Welcome to Drugstore Heroes, a monthly series in which we highlight the often overlooked and under-promoted drugstore beauty products that industry experts trust. From editors to content creators and even celebrities, we’re asking tastemakers to share their top recommendations for affordable, yet effective products. Get ready to see drugstore beauty at its best.<\/em><\/p>\n (Image credit: Original art by Audrey Hedlund)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n ICYMI, the 2026 Met Gala took place last week. On that all-important first Monday in May, the world’s biggest and busiest celebrities gathered on the Met’s iconic staircase to showcase amazing fashion and museum-worthy beauty. It may be affectionately called “Fashion’s Biggest Night Out”, but I think it should be renamed “Fashion”. and beauty<\/em>It was Hailey Bieber’s goddess bun, Paloma Elsesser’s “subversive, sexy skin,” and Ayo Edebiri’s “angelic” glam with $180 of Chanel foundation. Oh, and I can’t forget about Nicole Kidman’s waist-length hair extensions or Misty Copeland’s soft and structural lashes.<\/p>\n As I was watching the parade of celebrities, everyone wearing designer outfits inspired by their art, I was amazed to see Zoe Kravitz. This was her 11th(!) Met Gala appearance. She wore a stunning black lace, basque-waist dress courtesy of Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello (Kravitz is a YSL brand ambassador). However, as a beauty editor, my focus was on her makeup. It was refreshing! Shiny! Blur gently! And, believe it or not, made entirely from drugstore makeup products.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/p5lektiuwq1683127037.svg\")
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