9.02.2015

Best & Worst of Drugstore Brands Vol. 1


Hey you! First off, I've got a reminder of my Rebecca Minkoff giveaway!
Are you a high-end only makeup kind of girl? Or can you be found frequenting the drugstore beauty aisles? I like them both! I've got a roundup of four drugstore brands where I tested the best and worst. Just click on the links you'd like and let me know your favorites! This is just volume 1, so plan on more of these in the future!








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Extra Elle:
  • Despite being crazy busy and really behind on everything, this week has been dragging by. Four day weekend, here I come!
  • Tomorrow I get my hair done. Hallelujah! Darker hair for fall will be happening.
What best/worst of drugstore brands would you like to see next?




50 comments:

  1. Love the best and worst of the technique brushes! I love nice brushes but hate spending a ton on them!
    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  2. This is really helpful I really want to try the small studio stipple brush from ELF will ask a friend to get them for me... Thanks fr sharing!

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  3. Great round up of your faves! Totally need to check out the Elf brushes. I have yet to try their blush and powder brushes.

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  4. I need to try the elf powder brush, I've been meaning to buy a new one.

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  5. I'm sooo all about drug store products!! I have a nice set of Laura Mercier brushes and some drug store ones and I don't see that big of a difference ...

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  6. I absolutely love everything Milani that I have tried!! I need to swing by Kmart and check out Jordana. I never go in there anymore, but clearly I need to be!

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  7. I definitely mix between drugstore and high-end makeup, my budget can't take high-end 100% of the time. Totally check out your Elf brushes posts.

    xo, Carly - soak and simmer

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  8. This is such a great list, especially the Milani and e.l.f brushes, thank you for this again, Elle!

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  9. Great idea! I always feel afraid to her drugstore makeup bc I'm not sure what to try! I did buy some lipsticks the other day...hopefully they are good!

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  10. I am all about drugstore makeup! What a fantastic post idea! I can't wait to read more!

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  11. Can't wait to see your new hair, and yay for 4 day weekends! Awesome list! I have a lot of high end brushes, but love supplementing my collection with E.L.F. brushes as well :)

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  12. Cant wait to see your dark hair!!! Love dark hair for fall.

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  13. I need to get some brushes for the child's cheer makeup (to stop the royal blue and silver from ruining mine) but didn't want to spend a ton of money so thanks for sharing the recommendation for brushes!

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  14. About to head to Ulta so this is super helpful! Thank you!

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  15. Love these recommendations! Especially brushes. I feel like I need a ton more to get the job done, but don't want to spend a ton of money.
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  16. I am totally a drugstore store girl. Maybelline, Almay and Covergirl tend to be my favorites.

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  17. Love this post! I have a good mix of high end and drugstore makeup. I love the Real Techniques brushes and the Jordana Best Lash Mascara is one of my favorites. The tiny elf concealer brush is a manicure must have for me. Great post!!

    Louboutins & Lipstick

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  18. yay for getting your hair done! i love a good drugstore product, i've been meaning to pick up some elf brushes :)

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  19. I must admit I'm a big Real Techniques brush fan, and seriously love all of them:)

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  20. I like both drugstore and higher end products. Oh and I can't wait for the long weekend either.

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  21. A good mix of high end and drugstore make up is always my favorite!

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  22. I have a mix of both high end and drugstore.

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home

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  23. Thank you for this!

    Yay for a 4 day weekend. I'm excited.

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  24. I love milani! Yeah...aren't their glosses and polishes such a score?

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  25. I have heard of Milani but have never tried any of their products. I might have to now. Elf is such a great line too. :)

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  26. so interesting post...
    thanks for sharing
    kisses

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  27. Thanks for posting! Definitely need to go pick up a few new brushes, so this is very helpful.
    http://emilymaiko.blogspot.com/

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  28. I've always been curious about Milani products but never tried them for some reason. Now I know what to look for and stay away from, thanks!

    Breakfast at Gracey's

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  29. I buy most of my makeup from drugstores and I know you are an expert so this is great to know. I need to try Milani.

    P.S. Love the new domain. It is more professional and looks neat.

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  30. Love these posts Elle! SInce I'm in the market for some new brushes I'm going read your best/worst ELF brushes to see what I should buy.
    Can't wait to see the new hair!

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  31. Wow, I need to check some of these out!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  32. Sounds like a great resource for anyone considering those brands! Sadly I don't think we have those brands here. A lot is different in Australia! :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  33. I'm like you... I like them both! If I can get it for cheaper and it works, then I'm gonna go for the cheaper version. But, sometimes cheaper doesn't necessarily mean a better deal and you have to shell out the $.

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  34. You always have the best reviews for drugstore products. I want the Milani blush!

    xoxo,
    little luxury list formerly Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  35. Love these posts!!! Elf brushes are amazing and you cant beat the price!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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  36. Love these posts! I seriously love drug store makeup. It's so fun to try out new things every once in a while.

    Connie | Sponsored by Coffee | Etsy

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  37. The elf brush post would be a goodie for me! I am sort of a high-end and drug store brand girl!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  38. Love these types of posts. Definitely agree with the elf brushes and the Milani rose blushes. Aren't they so pretty?

    Have fun getting your hair done. I can't wait to see it!

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  39. In need of some new brushes- and I don't want to spend a lot on them!- so I'll be referencing the ELF brush post for sure! Can't wait to see your new, darker hair!

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  40. I've been meaning to try out some ELF brushes. I've heard good things about them.This will help!

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  41. This is a great post! I have heard so much about ELF brushes and I've been dying to try them! I'm looking forward to watching this video to know the good and the bad!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

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  42. Great post girly! ELF brushes are my favorite- they're so affordable, yet seriously high quality! Checking out the Jordana post now - my Walgreens only just started stocking the brand!

    xx

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  43. Love the series. I couldn't agree with you more about the ELF powder brush - I own at least four I think. :-)

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  44. Ooooh, I love this! It's like a Drugstore Makeup Master Class. :) Thanks for putting this together, Elle!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  45. I love afforable but quality brushes!
    Great post can't wait to see the new hair color!

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  46. Not a fan of the Milani Bella shadows, they are very dusty. But I LOVE their lipsticks! I've really been enjoying the Jordana Mattes collection. I have about 5 of them and they are all excellent and only like $3! I can't put foundation on with a brush to save my life and buying a $20 sponge would literally kill me. (; I LOVE the RT sponge! Although DONT buy them at Walmart. Idk why but every time I try to purchase the sponge there, it's nothing like when I buy it at Ulta or Walgreens. They are rough and stiff.

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  47. This is a great round up! I am definitely a drug store make up kinda girl, but I'm always open to new things! :)

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  48. I really want to try Milani cause I've heard great things about the brand. Now I know what to get and what to avoid.

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  49. I love posts like this. I like to find new things to try at the drugstore but also what to stay away from! I love the lup crayon and Milani one! I would like to see post like this from every brand ha ha!!!

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