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The Bargain Beauty Blueprint: Looking Polished on a Budget
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items Looking your best shouldn't break the bank. I’ve curated this list of budget-friendly essentials that deliver a ✨luxury✨ finish. My secret weapons for a total beauty refresh.
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Lip Products 💋
Skin Care
Hair Care
Nails 💅
Lashes 👁️👁️
Makeup 💄
Lip Products 💋
Keep your lips soft, plump and kissable
Ugh, I love this product! Not only is it moisturizing, and non sticky, but it also makes your lips look fuller by filling in fine lines. It adds a light color to your lips too that is really pretty and natural looking. A little goes a long way so it ...
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask – Intense Hydration Lip Treatment with Vitamin C
A high shine gloss that's non-sticky and adds a cool tingle while plumping up your lips making them soft and kissable. Reduces the appearance of fine lines in the lips and makes them so smooth.
Full-On Lip Plumpers | Lip Gloss, Lip Cream & Lipstick
This lip exfoliating stick is so easy to apply and works great. It gently buffs away dead skin and leaves lips soft and hydrated. Comes in a variety of flavours and colors.
e.l.f. Lip Exfoliator Moisturizing Strawberry
Yes, there are patches for your lips too 😂 lol. These patches help reduce fine lines, plump the lips and add moisture. Plus they're cute!
Jakuva 30PCS Moisturizing Collagen Lip Masks
I like to add moisturizing lip balm to these or sometimes another exfoliating product to them and then gently scrub with them. They're easy to use and washable. The result is chef's kiss 🤌
Lip Scrub Brush, 8PCS Double-Sided Silicone
I can't say enough good things about Summer Friday's lip butter in Vanilla Beige! It adds so much shine and a gorgeous tint of color without being sticky. My lips feel instantly moisturized after application and they look so plump and sultry 💋
Lip Butter Balm - Summer Fridays | Sephora
Skin Care
Take care of your skin now to age gracefully
The Tree Hut exfoliating scrubs are so thick and luxurious. They provide gentle exfoliation and have hydrating ingredients that leave my skin so smooth and soft. Plus they smell sooo good! It's great to use before shaving too to prep the skin and red...
Tree Hut Body Scrubs
Been using this product for a few years now and I'll say this....people are always shocked when they learn my age and say I look way younger. Anti-aging skin care matters and this is a rich moisturizing cream that helps turn back the clock.
Night Haven™ Overnight Age Control Cream | MONAT Skincare Products
This variety pack of eye patches is great to target your specific need for the day. They help fight wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles. Think of them as a morning coffee for your eyes ☕
Maskiss Under Eye Patches 24 Pairs, 3 Colors
I've collected almost all of these adorable Sanrio Hello Kitty hand creams by The Creme Shop. They fit perfectly inside your purse or diaper bag and smell amazing!
The Crème Shop Sanrio Hello Kitty Hand Cream
I don't know about you but I HATE when the water runs down my arms while washing my face. These wrist bands prevent that and the headband is great to hold your hair back while washing your face.
Spa Wrist Washband Set, 6 Absorbent Towels
So rich and luxurious feeling, and smells amazing! It really hydrates the skin and instantly fixes away my ashy skin for the whole day.
Champagne Toast Ultimate Hydration Body Cream
I use these every time I'm in the shower to keep my feet looking their best by removing dead skin. They're inexpensive and easy to use, also easy to pack for travel.
Foot Pumice Stone for Feet, 4 Pack
This stuff is so cool! It instantly fills wrinkles in 30 seconds making skin look plumper and more youthful. I use this on my under eyes and even my forehead wrinkles *teehee*
30 Second Miracle™ Instant Perfector
These are by far the best hand sanitizers out there. They smell amazing with no alcohol smell, and they come in so many scents. I also like that it doesn't feel like you have something on your hands after applying. It's very lightweight and comes out...
Touchland – Sensorial On‑The‑Go Essentials - Hand & Fragrance ...
Hair Care
Hair and scalp care is so important for healthy strong hair
Sleep with this silk bonnet to avoid static, frizz and breakage of your hair.
YANIBEST Silk Satin Bonnet Double Layer Hair
A microfiber hair wrap really helps reduce static and frizz, and even breakage. Use these if you have healthy hair goals.
ROLSHOL 4 Pack Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap
Gently detangles your hair and the edges are used to define curls and help them clump together. A must have for curly hair!
Quenxe Curl Defining Brush, Vented, Dark Purple
This fine mist spray bottle is excellent for styling hair. Perfect for curly hair to keep it super wet during styling.
ZeroStage Hair Mister Spray Bottle 300ml Pink
Been using the hair care exclusively for 7 years and loving my results of thicker, longer, healthier hair and scalp!
Monat Smoothing Anti-frizz System
This lightweight oil can be used on your hair, scalp and skin. It adds shine and moisture to your hair without weighing hair down, and nourishes your scalp for healthier hair. I have fine hair so I like this light version of their signature oil. I us...
REJUVENIQE light by MONAT™
My hair does not hold heat curls well but with this adjustable waver it holds the wave perfectly all day! I adjust the wave to the deepest wave setting and it comes out looking amazing and lasts! Perfect for the beachy look.
Revlon RVIR3049F Copper Tourmaline Hair Waver
I use this once a month to touch up my roots. The color lasts a long time and is great for grey coverage. I like that it comes in an easy to dispense applicator with brush. It's better for hair health to just dye the roots rather than the whole head ...
L'Oréal Paris Magic Root Permanent Hair Dye, Permanent Root Touch Up
Instantly repair split ends with this lightweight product. It takes about 30 seconds to seal the ends back together making your hair stronger and healthier looking.
REJUVABEADS® Split End Mender
Nails 💅
Everything you need for long lasting press on nails
This nail glue is like cement for your nails! It keeps press-ons in place for weeks, even when you are rough on your nails
Drip & Clog Proof Nail Glue by Beauty Secrets
These are amazing quality and all handmade! They don't break or have the color wear off and are very affordable for handmade nails
SaltSodaStudio Handmade Press On Nails
Quick and easy alcohol pads to be used after filing your nails to clean the nail before applying glue for press on nails. An important step to make your press one last!
Alcohol Prep Pad, Sterile 200 count
Push back your cuticles with this pusher and then trim them for a professional manicured look at home.
Cuticle Trimmer with Pusher and Scissors
Easily remove your press one without damaging your natural nails. Just apply, wait 5 mins and pop them off.
Glamnetic Odorless Press On Nail Remover 30ml
KISS makes a good press on nail that lasts without breaking or color fading. They are affordable and have so many styles and colors to match your outfit and personality. I'm loving the magnetic and cat eye effect lately.
KISS Gel Fantasy Magnetic - Fake Nails - BeatBelles - Oval - Short
Lashes 👁️👁️
Everything you need for at home lash extensions
This lash glue and seal will keep your lashes on for up to 7 days! And yes it's waterproof 🙌 Apply a little glue to the lash band for extra hold.
LA MAESII Lash Cluster Glue, Lash Bond & Seal
Quickly and easily removes the glue from your lashes without damaging your natural lashes
EMEDA Cluster Lash Glue Remover
I've been using these lashes for a couple years now and they're so lightweight and easy to apply.
GEMERRY 280pcs D Curl Lash Clusters
This set has everything you need to pick up the lash clusters and apply them, and then to pinch the lashes to your natural lashes to secure the bond.
3-in-1 Lash Applicator & Precision Tweezers Kit
I've also used this brand and it's often on sale! The lashes hold up all week!
Cluster Lashes 40D Mixed Tray Wispy Extensions
Before cluster lashes I was an avid strip lash wearer. I always order my lashes from Amazon and love the fuller long look. These lashes really add drama to your look.
ALICROWN Eyelashes False Lashes 12 Pairs
This is my choice of lash glue for strip lashes. I really liked the dark color instead of clear as sometimes you can still see the clear glue but the black blends right in. The brush makes for easy application.
Ardell Duo Dark Brush on Adhesive
Makeup 💄
I don't wear a lot of makeup but these are the products I reach for as part of my makeup routine.
This color is everything! It looks so good on all skin tones and has a subtle gold shimmer finish. It fits in like buttah 🧈
Nars Talc-Free Blush
I don't like heavy coverage foundation so this lightweight skin tint with SPF 40 is perfect! Light coverage and protects from the sun with anti-aging ingredients. Yup, sign me up!
CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum with SPF 40 and Niacinamide - IT Cosmetics | Sepho
This product is so great! It provides light coverage with a super easy application using the included sponge. I also love that it has SPF 50 in it and won't cause break outs. It leaves a silky matte finish and gives a more even skin tone.
Your Skin But Better CC Airbrush Perfecting Powder SPF 50
I've been using this liquid eyeliner for years. It has a pointed tip for precise application and really stays all day without smudging or flaking.
ColorStay Ultra-Precise Line™ Liquid Liner
This primer is so lightweight and helps create a smooth canvas before applying makeup. It's a quick and easy application to reduce pore appearance and keep makeup lasting longer.
e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer