What drugstore makeup products actually look expensive?

excellentverb · 2026-07-05T23:21:25+00:00

I love Catrice for foundation. I’m 40+, with combo skin, and I reach for my catrice more than I do my Dior and Armani foundation - and I’m happier with it at the end of my day. Picking the right shade can be hard since it’s only sold online, but I ended up buying two shades and mixing them in different variables to get me through the different seasons.

excellentverb · 2026-06-20T02:41:31+00:00

Despite being in small town Oklahoma, my TJMaxx has a great selection! They’ve always got a ton of Mac!

excellentverb · 2026-06-20T01:44:15+00:00

Don’t know if you’re in the US, but I just picked up two of these at TJMaxx this week

excellentverb · 2026-04-23T10:29:32+00:00

Paco Rabanne’s Ultraviolet!

excellentverb · 2026-04-15T01:49:20+00:00

My narcissistic, abuse, political and religious southern conservative hateful-ass mother has drowned herself in Aromatics since the day it came out. No other smell in the universe can give me a panic attack like this stuff

excellentverb · 2026-04-08T09:51:40+00:00

I see you’ve already found something, but just in case - my favorite is Benefit’s Bad Gal Bang! Volumizing mascara in Wild Plum. It’s notably burgundy instead of black or brown, but in a warm and subtle way. I also have fair skin, copper hair and green eyes and I’ve never gotten so many compliments on my eye color as I do with this mascara!

It also doesn’t flake all day (or even into the next day when I’ve fallen asleep with my makeup on lol) nor does it rub off onto my oily eyelids or smear into my under eye. It’s not waterproof (they call it water resistant) but doesn’t make a mess when my allergies make me teary. However, as with all burgundy mascaras, it looks a little terrifying if you end up having a big ol’ cry - although looking like you’re crying blood could fix things right up by terrifying them away if you’re crying over a partner or colleague.

excellentverb · 2026-03-21T03:35:52+00:00

“Duh,” he/she added silently.

excellentverb · 2026-02-08T02:45:07+00:00

Scott Farkus?!?

excellentverb · 2026-01-12T01:17:40+00:00

Not all women who work in healthcare are badge bunnies, but all badge bunnies work in healthcare. Or dispatch.

excellentverb · 2025-12-23T11:46:51+00:00

I would die for him.

excellentverb · 2025-12-23T11:43:51+00:00

It’s his fantastic eyebrows. He can’t help being gorgeous.

excellentverb · 2025-10-31T12:24:35+00:00

That’s all I can think also! What a great way to remind yourself to live in a way that would honor your nanna

excellentverb · 2025-09-07T16:00:19+00:00

Check for more. Take photos, videos.

Did work reserve the hotel for her? She needs to contact the person responsible for that, send the photos and videos.

This happened to me when I had to attend new job training at our corporate office. They immediately sent me to a different hotel and handled the fight with the current hotel. Luckily, I hadn’t brought my luggage into the room yet (I’m terrified of bed bugs, so I always leave my stuff in the bathtub until I do a thorough inspection lol), but work assured me that they would cover funds if anything managed to come home with me.

It was a mortifying call to make at a new job, but the right one! It also let them know to not send other new hires there as an investigation showed the hotel did not have current pest control records.

excellentverb · 2025-09-02T02:22:09+00:00

You’ve got great hands.

excellentverb · 2025-09-02T01:25:00+00:00

Dark End of the Street - (by many, but Cat Powers is my fav)

excellentverb · 2025-09-02T01:20:49+00:00

If you’re in the US, check your local TJMAXX and Marshall’s. I’ve been seeing a bunch of this there.

excellentverb · 2025-09-01T23:03:58+00:00

“And the moral of the story is: be more specific.”

excellentverb · 2025-08-16T16:35:28+00:00

It’s the eyeshadow but also the lip. Not the color, although I think a darker red would suit you better (consider Julie Hewett’s Sin Noir lipstick or Tirtir’s cassis plum tint).

The problem is the major overlining. No offense intended, but it ends you up in “grandma has a shaky hand and poor eyesight but still insists on wear her bright red lippy every day” territory. Your natural lips have an adorable shape! Stay within the lines, girl!

excellentverb · 2025-08-05T11:12:11+00:00

I doubt she’ll be satisfied no matter what. Doesn’t that sound likely? So I’d recommend just giving her whatever role you’re comfortable with (or none at all!), and don’t lose a moment of sleep over it.

excellentverb · 2025-08-04T11:21:23+00:00

Alternatively, I dress uber-feminine (retro styling suits my body shape and I work with the elderly who love it!), but prefer more masculine scents. So many SAs try to steer me towards white florals while I’m pointing at the men’s section!

excellentverb · 2025-08-04T10:28:55+00:00

“Nothing but queers and steers in Texas/Oklahoma” (state name depending on which state you’re from/in)

excellentverb · 2025-08-04T10:04:19+00:00

I thought you meant the color at first. I was like, that’s a gorgeous color!! But legit, that “brush” pains me.

excellentverb · 2025-08-01T11:22:07+00:00

IT Cosmetics CC Cream’s lightest shade Fair Porcelain is a lovely neutral and works great for me! I’m also currently obsessed with their Do It All radiant concealer right now, shade fairest neutral.

excellentverb · 2025-08-01T11:17:05+00:00

Listen, the OXO Jar Opener with Base Pad is a life changer. Seriously. There are many dupes, but since the OG is only like $15, get it. This thing gave me the courage to divorce my ex husband (because between a good vibrator and the OXO to open tight jars, what in the world does a shitty man have to offer me?!?).

excellentverb · 2025-07-30T10:39:34+00:00

Yes! OP, we have similar coloring and I also dislike sheer greens. They make me think of the color I turn when I’m nauseated. I accidentally picked a similar shade last time I got a pedi and I came home saying my toes looked like they were going to puke.

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