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Celebrity Makeup Artists Share The Best Drugstore Makeup Under $20

Get red-carpet ready makeup on any budget with these drugstore picks from the pros
Expert: Sarah Tanno

A quality foundation can make a huge difference in your overall look. It's the canvas for the rest of your makeup, and can brighten up a dull and uneven complexion immediately. So what drugstore makeup does Sarah Tanno use on her clients like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Fergie? This $8 steal by Maybelline. If you have particularly oily skin, Tanno recommends reaching for this drugstore foundation. "It's super lightweight and has a great color selection," said Tanno to New Beauty. "I also love it for a matte finish."

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Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs, $12.99
Expert: Fiona Stiles

When a celebrity has a red carpet appearance where they'll be showing a little leg, they're usually lathered up with a little body makeup or self-tanner. Celebrity makeup artist (and founder of Fiona Stiles Beauty) Fiona Stiles uses this water-resistant leg makeup to add a nice bronze color to the legs, without staining the gorgeous designer gowns clients like Kate Hudson and Heidi Klum are wearing. "This stuff seriously stays put," Stiles said in a Refinery 29 interview. "Use a little to give a bit of color to the body, or you can use a lot to really cover problem areas, like bruises or varicose veins."

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Expert: Adam J. Breuchaud

When it comes to refreshing makeup throughout the day, celebrity makeup artist Adam J. Breuchaud swears by the Yes to Grapefruit Pore Perfection Toning Mist, according to Self. "It's great for breathing new life to your makeup, and whether you wear it on bare skin or spritz it over makeup, you'll love the good-for-you benefits of grapefruit and vitamin C," said Breuchaud. Now we know why celebrities like Kate Beckinsale, Anne Hathaway and Hilary Duff trust him for their always-fresh, glowing skin.

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Milani Bronzer XL, $10
Expert: Tracy Murphy

Tracy Murphy -- makeup artist to Kate Upton, Katherine McPhee and Rashida Jones -- told Teen Vogue one of her go-to bronzers is this 2-in-1 drugstore makeup. "I like using a matte bronzer to mimic a tan," said Murphy. "This is great because one side is matte and the other has a highlighter, too." So no need to rustle around for your highlighter buried at the bottom of your makeup bag. This bronzer-illuminator duo will do the trick.

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Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm, $4.49
Expert: Katie Jane Hughes

Matte lipsticks can be rough for already-chapped lips. While they provide a gorgeous finish, typically the formula is drying. Celebrity makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes -- who has worked with celebrities like Kerry Washington, Anna Kendrick and Naomi Campbell -- recommends this matte lip balm for dry lips, according to Health. "It comes in 10 killer shades, so you can definitely find one (or a few) that work for you," said Hughes. "The color payoff is insane for a balm, and it's super easy to use on the go."

BY JESSICA AMARIS | MAR 9, 2017 | SHARES
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