The Best Drugstore Beauty Products Celebs Wore to the Critics' Choice Awards

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Historically, the Critics' Choice Awards has been an event where stars have shone their elegant beauty looks and style (along with the film prowess they've come together to honor). Some of this year's prettiest and most elevated looks were actually created using makeup and hair care found in the aisles of your favorite drugstores.

Ahead, check out the affordable beauty products that were dabbed, brushed, and applied onto your favorite celebrities.

Issa Rae at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards
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Issa Rae at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards

CoverGirl Full Spectrum Matte Ambition All Day Shine Free Foundation

CoverGirl Full Spectrum Matte Ambition All Day Shine Free Foundation

Issa Rae's complexion was a mix of two shades of CoverGirl Full Spectrum Matte Ambition All Day Shine Free Foundation ($12): Deep Cool 1 and Deep Neutral 1 (pictured here is Deep Cool 1).

CoverGirl Full Spectrum So Saturated 8 Shade Eyeshadow Palette in Zodiac

CoverGirl Full Spectrum So Saturated 8 Shade Eyeshadow Palette in Zodiac

The shimmering green shade in CoverGirl Full Spectrum So Saturated Eight Shade Eyeshadow Palette in Zodiac ($14) was heavily applied to the center of Rae's lids to bring attention to her eyes, according to her makeup artist for the evening, Joanna Simkin.

Emily Blunt at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards
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Emily Blunt at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards

TreSemmé Thermal Creations Styling Aid Blow Dry Balm
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TreSemmé Thermal Creations Styling Aid Blow Dry Balm

Hairstylist Laini Reeves combed TreSemmé Thermal Creations Styling Aid Blow Dry Balm ($5) from the root to ends of Emily Blunt's hair before it was blowdried smooth.

TreSemmé Thermal Creations 1" Curling Iron
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TreSemmé Thermal Creations 1" Curling Iron

Blunt's hair was then curled using the TreSemmé Thermal Creations 1" Curling Iron ($17). Reeves made sure to keep the waves "below the nape of [Blunt's] neck."

Rachel Brosnahan at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards
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Rachel Brosnahan at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards

Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation
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Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation

Makeup artist Lisa Aharon used Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation ($11) on Rachel Brosnahan's complexion. Brosnahan's shade was Porcelain.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick 044 Bare Affair
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Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick 044 Bare Affair

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Bare Affair ($6) was the pink nude creamy lipstick that was swept across Brosnahan's lips.

Revlon Colorstay Creme Eyeshadow in Merlot
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Revlon Colorstay Creme Eyeshadow in Merlot

Revlon Colorstay Creme Eyeshadow in Merlot ($7) was used as the base of Brosnahan's eye look before Aharan layered the glittery, light purple shade of Revlon Colorstay Looks Book Palette in Insider ($10) above it.

Gemma Chan at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards

Gemma Chan at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards

Dove Invisible Dry Shampoo - 5oz
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Dove Invisible Dry Shampoo - 5oz

Rubenstein then used Dove Care Between Washes Invisible Dry Shampoo ($5) all over Chan's hair, because this dry shampoo doesn't leave a white residue that could be picked up by red carpet cameras.




Nicole Kidman at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards
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Nicole Kidman at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards

Mandy Moore at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards
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Mandy Moore at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards

Garnier Fructis Style Smooth Blow Dry Sleek Anti Frizz Cream​
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Garnier Fructis Style Smooth Blow Dry Sleek Anti Frizz Cream​

Garnier Fructis Style Smooth Blow Dry Sleek Anti Frizz Cream ($3) was used on the ends of Mandy Moore's hair to restore moisture after her hair was blow-dried and before it was styled further with a flat iron.

Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Hairspray - 8.25 oz
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Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Hairspray - 8.25 oz

Moore's straightened hair was locked in with light spritzes of Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Hairspray ($4).