Face it: It’s not always easy keeping up with the always-flawless and filthy-rich Duffs and Hiltons. So you don’t make millions a year jet-setting here and there. So what? With the help of these budget-friendly beauty products, you too can play up your bombshell attributes.
Lurking in the shadows of drugstores across America are pots of gold in the form of eye color in every shade in the rainbow. Lucky for you, you don’t have to spend much to be able to snag a trio of your favorite colors with Max Factor’s line of eye candy, MAXeye Shadow. $4.69
Open your eyes to the possibilities of living like a queen for less with Cover Girl’s Queen Collection Volume Mascara. A bargain buy for any doe-eyed diva wanting to maximize her potential. $5.89
Never again will you fear that your neck and ears don’t match your face in every possible lighting situation. Color coordinate your skin to your powder with L’Oreal’s True Match Super-Blendable Powder. $9.99
Whether you’re going for goth, girl-next-door, smoky, or simple, line ’em up with Revlon’s ColorStay Eyeliner in black/brown. Its smooth quality is on par with pencils costing three times as much. $6.49
Score that “I just came in from a frisky romp in the snow” look with Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin Blends Sheer Highlighting Blush. The rainbow of colors from blush to bashful will have you exclaiming “How ’bout them apples?” without saying a word. $10.99
In pout-popping hues such as drumbeat red and cinnamon toast, L’Oreal’s Colour Riche is a luxury you can’t afford not to indulge in. The emollients soften lips and the color holds up to department store sticks. $4.99
Celeb makeup artist Sonia Kashuk creates affordable items for Target. Her eponymous Perfecting Liquid Makeup is a crucial component to achieving a flawless face on the cheap. $10.49
Take it all off at the end of the day with Almay Hypo-Allergenic Eye Makeup Remover Pads, possibly the gentlest makeup remover on the market under 10 bucks. No need to rinse afterwards—just wipe and go. $4.99
Total cost for all these great items? $58.52 before tax. I don’t know about you, but I’ve spent two times more on two items from other beauty retailers…and that’s only on eye makeup. Beauty can be a bargain.
