50 Iconic Drugstore Favorites Absolutely Everyone Needs to Try

Although the mass brand has debuted numerous mascaras since 1971, Maybelline Great Lash ($6) is still the most well-known tube in the drugstore aisles. The pink and black bottle has become an iconic first for teenage girls everywhere.

Ardell Duo Eyelash Adhesive ($7) is the gold standard when it comes to falsie application. Specifically, the black formula helps make lashes look darker and thicker at the root. Plus, you won't have to draw over it with eyeliner.

The compact rubber bristles on the CoverGirl Clump Crusher Mascara ($7) make it the best at separating each individual lash without spider-like results.

Before gel nails became a trend, Sally Hansen Hard as Nails ($4) was our go-to topcoat. The clear lacquer hardens and strengthens, so your tips can grow to their fullest potential.

Technically the Simple Cleansing Micellar Water ($7) is one of the Simple Skin Care's newer launches for 2015, but it's such a groundbreaking drugstore launch it's already on its way to icon status! The micellar water trend is popular in French pharmacies already, but the cleansing product is just now making waves stateside.

Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer ($11) totally changed the face of self-tanning. The lotion gradually adds a Summer glow to the skin without the orange aftereffects, and there is no DHA smell.

When it comes to brow grooming essentials, you'll find Tweezerman Slant Tweezers ($23) in all the pro makeup artist kits. Over time, the brand has expanded its offerings with makeup brushes and nail care tools, too. But we've still got a few Tweezerman tweezers in our arsenal.

Frizz? Ain't nobody got time for that. The Pantene Pro-V Smooth & Sleek Shampoo With Argan Oil ($6) combats flyaways with hydrating oils. Humidity be damned!

Cutex Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover ($3) gets rid of polish with just a few swipes, and it won't dry out the cuticles like acetone. It even takes off glitter; just let a saturated cotton pad sit on the nail bed for a few minutes.

L'Oréal Paris Elnett Hairspray ($15) is the backstage essential top hairstylists use to hold flyaways in place on the high-fashion catwalks. It's been around since the 1960s, but it's still the industry standard when it comes to hair spray.

Often women with sensitive skin can't stand the harsh ingredients in antiaging skin care buys, so Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion ($12) remains the old standby for dry skin, rosacea, and eczema.

"I'm your Venus. I'm your fire! Your desire . . . " OK, so the theme song has nothing to do with the efficiency of the Gillette Venus Divine Sensitive Women's Razor ($10). But the Venus range of razors gives the closest shave we've ever had with minimal knicks, and that's worth singing about.

Dandruff isn't a sexy subject, but Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo ($13) has been erasing flakes for decades. Now the pyrithione-zinc-based product line has scalp spray, conditioner, and the men's favorite — a two-in-one cleanser.

The Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray ($13) may just be fancy water in a spray can, but it's the most efficient way to moisturize skin midday without ruining your makeup. The minerals in this imported spring water help to minimize skin irritation.

Garnier was one of the first mass-market brands to bring the Asian BB cream craze to the US (at an affordable price). The Skin Renew BB Cream ($13) acts as a light-coverage foundation and a daily SPF with major skin care benefits.

Before cocoa butter became the mainstream moisturizer it is today, Palmer's had the market exclusive on it. The classic Cocoa Butter Formula ($10) hydrates dry skin and smells like a cocktail you'd sip by the beach.

When it comes to affordable makeup, Elf Cosmetics is the most budget-friendly range we own, with some products ringing in at just $1. The HD Blush ($3) gives cheeks a subtle color, but it's also good as a lip stain. We'd put this makeup up against our most expensive blush any day.

La Roche-Posay started out in a French hospital and morphed into an international skin care favorite. All of the products are safe for sensitive skin thanks to the brand's roots in burn care. Our top pick is the Anthelios Sunscreen Milk SPF 60 ($36), a lightweight formula that melts into the skin without leaving a white cast.

The day we discovered exfoliating was an essential skin care step (somewhere around the age of 13), we ran to the closest drugstore to get the St. Ives Apricot Scrub ($4). The scrubbing particles are a natural alternative to microbeads, which can be harmful to the environment.

Noxzema Classic Clean Moisturizing Cleansing Cream ($5) may look like a thick moisturizer at first glance, but the cold-cream formula cleans away makeup and dirt without drying out your complexion.

Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips ($7) have been the source of much gross fascination in our bathrooms. Something about seeing the proof of clean pores gives us extra satisfaction. Blackheads, begone!

Pond's Cold Cream Cleanser ($8) may be the face wash your grandmother used, but it's still a drugstore staple to this day (that is what we call longevity). The formula melts away the most stubborn waterproof makeup without leaving an oily mess around your bathroom sink.

What makes L'Oréal Paris True Match Makeup ($11) one of the best is that it comes in a wide range of shades — 33, to be exact. The system also takes undertones into consideration, so the tone never comes out too red or yellow.

When it comes to dry shampoo, Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk ($20) is one of our favorites. The light spray works to absorb oil at the scalp without leaving a white residue. It even comes in a tinted version for brunettes!

We just want to take this moment to thank Almay for taking the guesswork out of eye shadow. The preselected shades in the Intense I-Color Eyeshadow ($7) cater to your eye color, and the packaging clearly shows where each shade is supposed to be applied. It's like eye makeup 101 for dummies.

The Aveeno Daily Moisturizer With SPF 15 ($17) takes the inconvenience out of wearing sunscreen every day. The moisturizer is packed with natural ingredients (like soy) to smooth out spots and moisturize. Plus, we know Jennifer Aniston approves as she's the face of the brand.

While the men in our home are devoted to the classic Dove Body Bar, we've graduated to the Dove Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash ($7). The creamy formula creates an amazing lather on the loofah without leaving skin dried out. Plus, the brand is known for creating tear-jerking commercial campaigns with real women, which we absolutely support!

The Physicians Formula brand has become known for the best drugstore bronzers. The Bronze Booster Airbrushing Veil ($16) has just the right amount of shimmer without being highlighter bright. There's also a depth in color that provides a natural-looking glow.

EcoTools Retractable Kabuki ($8) is your happy-hour essential in addition to tequila, of course. It's perfect for reapplying blush and pressed power after 5 o'clock comes and goes. The compact size makes it the ideal fit for your fashion-forward (tiny) clutch.

Some lip balms can actually dry out your lips, but Burt's Bees Lip Balm ($4) contains — you guessed it! — beeswax to lock in moisture. Plus, we've found that it doesn't melt in your pocket during balmy Summer days.

Degree Antiperspirant Deodorant ($7) is LBD safe and white tee approved. The formula goes on sheer and protects all day without leaving a sticky residue under your arms.

Before buzzwords like hyaluronic acid and collagen hit the beauty aisle, Queen Helene Refreshing Mint Julep Natural Facial Scrub ($3) was the best beauty treatment around. Our mothers still swear by this dead-skin-blasting exfoliant.