ELLE.com did a great little story on some of the best budget makeup products on the market. They asked three makeup artists to share their secrets, and they came up with almost 30 great options that are not only budget-friendly, but most of the items are available at your local drugstore!

You can go to the full story to see all of the products, but here are my favorites from the products chosen!

1. Nivea A Kiss of Shine Glossy Lip Care — I am a total sucker for most Nivea lip products. They are cheap, they don’t taste disgusting and they are super moisturizing!

2. Ardell Invisibands Demi Wispies Black Lashes — False lashes can be really hard to pull off in a more casual setting without looking too costume-y. Sometimes if I want just a little bit of an extra oomph during a night out with friends, I’ll apply a few of these to the outside corners of my eyes! They aren’t obvious like a full set of false lashes, and they are easier to apply too!

3. Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara — How could anyone possibly do a budget beauty story without including this mascara? Ever hear the expression, “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it”? This totally applies to this mascara! It’s been consistently good for years, and everyone from makeup artists to beginner makeup users have it!

Photos: Elle.com