Drugstore Makeup Loves

The other day while I was applying my makeup I realized that more than half the products I used were drugstore brands. I am the first to admit I was a drugstore makeup snob before I started following other beauty blogs. I was a MAC-only type of girl with maybe a bit of Revlon here and there but mostly I stayed clear of the Shoppers Drug Marts and London Drugs we have here in Canada (eh?) up until a couple of years ago. My thinking was, "if it's cheap and comes from a drugstore the quality is probably less than stellar." Now I know that's not true at all! You don't have to pay a lot of money for great makeup products. My nose no longer in the air, I am now converted. Here are some of my current favorite drugstore picks I find myself using on a daily basis:

1. L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara (straight style) in Carbon Black

I recently re-discovered this mascara . It's thick but doesn't clump and makes my lashes look full and long. And dramatic. Like Sean Penn in 'Dead Man Walking' right before he dies. Sorry if I just ruined the movie for you.

2. Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Combination/Oily Skin in 240 Medium Beige
I've talked about this long-lasting foundation on my blog before. For my review on it click here!

3. Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in 02 Peach Satin

This blush goes on smooth like butter and has great staying power. It gives my face a soft, healthy glow and the color is gorgeous. There's a bit of shimmer to it as well.

4. Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer in Ivory (Light)

I bought this after reading so many rave reviews on other girls' blogs and I'm so glad I did. I'm really impressed with it. It’s my second favorite concealer, right behind Mac’s ProLongwear. And it’s much cheaper! I still have to apply moisturizer under my eyes before applying it though because my eye area is extra dry, especially in the Winter.

5. Rimmel Lipstick in Airy Fairy and Rimmel 1000 Kisses Stay On Lip Liner in 049 Natural

I mentioned falling in love with both the lipstick and the liner in this post. Rimmel's Airy Fairy is now my all-time favorite lippie. (That's what the Brits call it!) It's a beautiful color and very creamy and it's not drying at all. And I love the smell! I could eat it! But don't worry, I won't.

Annabelle KOHL Eye Liner in 116 White

I line the inner corners of my eyes with this super-affordable liner ($6.00) to make my eyes look bigger.

Do you buy drugstore brands? What are your favorites?

Have a great weekend all!

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