I Love Drugstore Makeup Tag

Kiko Limited Editions for Summer 2014
I found this tag over on Pieces of Beauty and since I am a drugstore girl at heart, I had to spread the love. Here are 8 questions and my answers regarding drugstore beauty products.


1. What is your favorite drugstore makeup brand?
Hmm how to choose only one. I love Kiko Makeup Milano for the wonderful limited editions, they're stepping up their game. My other favorite brand is L'Oréal for its consistency in high quality and their amazing lipsticks.

2. What are your favorite face, cheek and lip products?
One of my favorite face products is definitely the Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream. Great coverage, feels very light and lasts a long time. For cheeks I love all of the Catrice and Sleek blushes but nothing ever stole my heart like the Kiko Daring Game Sculpting Bronzer.

3. Least favorite product?
Has to be the Limited Editions from Essence. They have so many good products in their permanent line, but each of their limited editions is worse than the one before.

4. What is the best makeup bargain?
The best beauty bargain is definitely the E.l.f. Eyelid Primer. The best eyeshadow primer I've tried, beating even the Lorac one, and for only 1€!

5. What is your favorite underdog product (something you love that is often overlooked)?
It must be the L'Oreal Nude Magique Eau de Teint foundation. It has practically the only thing that I wore during the day in summer. It has a liquid-to-powder finish and goes on and feels like water on the skin. I love it!!!
My no-makeup makeup face with the L'Oreal Nude Magique foundation

6. A drugstore product that is overpriced?
I think in general L'Oréal and Bourjois products are overpriced, but the best part of the drugstore is that there are always amazing deals. I usually buy my makeup 50% off. The joy :)

7. Show your best drugstore dupe(s)!!
The best ones are probably the new L'Oréal Collection Exclusive Pure Reds (see the full post on these here). They are amazing demi-matte lipsticks. Letitia's Red is a very close dupe to MAC's Diva and Blake's Red is similar to MAC's Ruby Woo but less dry and more comfortable on the lips.


 8. Drugstore product not worth the hype?
Hmm.. I thought on this for a couple of days and I really can't think about anything..That's great right?

So here are my answers!
Now I tag all of you reading this post and if you are a drugstore fan answer the questions and link your post down below in the comments or tweet me so I can read it!
xo
A

Comments

  1. EshaNovember 7, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    I love reading the answers to tag posts, thanks for tagging us all. :) I will try to come back & do it. :)

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  2. UnknownNovember 7, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    I love this post! I wish we had a Kiko store near us! xxx

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  3. FromRomeWithLoveNovember 7, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    Ho appena scoperto il tuo blog:)Ma che bello, complimenti ^_^ Non sapevo che i rossetti l'Oreal fossero così simili ai Mac, buona a sapersi :)

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    1. Alice's Beauty MadnessNovember 7, 2014 at 3:39 PM

      Ciao Jasminora benvenuta!!! :) io ho scoperto oggi il tuo hihi, sono contenta che sei passata e ti piace! :) alla fine io uso molto piu spesso il Letitia di L'Oreal rispetto a Diva di MAC perche' e' un po' piu cremoso e ha la stessa tenuta!! :)

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  4. TelinaNovember 7, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    Great post, I loved reading this :) I really like the look of those L'Oreal lipsticks - the shades look amazing and I love the packaging! x

    Telina | Love, Telina

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  5. TyanaNovember 7, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    I def want to try some of this stuff

    check me out

    xx
    Tyana
    theluxedition.blogspot.com
    bloglovin.com/theluxedition

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  6. loveforlacquer November 7, 2014 at 10:50 PM

    This is such a fun tag! I will definitely do this!

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  7. UnknownNovember 7, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    Love the lipsticks I really want to try them.

    Sophie
    xx
    www.pocockins.co.uk

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  8. Floral DanielleNovember 7, 2014 at 11:44 PM

    Ooh I'm definitely going to do this tag at some point! :)
    Those L'Oreal lipsticks look lovely!
    x

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  9. UnknownNovember 7, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    I really wanna try out those L'Oreal lipsticks!

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  10. shizasblogNovember 8, 2014 at 4:54 AM

    lovely products and nice review <3 foll0wing you dear follow me http://shizasblog.blogspot.com/

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  11. AnonymousNovember 8, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    Un tag carinissimo! Mi sa che rispondo anch'io ^_^
    Adoro i prodotti per la base di Bourjois e concordo sulle limitate di Essence, ho preso tante di quelle sòle in passato XD

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  12. beautyqueenukNovember 8, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    Great tag and the blames red lipstick looks amazing x

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  13. KristinaNovember 8, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    I love Kiko products :) Great tag, I will try and do it for sure :)


    http://creepersandcupcakes.blogspot.co.uk

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  14. LauraNovember 8, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    I still haven't tried Kiko products! I plan to order, but then I get distracted with something else :( Love these red lippies :) xo's

    Laura
    Pink Frenzy

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  15. NicolNovember 8, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    ooo this is a nice tag! ive been wanting to try kiko for ages

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  16. Barbie's Beauty BitsNovember 9, 2014 at 2:26 AM

    Great tag. I just did a post recently as well on some great makeup finds under $10. I LOVE ELF products, not so much their eye shadows, but their other stuff is amazing. Especially when they have 40% off, I'm in heaven!

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  17. UnknownNovember 9, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    We;ve got a Kiko store in a neighbouring city and I STILL haven't made it in - hopefully soon!

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  18. Jess | The Indigo HoursNovember 10, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    I love tag posts! You always make me want to try Kiko but there isn't a store near me :( the L'Oreal foundation looks and sounds awesome too :)

    Jess xo
    http://just-jesss.blogspot.co.uk

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