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Affordable beauty must haves!
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items Are you looking for beauty products that are inexpensive but can compete with the most expensive products on the market? Check out this list because some of my go-to makeup favorites are under $20! I personally use all of these, so I won’t steer you ...
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Face
Lips
Skincare
Eyes
Face
This is my favorite concealer ever! I’ve used high end concealers and this one can compete with the best of the best! I use it with a tinted moisturizer and it gives me a fuller coverage look that feels light weight.
Hydrating Camo Concealer
If you’re sleeping on elf y’all, stop it right now! This powder bronzer is amazing! It’s so pigmented and goes over my liquid bronzers flawlessly. It’s also great on its own to give you a sun-kissed look!
Primer-Infused Matte Bronzer
I have stick contours from more expensive brands but I find myself reaching for this one more than the others. This goes on smooth, blends well and at this price point, you can’t beat it!
Halo Glow Liquid Contour Wand
This matte blush works seamlessly on its own or over cream blushes! It’s extremely pigmented but still lets your skin breathe. I love that I can still achieve a glowy look even with a matte powder!
Primer-Infused Matte Blush
The best liquid blush on the market! Put this up against the competitors and see who wins. It’s pigmented, light and glowy! You don’t regret this purchase!
Camo Liquid Blush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
I hate setting powder so I use this in the same way. I put it on my eyes and any area that doesn’t have powder bronzer or blush. The coverage is great and it feels really light weight.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder
This is my favorite tinted moisturizer and as an added bonus, it has spf that doesn’t smell gross! I promise you will reach for this alllll the time!
Maybelline Dream Fresh 8 in 1 Skin Perfector BB Cream, Light Medium, 1 fl oz - Walmart.com
This is one of my favorite makeup brushes! It works well for so many things but especially for bronzer/contouring!
Liquid Blush Brush
This is another foundation that I reach for often. If I want more coverage than my tinted moisturizer but less coverage than Estée Lauder Double Wear, I use this one! It goes on smooth, keeps my skin hydrated and covers what I want covered.
Maybelline Super Stay 24HR Skin Tint Foundation Serum with Vitamin C - 220 - 1 fl oz
Lips
Burts bees lip balm is my go to for every day and I recently got this one, which feels like an upgraded version! It leaves my lips feeling so soft, I love it so much.
Burt's Bees Misty Mauve Tinted Boosted Lip Balm, 1-Pack, 0.16 oz.
This basic Burt’s bees lip balm is under $5 and my favorite thing for every day! I have these in every purse that I own and use them all the time! They hydrate my lips and give them a little bit of added color.
Burt's Bees Red Dahlia Tinted Lip Balm, 1-Pack, 0.15 oz.
Skincare
I used to spend a lot of money of moisturizer and I don’t know why because this stuff is the best! I use PM for day and night because I don’t like the smell of their AM version. My skin is really dry and this moisturizer is perfect.
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion Night Cream, 3 fl oz
This cleanser works and leaves your skin feeling fresh and clean! I used to use more expensive products but this one works so well, I’ll never go back!
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin, 12 fl oz
This toner is awesome and as someone that used to use a pricey toner, not anymore! I absolutely love cerave skincare and I’ll never go back to the more expensive products.
PR CeraVe Hydrating Facial Toner, Alcohol Free Toner for Normal to Dry Skin 6.8 fl oz
People sleep on Vaseline and it’s the best thing for sensitive skin, breakouts, cuts/scrapes, psoriasis, etc! I use this daily on myself and my kids and it’s my go to for all the things!
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Skin Care For Dry Skin and Eczema Relief Original 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly, 13 oz
Eyes
This eyebrow gel is SO good. It keeps your brows in place and isn’t too thick and I just love it. For only $3-$4 you can’t beat it!
Clear Brow & Lash Mascara
Need to tint your brows? This brow gel adds a subtle tint and keeps them in place! I love this stuff.
Wow Brow Gel
If you’re looking for a variety of super pigmented eyeshadows, this palette is the best! I use this for shadow, powder eyeliner, etc. You can’t beat this price!
The New Classics Eyeshadow Palette
I bought this mascara for a funeral a few years ago because I needed something waterproof and I’ve been using it ever since! This is the best waterproof mascara.
Maybelline Volum' Express The Colossal Waterproof Mascara - 240 Glam Black - 0.27 fl oz
This is my favorite washable mascara and it really holds its own against Estée Lauder mascara. I’ve used this one for years and it’s tried and true.
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Washable Mascara - 305 Black - 0.28 fl oz
$3-$4 and you can add a little extra color to your brows in a more precise way than the gel. I love this duo with the brush on the other end. I use it alllll the time!
Instant Lift Brow Pencil