Best mascara and concealer for someone on a budget?

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I'm trying to ease into the complicated world of makeup slowly and I don't want to spend a lot of money on expensive brand names just yet.   What is the best drugstore concealer available for someone who needs to cover up undereye circles and the occasional pimple?  I bought a Maybelline coverup stick the other day but it is cakey and doesn't cover up the circles well enough.  If there aren't any really good drugstore ones, are there any department store brands that are worth investing in?

Also, I am going to a formal event in May and would like to have standout lashes.  Unfortunately, my eyelashes in their natural state are short, stubby, and somewhat sparse.  My eyes are also deeply set, making it difficult to apply mascara with a traditional big, fluffy brush.  What type of mascara (curling, lengthening, volumizing, multiplying, etc.) should I buy, and what are some good drugstore brands?  This is one item I probably cannot afford to buy from a department store.  Thanks!

pithygirl · Accepted Answer

I've tried most drug store brands and maybeline is the best.  I no longer use it.  I pay aroung $12-$15 ( I forget exactly) for Origins Quick Hide concealer.  Just apply some under eye then dab in.  Don't rub or it won't cover as well.  Use a powder on top to set.  I use Origins Silkscreen powder.  As for mascara, don't worry so much about brand.  Make sure to remove old mascara before applying (with water-based eye make-up remover).  Apply 2 or 3 coats with a little liner on top line.  For deep set eyes, extend slightly past outside eye corner.  Use light-colored, shimmer shadow for lids. Put some concealer first before applying shadow.  This will help eyes not to look so deeply set.

Anonymous · Answer

Physicians Formula Concealer is really good and inexpensive: 
http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/product/face/concealers.html

You can get this product at any CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart, Target, etc. 

If you have an occasional pimple - use the Green Concealer from Physicians Formula - the green neutralizes the red color of the pimple - hiding it well. 

Best of luck to you darling!

glishke · Answer

hi there! So i recognize this sounds somewhat tremendous less expensive, in spite of the undeniable fact that the organic sequence mascara is somewhat good! it truly is the lashbuild mascara and it truly is below £2, works amazingly. For the concelaer, I reccomend sequence 2000 lasting perfection concealer. once back, sounds less expensive, in spite of the undeniable fact that it truly is nice, which intense insurance and it truly is lengthy lasting. wish I helped :)

Ashleyyy m · Answer

Revlon and Maybelline are the best for make-up! For the event in May, go to Walmart and buy fake eyelashes! I do it all the time and they work great!!

Zara · Answer

On a budget...... maybelline do good mascara. If u want to treat urself yves saint laurent do good mascara. As for cover up... im not sure on a budget but laura mercier and mac are brilliant.

hbfarmer · Answer

maybelline mascara is absolutely the best. just the normal kind in black. and get an eyelash curler. they are cheap and amazing! just curl your eyelashes and then apply two coats to make them seem longer. and make sure you wiggle the wand left to right when you apply.

jackie · Answer

i don't use concealer.  but as far as mascara i like cover girl and max factor, both from walmart.   but my favorite is the new cover girl in the orange tube.
from the dept store, i love clinique long pretty lashes.

jaysonmuhfeet · Answer

Lancome

Anonymous · Answer

wal-mart has a lot of the good brands for cheep

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