Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser*
Derms as well as professional makeup artists and hairstylists swear by drugstore brands, like Cetaphil, which costs about $8 and works well for all skin types.
St. Ives Apricot Scrub*
Personally, I do not recommend St. Ives Apricot Scrub for the face, since the exfoliants are a bit harsh for delicate facial skin. That said, people are obsessed with this stuff. At $4 a tube, you can afford to use it as a body scrub.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen
Basically, wearing Neutrogena Ultra Sheer sunscreen SPF+ 100 every day is the best thing you can do for your skin. It’s anti-aging, waterproof, sweat-proof, got more SPF than is probably necessary, and, unlike a lot of sunscreens, uses technology to ensure it feels lightweight and won’t make you all shiny. At about $12, it’s a little expensive as drugstore prices go but infinitely more inexpensive than most fancy wrinkle creams.
Maybelline Mineral Powder Foundation
A little birdie once told me that Maybelline Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Liquid Foundation was actually formulated to be sold as a product for a much more expensive (and very well-regarded in the foundation department) brand. Is it true? I don’t know. But the awesome texture and amount of shades it comes in makes it a huge standout among both drugstore and department store products.
Cover Girl Powder
Come to think of it, I’ve been using Cover Girl Clean Pressed Powder since high school and let’s just say that was a while ago. Though I’ve flirted with dozens and dozens of pressed powders (and boys) since then, I’ll always stay true to this formula because it looks natural and is non-comedogenic so it won’t break you out. And at around $6, the price is still right.
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara*
We definitely like the new Great Lash Big formula, but Maybelline Great Lash, $5, is still our preferred mascara. It works every time, which must be why professional makeup artists are always raving about how awesome it is.
Revlon Lipstick
It’s another oldie (and goodie). Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick stands the test of time for superior pigment, creamy texture and long-lasting wearability. My favorite color is Blackberry and it costs $8.
Neutrogena Rainbath
You can take all your expensive, trendy body washes and throw ‘em in one big old bathtub and they still wouldn’t be as divine as Neutrogena Rainbath. It’s both luxurious and restrained elegance at the same time, all wrapped in a pretty $8 package.
Pantene 2-in-1 Shampoo/Conditioner
Pantene 2-in-1 shampoos and conditioners are all kinds of manna sent from heaven and here’s why: Mage hairstylists (like Gwen Stefani’s main man Danilo) swear by these products because they smell amazing and make your hair shiny and pretty. People like myself love them because they cost $5 and, if you’re as incredibly lazy about washing your hair as me, make the job just a wee bit easier.
John Frieda Frizz Ease*
There are plenty of silicone-laced copycats but John Frieda’s Original Formula Frizz Ease is still a wonder product for the masses. We’re not sure you can put a price on smooth, glossy hair. But in this case, it’s $9, thankyouverymuch.
* indicates that it's a product I have tried personally, and like.
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