I don’t know about you all but while I love the designer brand make up from Sephora I also love and appreciate the availability and price of beauty products from stores like Walgreens, Target, and Walmart. Also most mornings I don’t have a lot of time to get ready for work and need makeup that is easily applied and can have multiple uses.
I figure many of you might have similar concerns and wanted to share with you what is in my makeup bag. These six items are all things that you can find at a local drug store or superstore here in the US. They are also all under $15 making them awfully affordable. I have used Polyvore to create a picture of my favorite products!
Yes to Cucumbers face cleanser
target.com
target.com
Sally Hansen shiny nail polish
target.com
target.com
Maybelline face powder
$6.47 – fragrancedirect.co.uk
$6.47 – fragrancedirect.co.uk
Makeup
target.com
target.com
Maybelline mascara
$11 – asos.com
$11 – asos.com
The Yes to cucumbers wet face wipes have been my favorite face wipes since I found them once at Target. The cucumber really makes it very relaxing and rejuvenating for my face in the morning. I’m not a morning person and really appreciate how it helps wake me up.
The Sally Hansen nail polish comes in a set with a Gel Nail top coat and has lots of color options. Personally I hate doing my nails and don’t think I’m very good at it so I really like this cheap gel nail option because they last a lot longer. I can usually get around a month of use when I paint my toes.
The CoverGirl foundation and Maybelline face powder have worked very well for my combination skin and covering up blemishes. The powder can also be used two ways. I use it with a concealer brush after I put on my foundation to cover up spots and then use a regular powder brush to after I’m finished with all my makeup.
The Maybelline Colossal Mascara has also become one of my favorites after having tried about every brand and type. It’s the only one that doesn’t clump up so easily and doesn’t give me spider looking lashes. I don’t believe that it is water proof but I haven’t had any problems with it smearing throughout the day.
I can’t say enough about the CoverGirl colored lip balm as I’m not a big fan of lipstick so I love the subtle color. I do like to use a clear lip balm underneath of it and like that it can also be used as a cheek stain. It’s so helpful to have things that work as two different things so it is great that it can double as a blush.
So there it is my basic morning makeup and beauty routine accept for the SPF lotion that I like to use. It’s pretty simple and takes me all of about 5 minutes in total to complete. Of course if I get a chance at a date night I mix it up a little and bring out some of my nicer brands eye shadow but for the average day at work it is perfect.
What are your favorite beauty finds? Do you have a favorite brand? What is your routine like? Do you own any of these products?
Much love to you all,
Sarah @teammomlife
I love that polish colour! The gel polishes are a total lifesaver for me because they look good with so little effort on my part. 🙂
Thanks so much for linking up with us over at Friday Frivolity too!
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I use the Rommel face powder (uk brand) but I will look out for the maybelline now. I like their mascara! The lash lengthening one is great. Thank you for linking up to #EatSleepBlogRT 🎉
Rimmel not Rommel duh autocorrect
I use Maybelline mascara and I really like it! Sally Hansen has really nice colors
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Big fan of the Maybelline Mascara – I agree, I dont think it’s waterproof but it stays on pretty well! #KCACOLS
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Where have you been all my life??!! I know nothing about make up but really want to start wearing some, as for some reason my skin has got worse with age!! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday
you cant go wrong with a Maybelline can you 🙂 ~KCACOLS
I use l’oreal lift and blur. I need a lot of blurring. #kcacols
Great list! I actually don’t use much in the way of beauty products – I never find the time to do much more than wash my face and throw some mascara on! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday
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Ooooh we don’t have all of these here on the UK but I do like the sound of the cucumber face wipes. I’m a bit fussy when it comes to make up and time you like the designer brand stuff. That being said I have used that maybelline mascara and it really is fab! Thanks for sharing at #familyfun xx
I love finding bargain products. My skin is really dry and sensitive and I am loving the UK MUA range they have a great little powder compact that covers all blemishes and tones down my red cheeks too all for £4! Bargain
Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday
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My daily routine sounds quite similar to yours, I keep my make up very simple with concealer and powder and occasional mascara! I’ll keep an eye out for the Maybelline mascara next time I run out. x #KCACOLS
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Ooo cucumber wipes they definitely sound refreshing! I don’t have much time for beauty products but think I could stretch to wipes! Thanks for linking up to #familyfun
Nice,we have the same taste when it comes to this products.
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The Yes to cucumbers wet face wipes sound amazing! Amy x
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