Mid-Year 2019 Drugstore Makeup Favorites
Half of the year is gone! Can you believe it?! I sure can’t!
Even though I can’t believe it’s already halfway through the year, the calendar is telling me that it really is, which means it’s time for my mid-year favorites posts!
First up: Drugstore Makeup!
I’ve tried a ton of great drugstore makeup so far in 2019 and so many of them have become dear favorites of mine.
But, today we’re going to cover the absolute best of the best drugstore makeup products that I’ve tried in 2019!
Of all the products that made it into my Monthly Favorites posts, only the top drugstore products made it into today’s post.
And the best part about this post is that every single item on this list is under $20!
Drugstore makeup brands always amaze me in how they can create products that perform so well for such an affordable price.
Although ColourPop and Morphe aren’t technically drugstore makeup brands, I will be including ColourPop and Morphe products in this post because the price point is more in line with drugstore makeup brands than high-end makeup brands.
Just like I do in my Monthly Favorites posts, I will be highlighting products that I’ve tried since the beginning of the year, even if they were released prior to 2019.
If you’re interested in reading my previous Monthly Favorites posts, you can do so here:
Also, check out my Mid-Year 2019 Luxury Favorites!
So, without further ado, let’s get started!
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*products will be organized alphabetically, by brand.
Mid-Year 2019 – Best Drugstore Makeup
ColourPop – Super Shock Shadows in Falling Up and IRL
If you are a regular reader of my posts, you know that I absolutely LOVE ColourPop’s Super Shock Shadows.
They are a staple in my everyday makeup routine as an easy way to add glitter to my lid. No need for glitter glue or even a brush! I just swipe it on with my finger and bam – instant glitter.
And I like them a lot better than using a pressed shimmer/glitter shade for the same purpose! They don’t fade throughout the day and absolutely no fallout!
Currently, these two shades are my go-tos. With my everyday makeup of a dark brown smoky eye, I can create two very different eye looks, without really changing much at all.
Using different shimmer/glitter shades with the same neutral mattes around it is a super easy way to shake up your makeup!
Seen in: January Favorites
Shop now: Falling Up | IRL
ColourPop – Jelly Much Shadows in Close to You, Cursed, and Big Ego
The Jelly Much shadows came back into my life just recently even though I did a full review on them when they were first released.
I was a huge fan of the formula from the get-go, but the shades just weren’t what I use regularly, so I ended up not using them much.
UNTIL I was browsing the ColourPop website and saw a bunch of new shades were released and they were right up my alley!
I bought like 8 different shades, but these three are the ones I like the most and use most often. I use them just like I would use the Super Shock Shadows – as a lid shade.
And the pigmentation is even more intense with just one swipe than it is with the Super Shock Shadows.
Seen in: April Favorites
Shop now: Close to You | Cursed | Big Ego
e.l.f. – 16HR Camo Concealer
This concealer had one of the biggest reactions from the beauty community that I’ve ever seen for a concealer.
Many super influential beauty YouTubers were even saying it’s a dupe for the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer!
I first mentioned it a few months ago in my drugstore dupes post as a possible dupe, but I had just started testing it and couldn’t say for certain that it was a dupe or not.
After really giving it a good go, I don’t think it’s a dupe.
They are both very full-coverage and thick in consistency, but the e.l.f. 16HR Camo concealer dries down a lot faster and has more of a matte finish.
However, even though it isn’t a dupe, it is a very good concealer!
And for only 5 bucks, it’s an amazing alternative to the Tarte Shape Tape concealer. You probably won’t find a better concealer for that price.
Seen in: April Favorites
Shop now: Ulta
Eylure – Luxe Cashmere No. 6 and No. 9 Lashes
c/o Eylure via Octoly
You will rarely see false eyelashes on my blog because I don’t wear them on a daily basis, so I don’t try out many different styles.
However, I was instantly blown away by these and it made me want to wear falsies every day!
It can be a challenge to find bold false lashes that look flattering on my hooded eyes, but these lashes fit them just right.
The band isn’t too thick where it becomes an issue when the “hood” of my eye goes over the band, especially near the inner corners.
Thick lash bands can really irritate the inner corner of my eyelids because it’s as if it’s scratching my eyelid every time I open my eyes.
But, I don’t have that problem with these lashes!
Both styles are the perfect amount of bold where it really glams up your look, but you can still totally wear them with your everyday makeup.
Seen in: March Favorites
L’Oreal – Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation
This foundation is easily the hit drugstore foundation of the year so far! I’ve heard so many rave reviews on this foundation and I completely agree with them.
It provides medium coverage that’s buildable to full, which makes it really versatile! You can use it on days you want natural makeup and on days you want full-coverage makeup.
The finish is a beautiful natural finish that gives you a radiant healthy glow. It’s also super lightweight and breathable, which makes it very comfortable to wear all day.
While the name of this foundation does imply that it lasts for 24 hours, that totally is not the case. BUT, it would be crazy for ANY foundation to last that long!
Plus, you shouldn’t be keeping your makeup on for that long anyway!
However, I’ve worn it for up to 12 hours and it still looked amazing at the end of the day.
Of course, there was the usual creasing and separation around the crevices of my nose and smile lines, but I have yet to find a foundation that doesn’t do that.
Also, it is slightly scented. It doesn’t bother me much, but I do wish it was unscented.
Seen in: February Favorites
L’Oreal – Infallible Full Wear Concealer
Even though the e.l.f. 16HR Camo Concealer made a huge splash in the beauty world when it was firs released, to me, this concealer beats it.
Just like the Infallible Fresh Wear Foundation, the Full Wear Concealer is definitely the hit concealer of the year so far.
In my opinion, it’s SO MUCH more of a dupe for the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer than any other drugstore concealer I’ve tried. (View details in my Drugstore Dupes post.)
The consistency, the coverage, and even the packaging is almost identical! It even has the same large doe-foot applicator!
Seen in: February Favorites
Milani – Baked Blush
If you’ve read any of my other of my drugstore makeup posts, it’ll come as no surprise that the Milani Baked Blush is on this list. I really do mention it every chance I get!
The shade Luminoso has been a favorite of mine for a while now, so I recently picked up the shades Dolce Pink and Rose D’oro. And I love all three.
After trying three shades of this line of blushes, I want them all! I can say with confidence that the formula of this blush is superb.
It has great pigmentation, without being too saturated in color, and it blends out SO EASILY without disrupting your base makeup underneath.
Seen in March Favorites
Morphe – Continuous Setting Spray
I’ll be honest with you here – I’ve tried a lot of setting sprays and for the most part, there aren’t a whole lot of differences amongst them. There are a handful that are real stand-outs, and this is totally one of them.
BECAUSE OF THE NOZZLE.
Instead of the usual spray bottle nozzle that you’ll see on most setting sprays, this one has a continuous spray nozzle! Much like those one sunscreens or hairspray.
I will buy this spray over and over again just because of the nozzle.
It does do a great job of keeping my makeup in place, but so do other setting sprays. It’s the nozzle that makes it so good!
No more spray nozzle malfunctions that make it seem like I’m getting sprayed with a water hose!
Seen in: March Favorites
Shop now: Ulta
Morphe – James Charles Palette
This palette is priced higher than “drugstore range” but it just didn’t feel right putting it in my high-end favorites LOL. So, I decided to include it in this one.
Everyone is totally entitled to have their own opinion of James Charles, but we’re not going to get into that here because we’re here to talk solely about makeup!
And this palette – there’s no denying it’s amazing.
I don’t think I’ve come across a more complete palette than this one – complete with bold colors for colorful looks along with neutral everyday shades for natural looks.
It’s definitely a palette that you’ll get a lot of mileage out of!
Morphe shadows may not be the best quality shadows out there, but they sure are good for the price. (And I swear this palette is higher quality with a lot more color payoff than their other palettes.)
There are 39 shades in this palette and it costs $39. That’s $1 per shade! And the middle row consists of massive pans, so it’s totally worth the money.
Seen in: March Favorites
Shop now: Ulta
Pixi Beauty – Liquid Fairy Lights
c/o Pixi Beauty
I’ve had these shadows for months and I don’t know why I took so long to really put them to good use!
Recently, I’ve been adding a bit of a liquid glitter shadow to the inner third of my lower lash line to really make my eyes pop and these work beautifully for that.
I’ve been using the Stila Magnificent Metals liquid shadows for a while now and while those are still the high standard of what a glitter liquid shadow should be, the Pixi Liquid Fairy Lights shadows are a GREAT affordable alternative. (Check it out in my Drugstore Dupes post.)
Seen in February Favorites
Shop now: Target | Pixi Beauty
Pixi Beauty – DetoxifEYE Patches
c/o Pixi Beauty
Eye patches have been all the craze lately and I’m so glad because my under-eye area definitely needs some TLC!
The DetoxifEYE (clever, right?) patches are perfect for me because I suffer from dryness and major dark circles under my eyes.
These patches include hyaluronic acid and caffeine to smooth and depuff the undereye area, helping to reduce dark circles. And hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient for hydration!
Seen in: April Favorites
Shop now: Target | Pixi Beauty
And that’s it for the best drugstore makeup (and skincare and lashes) of the first half of 2019!
Did you see any of your favorites in this list? Do you have any favorites that should’ve been on this list?
Be sure to let me know down in the comments! Hit me with recommendations of your favorite drugstore makeup products!
Check out my luxury version of this post: Best Luxury Makeup – Mid-Year 2019
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