Wet n Wild was my go-to brand as a broke, makeup-loving high school student. I loved that I could afford to try out a different shade of lipstick, and get a ton of eye shadow all on my very small budget. As I got older and tried more expensive brands, I kept finding my way back to many of my tried and true Wet n Wild products in my massive collection.
Although I always get a look of surprise when I recommend something so affordable to my friends, they always thank me. The products just work.
Before you decide to splurge on the next $40 highlighter, or $50 eye shadow palette, consider picking up these (just as good) makeup items the next time you're at the drugstore.
Wet n Wild MegaLast Nail Colour
Why you need it: These nail polishes come in a variety of trendy colours and go on in one opaque coat.It has all the shine of a gel without needing a top coat or a lamp.
Shop it: 1 Step Wonder Gel [1] ($5)
Wet n Wild Colour Icon Eyeshadow Quad
Why you need it: Wet n Wild makes drugstore eye shadow palettes that are more pigmented and have creamier texture than many luxury brands.
Shop it: Colour Icon Eyeshadow Quad [2] ($3)
Wet n Wild MegaGlo Contouring Palette
Why you need it: Some contouring and highlighting shades will leave you orange or looking artificial. This matte contour shade gives a natural-looking shadow to your face, and the highlighter will brighten and set your under eyes and cheekbones.
Shop it: MegaGlo Contouring Palette [3] ($5)
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Foundation
Why you need it: People constantly compliment my skin when I wear this foundation. It's lightweight, gives medium coverage, and looks natural on the skin. The best part? It was formulated to make you look fantastic in selfies.
Shop it: Photo Focus Foundation [4] ($6)
Wet n Wild Colour Icon Blush
Why you need it: These blushes never look streaky and make you look more awake and perky.
Shop it: Colour Icon Blush [5] ($3)
Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder
Why you need it: Everyone is obsessed with having a gorgeous, shimmering, highlight right now. This one delivers on the shine, and makes you look lit from within.
Shop it: MegaGlo Highlighting Powder [6] ($5)
Wet n Wild Illumi-Naughty Highlighting and Concealing Pen
Why you need it: This is the perfect concealer for highlighting your facial features. Not only does it brighten your under eyes, but it also can make your face look glowing by applying it to your cheekbones and the centre of your face and blending out.
Shop it: Illumi-Naughty Highlighting and Concealing Pen [7] ($5)
Wet n Wild MegaLast Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick
Why you need it: Finally, an affordable liquid lipstick that lasts! These come in 13 opaque colours and have a mousse-like texture that allows the product to go on smoothly.
Shop it: MegaLast Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick [8] ($5)
Wet n Wild MegaLast Lip Colour
Why you need it: Want to try a new colour, but don't want to splurge on an expensive lipstick? These soft, pigmented lipsticks apply like a dream and are affordable enough for you to buy multiple hues.
Shop it: MegaLast Lip Colour [9] ($2)
Wet n Wild Colour Icon Eyeshadow 10-Pan Eyeshadow Palette in Not a Basic Peach
Why you need it: This palette includes the popular warm-red shades that everyone is wearing, as well as a pop of colour with the more unique turquoise hue.
Shop it: Colour Icon Eyeshadow 10-Pan Eyeshadow Palette in Not a Basic Peach [10] ($5)