Check out these 6 different essential drug store makeup items to have in your bag. They will come in handy whether you have a long day at work, a school presentation or a date at the end of a long day.
The Wet n Wild Photo Focus Foundation is the most affordable drug store foundation that has a huge shade range and a flawless finish. If you’re a girl on the go and need to apply a simple layer of foundation before a night out—you want to use a product that doesn’t take a lot of elbow grease. This foundation is perfect for all skin types at an affordable price. The bottle is relatively small which is perfect to fit in your bag. Apply a layer of this foundation and you’ll be ready for any photo op or impromptu date.
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The Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Face Powder is perfect to keep your face from getting too oily throughout the day. This mineral powder is not only extremely affordable, but it also sets your foundation in place without a heavy or cakey look. It looks very skin-like and natural. Physicians Formula usually comes in pretty bulky packaging as well— a plus when sliding around in your bag all day.
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Sometimes those brows can get a little wild and out of control. Whether you have naturally thick brows to tame or thinner brows to draw on, this brow gel is perfect to lock those hairy babies in place. You don’t want any weird facial expressions because you didn’t have a handy dandy brow gel in your bag. The Essence brand is also very affordable and can be found at most drug stores. The brow gel also doubles as a lash gel that keeps your eyelashes bold and lifted without the heavy look of mascara on those natural glam days.
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This mascara works wonders on ladies with shorter lashes— the affordable L’oreal Paris Telescopic Mascara. Most high-end mascaras can cost up to $30 while this mascara is a strong $8. This mascara is a must to have in your bag to elevate any look. During the day you may go natural and makeup-less but when it comes to going out at night, throwing on a couple coats of black mascara can brighten your eyes and bring the life back to your face. Eyelashes make a world of a difference to your face so trust that your eyelashes are in good hands with this inexpensive mascara that will fit cozy in your bag.
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The most hydrating and affordable lip gloss is the Neutrogena Hydro Boost lip gloss that can be found at any drugstore or retail store that sells makeup products. This lip gloss is the best of both worlds, hydrating and glossy. It compliments any makeup look really well with that juicy couture look while also flushing life back into your dried-out lips. This will be the best $9 you’ve ever spent. This affordable price is compared to other high-end lip glosses like a Kylie Cosmetic sitting at $16. It will fit in your bag perfectly.
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With all this makeup hurriedly put on your face there are going to be quite a few mistakes. You don’t want to be stuck with a botched makeup job without a problem solver. The Neutrogena Makeup Wipes are complete lifesavers and now they come in small single wipes. You can buy a pack of 20 for $6. Each individually wrapped cleansing wipe is perfect for isolated mistakes. It’s much easier to carry these in your bag rather than a giant pack of 100 makeup wipes that will dry out by the time you get half way through the package.
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