There's nothing like finding a quality drugstore beauty [1] product — especially amid a sea of pricier luxury options. Don't get us wrong, we love a high-end product just as much as the next person, but coming across something that gets the job done just as easily, if not better, for a fraction of the price is a feeling that can't be topped.
Now that it's officially summer, it might be a good time to restock your makeup bag with all kinds of affordable products that'll keep your skin and face looking fresh and healthy. From cream blushes to BB creams, read ahead to see which drugstore beauty products you should absolutely be stocking up on this summer.
Pixi by Petra Clarity Concentrate
The Pixi by Petra Clarity Concentrate [2] ($24) is a water-based product that clarifies the skin by minimizing the appearance of pores. It also exfoliates and hydrates the skin to give it a more even-looking appearance.
Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing Conditioner
The Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing Conditioner [3] ($20) uses monoi oil to reduce frizz and restore moisture to the hair. Not only does it make the hair feel soft and smooth, it also works amazingly as a detangling product to use pre-and-post-wash.
Maybelline The Falsies Lash Mask Conditioner
We're willing to put masks on every other area of our bodies, so why not keep the same energy with our lashes when they need some extra love? Infused with argan oil and shea butter, the Maybelline The Falsies Lash Mask Conditioner [4] ($7) is an overnight mask that's made for anyone with "stressed-out lashes" and a heavy mascara hand.
No7 Advanced Retinol 1.5% Complex Night Concentrate
The No7 Advanced Retinol 1.5% Complex Night Concentrate [5] ($35) features retinol and peptides meant to make your skin appear softer, smoother, and glowier overnight.
NYX Professional Makeup Sweet Cheeks Soft Cheek Tint
Give yourself a natural-looking flush with NYX Professional Makeup Sweet Cheeks Soft Cheek Tint [6] ($9). It's a lightweight cream blush that comes in six shades, from taupe to deep red.
Maybelline Glass Skin Spray
Because summer is all about looking as glowy as possible. Maybelline Glass Skin Spray [7] ($10) is a finishing spray that sets your makeup while giving your skin a long-lasting dewy look.
Pattern Beauty Edge Control
There's nothing like keeping your baby hairs in check, and the Pattern Beauty Edge Control [8] ($12) will do exactly that. The product is long-lasting and reliable without being too heavy or damageing to the hair.
Essence Bye Bye Panda Eyes! Mascara
It's hard to believe that a product like Essence Bye Bye Panda Eyes! Mascara [9] ($4) will give you bold, dramatic lashes for less than $5, but it's true. It's also long-lasting and doesn't smudge or clump.
Covergirl TruBlend Hi Pigment Bronzer
You don't have to spend a day out in the sun to make yourself look super sunkissed. With just one swipe, the Covergirl TruBlend Hi Pigment Bronzer [10] ($8) gives your skin a bold and flushy look that goes a long way.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Supertone Toner
Dull skin? We don't know her. The e.l.f. Cosmetics Supertone Toner [11] ($8) uses glycolic acid to brighten your complexion and gently exfoliate the skin.
Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream
Summer weather gives you the perfect excuse to switch out your foundation for something a little lighter, and a formula like the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream [12] ($7) is the ideal substitute. It hydrates the skin and even provides extra protection with broad-spectrum SPF 30.
Odele Leave-In Conditioner
There are products that smell nice, and then there is the Odele Leave-In Conditioner [13] ($12). One pump gives a whiff of fresh laundry-meets-beach spray, but in a subtle — never overpowering — way. Beyond the scent, the formula itself is also hydrating and manages to keep my frizz that emerges every chance it can this time of year at bay.
Pixi by Petra Clarity Tonic
Pixi by Petra Clarity Tonic [14] ($15)