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Low Maintenance Haircare, Skincare, and Beauty Products That Won't Break The Bank

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Affordable, low-maintenance, and high-quality products! I've tried drugstore brands, salon-quality brands, and these are the best haircare skincare, and beauty products that won't break the bank
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Haircare

Affordable salon-quality hair products that work well! Take it from someone who's tried all sorts of brands from drugstore to $80 salon brands. 

 
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The best clarifying shampoo that really cleans and doesn't dry out your hair. I use this once a week
Kristin Ess Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo for Build Up, Dirt + Oil ...
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I use this once a week before the kristin ess deep clean clarifying shampoo and my hair feels like it's as clean as when I leave the hair salon!
Dove Beauty Clarifying Foaming Scalp Repairing Hair Scrub - 9oz
 
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I get the liter bottle from Target but you can also purchase this brand at Walmart, Ulta, Amazon, and other stores
Kristin Ess The One Signature Shampoo - Target
 
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I've been following Blake Lively's anti conditioner protocol for years and I just use this leave in conditioner spray after the shower
Kristin Ess Weightless Shine Leave In Conditioner Spray For Dry ...
 
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I've got thick hair and a LOT of it and so I've broken a lot of hair ties, but these are great!!
Gimme Beauty No Damage Hair Ties - Black Onyx
 
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This is my favorite brush because it's gentle and easy to keep clean
FRAMAR Detangling Hair Brush - Black
 
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You'll be amazed (and probably a little grossed out) at how clean your hair brushes are after using this tool
Kitsch Eco-Friendly Hair Brush Cleaner Tool

Skincare

 
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A little pricier than the other products but a little goes a long way and it will last a long time!
The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser - TULA - Ulta Beauty
 
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I put this on 2-3 times a week before bed and I wake up to my face clear and fresh and smooth!
Good Molecules - Overnight Exfoliating Treatment - Ulta Beauty
 
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A tiny little dot of this stuff goes a long way and when I remember to use it regularly, it makes a big difference!
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream | Hydrating Cream
 
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I've been using this toner for probably a decade now
Glycolic Acid Toner - Anti Aging - Mario Badescu

Beauty

 
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I don't like makeup that you can feel so this is a great breathable and buildable option for foundation
Hint Hint Skin Tint - Morphe 2 | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is a great affordable volumizing mascara
Volum' Express The Falsies Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
 
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A little pricier but still a great mascara!
Benefit Cosmetics - Roller Lash Curling & Lifting Mascara | Ulta Beauty
 
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Chapped lips are no match for this!!
Lip Wax (Stick) - Mario Badescu