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Best affordable beauties for the realistic baddies 😘
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items As a broke high schooler, I've had to get creative when it comes to beauty and I'd love to show off my finds 💋
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Easily buildable and always produces effortless length, A smidge pricey but she's so worth it.
Brownish Black Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
This lash and brow gel is the chef's kiss for that effortless no makeup look. It does it's job by keeping everything in place but not making your lashes or brows feel heavy or sticky.
Lash & Brow Gel Mascara - Essence | Ulta Beauty
I would be lying if I said I wasn't the slightest bit afraid to try mascara from the dollar store, however these are too good to be true. I've been using the pink one for about two weeks now and my lashes have never looked better. The formal is smoot...
L.A. Colors Assorted Mascara
This blush is so creamy and buildable while also having beneficial ingredients like jojoba oil. The coverage and quality is so similar to the Rhode blush for a fraction of the price.
Versed Shade Swipe Blush Stick - Bloom - 0.19oz: No Fragrance, Silicone-Free, Contains Jojoba Oil, Buildable Coverage
I absolutely love this foundation stick, it looks so beautiful and natural on the skin and it's super beginner friendly.
180 Foundation Stick - Essence | Ulta Beauty
This product is really the only gel that I've found to work on my very stubborn brows. It doesn't feel heavy on the skin at all and won't flake throughout the day.
01 Clear Control Brow Lift & Freeze Glue - Essence | Ulta Beauty
Skincare and body care 🧖♀️
This wash is really gentle and perfect if you just need a mild cleanser to help remove makeup and gunk. You won't get a super deep cleanse with this product but pairing this with a stronger cleanser will equate a perfect routine for a double cleanse.
XtraCare Hydrating Cleansing Gel, 6-oz.
I know we all get that feeling that our hair looks dry and dull and could just use a quick shine. This is truly liquid gold in a bottle. I always make sure to pick up a bottle of this the week before a school dance or important event and it leaves my...
L'Oreal Paris Elvive Hyaluron Plump Hydration Wonder Water Rinse-out Treatment, Squeeze, 6.8 fl oz
This cooling stick has been my holy grail for years, it's so refreshing and never fails to wake me up in the mornings. You'd think that the minty scent would irritate your eyes but it's honestly so relaxing and cooling.
Wet n Wild Cooling Hydra De-Puffer for Eye and Face Serum Stick with Caffeine and Vitamin E, 0.45 fl oz
I've always loved doing my own nails whether that being press ons, acrylics, or just plain polish I love a good cuticle oil to be the cherry on top of the process. This cuticle oil is easy to use, super affordable, and it smells amazing which hits al...
B Pure Cuticle Oil Pen Scented, .06 fl oz.
This specific brand is a little pricey but I cannot recommend it enough. I use vitamin E oil from head to toe to nourish and give my skin an angelic glow. I use it after I shave, on my face, on my cuticles, as a foot mask, and even as a hair oil. Vit...
PURA D'OR ORGANIC Vitamin E Oil Blend 70,000 IU, 4 Fl Oz
I've been using Ponds for a few months and my skin has never looked better. I think Ponds works best with combination skin and dry skin, if you have oily skin I'd say be cautious.
POND’S Cold Cream Cleanser, Hydrating Makeup Remover & Deep Cleansing Face Cream – 9.5 oz
This is honestly the best body moisturizer I've ever tried. She's super affordable and POWERFUL. I get crazy dry skin in the colder months but this cream has kept my skin looking plump and moisturized, even on the coldest days. This cream is super th...
NIVEA Creme Body, Face and Hand Moisturizing Cream, Provitamin B5, Daily Moisturizer, 6.8 oz
Baby oil is practically liquid gold if you understand everything it's capable of. Baby oil can be used as bonding oil, cuticle oil, shave oil, skin brightening, lip oil, make up remover, post shower moisturizer, and so much more. Baby oil is so insan...
Johnson's Baby Body Moisturizing Oil, Liquid Mineral Oil for Baby Massage, Original, 14 fl oz
This wash paired with the matching serum saved my skin. It brought all the gunk to the surface and evened out the discoloration from previous acne scars. Both products are super gentle and so worth the buy.
Skin Nutrition Botanicals Tea Tree Oil & Salicylic Acid Balancing Face Wash, 1 oz.
Not only is this product amazing for body acne, but you can also put it on your underarms to help eliminate smell and discoloration. I've been using this for quite some time now and I haven't noticed any irritation but of course everyone's skin is di...
PanOxyl Acne Treatment Bar, Max Strength 10% Benzoyl Peroxide, 4 oz
Vaseline is a staple in my household because of how many different uses it has. Put it on your eyelash roots with a Q-tip about two nights a week to strengthen your lashes and help them grow. Vaseline makes the perfect overnight lip mask and you'll w...
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, 1 ct.
These acne patches work just as well as the name brand ones do and for a fraction of the cost. These are so perfect if you need help bringing any zits to the surface or clearing up any red spots.
Orchid Non-Medicated Circle Acne Patches, 24 ct.
I use this product as an acne and dark spot treatment on my face, body, and scalp. This glycolic acid is so gentle and a total life saver for summer!
8.0 oz Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
This moisturizer is so wonderful for sensitive skin, the formula isn't too thick or thin with a whipped texture that sinks right in.
1.7 oz Cloud Surf Water Cream Moisturizer - Bubble | Ulta Beauty
I believe every individual should have a bottle of caster oil in their lives because of the endless possibilities it provides. You can use caster oil for an insane amount of things whether it is beauty or health and it's typically pretty affordable.
Sky Organics Organic Tea Tree Scalp Clarifying Oil with Jojoba Oil, 2 fl oz