- I am excited to film a full face of affordable drugstore makeup. - Typically, I showcase affordable makeup looks on Instagram. - I purchased several new and inexpensive products for this video, some as cheap as three dollars.
- **Eyebrow Makeup** - Product: Precision Brow Pencil from NYX purchased at Target for $9.99. - Application Technique: - Brushed the brows up to draw a base line from tip to end. - Filled in brows with thin strokes for a natural look. - Concealed brows off-camera to show a neat look. - Comparison: - NYX pencil is more affordable but runs out quicker compared to the Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade, which costs $21 but lasts much longer.
- **Primer** - Product: e.l.f. Poreless Primer priced at $8, known as a dupe for the Tatcha Silk Canvas. - Application Technique: - Applied the primer with clean hands all over the face. - Observations: - Primer melted into the skin effortlessly. - Helped blur pores, similar in feel to the Tatcha Silk Canvas.
- **Foundation** - Product: Maybelline Matte Poreless Foundation for $7.99 in shade 128, Warm Nude. - Tips: - Use foundation.com to match shades across different brands. - Application Technique: - Dotted foundation on the face and blended with a Sigma Flat Kabuki Brush. - Covered entire face and neck for even application.
- **Concealer** - Product: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in shade 120, Light for $7.99. - Application Technique: - Applied under eyes and on blemishes using the Sigma 4DHD Kabuki Brush. - Concealer seamlessly blended, covering dark circles and blemishes effectively.
- **Setting Powder** - Product: Airspun Loose Face Powder, costing around $6-$7, containing 65 grams. - Application Technique: - Used a puff to set under-eye area, forehead, and smile lines. - Brushed off excess powder after letting it set.
- **Bronzer** - Product: Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer costing $15. - Observations: - Highly pigmented with a pleasant scent resembling the beach. - Adds needed warmth and color to the skin, creating a natural sun-kissed look. - Despite being more expensive than average drugstore products, it has excellent quality and ingredients.
- **Blush** - Product: e.l.f. Blush in the shade Bright Pink. - Application Technique: - Applied with the Lexi 514 Blush Brush. - Added blush to cheeks and a little to the forehead and chin for a cohesive look.
Overall, I tested a variety of affordable, drugstore makeup products, providing detailed reviews and application techniques. The mix of new products and personal favorites aims to achieve a glam look on a budget, maintaining quality without high costs.