Hey beauty lovers!
This may be a bit of a boring post, but I thought it might be helpful to compile a master list of my favourite affordable/drugstore products, all under $20. I tried my best to list the exact prices of each product in Canadian dollars; however, drugstore prices vary depending on where you go and some of the products are only listed in US dollars, which can be difficult to convert to Canadian dollars as it changes daily. If you find that there are specific product areas that are not covered in this post, it simply means that I haven't found a favourite affordable product for that area just yet. Sit tight! I'll be sure to update this post if anything changes and as I find my affordable holy grails :)
I have linked all of the products for purchase (click through the price of each product) and, where applicable, I've linked similar products for any that are discontinued.
Foundation: Maybelline FIT Me Matte + Poreless #220, C$6-$12
Concealer: Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer C$6-$9
Setting Powder: Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder, C$6-$9
Contour: NYX Blush in "Taupe", C$8
Bronzer: Essence Sun Club Matt Bronzing Powder, US$4.99
Highlight: ColourPop Cosmetics Super Shock Cheek Highlighters, US$8
Eyeshadow Primer: e.l.f. Essential Eyelid Primer US$1 (discontinued, new formula can be purchased here)
Eyeshadow Palette: Covergirl TruNakeds Eyeshadow Palettes (Nudes/Goldens/Roses), C$12-16
Liquid Eyeliner: NYX Matte Liquid Liner C$10
Pencil Liner: NYX Wonder Pencil, C$6
Mascara: Maybelline Lash Sensational, C$6-$10
Liquid Lipstick (matte): ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip, C$6 // NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick, C$10
Liquid Lipstick (other): ColourPop Ultra Satin Lip, C$6 // NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream, C$10
Let me know what your favourite drugstore products are in the comments! A sister post with a list of my high-end favourites is coming soon!
Xo,
Marian
This may be a bit of a boring post, but I thought it might be helpful to compile a master list of my favourite affordable/drugstore products, all under $20. I tried my best to list the exact prices of each product in Canadian dollars; however, drugstore prices vary depending on where you go and some of the products are only listed in US dollars, which can be difficult to convert to Canadian dollars as it changes daily. If you find that there are specific product areas that are not covered in this post, it simply means that I haven't found a favourite affordable product for that area just yet. Sit tight! I'll be sure to update this post if anything changes and as I find my affordable holy grails :)
I have linked all of the products for purchase (click through the price of each product) and, where applicable, I've linked similar products for any that are discontinued.
FACE
Primer: The Body Shop Skin Primer Matte It, C$16Foundation: Maybelline FIT Me Matte + Poreless #220, C$6-$12
Concealer: Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer C$6-$9
Setting Powder: Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder, C$6-$9
Contour: NYX Blush in "Taupe", C$8
Bronzer: Essence Sun Club Matt Bronzing Powder, US$4.99
Highlight: ColourPop Cosmetics Super Shock Cheek Highlighters, US$8
EYES
Brows: NYX Micro Brow Pencil, C$12 // NYX Tame & Frame Brow Pomade in "Espresso", C$10Eyeshadow Primer: e.l.f. Essential Eyelid Primer US$1 (discontinued, new formula can be purchased here)
Eyeshadow Palette: Covergirl TruNakeds Eyeshadow Palettes (Nudes/Goldens/Roses), C$12-16
Liquid Eyeliner: NYX Matte Liquid Liner C$10
Pencil Liner: NYX Wonder Pencil, C$6
Mascara: Maybelline Lash Sensational, C$6-$10
LIPS
Lipstick: Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Moss, C$5-$8Liquid Lipstick (matte): ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip, C$6 // NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick, C$10
Liquid Lipstick (other): ColourPop Ultra Satin Lip, C$6 // NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream, C$10
Let me know what your favourite drugstore products are in the comments! A sister post with a list of my high-end favourites is coming soon!
Xo,
Marian