I have so many great drugstore makeup discoveries as well as some old favorites so I thought I would update this post with all of them. All of these would also be great for fall if you are looking to update your makeup routine for the new season. Some of these I have full reviews on so I will be sure to share a link to any applicable blog posts for more detailed reviews.
Drugstore Fall Makeup Haul
L’Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum
As I have gotten older, I definitely find that lightweight foundations and skin tints look better on my face. I have tried this Tinted Serum Foundation before but had the wrong shade so this time I got the correct shade and fell in love with it even more. It’s designed to be lightweight skin tint with skincare benefits – most specifically hyaluronic acid which helps hydrate the skin. It’s not thin and runny like a serum and has a thicker texture much like a foundation. But product names aside, the texture is still lightweight and super easy to blend. It truly feels like I am not wearing anything on my skin – so weightless! (Full review here)
L’Oreal True Match Serum Concealer
I have a few serum concealers in my collection that are all quite amazing so I was not sure how this drugstore version would compare. Like the Tinted Serum Foundation, the L’Oreal True Match Radiant Serum Concealer contains skincare ingredients that helps to hydrate and smooth the under eye area. It’s can be used anywhere on the face that you want to conceal. I had high hopes for this concealer after loving both the foundation and tinted serum and I am happy to say that it lived up to my expectations. (Full review here)
Naturium Phyto-Glow Nourishing Lip Balm
The Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balms are a nourishing lip balm designed to nourish the lips and leave them feeling silky, smooth and moisturized. With they can definitely be used as a treatment, Naturium launched a ton of colors that I love wearing during the day as my primary lip color. They give pigment while still keeping my lips moisturized and smooth. From the packaging to the formula, I love using these regularly and constantly recommend them to those looking for a tinted lip balm option. (Full review here)
e.l.f. O Face Satin Lipstick
Out of all my lip picks, this is the most traditional type of lipstick and formula. It’s a creamy satin texture that gives medium to full(ish) coverage but still feels so smooth and comfortable on my lips. This is a one swipe lipstick and it lasts the longest out of all the options I have in this post. The shade I love in this is Dirty Talk.
NYX Butter Gloss
For $7, these are one of the best lip formulas around! They give sheer to medium coverage and the pigment is very rich. Some glosses or lipstick/gloss formulas won’t deliver the exact color on the tube to your lips. It will be duller, less intense or a sheer wash of it. But these NYX Professional Butter Glosses really look exactly like the color on the packaging. The NYX Butter Gloss is a top seller for good reason. It’s never sticky or tacky and wears beautifully on its own or layered over a lip liner or lipstick.
L’Oreal Glow Paradise Lip Balm-in-Gloss
I’ve been wearing these for a few years and they are still some of my favorite lip formulas. These balm-in-gloss give good pigment and can be built up to be slightly more medium coverage. The L’Oreal Glow Paradise Hydrating Lip Balm-in-Gloss is infused with hyaluronic acid and pomegranate extract that help to condition them throughout the day.
Maybelline Lifter Gloss
I want all the hyaluronic acid in my facial skincare and ALSO in my lip products! Hyaluronic acid is one of my favorite skincare ingredients because of its ability to maintain moisture and plump the surface of whatever it is applied to. In this case, the Maybelline Lifter Gloss is chock full of hyaluronic acid which will help smooth and hydrate the surface of the lips. While also minimizing the appearance of any lines. The shine on the Lifter Gloss is worth mentioning as well because it makes my lips look like glass without any tackiness.
L’Oreal Glow Paradise Balm-in-Lipstick
The formula is truly the best of both worlds. It’s a lipstick that wears and feels like a moisturizing lip balm. Whether you wear makeup or not, I definitely think the L’Oreal Glow Paradise Balm-in-Lipstick is a lip product that almost everyone would love. It’s quite sheer which makes it easy to throw on and go and it’s gentle enough for sensitive lips. I have a few colors in this formula but my favorite by far is Peach Charm. It’s a vibrant bright coral in the tube but goes on like a subtle hint of peach color.
L’Oreal True Match Foundation
Wow. Wow. Just wow. Every time I wear this foundation, I am blown away by how beautiful it looks on my skin. The color match is perfect, the coverage is buildable, it feels weightless on the skin and is very long wearing. The finish looks skin-like without being too glowy or too matte. You can build this foundation up to be more medium coverage or sheer it out to be quite light.
Milani Nourishing Lip Plumper in Nude Shimmer and Champagne
These plumping glosses are gorgeous! Very sheer and glossy, but not sticky or tacky at all. They really make the lips look full and smooth. There is a slight plumping feeling but nothing that is irritating or painful. All the colors in the collection are super wearable and easy to wear alone or layer over a lip liner or lipstick.
L’Oreal Lumi Glotion
If you want to add a bit of shine and moisture to the cheeks without disrupting your powder bronzer or blush, dab the L’Oreal Lumi Glotion (I wear shade Fair) to the high points of the cheekbones. It gives a radiant glow without being too shiny. I apply it either with my fingers or big fluffy brush. It can also be worn as an all over primer under your foundation but I use it the most as a highlighter. It gives my skin the perfect amount of radiance while still looking like skin.
L’Oreal Lumi Le Liquid Blush
If you love the Lumi Glotion, you will probably love the Lumi Liquid Blushes. They are hydrating and creamy while still delivering a ton of pigment and intensity. I like to apply them onto a makeup mixing palette and work off that so I can control the amount I am putting on.
L’Oreal Le Shadow Stick
I will forever be a one and done eyeshadow gal and these shadow sticks are absolute perfection! They are smoooth, creamy, long lasting and come in a ton of everyday wearable shades. I also recommend these to any one that struggles with crepey lids because they show very little texture and have a subtle blurring effect.
Hard Candy Glosstopia Lip Repair Oil
The price point on the Hard Candy lip oil is under $10 so it’s a great affordable option. It gives a nice glass-like finish to the lips and smells really good. The colors available are all very sheer and are great to layer over richer lip colors.
L’Oreal Colour Riche Original Satin Lipstick
As someone who primarily likes very sheer or slightly glossy lip formulas, this is a true old school medium coverage lipstick. And I LOVE IT! It has a satin finish and feels very comfortable on the lips. The shade that I wear regularly is Worth It and it is the perfectly neutral nude pink for everyday.
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