One of my favorite things to do is aimlessly wander the aisles of a good Target, CVS, or any other drugstore.

I especially enjoy it when I’m not dealing with any sort of time constraint (or any nagging boyfriend asking me what the hell is taking so long, for that matter).

{If you don’t know what I mean by a “good”  Target or CVS, then chances are you don’t share my same obsession here. Which is okay. This actually makes me the strange one, not you}

Either way, I thought it would be fun to share with you everything I buy when I go on these miniature shopping sprees. Why? Well for one, because maybe you’ve also been pondering the same purchase or heard something about the same product, and this way – I can do the dirty work for you. And if not, maybe you will discover something new {and wallet-friendly} that makes life just a little bit better/easier/happier. For each product, I will give a score of one to five cupcakes based on my experience with it, along with a little write-up on why I did or didn’t like it. If you have any questions, I will be more than happy to answer them. And if you have any drugstore products you’re curious about trying, let me know – maybe I will try it out for you!

Yes to Tomatoes Facial Hydrating Lotion for Oily/Combination Skin

I have purchased this lotion before, and I love it. Lately I’ve been into all-natural products when it comes to moisturizers or anything that I put directly on my face.  Just one pump does the trick, it absorbs quickly, and it has a smell that reminds me of something from childhood. It didn’t break me out at all, and the tomatoes are supposed to be a calming agent to the skin. I like.

Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick in Coral

I can’t even tell you how obsessed I am with this lipstick. I’ve been searching far and wide for this exact color  for months, and then I end up randomly finding this one at Walgreens. It is the perfect orangey-red color, and it looks so amazing with a tan and mascara. TDF.

TRESemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo

As a huge fan of dry shampoos and hair powders (and clearly a fan of skipping washes as much as possible), I was excited to see what I know as the first drugstore brand to carry one. Unfortunately, I will be sticking with my Oscar Blandi version. This one just made my roots look more greasy.

Almay Hypo-Allergenic Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads

For a while I was using those pre-moistened facial wipes for my entire face and eyes before using my cleanser, but I started to feel like it was a bit of a waste for days when I’m not wearing a lot of makeup. So, I tried these pads for the eyes. I like them as a whole, but they do sting my sensitive eyes just a bit.

Aquaphor Healing Ointment 2-Pack

I’m already a huge fan of this stuff, so this was just a restock. Love to keep these little tubes  EVERYWHERE.

Maybelline Shine Sensational Lip Gloss in Peach Sorbet

This is basically Lancome’s Juicy Tube for a fraction of the cost. It smells just like peaches, and gives plenty of shine. I threw it in my beach bag just so I’ll always have something with me.

CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain in Wild Berry Wink

Here’s another product I’ve been seeing everywhere and dying to try: lipstains, which are like felt-tipped markers for your lips. I like the idea in theory, but I can also be very indecisive; there are a lot of days when I do a bright lip only to change my mind and immediately wipe it off – and you can’t really do that with this stuff. It really does, well, stain. This color I bought looked more berry-like in the package, but when I put it on, it looked more like a red. You also have to be very careful to line your lips with it just right – imagine using a Sharpe to draw on your mouth. Mistakes are not welcome.

Maybelline Define-A-Lash Volume Mascara

As you all may have figured out by now, I like to buy my mascara from the drugstore (for more on this theory, click here). I have mixed feelings about this one; I like how it goes on – my lashes always clump, and this goes on pretty smoothly – but I feel like it tends to flake off during the day. I don’t usually like waterproof mascara because I feel like it’s annoying to take off, but I may break down and try this one.

Have you used any of these products before? Any thoughts/comments/suggestions? I’d love to know!