Here's another Top Picks post and this time, it's for drugstore makeup. I'd like to share my favorite drugstore makeup with you guys and I hope you'll like it. :)
Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals BB Cream - Although I don't use this as often as I used to, it still remains a drugstore favorite. I really don't think of it as a BB Cream but as a tinted moisturizer instead. It provides sheer-light coverage that is perfect for those lazy days. Oil control is not great but rather acceptable. But I like how it blends with my skin and looks natural.
ELF Studio Line Eyebrow Kit in Light - I'm glad to say that I've hit pan! See those 4 tiny silver dots? It's the pan. That's how much I like this product. And I would actually repurchase once I run out of the wax. It keeps my eyebrows from looking horrible.
Maybelline Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Concealer in Ivory - now this drugstore concealer is a fave of mine. It helps my eyebags disappear. However, it looks kinda ashy at the end of the day. Nevertheless, this is a good concealer for me. Easy to blend especially when blended with a mini stippling brush or MAC 188.
Shiseido Majolica Majorca Blush in RD255 - Although this is a drugstore brand of Shiseido, I was not disappointed with the quality at all. Texture is still smooth and silky. It somehow reminds me of NARS Orgasm sans the "pinkness" and the shimmers. It gives an iridescent glow that is simply lovely.
Covergirl Tru Shine Lipstick in Peach Shine - Smooth, creamy, glides like butter on the lips. The perfect peach lipstick with just the right hint of pink that is enough to brighten one's face. It is glossy too so there is no need to top it off with a lip gloss. However, it melts easily since it is really soft and creamy.
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How about you? Do you have any favorites from drugstore brands?
Happy Thursday, super awesome peeps! :P
P.S.
Please help me pray for my friend's recovery. Her family is worried that she might not wake up from coma. But she is a strong woman and I know that prayers can move mountains. :(
Thanks for sharing your picks. I hope Majolica Majorca comes down @ Watson's one of these days *wishful thinking*.
ReplyDeleteI'm using the ELF brow kit too! :)
Will be praying for your friend's recovery.
Argie, yeah. We'll be in Majolica Majorca heaven if that happens! Thanks, dearie. Hey, pink Shu? :P
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to try more BB creams, but they don't care any over here in the USA.
ReplyDeleteI also love that Shiseido Majolica blush, perfect for casual days. But too bad i wasn't as lucky with the maybelline concealer,not right for my skin tone :-( glad it worked for you hehe.
ReplyDeletei like the ELF brow kit too! and i'm close to hitting pan! we'll be praying for your friend.
ReplyDeleteDeny, try eBay! Lotsa BB creams there. :P
ReplyDeleteMina, I read your review about the Maybelline concealer. So sad it didn't work for you. :)
thanks for sharing your picks! i always see Majo Majo in Watsons but don't feel the urge to try them out, lol maybe i should now! after reading your post :)
ReplyDeleteJennifer, you're so lucky to have MM there! :P
ReplyDeletecool~ i don't know if i hv a fav drug store brand~~~ but thx for sharing your picks ^^ i might try out the bb cream when i'm out of my current one. ~
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Crystal, thanks. It's super great to hit the pan. :P
ReplyDeleteHitomi, thanks for dropping by my blog. :)
The CG lipstick sounds interesting, seems like the kind of formula I would love.
ReplyDeleteI wish Watsons would bring Majolica Majorca here!
praying for your friends recovery - hope all is well ^^
ReplyDeleteswitch, the CG lipstick is nice but it just melts on the tube. :( Yes, Majo Majo please! :P
ReplyDeletegyc, thank you so much. :)
great drugstore faves ;) && will pray for your friend
ReplyDeleteElf eyebrow kit and maybelline mineral power concealer = love!
ReplyDeleteLove them too.
Great picks!!! I love how the BB Cream blends well with my skintone too!!! I wanna buy the Elf Eyebrow kit and the Majo Majo thingy!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Pammy! :)
ReplyDeleteI've never tried ELF! :( I should, huh? I feel like I'm missing out.
I didn't know that Shisheido was sold in the grocery! I should look into that. Eyebrow kit, YES YES!
Great finds! <3
Great reviews. I'm sorry to hear about your friend. A similar situation happened to someone my family loved as well. Of course I will offer some prayers.
ReplyDeletehi Pammy,
ReplyDeleteI have the ELF eye brow kit too.
However I seldom use it... since it doesn't work well for me. Glad you like it. I've also always wanted to try the Maybelline mineral power concealer but, I keep changing my mind...hehe
I want to try that lipstick from Covergirl. Does it smell weird?
ReplyDeletelittlelucy, nope. It doesn't have any weird scent at all. :P
ReplyDeleteI just added this site to my feed reader, excellent stuff. Can not get enough!
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