10 Under $20 Beauty Products If You're Still Recovering from Holiday Spending
Yes, Christmahanakwanza has come and gone but the aftershock it had on our pockets lingers. As much as we love the holidays, the gift-giving season is rough on our cash supply. If you're anything like us, you're still recovering.
However, your beauty routine shouldn't suffer! Whether you're out of makeup remover, still trying to rid your nails of all that NYE glitter polish, or simply looking for some retail therapy after a long day of classes, there's a cost-effective option out there for you. Click through our slideshow above for proof!
Art by Wesley Johnson1/11No need to deprive yourself of some beauty goodies while your wallet is bouncing back.
Photo: Courtesy of Tatcha2/11Tatcha Aburatorigami Japanese Beauty Papers
Made of the Abacá leaf, native to the Philippines, these oil-absorbing papers are a cult favorite for ridding skin of unwanted shine. Now rolled into a travel-size tube, these papers can be used on the go!
Photo: Courtesy of Maybelline New York3/11Maybelline New York Eye Studio Master Graphic Liquid Marker Eyeliner in Striking Black
Draw on the perfect cat eye with this marker-like liner. Make it as dramatic or precise as you like. With this bad boy, you’ve got options.
Photo: Courtesy of Paul & Joe4/11Take your pick from an array of bright lipsticks. The pretty cases are sold separately, so feel free to collect a few to mix and match your lip colors as you please.
Photo: Courtesy of Yes To5/11Yes to Cucumbers Eye Makeup Remover Pads
A makeup remover wipe that gets rid of stubborn waterproof mascara while soothing and moisturizing the sensitive skin around your eyes? Sign us up! Plus, the travel-friendly packaging make these wipes easy to throw in an overnight or gym bag. You know, the times when you’d need them most.
Photo: Courtesy of Acure6/11Acure Organics Brightening Facial Scrub Sea Kelp + CGF
Give your skin a refreshing scrub with this deep-cleansing eoliator. French green clay will unclog congested pores and lily stem cells will leave you with a radiant complexion. Who doesn’t want that?
Photo: Courtesy of Butter London7/11Glitter Scrubbers Textured Remover Wipes
Still stuck with remnants of your holiday glitter polish? Wipe it all away like magic with these handy cloths. If you’re worried about drying out your nails, don’t be. These hydrating sheets are infused with vitamin E and aloe to keep your tips in top shape.
Photo: Courtesy of MAC8/11M.A.C. has another stunning collaboration on the way this time with Isabel and Ruben Toledo, an imaginative pair known for their artsy fashion designs and illustrations. Case in point: mini work-of-art nail lacquers that will look as pretty on your vanity as they do on your tips. Run, don’t walk, to the mall on January 29 to get your first look.
Photo: Courtesy of Shea Moisture9/11Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Body Lotion
An affordable (yet ultra luxurious) lotion is an absolute must-have for the rest of these cold winter months. This one is packed with nourishing shea butter, coconut oil, and hibiscus to keep bundled-up skin soft and even toned. You’ll emerge in the spring with radiant skin.
Photo: Courtesy of Zoey Van Jones10/11Zoey Van Jones Brow Studio Tinted Brow Gel
If you’ve been using your mascara brush to tame unruly brows, we applaud your ingenuity. But wouldn’t it be fun to try a fancy brow groomer? Brush yours with this tinted brow gel in the shade closest to your hair color. It offers instant polish and is packed with biotin, an ingredient known to condition and strengthen strands.
Photo: Courtesy of Flower11/11Flower Transforming Touch Powder-To-Crème Blush
We’re all about a beauty innovation, and this super-cool blush transforms from a loose powder to a pretty, blendable crème once applied to the skin. Adding a pop of color to your cheeks is the perfect way to perk up a drab winter complexion.
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