8 Holy Grail Drugstore Products

Hey guys, so two years ago my husband and I spent 8 days in Florida for Christmas. Which was super fun for me because I was forced to check my carry-on luggage that I intentionally pack with my essentials that I could not go with out, (or the items that are a pain to replace; for example, all of my makeup, other toiletries, bras and jeans) and that particular piece of luggage and it was sent to Stockholm #bestchristmasever.

Well, my husband and I are packing to go to Florida for Christmas again this year and I was reminded of my frantic trip to the drugstore to pick up an entire face of makeup at 11:30 at night. To this day I am actually really grateful for that trip because that is where I discovered quite a few products that I could never live without.

1//Olay Pore Minimizing Cleanser//This scrub is amazing, ever since I purchased this two years ago this has been pretty much all my husband and I have used. We had tried one or two others but nothing gets our skin as clean and keeps it as hydrated as this. The smell isn't great but it isn't bad either, they actually now make a couple of other scents as well but I don't think they are the same formula. I haven't tried them yet.

2//Maybelline Fit Concealer //I freaking love this concealer. I actually had never heard of it before I purchased it, it was just on sale so I decided to try it. This was another product I picked up on my frantic drugstore run. I really like this for under the eye area and it's actually a great highlighter because it doesn't cake up at all. I also never have any issues with this settling into my fine lines. It's very buildable, so you could also use this as a spot corrector too.

3//COVERGIRL Ready, Set Gorgeous //I should preface this by saying that I am an absolute foundation snob. However, that gets expensive so I read some reviews on this product recently and decided to give it a shot. My absolute favorite foundation of all time is the Makeup Forever Mat Velvet+ and this foundation is actually the perfect dupe. The main difference between the Covergirl and the MUF is how the product blends. I do still find that the MUF is easier to blend but if you use a Beauty Blender you shouldn't notice too much of a difference. Otherwise, the product is extremely long wearing with great coverage and a beautiful matte finish. I can get by without setting my foundation when I use it.

4//Wet N' Wild Trio //I also came across this eyeshadow two years ago and it now lives in my permanent makeup bag. This is great for those mornings when you opted for sleeping in over doing an in-depth makeup routine. These shadows are perfect because no matter how you apply them, they always look great. You could easily take this particular trio from a day to night look. My favorite is the "walking on eggshells" trio.

5//REVLON Lip Butter //These lip butters are no secret, they are amazing and if you haven't tried them then you should. You will never look back. All of my anti-lip-product-babes, this is for you.

6//Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask //I have been using this mask for years. This is just a great purifying mask, it is minty so this is a great mask for those stressful days. It's also super cheap so you really can't go wrong :)

7//L'Oreal Lineur Intense //If you are new to liquid liner, you have to try this. I know a lot of people say that the liquid pens make applying liner super easy, but I don't think any are as black as this stuff. The applicator is a felt tip so it is actually pretty fool-proof.

8//Maybelline Me Fit Blush Light Rose //This blush is the bomb dot com. It is the perfect natural and warm flush color and it looks great with bold lips or bold eyes. I also found this on my emergency drug store run and I can't get enough of it.

christmas gifts under $100

Brita  Hard Sided Water Filter Bottle is the perfect gift for a health nut or someone that wants to start the New Year by drinking more water. This water bottle is perfect for the office or the gym and the handy filter makes it easy to drink from the not-so-delicious water that comes out of a foundation or sink. $20

The Giving Keys located in Los Angeles, is a philanthropic company with a beautiful message. Choose from a variety of gifts in key form - from jewelry to iPhone cases. Each key is inscribed with the inspirational message of your choice and the company provides jobs for homeless people and helps transition them off of the streets. This dainty-style necklace starts at $40

I love books that look pretty on a coffee table or on my cookbook stand in my kitchen. The perfect mix of a good read and cozy recipes, Bread and Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table with Recipes by Shauna Niequist is a heartwarming cookbook that is on my own wishlist. It's the perfect book to have around the house to flip through for inspiration and delicious meal ideas. $10

Any of the Sephora Favorites sets are a great value and the perfect gift for a makeup lover or someone just starting out. Many of the sets include full sized items and it's the perfect opportunity to try a sample size before you pay for the full price item. I personally think the Sephora Favorites Superstars is the best way to sample 12 of Sephora's best selling items for the price. $75

Cornhole is an all-time favorite American backyard game. You'd be surprised at how much this adds to a cookout in the backyard. We have so much fun with the set that I got my husband last year for his birthday, that I always recommend it as a gift idea. We have corn hole tournaments and it's a very serious event at our house. 

This cashmere scarf is a great gift for the special men in your life. This is definitely splurge-worthy, you will find yourself curling up to this thing every chance you get. You can't really go wrong with plaid, it's masculine and pairs well with just about anything. $99

My aunt got me a bottle of this Dior nail polish one year and it is seriously still one of my favorite gifts to date. The brushes are actually flat and rounded to imitate the shape of your nail and the formula is ridiculously creamy and long-wearing. Most people aren't going to spend $25 on a bottle of nail polish for themselves but trust me, they will always appreciate it as a gift! 

This gold initial necklace is a great way to make someone feel extra special. I bought these for all of my bridesmaids and I adore them. I love how dainty they are, they look great on their own or layered with other pieces. $39

This perfume sampler set is a fantastic gift, you receive 14 different deluxe-sized perfume samples so you have a chance to wear each one and see how it reacts with your skin. Once you decide on your favorite, you bring the coupon provided into Sephora to redeem for a full size bottle. $60

I am completely obsessed with these porcelain measuring cups. They are totally swoon-worthy and I can't wait to give a few of these out as gifts this year. I feel like they are a potential heirloom item that would stay in a family for years. Anthropologie has some really nice ones too but they are almost three times the price. I am also a sucker for blue and white dishes so these were my choice. $15 

Happy shopping!!
xox Jordan and Kyla