Can’t live without these products, purchased & repurchased.
I’ve tried, tested, and gone through just about every drugstore product you can think of. If there’s one thing I’m going to do, it’s hunt down a dupe that’s just as good—if not better—than the high-end stuff. And trust me, I’ve found plenty!
This list is packed with my all-time favorite drugstore products—the holy grail items I’ve bought on repeat, use daily, and recommend to just about everyone I know. These are the beauty staples that prove you don’t need to spend a fortune to look and feel amazing.
From skincare to makeup, there are options here for every need, every vibe, and every budget. Whether you’re building your routine or just looking for that next “wow” product, I’m confident you’ll find something to love.
So, if you’re looking for an excuse to hit up your favorite drugstore, this is it. I hope I’ve inspired you to try something new—you never know, your next favorite product might be waiting for you on that shelf. Happy shopping, and let me know if you fall in love with any of these as much as I have!
Hydro Boost Moisturizer
This is one of those products I picked up again after years of not finding a moisturizer I loved and wondered why I ever left it behind. Simple, easy, clean. Never breaks me out and perfect for under makeup.
Byoma Toner
This is a newer product in my routine and I LOVE IT. Great for under makeup to achieve that flawless look, or as a nighttime treatment. Again, no breakouts and a perfect dupe for the Rhode Milky Toner.
Maybelline Skin Tint
This is hands down my favorite, most used, most purchased item on this list. I pick this up for an everyday look. So much coverage for a skin tint, I’m surprised they can even call it one. I have tried almost all drugstore foundations and nothing comes close to this one. Perfect glow, perfect coverage, perfect finish. The only not so perfect part is the packaging. I buy pumps to replace this dropper because it simply… sucks.
NYX Concealer
I am currently on my third bottle of this and will forever purchase this concealer. Great coverage and finish. I love how light and buildable this product is, it truly is fabulous and is everything a concealer needs to be. In never cakes or crusts on me and that is all I can dream for in a concealer. I think this would be great for so many skin types and ages.
Loreal Pressed Powder
Everyone (including myself) has been all about loose setting powders as of late. And I simply forgot how great a pressed powder truly is. Great finisher or light skin day makeup. Love finishing off my looks with this and throwing it in my bag to touch up on nights out.
NYX Bronzer
Some people love this some people hate this. But I LOVE. The color payoff and longevity of this bronzer is chef’s kiss. I use this everyday, I don’t even reach for my high end bronzers anymore.
NYX Brow Pencil
Ok maybe I lied, this might be my most purchased product of all time. So creamy, long lasting, and lavish for a drugstore brow pencil. Color payoff alone deserves an award. This is one of those products I have plenty of backups for because I don’t ever want to be without it.
Elf Brow Gel
Great lamination for a drugstore brow gel. Honestly for how long brow laminating has been a thing there are not many great products. I have thick brows and this does me pretty good. No white cast and a long wear hold.
Loreal Mascara
I am a waterproof mascara kind of girl. The original of this is great too but I need that extra strength for these lashes. I find so many smudge under my eyes without the waterproofing… is that just me? Anywho this mascara is great, I love the brush and everything it has to give to my lashes.
NYX Eyeliner
Brown eyeliner is the moment. Loving this on my lash line, water line, tight line, everything all over. This is all I’ve been using on my eyes lately and I love that grungy, smudge look it gives. Effortless, easy night out type of product.
NYX Lipliner
NYX really deserves a reward for how many products I love by them. All there lip liners are great and so many perfect nudey, pinky, browny shades to choose from. Haven’t met a lip liner I don’t like by them. Give this one a go.
Elf Lip Oil
Buy this bad boy right now. Luscious lips are in and elf knew exactly what they were doing here. I have lip oil in every color, and they all are perfection.
Loreal Setting Spray
Hello perfect setting spray. Hold your breath and spray. This is going to make your makeup last allll night long. Did someone say One Size Patrick Star dupe… because here she is and she’s half the price.
Real Techniques Brushes
I have loved real techniques since they launched. Affordable brushes that make your makeup flawless. (Find even cheaper options at TJ Maxx & Marshalls)
Vaseline Body Oil
This body oil has transformed my skin. You put this on after the shower when your skin is still wet your body drinks this body oil in. You’ll smell delicious and your skin will thank you.
Naturium Body Wash Oil
Again, just a delicious treat for your skin. I love to finish off my shower with this body wash, leaving my skin glowy and smooooth.
Kristin Ess Hair Gloss
Every few months when your hair is feeling a little dull, this gloss will give it that extra shiny boost it need. Love this refresher gloss and I think my hair thanks me for it.
Miss Jessie’s Curl Cream
Calling all my curly girls. This curl cream is what I’ve been asking the universe for, for years. It leaves your hair soft while defining with NO CRUNCH. Muah I love this hair product so so much.
Powder Puff
Such a great value pack of sponges. I love to switch these out as often as possible to prevent breakouts. Puff’s shouldn’t be expensive and these are great!
Makeup Sponges
These are my all time favorite. Makeup artist approved. Add some water, these get massive and are so soft and spongy making them the ultimate makeup applier.
And there you have it—my tried-and-true drugstore beauty favorites! These are the products I swear by and always come back to, proving that great beauty doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. I hope this list inspires you to discover (or rediscover) some amazing budget-friendly finds. If you end up trying any of these, let me know—I’d love to hear your thoughts! Or, if you have your own drugstore must-haves, drop them in the comments so we can all check them out. Happy shopping and happy glowing!
