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Blush
Makeup Revolution$9.97
Light As A Cloud Bouncy Blur Blush
4.8Variant: Blurry RoseLight As A Cloud Bouncy Blur Blush
  • “These have a squishy, bouncy texture. They are silicone-based, and I would personally describe them as a cream to powder formula”10:22–10:28
  • “As you blend it out, it settles into this super soft, radiant powder finish”10:39–10:44
  • “Some of the shades like Blurry Rose do have very fine shimmer to them, but they don't look overly sparkly”10:44–10:48
  • “On more than half the days this week, I actually skipped highlighter and I just wore this blush with the contour. And I thought my skin looked so radiant”10:57–11:03
  • “This is a very easy to blend formula, though. It is incredibly pigmented. You really want to go in with a light hand and build up in layers”11:13–11:18
  • “I ended up loving this blush. I'm going to be using these so often. They last all day. I didn't really feel like I saw any fading at all. There was no separation or patchiness. They stayed looking smooth over my skin”11:36–11:40
  • “I really think that they are a great best of both worlds blush where you get the blendability and buildability of a cream, but the soft finish of a powder”11:46–11:52
  • “I would absolutely purchase these with my own money”11:54–12:01
  • Source: Testing new makeup under $20 all week - Aug 25, 2025
1 / 2
Pretty Smart$7.97
Liquid Lip & Cheek Stain
3.5Variant: InspireLiquid Lip & Cheek Stain
Rare Beauty$24.00
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
4.7Variant: EncourageSoft Pinch Liquid Blush
Bronzer
L'Oreal Paris$12.99
Lumi Bronze Le Stick Soleil Bronzer Stick
3Variant: Copper BronzetteLumi Bronze Le Stick Soleil Bronzer Stick
  • “This is a cream-to-powder formula, and I really do think that this is different from any bronzer that I currently have in my collection”8:24–8:31
  • “It swipes on very smoothly, it just kind of glides over the skin, but as you blend it out, you start getting this silky powdery finish, and it feels incredibly lightweight”8:43–8:48
  • “It doesn't have that thick feeling that a lot of other cream bronzers have, especially in stick form”8:53–8:59
  • “You get this dry down while still maintaining the radiance it gives you without there being glitter”8:59–9:05
  • “This has a very smooth application and blend”9:07–9:11
  • “I do think that it pulls a little red on my skin tone”9:16–9:22
  • “These shades might look very, very overly warm on people with cooler skin”9:34–9:41
  • “The fragrance. Holy hell, the fragrance”
  • “I don't know if I have ever tried a product more fragrance than this”10:17–10:21
  • “I love the finish. It has this beautiful silky smooth finish”10:29–10:34
  • “Overall, I've had a very positive experience with these, but the fragrance sucks and the jury's still out on the shade range”10:36–10:42
  • “This is definitely a potential hit. The formula is great”10:50–10:57
  • Source: I tested new makeup releases for over a month... hits or misses? - Apr 6, 2026
Concealer
About-Face$22
The Illusionist Skin-Focused Concealer
4Variant: LMN1The Illusionist Skin-Focused Concealer
  • “I have been using and loving the About-Face The Illusionist Concealer for the past couple months”5:53–6:00
  • “This has medium buildable coverage. I would say you get to just about full if you build it up”6:30–6:36
  • “It has a much creamier consistency than the foundation”6:36–6:43
  • “It's non-comedogenic, and it's hydrating with peptides in the formula”6:41–6:48
  • “I just find this great for both covering blemishes, dark spots, or even just my under eyes”6:46–6:50
  • “As a formula, it is a hit for me, as a shade, it's a hit for me, but with the price factored in, it's just hard for me to put this above what I was already using”7:48–7:54
  • “Over $20 for a concealer is pushing it just for me and my buying habits”
  • Source: I tested new makeup releases for over a month... hits or misses? - Apr 6, 2026
Versed$14.99
Skin Solution Serum Concealer
4.5Variant: 7NSkin Solution Serum Concealer
  • “If I am just working really quickly, maybe I'm running late or maybe I just want to wear a lighter face in general when I'm not breaking out, this is what I use all over my face”5:30–5:35
  • “This is also pretty buildable. You tap out at about medium coverage, but it looks so natural on the skin and it actually lasts really well even in my expression lines”5:39–5:45
  • “This is a nice flexible and hydrating formula”
  • Source: My New 9-5 Work Makeup Routine (Quick & Long Lasting) - Nov 8, 2025
Contour
Sacheu$18.00
Contour STAY-N
3.8Variant: 2 (giving Iconic)Contour STAY-N
  • “I really like this formula because it is so thin and blendable and it lasts”13:40–13:45
  • “It blends out to look natural. It doesn't lean orange. Like, it's actually giving contour and not just warmth”14:25–14:33
  • “I don't know if I would necessarily pay full price for it. This is definitely a product that I would snatch up during a sale only because it reminds me a lot of the Moira liquid contour, which is like around $5”13:45–13:51
  • “There's absolutely nothing I don't like about this contour. I just think that there's something similar out there for a lot less”14:05–14:12
  • Source: My New 9-5 Work Makeup Routine (Quick & Long Lasting) - Nov 8, 2025
1 / 2
Foundation
IT Cosmetics$34.00
Do It All Sheer Tint Face Balm
4.6Variant: 210 Light NeutralDo It All Sheer Tint Face Balm
  • “It reminded me a little bit of the CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless cream foundation, because that one starts out as a cream, but as you start applying it, it sort of like melts into a liquid”1:12–1:17
  • “When I apply this, I feel like there's enough coverage where it just gives me like a thin veil over everything to create this more even base”1:51–1:55
  • “It almost looks like a filter in real life”1:59–2:05
  • “Not only is it helping even out discoloration and redness, but I do feel like it makes my texture look smoother”2:03–2:08
  • “This does end up drying down where it doesn't feel tacky, it doesn't feel wet on the skin, but it does maintain this radiance”2:19–2:25
  • “This starting point is even a little bit too shiny for me, because I know as I move throughout my day, I'm going to get even shinier”2:41–2:48
  • “In my opinion, the way this sits on my face, it just does not look like makeup at all”3:05–3:10
  • “This does not catch on my dry patches at all”3:41–3:44
  • “Do not wear this over makeup primer”4:16–4:20
  • “Every time I tested this over primer, I just felt like in general, it looked less natural”4:28–4:31
  • “When I wear this product for 8 hours, regardless of if I've powdered, I'm going to be shiny at the end of the day”
  • “This product is definitely a hit for me as a tinted moisturizer for light makeup days or no makeup makeup days”
  • “I've been wearing this about three times a week every week, which I think makes it a new favorite”5:23–5:28
  • “If you have dry skin, or even combo-leaning dry skin, I think you're really going to like this”5:49–5:53
  • Source: I tested new makeup releases for over a month... hits or misses? - Apr 6, 2026
Highlighter
Primer
e.l.f. Cosmetics$11
Power Grip Primer
3Power Grip Primer
  • “This is a non-comedogenic primer, which means it's not going to clog your pores”1:04–1:07
  • “It does have a pretty thick consistency to it, and it can be hard to spread”1:24–1:32
  • “You can feel it on the face. I have never considered this a lightweight product”1:38–1:41
  • “This does give you a very slick, dewy look, and that radiance does show through your foundation”1:51–1:55
  • “I think that the results are really pretty”2:29–2:33
  • “Those with oily skin may want to balance it out with a bit more of a matte foundation”2:31–2:38
  • “This primer helps smooth the skin. It definitely minimizes the appearance of my pores and texture”2:41–2:48
  • “Some of my expression lines were more noticeable kind of right away”2:51–2:55
  • “I definitely look shinier on my forehead and around my nose. It's definitely teetering the boundary of looking greasy”2:57–3:03
  • “I don't love how it looks around some of my skin texture and lines”3:15–3:18
  • “I thought it looked cakey around my skin texture and my acne scarring”3:24–3:30
  • “I was also bummed to see so much creasing in my laugh lines”3:38–3:43
  • “This worked phenomenally on me just 3 years ago, but now there are better options for where my skin is at at this point in my life”4:43–4:50
  • “Grippiness, this is a five out of five. This is the stickiest grippy primer that I'm talking about in this video”
  • “Glow... I'd say it's at about four, maybe even a 4.5”
  • Source: Testing & rating the top 4 drugstore grip primers - Oct 27, 2025
Maybelline$12.99
Grippy Serum 24-Hour Gripping Hydrating Primer
3.5Grippy Serum 24-Hour Gripping Hydrating Primer
  • “It starts off with a very very thin and runny consistency. I mean, it really does look like a skin care serum, which means it's very easy to spread over the skin”6:45–6:54
  • “After just a few moments it starts drying down to more of that sticky sensation”7:00–7:06
  • “It's definitely adding a dewy appearance to my skin, though I don't think it looks too wet”7:15–7:21
  • “I did notice that I was looking a bit more radiant with this primer underneath, but not overly shiny”7:33–7:37
  • “All of my products were applying really well over this because of that thinner consistency”7:37–7:43
  • “I really liked how my makeup looked on top of this. Everything was smooth, even, and I thought the radiance this gave me was natural-looking”7:50–7:55
  • “I thought that this primer made my foundation and just my makeup overall look a little bit heavier right off the bat”
  • “As far as wear time goes, this has been pretty impressive. I didn't lose all that much coverage throughout the majority of my face”8:22–8:26
  • “I did feel at the end of the day that my texture was looking kind of dry and patchy”8:33–8:38
  • “My acne and acne scarring did seem accentuated”8:42–8:47
  • “I did have some slight creasing in my laugh lines as well”8:45–8:49
  • “Grippiness. I'd say about 3.5 out of five”
  • “Skin feel... I would say like a 2.5”
  • “Glow. Solid three, 3.5”9:20–9:24
  • “Wear time. I think I'm going to give it a four out of five because it did hold on to a lot of my makeup, but with patchiness and creasing”9:24–9:33
  • Source: Testing & rating the top 4 drugstore grip primers - Oct 27, 2025
Essence$5.99
Jelly Grip Hydrating Primer
4.8Jelly Grip Hydrating Primer
  • “This is only $5.99”
  • “This does have fragrance, which I'm not a huge fan of, but it's not super overwhelming”10:24–10:29
  • “As someone with acne-prone, sensitive skin, I don't think that the fragrance has caused any irritation on me”10:36–10:41
  • “This is probably the thinnest grippy primer that I've ever tried”10:53–10:58
  • “Almost feels like it is kind of sinking in a bit versus just creating that layer on top of your face”10:55–11:03
  • “I do feel a bit more of the hydrating feeling from this formula versus the others”11:06–11:12
  • “As it dries, it starts to get a bit tacky, but it's not sticky. It doesn't feel like my expression lines are getting stuck together as I move my face around”11:21–11:26
  • “This is just a very comfortable product”
  • “I did see a smoothing effect with this”
  • “It adds a radiance, but I really think that it stays in the natural category or the natural spectrum, and it does not really lean into dewy or even that glowy”
  • “I was shocked at how my makeup looked at the end of the day. Only the slightest bit of fading, if any”
  • “Everything still looked very even. No obvious wear near my expression lines. It was still pretty smooth and evenly blended over my texture. My pores were still a little bit blurred”
  • “I barely look shinier than I did in the morning after this super long day”
  • “Grippiness, I would say like two out of five because it definitely gripped onto my makeup, but it wasn't sticky”
  • “Skin feel... this is a one. Very lightweight. I'd say the most lightweight of all the primers I'm mentioning in this video”10:49–10:55
  • Source: Testing & rating the top 4 drugstore grip primers - Oct 27, 2025
1 / 2
Makeup Revolution$10.00
Superfix Grip Primer
3.8Superfix Grip Primer
  • “With this one we're definitely getting back into that thicker, grippier territory”14:06–14:11
  • “It's definitely spreadable, but quickly starts drying down to that stickier feel with a more substantial consistency. Though, it's still more lightweight than the elf one, I think”14:11–14:15
  • “This is actually stronger than the Essence one, though”14:26–14:32
  • “This primer definitely adds dewiness. Because of my skin type, I was a little hesitant. I thought that it looked a little much when I just had it over my bare skin”14:30–14:34
  • “I thought it was a little harder to blend my makeup over this product. Like as it dried down, it got sticky to the point where I wasn't really able to push the product around my face as easily”14:48–14:52
  • “I kind of had to add more product than maybe I would have with another primer, and so my makeup did end up looking a little heavier”15:02–15:07
  • “I do see some smoothing when I use this, but maybe not as much as the Essence primer”15:09–15:11
  • “I'm getting some shine coming through. I can't deny that the coverage is holding strong even over my texture. Very minimal creasing in my laugh lines”15:15–15:18
  • “Grippiness, I would say 3.5. The tacky factor is definitely like right below Elf”15:25–15:33
  • “Skin feel... I'd give this a three. I wouldn't call this heavy and it does have a bit of runniness to it, but I mean, look, like it's got some viscosity to it. And I just I wouldn't call it heavy, I would just call it noticeable”15:31–15:40
  • “Glow, four out of five. If you want glow, this is the one you want. You start out glowy, you get a little glowier throughout the day”15:45–15:51
  • “Wear time, I'm going to give this a four out of five. Again, I feel like this is right under Elf. Even though I think my makeup looks a little heavy over this primer, it does still look smooth at the end of the day. It really did hold on to my final look and kept that look in place all day”
  • Source: Testing & rating the top 4 drugstore grip primers - Oct 27, 2025
Maybelline$12.99
Poreless Jelly 24-Hour Blurring Poreless Primer
4.2Poreless Jelly 24-Hour Blurring Poreless Primer
  • “The texture of this primer is very interesting because it does have a jelly-like consistency in that it's thin and spreadable, but it also has a soft and silky feel as you spread it across your skin that a typical silicone primer would have, but without the silicone”1:13–1:16
  • “I also found it cooling on the skin as I applied it, and I could definitely feel and see the hydration”1:29–1:33
  • “I was happy to report that there was zero peeling all week”1:40–1:46
  • “I did see a reduction in the appearance of my pores, especially on my nostrils and the cheek area on either side of my nose”2:05–2:10
  • “It's not as blurring as say the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer, which I've been using a lot lately because it is so gorgeous. But that's a $35 primer and this is $10”
  • “The side that I applied primer on did stay looking much smoother around my texture and acne scarring and just unevenness versus the side that I did not use it on”2:33–2:43
  • “I did actually get a little shinier on the primer side, though”2:47–2:51
  • “I do think that this is a better option, especially if you have oilier combo skin if you're looking for a best of both worlds primer where you get the blurring, but you also get the moisturizing without adding too much dew”3:07–3:12
  • “I feel like the primer really maximized this foundation in overall finish and wear time without adding too heavy of a layer”
  • “I'm definitely going to continue using this primer. It works really well with my skin type and my go-to products. I'm happy with it and I can see myself purchasing it myself”3:46–3:50
  • Source: Testing new makeup under $20 all week - Aug 25, 2025
Setting Powder
Setting Spray
Lip Balm
NYX$9.00
Smushy Matte Lip Balm
4.7Variant: Squeeze N SizzleSmushy Matte Lip Balm
  • “I immediately felt the hydration out of this formula, but it was also a little more pigmented than I expected it to be”16:11–16:18
  • “This sets into a blurry matte finish, but it never really feels matte or completely dried down. Like it feels like lip balm. It definitely feels more moisturizing than other blurry lip products I've tried”16:24–16:31
  • “I didn't feel like I needed to reapply any more often than a typical lip balm”16:31–16:41
  • “They were really comfortable, not sticky at all”16:50–16:54
  • “What really sets this apart from the other dimethicone lip blur products I've tried is that the color doesn't settle into my lines and it does not catch around my dry patches”16:52–16:57
  • “5 hours later, before eating dinner, the color was still solid. It had slightly transferred to my water bottle straw, but it didn't look worn at all on my lips”
  • “Once I had dinner, there was still a soft wash of color left behind”17:38–17:42
  • “Honestly, very impressed by this. NYX got it right. I was wrong. I'm definitely going to be purchasing more shades”17:40–17:46
  • Source: Testing new makeup under $20 all week - Aug 25, 2025
Lip Liner
L'Oreal Paris$12.99
Paradise Blurfiller Blurring Lip Contour
1.5Paradise Blurfiller Blurring Lip Contour
  • “This next L'Oreal product was a miss for me. I don't really think it hit on any of the claims”10:55–10:59
  • “Right after application, I thought that this looked pretty and felt very comfortable”11:51–11:56
  • “I didn't think that this necessarily blurred my lip lines any more than a typical traditional cream lipstick”11:56–12:03
  • “It's not a long-lasting formula”12:06–12:10
  • “It was definitely coming off of my water bottle straw, and it was pretty much missing in the center of my lips after eating”12:13–12:18
  • “It's not a hydrating formula”
  • “The drier my lips got throughout the day from not wearing something with, you know, more hydrating ingredients, the more my lip lines looked visible”12:25–12:31
  • “I didn't feel like it reapplied smoothly or as smoothly as it went on in the first place. It started catching on my lip dryness and lip texture”12:44–12:49
  • “These were a complete miss for me”12:59–13:01
  • “I wouldn't buy these for $12 over any of my other go-to lip products”
  • Source: I tested new makeup releases for over a month... hits or misses? - Apr 6, 2026
Versed$11.99
Lip Frame Defining Lip Liner
4.5Variant: SculptLip Frame Defining Lip Liner
  • “These actually nourish the lips while softly defining to give you a fuller lip look”13:23–13:27
  • “It's kind of like these and the L'Oreal ones have the same end goal. I just think these do it better”13:27–13:31
  • “My favorite is called Sculpt, which is this sort of medium-deep neutral shade. I just think this is great for getting a natural contoured lip look”13:37–13:42
  • “These, on the other hand, glide on very easily, and they do have a creamy feel as you apply it, but they stay in place as a lip liner. It doesn't feather on me”14:36–14:44
  • “It dries down to sort of a demi-matte finish that stays comfortable, but that isn't slippy”14:46–14:53
  • “I do feel like this formula glides over any chapped areas that I have and doesn't accentuate them”14:53–14:58
  • “These do not dissolve if I put the Versed tinted serum on top”15:00–15:04
  • “Every time I've tested these, they have stayed completely solid without feathering or smearing as a lip liner”15:44–15:49
  • “These are a hit, for sure, especially compared to like the last three lip liners I've tested and reviewed”15:51–15:55
  • Source: I tested new makeup releases for over a month... hits or misses? - Apr 6, 2026
Milani$11.99
Keep It Full Plumping Lip Liner
2.5Variant: Over the TopKeep It Full Plumping Lip Liner
  • “The formula glides on really easily without being overly creamy, which I like. I feel like super creamy lip liners just slip around too easily. So, I like that these felt a bit stiffer, but they stayed blendable”12:46–12:53
  • “They do dry down to more of a soft matte finish, but they don't feel dry”13:05–13:09
  • “When you apply these, it takes a minute, but you can definitely start to feel the chili extract and ginger root oil kick in. It doesn't hurt, but it's a soft sting”
  • “I think this formula helps smooth out my lip line similarly to what their plumping balms do for me, which automatically gives a bit of a plumper appearance”13:43–13:47
  • “By the third day that I was testing this liner, the sting had turned into more of a tickle. So, I didn't really know if I was getting that immediate plump anymore”14:11–14:17
  • “After eating lunch, the lip liner had both faded significantly and transferred to my chin, and it was also transferring onto my water bottle straw”14:31–14:35
  • “After eating I was only left with the outline and actually had a little bit of feathering on this day”14:45–14:51
  • “These didn't exactly blow me away. I don't know if I would spend $11 on them”14:55–14:59
  • Source: Testing new makeup under $20 all week - Aug 25, 2025
1 / 2
Lip Stain
Pretty Smart$7.97
Liquid Lip & Cheek Stain
3.5Variant: InspireLiquid Lip & Cheek Stain
Milani$11.99
Color Fetish Lip Stain
4.9Variant: Rose RisingColor Fetish Lip Stain
Brow Product
Milani$12.99
Stay Put Tinted Brow Mousse
3.5Variant: Black BrownStay Put Tinted Brow Mousse
  • “I love this shade. It is truly a cool cool dark brown that actually matches my hair perfectly”4:51–4:59
  • “This is a pretty pigmented formula though I find it easy to blend so that it doesn't look too heavy”5:08–5:14
  • “Right away, I noticed how much hold this product provides”5:51–5:54
  • “I do love this small applicator. I feel like it gives me enough precision while also being really easy to sweep color through, and I was able to achieve a very full and defined look”6:00–6:05
  • “Throughout the day, I was really happy with the hold. I didn't have any rogue brow hairs going MIA from the rest of my brow. And I didn't experience any flaking at all”
  • “When I rubbed them with my finger, as far as the smudge proof claims, the color did transfer. It did kind of blur the brow color”6:28–6:35
  • “I don't know if I would actually consider this smudge proof”6:42–6:47
  • “This product does not claim to be waterproof or sweatproof. And those are two things that I really look for in brow products”6:45–6:51
  • “Even though I was happy with the overall performance, I don't know if I would purchase this myself”
  • Source: Testing new makeup under $20 all week - Aug 25, 2025
Benefit Cosmetics$27.00
Precisely, My Brow Detailer
4.5Variant: 4Precisely, My Brow Detailer
Eye Primer
Eyeliner
Eyeshadow
Mascara
CoverGirl
Lash Blast Cleantopia Waterproof Mascara
4Variant: WaterproofLash Blast Cleantopia Waterproof Mascara
  • “The only mascara that I have found that can actually keep my lashes curled up throughout an entire workday is the CoverGirl Lash Blast Cleantopia mascara in the waterproof version”11:56–12:00
  • “Not only does this lock my curl in place, but it also doesn't flake”12:07–12:12
  • “I never get through my routine without getting mascara on my lid with this brush. I think because it's so large, but also the mascara formula is so thin that it almost like flings off of the brush onto my lid”12:25–12:31
  • “If it makes contact with my brow bone, it will transfer because since this is a waterproof formula, oil breaks it down”
  • “My lashes are still lifted. No flaking, no smudging”
  • Source: My New 9-5 Work Makeup Routine (Quick & Long Lasting) - Nov 8, 2025
Face Sunscreen
IT Cosmetics$34.00
Do It All Sheer Tint Face Balm
4.6Variant: 210 Light NeutralDo It All Sheer Tint Face Balm
  • “It reminded me a little bit of the CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless cream foundation, because that one starts out as a cream, but as you start applying it, it sort of like melts into a liquid”1:12–1:17
  • “When I apply this, I feel like there's enough coverage where it just gives me like a thin veil over everything to create this more even base”1:51–1:55
  • “It almost looks like a filter in real life”1:59–2:05
  • “Not only is it helping even out discoloration and redness, but I do feel like it makes my texture look smoother”2:03–2:08
  • “This does end up drying down where it doesn't feel tacky, it doesn't feel wet on the skin, but it does maintain this radiance”2:19–2:25
  • “This starting point is even a little bit too shiny for me, because I know as I move throughout my day, I'm going to get even shinier”2:41–2:48
  • “In my opinion, the way this sits on my face, it just does not look like makeup at all”3:05–3:10
  • “This does not catch on my dry patches at all”3:41–3:44
  • “Do not wear this over makeup primer”4:16–4:20
  • “Every time I tested this over primer, I just felt like in general, it looked less natural”4:28–4:31
  • “When I wear this product for 8 hours, regardless of if I've powdered, I'm going to be shiny at the end of the day”
  • “This product is definitely a hit for me as a tinted moisturizer for light makeup days or no makeup makeup days”
  • “I've been wearing this about three times a week every week, which I think makes it a new favorite”5:23–5:28
  • “If you have dry skin, or even combo-leaning dry skin, I think you're really going to like this”5:49–5:53
  • Source: I tested new makeup releases for over a month... hits or misses? - Apr 6, 2026
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Hey there! My name is Miranda and I'm the creator behind the blog and YouTube channel: Slashed Beauty. I'm dedicated to sharing the best drugstore makeup and skin care, and other budget beauty products. I'll let you know what's worth trying, while sharing tips and tutorials along the way. You don't need to break the bank to keep up with the latest trends! Once in a while, I'll also share some fashion and fitness favorites, too. Come join the Slashed Squad! Facebook: Slashed Beauty Instagram: slashedbeauty

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