The Best New Drugstore Beauty Products to Buy This Month

Here’s a face mask for people who don’t generally like face masks. No goopy or sticky residue is involved, because to use this mask, you simply swipe it onto your skin like you would a deodorant. (Yes, you read that right.) Apply it liberally onto your face, and let it sit for about five minutes before rinsing. The vitamin C will give dull skin a quick boost—and the citrus scent will do the same for your sleepy brain.

Yes To ($14)

What’s not to like about a good lip crayon? They’re easy to use and don’t require much thought or precision. This one has coconut oil, murumuru and shea butters that make the application even smoother and the wear even more comfortable than most others we’ve tried.

Honest Beauty ($13)

One of our favorite mascara tricks is to layer two different kinds of mascara to get more length and volume. Our only qualm? It requires two separate tubes. Which is why this double-ended wand is our new go-to. Use the fluffy brush to bulk up your lashes and the skinny side to define them. Bonus: There’s castor oil in the formula to condition your fringe. 

Pixi by Petra ($18)

NYX is known for their incredible pigment payoff and this metallic eye shadow is no exception. With a plush, jelly-like texture that’s addictive to touch and a foil finish that gleams in every light, it creates a statement eye with a quick swipe of your finger. There are six shades in total, but we’re partial to Beauty Buzz, which is the pretty champagne-rose color you see above.

NYX ($6)

Let’s start with the obvious: the pump packaging. There is no better way to dispense a product in our humble opinion. Next, there’s the heavenly coconut and mimosa flower scent that—if we close our eyes—transports us to a sandy white beach in, say, Sicily, without giving us a mid-day headache. And finally, the texture: It’s supremely lightweight and absorbs quickly to complete the trifecta of this perfect everyday lotion.

Love Beauty and Planet ($11)

Not familiar with crystals? Rose quartz is a good place to start. As the stone for self-love and care, it’s a good addition to any beauty routine. Infused into little individual masks and combined with ginseng and cucumber, it alleviates undereye bags and, dare we say, bad moods, too.

Pacifica ($8)

Having an oily scalp and dry ends is nothing to split hairs over. (Sorry.) This charcoal- and coconut-infused formula cuts through excess oil and product buildup on top while hydrating everything below. All that’s left is clean, soft strands.

SheaMoisture ($11)

Fact: We love a good face mist. We especially love one that sets our makeup and makes our skin glow simultaneously. Spritz this on liberally before applying your makeup to get a seamless application and finish with another blast to lock everything into place.

Catrice ($8)

What are the biggest annoyances when it comes to buying perfume? It’s too expensive, and it smells too strong—or conversely, it fades too quickly. This niche brand eliminates those barriers (as well as common toxins like parabens and sulphates) to craft beautifully blended fragrances that aren’t like any other you’ve smelled.

Wild Spirit ($25)

Permission to forgo the brushes altogether. For an instant flush of color, just tap your fingertips onto this creamy blush and blend it directly onto your cheeks (and lips, while you’re at it).

Peripera ($9)