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10 Best Drugstore Eye Shadows

Step up your eye shadow game with one of these inexpensive finds
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Best Drugstore Eye Shadow No. 5: L'Oréal Paris Hip High Intensity Pigments Bright Shadow Duo, $8.25
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.8*
Why it's great: "The colors are spectacular," raves one reviewer. Others agree, saying they "blend fantastically and are very pigmented." One fan loves "how easy it is to apply and blend these eye shadows" and added that they "last very long."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for L'Oréal Paris Hip High Intensity Pigments Bright Shadow Duo here.

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Best Drugstore Eye Shadow No. 4: Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Collection, $4.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.0*
Why it's great: If you struggle with mastering a perfect eye shadow application, then readers you'll love this eye shadow's labeled colors, according to readers who say they are "great for beginners."

"The colors are all very pigmented, and even without primer, they stand out magnificently," gushes one reader. "These shades also have a good staying power, as I can go all day without any of the colors creasing." Others agree, saying this eye shadow is easy to apply and is comparable to prestigious brands. "A lot went into this palette, and the price is incredible," says one user. "I have gotten so many compliments wearing it."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Collection here.

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Best Drugstore Eye Shadow No. 3: Maybelline New York Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Eye Shadow, $6.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.0*
Why it's great: Readers say this eye shadow is "sublime" for its "highly pigmented and intense color" at such a reasonable price. They claim the waterproof stay power is so "amazing," it doesn't need an eye shadow primer to keep the shadow from creasing or losing pigment. "It lasts forever, and I mean forever," gushes one reader. "I wore this shadow for 48 hours, and the color didn't budge -- even with all my dancing, mountain climbing and a shower. Amazing."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Maybelline New York Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Eye Shadow here.

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Best Drugstore Eye Shadow No. 2: Physicians Formula Eyebrightener Multi-Colored Eyelighter, $7.95
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: This "fabulous product" is a must-have for reviewers. "Nothing [adds] radiance to my eyes like this eyelightener," says one reviewer. Another adds that after using this eye shadow, her "eyes look wider and brighter." One happy reviewer adds, "This makes my eyes pop."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Physicians Formula Multi-Colored Eyelighter here.

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Best Drugstore Eye Shadow No. 1: Wet n Wild Color Icon Eye Shadow Single, $0.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: This under-one-dollar shadow is the best drugstore eye shadow, according to reviewers. "Wet n Wild has created some truly creative, fun, sexy colors," says one reader. "The shadow doesn't crease nor budge — and it's great for my budget." Others wholeheartedly agree, adding that the shadows have "amazing pigmentation" and "a little goes a long way."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Wet n Wild Color Icon Eye Shadow Single Eyeshadow here.

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BY ALLIE FLINN | SEP 12, 2017 | SHARES
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