The recs I accidentally found and now swear by. Affordable, effective, and lowkey elite. 💡 Pro Tips: Watch product demos in the comments for real-life results. Don’t skip DG, Aldi, or Walmart beauty aisles — they hide the best stuff. When someone says “this is what the girls aren’t talking about enough,” add to cart.
✨ Hidden gem for soft, glowy skin — fades KP, hydrates like body butter.
🧴 Gold Bond Radiance Renewal Body Lotion – $9
Dupe for: Milk Hydro Grip Primer ✨ Calms skin + doubles as a hydrating, sticky makeup base.
💧 Equate Aloe Vera Gel – $3
✨ Limited edition but worth the stalk. Leaves skin glowing and scented.
✨ Tree Hut Vanilla Confetti – $8
✨ For deep skin tones — buildable tint + hydration. Underrated fave.
🧴 Jergens Melanin Glow Moisturizer – $10
✨ TikTok MUA-approved — medium to full coverage for under $6.
💄 Believe Beauty Foundation (Dollar General Exclusive) – $5
✨ Removes all makeup with just water — better than Makeup Eraser.
🧽 Bee Beauty Reusable Makeup Removing Cloth – $4
✨ Yup — used on lips overnight for plump, soft lips. Weird hack, works.
💋 Noxzema Classic Clean Cream as Lip Mask – $5
✨ Not just deodorant — smells better than half your body mists.