7 Beauty Products to Buy at the Drugstore to save Money but Look Great ...

7 Beauty Products to Buy at the Drugstore to save Money but Look Great ...
By Eliza • Oct 30, 2013

I’m about to share a list of beauty products to buy at the drugstore. If you’re skeptical, stay with me here for a couple of minutes. The drugstore might not sell all those high end, pricey products you find at department stores, but, that doesn’t mean they’re low quality. I buy most of my beauty products in the drugstore, and I stand by them as an affordable way to look great without breaking the bank. Here are some beauty products to buy at the drugstore that will save you money and keep you looking fantastic!

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1. Lotion

Lotion There’s no reason why store brand lotion won’t do the same job that more expensive products do. Lotion is one of the beauty products to buy at the drugstore that will save you big dollars. Read the ingredients list on your favorite brand, then compare them to the generic and you’ll probably be surprised to see that the formulation is very similar. So go ahead, save some money, grab your lotion at the drugstore, and spend the extra on some great new shoes!

2. Lipstick

Lipstick Lip color can be very expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Unless you have specific skin care needs, inexpensive lipstick can still meet your needs. You’ll have so many color options at your fingertips that you’re sure to find one that brings out your fabulous facial features.

3. Foundation

Foundation I always wear foundation because it evens out my skin tone, but my favorite drugstore brand also contains sunscreen. With advances in the way makeup is formulated, most drugstore products are high quality without the high price tag. I also buy by foam wedges for applying foundation at the drugstore.

4. Hair Care

Hair Care Sometimes the price of shampoo, conditioner and styling products at the salon gives me a major case of sticker shock. I buy all my hair care products at the drugstore, including shampoo, conditioner, hair spray, mousse, even my combs, brushes and flattening iron. Why spend all the money when these products work perfectly well for less cash? If you have specific scalp or hair conditions, you might not be able to get away with this, but for the average girl, drugstore hair care is awesome!

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5. Deodorant

Please don’t go without deodorant, no matter what! But, don’t think you have to spend big bucks either. Often, the same brand you’d buy at the grocery store is cheaper at the drugstore. You can still enjoy your favorite brand and save enough for a latte at the same time! Many drugstores sell generic deodorant that is the same as the name brands, so you won’t be missing out on any of the perks.

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6. Hair Dye

Hair Dye If you, like many women, want a little something extra in terms of your hair color, the drugstore is the perfect place to find what you need. From highlighting kits to complete dye jobs, the drugstore has a product for you. If you don’t have any experience coloring your own hair, get some tips and tricks before getting started or your trip to the drugstore might backfire on you. Otherwise, go for it!

7. Nail Polish

Nail Polish I love to paint my nails and very rarely leave home without nail polish on. If you’re like me, this obsession can add up quickly, so drugstore nail polish is ideal. Not only can I indulge my craving for awesome nails, but I don’t have to spend a bunch. What more could a girl ask for?

If you skip the drugstore, you need to get in there and see what you can get. Which product do you think you can save money on?

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I think this is very helpful for people on a budget! For example bourjois foundations are awesome as well as loreal! Syoss hair dye is amazing! So why pay 40€/$/£ for a foundation when you have great options at the drugstore! Just bc something is cheap doesnt mean it's bad! Do your research before saying things about drugstore products! Love the post btw!

OTC Foundation? Really?!?!

Sorry about all the typos, I was just typing passionately because I wanted to be able to save someone else's hair if I could

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I agree with everything except foundation

In hair and skin care I notice a huge difference between professional/hig quality products and drugstore ones!I can spend 25$ in a shampoo if it really brings my hair back to life..

@ Tamira yeah really!!!! Some drugstore foundations are better then the expensive ones. Try revlon , l'oreal. You may be surprised.

I buy my products from the drugstore! I almost never pay more than £20 for anything like that. I find all of it works fine and just don't have a budget for lots of expensive make up

I have and always will use Maybelline foundation. It has SPF and my dermatologist tells me I have skin that is way younger than my years. Yes, if you have special hair or skin needs, drugstore brands might not be for you, but just because something is less expensive doesn't mean it isn't good! I have always used the products I talk about and have never had hair, skin, nail, etc. issues ever!

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