Drugstore Beauty

Quite naturally, I'm always tempted by indulgent cosmetic splurges at Sephora or fabulous department stores, but thankfully, sometimes the best of beauty can also be a bargain!

Take it from me--a die-hard beauty junkie who has been blessed with too-good-to-be-true access to samples galore (thank you, beauty publicists!) from every brand under the sun--if I'm still reaching for these reliable stand-bys at my local drugstore and bypassing products from top-tier labels, it says a lot.

Here are my personal picks for the frugal-minded fashionista:


Maybelline Sky High Curves Waterproof Mascara: My favorite mascara of all time! Beautifully accentuates lashes and creates length, volume and curl where you never thought possible.


Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover: If I could only buy one drugstore beauty product for the rest of my life, it would be this one! Not even kidding.


Physician's Formula Shimmer Block: A totally reliable bronzer for the perfect beachy, sun-kissed, summery glow.


Cover Girl Lip Stains: A new discovery of mine! CG just launched these high-quality magic marker-like lip stains that provide wearable, all-day color in a super easy (and fun!) applicator.


L'Oreal Intense Carbon Black Liquid Liner: Easy to use, ultra-inky and long-lasting liquid liner. Such a steal.


Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Collection: Not all drugstore brands are created equal. Thankfully, Garnier outperforms all of the others, so my hair is consistently shiny and smooth--for a fraction of the price of high-end salon formulas.