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Drugstore makeup for a college budget

Fall is in full swing. Nudes, smokey eyes, pink lips and simple eyeliner are all a college girl needs. As a college student with a budget we can still look fierce. Below are a few products to get you through your semester. All products can be found in your local drugstores, such as Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Beauty Supplies.

1. Maybelline Real Impact Mascara: $4.49

If you’re on the go a lot this mascara has you covered. Say bye-bye to false eyelashes and hello to drama. This mascara extends regular eyelashes with colors of brown, dark brown and black.

2. Elf Flawless Eyeshadow: $3.00

Get a professional look with this four-step application process to get any nude or smokey eye look this fall.

3. Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner: $7.99

Want to achieve the perfect winged eyeliner? This will help complete the look. This basic gel eyeliner will take a look from boring to fierce.

4. Nyx Cosmetics Soft Matte Lip Cream: $5.99

No more bald lips this fall, only bold from here on out. From various colors to achieve your go-to look go have fun with this soft matte lip cream to leave your lips daring.

5. L.A. Girl Pro Concealer: $2.99

Blemishes can’t frighten anyone anymore. This concealer corrects, highlights and conceals dark circles. From the fairest skin to the darkest skin, concealing just got easier.

6. L’Oreal Infallible Pro Matte Foundation: $11.99

Don’t leave home without it. This matte foundation stays put all day long. From forgetting an umbrella and running through the rain, this foundation will stay on any face.

7. Nyx Cosmetics Matte Finish Setting Spray: $7.99

Whatever happens, don’t forget to set the face. Create the dewy, matte finish to top off any look. Make sure what shouldn’t move or transfer throughout the day doesn’t. Reassure your pockets it’s worth it with two pumps of spray to the face.