The Perfect Drugstore Makeup Kit for Under $50

Hi friends! I want to introduce you to our newest contributor at A Night Owl – Angela Peters of Hairspray and Highheels! Now as a momma on the go, I don’t spend as much time on beauty as I’d like – or as I should. Are you the same? Do you need a little more YOU time? Angela is going to help us out in that department, sharing her beauty insights! I hope you enjoy! Now back to Angela…

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I am always on the look out for drugstore beauty products. You can find the perfect everyday look or even a great look to go out with at night for a date or event.  I wanted to share this Drugstore Makeup Kit with you all because you absolutely do not have to spend a fortune on makeup to grab yourself the perfect collection. This kit would provide you with everything you need to have a well rounded makeup bag for an affordable price! The best part, you know the drugstore brands always have coupons so you can grab these items for even cheaper then their retail value, which is a favorite past time of mine! This kit would be perfect for beginners or anyone looking to add some fresh products into their routine!

1. NYC Cosmetics Bronzer – {$2.99} A bronzing facial powder that is perfect for the whole year, bronzers can lend themselves nicely to a year round routine. ‘Sunny’ from NYC is a great shade because you can build upon it, the pigment comes off as a lighter shade at first touch but for some deeper contouring or highlighting it is easy to build that color up.
2. Rimmel London Scandaleyes Curve Alert Mascara – {$5.47} This is a perfect black mascara. It has a super curved brush so that it can cover your whole lash. It’s infused with triple collagen & keratin formula which can plump up even the weakest of lashes. This mascara brings the volume!
3. Covergirl Clean Whipped Creme Foundation – {$8.79} This is a newer product from Covergirl and one that I am really loving. It’s super light weight with an air-whipped formula for adding extra hydration. You will get a smooth, even almost airbrushed look. No greasy, or shiny finish. A matte finish for each of the 10 shades that you can choose from.
4. Jordana Glitter Rocks Retractable Eyeliner Pencil – {$2.99} This is one of the best liners I have used. Every girl needs a simple black eye liner in their makeup bag and this one is for you, it’s super pigmented. Retractable so no sharpening is needed. A long lasting wear time so you won’t have to constantly reapply.
5. Milani Cosmetics Baked Eyeshadow – {$6.99} With four colors to choose from, you can certainly find one that you will love! This is super pigmented and can be applied dry for a subtle shimmer or wet for a more dramatic pop of color. This shadow is full of dimension with different colors swirled together after being baked on Italian terracotta tiles.
6. Maybelline SuperStay 14 Hour Lipstick – {$8.99} Each of the 14 hour lipsticks are rich in color and super pigmented. My favorite is the bright pink shown above in ‘Eternal Rose’ because it’s been perfect for me all summer. However, there are 20 long-wearing shades to choose from, something for everyone! This lipstick has no drying and can be worn with or without gloss, I go without because it’s super shiny on it’s own.
7. Physician’s Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush – {$11.95} This super bright pink blush is one of my absolute favorites of all time. I have hit pan, multiple times and constantly pick it up again. It is the only blush I have found that can give me subtle color or a huge bold cheek. Multi-reflective pearls provide a soft iridescence to highlight contour and add radiance to the cheeks. It has a slight lavender scent which adds to it’s appeal.