drugstore makeup hidden gems

Drugstore Makeup Hidden Gems

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This list of drugstore makeup hidden gems are those bottom of the shelf products that deserve more time, attention, love, and reviews. Every product here is ultra affordable, and the results are simply shocking.

Covergirl TruNaked Palettes

In my collection, and featured here, are Peach Punch, Chocoholic, Jewels, and Sunsets. Covergirl eyeshadows can definitely be hit or miss, but the TruNaked line performs very well for the drugstore. The eyeshadows are easy to blend and work with, especially the mattes. Pigmentation is definitely present, with minimal fallout. You can definitely wet the shimmers if that is your preference. These sleek palettes will slide right into your collection.

covergirl trunaked palettes

Rimmel Magnif’eyes Palettes

The palette featured here is the Jewel Rocks Edition, and it adds some unique shades to my loaded eyeshadow collection. Now, some of these palettes are hit or miss, but any of the palettes that dupe Naked palettes and the Jewel Rocks palette are excellent. You might just mistake the formula for high-end with the ease of use and lovely pigmentation. Again, you can wet the shimmers if you want, and even the mattes are easy to blend, with little fallout.

rimmel magnif eyes palettes

L’oreal Voluminous Primer

I am a firm believer that mascara primers are completely unnecessary and a gimmick, except for this one. Without a doubt, this mascara primer amplifies even the most lackluster mascara by making it more volumizing and lengthening. I cannot apply any mascara without using this primer, and I am fully stocked on it as well. Thank you, Walmart, for enabling me to discover this product from your favorites boxes!

loreal voluminous primer

wet n wild megalast Liquid Catsuit Liquid Eyeshadows

These products have eased all of my fears about liquid eyeshadow because they are super easy to work with. They last all day and they do not crease or crack. I appreciate that the formula gives you a moment to work with it before it fully dries down. These come in a variety of types, which are shimmer, metallic, and creme. I can use these in the center of a halo eye, all over the eyelid, or really for whatever I want. The shimmers are definitely comparable to Stila’s liquid eyeshadows.

wet n wild megalast liquid catsuit liquid eyeshadows

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My makeup collection would not be the same without each and every one of these products, and I feel very strongly about them. Which one of these products will you be trying as a result of this review? Until next time, continue to let your true beauty shine.

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Amanda Vitale
Hi, I am Amanda Vitale, the owner of The Aesthetic Edge. I am a beauty and style expert who has been writing reviews and advice for 10 years. I have had the pleasure of testing hundreds of products, and I have published countless lookbooks. You can see my expertise quoted in top authoritative publications such as Bustle and Real Simple. I have also worked with your favorite brands, such as CurrentBody and AXIS-Y.
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5 Responses

    1. Yes it is great for a finicky nose like mine! Otherwise, I need to opt for a high end pore filler and your girl likes to save $$$

    1. I can understand that! The drugstore has really been getting better over the past 5 years. My blog is a great tool to discover those items! No secret here but yeah elf and wet n wild really knock it out of the park.

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