BEST Drugstore Makeup of ALL TIME: beauty industry expert chimes in

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[@MarlenaStell]

Which drugstore makeup products do you love the most? Do you have any that you've been using for many years and stood the test of time?

[@lumal06]

My fave is the wet n wild foundation I love that they still kept their price to less than $10 a true drugstore gem! Even Tati loves it too so I know how good it is my holy grail when I am broke!

[@RaeRae1100]

@@MarlenaStell I'm obsessed with Milanis lip oils!!

[@SharrellKline]

Maybelline City Bronzer Powder in light rivals my high-end products (undertone and fine powder) and the NYX Wonder Stick in universal light is the perfect neutral undertone for my neutral skin, and it spreads so easily.

[@itsjistjessa]

The Essence highlighter is amazing, so are the blushes and mascara. I do think you may have linked the wrong one though. You showed the 'The Highlighter' line but the link was for the 'Pure Nude' line. Not being mean just wanted to point it out. We're all human ❤😊😂

[@MarlenaStell]

@@RaeRae1100 ooh yes!!! Those are good too!! I almost added those in the video

[@Nimuetootoo]

Thank goodness you included the L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum Foundation! It has absolutely SAVED this old lady makeup lover's face! Over the years, I've used (probably) dozens of foundations and loved most of them. Once I turned 60, everything started turning on me: cracking, flaking, drying into lines, just looking AWFUL! Not this one. This one truly is like skin care and looks amazing on my mature skin. It's a life saver and no other high-end brand can beat it! It's just THAT GOOD.

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

Yes..its great on older skin...I love it too.👍👍❤️👌

[@petsittingpro7808]

They aren’t cruelty free if that matters to you

[@dianacryer]

Unfortunately, every product humans put on themselves has been animal tested. A company can say they don’t do animal testing but the ingredients they are using in their products have absolutely been tested on animals. Animal testing should be obsolete by now, but people will keep doing what they do to keep a paycheck. And yes, it’s a shame.

[@kristentrep5038]

Since Marlena knows all about makeup development.., we know she’s got all the goods on what products work best!! Thank you for all your knowledge!

[@MFHudson]

Your approach, demeanor, and candor are so refreshing! It screams trustworthiness making your videos such a welcome perspective. Thank you!

[@rosyharo6872]

We need an eye makeup tutorial for the look you did in this video. Magic!

[@laraffinee]

Great video, great choices! I used to pay insane amounts of money for makeup (Clé de Eau foundation, Dior, Chanel, Guerlain), but when traveling about a year or two ago, I arrived and realized that my makeup bag was still on my bathroom vanity at home. I went to the drugstore nearby and bought some drugstore makeup - and was blown away at how good most of it was! I now use Revlon Illuminance foundation of L"Oreal Age Perfect foundation, Essence or Milani blushes, L"Oreal eye pencils and mascara and Revlon or L"Oreal lipsticks. I do still have some favorite MAC eyeshadows, and Bobbi Brown shadow sticks, Clinique lipstick, but I am mostly drugstore now, and It's not a cost issue, but a quality issue. I have found that some high end (Looking at you Chanel) are declining in quality, while drugstore has greatly improved in quality.

[@MsAudreyDavis]

Girl go get you some more of that loreal age perfect serum foundation, they just discontinued it 😭 😭 😭 my holy grail I was able to purchase several if you go now until stock is gone

[@AndreeaC.]

I am 35 and this year i've brought the Revlon Colorstay for Combo Skin and i am still in shock how good it is, so i open it in May and i have used 3/4 of it, i believe till December will be gone! I also love highend, but drugstore has some really awesome hidden gems, so why not save some money ?😅

[@melissapiontek3886]

yes drugstore makeup has really changed in the last 10 years and now I only buy brand name for very very select things

[@jilla8503]

I’m 47 and you listed a lot of my holy grail products I love. The L’Oréal serum foundation is my favorite. I find it very similar to Armani Luminous Silk. It’s beautiful on mature skin. I also love NYX can’t stop won’t stop pressed powder. It’s so blurring but not drying or cakey. A good Charlotte Tillbury dupe❤

[@omomo202]

Great! I’ve wanted to try the L’Oréal serum foundation but I’m 45 and didn’t know if it would work! Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@muta_othernames]

Is the NYX powder you're referring to the one in square packaging?

[@Thetinyfit]

Does that foundation have a scent of oxidize? Ive been wanting to try but there are never testers and smell is a deal breaker. TIA!

[@maggiereedy4079]

I’ve not tried this, but I absolutely love Armani luminous silk! I can’t afford it at this juncture of my life, so I cannot wait to run out and find that L’Oreal foundation!

[@FreedomAndJustice4All]

​@@Thetinyfit no mine has no scent. I'm 44, just wore the L'Oréal a couple nights ago & my skin looked gorgeous & could breathe... I loved it

[@SharrellKline]

Finally, someone sharing that the Amazon triangle puffs can be put in the washer and dryer! They clean up perfectly and I've seen people saying, "they're cheap, I just toss them."

[@MarlenaStell]

Really? I’m trying to save the earth so I’m throwing them in the wash with my other dark clothes - they clean up perfectly

[@mademoisellem3529]

I give mine a little scrub with a nail brush (not used for nails), then pop them in the wash. Perfect. I rotate between the 6 I own.

[@kristinasportal]

I love them. I was planning to wash mine by hand with maybe some cleanser. Let them hang dry so they don’t get too beat up. I’m glad to know they will work out for me!

[@what_a_snoot]

Yes! I put mine in a little net bag too and it works perfectly. I also use mini beauty blenders and they wash quite well too

[@Jessicanadine1985]

Do any of you find you end up with too much powder when you use those? I dust off the excess but I keep going back to my small brush for under the eyes... and how do you get the powder on the thing out of the cap of your powder? Seems kind of tedious/difficult to me. I have the puffs (a nicer "non throw away" one from Beauty Blender I think as well as the little amazon ones which, yes I would wash too... add to my baggie of face wash cloths). Any tips? Or is it just a preference?

[@smithpaulina8]

My very favorite drugstore product that I can’t do without is Revlon Colorstay foundation. I’ve used it for probably 20 years, and over those 20 years I sometimes get curious about other foundations, both high-end and drugstore, but I have never liked anything more than Colorstay.

[@VirtuallyVasha]

My favorite drugstore foundation ❤

[@nataliegian]

It is a dupe for Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation 😊

[@bonnieleffel9571]

Still smells like paint but it doesn’t budge and I love it too

[@lynndupree1205]

Yes! Revlon Colorstay will stay on your skin ALL day. Some of the shades will oxidize so you need to factor that in when deciding on your shade. My shade, Ivory 110, does not oxidize. It's a light pinky ivory that looks great on my fair complexion.

[@hislittlemrs.9235]

Same, I've tried so many others and return to colorstay since it first came out. It covers all the redness on my face.

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

Milani has been making killer baked blushes for over a decade, way more shades and they are GORGEOUS.

[@Jessicanadine1985]

That's on my list of faves too! Highlighter and blush in one, perfect for busy mornings! Luminoso is my fave color.

[@lucielucielulu]

Marlena, this is PURE GOLD! I love that you include every major makeup product and share, from your perspective as a beauty product developper, how and why each product made the cut. I appreciate that you share your insight, knowledge and experience. I can’t thank you enough for sharing with the average consumer and makeup enthusiast!

[@jaakpotts]

As a MUA in the field, I stan for Essence products. I tell my clients they are great products and good for trying a new trend or style. Thanks for the reviews Marlena ❤❤

[@hislittlemrs.9235]

Yes I love everything I've tried by essence, except for their mascaras they flake off on me.

[@HappywifeTaylor]

Those Milani blushes are so good. Shows up so well on my deep skin tone.

[@Jessicanadine1985]

I love those too!

[@cursed_lucky]

I’m so happy you still love the L’Oréal mascara!!! You turned me on to it in 2008, and It’s been my go-to since! I’ve tried hundreds of others since then, and this still reigns supreme!

[@stepheniemcglaughn6988]

I’m so glad that you and a few others are keeping the makeup community alive on YT. I just love your content.

[@TheTopNote]

OMG the Nyx butter gloss! Yes!! I remember buying a bunch of them well over 10 years ago on your recommendation. They were/are so great. Ahhh the memories of me getting ready for work and a Marlena tutorial playing in the background - you were the first beauty KZbinr I followed what a delight to rediscover your recommendations! ❤

[@cindywharton5558]

Nyx butter glosses are so underrated, I've got quite a few and I love them. No one talks about them anymore

[@MarlenaStell]

I know! They’re still so amazing

[@leeannbaxter]

The holidays are the best time to score collections of butter glosses too, if you love them!

[@PanfiSequeiro]

to be honest. If you produce at cost and remove the logo, the luxury market really isn't that expensive. The listed price is approximately 80% of the actual price. But the fact that you are *jklux* buying images and showing off your taste to make them think you are richer than you are is a very good thing

[@tammystiletto]

Idk if anyone cares but Halloween is here so I stock up on all my more Goth choices for makeup and the black NYX butter gloss is pigmented and GOOD! I’ve never experienced anything like it. My lip lingerie black lip had expired and the black butter gloss saved my life at a 6 hr shoot the other day.

[@laurarenta6114]

⁠@@tammystiletto absolutely agree,it’s the best time to find the dark shades in stores. I just got the black butter gloss too!

[@BeeKay4444]

I would LOVE a tutorial on this eyeshadow look. Gorgeous!

[@MariaSofia-yr3vh]

I agree! 😁

[@saraconci3511]

i have very very oily skin (and very sensitive) and i’m 40 and the best foundation ever for me is the Revlon Colorstay Longwear for oily-combination skin. I have high end foundations (ysl all hours, este lauder dw, Lancome Ultrawear idol etc.) and i can tell you, the Revlon one tops all the longwear foundations i’ve tried...It is just better, the tones and undertones, the performance, the longevity, the look it gives...Everything and it is 10€ (in Europe)

[@geraldinelafayette1838]

Yes I loved that one!!! I have a few high end I’ve got to use up first then I’m going back to my tried and true!! And a little goes a loooong way!! I remember it doing very well On my textured skin (bc of past acne.)

[@cjinpa5713]

‘I have a very big head and look how big this blush is!’ 🤣 you’re too much and you are a true beauty in every way. I also picked up the dermablend flawless creator that you were so thoughtful to answer back to me in the comments a few weeks ago Ms back in an unrelated video. I still have to try it but I used to love that brand to cover up my acne scars on my back when I competed in ballroom competitions.

[@MarlenaStell]

Yes! Let me know how you like it. OK, so it's REALLY pigmented so I use as a concealer. If it's too pigmentation, just mix with another foundation or a little bit of moisturizer

[@jazzi630]

I've been watching you since you 1st started on KZbin and you have not aged at all. Yes I understand there's lighting and things that help hide aging, but there's only so much those things can do. You're definitely kicking aging's ass ❤

[@ChristinePacinda]

That ColourPop concealer has become my hands-down favorite. (I'm 54, and it definitely doesn't settle into lines.)

[@veronicasavage814]

Thanks for suggesting

[@tlzxoxo]

The elf tubing mascara is actually legit. I’m a mascara snob plus I only use cruelty free products so it’s not easy to find great ones. Def suggest it. Nikki uses it too!

[@dionline88]

I've tried that L'Oreal carbon black mascara and while it's good, in my opinion, the blackest black mascara has got to be Lancome's Monsieur Big mascara. Every time I apply that it catches me by surprise with the depth of pigment. I totally agree about the Essence products, so good at such a low price, it blows my mind! I usually buy items from them just because I feel they have to make their profit so I'll help them!!

[@alfredmeneses5496]

I noticed all the prices you were showing were from Ulta’s website, and it should be noted that Ulta, Walgreens, and CVS will up the prices on select brands like Maybelline, L’Oréal, Covergirl, Revlon (just to name a few), while Target, Walmart, and sometimes Amazon will sell them for a lower price-point. E.L.F, NYX, Essence, ColourPop, Revolution, and maybe Milani and WetnWild are the brands that seem to have no big price differences between stores. But great video! I’m currently on a month-long no-buy but you’ve given me some things to keep in mind when I’m done. lol

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

Good point! CVS has frequent coupons ($2-4 off, 15-20% off) for cover girl, maybelline, loreal etc - the OG brands - but those often just bring the product down to WM/Amazon prices. I get CVS deliveries regularly, their app is great for easy couponing (pre load all the coupons at home tho, the stores don’t have good enuf WiFi for the app to work - def shady) & with extra care program, the shipping min is crazy low. It’s handy if you’re doing a CVS order anyway, and they do put a few makeup products on clearance or have special deals where you can stack coupons. Most of my single shadows are drugstore, nearly all of them cost me under $4. The maybelline color tattoo singles are still on rock bottom clearance I think, I think I got them down to

[@IllyrianPrinces00]

They are higher at these places. But they also price match.

[@annettelaterra3908]

I absolutely love that loreal skin tint but HATED the dropper … searched on Amazon for a make up pump and use that on it now 😮 fits and works perfectly!

[@melissapiontek3886]

link the pump that fits please?

[@susanjacobsen4567]

Love your videos as they are always informative. My favorite mascara is the Loreal Voluminous & have been using it ever since it first came out.I tried all different ones from high end to low end audits still my favorite and recommend it and use it everyday.I also love Loreal Colour Riche lipsticks and have many colors(even though the staying power isn't the longest),Loreal True Match Tinted Serum Foundation(wish it was a pump not dropper), Colourpop Stone Cold Fox Eyeshadow Palette can't be beat and the Elf Halo Glow can't be beat. I'm 76 yrs old and have tried most things out there and these items are my very favorites.I look forward to more of your videos!

[@ebonywilkes3589]

I’m not gonna lie, I keep a lot of my stuff way past the expiration lol. Those milani cream blushes are awesome and I have had them for quite awhile, they are still creamy. The new cream bronzer is awesome too, I used that all up and I will buy it again.

[@marilynmasterson9099]

I really wish drugstores foundations catered more to we cool toned skin ladies. I have literally spent hundreds if not thousands of pounds over the years to end up looking yellow or orange.

[@ladidaohoh3168]

Get a blue mix in 😊, shop miss a even has one, that is how I fix my orange foundations, hope that helps, and saves some of your foundations.

[@Jessicanadine1985]

Elf has one too. I haven't used it but Nikki la Rose recommends it.

[@dianacryer]

If they can fix it with a mix in, why not just stop making orange foundation?

[@ladidaohoh3168]

@dianacryer that’s a very good point, and I’m not sure why they make orange foundation, maybe they want us to have Oompa Loompa vibes lol.

[@Ms_Aubrie]

I love these over 40 videos ❤

[@Common_Sense_With_Auntie]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nobody ever talks about the Loreal Voluminous mascara and I love it in blue and plum because I have brown eyes, it really helps with my fine lashes!

[@stardresser1]

Love it as well! The best! I use the black brown, it is a softer color and SOOOO much more flattering on me than black. And you can build it sky high if you want. For days!

[@hislittlemrs.9235]

​@@stardresser1how do you keep it from flaking and causing racoon eyes? I love the look it gives, but can't stop the flaking.

[@loladaniellebutte7001]

Thankyou. You’re one of the few influencers I trust. You’re so informative without ever being annoying. I’m going to shop for some of these! Thanks again

[@michelleyork7647]

CG Lash Blast Volume Mascara. No matter how many mascaras I try I always go back to this one.

[@KarenAllen-pp3yl]

Marlena thank you for always being so honest about your drugstore recommendations. You and Lisa J are my favorite content creators. Have a good day. 😊❤️😊❤️

[@kreysas]

Finally someone talked about Maybelline Fit Me Matt and Poreless foundation. It is one of the most beautiful foundations ever. No matter what I use, high end or drugstore foundations, I always come back to Fit Me foundation. It is so timeless, beautiful satin finish and affordable. Always my number one!!

[@donalpaccio4233]

The best Bronzer I've ever used is Bahama Mama by The Balm The best shade. I'm unable to find a dupe for this product. It has the perfect shade for fair skin. Not orange, right amount of pigments. It's gorgeous

[@jennlife]

When the true match Foundation first came out it was around $14 where I live and now it is a popular product last night I saw it for $21. Inflation....

[@Patti-1962]

I'm a huge fan of the Elf Soft Glam foundation, the L'Oreal Fresh Wear Foundation, and the Wet n Wild Tinted Hydrator. For concealer, the NYX Bare With Me concealer is just as good as any high end product! I also just discovered my holy grail mascara, the Essence Lash Without Limits in brown!

[@tedoymisojos]

I find Nyx bare with me doesn't stay put as well when sweating as say Dior Forever concealer, but I like it for winter and fall.

[@Patti-1962]

@@tedoymisojos I can see where that would be a problem. I don't have dark circles, so in the summer, I just use a more matte foundation as concealer!

[@Allyson6C]

Milani has these 3 wood sharpenable lip pencils, the shades are Natural, Spice & Nude. They’re like $8. Here we are over a decade later, I still love & wear 2 shades regularly. Spice is my favorite ❤

[@QuincyJacobs-i8h]

Essence princess lash it grabs every micro lash and brings it out

[@BarbItalia]

Revlon Superlustrous Lipstick, absolutely!

[@megansmakeupmusings]

I'm an advanced makeup consumer and i have recently subbed to your channel. You're quickly becoming a favorite! I love all of the education and professionalism that you bring to your videos. There is so much on YT that is the same and it's boring. You always come out here with honest opinions and so much knowledge. Its so engaging!

[@sternenstaub7250]

The Milani pencil is great it stays in the waterline perfect 💙

[@maryarmstrong2231]

I’m a huge fan of the wet n wild tinted hydrator.

[@DDee-oi6kn]

One of the best! And so cheap!

[@jawsisinthewater]

@@DDee-oi6kn my wet n ild fave is the megaliner. best eyeliner ever.

[@Kris_Si2]

I wish drugstore makeup could do a better job of olive undertones. They assume olive is warm green but I’m cool olive and I know I’m not the only one and it’s SO hard to find. Even in higher end. But I understand it would be near impossible to achieve everyone’s undertones. Just about everything else in my makeup drawer is ELF and L’Oréal except my foundation. And my makeup geek palette. I don’t care if it’s 6 years old I will use all of it and never get rid of it 🥹lol Have you tried NYX serum concealer? I love it and it’s in a little pump tube which I feel like you never see with concealer

[@Clovergirl7934]

I am also cool olive and finally found About Face Foundation in L2 Olive and it’s fantastic! Try it!

[@bkgardmadsen983]

Bourjois 123 is foundation who is olivish. good pricepoint (iam in Europe)

[@RaeRae1100]

I also have a cool olive undertone. I have very fair skin as well. The only brand I've had luck with is Estee Lauder. Drug store brands either make me look pink or orange!! I have to only use super sheer drug store foundation products to make it look okay

[@HaydeeSophia]

Holy, I'm cool olive also. I literally need to mix & customize all my foundations.

[@Jan-kf7bt]

Same 😭

[@IvelisseEP]

Thank you Marlena. You’ve been my reference MUA for looks, makeup advice and recommendations.

[@suzanneholman1203]

L'Oréal Infallible Pro Glow. Love, love, love! Also, NYX Can't Stop, Won't Stop concealer for blemishes. So good.

[@jillradcliffe1648]

I’m so excited you like my Milani eyeliner. I use semi-sweet. Have backups at all times. It does not budge!💄💋

[@FilipinaGambina]

Just wanted to say that I’ve been a subbie of yours since the beginning. When you, Enkore and Pursebuzz were my go to makeup channels ❤ it’s so great to see you still giving us the best drugstore recs! Especially for us over 40 ladies!! Much love!

[@PamelaH_HappyVibes]

I’m not sleeping on the Milani Stay Put liner. I saw a creator that used it and it did last. The Essence blush didn’t work great for me at first but, then I realized it was the top layer that acted weird. Thank you, Marlena

[@Allyson6C]

Milani very easily could’ve been a high end brand. That’s one drugstore brand that knows how to make cosmetics so well! I just wish they would step up their launches etc. I’ve loved them for so long!!

[@pamelagrundman476]

I really miss their single eyeshadow pots. The black shimmery one, that could be used wet/dry was my favorite. Nothing else I've ever tried, works the same

[@unabella]

I love your product recommendations. You are one of the few I trust in this industry.

[@DonnaBlankenship-n6t]

Please do a video for older women that wear glasses. We Can’t wear certain eye items because glasses illuminate products looks so bad. Thank u

[@jacqueline7974]

L’Oréal lipsticks are the best. I’ve tried high end to low. These are definitely a go to!! Great video and info. Thank you!

[@sylviaeneriz4808]

I completely agree with the NYX brow snatch pen, it allows you to do fine brow hair strokes with ease. I’m going to have to try the Ardell Winks lashes now. Do they last more than one use?

[@sarahcabbara5124]

Some of my favorite drugstore products are: L’Oreal Infallible Foundation, Maybelline Fit Me powder for on the go, Maybelline Baby Lips, Milani baked blushes, wet and wild brow pencil, Elf pore putty liquid primer, NYX Matte Setting Spray, Wet N Wild Highlighter, Elf liquid eyeshadows, Rimmel Bronzer, Maybelline Colorstay Lip Pencils, NYX Suede Lipstick, NYX lipliners and Essence gel eyeliners.

[@tspencer661]

I love my Wet n Wild highlighters.

[@belle.m]

Revlon Colorstay???

[@fluffyhuggsy]

YES people are sleeping on Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless!! With all the newer foundations at the drugstore, it’s so easy to overlook such an oldie but a goodie!

[@dreamscape405]

Agreed ❤ 🥂❤

[@mystrength5640]

Does this foundation have a smell to it please? Going to try it🎉

[@fluffyhuggsy]

@@mystrength5640it smells like plain foundation, no particular scent/perfume added to it. If you have dry skin, try applying with a sponge. It’s a solid medium coverage. Hope you like it! 😊

[@fluffyhuggsy]

@@mystrength5640 it smells like plain regular foundation, no added scent or perfume. Enjoy!😊

[@Kc-dq7zj]

​@@mystrength5640 It does have a very light smell. It goes away as soon as it dries down though.

[@kathleenstoin671]

I love the L'Oreal Freshwear powder foundation, a similar product to the bronzer. It covers beautifully! I don't use it as my regular foundation, but the powder foundation goes on fast and easy, just what I need when I'm headed out the door for a quick errand and don't want a bare face. I have just discovered e.l.f. Lash Xtend Mascara. It lengthens amazingly! Thanks for these recommendations. I'm sure I'll refer to this video again and again when I need to buy new products.

[@pennythomas2016]

The NYX lip liners with the butter gloss is also a great combo.

[@kristinasportal]

I love MILANI products! Their eyeshadow primer is amazing!

[@joberens2475]

Thank you for supporting cruelty free makeup

[@stellaolejar9007]

Marlena I truly appreciate your informative tutorials. Thank you for always keeping it real with your inside knowledge of the makeup industry.

[@rainbowcat498]

That Maybelline Fit Me Foundation is my fav!!! It takes me AGES to finish a bottle but its been my go to forever!

[@PeacefulVibez111]

I prefer revlon color stay over the fit me foundation. It lasts longer, stays matte longer and it doesn’t look cakey like the fit me one.

[@pajamamama5965]

same

[@timothysherreyehler5095]

Another epic video that I will reference often! I'm off to try the L'Oréal serum foundation; I'm still at my Mom's (going on 3 1/2 months), and I had only brought a 'bare bones' collection of make up for a two week trip. Hope all is well with you, and yours, Beautiful! Love, and hugs, Marlena, Sherrey🩷🍁🩷

[@tedoymisojos]

The --> Loreal Brow Stylist Definer Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil definitively belongs here and the --> Revlon Colorstay lipliners where longevity is concerned although the best texture is from the --> Maybelline Lifter Lip liners. Super creamy and pigmented if they both had a baby it would be perfection. For people not prone to breakouts, the --> Revlon Full cover foundation is amazing, especially if you need overage for an event; super smooth.

[@dreamscape405]

Colourpop definitely has top quality for affordable pricing. Also, their eyeshadow formula doesn't crease on my oil slick eyelids😅 (yes, I wear primer, and most eyeshadow formulas still crease a bit, but not Colourpop 😅) . Also agreed milani products. I'm really enjoying their antigravity mascara, and their new primer, in the lilac colored tub. That stuff is Amazing, and I don't really wear primers that often. It smoothes out my skin, and blurs pores, to the point that I could almost go without foundation. Speaking of foundation, yes! Maybelline Matte and Poreless, and also their Dewey version are both really nice looking base products. For me, it looks better the longer I wear it. I never thought I could wear lashes, but those look really easy to use, I may have to try them❤

[@Jessicanadine1985]

Everyone loves that Loreal Voluminous mascara, but it irritates my eyes and then they water and then it doesn't matter what mascara I started with 'cause it's gone! I just started using the Loreal Panorama one (after much himming and hawing because of my experience with the other Loreal mascara.... previously I was loyal to Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High) and I am really impressed with it! No watering or irritation first of all, makes my lash line look thick, the wand is straight and skinny at the tip and thick at the base (very "pine tree" shaped) so it's great to get all the teeny little lashes as well as the big ones, but it's not so thick that you end up with spider eyes. I might have found my new fave mascara, seriously. I'm very impressed, and I've been using the Lash Sensational for ..... several years at least. Since it came out pretty much. Other drugstore faves are all the Milani baked blushes (obviously.... they're like highlighter and blush in one, perfect on busy mornings), Elf Wow Brow is better than any of the high end brow gels, one of the Elf lip pencils that is $2 is a near perfect color match for Makeup Forever's Wherever Walnut which is perfect for touch ups and my travel kit (the Elf color is either Pinky Swear or Truth or Dare, I have both and I have no idea which one I keep grabbing, probably Pinky Swear). Those are my fave drugstore finds!

[@rockerwoman]

I can’t stand Voluminous or Telescopic mascaras by Loreal. Never did a thing for me. Love Milani products! 🤗

[@RaeRae1100]

Milani has such great products. So underrated!

[@MarlenaStell]

Right? I almost added their bronzer too but I had to choose between theirs and Loreal

[@latongelajohnson]

Yes I love their products too 💯 love you bye ❤

[@Persefone94]

Are they underrated, though? Isn’t it merely that people in the US don’t know about Milani? Loads of people here use Milani😊.

[@RaeRae1100]

@@Persefone94 I have no idea

[@latongelajohnson]

@@Persefone94 I know about them because they start out making makeup for black women 💯 but now they make make up for everyone 🥰

[@dandoonyboon]

That Essence baked blush is so blurring and amazing-needs more hype because it definitely blows high end out of the water!

[@LenkinNY]

Number 7. Please try foundation serums, concealers, sooo good

[@samdehoyos024]

Your eye look is STUNNING!🔥

[@plants_dogs4life]

LOVE the Milani eyeliner & you don’t need a sharpener! Best eyeliner for your buck!!

[@pennythomas2016]

Milani and Essence have great products. I also just purchased the L’Oreal Infallible bronzer and it’s amazing.

[@dawnnoble1689]

The cold stone pallet is the best thing I’ve ever bought

[@janicecrosby1986]

Stone Cold Fox by Colourpop

[@NYtoNC]

Have followed you for decades❤ Thank you for being you!!!!🔆

[@ashar1182]

Thanks for making this amazing video. Incredible recommendations. Love it 💕💕 Your makeup looks flawless here. Please make tutorials and drugstore brushes video.

[@Dancethedecay]

i want this video but with high end makeup! the best products at sephora in all categories! ❤

[@shaynaleann1054]

I love the Maybelline matte & poreless! Been using it for years and find myself reaching for it over my high end foundations. I also have 3 of the Essence baked blushes they are phenomenal

[@beckyjohnsen3128]

Butter glosses really are the best. I also use and love Maybelline matte and poreless. I'm 48 and oily and it's great! Just use a little powder and perfection!❤️

[@OceanluvOC]

I don’t go out of my way to buy drugstore makeup very much, but my favorite mascara is L’OReal Voluminous. I have tried luxury and prestige brand mascaras but I keep going back to the L’OReal mascara 🙌🏽

[@stardresser1]

AGREED. The best. For years now.

[@noemimatias3729]

I love drugstore makeup. Thanks for sharing your picks with us. 👍🏼

[@kavithakasturi4898]

Great video! Love the LA girl proconceal concealer and correctors. They have the best formula!

[@MsAudreyDavis]

This video comes right on time for my drugstore makeup haul! ❤ 💄. Love you and all of your information and recommendations 💕 💗!!!!!!

[@user-mp8qn1kt5t]

You had made a lot of videos but sincerely definitely this is one of the best if not the best. You even give good advice on what goes well with skin colors perfectly well explained. More videos like this please. Pleased any recommendations on mascara for volume hold the curl and definitely smudge proof please.

[@jackandlill]

Thanks for sharing this well won wisdom with us Marlena! *Just wanted to mention - I think maybe your lighting is a bit too bright?...it's as if the brightness bounces back the light from your face to the camera washing out the clarity & creating a shadowy look - perhaps if the brightness was turned down a notch or two things would appear more focused & colors would have more clarity? I hope that makes sense?? Anyway, I always appreciate & more importantly trust your recommendations - so thanks!!

[@Alice-fr1ef]

This is only the third video I've seen of your videos but I subscribed on the first one. I want to thank you for how much I've learned about makeup and I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. I am so happy I use the same drugstore makeup that you like. Elf, Maybelline, Loreal, Milani and Revlon and Essence too. Palettes are my weakness and Colourpop is one of my favorite brands. I have most of the large palettes and the small ones too. Thank you so much for a wonderful makeup video and most helpful reviews.🥰🌹🥀💐

[@amylewis7563]

Love the Nyx brow pen!!!! I have several of those products. No one talks about the Colourpop concealer and its a good one. Thanks! 🎉🎉❤❤

[@betsybabf748]

I always use the Stone Cold Fox palette. I would add the Revlon Candid Foundation. I hate most foundations on me since I became over 40, especially anything heavy coverage but Candid is amazing, looks extremely natural and stays that way all day. I apply lightly with a sponge, and it looks like skin, while covering.

[@deena681]

Wasn’t Candid discontinued?

[@JessicaVGK]

Thank you so muck for sharing your knowledge to all of us FRUGAL BUDGET PEOPLE ❤

[@sammys1884]

I love the Essence lash princess mascara. The green one.

[@elinatsinavou8288]

I love love love loreal nude tinted serum, I don’t know how many bottles i used and will always buy it!! Bite all high end foundations,thank you for your video.

[@cristyglagola2448]

Great video-I love good drugstore recommendations! I love the Maybelline Sky High curves mascara in the pink tube that was all over tik tok a few years ago. It is amazing and rivals my Dior Iconic mascara. I also love the L’Oréal Infallible blushes-the pigment is unbelievable! I love their lipsticks, too! So creamy. For bronzer I love the Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer-smooth, pigmented and smells like coconut and vanilla. Thank you for sharing your faves with us! ❤

[@tedoymisojos]

Love the Sky high mascaras. Only issue is that I need to use micellar water to remove them. Face wash or cleansing oil wont remove them.

[@akeshachapa]

I own all the products mentioned except the volumous carbon black mascara so I’ll be buying it soon!! Thanks Marlena🩵 Please do more videos like this one!! Please!!🙏🏻

[@Allyson6C]

ELF has a cream bronzer palette❤. It used to be $5 for 4 very large pans. Now over a decade later it’s $8 or $10. They have a light & dark version & it’s fantastic bcz each pan is huge, a different shade & undertone, making the palette easily customizable! The formula is super creamy & pigmented, blends like a dream, sets nicely & no patchy finish. I used to use their cream blush palette just like this bronzer one in conjunction. I think I need a new one ❤

[@LeeC-t2w]

Can't get enough of your videos and product reviews! Pure genius! Thanks Marlena, another excellent presentation.

[@jolex8131]

I've always wanted that Colorpop Palette ! Now with your approval! I might just go get her today!

[@Brenda_Leigh57]

Great video , Marlena! I really trust your expertise!💕😊🙋‍♀️🇨🇦

[@ChristinePacinda]

I honeslty did not realize you're over forty. I pegged you for no older than 33. And your eye look in this video is killer good! Love it!

[@angelaueckerman9999]

@MarlenaStell came back with a video idea because I trust your expertise here! ❤ I love drugstore products, but the problem not discussed much is - how fast some packaging breaks! I would love a drugstore video that includes that aspect in the rankings. So many great products that can never leave my house bc they hang on by a rubber band and a prayer 😂 or great products I throw out and repurchase therefore costing the same as luxury 😭 😂

[@SammiJN1991]

Hi Marlena! Great video, I'm on ny journey to go pro and videos like this are super helpful in knowing great products to try and to potentially add to my kit on a budget ❤ I'd really love to see your review of some of the newer Estee Lauder foundations and their other products. Generally I've loved their foundations over the years starting with double wear light but I didn't like their reformulation. I now use hydra rescue and it's beautiful on everyone I've used it on... wonder what you'd think! Looking forward to your next one! 🎉❤