Celebrities Share Their Favorite Drugstore Beauty Products to Look Gorgeous for Less
Sure, celebrities have access to the top beauty pros and expensive lotions, creams and potions to make them look gorgeous from head to toe. But many are just like us and don't want to spend a fortune on the products they use pretty themselves up. We've spoken to many stars over the years, and they've told us how much they like shopping for and using pampering buys that can be found at the drugstore. So we gathered up all of the celebrity favorite drugstore beauty products that will leave you looking like a million bucks but tactually only cost you a few pennies. Keep scrolling for the affordable products that will work wonders for you too!
Celebrity favorite drugstore beauty products
We've asked many celebrities what their favorite drugstore beauty finds are. Here, the best celebrity favorite drugstore beauty products straight from the source.
1. Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin's favorite skin-firming oil
Kristin Chenoweth has long raved about her love for her favorite drugstore body oil, Bio-Oil. It's made to fade stretch marks and scars, but it's been said to help a variety of skin concerns, even if it's as simple as just wanting softer, more hydrated skin. "I’ll put Bio-Oil around my eyes and on any wrinkles on my face that I don’t love. I have been able to tell the difference when using that,” says Chenoweth of her secret to ageless skin. "I even have eczema on my legs and I put it there and it definitely makes a difference." Other fans of the this oil include Marie Osmond and Hoda Kotb (both of which you'll see more of their fave products below).
Kristin's favorite lip-plumping balm
Nivea Lip Balm in Pink Shimmer
To treat her lips and add a touch of color, Chenoweth loves this pinky balm from Nivea. She said, "I’m addicted to Nivea chapstick in pink shimmer. I have one in every purse, every travel bag and I have one beside my bed."
2. Dolly Parton
Dolly's favorite multi-purpose 'jelly'
Vaseline Original Healing Jelly
Vaseline is nothing new, but it's been around for so long for a reason. From hydrating chapped lips to moisturizing lashes and brows to acting as a barrier between your skin and hair dye, it truly is the all-time favorite multitasker. And it's also beloved by Dolly Parton, so you know it's good! "I try all the new things that come out, but there’s nothing better than good old Vaseline," she says.
Dolly's favorite long-lasting foundation
Max Factor’s Pan Stik Foundation in True Beige
Even at 78, Parton always has flawless, blurred-like skin. Her secret? This stick foundation by Max Factor. She says, "Max Factor’s True Beige Pan Stik makeup — that’s the makeup I love and have used most through the years."
Related: The 10 Best Drugstore Foundations for Mature Skin for Under $20
Dolly's favorite makeup remover pads
Parton is a big fan of Almay's makeup remover pads, which are not only soft and gentle, but even biodegradable. They're so easy to use on the go — just a few quick swipes and you're all set. Bonus: Kristin Chenoweth (above) has also told us she is a fan of these wipes.
3. Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer's favorite natural-looking self-tanner
L'Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Towelettes
We all are envious of Jennifer Aniston's bronzy skin. However, she doesn't get all of her color from just the sun — she loves these L'Oréal tanning towelettes that she says are great. And they couldn't be easier to use, just evenly swipe on skin and let develop to see a sun-kissed glow (sans the sun) within 2-4 hours.
4. Susan Lucci
Susan's favorite hair-thickening supplement
Susan Lucci at 77 has gorgeous, voluminous hair. Her secret? Biotin supplements. "I had been flying back and forth across the country twice a week and thought that couldn’t be good for my skin or my hair, so I started taking biotin in a small dose. I also use Kerastase products and love them,” says Lucci. “Between the Kerastase and biotin, my hair is in very good shape. I know they’ve made a difference — I see it and hairstylists will say my hair has never been in better condition.”
5. Roma Downey
Roma's skin-smoothing moisturizer
Burt's Bees Moisturizer with SPF
For an affordable moisturizer with built-in sunscreen, look no further than this firming one by Burt's Bees. The brand "does nice moisturizers," says Roma Downey. "I keep a little hand cream in my bag and my go-everywhere lip balm. They do one with a little bit of sunscreen in it which I find is good because I tend to freckle."
6. Debra Messing
Debra's favorite stay-put concealer
Lorac PRO Soft Focus Longwear Concealer
For those with sensitive skin, Debra Messing highly recommends this long-lasting concealer. She says, "I use Lorac concealer and it’s enough that it covers, but it’s oil-free, so if my eyes are getting sensitive and begin weeping, it won’t break down.”
Debra's favorite skin-brightening blush
LORAC Color Source Buildable Blush
Need to bring some color back to your face after applying your foundation and concealer? Pat on this buildable, gorgeous blush also by Lorac. "I love Lorac blush," says Messing. "I look like I’ve had more sleep than I actually have when I wear that."
7. Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia's favorite ointment that mends dry, cracked hands
Aquaphor has many uses, from growing lashes and brows to soothing dry skin and repairing chapped lips. Julia Louis-Dreyfus swears by it, naming it as one of her favorite drugstore beauty buys. "Aquaphor that you can get at the drugstore — I use it on my dry hands at night," she says.
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Julia's favorite confidence-boosting lipstick
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick
In times of doubt, always turn to your favorite tried-and-true lipstick. "As you get older, makeup makes you look older," says Louis-Dreyfus. "But lipstick — lipstick is my friend.” And this nude-pink one from Maybelline does just that.
Related: The 11 Best Lipsticks for Older Women
8. Christie Brinkley
Christie's favorite rollers for voluminous curls
Conair Volumizing Self-Grip Rollers
Velcro rollers have been in women's beauty arsenals for decades, and Christie Brinkley is no exception. "I always keep velcro rollers around that are about 1? inches in diameter,” she says. “They’re great if I have a quick turnaround or I only have 15 minutes to refresh. I’ll comb my hair up in the front, roll it away from my face and pop three rollers right across the top of my head. Sometimes I’ll pop two along the sides with the rollers sort of facing a little towards the back, or, I’ll roll them straight down towards my ears. That way, my hair gets a little bit of oomph so I don’t look like I have hat hair.”
Related: How to Curl Short Hair: 5 Easy Techniques That Make Strands Look Thick and Bouncy
Christie's favorite bold, red lip color
There's nothing like a classic red lip to boost your confidence and stand out (in a good way!). Brinkley is often seen sporting a red lip, and says, "a vibrant, glossy red lip color can make a huge difference in your appearance. It brightens up the whole face, it’s celebratory and gives you that POW!”
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9. Natalie Grant
Natalie's favorite flaw-concealing tinted moisturizer
Neutrogena Radiant Tinted Face Moisturizer with SPF 25
If you'd like to skip the foundation but still want a little bit of coverage and color, a tinted moisturizer is your go-to. "Unless I’m on stage, I don’t like to wear a ton of makeup, says Natalie Grant. "I’m not a big foundation person and I think sometimes the older we get, the more we think we need to cover up, but I actually think it makes people look older because they’re caking it on. So I found that tinted moisturizer and powder is the best." One of her favorites? This lightweight tinted moisturizer by Neutrogena.
10. Leah Remini
Leah's favorite in-shower body lotion
Suave Skin Therapy Skin Conditioner In-Shower Body Lotion
For extra-dry skin, especially in the winter, it's wise to consider an in-shower moisturizer. Leah Remini likes this one by Suave. "You don’t want to get me in a CVS. I buy a lot there. I’m a big fan of...the Suave in-shower moisturizer,” she shares of her drugstore go-to.
11. Amy Grant
Amy's favorite concealer that brightens
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Instant Eraser Concealer
This multi-use concealer has a cult-following, and Amy Grant is one of them. "I don’t use overall foundation, but I’ll use something to lighten up my cheeks and across my nose, where my complexion is ruddier,” says Grant. “I just draw a line between my eyebrows, down the tip of my nose and then I’ll do triangles up my cheekbones and a little bit on my chin. It gets rid of dark circles. Right now I’m using Maybelline Age Rewind, it just lightens the middle of your face.” Another famous fans of this concealer is Marie Osmond (who shares her fave eyeliner below!).
12. Reba McEntire
Reba's favorite volumizing mascara
L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Mascara
As we get older, we tend to lose volume not just in our hair, but also when it comes to our lashes. To combat, try Reba McEntire's lash go-to. When we asked what her favorite drugstore product is, she said, "Oh, definitely L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara. I've used it since I was on Annie Get Your Gun, in 2001, because one of the actors, dancers, told me about it." Bonus: Eva LaRue (who you'll see below) also told us she's an avid user of this mascara.
Related: The 9 Best Mascaras for Thin Lashes + the Application Trick That Boosts Volume
13. Marie Osmond
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Marie's favorite eye-defining eyeliner
Maybelline Define-a-Line Eyeliner
Eyeliner is the tool to have in your makeup bag if you want extra definition around the eyes. Osmond loves a good eyeliner look and told us this Maybelline liner is her favorite. Best of all, it has a smudger on the opposite end that makes it a cinch to blend out any harsh lines.
14. Valerie Bertinelli
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Valerie's favorite non-greasy body oil
Vallerie Bertinelli turns to this body oil by Neutrogena to keep her skin nourished and moisturized. "My absolute most favorite thing from a drugstore is the Neutrogena Body Oil," she says. "I put that on after a shower every single day." She also says that she loves "the way it smells, the sesame. That is my go-to for moisturizing my skin."
Related: Why Women Over 50 Are Choosing ‘Dry Oils’ to Hydrate and Beautify Their Skin
Valerie's favorite subtle lip tint
Bertinelli says she loves a natural, sheer makeup look. "I do like this brand called Winky Lux. It’s a very sheer makeup that, if I do wear makeup on my own if I’m not working, I like that because it just feels more sheer," she says.
15. Sela Ward
Sela's favorite rich moisturizer
Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream
This moisturizer from Weleda packs a powerful punch with plant extracts, including calendula, pansy, rosemary and chamomile. Sela Ward gushes about this moisturizer to us saying, “A makeup artist on set turned me on to Weleda Skin Food, which is magic...it really nourishes skin like crazy — much better than any fancy, expensive creams.”
16. Hoda Kotb
Hoda's favorite hydrating facial oil
SheaMoisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Overnight Face Oil
Coconut oil is known to work wonders for many beauty concerns, such as dry hair, moisturizing dry skin and even used on the face for extra hydration. And Hoda Kotb claims this coconut oil treatment as one of her favorite drugstore beauty finds. She told us, "they [SheaMoisture] do a coconut oil with an eye dropper and it’s for your face. I love coconut oil in all forms. I like it on everything. It’s a dropper and you put it in your hands and smush it all over your face, and I love that."
17. Holly Robinson Peete
Holly's favorite de-puffing eye patches
Petitfee Gold & Snail Hydrogel Eye Patches
It can be so frustrating waking up with puffy, swollen undereye bags. Thankfully nowaways, there are tons of undereye patches you can relax with to bring down the puffiness. Holly Robinson Peete's favorite patches are these ones by Petitfee. "I stay over in the section that has the undereye pads," she says. "I’m obsessed with those. This sounds really creepy, but there’s one I love [Petitfee's] that’s made from snail excrement. Apparently snail excrement has these magical powers." That's because it's packed with anti-inflammatory properties that ease puffiness.
18. Eva LaRue
Eva's favorite light sunscreen
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
Sun protection is extremely important , especially year round. And for those with oily skin, a great matte sunscreen that is oil-free is this one by La Roche-Posay. It has a high SPF of 60, which is especially great for mature skin. Eva LaRue is a fan, telling us, "I get my favorite sunscreen from Walgreens which is by La Roche-Posay...it’s super, super light and it’s matte, instead of being greasy or white."
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19. Melora Hardin
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Melora's favorite lavender-infused Epsom salt soak
Dr Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Soothe & Sleep with Lavender
Sometimes after a long, stressful day, all you need is a relaxing bath soak. Dr. Teal's is known for his epsom salt soaks, and Melora Hardin loves using them to unwind, too. "I’ll treat myself to a relaxing soak with Dr. Teals Soothe & Sleep with Lavender Epsom Salts,” she says. “The fresh, soothing aroma and warm water melts away stress!"
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20. Lisa Rinna
Lisa's favorite soothing face mask
Aveeno Detoxifying Oat Face Mask
Give your skin a little TLC with an at-home facial! There are plenty of options to choose from at the drugstore when it comes to face masks, but Lisa Rinna told us she's personally a fan of Aveeno face masks. They're made with natural plant extracts that hydrate and nourish skin for a refreshed complexion in 10 minutes. Bonus: Rinna, who is famous for her plump lips, has her own affordable makeup brand, Rinna Beauty.
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21. Marlee Matlin
Marlee's favorite gentle face cleanser
This Cetaphil cleanser is recommended by dermatologists all over, and that's partly due to how gentle it is on all skin types, including sensitive skin. Marlee Matlin is a fan as she told us, "I use Cetaphil. I wash [my] face every night, can’t go to bed without washing. Even if I fall asleep before washing, I will wake up and wash. Always done that, always will."
22. Trisha Yearwood
Trisha's favorite facial wipes
Dickinson's Witch Hazel Daily Refreshingly Clean Cleansing Cloths
Witch hazel is beloved by many for its clearing and refreshing properties. And Trisha Yearwood tells us, "when my face is clean, then the next step, instead of using some kind of astringent or something, I just use one of those witch hazel pads across my face and it’s cool and clean and I’ve been using them for 30 years. I can’t live without them."
23. Angie Harmon
Angie's favorite floral scented body wash
Dove Renewing Body Wash Peony and Rose Oil
Everyone loves to smell amazing when they hop out of the shower, and this Dove body wash will leave the smell lingering for hours. Angie Harmon says she's been purchasing this drugstore buy for years. "No matter what season it is, [my favorite drugstore beauty product] is my Dove Peony and Rose Oil Shower Gel. I’m sort of obsessed with that. It’s my favorite."
24. Sherri Shepherd
Sherri's favorite eye-opening eyeliner
This eyeliner costs less than a dollar, so it's so easy to keep multiples on hand. Buy one for the car, your purse, the bathroom, etc. and you're sure to always have a pencil on hand! Sherri Shepherd told us her favorite drugstore product is "eyeliner – a black eyeliner. I've been a fan of Wet n Wild since I was 16. So a kohl eyeliner, some mascara ... do wonders for your eyes. It’ll perk up those eyes."
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25. Kathy Ireland
Kathy's favorite smudge-proof mascara
COVERGIRL LashBlast Waterproof Volume Mascara
When the warmer days are here, waterproof mascara should always be near! Whether you're swimming or just simply breaking a sweat from the heat, waterproof mascara will keep it from smudging or running. Plus, it is said to hold the curl of your lashes better. Ireland uses this one by Covergirl, telling us, "I’ve always used the Covergirl waterproof mascara because it stays on when I’m scuba diving. That is a great one."
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