Favorite Drugstore Makeup Products

So today I want to share, you guessed, my drugstore favorites!You're shocked aren't you?These are all products I own and truly love & pretty much believe my life can't go on without.Just wanted to point out that I didn't throw together a random list of affordable products, I own them all and it just happens to be a plus that they're on the more affordable side. :-)Some are cult classics and others are what I consider hidden gems.

1. Rimmel Lip Liner in "Eastend Snob"

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A true love of mine.  It's just the perfect "your lips but better" color.

The staying power, YALL, amazing.. 

2. ColourPop Liquid Lipstick in "Clueless"

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This isn't technically a "drugstore" product but it's at a drug store price point.

A near perfect dupe for Anastasia Beverly Hills "Dusty Rose", it's super gorgeous

and great all year round!

3. Garnier BB Cream for Oily to Combo Skin

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If you know me at all or have read any other blog post of mine then you know this is

just the dear dear love of my life.

I have the light/medium & the medium/deep- love them both.

4. Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

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I'm not a huge fan of using brushes to blend liquids.

I just feel like total Betty Crocker aka the dreaded cake face queen.

So this is my go to.  BB creams, concealer, all those liquids!

5. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

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I've heard this is a good dupe for the Nars concealer.  

Can't speak on that myself; however, I do love this stuff. 

I own a few shades and haven't been disappointed yet.

6. L'Oreal Infallible Eye Shadow in "Iced Latte"

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TOTAL DUPE ALERT... Stila Kitten!

Hello, best dupe ever.. Like ever..

I own this & the Stila and honestly some days this is more pigmented!

So gorgeous all over the lid.

7. Neutrogena Shine Control Powder

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Amazing. Done. Go get it.

I've tried other setting powders but this is my old faithful that I keep going back to.

It's like a man..  You're comfortable naked around him and you just always go back.

It does wonders in the summer for controlling all my grease and never looks cakey!

8. Maybelline Master Highlight in "Molten Gold"

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Maybelline killed it with this one you guys!  Amazing formula.

Seriously such a gorgeous highlight.  I just want to swim in it.  Also makes for a gorgeous lid color.

If you're on the more fair side this may not be for you but with a tan, AHHHHHMAZING.

9. ULTA Lipliner in "Bare"

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I picked this up on a whim..  Ulta always has that buy 2 get 2 free deal (or whatever it is)

so I was just grabbing things.  

I really love this nude.  It looks so natural and applies like a dream.

10. ULTA Matte Makeup Setting Spray

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So..  This stuff..  I'm really not even sure where to begin.

I could bathe in this..  I kind of want to drink it..  Okay, maybe I'm getting carried away.

But I love it!

This was a trial & error product but once I figured it out, I'm obsessed.  

You have to spray it very sparingly, too much and it'll make you seem oilier than usual.

I'll likely never buy a high-end setting spray again.

Seriously y'all, this stuff is better than my All Nighter by UD.

It also smells really good..  Double win.

11. Wet n Wild Lipstick in "Fergie Daily"

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The most perfect brown-toned nude I own.  Not kidding.

It blends into my natural lip color so perfectly.

It isn't too brown and doesn't have a pinky undertone.  It's perfect.

Simply perfect.  

12. ULTA Clear Brow Gel

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So, I've seen that this has mixed reviews on the Ulta website... DO NOT let that deter you!

Again, that damn 2 for 2 special got me.  Lol

I really needed something to tame my wild brows though and this stuff is like gorilla glue.

Love it.

I remove it the same as I do all my other makeup and never have an issue. 

13. Milani Baked Blush in "Luminoso"

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Possibly the most gorgeous drugstore blush you could ever own.

If you only own 1 blush, it should be this 1.

It isn't too intense and super buildable.

Beautiful on any skin tone and just adds a very subtle sheen.

And there you have it..  My must-have products from the drugstore and it's my strong opinion that you must have them too!  So run, don't walk.:-D
Til Next Time...XO,Terin

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My Go To No-Makeup Makeup | Get The Look

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Full Face in Under 10 Minutes.

In my typical day-to-day life I don't wear any makeup..  However, sometimes I feel like I need a little somethin' somethin' so that I don't look like a zombie...  Or a "ZomBAE" haha..  

This routine is perfect for younger ladies, someone running short on time, or only needs minimal coverage.  Personally I'm just not one for wearing a lot of makeup all the time, so this is my favorite routine.  

How To Get The Look:  

I start with a clean & moisturized face.  

Taking a damp beauty blending sponge I squeeze a little Garnier BB Cream onto it and then dab it all over my face.  After dabbing it, I continue to dab all over to push & blend it into my skin.  Once I feel its pretty covered I will take the sponge and do "wiping" motions across my forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin to further sheer out the BB Cream.  

Next I apply my Garnier dark circle under eye concealer in a triangle type shape under my eyes, then I use the pointed side of my blending sponge to dab & blend it out under my eyes, down the bridge of my nose, and upward towards my temples...  Then I dip my blending sponge into my Maybelline loose powder and apply the powder under my eyes, in my T-Zone, and any leftover on my eye lids to set the BB and keep me from getting oily throughout the day.  (Your T-Zone is your forehead, nose, upper lip, and chin.)

After applying my BB and concealer I carve out my crease a little with the eye shadows "Naked" and "Buck" from the Urban Decay Naked Palette, brush my brows, and then apply some mascara.  

Next I just add some warmth to my face to give dimension.  Lately I have been loving my Benefit Cheekathon palette.  I use Hoola to contour my cheekbones and forehead and then I dust my cheeks with the Dallas blush.  Add a little highlight to your cheekbones, make that HighLight Bling!!  lol  Then of course whatever lippie you're loving at the moment.  Mine is the lip plumper in KIM by NYX.  :-)

Annnnnd you're DONE!  

Hope y'all try & love this super easy look.

XO,

Terin

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Products Mentioned:

Real Techniques Blending Sponge

Garnier BB Cream for Combo to Oily Skin

Garnier Anti Dark Circle Eye Roller

Maybelline Master Fix Setting Powder

Urban Decay Naked Palette

L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Benefit Dallas Blush

NYX Illuminator in Narcissistic 

NYX Pump it Up Lip Plump in KIM

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Beauty Beginners | How To Contour & Highlight

So we've all seen those photos on Facebook & Instagram, usually of Kim K, with faces covered in concealer & bronzer during the "contouring process".  No doubt, it's super intimidating!  Truth be told, unless you're going to the Met Ball, all of that really isn't necessary.  In this post I'm going to share some of my own tips & tricks that I use to contour my face.  

What is contouring??

  Overall, contouring is just a way to make your face appear thinner while highlighting to accentuate specific parts of your face.  Typically highlighting your eyebrow bone, cheekbone, or nose.  Done the right way contouring can make your nose appear smaller or your cheek bones appear higher.  

What products do you use to contour??

BRONZERS::

Bronzer is what you use to contour..  You can use powder or liquid.  Liquid bronzer is usually used for that more dramatic and chiseled look.  Personally, I prefer powder bronzers.  There's 2 types of powder bronzers you can use, matte and shimmer.  

Shimmer bronzers can be added all over in the hallows of the cheeks to make them pop as well as the temples, but matte bronzers should be used more sparingly and concentrated in specific areas.  It's important that you find a bronzer with more of a brown or golden undetone, NOT orange.  We aren't auditioning for Willy Wonka.  ;-) lol

HIGHLIGHTERS::

Highlighters are usually a shimmering powder used on cheekbones, eyebrow bones, as well as the cupid's bow (the arch of the top lip).  However, you can also highlight other areas such as your under eyes, forehead, and bridge of the nose with a liquid concealer.

To highlight with a liquid concealer, you want to pick one that's 1-2 shades lighter than your skin/ foundation.  

Some of my go to products when contouring.

(All items will be listed below with links and info on how I use them.)

Now let's get to the good stuff....

How To Highlight & Contour:: 

On the left is the areas you want to apply your bronzer. 

 For cheekbones, start at the arch of your ear on the side of your face and go at a downward angle toward your mouth.  I go downward until it's aligned with the outside corner of my eye and blend it in well for more of a natural look.  

For temples, go over both sides of your four head (or 5 head if you're like me) hairline to about an inch above the eyebrows and then lightly across the top of your four head at your hairline.  

I don't contour my nose, but if you choose to you'll want to put a thin line of bronzer down each side of the bridge of your nose (I suggest liquid or matte).

Throughout Summer time, I only used a shimmer bronzer.  It really looks fab with a tan, and I apply it with the small powder brush pictured above.  It's perfect for shimmer bronzer because it's dense and doesn't pick up a ton of product so there's very little risk of accidentally looking muddy.  

Who wants a mud pie on their face, right?? 

Matte bronzer I apply with my Real Techniques sculpting brush and concentrate it right in the hallows of my cheeks.  Starting at the top of my ear applying in a downward angle towards my mouth.  

If you're feeling bold and want to use both matte and shimmer, I suggest applying the matte first and then shimmer on top.  

On the right is the areas you want to apply your concealer and/ or highlighter.  

I apply concealer under my eyes, middle of my 5 head above but between the brows, and sometimes down the bridge of my nose if I'm feeling frisky.  

I use a damp Real Techniques blending sponge to blend my concealer.  It gives a more even airbrushed look.  

Then I highlight my cheek bones with either my NYX illuminator or my Hard Candy bronzer in Tiki.  Sometimes both, again, If I'm feeling frisky.  Lol.  Sometimes I'll use a liquid illuminator and then a powder one on top.  (Never do liquid on top of powder.)

(Ps.  No clue why the Hard Candy one is classified as a bronzer.  It's definitely a highlighter. lol)

Highlighter I apply with the small angled brush pictured above.  

Shew!!  I think that's all.. Let me catch a breath now.  

I hope this helps anyone struggling with the world of contouring..  Remember, less is more... Unless we're talking about cheekbone highlight... In that case, bathe yourself in that shit!  :-)  

Til next next time, y'all!

XO

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Products Mentioned:

Real Techniques Sculpting Brush  (Ulta, Walmart, or Kohl's)

Essence of Beauty Small Powder Brush (CVS travel brush set)

Essence of Beauty Small Angled Brush (CVS travel brush set)

Real Techniques Complexion Sponge (Ulta, Walmart, or Kohl's)

Maybelline FaceStudio Master Fix Conceal in 10 Fair (CVS, Rite Aid, Target, Walmart, or Ulta)

Garnier Skin Renew Dark Circle Roller (CVS, Rite Aid, Target, Walmart, or Ulta)

Revlon PhotoReady SkinLights in 100 Bare Light (CVS, Target, Rite Aid, or Walmart)

NYX Matte Bronzer in Medium (Ulta)

NYX Illuminator in Narcissistic (Ulta)

Hard Candy Bronzer in Tiki (Walmart)

Palladio Baked Bronzer in Carribean Tan (Ulta)

-Special thanks to Trusper who provided the awesome contour sheet!