NEW Drugstore Makeup | so GOOD, so CHEAP!

Hey guys! Today I am testing out some new drugstore makeup that I picked up at Ulta and Target! Some of these were SO affordable- from another amazing $4 eyeshadow palette to a possible $6 dupe for a favorite brow product of mine, this was a fun one! I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by!
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Mandy
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Brow Update:
After 8 hours of wear, I thought the ELF held up just as well as the ABH! The ABH feels a bit stronger/heavier to the touch, but both products kept my brows nice and upright and in place throughout the day! I'll keep testing it, but so far a pretty close dupe I'd say:)
On Me:
*some links are affiliates
Essence My Rose palette: go.magik.ly/ml/1gdy5/
Essence Taupe it up palette: go.magik.ly/ml/1gdy4/
Makeup Revolution Bronzer in Holiday Romance: go.magik.ly/ml/1gdyc/
Juvia's Place lip liner in Lush: go.magik.ly/ml/1gdy7/
Juvia's Place lipstick in Libra: go.magik.ly/ml/1gdy8/
Nyx Highlighter Duo: go.magik.ly/ml/1gdy9/
Elf Brow Lift: go.magik.ly/ml/1gdya/
Ulta Ultra Slim brow pencil: go.magik.ly/ml/1886s/
Elf Camo CC Cream: go.magik.ly/ml/1gdyb/
Missha BB Cream in 23: bit.ly/3D2iEiR
LA Girl Cream Bronzer: go.magik.ly/ml/1gdy3/

[@vevans3391]

Have you tried Zote laundry bar soap for the white pants? Soak, rub with Zote, rinse, repeat. You can get Zote for $1 at Walmart. Or something like that

[@lisaportala8130]

I love your finished look! It’s so soft and pretty; perfect for spring!

[@dreamscape405]

I was 29 in 2001, so my prom song wasn't that one, but I do like the palette. I have to disagree on the WNW packaging because I've got the original Comfort Zone palette, and it hasn't cracked or broken, and it's 10 yrs old. I have quite a few of their palettes, and all are still in tact. Regarding the current clothing styles...Agreed! I have my own style, and stick to that without paying attention to what's trending. Plus, I'm turning 50 in October, and just don't feel comfortable in anything too revealing or tight fitting. Mostly, I'm wearing boot cut, or flare jeans, and very modest looking peasant blouses...love the boho look! Plus it's pretty forgiving on the figure. It's very liberating to be comfortable in my own look, without feeling like I need to keep up with the clothing trends, or any trend for that matter.

[@purplemav]

My daughter is 20…and HATES the fashion that’s out right now.

[@kristilynn2021]

Yes! I'm so glad you said something about today's style, I felt the same way walking into Target recently!

[@katelinmarshall8369]

Happy Spring! 🌷 🐰 🐥 I have to say that after you added bronzer, blush and highlight, I really liked the combination and outcome. I tend to stick to matte complexion products but I tried the flower beauty bronzer and really like it so perhaps I will try this new bronzer.

[@emilyjaeckel3091]

Man, I live in St. George and we have had very windy weather for the last three days! Probably ever since you left town. That orange dust came in under both doors and my dining area was covered! It gets into the shower as well since we have the window cracked. You can never get rid of the orange dust completely if you live here - it's just part of the package. But the orange/red rocks that surround us are so worth it! Loved your make up look as always...might need that blush!

[@ccharles848]

I was excited to see you try the taupe palette! I recently bought it and haven’t tried it yet on my own eyes. Now I am inspired. Thank you!🥰

[@melodiebrown6727]

Awesome, love the eyes, the way you applied it and the color. I have the pallet but never used it. You are rocking it!

[@sandybowers5085]

Loving the whole final look❣️❣️❣️ But I always do🥰You’re so beautiful, Mandy❣️You literally look like your 30 at the most!!! I love how you talk about your family!!! So heartwarming ❤️🥰

[@GeminiGlitters]

I loveeee the Revolution reloaded bronzer , have mine in the shade “long weekend “, works well on my light medium skin .

[@tammyeaton4791]

I’m about 10 years your senior and I remember when those boxy crop tops were the thing. I think it was in the late 80s like 87 to 89. Fortunately envelope pants were also a fleeting fad as they didn’t look good on anybody that had a short torso.

[@jenniestill6651]

I bought the Essence pallets in Dancing green, Bronze this way, and Taupe it up last fall and I love them! I use them almost daily and I cant decide which one I love most! They are all great! Can't go wrong, thanks for giving them love on your channel!

[@tinaschaeffer2237]

Love that Taupe palette! Love your look! I will need to find the Rose. Beautiful!!

[@patriciakeegan4228]

I have and love the taupe palette! It’s a great travel palette too.

[@itsonlyme4759]

This look is so beautiful 🔥🔥🔥

[@pamcooke61]

Mandy, your lip color is absolutely beautiful!!! Love it. I can’t make it out of Target either without buying just a little something. I find myself purchasing stuff I don’t need anything!!!!

[@sherigibbs8630]

You look beautiful!! You are so relatable

[@flutemusic88]

It was my middle school prom song. Lol. I was being homeschooled by then but was still attending band. My band teacher asked me to play something at the award ceremony before the formal, so I played that on my flute. I’m rarely “cool” or “with it” but that was an excellent and well-timed choice. 😂 Standing ovation from all the kids who hated me. It was kind of nice. Then I was smart enough to go home while I was still ahead! I love the Essence palettes. I did a look with the rose one around Valentine’s Day and loved it. Very soft and pretty. Not a lot of depth, but I don’t always need it.

[@christiedennis1741]

Absolutely love the lip 💋 beautiful x

[@biogirl1381]

i loveeee the essence palettes. i have them all and use them regularly. the juvia’s place lip liners are some of my favorite liners. i have the shade and it goes with a ton of lipsticks and glosses. i want to try the elf brow lift and la girl cream blushes. 💖💖💖

[@mirandacarpenter7729]

Loving this video thanks for the content I needed a distraction today

[@dianeguy7452]

I’m 63 love fashion and work at the front desk at s dr office. I’ve tried to wear graphic tees under my cardigans to be more modern lol. Or a Jean jacket. Drs are fairly open with style luckily. Get what u mean with clothing styles lol. What was my peasant blouse from 1971 us now called boho.

[@natashawoof]

After her prom songs comment I feel 100🤦‍♀️

[@dionline88]

I'm so glad you chose to use the Taupe palette, that's my all-time fave. In fact, it's the one I wore today! I was very impressed with that lip liner, that may have to be added to my cart. I do hope in the future you announce the names of the shades you're using. I'm sure everything is linked but sometimes the page that comes up is not in the shade worn. That contour by Makeup Revolution is gorgeous and since I'm just a tad more fair than you, it may be perfect! And HeeBee GeeBees (or however it's spelled!) is exactly the word I was thinking of when you said it! It's a darn good word, too!!

[@lorirapp8581]

Looks so fresh on you. I love the taupe palette but to me it has very little to do with taupe and everything to do with grey.

[@briannagandersen]

Beautiful look!

[@natdisneyfan74]

I love the Taupe palette and I just picked up the Rose one and I love it!

[@juliahester1945]

I definitely want to try that pink palette from essence! So pretty! I'm not into taupe but it looks beautiful on you.

[@OfSparrowsButterflies]

Love the look! Thanks for the update on the mascara. Also, if you've never been, go to Sand Hollow State Park. It is one of my favorite places ever. So beautiful with all the red sand against the water. If you go in the summer your feet will burn, but spring and fall is perfect!

[@sheenamatherne6546]

Love the eye look! You are beautiful

[@sheri6089]

I love your makeup look today!

[@debrapavlica6772]

I bought that blush last week, haven’t used it yet ! Pretty look on you!

[@carmendemiguel7056]

I was hoping you used the gorgeous pink color 😊 but the grey look is very pretty on you! And that lip shade is definitely a YES for you😍

[@Soon2beMrsG]

I have almost all of the essence palettes and I love them!!!

[@samanthagaudet1461]

That brow colour of that pencil is pretty dead on for you. Love it. I’m adoring your content lately. Just the type of stuff I’m into. Thanks for all the hard work to save me money. Have a good day.

[@SunFlower-xp6hw]

Just found you and love your videos!Thank you for this.

[@dianeparks9475]

Oh, Mandy, what a beautiful and soft look today! That taupe pallet is going to be mine! BTW, heebie-jeebies and I go way back! Lol. Love you and your cheerful channel!

[@tammyroy9042]

I’m loving the tiny Essence palettes 😍. I just picked up the Dancing Greens one ( and I never wear green lol) and I LOVE it!! Everything looks gorgeous on you! Good picks :) Xo 🇨🇦

[@justilou1]

I live in Australia and have to deal with that iron oxide dirt a lot. You need to do a hot wash (alone) with a serious quantity of stain remover and there is also an old-fashioned optical whitener that adds blue pigment to the fabric (here it’s called Bluo, but pretty sure that’s an Aussie brand.). It basically works to brighten stained white clothes like purple shampoo or toner brightens blonde hair. (Btw, the little blue bits in detergent powder are optical Bright were, but you need more.)

[@wendyvoye3110]

I have all the essence 6 pans except the two new ones (rose and nude). I have the rose in my Ulta cart for my next order! I love all of them! They look and perform beautifully! 😍

[@beverlynelson599]

Mandy Lea, This look is gorgeous on you!

[@SandiTink]

I wish cameras were as flattering to cool tones as they are the warm ones. I imagine that your eyes looked even more stunning IRL. You inspired me to try the taupe palette. Taupe is my Spring neutral and pink is my Spring color. So, I’d be very interested in seeing the rose palette demo’d.

[@tammiemartinez6485]

Glad I passed up on that Taupe palette. My CVS now has a decent Essence display. They had every single 6 pan palette there. I already purchased the green and orange ones at Ulta months back. Out of the 2 the green one works the best with my skin tone. I did pick up the Rose palette yesterday so I was hoping you'd use that one. 😔 Think I might have finally found a pink shade that's close to one in another palette that I've hit pan on last yr. Hear ya about the clothing, lol. I'm older than you but I still like to dress in style. Ive always been the type not to show too much skin or wear items being too form fitting. One can dress stylish without doing so. The way my mom dressed she proved just that... ❤😇

[@bonniepettibone4993]

I love the taupe pallet. Want to get the rose next

[@jenniferbritzke9887]

I love this look on you! Also, what nail polish are you wearing? It's so springy!

[@maggiereedy4079]

That's Taupe has become my go-to eyeshadow palette! I have a lot of more expensive options to choose from, but that one is still what I reach for on the daily!

[@tuesdayheck457]

Hey Mandy, You lighting looks good on my end:)

[@julieo4580]

I was born in 1978 and our prom song was Angel Eyes by Jeff Healey Band. It wasn’t big in 1996 but we voted and it won by a landslide. Lol. PS: our class had like 32 people 😂

[@melissamiller5972]

I need the 2 new essence pallettes but I have the other 6. I'm in love with them.

[@carols.4252]

The taupe palette is beautiful.

[@Barbara-oc1lv]

First time seeing your video. I think I am hooked lol.

[@kentuckywildcatfan5096]

A tip for the baseball pants: if my sons got REALLY bad, I took them to the car wash and hung them where you hang your mats. Use the sprayer on them. It will get most of the dirt/clay out. It’s the only thing that helped me to not have to scrub. Good luck!

[@stephanietravelschaplinski482]

I was just going to say car wash!!!!

[@kentuckywildcatfan5096]

@@stephanietravelschaplinski482 it really does work! I used to scrub for HOURS. Thankfully, he switched to soccer. 😂

[@phyllistallent4149]

My son, a former Marine, trains canines, wearing a very heavy protective suit. And he either uses industrial washing machines OR your solution at a car wash to clean his very expensive, often very muddy padded suits

[@patkern185]

Taking those super grubby clothes to the do it yourself car wash is GENIUS!! My kids are grown so I'll have to think of some other item(s) to clean that way. 😄

[@danilealuvify]

That is my absolute favorite bronzer for my very pale complexion

[@indigoangel258]

Love the essence Taupe palette; as well as the Ice Ice Baby! and Mauve It! palettes. 🤍💙💜

[@pallasscarnecchia3262]

Spring lol next Monday low 17 high 27 😩 Someday we’ll see spring in Jersey (maybe in may) Love your cheeriness !! Great video -

[@carolliskovice7250]

Julia’s Place has a new palette called Culture. It just dropped at Ulta $36.00. It’s so pretty and will be good for Spring/summer.

[@stacyechelberger]

I love the taupe it up. I have Natasha Denona glam but is way too warm toned for me. Taupe it up is actually cool toned.

[@theresas2520]

I prefer cool tones so I'm a sucker for any pallet with those tones.

[@lisahersey6851]

The rose pallet is the best pink ever and wow for staying power. New Essence eyeshadow is serious the best. Better the. High end for sure

[@shannonguinn9837]

You might also like the Bare Minerals palettes that are 1/2 off today only at Ulta!! Great video 🙏

[@laexe2]

Hello! Thank you for recommending the BH spotlight and highlight palette, beautybay is selling it at the moment and I got it - wow! :D

[@misty-dawnserino4233]

The Cover Girl Super Stunner highlight in Pearl Crush or Flower Beauty highlighting glaze in stunner are 2 of the best highlights at the drugstore

[@kennbren]

Hi cutie! I live in SG and grew up in SG. We love it!! ❤ I hope you had a great visit! 😘💟🤗

[@brigittefeigl8242]

I love these Little pallettes and they are of good quality, especially for the Price. I think I will get some backups, they are usefull for taking them on holiday👍 Love from Brigitte

[@lesliesmaturemakeupbeauty]

Love those LA girl soft matte blushes hope they come out with more shades. For the baseball pants try fels-naptha bar laundry soap it’s like a dollar.

[@lisammyers]

I've been using the cream blush for maybe a month now and I love it. I really wish they would put out more colors. I have the same rosebud shade but I wish they had one around that depth but more warm tone so I could mix them depending on what my eye look was. The other two colors seem so much darker online so I'm not sure they would be good for my very fair skin tone.

[@Cyllynify]

You had me at heebie geebies, lol. Love you girl

[@StarPremierDesigns]

Please do the rose palette...love your channel and thanks!!

[@NCMUSIC01]

Only watch drugstore video's....so thanks! Love Missha makeup.

[@robbiegleason4462]

I'm with you on those boxy crop shirts - they are a throwback from the 90's. I see pictures of me from that time and I totally cringe. I can't do the high-waisted mom jeans either - those are from the same era and even though I was tiny I feel like they made my butt look huge, not to mention they cut me in half. I guess it's better than the super low-waisted jeans that made a muffin top and showed the butt crack when people crouched down, but I.just.can't. I'm old. I hear flares are coming back - sigh. At least the big shoulder pads haven't come back... yet.

[@kimberygraf5404]

As a child of the 80s (graduated high school in 1987, yikes!), I have to say a little shoulder padding (NOT the Alexis Carrington exaggerated ones) were kind of slimming... but yeah. Some of those older trends need to stay in the past, lol!

[@robbiegleason4462]

@@kimberygraf5404 you know, you have a point. The smaller shoulder pads did great things for the silhouette and made clothing hang better. Maybe they should come back in a reasonable way. I graduated in 86 btw. Lol!!!

[@naturalPaths]

I bought the taupe palette a week ago and am really enjoying it. I’m resisting the rose - so far. lol

[@lilnikki3233]

That MR bronzer looks like it could be a dupe for the new Em Cosmetics powder blush - Rococo I think is the name. It looks almost identical on camera. I just ordered one ☝️

[@candiceeckelberry7524]

I live in GA, some baseball moms use Nefla soap…? It’s a bar and a little iron out. Our soil is orange

[@christineb6841]

I love a good drug store video! My favorite thing about this video was hearing about your sons baseball. My boy (12) doesn't start his travel season here in the midwest for a few more weeks. There's no place I'd rather be than watching him play! Looking forward to more "GRW-Mandy" videos before heading to the diamond!

[@PlainJane144]

The gray eyeshadow look is so classic and beautiful. Look at images of Tiffani Amber Thiessens eye makeup in 90210.... The epitome of gorgeous gray shadow looks! Your finished look was beautiful!

[@michelledeboer8834]

Beautiful 😍

[@melaniefarrow7152]

My son worked in Oklahoma one winter. Left his Carhartts in the bottom of his duffle bag. When I pulled them out the pants had disintegrated in spots. Yikes!

[@denilane9189]

i went to wasatch academy boarding school in mt pleasent which you pass by on the way to my favorite camping in zion national park..... i went to westminster collage in slc. you always bring back so many memories lol so cool

[@cupiedoll9759]

I can relate having the famous Oklahoma Red Dirt. If you drive a white car, it will stain the paint. Love your channel 🥰

[@michelledally8720]

The Rose and Taupe palettes haven't been released in SA yet. Hopefully they will be as the look super pretty. Your completed look is gorgeous!

[@jacquelynjones6364]

The Essence Mauve It, Mauve It is a slightly deeper version of the Taupe palette and I wear the two together on the daily

[@ginnyburley9552]

How is your basement remodel coming along? I agree that the warmer afternoon light tends to be more flattering on skin, and, for my preference, for just about anything.

[@kimscott7269]

I wish the taupe it up had been more taupe, but it’s way more silver and gray. It didn’t work out for me. I do love the Rose one though and you’ll love the nude one too!

[@lisaguard80]

Don’t know if you have tried them yet but dollar tree has la colors cream gel blushes that are AMAZING!!! You must try them!! I haven’t tried the matte blushes yet.

[@sherim1510]

Beautiful! Also, Borax or Arm and Hammer Washing Soda (not baking soda) +l aundry soap as a presoak for the white uniform. Love from a band mom

[@ps4402]

I just received the Revolution Pro Overnight Influencer Book 3. Despite the silly name, this is the most amazing neutral palette I've seen, and nobody is reviewing it! I love that the mattes and shimmers are separated, and the shade range is vast. Might we get a review and demo?

[@jilla8503]

I live in Las Vegas and know that red dirt girl lol. Love those Essence eyeshadow pallets. I have the neutral one n love it. Really like that bronzer n blush too❤️✌🏼

[@kaitlynrudy8238]

I feel like that bronzer looks like the huda glowish bronzer! Would love to know if anyone has tested against each other. Wanna try the huda one, but I already fell in love with the glowish powder foundation; my bank account won’t let me love the bronzer too LOL

[@joannecava2418]

I enjoy the Essence palettes…..I have Taupe and Ice Ice Baby…..both last all day

[@susiecaza7780]

My Rose will go on palette is a good color dupe for the midi Retro palette. I was shocked when I swatched it on my arm...

[@grs1117]

Also for your boy's pants-try fels naptha- its a laundry bar that works amazing and its less than 2 dollars.

[@Alice-oe4kd]

Great video - I love your eyes

[@shelleyearnest10]

love the make up... my son played baseball too... I used fels-naptha soap to help clean his pants. i usually washed then put fels-naptha and left for a bit then wash again. Anyway wanted to pass that along.

[@lynnbaity7762]

What nail polish do you have on? Sooo pretty Love your channel. Gave up buying make-up for lent. (Decision was made before I found out about Ultas 21 day sale)

[@robertamandab7932]

Have you tried the Got 2 Be hair gel, it laminates the brows so well and will last forever pretty much, lol.

[@TheMunchkinita2509]

In regards to Essence's packaging, Kelly Gooch put up a video today where her pink 6 pan palette broke on camera 😂😂

[@MyCleverHandle]

I saw that! People don't understand there are limitations with cheap, polystyrene-based plastic. You get what you pay for. The e.l.f. cases for the bite size product line are the same crappy brittle plastic. I've also had a Physicians' Formula blush case crumble right at the hinge, one of the newer Butter Blush series. So I bought an assortment pack of rubber bands. If you want a quality case, go to Nars.

[@audreycampbell9483]

They are better than the Wet and Wild Packaging

[@taramisu9978]

Yeah, I really like Essence but don't care for the cheap packaging. I have a huge bronzer where the clasp broke and there is a ton of product left. So far, my small blush and banana powder are okay. I also have a Cover Girl product where the packaging broke recently, CG is not cheap so that was a bit annoying, oh well.

[@stacyechelberger]

I love the color of that shirt! Why does my nearest target have to be half an hour away?

[@carmenfarinazo8605]

Where did you get your necklace It’s beautiful 😍

[@lisasmithey1166]

There is no dupe for Charlotte Tilbury Iconic nude- I have looked for years!😆NYX Nude beige and NYX Sandstone are close! And yes I called 911 with my watch once! Ugh! I miss watching my son play baseball! Enjoy every single inning. We had basketball, baseball, volleyball... And it was AWESOME!

[@kaitlynrudy8238]

I haven’t seen iconic nude in person, but every time I see someone on YT use it, it totally reminds me of a shade from Juvias place that I have in sweet nothing. Maybe worth a swatch next time you’re at ulta!

[@marjorielee5991]

As I watch you apply your makeup it occurs to me that you are a "dup" for Elizabeth Montgomery. She played Samantha on the tv series Bewitched and also was in movies. She was quite the Beauty like you. I love the pale pink look!!!!!! Can't wait to see the other color Pink!

[@nallya9018]

I think so too! I left Mandy a comment about her likeness to Elizabeth Montgomery before. I loved Bewitched reruns.

[@melaniefarrow7152]

You should recreate a makeup look from Bewitched. She was so beautiful.

[@alidupes8661]

My senior year prom song was One Sweet Day by Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey. There was an attempted coup from a group of people who said it was a stupid song to be a prom theme, but that's what we went with. :)

[@annem8126]

$5.00 shadow "sextet" from Essence...I've bought three of them and hearing NOTHING about it (Taupe, Rose, Mauve). Quality is impressive, really. Thanks for giving these palettes some much needed publicity, Mandy! Also, lip liner matches are so personal, but I've found my PERFECT match: Colourpop Oh Snap.

[@somethingcleverredclover2151]

What's on your nails Mandy? I know you wear Olive & June a lot! That one is a bright purple! I love it!