I Tried 27 New Drugstore Beauty Launches... Don't Waste Your Money
NYX$10- “I definitely don't agree that this feels like a buttery balm. It kind of just has that coconut oil like texture and that it's a little bit hard at first and then when you kind of like press into it, it starts to melt down and transform into an oil”▶ 2:06
- “That oil meltdown does feel a little bit too greasy for my personal preference”▶ 2:20
- “It does remove my makeup well, so no complaints there”▶ 2:36
- “I'll definitely finish this up because I don't absolutely hate it. I just don't love it enough to repurchase it”▶ 2:37
Remedy Skin$18.00- “The texture of this is very soft, smooth, and balmy. It's thick, but not so thick that it feels heavy. It's not greasy. It's not waxy. It's really, really nice”▶ 3:13
- “In my opinion, much more cosmetically elegant than NYX”▶ 3:25
- “It also does a great job removing makeup. It doesn't leave any sort of filmy residue”▶ 3:54
- “All in all, I think that this is a great product”
- “My only complaint is that there's not much product in here”▶ 3:59
- “I did also already repurchase it because I really enjoy it”▶ 4:26
Remedy Skin$18- “This has a true gel texture that to me feels lighter and more airy than something like the Cerave foaming facial cleanser”▶ 4:55
- “It's just really easy to swipe and rinse away, and it gives me a great clean”▶ 5:33
- “If you are looking for a gel cleanser from the drugstore that is more elevated than Cerave, but stronger cleaning than Prequel, then I would definitely recommend checking this out. I'm really liking it”▶ 5:45
Prequel$18- “This has a pretty thick cream texture that honestly is not like the nicest or most luxe of all time. It kind of reminds me of putty a little bit”▶ 7:23
- “Once I do, it glides and slides really nicely. It's smooth. It's soft. It's not something that feels like it's heavy or sticky or suffocating my skin”▶ 7:45
- “I have absolutely noticed a difference in my skin when it is feeling dry and reactive in using this”▶ 7:54
- “When I felt like my skin was extra reactive and just the thought of a gel or foaming cleanser made my skin burn, I would reach for this and I absolutely felt a difference”▶ 8:06
- “I have continued to reach for this when I feel like, oh, my skin's starting to feel a little bit more tight than normal or if I feel a breakout coming on or have an active breakout, of course”▶ 8:20
- “The texture is honestly really amazing. It doesn't feel greasy. It doesn't have that like vitamin C slip that some vitamin C serums can have”▶ 10:12
- “Once it does fully dry down, it definitely gives you a nice glow boost”▶ 10:20
- “I actually have a new favorite vitamin C serum to add to my lineup of favorite vitamin C serums”▶ 10:50
- “I've been wearing this every single day and it really is something that I think a lot of different skin types would enjoy”▶ 10:55
- “I do get excited to reach for this, which is not something that I can say about every vitamin C I've ever tried”▶ 11:15
Prequel$23.39- “It feels plush. It's creamy. It's soft. It's smooth. But it's definitely not something that's light enough for me to reach for it in the daytime”▶ 13:14
- “It's definitely on the thicker side”
- “I don't think that I'll repurchase it after I use it up, at least for the time being”▶ 13:09
- “It's definitely something that I would recommend if you are looking for a moisturizer that kind of has that level of thickness because it's super nice”▶ 13:15
- “This has a really really nice texture. It feels almost kind of whipped. It's rich but not something that feels overly heavy”
- “The brightening effect is definitely pretty. It's like a soft pearlescence, a soft luminance. It's not something that looks glittery or shimmery or anything like that”▶ 14:31
- “This is not something I would ever wear under makeup”▶ 14:45
- “I just don't personally see myself repurchasing something like this”
CeraVe$20.99- “Oh, she is so thick. Holy cow. I'm kind of obsessed”
- “I wish I could have used this back when I had severe barrier damage in like 2020 because oh my god, like I feel like this would have just sped up healing even more”▶ 16:34
- “This formula will certainly do that. There's no doubt about that. Like, this is going to create the most occlusive seal on your skin”
- “Because of that, it is no longer something that works for me as an eye cream. It is just too thick”▶ 17:18
- “I'll definitely keep this new formula in the event that I need it for healing purposes, but it's no longer something that I will be reaching for on a nightly basis”▶ 17:25
TruBlend Skin Enhancer Blush Balmshade · Nude Flush- “On my skin, I don't feel like I get that same result. I can make it work. It's just not my absolute favorite shade in the way that I assumed it would be”▶ 18:39
- “The texture of this is slightly creamy. It's balmy, but compared to something like Rhode, which was obviously their inspiration. It's not as rich and creamy and slippy”▶ 19:21
- “The formula is super easy to work with. It's very buildable and blendable”▶ 20:20
- “The wear is great. It holds up well. The pigment stays smooth. It doesn't break down or go patchy”▶ 21:03
CoverGirl$9.99TruBlend Skin Enhancer Blush Balmshade · Sleepy Mauve- “Sleepy mauve is a really cute shade. It's like the perfect blend between mauve and pink”▶ 21:22
- “I actually think it's beautiful”
- “I love Sleepy Mauve and will be keeping this”
- “This is officially a new favorite of mine and for sure something that I would consider to be a top tier drugstore cream blush”
Morphe$19Cheek Thrills Bronze & Tone Duoshade · Capri Cabana- “I feel like these complement each other beautifully, but they also work well by themselves”▶ 22:38
- “The cream is very, very creamy. It definitely has a very balmy feel”▶ 22:50
- “It's surprisingly light once it's blended in. And it is so easy to work with. It's very buildable and blendable. It's super seamless”▶ 23:00
- “The powder has a very velvety suedelike texture, but again, it's light and it seamlessly builds and blends”▶ 23:34
- “All in all, this is something that I'm super impressed with and really excited to have in my collection”▶ 24:17
- “I feel like I don't have anything like this from the drugstore”▶ 24:21
Essence$5.99Soft Touch Butter Bronzershade · 10 whipped buttercup- “This also is a really nice match for my skin tone. It's not too dark, it's not too orange”▶ 26:33
- “It's lightweight and definitely on the thinner side for a powder, which I like in this case. I feel like it allows you to just build it up more without it looking heavy or harsh”▶ 26:07
- “It has a natural matte finish and holds up nicely with wear as well. It doesn't go patchy. It doesn't majorly fade”▶ 26:27
- “This is also a really great bronzer for something that is softer”▶ 26:36
- “$5.99. Like, that's so amazing”
- “The fact that there's only four shades really stinks because that means it's obviously not going to be an option for a lot of people”▶ 26:55
Essence$5.99Soft Touch Bouncy Glowshade · 10 Soft Glaze- “To the touch, this feels soft and putty-like. Definitely has a little bit of that bounce like they're describing”▶ 28:23
- “On my cheeks, I feel like it kind of just looks like a regular powder highlight that is a little too glittery for my personal liking”▶ 28:43
- “I don't feel like the finish looks dewy either”▶ 28:52
- “This is not going to be one that I keep in my collection”▶ 29:03
Halo Glow Silky Powder Highlightershade · Soft Pearl Era- “It's very bright and reflective. Like this is a pop for highlight”▶ 30:02
- “It's just not something that I feel is like my taste in highlighter at this point in time. In 2016, I would have eaten this up. But now in 2026, I really only reach for highlights that are either very sheer and glossy or really soft and diffused”
- “It's just a bit too bright for me, but if that's what you're looking for, it'll give you that and it wears well”▶ 30:54
Baked Highlightershade · Dolce Pear- “This is a soft pinky champagne shade that I do think is a little bit too pink on my skin, but if you had a cooler undertone than me, then I think you'd really like that”▶ 31:20
- “It's soft, it's not too dry, and it has a buildable glow”▶ 31:38
- “It does remind me a little bit of Essence Pure Nude at first where it gives you a bit of a softer, more diffused look, but this one you can build up quite a bit”▶ 31:40
- “I still prefer Essence and L'Oreal Lumi Le Glass to this”▶ 32:11
L'Oreal Paris$9.99Paradise Blurfiller Blurring Lip Contourshade · Worth It Medium- “These kind of have that like crayon-like texture but they don't feel waxy, they're smooth, they're creamy, they're not wet and they have buildable pigment with a soft blurred matte finish”▶ 33:01
- “In terms of application, this is a pretty effortless lip liner. I really love that you can just throw this on and have it look nice without needing to smudge it or blur it out in order to make it look blended”▶ 33:12
- “These definitely last much longer for me than the Rhode Lip Contours”▶ 33:46
- “Worth It Medium is the closest to being a good color match for me, but I do feel like it's just a bit too dark for me to wear on a daily basis”
- “It's definitely a lip liner that I recommend”▶ 34:27
Revlon$12.99PhotoReady Instant Blur Linershade · Lazy- “I feel like this is exactly a your lips but better color for me”▶ 37:00
- “This also has kind of a crayon-like texture, but similar to L'Oreal, I would say that it's less creamy and a lot lighter”
- “They still have enough color payoff to add definition for me, but I obviously have very fair skin”▶ 37:05
- “They actually look more flattering on me than a really pigmented lip liner”
- “I was kind of surprised by how much I enjoyed the look of this”
- “If you feel like you often struggle to find a lip liner that doesn't look too harsh against your skin and you want something that is more muted and wearable, then you might love these as much as I've been loving these”▶ 37:10
Revlon$12.99PhotoReady Instant Blur Linershade · Vapor- “Vapor, which is a little darker, more of a midtone shade that is cooler and more of a purpley pink”▶ 35:03
Morphe$7.00Signature Lip Pencilshade · Bubble Bath- “Bubble Bath, which is the most perfect light neutral pink of all time. Like, this is going to be in the running for a wedding lip liner for me someday”▶ 38:31
- “Compared to Revlon and L'Oreal, these are definitely less creamy, but for a traditional lip pencil formula, they're definitely not too dry or too pencily”▶ 38:57
- “These are definitely significantly more pigmented than Revlon and even more pigmented than L'Oreal built up. and they are definitely longer wear than L'Oreal and Revlon as well”▶ 39:21
- “I would consider these to be true longwear lip liners”▶ 39:30
- “Bubble Bath will be staying with me”
Morphe$7.00Signature Lip Pencilshade · Wifey- “Wifey, which they describe as a cool toned nude, but per usual, it looks like a warm peachy nude on me”▶ 38:44
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Physicians Formula$9.49Mineral Wear Diamond Lip Oil Stainshade · Radiant Rose- “This has that wet feel that most lip stains have, but it's not as thin and watery as something like Benetint. It still feels lightweight, but it has more viscosity and cush than Benetint and is more like a gel cream”▶ 40:06
- “It has light to medium pigment and a really gorgeous glossy glazed finish”▶ 40:19
- “In a shocking surprise to no one, I love how this looks”▶ 40:24
- “This is just giving me life”▶ 40:35
- “If you are looking for something that is softer and more wearable that you can just pick up at the drugstore, I would definitely recommend checking this out”
- “It's my favorite kind of look”▶ 41:26
Neutrogena$17.99- “This has a vanilla smell and taste that is subtle but also like a tiny bit plasticky”▶ 41:52
- “This looks like a fluid gel, but once it settles on my lips, at least at first, it feels thick and tacky”▶ 42:05
- “Within the first 30 minutes or so of wearing it, it definitely does start to get sticky”▶ 42:18
- “I don't really feel like this fills in lines as much as some other lip products I've tried”▶ 42:56
- “I don't think that it plumps over time either”▶ 43:15
- “It's certainly not a bad product or anything. I just don't feel like this does anything for me really across the board”▶ 43:35
- “I'm not going to repurchase”
DAISE$6.99Peptide Lip Butter Balmshade · Cake Pop- “This is not cake. This is bubblegum. Oh my gosh. Why does that gross me out?”▶ 44:39
- “Upon initial application, I would describe this as a gel cream that feels very slippy and a little bit melty. And it has really amazing shine at first”▶ 44:56
- “Very quickly after applying this, that initial cush starts to kind of melt away and it feels more thin and oily. So, it doesn't end up nourishing my lips very much”▶ 45:06
- “The taste is so much for me that even if it was amazing, I wouldn't use it. But, it's not, so we're good”▶ 45:25
DAISE$6.99Peptide Lip Butter Balmshade · Very Vanilla
Vitamasques$2.99- “I can confirm that this no longer tastes like plastic”▶ 46:58
- “Oh my gosh, I feel like now that I've been able to do wear tests with this, I can appreciate it even more”▶ 47:09
- “It's thick. It's creamy. It's plush. It's very smooth with a little tack. It lasts well. It's very moisturizing for me”▶ 47:20
- “It's my new favorite drugstore lip mask”
- “These have really, really nice shine. They make your lips just look plump and juicy”
Vitamasques$4.99Lip Butter Balmsshade · Pink Vanilla- “Pink vanilla is a very sheer light neutral pink. The color doesn't really show up a ton on my lips, which is fine. It's just like the slightest hint of pink”▶ 48:22
- “This is another great option for just an untinted lip balm from the drugstore, especially if you want something that is lighter than the lip mask because these lip butter balms are definitely more lightweight”▶ 48:50
- “They're still really soft and smooth and comfortable and have just a great texture”
Vitamasques$4.99Lip Butter Balmsshade · Birthday Cake
Saltair$23- “This has a little bit of a jelly-like texture that is light and spreads and applies really nicely. Like I very much enjoy how it feels when I'm rubbing it on”▶ 49:57
- “The immediate dry down is definitely pretty sticky, and that's something that I just really do not like in body care products”▶ 50:13
- “The stickiness does fade eventually, but then I feel like my skin's just kind of dry and tight”▶ 50:19
- “This is definitely not moisturizing enough for me to use in place of a lotion”▶ 50:36
Saltair$20.99Multi-Lipid Replenishing Body Buttershade · Coral Coast
Athena Club$12.00Skin Perfecting Body Lotionshade · Golden Vanilla- “The texture is really nice. It's soft. It's creamy. It's thick for a lotion, but definitely much lighter than the EOS body lotions”▶ 52:07
- “Golden Vanilla has notes of vanilla cream, cashmere, and sandalwood. And I love it”▶ 52:22
- “Oh my gosh, this is so much nicer to me than Vanilla Cashmere from EOS. I will never buy that again after smelling this”▶ 52:28
- “This is perfect”
Athena Club$12.00Skin Perfecting Body Lotionshade · First Blush
Athena Club$12.00Skin Replenishing Body Washshade · Golden Vanilla
Athena Club$16.00Glow Restore Shower Oilshade · Salted Sunset- “It is extremely silky and slippy, but really not oily at all for a shower oil. Like, to me, it feels more like glycerin, but not slimy. It's so lightweight”▶ 54:58
- “Oh my gosh, the way that this applies and then lathers up and rinses away”▶ 55:13
- “This is one of those products where I'm like, how is this affordable?”▶ 55:15
- “It's elevated. It's next level. That is how I feel about this. I love it”▶ 55:24
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