Drugstore Makeup That Feels RICH (Makeup Snob Approved!😜)

This drugstore makeup is so good, even luxury makeup lovers would approve! Let me know what your favorite . :)
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*Neutrogena Hydro Boost Lip Oil ($14.59) amzn.to/4cjeGUp
*L’oreal Lumi Glotion ($13.59) amzn.to/3TzfGv8
Believe Beauty Foundation- Only at Dollar General stores
*Catrice True Skin Concealer ($7) amzn.to/3TsKzBb
*L’Oreal Infallible Bronzer in Fair ($11.99) amzn.to/3VrqJsP
*Flower Beauty Flower Pots Blush ($11.50) howl.me/clSkYH8DOCF
*Moira Starshadow Pots ($8.50, code JEN15) bit.ly/4a2LY8L
*L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara ($12.99) howl.me/clSkZSOnfhK
*Flower Beauty Perfect Pout Lipstick ($11) howl.me/clSkZvZQlDM
*Profusion Large Powder Brush ($7.50) amzn.to/3x4z1ws
*Profusion Eyeshadow Brush ($4.99) amzn.to/3TO5QqA
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💖 ABOUT ME:
Hi, my name is Jen I am 44 and live in Connecticut with my husband and 8 year old son. I am a stay-at-home Mom and full-time KZbinr with a degree in business with a focus in marketing. Before leaving work when my son was born, I was a commercial lender at a bank. I also worked at Sephora and Macy's doing visual merchandising.
I have dry skin with some hyperpigmentation and fine lines. I love natural makeup looks but occasionally go outside my comfort zone a little bit. On my channel you'll find lots of videos about drugstore makeup and drugstore dupes (those are my favorites to film!) but I also review high-end makeup as well. I hope you enjoy my channel and if you do, please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & leave me a comment!

[@damarisrodriguez5118]

I won’t watch anyone on YT that refuses to try drugstore makeup.

[@sailork8848]

I swear they act so snobbish. Ew.

[@Debi-1220]

Me either!

[@thescarletgraywitch8052]

Ditto!! 💯

[@yourfuturewaifu9061]

Some people know what they like, both the viewer and KZbinr, and I won't knock either for a preference.

[@joansmith6844]

Agree there out there and I agree ☝️

[@CausticCandy]

I’ve worked in “high end” brands for almost twenty years, and honestly, now there are even fewer differences as you’re paying so much more for inflation, packaging and distribution. There are only so many labs!

[@20thcenturyrelic]

And only so many factories that make makeup. I've heard that many products are made in the same factories and put into different brands' packaging.

[@mb-kh2nb]

All you have to do is use a lot of makeup to know that there is a huge difference I'm sorry lol

[@marla9193]

@@mb-kh2nb Ok, high end make up avenger 🤣

[@dbg0206091]

@@marla9193 💀🤣

[@kimcarroll5750]

@@20thcenturyrelic-Yes, It’s called Private Labeling and ALL industries do this‼️

[@nickimontie]

I am replacing my makeup collection after working from home for 10 years and returning to the office next month. I can't afford luxury brands. I watch the other YT channels but always come back here for the best recommendations.

[@calmcrinkles]

You are in the right spot! Jen is the best!

[@jackiestone5808]

I’m with you Jen, I’ve had some real stinkers in the high end and some gems in affordable! ❤ I can’t STAND it when people talk like there’s nothing good in affordable.

[@20thcenturyrelic]

The power of advertising and brand image is very, very strong.

[@LRLC1123]

Drugstore has improved so much lately too.None is "cheap"anymore.Drugstore is giving high end some competition.

[@LunarEleven]

​@@20thcenturyrelicand we're paying for it, too. A big part of why companies like Miss A can sell such quality products with a super low price is not marketing (and selling directly, unfortunately we also have to pay more for the convenience of getting products in stores 😞)

[@maryeckel9682]

The worst foundation I ever had was Tarte. The best is L'Oreal.

[@maryeckel9682]

​@@20thcenturyrelicit's pretty stupid with cosmetics. Who's going to know you're wearing Gucci bronzer, Armani fountain, etc?

[@annelouise-qz9vx]

The OG Loreal Telescopic mascara is my holy grail. I don't bother trying any other mascaraa anymore. Same with the Believe Beauty foundation. (I also wear the shade Cashmere.) It's that good and you gotta love that it's just $5.50. Discovered both from watching your channel! ❤

[@20thcenturyrelic]

I've generally had good experiences with drugstore mascara, except for the Maybelline Sky High. It smeared and flaked and was extremely difficult to remove. I wore it a few times and tossed it. I know a lot of people love it, but I sure didn't.

[@maryeckel9682]

I have got to check it out on my next DG visit!

[@christinamoller4342]

I still love my Milani blushes (all of them), but the Flower blushes are definitely amazing blushes. I agree the drugstore needs to work on their shadows though. I feel that indie brands are the ones that have really nailed the eyeshadow formulas.

[@mariaa-gmarioncu5141]

Milani blushes are *phenomenal*!! I have high-end ones collecting dust because I always reach for Milani 😅

[@fcanatto]

I used to be a make-up snob, but after I found NYX Marshmallow Primer (which I love with passion) and ELF products in general, I'm now more keen to try drugstore products.

[@sherrypettit5552]

Me too

[@joanmatthews1500]

Love Believe Beauty foundation and their creme blushes ...their brushes are amazing too...FYI. 😁

[@lgrillo]

I was in Dollar General the other day and I would never have even considered picking up makeup from a dollar store *except* that I had watched a previous one of your videos and I vaguely remembered you saying that Believe Beauty foundation was pretty good, so I picked it up. It’s actually REALLY good. I’ve tried lots of foundations and previously the only ones I’d buy again are from IT cosmetics, but now Believe Beauty is on that list. Glad do see you mention it here again.

[@muttmatchl.a.8963]

Works both ways. I won't watch any influencer who won't use, and doesn't post, drug store make up.

[@20thcenturyrelic]

Neither will I. I found an influencer a month or so ago who I really liked, but she only reviews high end. My budget doesn't stretch to high end, so I decided not to follow her.

[@dpandjessobx]

Moira convert here! Love their cream shadows. Boy, I was having a blech day (I have MS and it was being cantankerous today), so I appreciated seeing your video pop up! Makeup perks me up and is a nice “just for me” self care moment.

[@RaelNikolaidis]

I also have MS and today was a “down day” for me as well. I turn to videos like this when I need a distraction, that doesn’t require overwhelming brain power, to appreciate. Hope you have a “up day” tomorrow. 😊

[@greatsmiles]

I’m so sorry you both have MS! Much love

[@dpandjessobx]

⁠@@RaelNikolaidissame to you! ❤️

[@BrendaDawson56]

My dad had MS and it’s such a tough disease. Much respect to both of you for having to go through it. Makeup is my happy place as well. I’m glad it cheers you up! 😊 for me, I just wish I had more time to myself to play/experiment more.…..

[@dpandjessobx]

@@BrendaDawson56playing with makeup is fun! I’ve been known to walk around my house on a weekend looking like I should be going to a Cure concert 😅

[@LenaSheppard]

Wow! Thanks for doing this. I rarely buy hi-end as I've found great drugstore makeup. It's so interesting how some creators are so snobbish abt drugstore & so lenient when it comes to hi-end & they're so hesitant to be critical of any hi-end makeup/hi-end brand. I'm even embarrassed for them. Thank you for showcasing drugstore, Jen! I appreciate you so, so much !

[@20thcenturyrelic]

I have to agree with Jen though that the major drugstore brands (L'Oreal, Revlon, Maybelline, and Cover Girl) need to step up their eye shadow game.

[@mb-kh2nb]

Step up most of their game. Some creators are just being honest how they feel which is,like I feel, that most drug store sux. I get affordability is a thing and when it comes to LUXURY you are paying for name but most high end makeup is far far better than any drugstore

[@JackOllie4]

​@@mb-kh2nb... high-end makeup avenger over here in this comment, too!

[@idalarsson4729]

I love drugstore makeup but being a woman of colour I struggle. Many drugstore brands aren’t catering to us with coloured skin, and if they do it’s often really badly executed when it comes to foundations anyway. When it comes to blushes there have been improvements… When I’m able to choose drugstore with good formulas I always do. Thanks for sharing your favourites! 💕

[@stacyforesmandefenbaugh4374]

They don’t usually cater to darker complexions or lighter complexions with an undertone leaning on the cooler side. A lot for medium tones though.

[@idalarsson4729]

@@stacyforesmandefenbaugh4374 I totally agree, I’ve got a couple of friends with light cool or light olive leaning skin tones and all they find is light with yellow or peach undertones. It’s a shame!

[@LisaMarlene.]

Wet n wild has great eye shadows too!

[@JenPhelps]

I used to love them but I'm not a fan of the new formula. I know I'm in the minority as a lot of people love them! 🥰

[@jennifermolina4396]

Yes! It's beautiful!

[@maryeckel9682]

I like Walking on Eggshells!

[@lmarieschu2370]

You're looking extra pretty today. Thanks for mentioning cruelty-free options.

[@blendofdays]

I'm 47 with textured combo (extremely dry everywhere but t zone) & I also love the catrice tru skin concealer!! I actually tap a little all around my face & buff it out with a brush & it ALWAYS looks incredible. Almost no concealers look good on me! The nyx serum concealer is the other one that I adore!

[@tammygarrett9261]

I was shocked when I tried the Believe foundation at the Dollar General Store.

[@anatodakonzie3376]

Fave drugstore foundation is Fit Me Matte and so affordable

[@weltschmertzz]

Thank you, Jen, for being one of my trusted people here in KZbin. My trust in your recommendations have been prooved time and time again. You have stayed real and not out of touch with reality, especially for us who can only really buy an item or two at a time, so we have to be very careful with our purchases. ❤

[@karacreswell8437]

The Believe Beauty Marbleized Bronzers are so slept on! They give a nice neutral glow and blend in beautifully. It feels very much like the Hourglass bronzers.

[@wenpahe]

Excellent video and input as always… at the beginning I thought if my collection wasn’t high end then it wasn’t good, but when I found your channel and started to learn about other different drug store brands many of their products are gems for me that no high end will make me change my thoughts for example Moira cream blushes and fit me powder

[@matmangrl]

Drugstore makeup is killing it. In my opinion a lot of high end is getting way more expensive but the quality is going down. Drugstore got more expensive too but the quality got a lot better.

[@iwillstom]

I feel like “glass skin without the sparkle” could be a whole video. 😂 So often I am disappointed when I get a product home that looked amazing on camera only to find it has chunky particles. I want all my reflective products to be as refined as possible.

[@20thcenturyrelic]

An excellent point. I'm a survivor of the 80s when shine was a big thing in makeup. I'm not a fan of it. I think many products, and some makeup techniques, can indeed look great on camera but not so much in real life.

[@EnvyBlu]

I absolutely love Believe Beauty foundation. I have gone through so many bottles of it. It is the BEST drugstore foundation, hands down. You just reminded me, I’m out of mine and need to get more 😊

[@libertychic8926]

Revlon super lustrous line is fantastic! Gloss and lipsticks!

[@20thcenturyrelic]

I love the lipsticks! No flavor or fragrance!!!

[@l.c.8798]

This is a great idea! I love drugstore makeup ❤! To me, a lot of it performs the same as high end. 😊

[@LisaMarlene.]

Make up is make up. There’s good and bad in all price ranges…it sure is fun finding the winners tho!!! 😃😎

[@20thcenturyrelic]

That's because it has the same ingredients and formulas as high end. But you're not paying for prestigious names and fancy packaging.

[@jennifermolina4396]

I think L'oreal anything rivals all high end brands. It's so good and beautiful.

[@christyagnew2018]

I have dry, mature skin also. Thank you for your honesty about skincare and make up. I love watching your videos. I have been happy with all of your recommendations that I have tried.

[@mazeltov18]

You have turned me on to so many drugstore products I would not have tried or even knew about so thank you.

[@JenPhelps]

Aw I'm so glad!! :)

[@AMDG_-nk2dp]

Essence brushes are great 👍 too. Specifically the bronzer brush and the eyeshadow brush !!! Such a great price too.....🌞

[@StaciLeaBeauty]

Good to know. I haven’t tried their brushes.

[@LisaMarlene.]

I have every colour of the flower blushes and lipsticks, all thanks to you Jen lol. They are so so nice

[@cynthiabarker522]

I love Elf four pan eyeshadows! Cream and Sugar, I Love You A Latte, and Truffles are my go to neutral colors! I also like Essence eyeshadow in the six pan palette.

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

I think they're just as good as the Natasha Denona mini palettes. .!

[@20thcenturyrelic]

I haven't tried these, but I've heard good things about them from a couple of influencers.

[@Alice-fr1ef]

I don't watch those that won't use drugstore makeup. Sometimes it seems like some try to high end each other. I like your channel because you always show us everything with reviews that are so very helpful to me. Thank you so much Jen. I've enjoyed this video so much and happy to see you use the Moira eyeshadow and your reviews on those. Thank you for this video Jen.

[@connie6410]

Even though I'm a warm toned skin type, your recommendations are always a hit for me. Thanks for another video with such great affordable options!

[@blurabbit848]

I love all makeup, albeit drugstore, high end and anything in-between. It just depends what it is and how it performs. I love the L'oreal Lumi Glotion! I get in the darkest shade and mix it with my top layer of moisturizer for a hint of color and glow. It's as good as the Drunk Elephant. That said, I love the DE too! Great vid! 💜💜💜

[@JenPhelps]

I'm the same way...I just love makeup at any price, haha!

[@LisaMarlene.]

I just picked up a new Lumiglotion today! I love it the most out of all the brands that make that product. Loreal is top notch imo

[@20thcenturyrelic]

The L'Oreal Lumiglotion does have alcohol denat., aka isopropyl alcohol or SD40 alcohol. It's the fourth ingredient. This type of alcohol can be drying and irritating to the skin, so you might want to consider that before you purchase it again.

[@joansmith6844]

The other high end brands CT , too faced just disappears on me within the hour .. like I ever put it on 😮

[@LisaMarlene.]

@@20thcenturyrelic luckily it wears beautifully on me, even at 53 yrs old ❤️

[@sevenlight4756]

It seems crazy to me when people write off a product based on its low price and where it's sold...good products are good products regardless of where they come from! Love your videos :)

[@Jackie-is5kp]

I keep going back to my believe beauty cream blush baby doll…even w my lys, rms Jane iredale. Not to mention I realized I have had it for 4 years and doesn’t smell and nit dried out. I need to re visit the foundation. Awesome video thanks lady. ❤️❤️🐿

[@mediocrebankai3114]

Oh I LOVE that one too I had to force myself to use other blushes, I have pat, dior, hourglass, but the five dollar blush just looks so natural and pretty on me 😂😅 (Unfortunately its hard to find now)

[@amberhays8907]

Oh man...I have way too many eyeshadow palettes for me to just do one-and-done looks lol! 😂😅😂

[@kateaye3506]

I am a self admitted Chanel beauty gal. However, there are some very good drugstore products out there. My pleasant surprises are: Rimmel Kind and Free foundation, all the Milani blushes, MCo brow pencil, Revlon Prismatic eyeshadows (beautiful, but sadly don't last long), Maybelline Tattoo eyeliners, Revlon lip liners, Natio brown mascara, and the Rimmel Kind and Free concealer for under my eyes.

[@Queenofcats36]

MCo and Rimmel definitely have some great products!

[@Urban-Mooose_Mom]

Thank you so much for the color names with the swatches.

[@lindagallaway-moore4158]

Good afternoon Jen and thanx for this vid. You look amazing. Love how you explain all of the details of each product. Everyone forgets that most cosmetic companies belong to huge corporations. Before you snub beauty products from the drugstore, remember for example that Nars, Bare Minerals, Buxom belong to Shiseido or that La Mer, Tom Ford, Mac, Smashbox, Bobbi Brown belong to Estee Lauder or that LVMH which owns Sephora, also owns Marc Jacobs, Fenty, Kat Von D. (Cite Suzana Rose, blog, 25 Jan'21) Look them up and rethink your purchase whether high end or brands that chose to be distributed by drugstores or other merchants. Have a lovely day. 😊

[@monicapatton1405]

I have many many of the profusion brushes and I love them and use them more often than some of my IT Brushes, however I have so many because of their longevity, they tend to come apart fairly quickly-the wholes heads come apart from the black handle. I still love them. They blend so well.

[@karia.4398]

Love this video & drugstore makeup. Profusion has some great eye shadows, some better than others. The 10-pan Emeralds is gorgeous, as are the newer 5 pan palettes (no glitter shades).

[@libertychic8926]

Speaking of flower beauty, i just picked up one of their petal play eyeshadow quads from dollar tree!!!! The one in shade "Berry-More"!

[@michellecaudill7936]

I loved this thanks Jen!

[@gladysgarrity5721]

Thanks Jen ❤

[@kathleenp3135]

The lip color is so beautiful on you!

[@JenPhelps]

Thank you so much! :)

[@leslieryalls566]

LOVE this!

[@heathersmith797]

Love you Jen!

[@christinalaska]

Great video Jen! Thanks!

[@mmx2025]

Yesss! I love profusion brushes

[@Songbird8302]

Jen, I would LOVE seeing U design a look around that Warm Hibiscus blush paired w/the Blush Rose lipstick sometime please??

[@yesabenson]

Beautiful!

[@jaimescorner3.051]

I too highly recommend Flower Beauty as well as Milani and Essence. Fantastic drugstore makeup choices.

[@kaylynnhuddleston5533]

You look stunning!!

[@valeriesantos8178]

A YTber said she can wear expensive on 1 side of her face + reasonable on the other side + no 1 would know the difference ☺️

[@20thcenturyrelic]

I think Jen has done a couple of videos like that. It's shocking how similar both sides can look!

[@valeriesantos8178]

I am sorta kinda new to her but I think I’ve seen one. My real point tho, was that it was a YTber who mostly uses costly products + was surprised that high-end ppl couldn’t tell up close + in person. I just came back to finish watching her video tho it’s now aft midnight lol bc I just love so much ab her videos. Thx, I agree w/you :)

[@juliemorris6916]

Loved this video, Jen!

[@TheBritot]

Your skin looks flawless...so beautiful ❤

[@kitschykelly]

Love to see this!

[@parkwood6334]

I've gotten some great product tips watching this channel. I never would have tried the Ulta foundation, but based on Jen's review I tried it. I love it. It looks better than Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer on me.

[@crucitasquillace5072]

The makeup looks incredible on you!! ❤

[@darkeyedfran]

The star show shadow pots are EVERYTHING and more to me

[@Seoulsearch616]

I'm glad you've told us in several videos that drugstore eyeshadow just isn't that good. I always thought I just didn't like eyeshadow because I had only used drugstore eyeshadow. Once I branched out to things like Colour Pop, I found that I like it a whole lot better! Thank you always for your honesty. Love your look in this video! 🥰

[@20thcenturyrelic]

I have to agree with Jen on this. With the exception of NYX singles, I haven't been impressed with drugstore eye shadow. I've used some Ulta Collection singles and some Sephora Beauty singles that are OK but not my Holy Grail. I got what I paid for with them, but that's all.

[@zizzie4081]

The Essence 6 pans with the silly names are very good quality, thoughtfully arranged, and very well priced. I can count on one hand the number of palettes where I use all the colors. Taupe it Up is one of them.

[@JeanieD]

This was me, too!

[@Tams842]

I love the LOreal bronzer!

[@SarahHublerTheBeautyHub]

Your hair color is really pretty!!

[@TMCEH]

Love this video ❤ Drugstore for life!

[@problemmencoaching]

That mascara! Jen, GREAT video. ❤

[@amyh1356]

I love a good lip gloss😘

[@greatsmiles]

You look beautiful! Much love

[@dianawalter1446]

Love this video I use all of these product and love them.❤❤❤❤❤

[@allisonconvery4984]

I love the catrice concealer xxxx

[@carolpeterson5515]

So appreciate your drugstore makeup reviews. Except for some foundations, drugstore makeup is just as good or better than high end. I’d love to get my hands on Believe Beauty’s foundation but there’s no store within 40 miles of my home. I just wish local drugstores and even Ulta would offer or have adequate stock of less expensive brands and/or carry their full line of products in their stores. Shopping for foundation or concealers on line is rarely successful. I also find that drugstore makeup products get discontinued more often than high end. I hate it when I fall in love with something and then can’t rebuy it..

[@lisalipstixs]

Great video, love your hair w those loose curls 🤗

[@andreahiggins2662]

Great video. I love drugstore makeup. Good recommendations

[@luisacerrato331]

Also just tried the Revlon powder blush in the same color you have. Absolutely love it, who knew drugstore could be so good.

[@dianamadera2767]

Awesomeness!!!!❤❤❤

[@annettehankins3268]

Great video!! I have used all the brands you mentioned.

[@carissagreen9595]

Completely endorse Revlon Superlustrous. Wonderful lipsticks. Elegant, sturdy cases - never have I had one break, which I can't say about most other under $10 brands. Comparable to Estee Lauder and Lancome in quality for about a third of the price.

[@adz5bneweng589]

Really beautiful look today! I also like the brighter lipstick!

[@christubbs2614]

I love Believe foundation!!!

[@kellymarker8805]

I absolutely love Believe Beauty Foundation!

[@catherineduncan6611]

This is an incredible video, I am so glad I found your channel.

[@flosolano9965]

You look so pretty in that hair color.

[@minnauyeda7339]

Such a pretty look, and on a budget! I love the telescopic mascara, too.

[@smilodon87]

this video was very valuable.

[@lspbeautea4791]

If I could afford to shop luxury makeup 💄 full time.. I wouldn’t.. nothing more exciting than finding a cheaper dupe . Pats on the back for me lol 🎉❤

[@khill6510]

I've been using several of those products for years and just love them.

[@rachelleensor3147]

My fav videos to watch are dupes videos, but I think this is my NEW FAVORITE!

[@balfred46]

Great video!

[@ChayaGK]

I agree about the L'Oreal telescopic. It's awesome.

[@kealaherman5032]

Thank you for reviewing the believe foundation, going to have to try that one

[@susanruhl4299]

I bought three of the Lamora palettes on your recommendation and I love them! I love some of the ND color stories, but I just can't justify the cost. Now I guess I have to make a Moira order! 😂

[@peggys7585]

Thumbs up for Jen👍👍👍 Love her videos

[@carolwong9279]

Thanks for this video. I can’t wait to try some of your recommendations. I love love love Revlon super lustrous lipsticks. I have 8 of them!!!

[@louisesharpy]

Perfect. I love the title. It made me chuckle. !!! ❤❤❤

[@KeebsRae]

I LOVE Flower beauty and really hope we see more from Drew Barrymore's brand! ❤️ The blush is easily my favorite.

[@debrak3594]

Such a good video! Points me to try some new products. Thanks Jen! xo

[@emilywest1116]

Those Moira single shadows in pots are stunning 🤩

[@dhayden1981]

Thank you for using Moira products Jen ❤. Made my day!