Back-to-School Beauty: Your Drugstore Makeup Shopping List
August 28, 2020Whether you’re going back to school in person or doing your classes virtually, you’re likely already planning to debut some fresh, new makeup looks. If you want to revamp your makeup collection for the occasion, look no further than your local drugstore. There’s truly no better place to find effective, fun and affordable products. To get you started, we’re sharing nine of our top back-to-school drugstore makeup picks that are perfect for fall. Not one is over $15!
NYX Professional Makeup Dip, Shape, Go! Longwear Brow Pomade, $11.00
In the past, shaping, taming and filling in your brows to perfection required two or even three products. Not anymore, thanks to this multi-tasking product.
L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer in Green Corrector, $4.99
A green color-correcting concealer is an effective way to camouflage any breakouts and redness (maskne, anyone?) you may be experiencing. Add a layer of BB cream or a foundation on top, and boom — flawless skin.Maybelline New York Color Strike Eye Shadow Pen, $6.98
We’re all about ease of application these days, and you can’t get easier than the Color Strike Eye Shadow pen. The cream-to-powder formula glides over lids without fallout, and the cushion tip allows for precise application — no brush required.
NYX Professional Makeup Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Full Coverage Foundation, $15
If only there were a full-coverage foundation out there that wouldn’t budge under a face mask, but still felt lightweight on skin. Oh, wait, there is, and it’s the Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Full Coverage Foundation. The formula is long-wearing, mattifying and feels comfortable all day.L'Oréal Paris Summer Belle Glowing Lip Gloss, $6.99
This formula will make a gloss girl or guy out of anyone. The formula doesn’t feel sticky or come off after two seconds of wear. Instead, it’s moisturizing and gives lips a pretty, luminous look.
The Lip Bar Matte Liquid Lipstick, $12.99
You truly can never have enough matte liquid lippies, and this one from The Lip Bar deserves a spot in your collection. The formula feels silky and non-drying yet stays put for up to 12 hours.
Iman Luxury Liquid Illuminator, $10
These illuminating glow drops will have you shining, even over video conference. Apply a drop or two to your foundation for a subtle glow or use directly on the cheekbones for a radiant finish.
Maybelline New York Cheek Heat Sheer Gel-Cream Blush, $5.98
Keep your warm summer glow going into fall with a buildable cream blush formula like Cheek Heat. We love the soft, dewy finish.
L'Oréal Paris Bambi Eye Mascara in Extra Noir, $9.97
We were already a fan of the Bambi Eye Mascara when it first launched, but the Extra Noir version has taken our obsession to the next level. It provides an even more intense, defined look that’s perfect for creating bold eye looks this fall.
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