Paraben Free Drugstore Makeup List

BB Cream or Foundation
Here's where I admit that I only looked at BB Creams, not foundations. BB Creams are considered skincare usually, so they're more likely to be paraben free and there's more than enough coverage for almost everyone.

1. Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-In-1 Beauty Balm Skin Perfector: This is one of my favorite BB Creams to recommend, and there's a new version of it (Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream), which I haven't tried yet. It has 2% Salicylic Acid to fight blemishes (which isn't pregnancy friendly, hence my lack of testing) and there are some great oil absorbing ingredients as well.

2. Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream: Everyone loves this one. I fully admit I haven't used it, it doesn't match my skintone.

3. Pond's Luminous Finish BB+ Cream: This is the BB Cream I use pretty much every day.

More Expensive Options: Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream, Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream, Bobbi Brown BB Cream SPF 35


Concealer
Concealers that are paraben free seem to be really, really hard to find. These were the only 2 drugstore options I was able to find.

4. CoverGirl TruBlend FixStick Concealer
5. Revlon ColorStay Concealer

More Expensive: Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer, NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Waterproof Concealer


Powder
6. Revlon PhotoReady PhotoReady Powder
7. Maybelline Dream Wonder Face Powder

Also Works: ELF Studio High Definition Powder

More Expensive: Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder, NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder, Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Loose Finishing Powder


Blush
This looks like an ode to Maybelline! I was impressed that so many of their blushes were paraben free, while so many brands I checked had parabens in everything.

8. Maybelline Master Glaze by FaceStudio Glisten Blush Stick
9. Maybelline Master Hi-Light by FaceStudio Blush
10. Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush

11. Milani Illuminating Face Powder: I like that this product can be used as an illuminator or as a blush, just by changing the size of your brush.

Also works: Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush

More Expensive: Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush, Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush, Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush


Eye Shadow Primer
If you're going to wear shadow, I'm of the opinion that a primer underneath is an absolute must! It will keep your shadow in place much longer and the colors will be more vibrant.

12. Wet n Wild Fergie Eyeshadow Primer is one that I hear a lot about, but I haven't tried it myself (check out Vampy Varnish's review of Fergie Shadow Primer), though note that it is a pink shimmer, not a neutral/invisible primer.

e.l.f. Eyelid Primer and e.l.f. Natural Mineral Eyeshadow Primer are frequently talked about and I know a lot of people have luck with them, so I've mentioned them here (their $1 price tag is pretty appealing), but I haven't had a lot of luck with them. I have used Prestige Primed & Ready Eye Primer with decent results.

13. NYX Eye Shadow Base: This is my favorite drugstore primer, all 3 shades are paraben free. It covers up any visible blood vessels while it primes. 

More expensive options: Too Faced Shadow Insurance (original)


Eye Shadow
I'm a pretty big snob when it comes to eye shadows. There are only a few drugstore formulations that I think are worthwhile. Unfortunately, most of them (Wet'n Wild, L'Oreal and CoverGirl) seem to have parabens. Note that parabens are sometimes in individual shades, not necessarily all shades. So, if one palette is ok, it might not translate over to the rest of the brand. I was only able to find 2 options for drugstore eye shadows, though all of the shades of the Revlon Colorstay were fine.

14. Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Palette, Nudes
15. Revlon ColorStay 16 Hour Eye Shadow

More expensive options: My favorite formulations from more expensive brands are from Too Faced, Urban Decay and Stila. These ones are fine: Too Faced Country Nashville Nudes Palette, Too Faced Boudoir Eyes Palette, Too Faced Natural Eyes Palette, Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette, Naked2 Palette andNaked3 Palette (not Naked), Stila In the Moment, In The Garden, Eye Shadow Trios, In the Know, In The Light


Eye Liner
Maybelline EyeStudio Master Smoky Mechanical Eyeshadow Pencil
Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner

Also Works: Maybelline Master Kajal, Maybelline EyeStudio Master Drama Cream Pencil Eyeliner, L'Oreal Paris Infallible Gel Lacquer Liner, L'Oreal Paris Infallible Never Fail Eyeliner

Bigger Budget Options: Stila Smudge Stick, Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil, All Nighter Eyeliner,Ink For Eyes, Too Faced Perfect Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner


Mascara
Maybelline Volum' Express The Rocket Washable Mascara
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Power Volume 24H Waterproof Mascara

More Options: Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies Spoon Brush Washable Mascara, L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Butterfly Washable Mascara, L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Excess Mascara, Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express Mascara

More Expensive Option: Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara, this is my go-to mascara! Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara


Lips
There seem to be a lot of options for lips. I favor tinted balms and glossy stains for little bit of long lasting color that you can keep in a pocket and apply on the go. 

20. Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter
21. Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm
22. L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Caresse Wet Shine Stain

Also Options: Revlon ColorBurst Balm Stain, L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche LeGloss Lip Gloss, L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick, L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Le Balm

Expensive Options: YSL Vernis À Lèvres Glossy Stain, Tarte LipSurgence Matte Lip Tint, Urban Decay Naked Ultra Nourishing Lipgloss


Tools
I've gone over tools some in the past, but I recommend the eye brushes in my Makeup 101 post (yeah for ELF!), a blush brush and a powder blush. I like to use a slightly damp BeautyBlender sponge to blend my BB Cream and Concealer (pat, don't rub), and you'll need a good eyelash curler (Tweezerman is my fave). The BeautyBlender really is much better than all of the dupes in my opinion, but there are some great brushes available for less! I like Real Techniques, ELF and the special MAC and Bobbi Brown sets that you can buy during the Nordies sale (going on now!) or at the holidays.