Drugstore Glam Look – NYC Palette Review

Are you a beginner at applying makeup?  Do you want to try different types of makeup and looks before spending the big bucks?  Do you enjoy makeup?  Do you consider yourself a “wannabe” makeup artist?  Do you want to try a trending color without spending an arm and a leg first? If you find yourself saying yes to any of these questions, you've come to the right place!

We love makeup like many woman, but purchasing high-end products isn't always feasible when you're on a budget!  Now I will admit, purchasing eye shadow at the drugstore can be tricky.  There are brands that are carried by drugstores that are really cheap and not made well, but the only way you will discover the good from the bad is through trial and error.   The positive things about trial and error at CVS is that products can range anywhere from $1.00 – 12.00, so you aren't breaking the bank during your makeup exploration experience.

NYC Cosmetics’s IndividualEyes 942 Smokey Blues Eye Shadow Palette 

I decided to try out NYC Cosmetics’s IndividualEyes 942 Smokey Blues.  Although the packaging recommends this palette for blue eyes I decided to purchase it anyway.  If you see colors that you think are beautiful, just try them. You never know how they will look on your skin.  These colors came out beautifully - the palette was well worth the $4.50.

Note:  I did use brushes to apply the eye shadow.  We don’t recommend using the applicators that come with your drugstore products; invest in some good brushes.  They will last you a very long time.

Finished product

I achieved my entire look with all drugstore products.  Not bad if I say so myself!

Face:

Primer:  NYX’s Studio Perfect Photo Loving Primer
Foundation:   Revlon’s Nearly Naked, 250 Caramel
Powder:  Revlon’s Nearly Naked Pressed Powder, Deep 050
Concealer:  Maybelline Fit Concealer, 35 Deep
Highlight:   Physicians Formula’s Shimmer Strips Vegas Strip /Light Bronzer
Blush:   Milani’s Baked Blush 02 Rose D'oro

Eyes:

Eyeshadow:  NYC’s IndividualEyes 942 Smokey Blues 
Mascara:   NYC’s Big Bold Ultra Volumizing Mascara Black
Brows:  NYC’s Browser Brush-On Brow Kit, 876A Brunette

Lips:

Liner:   Wet n’ Wild’s Brow Liner Pencil, 651 Black
Lipstick:  NYX’s Matte Lipstick, Sweet Pink  & Perfect Red

Watch our Youtube video tutorial to see exactly how I accomplished this look!

Be Bold!