Party-Ready Makeup for Under Ten Dollars
Who doesn't love beauty goodies that have a big wow-factor but a little price tag? Thanks to professional makeup artist Troy Jensen, we have the ultimate selection of eyeliners, eyeshadows, mascaras, blushes, and lip shades that you can find right at your local drugstore. And just because these makeup must-haves are easy on your wallet, that doesn't mean they don't pack a pigmented punch!
Click through to see 10 party-perfect essentials!
1/11Beauty guru Troy Jensen proves you don't have to break the bank to go all out.
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"This stain lasts for long periods of time but is very easy to apply. The packaging is the same color as the lip stain inside, so it’s easy to find a color you’d like in the aisle of the drugstore."
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Lovesick, $7. Target.com.
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"These are moisturizing, have a fresh scent, and go on really sheer."
Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm in Healthy Blush, $9. Ulta.com.
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"Use this pencil for a smudge-resistant line that easily glides along your lids."
Maybelline New York EyeStudio Master Drama Cream Eye Pencil in Black, $8. Ulta.com.
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"You can use this shadow wet or dry and it has a nice pearl finish."
Milani Runway Eyes Eyeshadow in Designer Browns, $8. Target.com.
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"For an edgier look, try this liner. The color is so rich and intense."
L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner in Black, $8. Target.com.
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"Try these if you’re looking for a product that’s pigmented, but has a smooth texture, so it blends more easily on your lids."
Maybelline New York EyeStudio Eyeshadow in Bronze Blow Out, $7. Ulta.com.
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"This mascara won’t smudge or flake."
Almay One Coat Mascara Thickening in Black, $6. Drugstore.com.
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"Lash Exact is great for sensitive eyes because it’s hypoallergenic, but it still creates well defined lashes without clumping."
CoverGirl Lash Exact Mascara in Black, $6. Drugstore.com.
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"This blush doubles as a bronzer!"
Milani Baked Blush in Bellissimo Bronze, $4. Target.com.
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"Instant Cheekbones Contouring Blush is perfect for someone who likes to contour."
CoverGirl Instant Cheekbones Contouring Blush in Sophisticated Sable, $4. Ulta.com.
