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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
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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."

Expert: Kelli J. Bartlett

Want a seriously awesome dupe to the cult classic Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz? Kelli J. Bartlett -- vice president of makeup at Glamsquad and makeup artist to Brooke Shields, Ivanka Trump and Emma Roberts -- recommends picking up this drugstore makeup. "This is a cheaper alternative to the Anastasia Brow Wiz and it's ideal for creating that perfectly defined shape," Bartlett mentioned to Today.com. The fine tip of the brow pencil allows for precise, hair-like strokes, while the spoolie on the end helps to brush rebellious brows into submission.

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Expert: Rachel Toledo

To no surprise, this cult-classic product is a celebrity makeup artist favorite. "The salve is superhydrating and all-around a great product," celebrity makeup artist Rachel Toledo said to Brit + Co. "Not just for lips but for dry cuticles or your brows before tweezing," she added. In fact, Toledo also uses the salve to give a touch of shine to the eyelids of celebrity clients like Mariah Carey.

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Expert: Emily Kate Warren

For celebrity makeup artist Emily Kate Warren -- who works with stars like Katherine McPhee, Yoko Ono and Jennifer Jason Leigh -- these pigmented pencils beat out her favorite high-end liners. "They glide easily over the upper lash line and lower inner rim of the eye, and there's a smudger tip on the other tend to smooth out any bumps," said Warren to Oprah.com. Plus, the smudger is a great feature if you're looking to rock a smoky eye. The eyeliner collection includes six colorful shades, which range from a neutral black and brown to a mauve pink and pretty jade.

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BY JESSICA AMARIS | MAR 9, 2017 | SHARES
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