Full Face Makeup Only Using Drugstore Products

I have always loved makeup. I used to have an obsession with it when I was younger, taking several trips to the mall every month just so I could wander around Sephora, MAC, and any other cosmetic store I came across. I would aimlessly walk around, swatching every foundation, lipstick, or eyeshadow that caught my attention. However, I quickly realized how expensive it is to use these brands consistently, especially when doing a casual, everyday look.

What really pushed me towards exploring drug store makeup was one summer when I could not keep up my face make up shades with how often the color of my tan kept changing. Then as fall progressed, I could not keep up with how often my tan would fade and my make up would apply as more of an orange than it once did as a natural color.

I knew that Ulta Beauty Stores had a section dedicated to drug store makeup brands, so I figured I would go there to first explore through my cheaper options. I also read a lot of reviews online about drug store makeup brands that held their value, were comparable to high end makeup brands, and had a variety in skin tones. Needless to say, I went in there pretty much knowing the exact brands I wanted to test out for myself before making my final decisions.

Since then, I continually bought almost all of my makeup from drugstore brands. My preference in certain brands, products from different lines, and specific products within the brands I like have changed slightly. I highly prefer brands like NYX, L' Oreal, and Physician's Formula. I do not exclusively use these brands only, but I am rarely disappointed by these product lines and prefer most of their products over those of other companies.

In this video, I use my e.l.f. tone adjusting face primer, L'Oreal magic skin beautifier B.B cream in anti- redness shade, Physician's Formula ombre bronzer, L'Oreal magic lumi light infusing primer (although I use it as a subtle highlight), Neutrogena Hydro Boost plumping mascara, and e.l.f. makeup mist & set setting spray. I use both a green primer and green based B.B cream because I tend to have small breakouts often and naturally already carry a slight red tone. The B.B cream eventually matches my natural skin after neutralizing any redness, which takes care of my problems as I get tan or as I lose it.

I do use high end makeup brands, but prefer to use drugstore makeup for my day to day use. Usually when I do splurge on something high end, it is an eyeshadow pallet or highlight because those are things I use much less in general, meaning the product will last longer and prove to be worth the money I spent on it. Favorite pallets of mine include anything from Urban Decay's "Naked" line and their Vice 2 pallet.

Personally, I have not noticed any difference in quality between high end and drugstore makeup brands. Generally, any issues I seem to have with drugstore makeup, I have also had with high end make up. However, I do find it rare to use drugstore makeup face products and easily able to fall into that "cakey" look quickly while applying. I believe drug store brands (or at least the products I frequently use) require more of repeated application to be truly "full coverage," which allows for more control when applying concealer or foundation.

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