Being a beauty enthusiast, it can be difficult for me to ever stick to one product — I’m always wanting to try out all the new products that brands are continually coming out with! But even with that said, I realized that there are a handful of products I repurchase the second that they run out. I just can’t go without them and have not found anything to replace them! So let’s take a look at 5 of my most-repurchased beauty products that are all from the drugstore!
As mentioned in the title of this post, this is a collab with Elle from ElleSees! If you don’t know about her and her amazing beauty blog….I don’t know where you’ve been but you’ve been missing out! I am so excited to be doing this post with her. She was one of the first beauty blogs I discovered when I started blogging about beauty and I’ve been following her ever since!
So are you ready to dive into my top 5 drugstore beauty repurchases?
Okay, let’s talk about the biggest item in the pile first. 🙂 This Hydro Boost Water Gel from Neutrogena is fairly new to the market (earlier this year) but I’ve already gone through one tub of this and am working on a new one. 🙂 I’ve never been a gal to get really complex with her skincare routine — I just want something quick, simple, and that works to keep my skin happy and the zits at bay. 🙂 I find that applying this after using my acne medication is all my skin needs to get the moisture back into my skin. And I never notice my skin getting extra oily because of this product and it doesn’t aggravate my skin. So, yes, I am continuing on with my second tub!
I feel like this Maybelline Fit Me Concealer gets a lot of love in the beauty community…and for good reason! It’s such a fabulous concealer at an affordable price! As you can see, I have two colors — one to concealer blemishes and the other to brighten up the center of my face. And the moment they seem to be drying out….I rush out and purchase another tube. 🙂 For my concealers, I like it to be creamy and easy to blend — and this does both with very little effort. I’ve been a fan for years!
I am always on the hunt for a mascara that will give me exactly what I want with as little effort as possible. While I’ve found many good ones along the way, I routinely come back to the Maybelline the Rocket Volum’ Express mascara. If I’m in a hurry and need to build up my lashes quickly, this is what I reach for. Just a few passes through my lashes and I can run out the door. The only drawback is that it can be really wet when you first open it. But after a few weeks of use, it dries up a bit and that’s just the way I like it. 🙂 It’s just a really nice mascara that gives me volume and keeps my lashes curled and in place all day.
I can’t believe how obsessed I am about this product…but I totally admit I am! And it’s just a chap stick! I’ve never really been good at remembering to apply chap stick to keep my lips moisturized (though I really need to!) but ever since I started using this Softlips Cube 5-in-1 Lip Care, I find that I’m constantly reapplying throughout the day. It just smells and tastes SO good! I just can’t get over how yummy it is! This is the third cube I’ve gone through and I’ve already replaced this one by the time this post goes live. 🙂 And the awesome thing about it….is that it works really well! I apply this at night, and I can tell a difference in the morning. My lips feel so soft and not dry at all. The best $3 I ever spent! 🙂
I honestly didn’t realize how many Maybelline products I had in this post (I promise you, I’m not sponsored, lol!). It just happened! This one, I think, has been my favorite the longest — it’s the Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner and while I haven’t tried a ton of high-end gel eyeliners, this is by far my favorite from the drugstore. I’ve tried ones from Wet n Wild, L’Oreal, Rimmel…and I’m always coming back to this one. It’s a bit of a dryer, thicker consistency than some of the ones I’ve tried, and I find that that makes it easier for me to get a really precise, beautiful line. It dries matte, of course, and never budges throughout the day. I highly, highly recommend! And the brush that this comes with isn’t bad, either!
And there are 5 of my most repurchased drugstore beauty products! Don’t forget to go over and check out the 5 things ElleSees repurchases from the drugstore! And while you are over there, tell her I sent you and subscribe to her email subscription so you never miss anymore posts! 🙂
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Stef says
That mascara sounds great! I hate when I spend time curling my lashes and putting on mascara, only to have them “fall” a few hour later. If you say it doesn’t clump, well then it’s definitely something I need to try!
Stef
https://beautifulbeakers.wordpress.com/
Katie Garvin says
Stef, the first few weeks, when it’s really wet, it can clump if you’re not careful. But once it’s had a chance to dry up a little, it’s a dream to work with. My constant go-to!
ellesees.net says
thank you so much for collabing with me!! i love what you chose! i’m a huge fan of the rocket mascara too–glad to find another fan!! you are the best!! thank you again!
Katie Garvin says
It was so much fun — thank YOU, Elle! 🙂
Stacie says
I’m going to have to get that Soft Lips cube. I’m always hunting for something inexpensive that actually works. Thanks for the recommendation! Stacie xo
Katie Garvin says
I LOVE the SoftLips cube — I use it constantly 🙂
Allison @neversaydiebeauty says
I’ve used some similar products but not exactly the same as yours. I like gel moisturizers (I use Hada Labo Tokyo), and I just bought a Maybelline mascara – Colossal in the yellow tube – and I don’t like it that much – wish I’d have tried your recommendation instead!
Katie Garvin says
I haven’t tried the Colossal mascara, either, so can’t say. I really need to branch out and try some new (to me) mascaras from the drugstore, but I’m always drawn back to my tried-and-true favorite 🙂
Kristina says
Love this post! I find it hard to stick to one brand/item also, but there are a few that I love. I have actually been looking for a new concealer to try, and that Maybelline one sounds pretty great, thanks!
Katie Garvin says
The Maybelline concealer is the bomb! I really do need to try out some other ones from the drugstore and see how they compare…I’m really bad at sticking to what I love and know works 😛
Maria-Isabel says
What a great idea for a post! It’s so true I tend to want to try what’s new, but I do have a few tried & true products that I can’t live without! I think I’ll have to create a similar post to share mine! 😉
Katie Garvin says
I LOVE reading posts like these! It’s so easy to get caught up in what’s new that’s coming out, but there are so many staples at the drugstore that are worth discovering, too 🙂 Write a post, girl! I’d love to read your favorites!
Chelsea says
That Maybelline gel liner has been my go-to for years- it’s just SO good, especially for the price!
Katie Garvin says
I know, I LOVE it! I have 2 other ones from the drugstore, but prefer the Maybelline way more 🙂
Laura says
I haven’t tried any of these products! I really need to pick up some Maybelline mascaras x
Laura
Pink Frenzy
Katie Garvin says
If you try them out, let me know what you think! 🙂
Rachel says
Great post and I have heard of and used most of those products except soft lips, which I am liking the sound of x
Katie Garvin says
There is a limited edition SoftLips that’s come out for the holidays — Hello Kitty inspired — I want to try them!
Alice says
Some great picks in there!! The fit me concealer is my favorite as well, I think I went through 4 of those! Unfortunately my drugstrore stopped stocking it and I am desperately looking for a substitute.sigh..
xo
Alice
Katie Garvin says
Oh no, that’s horrible! Ulta sells them, if you are able to order from them, either online or in store 🙂
Mhisha Cuyson says
Nice list! The one from Neutrogena sounds nice
Katie Garvin says
I have been loving the moisturizer, especially as the weather cools 🙂
Tess says
I’m in need of a new mascara and am considering buying The Rocket again. I liked it, but not sure if I want to try something new instead!
Katie Garvin says
I hear you, I’m always curious to try something new….but end up going with what I know I like. The next time I buy mascara, though, I am determined to try something from Covergirl. I hear great things about their mascaras, but have never tried any of them!
Sammi the Beauty Buff says
So many good favorites here! I have the Softlips Cube in Vanilla and it smells SO GOOD! I got a sample of that Neutrogena moisturizer in a Target Beauty Box and I still haven’t tried it yet (oops). Sounds like I really have to get on that!
Katie Garvin says
All the SoftLips smell amazing, but Vanilla is a favorite 🙂 I want to try their limited edition Hello Kitty collection, though!
Honeygirlk says
I have heard great things about the Rocket Mascara and that Cube Soft Lips, but I haven’t tried either. I am going to check them out soon and see if they’ll be my favorites too.
Katie Garvin says
Both are amazing, and I love that the SoftLips really does make my lips softer and more moisturized! I feel like so many 1) don’t inspire me to apply frequently (which SoftLips DOES!) and 2) don’t really make a big difference on my lips.