You don’t have to spend a fortune to look like a million bucks. In fact, these budget beauty picks are all $10 or less. Feel free to stock up on these wallet-friendly buys; they prove you can look good without emptying your wallet!
Wet ‘n Wild Glassy Gloss Lip Gel
I’ve been using Wet ‘n Wild products since I was a kid on a limited allowance, and I haven’t stopped loving the brand now that I’m an adult with an actual job. In fact, one of the secret cheapies I swear by is their Glassy Gloss Lip Gel. At $2.99 a pop, these lip glosses are a great steal. They impart a sheer wash of color to lips and are great worn alone or over your favorite lip color. At the price, you can afford to buy a few to stash in your purse, your car or wherever you’ll need a quick touch up.
($2.99, Drugstore.com)
Eyeko Cheeky Colour Blush Duo
These pressed powder blushes are supposed to be highly pigmented, and add a pearlescent sheen to skin. Each compact is double-sided, with blush on one and a mirror plus a mini blush brush on the other side. Available in 3 colors – Make Out, bright pink-y shades that double as a 2 in 1 highlighter/blush effect; My Coral Crush, a shimmery coral, and Glow Getter, a pale, shimmery pink that’s perfect for fair skin (that would definitely be mine!)
($10, CherryCulture.com)
Rimmel London Glam Eyeshadow Trio
A trio of complementary shadows designed to be worn alone or together for a more dramatic look, these shadows are highly pigmented and super blendable. Available in 4 colors – Fever (pink-y/purple,) Maritime (blue,) Orion (brown,) and Tempting (green.) At such a bargain price, you could easily buy all four trios if you wanted to!
($4.99, Ulta)
Sinful Colors Professional Nail Enamel
For a budget-friendly nail enamel, look no farther than Sinful Colors. Available in a wide variety of shades, you’ll be able to find at least one to fall in love with. Although at these prices, I dare you to try to stop yourself from buying more than one! Whether on fingers or toes, Sinful Colors Professional Nail Enamel will help complete your look.
($2.99, Drugstores)
Beautique Eye Pencil
This eye pencil doesn’t pull or scratch the lid like other cheap eyeliner pencils can, and a wide variety of colors means you can find one for all of your eye looks. These pencils are highly pigmented, as well, and can easily be used for soft or more dramatic eyes. Plus, they’re the perfect size to throw in your purse for touch-ups on the go.
($1.99, Sally Beauty Supply)
What are your favorite budget beauty buys? Do you use any of the products shown here, or do you prefer something different? Don’t be shy; tell us in the comments!