My Top 8 Drugstore Makeup Products!

Here are my top 8 picks for drugstore makeup products that won't break the bank!

8. Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush 

I know what you're thinking "that's old news" and I completely agree. However, it still makes it on to my top 8 list because it's one of my all time favourite drugstore blushes because it has great colour payoff and lasts quite a bit longer than your average drugstore powder blush. My personal favourite colours are Rose Petal and Fresh Pink! ($7.99)

7. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind: Treatment Concealer 

This product isn't that new but it has definitely made an appearance on the beauty guru scene of YouTube this summer and after trying it out I know why! It's very lightweight but still offers significant coverage for dark circles without creasing or looking cakey at all. It also, apparently, comes in 12 different shades and has the added bonus of acting like a treatment for under eye wrinkles and fine lines; reducing their appearance and preventing them all together! It's never too early to start anti-aging treatments! ($7.99)

6. Revlon Cream Shadow Quads 

I've been using these quads for a little over a year now and I really love them. The quads they offer have a great spread of useful colours and are easy to apply, going on super smoothly. They are also really easy to blend and are one of my go to products when I'm low on time and just need to slap some eye makeup on. The only issues is that they do tend to crease pretty easily so I recommend using an eyelid primer first. My most used quad is called Not Just Nudes. ($9.99)

5. L'ORÉAL True Match Liquid Foundation

I know this is also one of those "been there, done that" products but it's my most recent everyday foundation and I love it. It gives just the right amount of coverage for an everyday look and looks flawless (especially if you apply it with a Beauty Blender)! The only drawback is that the bottle kind of pours out like BBQ Sauce.. you know slowly and then BAM the whole bottle is empty, so you just have to be really careful not to waste too much product that way. ($12.99)

4. N.Y.C. Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder 

I think this one is a classic favourite and is often deemed a dupe for Benefit's Hoola Bronzer and I LOVE IT! If you have fair skin like me you can still make this product look seamless and natural. Using the good old E3 technique it's easy to add a little colour to your face but it's also great for contouring around your nose or cheekbones! ($3.15)

3. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer 

This is my absolute favourite concealer (including high end concealers). The coverage is great and lasts a decent amount of time (I never have to reapply). It's easy to apply and works really well for redness and mild acne. It's not my product of choice for under eye circles just because it's really more of a blemish eraser kind of product. It also comes in a ton of different shades for all skin tones! ($7.96)

2. Maybelline The Rocket Volum' Express Mascara 

This is, in my opinion, the best mascara for bottom lashes because the bristles on the wand are nice and short to avoid getting mascara all over your under eye area and the formula doesn't clump (unless you really over do it). It also elongates and adds volume to your lower lashes making them look perfect! ($5.99) ... this product is however featured in a post of products I regret buying head over here to find out why!

1. KATE super sharp liner: Felt Tip Eyeliner  

I'm not sure if this is considered a drugstore product because I've only ever been able to buy it in drugstores in Japan and in China but it is my favourite drugstore product of all time. It easily surpasses any high-end felt tip liner (including NARS) and I would even say it's better than any liquid liner I've used as well. Because it's felt tip it's super easy to create the perfect line and it goes on nice and black in only one stroke. It also lasts all day and all night! It's pretty hard to come by so I buy it in bulk whenever I get the chance! The good news is you can also buy it on Amazon though it's a little pricey. ($15.40)

A Review: Nume Curl Jam

Firstly, I ordered the NuMe Curl Jam Set (original price $250.00) by using a coupon code I got from the YouTuber missglamorazzi (You can find it in this video Here) - Because ain't nobody got two hundred and fifty dollars to spend on hair tools.

It took them a little over two weeks just to ship it. Once I received the shipping confirmation e-mail it took another week to receive it - basically shipping speed was sub par at best.

The actual set:  

The set comes in a wrap type soft case with slots for all the components (SUPER handy for travel) and includes a heat protection glove. For some reason I also received a styling comb, which I tried to use once and found it to be completely pointless, unless there's some magic trick I haven't heard of..

NuMe Styling Comb

Flat Iron - Not going to lie I definitely use this flat iron more often then my (overpriced) CHI flat iron because I absolutely love it! It has yet to damage or burn my hair and the temperature control allows for adjusting the heat settings to your hair type and thickness. I only have to go over strands of hair once and my hair stays entirely straight until I wash it, it doesn't have the greatest performance in humidity but that can easily be fixed with any frizz tamer spray, I recommend this one.

Curling Wand: 
The curling wand comes with three different size barrels:
3/4" - For Taylor Swift type tight curls
1" - Looser, everyday type curls (my personal favourite)
1-1/4" - For loose waves

Overall, this curling wand is great; it definitely allows you to get the most "bang for your buck" because you can create so many diverse looks. As aforementioned the 1" barrel is my favourite and is what I use for my hair most days, sometimes the curls can be a little tight for that effortless look but if you hold off on the hair spray for a couple hours they fall perfectly and I know I always get tons of compliments. The largest barrel does wonders if you're trying to create that VS Angel bombshell hair (This can also be done super quickly!) and the smallest barrel gives pretty tight curls so I don't use it as often as the other two.

In general, I think these are great! Like the flat iron they don't damage or burn your hair at all and you only have to go over your hair once for curls that last at least two days. The only flaws that I've found is that the wand itself (not the barrels) feels a like its made out of pretty cheap plastic and that it doesn't have a temperature gauge; so whether you want it or not it gets hot as eff. That being said if you're new at using a curling wand I definitely recommend using the heat protection glove that comes with the set as I personally have acquired a few battle wounds from sleepy mornings.

You can purchase the NuMe Curl Jam HERE!