Found: Drugstore Makeup That's Just as Good as Department Store Products

Love a good bargain? Who doesn't?! But when it comes to makeup, I normally don't like to cheap out. These products are going on my face, after all, which I kinda like and want to keep looking good. So I'm not about to slap any old dollar store foundation or blush on -- I need a little reassurance that the discount makeup I try is still high quality. Especially when I already know there are these majorly bad drugstore products out there (shudder). 

That's why I challenged a few makeup experts to show me cheapie products that are just as good as my usual splurge makeup. Turns out, there's a slew of drugstore finds that are near-identical matches for makeup counter bestsellers -- which means you can save some major cash without any risks to your complexion.

I can't say I won't ever again succumb to luxury products that are worth every penny, but at least I'll have some cash saved up because I'll be buying off the list below. 

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Foundation

The splurge: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, $59 
The bargain: CoverGirl NatureLuxe Silk Foundation, $10 
Money saved: $49 
Why you'll love it: "As much as I love the amazing Armani foundation, CoverGirl's NatureLuxe Silk Foundation is just as good," says Miami-based makeup artist Marissa Nemes. "It has similar benefits while adding sun protection, and its oil free/paraben free formula is lightweight, smoothes out imperfections, and leaves the skin looking flawless and polished."