Beauty on a Budget: Affordable Products That Deliver
By Chantel Hardison
Makeup trends are changing faster than you can say TikTok. Thankfully in today’s beauty world, there are many alternatives to viral products that deliver results without breaking the bank! In this article, we will explore budget-friendly makeup products that professionals are keeping stocked in their makeup kits.
Our Skincare Savior
Weleda Skin Food Light Nourishing Cream - $19.99
Made from natural plant-based ingredients, this lightweight moisturizer contains a vibrant herbal blend of chamomile, calendula, limonene, and pansy that will leave your senses invigorated and make your skin feel hydrated like you just left the spa. Great for all skin types but does also come in a heavier weight version for those with drier skin.
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Our Powerful Primer
E.L.F. Cosmetics Power Grip Primer - $10.00
It didn’t earn the title “#1 Primer in America” for nothing! This gel-based hydrating face primer not only smooths and hydrates the skin, it also grips your foundation all while maintaining a naturally dewy finish. To add to its overachieving functionality, E.L.F products are cruelty-free AND vegan!
Our Faithful Foundation
Maybelline FIT ME Foundation - $10.99
The most beloved mass-produced foundation packs a punch by offering 12-hour wear in a lightweight formula. It not only features micro-powders to control shine and blur pores, it's also oil free, fragrance free and non-comedogenic. This formula is offered in 40 inclusive shades spanning across three undertones.
Our Essential Eyeliner
Wet n Wild Breakup Proof Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - $6.99
Holy moly! If you want waterproof, smudge-proof, fade-proof, flake-proof and cry-proof, then look no further. This 16-hour formula delivers rich pigment in a pen system with a fine brush tip that can create a line so sharp, it can cut off your ex. Available in black and brown.
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Our Coveted Concealer
NYX Bare With Me Concealer Serum - $12.00
This water-based liquid concealer boasts skin loving ingredients such as tremella mushroom, cica extract and green tea. It provides 24 hours of hydration in this lightweight, medium coverage, blendable formula. Available in 17 shades that can be used on the face AND the body.
Our Bronzer Bestie
Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer - $16.99
Summer never ends with this bronzer. An ultra-luxurious formula infused with murumuru butter to deliver the most radiant tropical glow. Rich in essential fatty acids and pro-vitamins that melt into the skin, this bronzer will have you looking like you just came back from vacation in Barbados. The bronzer comes in 8 different shades to choose from.
Our Beloved Blush
L’Oréal Infallible 24h Fresh Wear Blush - $15.99
Transfer-proof, waterproof and the ability to withstand heat and sweat makes this blush the perfect addition to the Infallible lineup. This 24-hour blush gives a weightless yet bold pop of color. While this newer formula is only currently offered in 4 shades, with its growing popularity, maybe we will see shade extensions in the future.
Our Mascara Marvel
L’Oréal Voluminous Original - $9.99
L’Oreal kicks up the volume with their Voluminous mascara. Building up to 5x fuller and thicker lashes, this formula comes waterproof and washable. Contains Ceramide-R and Panthenol to condition lashes leaving them flexible to the touch without flaking. It also comes in a variety of shades such as Cobalt Blue, Deep Burgundy, Deep Violet, Deep Green in addition to three different blacks and a black-brown.
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Our Shadow Superstar
Colour Pop Shadow Palettes - $14.00 - $35.00
These adorable palettes not only pull you in with their eye-pleasing color stories but the pigmentation and quality of these palettes rivals the prestigious names. Offered in x9 to x30 combinations which include a variety of glittery to matte textures, these shadows will enable you to create any look you desire without betraying the budget.
Our Leading Lipsticks
L’Oréal Colour Riche Original Creamy Hydrating Satin Lipstick - $11.00
A classic beauty that applies like butter and comes in 52 expansive shades, this pigmented lipstick is infused with Argan oil and Vitamin E for a comfortable wear and smooth, satin finish. Claims include no bleeding, smearing, migrating, smudging or feathering which ensure this formula is always ready to show up and show out.
In conclusion, achieving beauty on a budget is completely feasible with all the revolutionary products on the market today. Anyone can build a comprehensive makeup regimen that delivers professional-level results without breaking the bank. So, indulge in these affordable gems and embrace the art of beauty while sticking to your budget.
Edited by ALEXIA on July 14th, 2024
