The drugstore makeup used by celebrities: L’Oréal, Revlon, Maybelline

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We love designer beauty as much as the next person, but your everyday drugstore product can be just as good, if not better. And there’s no better way to discover the best of affordable beauty than by looking at red carpet picks from A-listers and their makeup artists.

The 2024 Met Gala was the ideal case study. First, the makeup had to look perfect in real life. Second, and perhaps most importantly, he had to photograph well. Moreover, it had to last a long time. From L’Oréal to Revlon, the biggest stars certainly didn’t shy away from bargain beauty. Both Madelyn Cline and Ashley Graham wore full faces of Revlon, and Elle Fanning, Kendall Jenner and Camila Cabello all used the same L’Oréal highlighting skin tone to achieve dewy perfection.

Whether you’re looking for glamorous, full-coverage products or neutral base products to add to your daily routine, here are the tried-and-true drugstore beauty products with unbeatable prices.

L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion

To say that L’Oréal’s Lumi Glotion was the product of the 2024 Met Gala is truly an understatement. Elle Fanning, Kendall Jenner and Camila Cabello used this hydrating skin tint to add that enviable glow-from-within look. It works just as well on its own for a no-makeup makeup look.

Revlon powder blush

When it comes to powder blushes, Revlon is one of the best and most affordable celebrity favorites. Both Madelyn Cline and Ashley Graham wore the popular shade Naughty Nude (006) to the 2024 Met Gala for a neutral, bronzed finish.

Revlon super glossy lipstick

If you’re looking for the perfect lip to match your nude cheek, Revlon’s Super Lustrous Lipstick in Bare It All (755) is the way to go. It’s another favorite that MUA Jen Tioseco used in Madelyn Cline’s Met Gala makeup to achieve her “soft, fresh and whimsical” look. And if you’re looking for something other than nude – you’re in luck – this bestseller is available in a total of 72 shades.

L’Oréal Paris Infallible Fresh Wear Matte Bronzer

If you’re looking for a matte bronzer, look no further than L’Oréal. Camila Cabello wore it to the Met Gala along with the brand’s Infallible Matte Blush for a natural tan.

NYX Ultimate Utopia 40 Pan Palette

When it comes to event eyeshadow, the more the merrier, and there’s no better example of this than NYX’s creamy pressed pigments in matte and metallic finishes. At the 2024 Met Gala, makeup artist Erika La’ Pearl used green shades from this $35 palette to seamlessly match Cardi B’s emerald necklace, contact lenses and nails.

Maybelline Lash Sensational waterproof mascara

This is Sofia Richie Grainge’s favorite mascara (and the one she wore to her breathtaking wedding). It’s only $10 too. Richie’s makeup artist Pati Dubroff used the waterproof formula for her big day, but you can also score it in a washable version if you prefer.

Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer

Speaking of Sofia Richie Grainge, she calls this bronzer one of her “secret favorites” in a viral TikTok video. Use the included sponge applicator or do like Sofia and apply with a large soft brush to get her signature sun-kissed glow.