash Respect Formulaâ€, as described on the packaging, which allows for buildable coverage with easy removal. $5.99
eos Lip Balm
Inspired by travel and the warm sun, this limited edition flavor trio was inspired by fashion designer Rachel Roy. Each pack includes delicious flavors like Indian Summer, Orange Blossom, Aloha Hawaii Strawberry Kiwi, and St. Barth’s Sunrise Pink Grapefruit. I cannot stop applying these. Each balm is USDA-certified organic and 100% natural, with a special design on the top of each sphere. $8.99
Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lip Color
Yes, more Maybelline items have made the cut (noticing a trend here?) and I am a little obsessed with this particular lipstick collection. I’m typically the girl who goes for the lip color with high impact shine, but these matte tones have stolen my heart. I actually wear Maybelline’s #660 Touch of Spice color everyday, and love how comfortable the product feels on my lips. Beside #660, I currently have #680 Mesmerizing Magenta, and #670 Ravishing Rose in my makeup bag. $8.29 each
Simple Eye Make-Up Remover Pads & Cleansing Facial Wipes
Although we love to dress our faces up, there needs to be a way to cleanse them as well. Enter, the makeup wipe. One of my all-time brands for this is Simple, whose ingredients offer an effective way to clear the face of impurities with no dyes, artificial perfumes, or harsh chemicals that can upset skin. After using these wipes (Face and Eyes), I honestly feel as if I have just washed by face. With 30 wipes per pack at $5.79 each, it’s an amazing value that can’t be beat.
Try out some of my beauty picks the next time you hit the drugstore, all under $10!
