Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 28 seconds ago
Are drugstore makeup products really worth it, or are we just paying for the idea of affordability?
In this video, I’m testing new drugstore makeup and sharing my first impressions on the latest releases for 2025. From budget beauty products and affordable makeup finds to potential hidden gems, I’ll break down if these new higher drugstore prices are truly delivering quality.
While these drugstore find are all makeup under $20, I'm curious to see if this closing gap between top affordable brands is similar to makeup from Sephora and high end makeup. Is it possible to get luxury results on a drugstore budget?
L'oreal Infallible Brow Lamination go.magik.ly/ml/295j4
ELF Holy Strokes Micro-Fine Brow Pen Espresso go.magik.ly/ml/295j7
ELF Power Grip Matte Primer go.magik.ly/ml/295j2
Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation Swatches 220 amzn.to/42hXn3c
Catrice Blush Affair Cream & Powder Palette 40 Peach Passion amzn.to/4am60fq
L'Oreal Lumi Le Glass Highlighter Stick 610 Glassy Pearl go.magik.ly/ml/295j6
ELF Halo Glow Powder Filter Pressed Powder Light Warm go.magik.ly/ml/295j0
NYX Duck Plump Lip Liner Subtle Touch go.magik.ly/ml/295ja
Milani Keep It Full Glossy Plumping Balm Honey go.magik.ly/ml/295iz
MY CODES
LASH LINX: "KRISTINAARANILL" for 10% OFF lashlinx.com/?ref=phTvc-hhc4Dsp
BABE ORIGINAL: "KristinaA10" FOR 10% OFF babeoriginal.link/G3ol77pP
STRATIA: "K_ARANILLA" FOR 10% OFF stratiaskin.com/k_aranilla
CURRENTBODY: "KRISTINAS" FOR 15% OFF go.shopmy.us/p-3859796
YESSTYLE: "KARANILLA10" FOR 10% OFF shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=61830&u=3423967&m=10669&urllink=&afftrack=
The above description includes some affiliate links. They do not sway my opinions and reviews. You are not obligated to use them and come at no extra cost to you, but if you do, I SO appreciate your support in helping me make a small commission so I can continue to make these videos for you!
00:00 Introduction
01:09 L'oreal Infallible Brow Lamination
02:56 ELF Holy Strokes Micro-Fine Brow Pen
07:32 ELF Power Grip Matte Primer Description
08:03 Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation Swatches
10:37 ELF Power Grip Matte Primer Application
12:49 Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation Application
17:27 Catrice Blush Affair Cream & Powder Palette
20:28 L'Oreal Lumi Le Glass Highlighter Stick
22:10 ELF Halo Glow Powder Filter Pressed Powder
29:23 New Drugstore Lip Products
32:08 NYX Duck Plump Lip Liner
32:28 Milani Keep It Full Glossy Plumping Balm
33:21 First Impression Thoughts
Are drugstore makeup products really worth it, or are we just paying for the idea of affordability?
In this video, I’m testing new drugstore makeup and sharing my first impressions on the latest releases for 2025. From budget beauty products and affordable makeup finds to potential hidden gems, I’ll break down if these new higher drugstore prices are truly delivering quality.
While these drugstore find are all makeup under $20, I'm curious to see if this closing gap between top affordable brands is similar to makeup from Sephora and high end makeup. Is it possible to get luxury results on a drugstore budget?
L'oreal Infallible Brow Lamination go.magik.ly/ml/295j4
ELF Holy Strokes Micro-Fine Brow Pen Espresso go.magik.ly/ml/295j7
ELF Power Grip Matte Primer go.magik.ly/ml/295j2
Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation Swatches 220 amzn.to/42hXn3c
Catrice Blush Affair Cream & Powder Palette 40 Peach Passion amzn.to/4am60fq
L'Oreal Lumi Le Glass Highlighter Stick 610 Glassy Pearl go.magik.ly/ml/295j6
ELF Halo Glow Powder Filter Pressed Powder Light Warm go.magik.ly/ml/295j0
NYX Duck Plump Lip Liner Subtle Touch go.magik.ly/ml/295ja
Milani Keep It Full Glossy Plumping Balm Honey go.magik.ly/ml/295iz
MY CODES
LASH LINX: "KRISTINAARANILL" for 10% OFF lashlinx.com/?ref=phTvc-hhc4Dsp
BABE ORIGINAL: "KristinaA10" FOR 10% OFF babeoriginal.link/G3ol77pP
STRATIA: "K_ARANILLA" FOR 10% OFF stratiaskin.com/k_aranilla
CURRENTBODY: "KRISTINAS" FOR 15% OFF go.shopmy.us/p-3859796
YESSTYLE: "KARANILLA10" FOR 10% OFF shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=61830&u=3423967&m=10669&urllink=&afftrack=
The above description includes some affiliate links. They do not sway my opinions and reviews. You are not obligated to use them and come at no extra cost to you, but if you do, I SO appreciate your support in helping me make a small commission so I can continue to make these videos for you!
00:00 Introduction
01:09 L'oreal Infallible Brow Lamination
02:56 ELF Holy Strokes Micro-Fine Brow Pen
07:32 ELF Power Grip Matte Primer Description
08:03 Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation Swatches
10:37 ELF Power Grip Matte Primer Application
12:49 Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation Application
17:27 Catrice Blush Affair Cream & Powder Palette
20:28 L'Oreal Lumi Le Glass Highlighter Stick
22:10 ELF Halo Glow Powder Filter Pressed Powder
29:23 New Drugstore Lip Products
32:08 NYX Duck Plump Lip Liner
32:28 Milani Keep It Full Glossy Plumping Balm
33:21 First Impression Thoughts
