Drug Head

I recently read an article about the best drug store cosmetics.  I have always been a drug store cosmetic kind of girl...not always by choice. As a new make-up wearing teenager I wanted to wear Clinique, the starter makeup. My mom was always a drug store makeup wearer herself and wasn't high on the idea of laying down more cash than necessary on my beauty booty. I am exactly the same way these days. 

Of the products reviewed in the article, I found that I actually use most of them already.  Dang, I'm good!  It got me to thinking about what products others use and if they think the price is worth it. As I am creeping closer to 40 I do think about skin care as well, but have always been happy with my drug store purchases in that area too. 

Here's a run down of what I currently am using:
Skin Care:

• Oil of Olay Foaming Face Wash
• Oil of Olay Regenerist Night Cream
• Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion with Alpha Hydroxy
• Garnier Skin Renew Eye Cream

Makeup:

• Cover Girl Bare Natural Powdered Mineral Foundation-Ivory
• Cover Girl Bare Natural Gentle Mineral Blush-Pinched Pink
• Maybelline Stylish Smokes Eye Shadow- I have several of these
• Cover Girl Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner-usually gray or black
• Maybelline Lash Blast Mascara-very black
• Lip gloss or lipstick-brands and colors vary, but most days I wear Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush gloss or a Maybelline ColorSensational or my new fave L'Oreal in Fairest Nude.

As you can see, I am not loyal to any one brand and I am always open to try something new.  I would say the one product that I am least willing to switch is the mascara.  I really like the volume the Lash Blast gives me and it doesn't bother my contacts. If I feel like a splurge, I will get an eye shadow or lipstick or gloss from MAC.  I really love their products and find their counter so fun to shop. 

What products do you use?  Are you a drug store girl like me or are you a makeup counter shopper? Are you loyal to just one particular brand or do you mix it up?