The Drugstore Products Makeup Artists Can't Live Without

Cococare Cocoa Butter Lip Balm

Because even the most lush lipstick looks dull on dry, flaky lips, makeup artists always apply a layer of balm first. After experimenting with dozens of formulas, Denise Markey is loyal to this yellow tube. It instantly smooths away roughness but isn't greasy at all (a too-slick balm will make your lip color smudge and bleed).

$1.50, walgreens.com