Shelby Ann's Drugstore Makeup Favorites Worth High-End Prices
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GrailPeople · Generated April 21, 2026
In a YouTube video posted in August 2025, creator Shelby Ann (@shelbyannbell-l1r) declares herself the "queen of drugstore makeup" and shares the affordable products she would happily pay luxury prices for.
What is Shelby Ann's favorite drugstore foundation?
Shelby Ann is unequivocal about her top pick. "You know my favorite foundation from the drugstore? I would absolutely pay high-end prices for this," she says. "I say all the time this rivals high-end foundation for me." She's referring to the L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation. Her final verdict? "You will have to pry this foundation out of my cold dead hands."
Which drugstore cream bronzer does she prefer over high-end?
For cream bronzer, Shelby Ann's loyalty lies with Milani. "I would spend high-end money for this Milani cream bronzer," she states. She calls the Milani Cheek Kiss Cream Bronzer "one of my absolute favorite formulas ever." She praises its blendability and finish: "It blends like an absolute dream and it looks so stunning on the skin. I will pick this over my high-end cream bronzers any day."
What L'Oréal powder does she love for under the eyes?
Shelby Ann highlights another L'Oréal standout: the Infallible Blur-Fection Longwear Loose Setting Powder in Brightening Light Pink. "I would pay a lot more money for this because it is such a good loose powder," she admits. She loves its effect: "It is so seamless under the eyes. It blurs. It makes everything look so airbrushed and flawless." She specifically notes its brightening power: "And the way that it brightens my under eye? This is what dreams are made of."
What drugstore blush does she recommend?
Yet another win for L'Oréal. "The powder blush from the drugstore. I'm so sorry L'Oréal you did it again," she says, introducing the L'Oréal Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Blush in Confident Pink. She notes its value and pigmentation: "I'm telling you this will last you so long. It's worth the money." She uses a "teeniest, tiniest amount" and calls it "the most stunning pink cheek ever. This is the pink cheek of my dreams."
Which drugstore lip liners would she pay more for?
Shelby Ann names two lip liners she considers high-end quality. First is the Milani Keep It Full Plumping Lip Liner in Twice As Spice. She also praises the Maybelline Lifter Liner Lip Liner: "These are so creamy and so pigmented. I'm so sorry but I will just never get over how creamy these lip liners are."
What lip gloss does she love?
On the topic of lips, Shelby Ann loves the Maybelline Lifter Gloss in Gummy Bear. "The Maybelline lifter glosses are so good," she says, praising the shade range. Of her shade, she says, "I'm obsessed with her. Makes your lips look so juicy."