Drugstore makeup BETTER than Sephora brands

[@sarahhamaker94]

I agree with you 100% on the mascara, I’ve never found a high end mascara that I think is better than drugstore, and also I go through them so quickly. Also I love the NYX brow pen as well, I bought it this past spring when my brows fell out from chemo and I had to draw them back on lol. But I use it now even when they’re back! The one area I splurge is eye shadow… I feel like I’ve become accustomed to higher quality shadows and I can’t go back haha.

[@ellerchu]

The NYX brow pen is everything. Also same!! I prefer the quality of high end eyeshadows. ♥️

[@mahzabinrahman]

Tower 28 is the highest I’ll go haha, and only the mini bc the big one would expire before I could finish it ($12)😊

[@Lilanina28]

Nothing at Sephora can ever beat drugstore mascara!

[@ellerchu]

I agree 🙌💯

[@TK-ud5lm]

I find that mascara and lip liner are especially better to get at the drugstore. Almost all mascara kinda give the same effect and personally, I don't really want to spend more then 10$ (and even that's a lot) for a lip liner. Nyx and Revlon are literally the best for lip liner!!

[@ellerchu]

I use to love the NYX lip liners when I was experimenting with them for the first time. I still need to try the Maybelline ones. 👀

[@oxfordstyle5807]

Maybelline is even better than Revlon in the lip liners, it's crazy!

[@Agrace_artt]

if drugstore brands made their packaging super cute then I think a lot more people would reach for those instead of Sephora products. I know it dumb but I'd be one of those people swayed by packaging and the whole aesthetic lol. Like, my vanity has to look cute ok

[@ellerchu]

Honestly, same. 😅

[@LJlnn]

SAME! If the packaging was beautiful (which matters so much to me) I would buy drugstore more often

[@melancholic_ghostsss]

The e.l.f. jelly pop primer is still available! I remember them saying a few months ago that their restock would be limited addition, but it's still been available. I kinda feel like at this point they're just gonna keep it because so many people wanted it back.

[@ellerchu]

I’ll have to rebuy it. I think they’ll keep it permanent too!

[@cassieb9031]

Have you tried the L’Oréal glow paradise balm in lip gloss?? It’s my favourite lip product, even over high end, but I never see anyone talk about it 😭 I love the summer Fridays lip balms, but I find the shades either too pigmented or not pigmented enough! And I also love the rhode lip balms but sometimes they’re too shiny in pictures for me. The L’Oréal lip gloss is the perfect level of thickness, the colours are the perfect level of pigmentation, they have a faint but good smell/taste, and a subtle shimmer to them!

[@ellerchu]

Ooooo 👀 haven’t tried it yet!

[@nalee4189]

Been using the fit me foundation since jr. High ! Ive learn that if i want it to LAST ALL DAY AND NIGHT i just soak my face in setting spray and it works i usally use elf setting spray lol

[@ellerchu]

Yes it’s SOOO GOOD!!

[@morganwentworth2041]

I use the Jelly pop primer when I know I'm going to the gym later and it works a treat. I also love drugstore setting spray because I use so much. Also, the ELF setting spray with SPF is great for anyone looking

[@ellerchu]

I’ve heard great things about the elf setting spray 🙌

[@mayukhikhan8121]

Combining extracare card coupons, offers and discounts is how I’ve gotten a lot of makeup for literally free

[@ellerchu]

Same!!

[@Who-en2vo]

My favorite mascara has consistently been the ones from The Saem which are around $4 on yes style!!

[@ellerchu]

Oooooo 👀

[@ByKristinaStudio]

The eyeshadow looks 😍 Love finding drugstore gems! I’ll def have to pick up the Nyx powder. I’ve always gone back and forth, but I’m glad to hear you love it!

[@ellerchu]

NYX powder is great for touch ups! I hope you love it. 🫶

[@alfredmeneses5496]

It should also be noted that while the Sephora sale is going on, Ulta has three coupons you can find on their website: 10 off 50, 15 off 75, and 20 off 100 (essentially 20% off), so everyone can get their drug store favs at ulta and get a discount.

[@ellerchu]

Yes 🫶

[@Fiowerose]

Nyx epic ink liner truly the best one so far love it so much

[@ellerchu]

I’ll try it 😊

[@gracecamp7904]

Absolutely seconded on the elf power grip primer: i was at a convention in london for an entire day with a full face of green face paint. I sweated, i cried, i ate greasy con food and that paint did not move. Great stuff highly recommend

[@trishamarie]

I finally got my Sephora sale order from the first day, with my Makeup by Mario Master Mattes palette, Elle. I bought it to replace my Patrick Ta Major Dimension 3 palette, and I am using it at this very moment. I actually like it a lot. The one complaint I have with the Patrick Ta palette is that there is so much kick up in the pans, but it isn’t a deal breaker. The Mario palette has a lot less kick up. So far, it’s very comparable to my beloved Patrick Ta palette. I don’t really use the cream formula, so I am not missing those in the Mario palette, but if you love the creams in Patrick’s palette, then stick with that palette.

[@ellerchu]

Hi 🫶 Thanks for the update. I’ve actually tried the MBM a while back and decluttered it because I love powdery eyeshadows!

[@ellerchu]

I’m just happy you love it. I remember it being much easier to travel with. 😊

[@EvaGroman]

Love these videos!

[@ellerchu]

Thanks for watching 🥰

[@lesliehuerta8888]

Elle! I LOVE all your eyeshadow looks!! I’m def going to start playing with my eyeshadow palettes ☺️

[@ellerchu]

Yes!!! I’ve loved playing with eyeshadow.

[@azombieirl]

i NEEEDDD to know all the makeup you were using for you base in this video cause it’s so smooth

[@azombieirl]

and the lips plllleaseee 🙏🏻

[@ellerchu]

I added the details in the description 😉

[@lavayuki]

I mostly buy high end for most things, but the categories I always go for drugstore are eyeliners and brow products which I get from Nyx. For complexion like foundation and concealer I only get high end, as I feel the drugstore just does not do this well, same with powders where all the drugstore ones are full of talc and drying for me, and highlighters and eyeshadows are also high end only for me. For blush, mascara, lip liners and lipsticks I get a mix, although I have a preference more towards high end especially for brands like Lisa eldridge, Huda, Fenty etc.. where the drugstore just does not measure up imo

[@ellerchu]

I also prefer high end powders and makeup in general. But the drugstore will surprise me every once and a while!

[@ik5759]

The only primer I used that makes my makeup last is elf one, i love it yet elf isnt sold in my country. I have to ask someone who goes abroad. As a pale olive girlie maybelline fit me doesnt offer a good match for us.

[@adanali1523]

Great video Wat is ur nyx powder shade please respond

[@ellerchu]

Medium 😊

[@Sofia-kp8iw]

How do you recommend shade matching drugstore concealer/foundation?

[@ellerchu]

I usually try to find a creator as a shade reference, find swatches on google and use Ulta’s shade finder online. It has helped me find a shade that’s close enough to work with!

[@isabelladombaj]

do you recommend creame contours/bronzers or powder?

[@ellerchu]

I shared my favorites in the video 🫶 Edit: Specifically powder and liquid bronzers

[@isabelladombaj]

@@ellerchu thank u, i was just wondering if creams are better than powders for bronzer and contour.

[@ellerchu]

Ahhhh, that’s up to you! Most people have a preference. I like to layer liquid with powder for longevity. If you want a natural glow, most people prefer cream.

[@isabelladombaj]

@@ellerchu thx girl!!

[@ShahidAli-fc9tu]

Mabylline dewy foundation shade?

[@ellerchu]

I'm guessing it’s likely the same as my matte & poreless foundation - 310 Sun Beige!

[@chiaravc6228]

I'm kinda shocked you cannot swatch at the drugstore (you can where I live)

[@ellerchu]

I know 😭 Even at Ulta, they only have select drugstore makeup that can be swatched.

[@Jessie12N]

Drugstore was fine a couple years ago when the makeup was a good price. Because of inflation, I would rather spend my money in Sephora. Drugstore makeup is just expensive trash.

[@ellerchu]

I wouldn’t call it all “trash.” I actually think drugstore makeup has improved dramatically over the years. Also, the option to use coupons has also allowed me to purchase makeup anywhere from 10-100% off. But I get your preference of shopping at Sephora.

[@mb11mb22]

Girl why you do that face applying lipstick 😄

[@ellerchu]

Bc I’m a human

[@volsungs]

THAT EYE LOOK IS SO NICE 🥺🫶🩷and Mascara is for sure one of those products that I always turn to drugstore as well simply because I find higher end ones don’t seem as a significant upgrade? Been using the milani tubing mascara recently and the essence lash princess (light pink one) has been my favourite for years. The high ends ones I’ve tried before, the price nor quality felt justified for my needs idk Some of my drugstore picks: **I have dry to combo/sensitive skin - Milani conceal + perfect primer i(t blurs and smooths my skin so well I was blown away) - Milani baked blushes - Maybelline fit me pressed powder - Nyx micro Brow pencils - Nyx butter glosses - Revolution beauty eyeshadow palettes (a LOT of options and great value for you baddies on a budget) - Revlon super lustrous lipsticks - nyx and milani setting sprays (I just get which ever is cheaper at the time I need to restock, they’re the only ones that don’t break me out LOL)

[@ellerchu]

Thank you for the recommendations and context behind it! So helpful ♥️

[@Katsluxurynails]

I lost my benefit mascara and it was nearly $30 😢 Im gonna try a drugstore one this time, this video was rly helpful thank you Elle 🩷

[@ellerchu]

That hurts 😅 I think you'll have some luck at the drugstore!