Jane Loves: My Favourite Drugstore Beauty Products (United States)

I do love finding a great bargain at the drugstore. I will admit I'm a bit gun-shy when it comes to the facial creams in the US drugstores, primarily because it really broke my skin out or dried out my skin, but that doesn't mean I'm not a sucker for the eye shadows and lipsticks!

Here are some of my favourite products I've bought over and over again:

1) Clean and Clear Persa-Gel-10 (10% Benzoyl Peroxide)

This is my all-time favourite acne product. I've used loads of different products and this has, time and time again, really reduced my acne. When my acne was at its worst, I used Proactiv, which is essentially a toner that sloughs off the dead skin and 2 different types of benzoyl peroxide, which added up to 5%. What I realised was benzoyl peroxide really attacks the bacteria and the sebum within each of the pores but since the medicine can be so drying on your skin, you really need something to moisturise, which is why I use this mixed with an emulsion.

2) Wet N Wild Pixie Stick

I really like to use this as a natural highlighter. I use it on the bridge of my nose and my cupid's bow. Be sure to use your fingers to spread the product out. I also like to use it on my aegyo-sal. I find it gives me a natural highlight in areas that needs a little help. I suppose you can use it on your cheeks but I have yet to do so. Perhaps I should

3) Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl in Black

I have been tighlining my upper lips with like eye pencil since the beginning. Since the eye pencil is waterproof the smudging is at a minimum. It *does* smudge if you squeeze your eyes shut but maybe it might be just my eyes.  Be sure to get the waterproof liner as this really lasts until the end of the day with no racoon eyes.

4) Revlon Colourstay Lipstick

My mom loves this lipstick and I can't blame her. Where a lot of the newer matte lipsticks are incredibly drying, this formula is much less and the colour stays on for a long time.  I've used the Wet N Wild long lasting lipsticks and while they have a wonderful payoff, it's so drying. The same goes with the super popular Nyx Matte Lip Creams. It seems even if I use a lip balm the lipsticks ultimately cracks and my lips feel like it's been under the desert sun.

5) Nivea Milk & Honey Lip Balm//Carmex Cherry Lip Balm

Speaking of cracked lips, when my lips feel dry, these are the best balms to really moisturise my lips. I've used a lot of different lip balms and I feel these really do the job. I know there are some super posh lip balms out there and perhaps they are worth the money but, for me, I prefer spending my money on sthing else.

I hope these products are helpful; I know these are products I've used for years, even decades.

Until next time,

xo Jane