Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Drugstore Delights

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As much as I shop at Sephora and Ulta in their high-end section, I love finding products that work great, but are affordable.  These items have been my go to products for the last few weeks.  I wouldn't necessarily call them dupes, but they do remind me of a few high-end products.  
The Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid-Touch Foundation is a very light foundation.  I would call it a light to medium coverage.  It feels like a serum foundation, but it blends into the skin flawlessly.  I personally love foundations that feel like this, but they are not for everyone.  I do set it with a powder because otherwise it feels like it might slip right off of my face.  Once it is applied, it almost feels like I have no makeup on.  It doesn't do a great job of covering blemishes or scars, but it is great when you want something light that will even out your skin.  The applicator isn't a dropper, but the foundation does drop onto the back of your hand when placed there. I have to say that the applicator leaves a little to be desired.  I have heard of people taking the applicator directly to their face to apply their foundation, but that isn't incredibly sanitary.  I place it on the back of my hand and place my brush into it.  I have also used a beauty blender, but I prefer to use a buffing brush.  This foundation offers beautiful,light coverage.  

Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid-Touch Foundation
$9.99 at Ulta- They are currently offering a buy one get one 50% off

Maybelline Dream Wonder Foundation Applicator
 Maybelline Fit Me Concealer is a great option at the drugstore.  It is incredibly light, but it can be built up for more coverage.  It is great for under the eyes, but make sure to set it with a powder or it will crease.  I have two shades...one that is lighter for brightening under my eyes and one that is the same color as my skin that I use to cover blemishes. 
Maybelline Fit Me- $6.99 at Ulta- can be used in the Buy one get one 50% off sale.

The Maybelline Brow Drama Sculpting Brow Mascara was a pleasant surprise.  I have incredibly unruly brows and have to use numerous products to get them to behave.  At first, I hated this product, but loved it once I spent some time playing around with it.  It adds a little bit of color to my brows, which I love.  It keeps my brows in place and allows me to even them out.  I purchased mine in soft brown and absolutely love it!  Make sure that you don't have a lot of product on the brush and that you work fast.  If not, you could end up with caterpillar for eyebrows.  I comb mine out with a spoolie once I am done.  Don't be afraid to spend some time with the unique brush...practice makes perfect!


Maybelline Brow Drama at Ulta- $7.99
Included in the buy one get one 50% off

Maybelline Brow Drama Brush
 I know that I have talked about the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams, but I had to mention this particular color.  These truly last for hours even with eating and drinking.  I put a balm underneath and put it on without a lipliner.  The color is pigmented and long-wearing.  I don't find them to be incredibly drying, but if you prefer a glossy look, these aren't for you.  I love wearing this lippie with a really natural eye look.  If I am in a rush- this is a great lip product to grab for.  If you don't like this raspberry color, head to Ulta or Target and check out all of the colors they offer.  
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Prague $5.99 at Ulta
Currently buy one get one 50% off

 NYX has some great products!  I am a huge fan of their Jumbo Eye Pencils.  I love to use the eye pencil in milk as an eye primer or to carve out my eyebrows.  I am very fair so this wouldn't be a great idea to use if you are medium in skin tone or darker. This glides on seamlessly and is great to put under eye shadows to help the color pop.  
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
$4.49 at Ulta
Currently buy one get one half off
Can also be purchased at Target