Stop Hoarding Your Old Beauty Products, And Buy These

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An E.l.f. Cosmetics affordable cleansing balm that starts out solid, melts into an oil, and then turns into a milky texture to rinse off clean. It'll be so satisfying to watch your makeup practically wash away. Plus, it contains hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and peptides to leave your skin feeling smooth and hydrated.
Or, a beloved K-beauty cleansing oil designed to clean makeup residue, potentially clear up blackheads and sebum, and help minimize the appearance of pores and acne. Its hypoallergenic and gentle formula plays well with sensitive and acne-prone skin, and many reviewers actually use it as a step in their double cleansing routine. Double cleansing = using an oil-based cleanser (like this one) and then a water-based cleanser afterward!
An E.l.f. Cosmetics melting lip balm in the shade "Ecstatic," which reviewers say gives the same effortless, your-lips-but-better look as Clinique's "Black Honey" — but for a fraction of the price. This balm-lipstick hybrid glides right on, so you can add a sheer wash of color while keeping your lips hydrated. It's the kind of low-maintenance, throw-it-in-every-bag essential that makes getting ready way easier.
A hair wax stick formulated with beeswax, vitamin E, avocado oil, and more plant-based ingredients to provide a nongreasy, nonhardening solution to smoothing frizzy hairs and stray strands. This is especially great for fans of the slicked-back ponytail look.
A tube of Essence Lash Princess mascara to give you lashes so dramatic, no one will believe you when you tell them you bought it for less than $5 on Amazon. No need to spend hours wrestling with falsies to get the long lashes of your dreams. Reviewers also rave that this lasts all day. Thank goodness! You have better things to do than reapply throughout the day.
Or an E.l.f. tubing mascara that wraps each lash and gives it a length only false lashes could compete with. PLUS, it's resistant to clumping, flaking, and smudging...and if THAT wasn't enough, it comes off so easily that you'll no longer dread the process that is wiping off your mascara at the end of the day.
A rosemary mint scalp and hair-strengthening oil formulated with a combination of over 30 essential oils and nutrients to help nourish your locks, possibly increase circulation, and potentially provide relief to an itchy scalp. It's great for all hair types and works particularly well on types 3a–4c hair.
A colorful eyeshadow palette featuring 40 matte, shimmer, and metallic shades that'll make doing your eye makeup feel like painting. If you remember the James Charles x Morphe palette but never bought it because of its $40 price tag, then this veryyy similar under-$10 alternative is perfect.
A set of freckle pens (yes, you read that right) if you've always been a lil' jelly of your friends with natural freckles. Now, you can rock 'em too! The best part about these pens is they're waterproof, anti-stain, and feature a quick-drying formula so you can go about your day with confidence that your little secret won't be revealed via smudging.
A lightweight snail essence (no snails are harmed in the making of this product, promise) that'll deliver seriously good hydration, and can help brighten your skin and reduce/prevent acne. Plus, it sinks in fast without any sticky residue, so your face feels refreshed and bouncy, instead of a glazed donut left out too long.
A One/Size blurring setting powder — consider yourself warned: You will kick yourself for not owning this sooner because wowie, this stuff is GOOD. It helps to set makeup for long-lasting wear and without looking cakey, but wait! It does more! It also helps to decrease shine and the appearance of fine lines and pores. Airbrushed skin, here you come.
And if powder isn't your thing, then this Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray is a MUST! It'll help prevent smudging and fading. For context, it kept one BuzzFeed Swiftie's makeup in place ALL night when she went to The Eras Tour (a 3.5-hour-long show, mind you). If that's not a testament to how well it works, IDK what is.
The Olay Super Serum body wash — a little luxury for your shower that actually earns its spot in the corner with your shampoo and conditioner bottles. Packed with niacinamide, peptides, and vitamin C, it's like a fancy skincare cocktail, but for your whole body. Basically, if your skin could put in a special request at the bar, this would be it.
Or, a moisturizing body wash containing notes of white jasmine, red currant, and sweet amber to help make shower time a whole lot more luxurious for under $10. Reviewers say it smells JUST like Baccarat Rouge 540...without having to spend $335 on a bottle of perfume!
An E.l.f. liquid blush — whether you've been on the liquid blush train for some time now or you're looking to hop aboard, this less-than-$10(!!!) option is the perfect pick. It boasts gorgeous pigmentation and blends so smoothly. And! Reviewers say it's very similar to Rare Beauty's Soft Pinch liquid blush (which is more than double the price).
A pack of overnight hydrogel masks because anything that works tirelessly to improve skin while you channel your inner Sleeping Beauty is an automatic "add to cart" moment. To use, just pop it on after your nighttime skin routine, leave it on while you sleep (don't worry, it won't leave residue on your pillow), and remove it the next morning! It could help hydrate, brighten, tighten, and lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
A no-fuss self-tanning mousse that delivers a deep, bronzed glow minus the streaks or orange tones. This fast-developing formula gives you that just-back-from-vacation look without the sun damage. Because a great tan should be that easy!
A popular Nivea gel cream featuring a lightweight formula and a star ingredient called Q10 to help make your skin feel oh-so-smooth. Many reviewers report noticing that their skin was firmer with consistent use. Oh, and did I mention it costs less than $15?!!!
An under-eye brightener that's gone super viral super quick and FOR GOOD REASON! This awesome stuff contains hyaluronic acid and shea butter to nourish and brighten the area under your eyes. Your new holy grail for concealing dark circles hath arrived!
A wake-up eye gel formulated with hyaluronic acid and caffeine to help...well...wake up your eyes — and by that, we mean keep the skin around them hydrated while helping to cut down the appearance of puffiness and swelling. Evidence of the fact that you keep going to sleep too late because you can't stop watching Real Housewives, begone!
A L'Oreal glow-enhancing lotion that'll give the expensive bronzing drops you've been eyeing a run for their money. This glycerin-infused illuminator can be mixed with your favorite moisturizer or foundation and worn as a makeup base, OR as a highlight or bronzer. Glowy skin, here you come.
Bio-Oil, a cult-favorite skincare oil to help reduce the appearance of scars left behind by acne, pregnancy, injuries, or surgeries, thanks to a powerful (but gentle) combo of vitamin A, vitamin E, sunflower, lavender, and chamomile oils. Your skin will thank you.
A 2-in-1 eyeliner that also happens to be false eyelash glue because your time is precious, so saving yourself the step of having to apply eyelash glue OVER your eyeliner without smudging it in the process will really pay off in the long run.
A set of Hero Cosmetics acne patches you can apply over a popped whitehead. Simply put the patch over a zit, let it sit overnight or throughout the day, peel it off, and watch it take all the pore-clogging gunk with it.
A fan-favorite E.l.f. Cosmetics primer that glides on like butter and helps reduce the appearance of pores. In turn, this makes for SEAMLESS makeup application. When I say your foundation will GLIDE right onto your skin and look airbrushed, I mean it!!!
A body gel cream featuring a fast-absorbing formula that's essentially a drink of water for your skin. You may already be familiar with Neutrogena's Hydro Boost water gel face cream, and it's time to bring that same moisturizing goodness to the rest of your body.
A styling mousse that's especially great for folks with curly or textured hair. It's made with coconut and shea oils to help give locks some volume, definition, shine, and hold without unwanted stiffness. Say adios, crunchy hair!
A Briotech spray reviewers say is a GREAT alternative to the pricier Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Spray — both are formulated with hypochlorous acid. It'll help calm inflammation and redness. Just give your skin a little spritz and bask in the relief!
An E.l.f. Cosmetics creamy color corrector that boasts it can help camouflage skin discoloration, dullness, redness, and blemishes. It comes in five shades, so all you have to do is find the right color for your skin tone and apply it before applying your foundation or concealer.
A collagen hair protein treatment to help repair damage from things like heat, sun, and dye, just to name a few, because we want you to be able to do all the cool, experimental things with your hair. Go ahead — dye it, fry it, do whatever makes your heart happy. This stuff has your back.
A multi-balm hydrating collagen stick featuring a portable design that's super easy to bring on the go anytime your face is in need of a lil' moisture boost. Not only that, but this nifty stick may just help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, and smooth fine lines.
An eyebrow soap designed to help give sparse brows a more volumized look. It comes with an easy-to-use spoolie, and the soap is made of mild ingredients, so you can achieve that ~on fleek~ style quickly, easily, and for less money than the name brands — buh-bye, Anastasia Beverly Hills.
A biotin shampoo that could help hair look thicker by strengthening strands to prevent breakage. It's made with a blend of botanical extracts to help nourish and cleanse your scalp. If your shower had a VIP section, this bottle would definitely be on the list.
A pack of exfoliating pads aimed at helping reduce the appearance of pores. I know, I know — it sounds too good to be true, but gimme a second to tell you how these work. One side of the pad (the ~exfoliation side~) cleans out pores and dead skin cells, while the other side of the pad (the ~embossed side~) smooths and tones for a silky finish. Don't believe me? See for yourself!
A long-lasting liquid eyeliner that just so happens to be waterproof — a must for anyone whose tear ducts are suffering the consequences of summertime allergens. It's also great for those who live in an eternal state of sweat during the warmer months but still want their makeup to stay intact. Yes, it is possible!
A L'Oreal Paris rinse-out lamellar water treatment with a cult following that'll leave your locks looking shiny and silky in just eight seconds. Salon-level hair all day, every day, BB. It's like an espresso shot for your strands — fast and effective. Alexa, cue Sabrina Carpenter. ☕
A spray-application foundation that's super buildable for customizing your own level of coverage. Not to mention, it's v lightweight — and thank goodness for that because foundation that leaves your skin feeling oily and weighed down is just NOT the vibe anymore! When you want an airbrushed look, you also want an ~airy~ feel.
A Neutrogena moisturizing face sunscreen you'll want to add to your daily skincare routine PRONTO. Containing vitamin E and SPF 60, this serum provides hydration, UVA and UVB protection, and works great as a makeup primer, too! Oh, and it does it all without leaving behind a white cast on your skin.