Looking to save money by finding a swap for some of your favorite high-end beauty splurges? The good news is there are a lot of great beauty brands and products at your local drugstore. However, sorting through the sea of products in the beauty aisle can be overwhelming if you don't know what brands or products to look for. SheSpeaks saved you the trial and error with some of these cost-effective products that just might be a perfect swap for some of your more expensive faves.
This concealer, perfect for undereyes, has an extensive shade range, is long-lasting and waterproof. It has hydrating ingredients which helps to prevent canines or creasing but also has great staying-power and will last you all day. You can find it at most drugstores, Walmart or Target for under $10.
These are a great swap for some higher end blush drops! At around $8 a tube, you can snag a few colors. The gel-cream texture makes will give you a natural flush, and the color is buildable. All you need to do is apply a drop or two for a more subtle pinch of color or layer on for a bright effect. This product will give you a great glow without being too ‘shimmery.’
Hands down, a must-have. At around $15 you can find this wherever they carry e.l.f products - however, after going viral on TikTok, it can be best to order this one for pickup or online since it can be hard to track down in your shade! This liquid highlighter has the perfect dewey finish and it’s moisturizing. It is the perfect primer to apply before foundation, giving you that healthy radiant glow. The moisturizing effect comes from ingredients like hyaluronic acid and squalane.
No matter what kind of look you’re going for, this liner from CoverGirl can do it all. It glides on smoothly and resists fading as the day goes on, yet comes off easily at the end of the day. You’ll find this smudge-proof option to be good for sensitive eyes and all day wear!
These buttery soft colors are bendable and go on super smooth. You can mix and match to create your own look with ease. The finishes vary and multiple palettes are available - from metallics, with varying shimmers to glittery. The pigments are long-lasting so you’ll be set for all day/all night wearability. And at this price point, you can pick a few palettes to have on hand. You can usually find this for around $4 a palette.
I would love to try the Essence Lash Princess. My favorite brand is Physicians formula and some Rite Aid brand products
Not an easy choice
Want to try NYX concealer!
Anything Maybelline
I'll buy lipstick and mascara from drugstores, but the rest is from Ulta, Sephora, QVC
Lash Princess Mascara is good. Milani has good lipsticks. Maybelline and ELF has reasonable prices and quality products.
Love ELF Halo Glow!!
I use Estee Lauder foundation but then revlon concealer, brush and eyeliner.
Covergirl Get In Line Liquid Eyeliner looks like something for me.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Face Powder
Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Makeup 5 Pan Palette looks right up my alley! I like Maybelline and Revlon.
So many great options! But I'm definitive in need of a new face powder.
I would like to try the NYX Professional Makeup - Can't Stop Wont' Stop Full Coverage Concealer. Always trying to find the best concealer out there.
The Fit Me powder - constantly searching for the perfect purse powder!
Wow these are great brands