r/drugstoreMUA

For all the neutral to warm toned ghosts out there, I highly recommend 👻🖤

NYX Make Em Wonder in 01 Pale

(Better lighting version)

I recently opened a brand new Too Faced Chocolate Gold palette that I had bought in 2018 as a back up since I loved the colours of the original. However, I could see some discolouration on some of the colours. Not sure if the photo has captured it properly but there’s something on the surface it seems.

Similar thing happened with my Naked Heat palette on a couple of shades.

Since I love both palettes, I’d ideally want to be able to still use these 😩

Any ideas on what it might be and if there’s a way to safely remove this top layer?

Thanks in advance! X

hi! i was looking for a dupe for mac’s gingerly and i saw many ppl on tt recommend the wet n wild color icon blush in the shade “mellow wine”. i was shocked to see that the vast majority looked like the one on the left, while only one looked like the one on the right.

i don’t even know what its supposed to look like at this point? has anyone tried these and also noticed shade inconsistencies? the one on the left looked a bit more muted and cool toned in person, while the one on the right looked a little peachier. (it was not as orange as in this photo)

Is this the normal consistency of this lippie? I bought this yesterday at Walmart

Hello! Just seeing if there is a drugstore alternative (or affordable high end [up to $20], the lines are blurring these days) for this liquid blush shade.

Hello Everyone! I wanted to ask because I just opened the lid of a Catrice Undereye Brightener and it has something similar to sweat.
Is it mold? Should I return it?

I really like the texture and wear of the glossy lip stain but the color I bought (berry queen) turned a lot darker than I expected—can anyone recommend a shade that is a brighter pink or red?

i have almond shaped eyes, but they're pretty wide so it's very difficult to curl all of my lashes. it's particularly harder to reach the lashes on my outer corners-they're fairly long but thin and point straight down, to the point where they intersect with my bottom lashes. i've tried several techniques like lifting my outer eyelid when curling, heating the curler etc.

any tips or recommendations for wider lash curlers would be very appreciated <3

lash curlers i've tried: wet n' wild loreal elf equate

Hi! I’m kinda new to makeup and I think I’m doing something wrong because my foundation keeps looking patchy and sometimes builds up weirdly on my skin 😭

I have oily skin. My routine is:

• lightweight water-based gel moisturiser
• wait a few mins
• apply L’Oréal True Match foundation using a steel spatula
• finish with Faces Canada setting spray

Sometimes it looks smooth at first but then gets patchy or cakey/builds up in certain areas. Am I layering products wrong or using the wrong techniques/products together? Any tips would help, also lmk what im doing wrong. (Pics from the internet).

Hi!
TLDR: How to get this foundation to stop separating? Any products or techniques you’ve used are helpful. Just trying new things and want insight to improve my own skills.

Edit: I exfoliate regularly both mechanically and chemically. AHA/BHA toner, salicylic acid, microneedling treatments, and demanding (not at the same time ofc, in rotation with enough time for recovery). I don’t *think* skincare is the issue unless it’s reacting to the hyaluronic acid + moisturizer + toner I apply in the morning.

Been doing makeup for about 5-6 years but only just starting to research more to figure out my staple products and routine. Want to understand which products win for me and why with my skin so I can get better at this and feel more confident in my makeup! Weddings coming up all summer haha. I have dry skin normally, and am rigorous with my skincare routine. I started using the Shelby Ann tutorials from tiktok. Today, I noticed a separation issue and wanted to see if you guys had any insight.

Medicube collagen mask overnight last night
Hyaluronic acid + Trader Joe’s moisturizer this morning before coffee
Elf Power Grip Primer
Elf Soft Glam Satin Finish Foundation
L’Oreal Infallible Full Wear Concealer
L’Oreal Infallible Blurfection Loose Setting Powder (under eyes and bridge of nose only)

I didn’t use the primer yesterday and did not notice this intense separation. My educated guess is that’s what’s causing the issue (obv). But wanted to see if anyone else has used a similar lineup, had similar issues, and what product/techniques helped? Would you recommend swapping/stopping primer or foundation? What products win most for you? Any insight helpful as long as you don’t tear me to shreds :) thanks everyone <3 (

or if you just have any hacks, holy grails, and tips, need those too)

If my eye waters or anything….when I remove the tear the whole thing comes off. I’m left with a patch without anything? Which do u think it is? Corrector, concealer, powder or two together?

**TLDR: does anyone know if Colourpop has stopped offering their pressed powder eyeshadow single line?**

**I don't mean the supershock shadows** - I mean the small, magnetic metal pans, as pictured. You could get an empty palette and stick them in to make your own.

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I always meant to do a big order of them someday when I had some extra cash. They are my favorite formula I have ever tried, with a shade range I love. I prefer to build my own customized palettes, and I don't know of another brand offering a comparable product with anywhere near the same quality and fun shade range.

Now I can't find them anywhere on their site, nor any news about line changes. I've googled around, no dice. I'm going to be so sad if they're gone forever.

Anyone have info? Or just better idea for finding out than Google?

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**Secondary ask:** Are there any comparable products? Here is what I specifically liked about Colourpop's singles:

- Fun and colorful shade options

- Interesting finish options like shimmer, glitter, contrasting main shade to glitter color, shifty effects, duochrome effects, etc...

- A decent formula comparable to Colourpop's in terms of pigmentation, blendability, and staying power; doesn't have to be premium, just comparable to Colourpop's level of quality

- Pressed powder format in a small magnetic pan suitable for adding to a customer magnetic palette

I know it's a big list, I'm just trying to be specific about what Colourpop hit for me. I'd still appreciate any recommendation you have, even if it doesn't hit every single bullet point.

I've tried Miss A and a few others. Unfortunately, seems you can have either a couple fun colors in the line, or a reasonably decent formula - never both 🥲 And nothing I've found even approaches matching Colourpop's range of shades and finishes.

Thank you for reading my post ❤️