So we all know I love a bargain! And, while my high end makeup collection is growing and I’m OBSESSED! There’s just something about a good drugstore product you love and buy time and time again that just takes the biscuit! So, I thought I’d gather together my favourite makeup items for under £15 that I think you NEED!
This is not to say there aren’t other drugstore makeup items I LOVE! I just had to draw the line somewhere or I’d just talk you through my entire collection!
RCMA No Color Powder
This is actually my second bottle…! This powder is only £12.75 and lasts AGES! It’s such a good daily translucent powder that doesn’t look too heavy and doesn’t leave a white cast!
Read More: Worth The Hype? | RCMA No Colour Powder
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat
I’m one of those people who wears nail polish, and then within the day it’s chipped! However, when I use this gel top coat, not only does it make my nail polish look super glossy and thick, but I get at least 3 days out of my nail polish before they start chipping!
L’Oreal Paris Rouge Signature Lipstick
If you want a bright lipstick that won’t go anywhere… these are the lipsticks you need! They a matte, kissproof liquid lipstick that lasts a really long time and can apply in just a few swipes.
Read More: New | The Best Liquid Lipstick Formula Ever?!
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer
I mean this has been a classic for what seems like a millennia! It’s a high coverage concealer, with now a slightly wider shade range, that blends out like a dream and doesn’t break the bank!
Read More: New | Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer
L’Oreal Infaillible Concealer
While I love the Collection concealer, I would actually probably say this is my favourite! It’s so creamy and blendable, but still has really good coverage! It seems to merge in really well with my foundations!
Max Factor Face Finity All Day Flawless Foundation
I’ve had 3 of these now! It’s such a good everyday, buildable foundation, that blends out perfectly and lasts really well on the skin! It actually kinda upsets me that more people don’t talk about this foundation!
Read More: Review | Max Factor Face Finity All Day Flawless Foundation
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
I mean I’ve included both the Maybelline Lash Sensational mascaras here; the original and the Sky High! They’re both brilliant mascaras, with the original being fool proof and the Sky High being more buildable! I just feel like you can’t go wrong with a Maybelline mascara!
Read More: New | Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
Max Factor Brow Shaper Pencil
Hands down the most repurchased product in my collection! I’ve had about 30 of these over the years! It’s the perfect shade match for me, so easy to give me the fluffy, full looking brows I love, and it’s super travel friendly and comes with a spoolie! The only downside? You seem to go through it really fast!
L’Oreal Infaillible Blush Paint Palettes
Not only are these gorgeous, pigmented but blendable blushes… these are also GORGEOUS eyeshadows!
Zoeva Cocoa Blends Palette
So I was sure this was under £15 when I pulled this post together… then I realised it wasn’t! However, it’s only £20 and I’m sure it’ll be on offer at some point making it £15… right? right? Putting my inability to look up things aside, this is a really beautiful eyeshadow palette that I’ve been in love with for many a year!
Revlon Matte Lipsticks
These are fast becoming my favourite lipsticks ever! They’re super comfortable, matte, not drying, pigmented, long lasting and come in some stunning shades! They’re not kiss proof, but I can totally look past that!
Read More: New | Revlon Super Lustrous Matte Lipsticks
Wet n Wild Rose in The Air
I always forget how cheap these eyeshadow palettes are! But they’re so pigmented, blendable and easy to work with… and this one is a great dupe of the ABH Modern Renaissance Palette!
Read More: Best ‘Cheap’ Palette EVER!?
Elf Bitsize Palettes
Can you believe these are £3?! That’s just mental! While the colour story in each quad can be a little limiting, the formula is stunning!
Read More: Are They Worth The Hype? | The Elf Bite-Size Eyeshadows
NYX Vivid Brights Eyeliner
With a brush applicator, these eyeliners come in some stunning bright shades, apply super easily and last all day! I’ve recently fallen head over heels with coloured eyeliner! And NYX make some of the best!
Max Factor Creme Bronzer in Light Gold
Ignore the word Creme, as this is 100% a powder bronzer! But it does have the most gorgeous everyday glow to it, making you look naturally bronzed! This is my second Max Factor Creme Bronzer and I would probably buy it again when this one is finished!
Read More: New | Max Factor Creme Bronzer in Light Gold
And there you have it, my top 15 affordable makeup products you NEED in your life! What would your recommendations be?
Katie x
I didn’t try any of these products so after reading your post I need to check them. Thank you for sharing.
https://katieemmabeauty.com/2021/01/19/is-it-worth-the-hype-huda-beauty-desert-dusk-palette/
Hopefully you find some new gems! x
Great list – I am also a fan of the concealer of L’Oréal it is my favorite by far
All these products sound great! I love trying products from elf since they’re so affordable
Elf is such a good brand! x
This is such a great list! I am with you with nail [polish, it’s great to have it but end up messing it up after a day, so will have to try this top coat! The bitesixe palette from Elf sound like a must try too! Thanks for sharing x
The bitesized palettes are so cute! x
I love makeup that is a bargain! This post reminded me about how much I love collection lasting perfection concealer! I haven’t used it in ages, will defo pick one up next time x
It’s just a classic! x
The Maybelline Lash Sensational mascara is amazing!
Candice x
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Such a classic! x
I have the Wet n Wild and the mini Elf palette you mentioned and I love them! Both are great quality and such an affordable price! I wish Max Factor was still sold in the US, I always wanted to try the brand! Thanks for sharing this, I loved reading about your favorites!
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OMG is it not sold over there?! Mental! x
These are great products for such a bargain! I love Max Factor and L’Oreal products! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Me too! Such amazing brands! x
Great list! So good to see Max Factor in this list, I feel like not a lot of people talk about this brand – and I’ve always been so curious to try it.
OMG I know! It’s such a good brand! x
I’ve been wanting to buy he RCMA powder for so long now, it’s been in my cart for ages! This makes me think about it again haha 😊
Hahah get it! x
I also love the Elf Bitesize palettes. It really packs a punch for such a tiny, affordable little thing!
Was disappointed that the Collection concealer didn’t work for me – Sahara dry… but I want to try the Infallible!
Thanks for posting. I have plenty to explore.
The L’Oreal concealer is not as drying as the Collection one for sure! x
I love the sound of a lot of these products, so many bargains! I especially love the Lash sensational mascara x
Me too! Such a gem! x
Wonderful list! I am a fan of the top coat as mine chip very quickly as well! Thanks for this list, it’s given me some ideas for some good bargains.
Hopefully you find some new gems! x
This is a great list of products to try! I am so rubbish when it comes to buying make up! Thank you for sharing.
Walking into Boots is so overwhelming! x
I don’t mind Superdrug so much as it is smaller than Boots x
What a fantastic list! I haven’t tried any of these brands for a while. I need to check them out. Thanks for sharing!
xoxo
Lovely
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Hopefully you find some new gems! x
Great post! I personally loove the Loreal Infallible concealer! Love Amy at amymarshment.com xx
Such an amazing concealer for sure! x
I loveeeeee Wet n Wild! They create one of my favourite concealers – really great brand xx
Me too! It’s amazing! x
Great post! I love finding items that are cheap and affordable- but still gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this collection x
Love a good bargain! x
What a great post! There are so many fab products here, and I love the Maybelline mascara. Lash Sensational is so good!!xx
Hannah | https://luxuryblush.co.uk/
The Lash Sensational line is just such a classic! x
I need a new powder so I might give that one a go. I also couldn’t live without collection lasting perfection.
Thanks for sharing!
Hopefully you find some new gems! x
I love these style of posts, some great products here! Need to try more concealers I’m thinking!😅✨
Aww thanks, really enjoyed pulling it together! x
Thank you for this! I always get so overwhelmed with buying makeup!
I mean there are A LOT of brands and products out there these days! x
This is such a great list and there are some products I haven’t come across before. I love Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara and use it most days also I love the colours of Revlon Matte Lipsticks I think I will need give in and buy them.
The Revlon Matte Lipsticks are amazing for sure! x
I have lost count of how many of the lasting perfection concealers I have used over the years. It really rivals my high end concealers!
xo Sophie | http://www.alongcamerosie.co.uk
OMG haha me too! x
These are some amazing products…thanks for sharing dear 🙂
Beauty and Fashion/Rampdiary/Glamansion
Aww no problem! Hope it helps! x
This is such a great list!! So many gems here. I love Lash Sensational mascara and I can’t stress it enough! I have repurchased it so many times, I’ve lost count! Haha xx
Hahaha me too! x
I have one of the shades of the revlon matte lipsticks and the lash sensational mascara from maybellie is something ive repurchased loads!
Such a great mascara! x
What a great list of suggestions! Makeup doesn’t have to cost a bomb! I’m a huge fan of the infalliable collection x
The drugstore have some amazing products in there! x
I love L’Oréal Paris products and I like that they are not too expensive. I am happy their is more beauty products that are less expensive and good quality.
L’Oreal is such an incredible brand! x
Love these suggestions! Especially the e.l.f one, I adore their products!! And the Revlon matte lipstick looks so gorgeous!
I love a good Elf product! And those Revlon matte lipsticks are my favourite! x
Love this list! Need a few of them! Glad I read your post! Love your blog. Just gave you a follow and can’t wait to see future posts xxx
Awwww thank you! x
I definitely need to try the brown pencil, I’ve never really used any before, so this should be interesting lol
Such an amazing product! x