drugstore makeup favorites

At the lake we are at least an hour away from the big city where there are makeup counters.  Which means that in a pinch we have to rely on what's on the shelves at Wal-Mart or Walgreens.  Since I cut my vanity product teeth at such establishments, I know which items are best and which are to be left behind. 

Some things to pick up, no matter what your budget:

Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadows I wear the "Skinlights" palate.

These colors are a lot more sheer than they appear in their casing, and most of them have a hint of glitter to them.  They're just the right of sparkle and low-maintenence for summer. 

CoverGirl Eye Enhancers in Country Woods

These go on nice and smooth, and I can't think of a complexion that these colors wouldn't flatter.

 

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara  I like the curved brush in black.  I have tried all kinds of mascaras and even if I lived next door to a marble-floored department store, this is the one I would pick up.

Olay Daily Facials Express Wet Cleansing Cloths  I've written about these before, but I love them.

 

Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer With SPF and just a hint of shimmer, I like the way this moisturizer smells and feels. 

L'Oreal Endless Lipcolour I have this is several colors (Naked Ambition and Really Rosie are my favorites) and it has great staying power, even if it can be a little drying if I don't use chapstick underneath.  The color choice is vibrant and at half the price of other lipsticks, it's a lot easier to experiment with shades. 

With these products, I feel like I can pull together a decent face.  The only items that I don't have a drugstore standby option for are foundation and blush.  I just haven't tried enough.  Any suggestions?  You tell me your favorite drugstore beauty purchases.   

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