I Tried 20 New Drugstore Beauty Launches So You Don't Have To...
CeraVe$14.99- “It completely dissolves and breaks down makeup. I was shocked by how much it did that”▶ 1:28
- “I can confirm that I did not need water to get all of it off. Doing it that way removed every stitch of makeup, and there was no residue on my skin”▶ 1:45
- “I would personally never use this as both my first and second cleanser”▶ 2:29
- “As a makeup remover, it does work really well”▶ 2:45
Prequel$19.99- “The texture of this is so nice. It's silky soft. It's buttery. It's kind of melty, but it doesn't feel thick or heavy at all”▶ 3:12
- “This works really well for makeup removal. It breaks everything down enough to be able to just kind of slip it off the skin without leaving residue behind”▶ 3:47
- “All in all, it's a really, really nice cleansing balm”▶ 3:56
- “Prequel is $6.73 per ounce, while Remedy is $11.99 per ounce. So, this one ends up being more affordable, and it also has better packaging”▶ 4:17
- “If you were looking for a drugstore option that has an amazing texture and works really well, but doesn't have any faulty packaging potential, Prequel's the way to go”▶ 4:56
CeraVe$21.99- “It is just the most perfect silky hydrating gel at first”▶ 6:03
- “I honestly was immediately like, 'Oh my god, I think that this might replace that.' I just was loving how it felt until it started burning really, really bad”▶ 6:12
- “Something in it just burns the crap out of my skin and causes a lot of irritation”
- “I obviously cannot use this ever again”▶ 6:47
CeraVe$16.99- “For a sunscreen that is described as invisible with having no white cast, I have to say that you can immediately see a cast when you're applying it”▶ 8:22
- “It also takes quite a while to set down on my skin. Like, I feel like it just kind of feels a little greasy for about an hour”▶ 8:41
- “Something in this also stings my eyes. I'm not sure what it is, but it just causes some eye irritation, so this is a big fat pass for me”▶ 8:52
La Roche-Posay$42.99
NYX$9.99- “As you rub this in, it's just stiff. It does not have nice glide”▶ 12:30
- “It also immediately starts feeling sticky”▶ 12:41
- “Once it does eventually fully dry down, it just feels like I have residue on my skin. I just don't like how it feels really in any part of the process”▶ 12:54
- “I don't even really feel like the shimmer one looks shimmery on me. There's just nothing about these that impresses me”▶ 13:05
- “There are plenty of incredible body lotions and body butters at the drugstore that are just so much better than these”▶ 13:16
Infallible Cushion Foundationshade · 100N- “The texture of this is very thin and very lightweight. It doesn't feel dry initially. It's like ever so slightly balmy”▶ 14:46
- “Once it does, it feels truly weightless on my skin”▶ 14:59
- “The coverage is buildable from light to medium up to I would say like medium plus and it has a natural matte finish that I think looks really nice on my skin initially”▶ 15:18
- “It's not quite as flawless as my current favorite matte foundation which is NYX Make 'Em Wonder”▶ 15:33
- “I also don't think that it wears as well as NYX for me”▶ 15:37
- “Even though this is definitely a pretty foundation, it's not better than NYX for me. It wouldn't replace that”▶ 15:56
- “L'Oréal is $51.26 per ounce. Huh? How is that not drugstore to me. So this is a pass for me”▶ 16:33
Essence$5.99Silky Blur Hydrating Longwear Concealershade · 130- “This has a creamy texture that is a little thicker and stiffer than something like the Tarte crease-less creamy concealer”▶ 17:57
- “It's blendable and easy to apply and work with”▶ 18:14
- “The coverage of this is buildable from medium up to basically full, and it dries down to have a natural satin matte finish while still looking somewhat skin-like under the eyes”
- “It does start to crease relatively quickly on my eyelids if I don't set with powder right away”▶ 18:37
- “Once it's set, it doesn't crease or break down with wear. I think it holds up really well, and it's definitely something that I would consider to be a true long-wear concealer”▶ 18:50
- “I would say that this is officially in my top three favorites”▶ 19:04
- “For a more satin matte option that gives really good coverage and wears well, this is very nice and I would definitely recommend it”▶ 19:17
- “It definitely has a tint that adds some color to my skin. For me, I feel like it looks pink, which is not the undertone that I have, so I feel like it looks a bit off and it actually looks pretty dry”▶ 19:54
- “I don't agree that this looks silky on my skin”▶ 20:15
- “It just doesn't hold up the best after a full day of wear”▶ 20:28
- “For something that starts off so dry and flat and matte, it actually doesn't give me as much oil control as I was hoping”▶ 20:31
- “While I love the concealer, this is a pass for me”▶ 20:41
TruBlend Skin Enhancer Baked Luminous Finishing Face Powdershade · 500 Sugar Cookie- “It definitely adds a bit of a darker tint to my skin that continues to get darker as I apply more”▶ 21:17
- “It's definitely not something that I think is fair skin friendly”▶ 21:27
- “This is just one of those products that makes your makeup look airbrushed. It's smoothing, it's blurring”▶ 21:39
- “It does have a little bit of luminosity, but it's subtle. It's not highlight-ery at all. It's more like a soft focus glow. It's just flawless”▶ 21:45
- “It also wears so well. Truly a long-wear powder”▶ 22:07
- “I was nervous I would end up looking greasy because it has a little bit of luminosity, but I don't feel like I look too shiny at all. It's amazing”▶ 22:10
- “What I feel like this is more of a replacement for is the One Size Buclay Silk Setting Powder. It's that same kind of smooth, perfected look”
- “Please come out with more shades. We need lighter shades, we need darker shades, we just need more shades”▶ 22:57
ColourPop$10.00Liquid Bronzershade · West Beach / Sunset Beach- “West Beach is described as a soft neutral tan, but it definitely leans cooler and looks a little muddy on me”▶ 23:41
- “Sunset Beach is described as a light golden tan and is too dark and orange for me by itself”▶ 23:50
- “Swatching this on the back of my hand and feeling it to the touch, it has a really nice texture. It's almost like a serumy cream”▶ 23:59
- “It has a really juicy, glowy, healthy-looking finish before you set it with powder”▶ 24:22
- “For me personally, I do prefer a little bit more pigment in a cream bronzer”▶ 24:36
- “The wear isn't bad, but it's not as good as my favorites”▶ 24:39
- “This one is just not quite what I'm looking for in a cream bronzer and is a pass for me for that reason”▶ 24:46
Soft Glam Cream Bronzershade · Fair / Light Medium- “Fair definitely pulls more neutral to cool, which is great if you struggle with products looking too orange on your skin, but I feel like it's a little too cool for me”▶ 25:21
- “The first few swipes actually feel quite dry. It's not like super rich and buttery and creamy, but as you continue to rub it in, that powdery feel kind of like breaks and melts down and then it becomes much more emollient and does feel truly creamy”▶ 25:34
- “Even though people are saying that this is a dupe for Rhode, the formulas are very different”▶ 26:00
- “This has buildable pigment, but not nearly as much as their liquid camo bronzer”▶ 26:14
- “It just doesn't wear the best for me. I feel like it just fades a lot and it can get patchy, so it's a pass for me”▶ 26:36
Soft Glam Cream Blushshade · Pink on It / Muted Mauve- “I feel like I have the exact same things to say about this blush that I do the bronzer. So, same kind of dry to creamy to powdery experience”▶ 27:02
- “Also has buildable pigment, but is not as highly pigmented as the liquid camel blush, so it's more forgiving and easier to work with in that sense”▶ 27:10
- “Also has a pretty satiny finish, but is not long-wear either. It just fades too much and can get too patchy for me to consider this a favorite”▶ 27:18
- “It's also not something that I would consider to be a dupe for Rhode and not something that I would recommend”▶ 27:26
- “I personally think that the Covergirl blush balms are much better”▶ 27:32
Super Stay Peel-Off Lip Linershade · Aura / Haze / Sunset- “It does actually burn a little bit for me while it's kind of like setting down. It's not too intense, it doesn't hurt, and then after I peel it off, there's no burning at all”▶ 28:11
- “If you only use this as a liner, then I think that it's pretty easy to get a nice even stain”▶ 28:33
- “If you are like me and want to use this all over your lips, I do feel like it's harder to make this look completely even”▶ 28:36
- “I think it looks so beautiful like that blushy look with the gloss on top”▶ 28:57
- “It's definitely not a budge-proof all-day stain, but even after all-day wear, there is still some noticeable pigment left and it doesn't look like crazy patchy”▶ 29:08
- “As far as their claims of this giving you 24-hour tattoo-like wear, I don't personally experience that, but it wears long enough for me to consider this to be a long-wear lip stain”▶ 29:20
- “I love the shades. I love that it's long-wear. I don't love the peel-off thing”▶ 29:28
- “If you're wondering if this works well strictly as a lip liner stain, 100% yes”▶ 29:57
- “This has kind of a weird chemical smell. It's like big red cinnamon gum and chemicals. But I really only notice it when I'm applying it”▶ 30:52
- “The texture of this is very thin and slightly damp, but it dries quickly and feels very light on the lips”▶ 31:02
- “The applicator works well if you're just using this as a lip liner, but it's super flat and very rigid”▶ 31:13
- “What I do really love about the look of this is that it immediately looks wearable”▶ 31:36
- “It has the perfect level of pigment to where it looks wearable right away. Like this is one of those that I can just throw on and then not have to touch it”▶ 32:02
- “But the wear is not good. I feel like this just doesn't actually stain my lips. It's basically completely gone after I eat a meal and it's definitely gone by the end of the day”▶ 32:10
- “I don't feel like there's any purpose in me keeping these because I get better wear with lip liners that aren't even supposed to be stains”▶ 32:24
Thirst Burst Lip Treatment Plump + Quench 1% Peptide Complexshade · Sheer Guava- “I would describe it as a sheer warm corally pink that is super cute. It just adds like a light flush of color with a nice glossy finish”▶ 32:51
- “The texture of this is amazing. It is an ultra thick gel balm that is so cushy and nourishing. It is tacky, but it's smooth, so it's not sticky. It just coats your lips so well, and it lasts for a really long time”▶ 33:12
- “I think that this is way better than their Glow Reviver lip balm. I also officially like this better than their Squeeze Me lip balm”
- “So, this is officially a top drugstore lip balm for me. It feels so good. I love wearing it. It looks super cute”▶ 33:31
- “It's up there with Vitamasques”▶ 33:37
- “100% would recommend”
Lifter Oil-in-Gel Lip Glossshade · Sugar Spritz / Strawberry Shake- “These have the grossest taste to me. It honestly ruins it”▶ 35:06
- “I would describe the texture of this as a thick, smooth, slightly tacky gel that is in between thin and thick. I really like how it feels at first”
- “I also really like how it looks. It has a super glossy finish. It smooths over lines. It just looks plump and juicy”▶ 35:37
- “But it fades pretty quickly for me and again, the taste”▶ 35:48
- “I'm not doing it because I can't deal with the taste. I don't know why brands do that. It's so gross to me, so it's a fail”▶ 35:55
Fluff & Snatch! Brow Powder Penshade · Ash Blonde- “Ash blonde, which shocker, is too cool for me. It definitely pulls gray”▶ 36:20
- “The texture is a super lightweight powder. I would not say it's cream to powder. It just feels like powder to me”▶ 36:29
- “It applies surprisingly well. Like at first I was like, how the heck is this going to work? But it does”▶ 36:34
- “I'm not able to get a precise application on the tails of my brows, and I need that cuz I have scanty brows”▶ 36:55
- “It does fade a decent amount with wear. It's definitely not as long wear as a brow pencil for me”▶ 37:05
- “While there are definitely some things that I can appreciate about this, it's a pass for me”▶ 37:14
Essence$4.99What the Length! Extreme Lengthening Mascarashade · Intense Black- “This formula leans wet, but it's also on the thinner side, so it's just not one that builds or layers well for me. And it can get clumpy”▶ 37:43
- “I would say I end up with good separation, but average volume”▶ 37:58
- “I feel like the length is below average, and it just gets even shorter with wear. Like this just looks noticeably faded by the end of the day”▶ 38:08
- “All in all, I'm just not impressed with this. It's a no”▶ 38:16
Maybelline$13.99Lash Sensational Sky Tubes Tubing Mascarashade · Very Black- “I would describe the formula as in between. It's not too wet, it's not too dry, it's not too thin, it's not too thick. It's really that perfect sweet spot for me that makes it easy to apply and layer”▶ 38:58
- “Immediately the first time that I used this, I was like, 'Mhm, this is going to be good.'”▶ 39:09
- “The volume is great. It's definitely a bit more of a bold lash look, which I love”▶ 39:24
- “It has great length. I think that it looks amazing”▶ 39:31
- “I definitely do lose some length with this as the day goes on, but I feel like it stays looking good for as long as I need it to”▶ 39:48
- “It is so easy to remove. It just immediately slides off. It does come off in little tubes. It's not one that like smudges off or anything. It's just so good”▶ 39:57
- “I have been wearing this so much that I already went through an entire tube”▶ 40:03
- “The fact that I can take it off that easily, I'm like, 'New favorite.'”▶ 40:26
Remedy$17.99- “That one's a little bit stiffer and more balmy. Still very nice, but totally different from Prequel”▶ 3:41
- “The second that I purchased does have issues. The lid kept falling off”▶ 4:27
- “The cleansing balm fell off with it onto the floor. Like the whole contents of the balm in the tub fell on my floor, which had a lot of hair on it, so I had to throw it all away”▶ 4:47
- no stillnumbuzin$24.99
- “It's a little thicker, has a little more of a viscosity and slip than the Numbuzin cream I'm obsessed with”
- “That's always going to be my benchmark. I'm like, 'Well, if NYX can do it, we need more than 20”▶ 13:16
- “It's not quite as flawless as my current favorite matte foundation which is NYX Make 'Em Wonder”
- “NYX is way more reasonably priced for the drugstore”
NYX$10.79- “Compared to the NYX Bare With Me serum concealer, which is another drugstore favorite of mine, it's actually pretty comparable in weight”▶ 19:09
- “If you're somebody that uses the NYX Bare With Me serum concealer and appreciates the like really juicy hydrated finish that that has, then that is still going to be for you over this”▶ 19:11
- no stillOne/Size$40
- “What I feel like this is more of a replacement for is the One Size Buclay Silk Setting Powder. It's that same kind of smooth, perfected look that does add a little tint of color, a little bit of radiance, but not pearlescent, and for a lot less money”
- “This has buildable pigment, but not nearly as much as their liquid camo bronzer. That one is highly pigmented”▶ 27:10
- “Is not as highly pigmented as the liquid camo blush, so it's more forgiving and easier to work with in that sense”▶ 26:16
- no still
- “I think that this is way better than their Glow Reviver lip balm”
- no stille.l.f. Cosmetics$5.00
- “I also officially like this better than their Squeeze Me lip balm”
L'Oreal Paris$11.99- “It's like the L'Oreal Telescopic kind of brush where it has super short bristles and some flexibility”▶ 37:36
Maybelline$9.99- “It's something that's more flexible than like Maybelline Lash Sensational, but it's not too bendy”▶ 38:38
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