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15 Drugstore Products Celebrity Makeup Artists Swear By

The best budget-friendly picks for your face, as told by the pros who know best
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Best Drugstore Bronzer
Makeup artist: Azra Red

Celebrity clientele: Nicole Miller, Vogue Italia

"I love Physicians Formula Gentle Wear 100% Natural Origin Bronzer, $13.95," says Azra Red. "It gives skin natural warmth and glow, not an orangey 'tan' with shimmer."

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Best Drugstore Blush
Makeup artist: Joey Maalouf

Celebrity clientele: Jessica Alba, Rachel Zoe

Maalouf loves Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Coffee Cake, $7.99. "It's a perfect neutral shade that gives the cheeks a sun-kissed boost," Maalouf says. "Plus, the texture is supersmooth and glides on perfectly, even if you just apply it with your fingers." (For more of Maalouf's tips and tricks, watch Total Beauty's Facebook Live makeup tutorial with Joey Maalouf here.)

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Best Drugstore Tinted Lip Balm
Makeup artist: Matin Maulawizada

Celebrity clientele: Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway

For a more natural-finish or matte lip, Matin Maulawizada relies on ChapStick Total Hydration Moisture + Tint in Coral Blush, $4.99. "It's perfect for what's on-trend right now," he says.

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Best Drugstore Concealer for Deep Complexions
Makeup artist: Amber Dreadon

Celebrity clientele: Rita Ora, Katy Perry

Amber Dreadon swears by the IMAN Second to None Cover Cream, $12. "The formula is really easy to blend out and never looks drying," Dreadon says. "These shades are essential to my kit as they're perfect to mix for darker skin tones, which can be hard to find with many drugstore brands."

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Best Drugstore Eyeliner Pencil
Makeup artist: Rebecca Restrepo

Celebrity clientele: Gwyneth Paltrow, Amy Adams

Rebecca Restrepo skips the usual black or brown pencil pick and goes straight for Rimmel London Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil , $3.99, in Pure White. "The peachy white color gives eyes a really beautiful pop and vibrancy, and the formula really stays on," she says.

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BY RACHEL KRAUSE | SEP 20, 2016 | SHARES
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