Cheap-But Great Make-Up Brands

I know that there are people out there on a budget. You've got things to do and expenses to cover, so why would you dump tons of money into getting expensive make-up? The good news is, drug store make-up brands were created specifically for you, the savvy saver. Here is my list of great drug store products that do a great job of duping high end make-up brands:

1. L'Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation- This foundation is comparable to MAC Face and Body Foundation. It is easily buildable to your desired coverage and manages to stay lightweight during layering. It also has the luxury of coming in many different shades as MAC does. I highly recommend this foundation as it is only $12 and lasts you a pretty decent amount of time.
   
2. Real Techniques Brushes- These amazing synthetic-haired brushes come in many individual and set packages. These brushes are ah-mazing for people under the thumb of a budget, who still love to have an even coverage and an "I just used all name brand brushes and products" looking face. Another amazing thing about these brushes is that they are super easy to clean, and range from $20 for a set, or $5 for an individual brush.
   
3. NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams and Butter Glosses- NYX is an amazing brand in general, but there's just something about their lip products that make my eyes have the heart emoji in them every time I see them. Their soft matte lip creams are the smoothest, and most creamy products. They are easy to apply and smell fantastic. Highly pigmented, dry matte, and don't dry out your lips. Butter glosses on the other hand, don't dry matte, and stay shiny and pretty all day. Overall these products are around $5 a piece and if that's not a bargain I don't know what is.
   
4. NYX Cream Eye shadow Pencil in Milk- Why only the color milk? Well, my lovely ladies, this eye shadow pencil happens to be the most incredible base for the eye shadows you want to stand out in your look. You simply apply it to your eyelid, blend it with a clean, flat brush, and then pat the desired color over top. The white enhances and brightens any color you add on top of it, making it the most amazing product, I think ever.