So much of the affordable makeup in my collection was either expired or broken, so I decided it was time to try some new products. I love sharing drugstore price points with you, so keep reading to find out about my favorites and least favorites.
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Whether you are new to makeup or hoping to spend less money, this drugstore makeup starter kit is the ultimate guide to budget-friendly beauty.
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Drugstore makeup will always have my heart, and today, I am sharing a bunch of amazing drugstore makeup products — some of which I have repurchased more times than I can count and some of which I am finally trying for the first time. For years, I have been wondering whether the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge was…
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To celebrate the last Sunday of the decade, I am sharing four of my favorite beauty finds from TJ Maxx, all of which are perfect for my self-care routine. After finishing and loving an entire bottle of my Heritage Store Rosewater & Glycerin Spray, I found a new one for $7, compared to the usual…
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As someone who loves both luxury and drugstore makeup, it is only natural that over the past few months I would discover — either intentionally or accidentally — products that are similar in color and quality. Here are dupes of four of my favorite high-end beauty products. For years, I have used and loved the Urban…
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Makeup and education are two very important aspects of my identity, and today I am honoring them both by sharing ten drugstore makeup products that I expect to use and love this back-to-school season!
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Because the majority of my drugstore makeup was discontinued and expired, I decided it was time to go on a shopping spree! Keep reading to find out which products were hits and which were misses…
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When Makeup By Makena was just an idea, I made a commitment that I would incorporate affordable beauty products on my blog as much as possible; however, the majority of my drugstore makeup products have been discontinued.
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Reaching the end of a beauty product is always accompanied by a bittersweet feeling — a sense of disappointment at having to purchase another and a sense of accomplishment at finishing what I started. Today, I’m sharing a few of my affordable empties and discussing whether or not I plan to repurchase them.
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Although the goal of my blog is to empower women through makeup, I tend to stay away from bold or bright colors. After several requests to incorporate more colorful looks on my blog, I created this cranberry halo eye while making it as wearable as possible.
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