The Drugstore Beauty Buys Celebrity Makeup Artists Can’t Live Without

They’ve got access to all the luxe beauty brands we could dream of, but when it comes to their kit, these top makeup artists always make sure to have these drugstore buys handy. 

So while you may already know about the  best drugstore foundations and the best drugstore concealers (thanks to our member reviews), the professionals have got you covered for affordable mascaras and brow products too. 

Follow these celebrity makeup artist recommendations for the best drugstore beauty buys, and clean up on your next trip to Priceline or Chemist Warehouse…

L’Oréal Paris Brow Artist Plumper

Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland’s makeup artist Sir John says “[the L’Oréal Paris Brow Artist Plumper] is my go-to drugstore product for every makeup look.” 

“A lot of people over-tweeze their brows or just simply don’t have full brows, so this product is key to helping give an instant fullness to brows. It also helps keep brows in place all day.”

$13.79 from Chemist Warehouse

Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara

Quinn Murphy makes sure his celebrity clients (read: Kate Hudson, Kristen Bell and Uma Thurman) always have the legendary Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara on hand. “I buy [tubes] for every client, so I end up buying it a lot — sometimes 10 in a week!” he told Allure. “It’s tried and true, and it works on everyone. It’s a classic and a must.”

$12.99 from Chemist Warehouse

Neutrogena Make-Up Remover Cleansing Towelettes

“These [Neutrogena Make-Up Remover Cleansing Towelettes] take all of your makeup completely off — even waterproof eye makeup — and it doesn’t irritate the skin,” says celeb makeup artist Sheika Dailey. 

“Plus, they work on all skin types and they’re very hydrating. I have and continue to use this product on all of my celebrity clients (Read: Kelly Rowland, Issa Rae and Anok Yai), and I highly recommend it to them as well.”

$4.39 from Chemist Warehouse

Ardell Wispies False Lashes

Vincent Oquendo is responsible for some of Yara Shahidi, Lily Gladstone and Ariana Debose’s best looks, so you know he’s well versed in perfectly fluttery false lashes. “Ardell has a great selection of inexpensive lashes, and they feel good on the eye. My favourite styles are Demi Wispies and the Baby Wispies” he shared.

$11 from Woolworths

L’Oréal Paris True Match Blush

Kristopher Buckle, makeup maestro, has relieved us of the hard work and separated the must-haves from the mediocre when it comes to a drugstore blush. “Many drugstore blushes have too much of a glittery finish, and you end up looking very made-up,” he said. “With the [L’Oréal Paris True Match Blush], the colours and textures are natural. They create the illusion of pretty, flushed skin.”

$15.99 from Chemist Warehouse

Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm

For a nourishing pop of colour, Molly Stern recommends Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm to her clients like Maya Rudolph, Eve Hewson and Greta Gerwig. “I love the rose-tinted one,” she said. “It feels good and offers the perfect hint of colour.”

$7.79 from Priceline

L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Mascara

Mario Dedivanovic, a celebrity makeup artist turned celeb in his own right, revealed the drugstore mascara he uses on his clients like Kim Kardashian and Salma Hayek: the L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Mascara. 

$13.79 from Chemist Warehouse

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Do you have a favourite drugstore beauty item?