40 Drugstore Classics

Feels incredible (cushy, moisturizing, healing) and looks fantastic: the perfect don't-need-a-mirror tint.

 

If you've got mild dark circles, this tinted moisturizer-like formula is perfect. If it's a more major problem, it's the ideal moisturizer to smooth on before dabbing on thick, more pigmented concealer—you'll need much less!

The truest-black, the glidingest formula on the market. Makes the crispest cat-eye or the smudgiest smoky eye and lasts all day (or night).

Every beauty editor keeps a tube of this on hand—no other instant-fix (defrizzing, unpuffing, texturizing, etc.) product even comes close.

Causes much, much less damage to your hair than traditional color—leaving you with shine and bounce to spare. (Plus it only takes 10 minutes, is permanent and doesn't smell of ammonia, a serious upgrade in and of itself.)

Instant sexy. It looks great no matter what your skin tone, and it lasts and lasts.

Anyone who has ever looked for a no-artificial-chemicals, all-mineral, whole-body sunscreen that does not leave you covered in a whitish film has been, until now, a very frustrated person. This brilliant SPF30 sinks in instantly, miraculously. And no, it has no nanoparticles either (if you're the sort of person searching for the above ultimate formula, you do not want nanoparticles). And it smells nice!

Rich pigments and incredible hydration—this looks and feels like lipstick that costs 10 times as much.

Gigantic, wide-awake eyes with a single swipe. And not a flake ever.

Flat-out amazing. Gentle, organic, effective, and they smell like lavender.

It's same trusty formula that Mr. Murray began selling out of his barber shop in 1925—use it to create waves!

Our favorite ultra-moisturizing spray to spritz on right after a shower.

As far as we're concerned, there's no other hair tie we'll put in use; Goody Ouchless for life.

The mascara that needs no introduction—the pink and green tube is everyone's go-to.

Dandruff or not—Head and Shoulders smells amazing.

Degree Shower Clean has been our deodorant of choice for as long as we can remember.

If you or someone you know has the chicken pox, Aveeno bath treatment is the answer. Or it's soothing to sensitive skin after any long day.

Gillette razors are the best that any man—or woman—can get. It really is the closest shave by far.

It's far cheaper and just as effective as any fancy dry shampoo you'll find.

There isn't a girl in our office that doesn't use this gradual self-tanner—it doesn't show up like self-tanner at all—as the name suggests, the tint is entirely natural looking.

After hours of staring at a computer screen, this is the best remedy for dry eyes.

This anti-wrinkle cream that has both SPF and retinol in it. Everyone should be using both of these things everyday and this soft, creamy one is the answer.

You can actually see the blackheads being eliminated with each use.

Every stylist's hairspray of choice.

Oo la la! We're kind of obsessed with the clean scent of this conditioner.

Leave these in your top drawer for when you're feeling too lazy to wash your face at night.

Chapped lips don't stand a chance against Aquaphor.

It's a real throwback to the '80s, but this classic shampoo is every bit as good as we remember.

Who didn't have a Lip Smacker collection? This Dr. Pepper flavor is too good.

The biggest strides in the way of volumizing shampoo were made by Pantene, plus you get that lasting clean hair scent.

A drugstore splurge! It really does take care of stains and it doesn't taste as much like toothpaste, which is a good thing!

There's a bit of nostalgia surrounding this one, as many of us remember our mother's spraying this all over our hair before brushing out the tangles from the day. Tip: It works on adults too.

A very high-end makeup brush at a not-so-high-end price. You'll see the difference when applying blush or bronzer—everything looks more evenly toned with the right brush.

Any makeup artist will tell you—this one is in their top five. It's ideal for a more dramatic, evening lash.

It's lightweight, non-greasy and every bit as effective as the fancier brands. This little bottle lasts for a long time too.

A relaxing, beautifully lavender scented lotion to use a night. It helps calm fussy babies, but works equally as well for mothers (and those without children) too.

It's the richest moisturizer on the market and the smell will transport you to a Caribbean island on a beautiful day.

It's the non-scented, non-everything way to hydrate even the dryest, most sensitive skin.

Inside this little tube contains every possible eye wrinkle defense mechanism—even vitamin C.

Relive your youth every once in awhile by taking a bubble bath—plus, Mr. Bubble himself is quite possibly the cutest little guy to grace any drugstore aisle.