Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes Refill Pack, 2 Pack ($8.99, Target)
OK, look. The fear-mongering about makeup wipes is vastly overblown, in my opinion. Sure, you should clean your skin with a pH-balanced cleanser, but let's be real: Sometimes it's 2 a.m. and you partied a little too hard and the glitter is running down your face and you're ready to call it a night. The Neutrogena wipes are gentle enough for the toughest mascara, so wipe the rave off your face.
SLMD Skincare UV Bounce SPF 30 ($33.99, Target)
Dr. Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper doesn't just extract cysts for a living. She also started her own dermatologically focused skin-care line, SLMD Skincare, and it's available exclusively at Target. The UV Bounce SPF 30 powder is a must-have in your sun protection arsenal — it's super light, non-drying, and doesn't cause caking on your foundation. Don't use it as your sole form of SPF — use a real sunscreen, please! — but keep it in your bag for SPF touch-ups throughout the day.
Milani Rose Powder Blush ($6.99, Target)
A rose by another name is not as sweet as Milani's cult-fave Rose Powder Blush. It comes in a variety of flattering shades for all skin tones and features just the right amount of pigment to impart a natural flush. Plus, it's shaped like a rose! What's not to love?
Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Facial Blotting Sheets ($5.19, Target)
I have been using these blotting sheets since, like, high school? Which, for me, was quite some time ago. They're a classic standby, absorbing excess oil better than any other blotters on the market — and yes, I've tried them all and keep coming back to this one. There's something so satisfying about watching the opaque blue sheets turn transparent as it sucks up sebum.
NYX Professional Makeup Jumbo Eye Pencil ($4.49, Target)
I could be poetic about how much I love the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils all day, but I'll keep it brief. For $4.50, you will not find an eye product with better pigmentation, modern colors, and ease of use. You just won't. You can use it to line your eyes or smudge it all over your lids as a shadow — the possibilities are endless.
Pixi by Petra Glow Tonic ($29, Target)
The Pixi Glow Tonic should be another permanent fixture in your medicine cabinet. It's a very gentle chemical exfoliator, so it's great for those with sensitive skin. But for those with skin that can take some abuse, it's a great daily-use product that keeps your skin, well, glowing in between heavier chemical peels.
L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Facial Serum ($23.99, Target)
L'Oréal's newest addition to the Revitalift fam is already becoming one of its most popular products. Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occuring humectant that deeply hydrates skin, is one of the best things you can slather on your face — it plumps up your skin and gives it a freshly-hydrated glow. L'Oréal's new serum contains 1.5% HA, with other moisturizing ingredients, including glycerin and ascorbyl glucoside for brightening.
Garnier Skinactive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Makeup Remover & Cleanser ($6.79, Target)
This micellar water makeup remover has a cult following for a reason — it's the best. The actual best. One container lasts forever and its affordability means you can always keep one in your medicine cabinet. With zero fragrance or other chemicals, it quickly removes your makeup with no fuss.
Pixi by Petra Glow Mist ($15, Target)
Pixi also deserves love for its Glow Mist. Most facial mists and sprays aren't much more than glorified water and alcohol, but this stuff imparts a beautiful, radiant finish — you'll be looking in the mirror all day. It contains propolis, a bee byproduct created during the honey-making process that is known for its soothing and healing benefits, as well as aloe and oils for extra moisture.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer ($7.99, Target)
The Age Rewind concealer may as well have its own church of devoted followers. The sponge and cream formula makes it a breeze to apply, and caking is never an issue.
Pacifica Moonflower Otherworldly Eye Shadow Palette ($17.99, Target)
Pacifica hit it out of the ballpark with the Moonflower eye shadow palette, and it's quickly become a beloved classic in the drugstore aisle. It features a dreamy color story of purples, mauves, and highlighting colors that will have you looking like a dreamy angel.
