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The Absolute Best Drugstore Makeup As Chosen By A Panel Of Beauty Experts

These top makeup picks won't break the bank.
Scoring a great drugstore makeup buy feels oh-so good. We asked a panel of beauty experts, from makeup artists to beauty editors to tell us about the absolute best drugstore makeup that they can't get enough of.

Maybelline New York

FaceStudio Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter in Molten Gold, $13, maybelline.ca

“This powder highlighter works on an array of skin tones to give the perfect golden glow. It feels creamy to the touch and glides on with ease.” —Vanessa Baudner, makeup and hair artist

Maybelline New York Highlighter Facestudio Master Chrome Molten Gold

Physicians Formula

Butter Blush, $17, well.ca

 “This blush is comparable to any of its high-end counterparts. The texture is smooth, and the satin finish is super blendable.” —Samantha Jane, beauty YouTuber

Physicians Formula Butter Blush

Burt’s Bees

Nourishing Mascara, $13, well.ca

“This high-performing product creates a fanned-out, dramatic lash look without crumbling into flakes by lunchtime.” —Katherine Flemming, beauty writer and editor

Burt's Bees Nourishing Mascara

Joe Fresh

Blush Stick in Peach, $10, joefresh.com

"This light and shimmery golden-peach blush stick is idiot-proof. It also stays put.” —Gillian Grace, deputy editor, Chatelaine

Joe Fresh Blush Stick in Peach

Rimmel London

Brow This Way Gel, $9, walmart.ca

“This brow gel comes in three shades with a plush user- friendly brush. Swipe over brows, once or multiple times.” —Sara Rose, makeup artist and hairstylist

Rimmel London Brow This Way Brow Styling Gel

Nude by Nature

Radiant Loose Powder Foundation, $32, shoppersdrugmart.ca

“I traded my liquid foundation for this powder version and haven’t looked back. One sweep gives a sheer, natural-looking finish that covers up redness and spots.” —Erinn Stewart, style writer

Nude by Nature Radiant Loose Powder Foundation

Almay

Velvet Foil Cream Eyeshadow, $9, walmart.ca

“These shadows set to a very expensive-looking finish and don’t crease. They’re perfect for anyone who lacks application skills.” —Megan Kirkwood, beauty editor

Almay Velvet Foil Cream Shadow

Burt’s Bees

100% Natural Tinted Lip Balm, $7, shoppersdrugmart.ca

“I’ve never been someone who can commit to the upkeep of a bold lip. This tinted balm moisturizes and adds just a bit of colour but still looks natural.” —Sasha Emmons, director, lifestyle content, St. Joseph Communications

Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Zinnia

Maybelline New York

Fit Me! Concealer, $10, maybelline.ca

“Creamy, high-coverage and a ordable, this concealer performs just as well as its higher-end competition, for a third of the price.” —Meaghan Wray, digital editor, Hello! Canada

Maybelline New York Fit Me! Concealer

CoverGirl

Easy Breezy Micro-Fine + Define Eyebrow Pencil, $9, amazon.ca

“For full, natural-looking brows, you need thin, precise strokes. This is by far my fave pencil for getting that look.” —Bahar Niramwalla, beauty expert

CoverGirl Easy Breezy Brow Micro-Fine + Define Pencil

NYX Cosmetics

Micro Brow Pencil, $12, nyxcosmetics.ca

“This brow pencil does just as wonderful a job as a higher-end cult favourite, but for less than half the price and with more product in the pencil.” —Temi Shobowale, makeup artist

NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil

Annabelle

Perfect Matte Powder, $11, annabelle.com

“This powder’s perfect texture makes it a must- buy. It never looks cakey, even after multiple touch- ups. It’s also translucent, so it can control shine on a variety of skin tones.” —Leah Elliston, makeup artist and instructor

Powder

L’Oréal Paris

Colour Riche Lipstick in Devil’s Matte-Vocate Red, $11, londondrugs.com

“This lipstick looks and feels luxe, and the creamy matte blue-red hue wears well and lasts for hours.” —Tania Kwong, beauty writer, and director, of marketing and communications, Rethink Breast Cancer

L'Oréal Color Riche Matte Lipstick Devils Matte-Vocate

Annabelle

Bouncy Bouncy Single Eye Shadow, $9, annabelle.com

“These pretty, luminous shades can be used with a brush or your finger.” —Sheri Stroh, makeup and hair artist

Annabelle Bouncy Single Eyeshadow

KISS NY

Professional Luscious Gel Shine Lipstick in #17, $7, londondrugs.com

“All I need on hectic mornings are oversized sunglasses and this classic red with a hint of fuchsia. It lets me head out the door looking pulled together.” —Liza Herz, beauty writer

KISS NY Professional Luscious Gel Shine Lipstick - Trouble Maker

Maybelline New York

Ultimate Precision Line Stiletto Liquid Eyeliner, $10, maybelline.ca

“The felt-tipped applicator is easy to use, and the colour is rich. It also never flakes off.” —Stephanie Han Kim, art director, Today’s Parent and Chatelaine

Maybelline New York Line Stiletto Eyeliner

Revlon

Super Lustrous Matte Is Everything Lipstick, $10, shoppersdrugmart.ca

“This lipstick glides on with ease—even in the back of an Uber—and it has a soft matte finish that looks modern and flattering, not dry.” —Jill Dunn, beauty expert, The Marilyn Denis Show, and co-creator, Breaking Beauty podcast

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Dare to Be Nude

CoverGirl

Exhibitionist Waterproof Mascara, $14, shoppersdrugmart.ca

“CoverGirl spokesperson Veronica Chu let me in on a little secret: Waterproof mascara tends to give more of a lift and curl to straight lashes. This formula works like a charm.” —Lora Grady, senior editor, Walmart Live Better

CoverGirl Exhibitionist Waterproof Mascara

NYX Cosmetics

Soft Matte Lip Cream, $9, nyxcosmetics.ca

“I love that it glides on smoothly, is highly pigmented and is as soft and matte as its name claims, but it’s not drying at all.” —Christine Cho, makeup artist and on-air beauty expert

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream

Physicians Formula

Murumuru Butter Bronzer, $20, amazon.ca

“Adds a lit-from-within, healthy glow like no other bronzer I’ve tried. It’s also packed with hydrating essential fatty acids and provitamins.” —Naphtali Carleton, makeup artist

Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer

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