Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Drugstore Products

So I have been getting numerous requests on drugstore makeup, so I gathered some of my favorite products to share with you. Now most of the products shown are either lip or eye products. I didn't include a foundation/concealer because I have not found any that is even remotely comparable to Armani Luminous Silk foundation/Makeup Forever Full cover. Drugstore foundations don't seem to make my color, I'm not yellow or pink I'm typically neutral and none of the shades match me whatsoever. So lets start with the eye products. I love the L'oréal Smoledering Eye Pencil!! Its super black and can be easily applied to the waterline or eye lid. I personally use it on the waterline. As far as the Maybelline Master Kajal Pencil I would use it only on the lid, its also super black but doesn't go on as dark as the L'oréal pencil. NYC Liquid Liner has been one of my favorite products for years now. I have tried every liquid liner known to mankind haha and I still end up going back to this one. Its very black, doesn't peel like others and stays on all day. If you're on a budget or are lazy to go to a makeup department store Maybelline EyeStudio Gel Liner is a great alternative. Its affordable, lasts all day and easy to use. Totally forgot to mention the mascaras so I had to go back and include this in the post lol. I included two of my favorite mascaras (as listed in photo) they not only give volume, but they separate don't clump and lengthen the lashes. Swatches of liners are in order of the picture (Left to Right)





Also I really like the Maybelline Color Tattoo cream shadow. You can literally apply them with your finger, all over the eye lid and on tear duct. They feel super soft, go on easy and love the metallic finish. I recently picked up some L'oréal infallible shadows and I have to say they are superrrr pigmented! So rich with color although I wish they had more of a selection. I listed my three favorite colors that I chose so check out the swatches. If I had to describe how they feel I would say kind of like a pressed pigment minus all the sparkle. I would definitely recommend these!



Maybelline Color Tattoo (Bad To The Bronze, Barely Blended,  Inked In Pink)
                           L'oréal Infallible (Amber Rush, Eternal Sunshine, Glistenting Garnet)

Now lets jump into the lip products. I've been loving the Revlon Colorburst Matte Lipbalm. I have listed two of my favorite shades "Unapologetic" and "Audacious". They're perfect if you're on the go, the color pigmentation is surprisingly good and theres many shades to pick from. They feel super soft on the lips, not cakey or drying. I also included my favorite hair tie product. I go through a pack every two weeks and somehow always end up losing them haha :) If I find other gems at the drugstore I will be sure to an updated review! Let me know your thoughts. What are some products you like? 

(LEFT TO RIGHT) Unapologetic, Audacious









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  2. Amrezy you are gorgeous..!! I love your talent and IG page.. I would like to know what is the translucent powder that you use to set your concealer? And also I would like to see a post in your blog about favorite blushes

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    1. I don't use translucent powder, only thing I used to set my concealer is Anastasia Contour shade "Banana". As far as blushes I actually have been neglecting them lately been too lazy to apply them but my favorite ones are Mac "Melba", "Peaches", and Illmasqua "Tremble"

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  3. Ooh, so informative! Do you think you'll be doing a makeup application video? It'd be so helpful to see how you work from start to finish. Please say yes! xoxo

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    1. Yes I might give it a shot again soon ;)

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    2. Yes I'd love to see a vid or tutorial!!

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    3. Yes! Please!!! I'd love to see those magic hands at work!

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    4. Yessssssss!!! Please do tutorials!!!! For both make up and hair! I especially love your bun!! Mine never ends up looking like yours lol! I need to see how it's done!

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  4. Yayyy this post literally made my night!! I had been looking forward to it! Thank you so much! I'll be sure to try the ones I haven't already! & I agree with the comment above mines, if you have the time to make videos that would be a cherry on top! Again, thank youuuu and always look forward to your blog posts:)

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  5. My all-time favorite drug store products: Milani Liquif'eye eye liner (I'm yet to try any of the ones you've posted!), Loreal Voluminous mascara, Revlon Photoready Foundation, and Revlon Colorstay Aqua Mineral powder - it's feels sooo good applying on a hot day!! How do you feel about the Photoready foundation and Colorstay Aqua powder??? I know you have dry skin... I'm fairly oily and yet to find a full-coverage that I like...
    I'm lovin that you have a blog now!!! :)

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  6. Love this post! I literally use all of those liners ;)

    XO
    www.Cynthiasnydose.com

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  7. I absolutely love revlon color burst, I've literally tried all the products you've post and yes the NYC eyeliner is amaze! My favorite drug store makeup has to be revlon colorstay, its super Matte and that's important because I live in the Caribbean but I usually mix it with nars illuminators if I want a dewy finish. I would love if you do a very dark look for IG next ( pleaseeee) oh and checking your blog is now part of my daily routine ��

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  8. Great minds think alike I have all the same drugstore products except the L'oréal infallible shadows and the smoldering eyeliner got to pick those up and give it a try��, ANd yes please give youtube a try I think you will be great at it you have to definitely let me know when you back in NY I have to finally meet you��

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  9. yasss I love that maybellin studio gel liner

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  10. i love nyc liner! i'm going to try out the l'oreal shadows �� great post! (also i like how you matched the font color with the shadow colors lol)

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  11. Which highlighter, bronzer & blush would you recommend? Thank you!

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  12. Have you tried the True Match foundations from l'oreal? they come in shades that vary from warm, cool and neutral so maybe you'll find your shade if you haven't tried it already :)

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  13. Love it especially for us gals that do beauty on a budget! I would really want to know what brushes you use and what they are good for, because your eye and face make-up is just so perfectly blended.

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  14. Love seeing that even though you are phenomenal at makeup and use high end products, you have drugstore favs !! Also, I LOVE NYC BIG BOLD CURL in the big green tube. It's my favorite mascara together with Loreal Voluminous. I've never tried those liners but I appreciate this review because now I can buy and not stare at them and wonder about them when I pass by in the store. I love the color tattoos too. Thanks again! I'm a huge fan.

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  15. I have them all ..and I Love them♡♡♡

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  16. They say that the L'oreal True Match LUMI is about the same as the Armani luminous that you use, because Loreal actually makes Armani make-up..

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  17. Hi I love your Instagram and now your blogg . I was wonder if you had and suggestions for someone just starting out with applying make up what colors I should use ect with out looking crazy seeing where I have really pale skin ?

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  18. Where do you put your estee lauder highlight? What other highlighter do you recommend to get a great dewy look like yours ?

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  19. That L'Oreal pencil is the bomb girl !!!! Best thing I ever found in a drugstore. So impressed

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  20. I love the Maybelline colossal mascara. I love that it gives so much volume to your lashes as well as it doesn't make them clumpy. I have tried other Mascaras but always seem to go back to the maybelline line. I have yet to try the eyeliners, the lip products and the cream shadows you mention . It's great to know your opinion on drug store products. Thank you for sharing with us :)

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  21. amazing, great options! Loreal infallible in amber rush is one of my all time favorite colors! such a great blog!

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  22. Amara thank you! For doing this. I do love the infallible shadows. I have another request. .. can you please do a blog of other foundations that you like besides the Armani. XO

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  23. You should try Mary Kay makeup if you haven't already!! I absolutely love it and I sell it now.
    www.marykay.com/fvalentino

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  24. The Magna mascara and NYC liner are amazing! I LOVE them

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  26. Have you tried the L'oreal true match? they have Warm, Cool and neutral shades for all skin types.

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  27. Just wanted to mention some of my drugstore favorites..have you tried L'oreal Voluminous mascara? It is my FAVORITE drugstore mascara. I also love Milani blushes. The Wetnwild Stoplight Red lipstick is one of my favorite reds. It's lasts for hours, even after eating or drinking.
    -Ericka M

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  28. i have all three of the Maybelline ones you listed!! I LOVE using them as a primer for my shadows. They won't crease or give up on me at all! Drugstore gems!

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    1. Please help me. I love wearing mascara and liner on lower lid and lashes. But everything's I do it runs. I've tried waterproof, no luck.

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