The Best Drugstore Beauty Buys

We, as ladies, pay a great deal for our beauty. We search, almost feverishly, for that miracle eye cream, the perfect eyeliner, the flawless dewy foundation. But beauty doesn’t always have to cost a pretty penny.  Your local drugstore is home to a plethora of magic beauty finds that are destined to do the trick. We rounded up this summer’s best drugstore beauty buys so that you can get more beauty bang for your buck. Grab all the great goodies below.


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Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturizer For Combination Skin ($14)
The secret to beautiful skin is hydration. This lightweight moisturizer won’t cause breakouts and is idealfor combination skin types.

SheaMoisture 100% Extra Virgin Coconut Oil ($15)
This coconut oil restores moisture to both hair and skin–a perfect head-to-toe moisture rescue remedy.

Alpha Hydroxy AHA Enhanced Creme ($20)
This classic glycolic treatment exfoliates dead skin and reduces the signs of aging; a true miracle cream.

L’Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator ($11)
This dewy illuminator primes the skin and delivers a luminous finish all in one easy step.

L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara ($6)
This award-winning mascara delivers effortlessly full lashes, creating all that high drama without the high price tag.

Maybeline New York Eye Studio Precise Liquid Liner ($7)
This budget-friendly liquid liner provides precise application for the perfect cat-eye.

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser ($9)
A delicate fragrance-free cleanser that’s ideal for sensitive skin. Leaves the skin residue-free and soft to the touch.

Milani Baked Blush ($8)
Milani creates strikingly rich super-pigmented blushes that leave the skin with a fresh, dewy sheen.

Essie Nail Polish All Access Pass ($9)
This affordable line is forever on-trend, cycling this season’s hottest colors into their playful posh palette. This electric violet color will bring a pretty pop to all nails.

Revlon Foundation Photo Effect ($11)
Comparable to some of Sephora’s star brands (but for half the price), this full-coverage, velvety-finish foundation is luxuriously moisturizing without the heavy shine, and comes equipped with SPF–all in  a great range of skin tones.

Garnier Skin Active Miracle Skin Protector BB Cream ($11)
This full-coverage BB cream evens out pigmentation and leaves skin deeply moisturized, all while providing SPF 15.  Regular use has proven to combat the signs of aging, making it a desirable base for your pretty face.

Wet n’ Wild Lip Stick ($2)
These full-coverage matte lipsticks are surprisingly luscious considering their low price. They provide long-lasting, velvety color in a full spectrum of playful shades that you can actually afford to experiment with.

Neutrogena Moisture Smooth Lipstick In Deep Plum ($8)This berry-stained sheer lip balm is the ideal moisturizing tint for every pout, and is comparable to Clinique’s number one selling lipstick, Black Cherry.