Makeup Artist Ann Orcutt's Favorite Drugstore Buys

The New York Times recently interviewed Ann Orcutt, makeup artist to celebrities, on her favorite drugstore makeup products.

While I wasn't surprised by some of her picks, there were others that I am intrigued by! For example, Orcutt likes both L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara and L'Oreal Le Grand Kohl Eyeliner Pencil, two products that I used for ages and have blogged about before. I'm not surprised she chose these staples because they are of great quality. Orcutt also recommends Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Double Face Perfector, stating “This is practically an exact copy of the Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Radiant Touch Highlighter, which costs about $40." As someone who is addicted to the Touche Eclat, I had to raise my eyebrows at her comparison....hmmm, I forsee a beauty battle post coming up to compare these two products!!

Here is the full list of Orcutt's cheap beauty buys:

1. Cover Girl AquaSmooth Compact Foundation ($9.79)

2. Cover Girl Cheekers Blush ($4.39)

3. L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara ($7.50)

4. L'Oreal Le Grand Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Black Sable ($8.49)

5. Revlon ColorStay 12 Hour Eye Shadow Quad ($6.99)

6. Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Gloss ($6.99)

7. L'Oreal Infallible Never Fail Lip Liner ($8.99)

8. Cover Girl TruBlend Microminerals Finishing Veil ($12.99)

9. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Double Face Perfector ($9.00)

10. Olay Foaming Face Wash ($4.49)