So…what is the Monday Poll?
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of five more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). I love reading your answers, and it helps me get my week off to a good start. ?
The Drugstore Beauty Edition!
- Body Wash — Anything by Aveeno.
- Bar Soap — I’m a Dove girl.
- Shampoo/Conditioner — Pantene Rosewater is the bomb dot com.
- Body Lotion — Gonna go with Aveeno again.
1. Let’s go back in the day… What drugstore makeup (or makeup products) did you love and wear all the time?
My favorite brands were Revlon and Wet ‘n’ Wild, and I got A LOT of lipstick, nail polish, lip liner and eyeliner from both brands when I was in high school.
I also went through many, MANY Corn Silk Pressed Powder compacts. Remember those? I used to think the tortoiseshell packaging was the height of sophistication! ?
Oh, and totally gross confession ahead, but I rarely washed the pressed powder puff applicator that came with them… That thing was janky!
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands?
I still love Revlon because of their variety and color range (their cream shadows, eyeliners and lipsticks are fantastic), and I also love Maybelline for their concealers and twist-up eye pencils; Covergirl for their tinted brow gel; Neutrogena for their foundations, tinted moisturizers and blush.
Not sure if Honest Beauty fully counts as a drugstore brand, since they’re at Target, but they make *the best* liquid lipsticks and liquid eyeliner.
3. Drugstore skin care products you’ve purchased over and over again?
I’m going to have to go with Neutrogena here. Their Ultra Gentle Face Wash and Sheer Sunscreens are always in rotation!
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore?
Hmm… I might be forgetting something, but I don’t think so. The only place that carries makeup that I’ve shopped in person since March is Target, sooooo…the last things I bought were a lip liner and lipstick from The Lip Bar.
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you?
I’ve tried so many drugstore benzoyl peroxide acne creams, and I’ve never been happy with any of ’em.
6. Have you ever bought perfume from the drugstore?
Hell, yes, girl! My first “grownup” scent was YSL Paris from Thrifty. I remember going there with my parents when I was in high school and buying it from the special locked cabinet in the beauty section. LOL! I also purchased (and received) quite a few bottles of Cover Girl Old Navy as well.
7. Best drugstore essentials in the following categories: body wash, bar soap, shampoo/conditioner and body lotion?
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy?
CoyCoy, of course!
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner?
Right now I would love some nail polishes!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.
1. What drugstore makeup (or makeup products) did you love and wear all the time back in the day?
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands?
3. Drugstore skin care items you’ve purchased over and over again?
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore?
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you?
6. Have you ever bought perfume from a drugstore?
7. Best drugstore essentials in the following categories: body wash (or soap), shampoo/conditioner and body lotion?
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy?
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner?
P.P.S. Happy Monday! Hope you’re having a nice day so far. ?
Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. It was hotter than Hades here but I’m not complaining! 🙂 I’m going to be terrible on this poll.
1. What drugstore makeup (or makeup products) did you love and wear all the time back in the day? Mary Kay was all the rage in our little town when I was young so that’s where pretty much all my makeup came from.
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands? Apparently I’m a total snob since I never buy drugstore makeup. HAHA! Actually I just prefer the ease of online shopping (and the free samples) from Sephora.
3. Drugstore skin care items you’ve purchased over and over again? CeraVe cleansers and lotion. I’ve had great luck with them.
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore? It would have been way too long ago for me to remember. 🙂
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you? I can’t think of anything.
6. Have you ever bought perfume from a drugstore? As a kid, we’d buy body sprays or Love’s Baby Soft. When we got to high school, a lot of my friends worked at the Duty Free and they were allowed to bring home extra full-size testers. Jackpot for any prestige fragrance we wanted!
7. Best drugstore essentials in the following categories: body wash (or soap), shampoo/conditioner and body lotion? Body Wash and Lotion: St. Ives. The rest of my family likes Pantene as well but I’m a Pureology girl.
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy? Flying solo on all the shopping trips these days!
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner? I might try a mascara. It’s been decades since I’ve bought a drugstore brand and I’m sure they’ve come a long way, baby! 🙂
Um, totally jealous of your high school prestige fragrance connection! I can’t help but wonder if you ever got hooked up with Liz Claiborne perfume (the one in the triangle bottle). Every girl I knew wore it!
Oh, my gosh, yes. And Colors by Benetton was a big hit too. As you can imagine, we didn’t appreciate the prestige and I remember throwing away half-used bottles when I got sick of something (the horror). 🙁 I should have been hoarding Poison because even the “original formula” these days isn’t the same as the 80s original formula. Which many people are thankful for, but I always loved it (that and LouLou – I still have both). We wore a lot of men’s fragrance too – I remember Gucci being a popular pick (pour Homme, maybe?). And everyone had Giorgio and Anais Anais. The boys all wore Drakaar and Polo. Ah, the 80s. 🙂 I just realized that I’m stuck in the 80s with my fragrance like I’m stuck in the 90s with my lip color. HAHA!
I saw a hilarious meme on Facebook asking where all the masks were during the Drakkar Noir outbreak of 1990-1993. HA HA HA HA!
Re: Poison. I think my mom might have an OG bottle from the ’80s!
OMG, love it. It was a total outbreak! HAHA! That’s awesome about your mom’s OG bottle. So jelly. 🙂
1. I didn’t start wearing make-up until I was 25 even though I was a teenager in the 90’s. I had no clue how lucky I was.
2. Revlon Lipsticks are amazing! ELF has also been providing fun & affordable eye shadows & blushes.
3. Neutrogena’s eye makeup remover, CerVa’s body Lotion, Eucerin
4. ELF’s $3 bite sized shadow, the pink, rosy option
5. Almay, the whole brand doesn’t work for me
6. No, but I’m not a perfume person. I have two I wear and don’t stray from them; Clinique’s Happy Heart and Maison Margiela Beach Walk.
7. Babo for body wash, none for shampoo/conditioner, and CeraVe for lotion
8. My podcasts on my iphone
9. Same, nail polish
You made me laugh with your answer to question 8. 🙂
1. What drugstore makeup (or makeup products) did you love and wear all the time back in the day? Wet’nWild, Covergirl, and Revlon
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands? ELF, NYX, Maybelline, Rimmel
3. Drugstore skin care items you’ve purchased over and over again? Maybelline clear mascara for my brows (The best, non-sticky clear mascara ever made!)
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore? NYX matte powder
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you? Foundations, conceakers- they’re not full coverage for me. I tried Revlon, but the color and texture was off.
6. Have you ever bought perfume from a drugstore? No- not that I know of.
7. Best drugstore essentials in the following categories: body wash (or soap), shampoo/conditioner and body lotion? CeraVe Face wash
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy? I go by myself because my friends would get impatient because I have to look at everything!
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner? Mascara because I don’t use it that often, so I don’t want to spend that much on it. Plus there are some good ones out there in the drugstore world.
Hi Danielle! Maybelline makes some lovely brow products. If you ever get the chance try their Tattoo Studio Brown Pen. It’s excellent.
Have a great rest of your week.
1. What drugstore makeup (or makeup products) did you love and wear all the time back in the day?
I loved Max Factor Calorie 2000 Mascara, Jane Eyezing in Hi Ho Silver and Revlon Coffee Bean Lipstick (I swear they changed its color in recent time)! Plus either Navy perfume or Elizabeth Red Door and Sunflower perfumes. Maybe even Vanilla Fields
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands? Revlon, Milani, L’Oréal, Essence, Flower Beauty and Colourpop
3. Drugstore skin care items you’ve purchased over and over again? CeraVe Foaming Cleanser for oily skin, Garnier Micellar Water, Almay Concealer with salicylic acid
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore? Maybelline Nudes on New York Palette and elf sheer lipstick in Orange Crush
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you? elf camo concealer. Too drying and full coverage. And the elf putty primer but most if not all face primers don’t work on my oily skin or I don’t like how they feel!
6. Have you ever bought perfume from a drugstore? Yes. I have purchased JLO Miami Glo and Britney Spears Fantasy. I think I purchased both from Walgreens
7. Best drugstore essentials in the following categories: body wash (or soap), shampoo/conditioner and body lotion? I like Nivea or Olay bodywash, Pantene Pro V Shampoo/Conditioner (Used to be Vidal Sassoon Moisture Lock until they discontinued) and Jergens Shea Butter lotion
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy? My daughter. She is a bad influence!!
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner? ALL!! I cannot choose!
BTW I’m weary of anyone who has never tried drugstore makeup or who thinks drugstore has come a long way. Um hello? Drugstore has ALWAYS had high quality makeup. Back in the day Loreal, Revlon and Max Factor had products that rivaled high end. Go figure many high end are owned by the same parent company and share same formulas! ?
I do often say drugstore has come a long way, but that’s in terms of color choices. Back in the ’90s there were hardly any foundation shades for girls of my skin tone. There was always, like, one “Honey Beige” if I was lucky, and it never looked good!
YES! 2000 Calorie Mascara was a staple!
Happy Monday my friend!
1. What drugstore makeup (or makeup products) did you love and wear all the time back in the day?
I mean at my age I don’t know how old do the products need to be, but one of my first drugstore loves were Maybelline Baby lips lipbalm: I had all the colors. Also there’s this Mexican brand (Bissu) whose 1 dollar blush were my jam years ago.
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands?
I’m going to say L’Orèal because their Fresh Wear foundation matched me perfectly and I consider the products are good. Also Max Factor because blushes are amazing and the mascara was considered a Chanel dupe; even though, they aren’t available anymore in Mexico.
3. Drugstore skin care items you’ve purchased over and over again?
I was a fan of Neutrogena Ultra gentle cream cleanser, but they stopped selling it in Mexico, now I use Cerave cream cleanser and I actually think it’s better. Also Nivea face sunscreens never disappoint for the price.
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore?
L’Orèal Infallible Fresh wear foundation.
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you?
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer sunscreen is always an oily mess on me.
6. Have you ever bought perfume from a drugstore?
Can we consider Heno de Pravia as a perfume?
7. Best drugstore essentials in the following categories: body wash (or soap), shampoo/conditioner and body lotion?
Body wash: The Botanist shower gels.
Shampoo: OGX ones (those are the cheapest sulfate free in Mexico).
Conditioner: Garnier Hair food (silicone free, but nourishing).
Body lotion: St. Ives
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy?
My sister, because we can think if we buy any deals.
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner?
Mascara, yesterday I was so close to buy L’Orèal Bambi eyes one because everybody is saying that it’s marvelous.
Have a good week!
1. What drugstore makeup (or makeup products) did you love and wear all the time back in the day?
Revlon and loreal lipsticks
L’Oréal mica lipstick
Revlon pink in the afternoon lipstick
Remember the cover girl clean powder compacts that smelled like noxzema?
I always liked loreal mascaras too.
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands?
NYX, maybelline and loreal for lipsticks
Milani and NYX for blush
Loreal voluminous mascara
3. Drugstore skin care items you’ve purchased over and over again?
Cerave and cetaphil for face wash and moisturizers
Heritage Rosewater spray
Thayers witch hazel toner with Rosewater
Alba unpetroleum jelly
Still us all these daily
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore?
Can’t remember
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you?
Foundation and powder
6. Have you ever bought perfume from a drugstore?
No
7. Best drugstore essentials in the following categories: body wash (or soap), shampoo/conditioner and body lotion?
Dove body wash for sensitive skin
Loreal Elvive Total repair line
Nivea skin firming hydration body lotion- Meghan Mariel swears by it! Love this stuff.
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy?
Just me
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner?
Mascara
Hi Jennifer,
Cetaphil face wash is a classic! I’ve gone through many bottles.
Hope you’re having a nice Monday so far.
How interesting that Max Factor isn’t available in your country anymore! Years ago (like 10, I think), they pulled out of the US and I was really bummed because they made a fantastic mascara called 2000 Calorie Mascara. They also had pancake makeup that was very good as well, and with a decent enough range of colors.
What did you do this weekend? I know the days are blending together, but I hope you were able to have some fun.
Talk about a trip down memory lane! Max Factor pancake was my first ever foundation. It came in a white plastic container with a screw on lid that had Max Factor in gold lettering on it. If memory serves, my shade was Rachelle. Applied with a damp sponge, it was an oily-skinned woman’s dream foundation. It looked like velvet.
A lot of the girls I knew in high school wore it. I went through a phase, too. It was good stuff! It photographed beautifully.
Hey, sorry for the late reply but I didn’t get a comment notification.
It’s awkward that they stopped selling Max Factor here; I know that Max Factor and Covergirl were P&G companies (now they’re part of Coty) and P&G decided to stop selling Max Factor in the US because they thought it was better to put all their efforts in Covergirl. I don’t know if it’s the same reason here in Mexico or simply sales weren’t that good.
My weekend was normal but well deserved; I’m working as my dad’s office assistant and while the work isn’t hard I’ve been really tired. Our weekend highlight was buying a new stove because ours wasn’t working ideally, specially the oven.
What about yours?
No worries, friend! Honestly I think we’ve all been more tired than usual… The pandemic is definitely wearing me down. I’m trying my best to keep my spirit up and cherish the good things. It’s getting a little harder as more time goes by though, you know? Constantly living with worry will do that to you, I guess.
My weekend was good. Super busy, but good. On Saturday I worked in the yard (still not finished with our project), and then I did a bunch of chores around the house that I’ve been putting off — laundry, cleaning the bathrooms and vacuuming. SO NOT EXCITING. But afterwards I felt really good! Then on Sunday we drove out to my parents’ house and had a socially distanced picnic with them in the backyard. I miss them a lot, so it was good to see them.
Are you liking the work with your dad? Are you learning anything?
Well … I don’t love it because there isn’t a lot to do (I’d have never thought I’d complain for that) and my dad hasn’t been able to teach me more stuff. However, I’m seizing the free time reading for a digital marketing course I’ve enrolled in Coursera, finding an official job or working in my thesis project for the master degree (I’m still unsure if I’m going to bite the bullet and go all the way studying a master, but you need to present an idea to apply).
I understand you, being unsure of the future is really tiring. I’m happy to hear you saw your family. Social distancing is really frustrating, but necessary.
Probably I’m going to bake this week one of your recipe to try the new oven.
I totally get it. I’d rather have more to do than less because the time goes by faster (especially at work). I think any time spent on furthering your education is always a good investment. If the subject “lights you up” then you’ll find a way!
If you do end up baking something let me know. I might do a little something today… Maybe cookies!
I think my main “problem” with the master is that is a research one (and in a subject not directly related to my bachelor: Aesthetics and Art) so the subject interests me a lot, but I still haven’t pictured myself as a researcher or professor, which are the most straight-forward options after that kind of masters.
I know that after corona we’ve seen life changes in a blink, so I should take the risk and see what happens.
Happy Monday, Karen! I hope you had a wonderful weekend.
1. What drugstore makeup (or makeup products) did you love and wear all the time back in the day?
I wore a lot of Covergirl Foundation even though it was like, the worst ever for my skin, personally. Wet’N’Wild was another favorite (cannot go wrong with their nail color!).
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands?
L’Oreal! It’s my go-to for mascara when I can’t get myself to an Ulta (like, now) or Flower is sold out online. It’s also been the only drug store brand to really consistently match my skin tone close enough.
3. Drugstore skin care items you’ve purchased over and over again?
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula lip balm, Tree Hut body scrubs (including this as drug store because I can find it at Target!), Bio Oil, Pond’s Moisturizer, LaRoche-Posay Gentle Cleanser
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore?
Does nail polish count? LOL I bought some essie Espressie in “in a flash sale.”
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you?
BB/CC Creams – the silicones are breakout city for me.
6. Have you ever bought perfume from a drugstore?
I have not….I had to think really hard about it!
7. Best drugstore essentials in the following categories: body wash (or soap), shampoo/conditioner and body lotion?
Body Wash: Dove (fave scent is Pistachio Cream w/Magnolia…so bougie)
Shampoo/Conditioner: ALL about Kristin Ess’ Curly Hair line at Target!
Body Lotion: Vaseline Essential Care Intensive Healing
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy?
Just meeee….SO is not a fan.
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner?
Nail polish all day, everyday!
Hi Christine,
My weekend was great! I did lots of chores around the house on Saturday, which of course isn’t all that fun, but when everything is done I feel so accomplished, you know? On Sunday I did a social distance visit with my parents.
How was your weekend?
A social distance visit with parents sounds lovely!
I caved and got my hair cut – it hasn’t been touched since December and was getting to waistline territory (and heavy enough to where a topknot was hurting my neck and scalp!). The salon was doing a really good job with protocols, and I’m fairly certain we’re going to be rolled back to at least phase 3 soon anyway.
Cleaning will be next week – the cats have been shedding and I’ve got tumbleweeds of fur!! Excited for the accomplished feeling. 😉
Oh, good for you! How short did you go? Next time I get a cut (whenever that is), I’m probably going to go shorter than I want, just in case I won’t be able to get another cut again for months.
So I guess Rosie isn’t the only one shedding like cray-cray this time of year. We have one of those vacuum cleaners that don’t have a bag, so you can see just exactly how many pounds of cat fur you’re picking up in each room. Let’s just say there was A LOT OF FUR.
Not super short (although the temptation is there…we kept in mind I’m getting married in 3 months) – about 2″ from the front with more layering than usual, and about 1-1.5″ in the back, and reshaped everything. It’s SO much lighter and my waves are back with a vengeance! I’m considering a lob again in the winter, though.
LOL to the vacuum – we have the upright clear-canister style and yupppp….it’s kind of scary!
I am feeling less than enthused on this Monday, but it is, afterall, a “New Moon on Monday” (am I dating myself? Anyone else a Durannie?) . Hope you are having a better day!
1. What drugstore makeup (or makeup products) did you love and wear all the time back in the day?
Olden Chinese Face Powder that came in that box and in only one shade (WHITE) because…brown goth girl GIRL in Mesa, AZ wanted to be so pale. *sigh* Finally loving the skin I’m in, albeit a bit too much maskne for my liking but whatevs….brown is all good. I think I also had a quad or a trio from Covergirl, the frosty and pastel shades of which served only to make me look MORE TAN. One more classic: Wet N Wild eyeliner pencil, which seemed, at the time, like 10 inches long and would last forever!
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands?
L.A. Girl, Wet n Wild, Maybelline.
3. Drugstore skin care items you’ve purchased over and over again?
Nivea lotion.
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore?
Maybelline New York Brow Ultra Slim Defining Eyebrow Pencil and Milani Eyeshadow Primer. Excited to try both, since they’re both new to me.
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you?
Eyeshadow, in any brand. Just inconsistent pigmentation and I am not a fan of the super cheap packaging.
6. Have you ever bought perfume from a drugstore?
Nope. Well, body spray count? Impulse.
7. Best drugstore essentials in the following categories:
body wash (or soap) — Dove.
shampoo/conditioner — Dove.
body lotion — Nivea.
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy?
Me, myself, and I. I don’t want anyone to have to stand there and wait for me while I hem and haw over my purchases, check which coupons I have on the CVS app, change my mind, go back, get something else, squirrel over to another makeup brand, decide I need more things than are on my list, etc.
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner?
Mascara. I have yet to try L’Oreal Lash Paradise! Still looking for my MAC Zoom Lash dupe.
You’re not the only Durannie. 🙂 I was deeply in love with John Taylor. Fave Duran Duran song? Easily The Reflex.
Woot! I was a Nick Rhodes gal so we would have been friends LOL
Durannie for life!
I may no longer own the posters, books, or buttons, but truer words couldn’t be said! 🙂
I’m under 30, so I don’t quite feel comfortable taking the Durannie title, even though I do like Duran Duran. I guess my age would make me more of a casual fan? Or at least my age makes me prefer to call myself a casual fan. How I dabble:
I just bought the Diamond in the Mind DVD from Amazon this month-the concert ran on PBS’ spring pledge drive, but I only saw the last half hour of its one and only airing because I was busy watching New Amsterdam, so I ended up buying it a few months later.
I have “Pressure Off” on my iPod.
I bought Marc Jacobs Rio lip gloss last month and was excited to have a Duran Duran-inspired makeup product!
I have the dubious distinction of owning their 2 worst-selling albums, bought from semiannual book sales at the library system I work for. I don’t think I’ve ever listened to Pop Trash (the biggest flop) all the way through, but Red Carpet Massacre (2nd worst seller) is actually a solid album!
omg I’m laughing in a good way. I haven’t heard of much of what you mentioned because I think my fandom had arrested development years before the wedding album. I daresay even just after “Seven and the Ragged Tiger.” 😀
1. What drugstore makeup (or makeup products) did you love and wear all the time back in the day?
Covergirl, always been Covergirl (that teal blue compact) and I still buy Covergirl to this day! There was also Max Factor and of course I do love Revlon.
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands?
Covergirl, pacifica, E.L.F., Pixi, Flower Beauty. I am trying to buy cruelty free, which is easier said than done, so I still have some revlon and maybeline (that and I love maybeline)
3. Drugstore skin care items you’ve purchased over and over again?
None of em work for me. If I do buy anything skin care related it would be lip balm and or body lotion
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore?
Covergirl clean mascara and ELF lip gloss
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you?
The skin care for acne is a no go 🙁
6. Have you ever bought perfume from a drugstore?
Nope
7. Best drugstore essentials in the following categories: body wash (or soap), shampoo/conditioner and body lotion?
Body wash (dove, olay, sauve) and body lotion Hempz (are they drug store?)
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy?
Me, myself and I lol
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner?
All of them, LOL! I am go to the makeup section at CVS like a moth to a flame! I will buy it all!
1. What drugstore makeup (or makeup products) did you love and wear all the time back in the day? Revlon had this pressed powder that I lived for. I caked that stuff on so thick. I was glamorous. Lol!
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands? Wet & Wild, Joah, Revlon.
3. Drugstore skin care items you’ve purchased over and over again? Sunscreens, Cetaphil or CereVe face wash, Wet & Wild Brandywine lip pencil.
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore? Wet & Wild Brandywine lip pencil I think.
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you? It’s really hard for me to find a foundation, to get a good color match, but I don’t really wear foundation, so that’s fine. I also like to browse for a long time, and drugstores aren’t always really good for that, with so many people walking around.
6. Have you ever bought perfume from a drugstore? Lady Stetson, in the 90’s, that was my jam! Debbie Gibson’s Electric Youth too!
7. Best drugstore essentials in the following categories: body wash (or soap), shampoo/conditioner and body lotion? Body Wash – Aveeno, Neutogena Rain Bath, or Dr Bronner’s. Bar Soap – Dove. Shampoo and Conditioner – OGX coconut or moraccan oil. Body Lotion – Aveeno.
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy? My two teenaged daughters.
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner? Mascara, huge variety, good prices, and since it needs replacing so quickly, it’s easy on the wallet.
1. What drugstore makeup (or makeup products) did you love and wear all the time back in the day? I used Corn Silk powder all the time, too! Wet n Wild, CoverGirl, and Maybelline were my three favorite brands for a long time; Revlon Street Wear (I wish this line were still around!); e.l.f. from the time they first started online
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands? (I’m counting budget brands as drug store) E.l.f., Milani, NYX, ColourPop, Makeup Revolution, BH Cosmetics, Juvia’s Place, and Profusion.
3. Drugstore skin care items you’ve purchased over and over again? Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen, body sunscreens, Pacifica Coconut Probiotic Water Rehab Cream, body lotions
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore? With lockdown, I haven’t been shopping for makeup in person since at least early March. I can’t remember what I bought at that time.
The last DS item I bought online was NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Matte Primer.
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you? Pixi’s makeup (I haven’t tried their skin care). Most foundations and concealers (lack of shade/untone matches for pale skin with neutral undertones and oxidation issues). I can wear ones from e.l.f., BH Cosmetics, Makeup Revolution, and Juvia’s Place, and that’s it.
6. Have you ever bought perfume from a drugstore? Yes. Back in the day, I bought Love’s Baby Soft, then on to Malibu Musk body spray, and then Vanilla Fields for a while. Lady Gaga and Katy Perry scents. Pacifica scents.
7. Best drugstore essentials in the following categories: body wash (or soap), shampoo/conditioner and body lotion?
Body wash — Dove or Aveeno
Soap — Liquid, Softsoap; bar, Dove
Shampoo/Conditoner — John Frieda Radiant Red Boosting Shampoo and Conditioner, since I dye my hair red. I used to love Aussie’s stuff.
Body Lotion — Aveeno, CeraVe, Pacifica
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy? I don’t have one
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner? Mascara
1. What drugstore makeup (or makeup products) did you love and wear all the time back in the day? Well my back in the day was quite a bit before yours, so… Bonnie Bell Lipsmackers and I had a Maybelline brow and eyeliner pencil I used all the time. Used to love Max Factor 2000 Calories mascara. I was gutted when they pulled out of the US market.
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands? L’Oreal, Essie
3. Drugstore skin care items you’ve purchased over and over again?
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore? L’Oreal True Match Mineral foundation.
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you? A lot of the lipsticks have fragrance in them and that bothers me.
6. Have you ever bought perfume from a drugstore? Don’t think so
7. Best drugstore essentials in the following categories: body wash (or soap), shampoo/conditioner and body lotion? I like the L’Oreal Evercreme Deep Nourish Shampoo and Conditioner
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy? No one. I prefer to be alone and get in and get out.
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner? Essie Gel Couture polish and top coat.
1. What drugstore makeup (or makeup products) did you love and wear all the time back in the day? In the fifties, I wore Max Factor and Revlon. Then along came the sixties with the Beatles and the Mod look as exemplified by Jean Shrimpton and suddenly Yardley of London was on every teenager’s radar. I loved the lip slickers, the cake eyeliner, and the fragrance Oh de London.
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands? I don’t wear drugstore makeup.
3. Drugstore skin care items you’ve purchased over and over again? Cetaphil cleanser for sensitive skin and Lubriderm lotion for extra dry skin.
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore? It was a Maybelline eyeshadow that was an iridescent turquoise with a warm green shift—classic 1970’s disco look.
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you? I’m just not interested in drugstore makeup. There are good products and bad products at all different price points, but in general, I find drugstore makeup just doesn’t live up to my standards.
6. Have you ever bought perfume from a drugstore? Oh, yes! Emeraude, Tabu, Oh de London, Heaven Scent. My love of scent was born in the drugstore! LOL
7. Best drugstore essentials in the following categories: body wash (or soap), shampoo/conditioner and body lotion? Body wash—Dove body washes. Shampoo—Selsun Blue Moisturizing for winter itchy scalp. Body lotion—Lubriderm for extra dry skin.
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy? When I go to a drugstore, I have specific things in mind so I prefer to be on my own. When it comes to places like Target, I’m a woman on a mission!
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner? Nail polish.
Oooo, this is a fun one! It is FINALLY raining here after many weeks of unbearably hot, humid weather. My plants were barely hanging on even with frequent watering so I’m thrilled the rain finally came to offer very much needed relief!
1. Definitely wet n wild, lip smackers, with a bit of Cover Girl thrown in. On the rare occasion I’d spring for Rimmel and felt SO FANCY when I did.
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands? Maybelline, NYX, ELF, Essie.
3. Drugstore skin care items you’ve purchased over and over again? Neutrogena! I’ve used their sunscreen non-stop for years. I’ve also repurchased ELF night cream and now that Differin is sold OTC I’ll be buying another when my current tube runs out!
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore? I bought some nail polish for my son who’s a polish lover. <3 He was really happy.
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you? Brow pencils! Of any brand, high end or drugstore.
6. Have you ever bought perfume from a drugstore? Back in the day, yes, but can't remember what it was! Probably like a generic vanilla scent if I had to guess. They all kind of smelt the same to me once I got older, though, as if they're all made from the same base.
7. body wash (or soap): Dove soap bars. shampoo/conditioner: Suave. (I know! But my hair stylist recommended them) Body lotion: don't use!
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy? Me myself and I. 😀
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner? Mascara. In fact, I plan on buying a tube next time I'm at Walmart!
1. What drugstore makeup (or makeup products) did you love and wear all the time back in the day? All of them-great for dance recitals. I used the CoverGirl powder foundation.
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands? L’Oreal and Revlon both do great lipsticks, L’Oreal Voluminous Deep Burgundy mascara is a great and affordable dupe for my beloved and discontinued YSL The Shock Rough Burgundy, Revlon makes great blush, and I love CoverGirl x Katy Perry Katy Kat lipsticks and Perry Blue mascara.
3. Drugstore skin care items you’ve purchased over and over again? Neutrogena: Fresh Foaming Cleanser, Acne Stress Control toner, Oil-free Moisture, and fragrance-free makeup remover wipes. L’Oreal: RevitaLift 10% pure glycolic acid serum and RevitaLift 1.5% pure hyaluronic acid serum.
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore? No actual makeup, mostly tools-ELF eyeshadow brushes are dependable, Maybelline Expert Eyes liquid makeup remover is great for brush cleaning, and the tool I’ve found works best for foundation application is CoverGirl Makeup Masters powder puffs.
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you? Most mascaras-they’re usually black and I hate wearing black mascara.
6. Have you ever bought perfume from a drugstore? YES! I’m kind of obsessed with celebrity fragrances and put them on all my Christmas lists-last year I got Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy and perfume/lotion sets of Ariana Grande Moonlight and Shawn Mendes Signature. I currently have my eye on Mugler Alien-I’ve loved the scent when I’ve sampled it, and my local Walgreens has the Precious Stones bottle!
7. Best drugstore essentials in the following categories: body wash (or soap), shampoo/conditioner and body lotion? Body wash: Neutrogena RainBath-I love the Fresh Plum scent. Shampoo/conditioner: Either Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp Care shampoo/conditioner 2-in-1 or Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition shampoo and conditioner. Body lotion: I usually use the lotions that come in the celebrity fragrance scents I own.
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy? My mom.
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner? I guess foundation, because I know I’m a match for L’Oreal True Match C3 Creamy Natural.
When I was at the shore as a teen there was a fabulous drug store that had
everything . I remember finding a mascara that was the best !
While i have every mascara known to man today I still like the pink and green tube maybeline !
That’s a classic, Michelle!
Sorry, I’m late in replying but only discovered your website today!
1. What drugstore makeup (or makeup products) did you love and wear all the time back in the day? Maybelline, remember the the red eyeliner pencils that girls used to burn with a lighter or match before putting on? I used to use Cornsilk pressed powder too, I never washed my powder puff.
2. Your current favorite drugstore makeup brands? L’Oreal, ELF, and Neutrogena
3. Drugstore skin care items you’ve purchased over and over again? I started going old school lately as I’m in my late 40s and I use Noxema face cream and Olay moisturizer, it’s working pretty well! I used to buy Avon skincare products, but Avon changed everything.
4. Last piece of makeup you bought from a drugstore? Neutrogena moisturizing lip crayon/balm, I love it!
5. Something from the drugstore beauty world that just doesn’t work for you? Most lipsticks as I’m allergic to lanolin.
6. Have you ever bought perfume from a drugstore? Only when I was younger, in my teens/20s, I bought Exclamation!
7. body wash (or soap): Body Wash, I use St. Ives right now, whatever is on sale and smells decent.
8. Who’s your drugstore shopping buddy? My daughter
9. Which beauty item would you rather buy today from a drugstore — nail polish, foundation, mascara or eyeliner? I don’t really wear nail polish or mascara, so it would have to be foundation or eyeliner.