Looking to save money by finding a swap for some of your favorite high-end beauty splurges? The good news is there are a lot of great beauty brands and products at your local drugstore. However, sorting through the sea of products in the beauty aisle can be overwhelming if you don't know what brands or products to look for. SheSpeaks saved you the trial and error with some of these cost-effective products that just might be a perfect swap for some of your more expensive faves.
This concealer, perfect for undereyes, has an extensive shade range, is long-lasting and waterproof. It has hydrating ingredients which helps to prevent canines or creasing but also has great staying-power and will last you all day. You can find it at most drugstores, Walmart or Target for under $10.
These are a great swap for some higher end blush drops! At around $8 a tube, you can snag a few colors. The gel-cream texture makes will give you a natural flush, and the color is buildable. All you need to do is apply a drop or two for a more subtle pinch of color or layer on for a bright effect. This product will give you a great glow without being too ‘shimmery.’
Hands down, a must-have. At around $15 you can find this wherever they carry e.l.f products - however, after going viral on TikTok, it can be best to order this one for pickup or online since it can be hard to track down in your shade! This liquid highlighter has the perfect dewey finish and it’s moisturizing. It is the perfect primer to apply before foundation, giving you that healthy radiant glow. The moisturizing effect comes from ingredients like hyaluronic acid and squalane.
No matter what kind of look you’re going for, this liner from CoverGirl can do it all. It glides on smoothly and resists fading as the day goes on, yet comes off easily at the end of the day. You’ll find this smudge-proof option to be good for sensitive eyes and all day wear!
These buttery soft colors are bendable and go on super smooth. You can mix and match to create your own look with ease. The finishes vary and multiple palettes are available - from metallics, with varying shimmers to glittery. The pigments are long-lasting so you’ll be set for all day/all night wearability. And at this price point, you can pick a few palettes to have on hand. You can usually find this for around $4 a palette.
Essence Lash Princess
I would try the e.l.f Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter.
I would love to try the concealer! :) I have bad bags and looking to find a concealer that works and doesn't crease and look caked on. Would be so grateful if I was chosen to try this! :) never won anything before.
I love drugstore products, some are better than high end. Drugstore mascaras are some of the best. I love the Essence Lash Princess, The E.L.F Roller Lash. I recently tried a Loreal Infallible blush and holy moly it was pigmented but also very bendable. The Wet N Wild Photo Focus eye Primer and Dewy Foundation are incredible. I've never tried the Flower Beauty blush above but it's on my list of products I want to try. The Halo Glow I like better than the Flawless Filter. I've been wearing Wet N Wild since the late '80's when I was a kid, they have really stepped up their game, same as E.L.F. Catrice is another drugstore favorite.
I would love to try the Essence Lash Princess or the Maybelline Fit Me Matte face powder.
I would love to try the Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Face Powder.
I would like to try the blush bomb drops. I shop at Walgreens.
I love finding new and reasonably priced beauty products!
I want to try the liquid eyeliner
I'd like to try the Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Makeup 5 Pan Palette.
Blush Bomb
I'd love to try them all! Ioni is an incredible high-end swap that you can pick up at any Dollar Tree. Amazing quality for what you're paying - I use their blush and falsies regularly.
I'm looking to get more into makeup, so these would be amazing. I can never find an eyeliner that's just right, so maybe I should start there.
The professional coverup, concealer.
I'd love to try the Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Face Powder .