The Best Drugstore Makeup 2018
Check out The Best Drugstore Makeup of 2018, including the best affordable drugstore makeup products you’ll want to add to your makeup collection this year!
The Best Drugstore Makeup of 2018
Hey gorgeous gals! Today’s post is the highly anticipated Best Drugstore Makeup of 2018 roundup and quite honestly, one of my favorite beauty posts of the year. My 2017 Best Affordable Makeup & Beauty Products skyrocketed on Pinterest last year and came in at my #7 top post of the year.
So today I’ve rounded up the best of the best drugstore makeup products of 2018, chop full of gorgeous, high-quality drugstore makeup must-haves that won’t break the bank! These are the drugstore products that I use in my own personal makeup collection and I can 110% attest are worth every penny.
As always, I conveniently linked all the drugstore makeup products below for easy shopping!
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The Best Drugstore Makeup of 2018
Best Drugstore Foundation
Maybelline SuperStay Full Coverage Foundation – Out of all the drugstore foundations I’ve tried, this one has the best coverage and truly lasts ALL DAY. I also love that it has an amazing shade range to choose from for that perfect match. I find myself reaching for it all the time even over some of my high end foundations.
Best Drugstore Concealer
Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Concealer – If you love Tarte Shape Tape then you’re going to absolutely LOVE this full-coverage concealer from Makeup Revolution. It’s a total dupe, a fraction of the price, and even comes with more product! (Stay tuned for a full review of the entire Makeup Revolution conceal + define collection coming to the blog soon.)
Runner-up:wet n wild Photo Focus Concealer – At only $4 it really is a miracle that this concealer is SO good. This concealer is perfect for days where you want a light-weight concealer that brightens and covers up those pesky dark circles. And who can argue with this price?
Best Drugstore Primer
Maybelline FaceStudio Master Prime Blur + Smooth Primer – This primer is amazing at smoothing out those pores and helping your foundation stay in place. Works great for all skin types too!
Best Drugstore Bronzer
Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer– I’ve only talked about this bronzer a billion times this year already, but in case you’ve been waiting to take the plunge into paradise, do it now! Haha seriously though this bronzer has ah-mazing pigmentation and smells like coconut heaven. I love using it to contour the cheeks and forehead.
Best Drugstore Blush
Milani Baked Blush – There really is no better blush out there than Milani Baked Blushes. They come in the most gorgeous colors ever and add the prettiest natural-looking shimmer to the cheeks. My personal faves are luminoso and berry amore, though you can’t go wrong with any of them! For more faves, check out my 10 drugstore blushes under $10.
Best Drugstore Highlighter
wet n wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder– I did a whole post on the 10 Best Drugstore Highlighters and though I have several favorites, this one still comes out on top. With just one quick swipe of this highlighting powder you can look like a glistening goddess, and wait for it…it’s less than $5!
Best Drugstore Setting Spray
NYX Dewy Finish Makeup Setting Spray– Setting sprays have quickly became my best friend since moving to South Georgia, and I LOVE this dewy finish one from NYX. It locks in my makeup and adds a nice dewy finish, making my skin look nice and hydrated. I would especially recommend it for dry or combo skin!
Best Drugstore Mascara
L’Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara – If you want a mascara that lengthens, adds volume, and curls all-in-one, then you need this mascara in your life. Also, the wand on this mascara is everything! It gets even those hard to reach baby lashes on the ends and inner corner.
Runner-up: Catrice Glam & Doll False Lashes Mascara – On the flip side, if you want your lashes to look like you’re wearing falsies, give this amazing mascara a try. The wand also does a really great job of separating all the lashes so they don’t look clumpy – simply long + gorgeous.
Best Drugstore False Lashes
Ardell Faux Mink Demi Wispies – Speaking of falsies, these lashes are the perfect mix of flirty and dramatic and are SO beautiful! The invisible band also makes them seamlessly blend in with your natural lashes. I always get so many compliments when wearing these and they’re definitely my favorite.
Best Drugstore Liquid Lipstick
Physicians Formula Healthy Lip Liquid Lipsticks – These liquid lipsticks quickly became one of my absolute favorites last year, and people are always shocked when I tell them they’re from the drugstore! Unlike so many liquid lipsticks these are not drying on the lips at all with a soft velvet matte-finish, have beautiful coverage, and are long-lasting. You can get them in 13 gorgeous shades and find my full review with swatches in this post.
Best Drugstore Lipstick
Best Drugstore Cream Eyeliner
Pixi Eye Define Waterline – If you’re in need of an amazing waterline eyeliner, then I HIGHLY recommend you try this one from Pixi. It glides on so easy and stays put all day long. It also comes in a great nude color for brightening the eyes when you’re tired. Check out my full review + swatches in this post.
Best Drugstore Liquid Eyeliner
Maybelline Eye Studio Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner – This amazing eyeliner from Maybelline is the best tool for creating a perfect winged liner. The thin to thick tip makes it so easy to apply and it doesn’t streak at all.
Best Drugstore Brow Pencil
Nyx Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil– This affordable brow pencil is a total dupe for the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz and comes with a great shade range to match your brows perfectly.
Best Drugstore Makeup Remover Wipes
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes – I’ve tried a lot of makeup remover wipes but somehow I always come back to these. They do an awesome job of removing all your makeup with just one wipe.
That wraps it up for today’s post! I hope you enjoyed my post on The Best Drugstore Makeup of 2018 and found some new makeup products to try out soon.
I’d love to hear your faves in the comments below! What’s one drugstore makeup product you tried recently that you LOVE?
Thanks for stopping by!- Cara
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Amazing article. I love the eat a and wild highlighter, it’s one of my favorites. Definitely going to try the other products.
So glad you enjoyed it! The wet n wild highlighter is the best!
I also really love the Revolution concealer and Milani cheek blushes<3 Great post dear! Regards:*
So glad to hear those are your faves too! Have a great day, Monika! 🙂
I love that setting spray! And I love the price!!
Yes! You can’t beat the quality and price.
We have so many of the same favorite products! That Wet n Wild highlighter is one I use on the daily – it’s probably the best I’ve ever tried, even over high-end ones. The Maybelline foundation and Makeup Revolution concealer are on my list to try here soon. Great post as always, friend!
So glad you love the WnW highlighter too! It’s gorgeous and I love the price!
I OVE that Milani blush! It’s the best! I need to try that liquid liner, though. Always looking for an affordable liner that doesn’t smear
Yes- I’ve tried a lot of blushes and I always come back to the Milani baked blushes. They’re so pretty.
I spy a few of my favorites on this list. I still need to try out the Makeup Revolution concealer. I’ve heard amazing things.
I think you’ll really like it!
I use the Maybelline Primer & I love it! It also smells so good!
Glad you love it too! It does smell good.
That L’Oreal mascara is really great!! Seems like it’s hard to find all of the sudden so I’m hoping I can pick up another tube soon.
I usually try to get mine at the drugstore when they do the BOGO deal. Hope you can find it soon!
I love trying new products and love that you included affordable brands! I use that Maybelline foundation and I love it. I’m going to try some of these other products, too!
So glad you love the Maybelline foundation- it has great coverage. Hope you find some other drugstore gems this year! 🙂
So many of these are such holy grails for me. The Butter bronzer, Pixi liners. Wet n Wild highlight and MUR concealer are amazing!
I love hearing that, Melissa! 🙂
Butter bronzer is my favorite!! I have been dying to try lash paradise. I need to remember to pick it up next time.
I think you’d love it! It does a great job of lengthening and curling the lashes.
I see a few of my tried and true products here — like that Maybelline foundation — it’s a MUST!
Yes! It has such great coverage.
oh that baked blush looks so pretty! i keep seeing pixi at target and want to try it. thank you!
It is stunning! It has these little flecks of shimmer in it and it just looks so pretty on the skin.
I have not used half of these products! I love that mascara though! Seriously by far the best drug store mascara’s I’ve ever used. have recently purchased some Pixi items and I can’t wait to use them! I saw Casey Holmes talking about the Makeup Revolution Concealer yesterday, so I def need to check that out! I’ve been using the Maybelline ageless concealer and love it but I am almost out. Loved this round up!
Yes that mascara is SO good! I seriously never buy high end mascara because I’ve been blown away with so many of the drugstore ones. lol
I love the Butter Bronzer and Lash Paradise Mascara! Have you tried their Bronze Booster? It gives you a tad bit more color, but it doesn’t have that yummy cocoa butter smell like this one. Will have to try the other products you suggested 🙂
I think I tried it years ago and if I remember correctly I really liked it. Will have to give it a go again! 🙂
I’m always afraid to try those wipes. I use the Neutrogena Natural ones – but they are so expensive for like 10 – I’d love a tub like these!
I really like them because I generally only have to use one- even for a full face of makeup. And the tub is convenient!
I will have to try that foundation! I’m searching for something new!
It’s my FAVE! Great coverage and they have a great shade selection.
Love that mascara! My fave drugstore product, aside from the mascara, was the Pixi liquid lip! I wear them all the time!
Those pixi lippies are so pretty. And they look gorgeous on you! 🙂
I have never tried false lashes but have been wanting to! I have heard great things about that ardell brand!
I’ve been really impressed with all the ones I’ve tried from ardell. I especially like the ones with the invisiband- makes it look more seamless with your natural lashes. 🙂
I need to check out that concealer. That bronzer is my fav too! So many great suggestions here. Sierra Beautifully Candid
I think you’d really like the concealer! It has great coverage.
very interesting products and must say very helpful tips. Thanks sharing this in combined way. Great work.
Thanks Sabrina. Glad you enjoyed it!
I do love drugstore make up too, so many good finds. Physicians Formula bronzers are always my go to. I’d love to try that concealer. Happy Weekend beautiful XO
Love that you love the PF bronzers- they’re so good! And if you end up trying the concealer, let me know. Would love to hear your thoughts! 🙂