Drugstore Buys...oops

I said I wasn't going to shop. But I did a little. But I got good deals so it's okay, right? And I've been trying to curtail spending so I've actually spent a lot less. I think.

Regardless, here are some great products I picked up over the last few weeks.



Most of this is actually from T.J. Maxx, where I never really thought to look seriously for beauty products, but what I've found is that they have really nice products for a lot cheaper.

I got a new eyelash curler, which literally made such a difference. I have longer lashes, and my old curler was really gross and used up and this one curled my lashes to perfection, and a thousand times better than the old one. It was also $3 at TJM. So.

I had been eying the NYX brand finishing spray, but when I saw this e.l.f. brand one (also at TJM) for $2, I couldn't say no. I really haven't noticed a difference between my makeup with the spray and without, so I'm kind of glad I didn't spend a ton on it.

I also snagged a kabuki brush by e.l.f.. I've been applying my tinted moisturizer with my hands, and while little brushes like this are usually super expensive, this one was only $5. It's super soft and applies my makeup perfectly.

Who knew TJM sells Essie nail polish in not gross colors? I've been wanting a deep maroon color for the fall and I found this one (called Downtown Brown, which, makes no sense because it's maroon?) for only $5! I almost started stocking up but resisted. But the color is fabulous (and not brown at all). Officially always checking TJM first before splurging at the drugstore.



Pretty right? And perfect for fall and the holidays. Side note: that lip gloss didn't make it into the main photo (because I forgot about it) but I got that at Duane Reade and I use it multiple times a day. It's only subtly pigmented, so it's a nice way for me to ease into trying out colored lips without feeling like I'm diving right in.

Finally, I purchased the Wet n' Wild lip color in Cherry on Top, and it. is. red. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but when I tried it on at home it was super red. I'm not ready for that quite yet, but if I apply it a little lighter with my finger, it's much less overbearing.

Hopefully I can hold off on spending until Black Friday. Only a little over a week!!