We’ve heard and seen people stereotyping drugstore makeup. The perception of it not being as good as the ones you find in Sephora, it’s of “cheap” quality or it only caters to certain people with specific skin tones or textures. However, these are mere allegations. Hence, Beauty Insider is here to bust your myths about some of the best drugstore makeup brands at Watsons; our friendly neighbourhood pharmacy.

Maybelline

Maybelline New York is one of the top global cosmetic brands. It has over 129 advanced formulas with on-trend expertise in creating cosmetics with a cool, urban and spirited lifestyle. Not only that, but it is also a drugstore makeup brand that worked really hard in showcasing diversity through its products. They developed lipsticks, foundations and concealers to suit all skin tones, from light to dark.

Some of Maybelline’s best-selling products are:

Silkygirl

Silkygirl is a brand that is formulated specifically for Asian skin. It provides a complete range of high-quality colour cosmetics which meets the needs of discerning consumers in both urban and suburban markets. Not only that but Silkygirl has the brand personality that is fun, young, colourful and one that exudes confidence. Also, regardless of one’s feature of skin tone, Silkygirl has just the right products that bring out the best in you.

Some of Silkygirl’s best-selling products are:

Bourjois

Bourjois was born on the great boulevards of Paris in the district of theatre. Since the year 1863, Bourjois is the brand that women in Paries go for when they aim to express freedom, expression and style. Not only that, Bourjois believes that beauty is not work or a chore, it is a game that is exciting and fun.

Some of Bourjois best-selling products are:

Revlon

Always being a trendsetter, Revlon is one drugstore makeup brand that provides women with accessible and original beauty products that never fails to empower and inspire. Revlon offers a vast range of makeup products for the lips, eyes, nails, face and hair colour. It gives its users endless possibilities of makeup styles and looks to create.

Some of Revlon’s best-selling products are:

Kate Tokyo

Kate Tokyo is the number 1 makeup brand in Japan. It started business in the year 1997. Kate Tokyo embodies the cool makeup style of Tokyo, as it is one of the global beauty capital. It is where innovative and glamorous styles of makeup are created day by day. Kate Tokyo’s style is all about being trendy, chic and enchanting.

Some of Kate Tokyo’s best-selling products are:

Rimmel

Rimmel allows you to express yourself along with your individuality. Their spectrum of products and shades helps you achieve the latest look and trends with elegance and style. Rimmel’s style embodies a young London girl who is authentic, bold, real, expressive and self-confident.

Some of Rimmel’s best-selling products are:

L’Oréal Paris Makeup

L’Oréal Paris is one of the global leaders in the cosmetic line. It is also dedicated in celebrating the diversity of beauty with a complete range of makeup. Whether you need an everyday makeup look or getting ready for a Friday night party,  L’Oréal Paris has just the products you need. With  L’Oréal Paris, there are endless possibles in creating new looks and styles.

Some of  L’Oréal Paris’s best-selling products are:

Wet N Wild

Wet N Wild was founded in 1979 in Brooklynn and ever since, it has been bringing a wide range of cosmetics for lips, eyes, nails & face. Not only that, but Wet N Wild has also been catering affordable and high-performance makeup products for beauty lovers of all ages, ethnicities and walks of life. Additionally, Wet N Wild’s makeup products are cruelty-free.

Some of Wet N WIld’s best-selling products are:

Clio

Clio Cosmetics is a Korean cosmetic brand that exists for women who understand the pleasure and value of beautifying themselves with makeup that has quality, aesthetic colour and stylish designs. With the professional creativity and touch to Clio, this allows anyone at all to wear a professional makeup line easily and simply.

Some of Clio’s best-selling products are:

Milani

Milani is a high-end drugstore makeup brand with an affordable price. It ultimately prides itself in providing unique colours and shades that suit all skin tones, from fair tones to the darkest of tones. Not only that, but their makeup formulation is also known for its rich, pigmented colour that is of top-notch quality.

Some of Milani’s best-selling products are: