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Treat Yourself!

by Alexis Jester

Drugstore brands are doing better than ever. We have access to high quality makeup like never before! Brands like NYX Professional Makeup and e.l.f. Cosmetics never cease to impress. But, we think you should save up and spend a little extra here and there to supplement your makeup bag (or makeup drawers if you’re like us). Treat yourself to luxury items—even if you’re on a budget!

In case you missed it, Kat Von D Beauty has completely rebranded and is under new ownership.

The brand was renamed to KVD Vegan Beauty, and Kat Von D is no longer involved in the company. The entire makeup line is vegan and cruelty-free.

Right now I’m living for the KVD Vegan Beauty Go Big or Go Home Volumizing Mascara. It’s super voluminous formula has 24-hour wear, and is smudge-free and flake-free!

Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polish is high shine and not sticky at all. Vitamins A and E provide long-lasting moisture to your lips as the gloss tingles and plumps.

The Melt Cosmetics Gemini Eyeshadow Palette features 10 earthy tones—8 matte and 2 metallic. The color payoff is incredible, and the shades are easy to blend. Whether you’re going for a natural look or a dark, smokey eye, this palette’s colors will work for you!

For something you can grab at any drugstore, the new e.l.f. Cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer is a wild, permanent addition to my makeup kit! My trick is to apply setting spray after your primer, before applying your foundation! Speaking of setting spray...

And if you want the falsies look but hate glue or don’t know how to apply false lashes, Wet n Wild introduced their Lash-o-Matic Mascara and it is stellar! It’s by no means waterproof, but it’s easy to remove at the end of a day. This mascara blew my mind! I wasn’t expecting the drastic results. I recommend buying the Lash-oMatic Fiber Extension Kit.

The NYX Professional Makeup Radiant Finish Setting Spray go-to now! It has an amazing hold and a slight shimmer that keeps you looking dewy and fresh all day. Having a good balance of dewy and still being beat is important in this muggy, wet Louisiana heat!