Drugstore Favorites
Many of my clients ask if they can use drugstore cosmetics and get the same results as professional make-up. My answer is usually no, but I do have a few exceptions that I have found and have come to love. I will name my top 3 drugstore finds:
1) L’Oreal Double Extend Mascara in non-waterproof “Carbon Black”: This mascara has been the best for my lashes. It gives great length because of the lash primer it comes with, and it doesn’t flake or get clumpy. I have tried SO MANY mascaras thinking that if they are more expensive they will probably be better, but I always come back to this one. I don’t care for the “tubes” version which is in a red and white package because it makes my lashes feel stuck together at the end of the day. I stick to the one in the black and withe tube.
2) Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor in “Pink Please”: I have been a fan of lipstick lately because wearing lipgloss can feel sticky. I found this color which is perfect on many skin tones and works great with minimal make-up or a really smokey eye. Just be sure to keep your lips moisturized and exfoliated otherwise the color will accentuate dryness.
3) Almay Moisturizing Eye Make-up Remover Pads: This product is so convenient and affordable. It comes in the original formula or an oil-free formula for those of you with sensitive eyes. I am a huge fan of Lancome “Bi-Facil” eye make-up remover, but it is irritating that you have to place the solution on a cotton ball… and it costs about 4x as much as these pads. I like to stock up when they are on sale.
Until next time,
xx
L
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