Why I Still Love Drugstore Finds

Entrance to a CVS Pharmacy in Manhattan...
Entrance to a CVS Pharmacy in Manhattan... / Erik McGregor/GettyImages

Why I Still Love Drugstore Finds

Small Price, Big Payoff

There’s something grounding about walking into a drugstore and grabbing a tried-and-true beauty favorite. It doesn’t require a trip to a specialty store, an online order, or a dent in your budget. It’s accessible, familiar, and often surprisingly good.

I’ve tried the high-end stuff. Some of it is worth the hype. But time and again, I come back to the products I first fell in love with in those fluorescent aisles.

The Unexpected Gems

Drugstore shelves are where I discovered my favorite brow pencil, a mascara that beats out designer versions, and a lip color that always gets compliments. These products don’t need to come in luxury packaging to deliver results—they just work.

And there's a comfort in the simplicity of it all. No frills, no pressure. Just shelves of possibility.

Beauty Without the Pretense

I think that’s why I still love drugstore finds. They remind me that beauty isn’t always about prestige—it’s about personal fit. About finding what feels good and works for you, regardless of price tag.

These products make beauty feel approachable, inclusive, and everyday. And honestly? That might be the most beautiful thing of all.