I love an affordable beauty buy, but it has to perform. I have personally tried and tested (and, in many cases, repurchased many times!) everything on this list and can personally tell you that these things work. And for the most part, they are all under $20! The exception to the $20 rule is the bag of magnesium bath flakes, which clocks in at $29 . . . but that’s warranted: the bag is huge and will last you for months.
This dandruff comb is borderline life-changing (so much so that I got it for my sisters–we are all obsessed in a gross kind of way!). I’ve purchased at least ten tubes of this amazing eleven-dollar foot cream over the years . . . I remember when it was $7! This cleansing balm is bananas and smells just like Noxzema (while you are there, check out Versed’s new cosmetics — especially the new lip serums!). Most recently, this $5 mascara is absolutely fabulous. I like it more than my $40 mascaras and have made this my everyday favorite. But truly, everything on this list is excellent!
PS – If you’re looking for more beauty favorites under $20, see my Versed Makeup Review!
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Dandruff Combgross but effectiveThis comb has little holes that fill up with dandruff or product buildup. So satisfying.Shop -
Gradual TanThis is the easiest way to add a little bit of color to your arms and legs as we get closer to warm weatherShop
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Tinted Lip SerumloveA new favorite. It reminds me so much of the tarte gloss sticks. Flamingo is my favShop
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Brightening Serumaffordable vitamin CThis is the best affordable Vitamin C serum I’ve tried!Shop
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Hair Waxfor frizzy bitsThis is my low bun must have. It keeps all of my little frizzy baby hairs slicked back.Shop
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Pimple PatchesObsessed with these, and they’re cute too.Shop
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Styling Creamfor air-dryingMy frizz-taming favorite. I use it anytime I air dry my hair.Shop
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Foot Peelgross but greatThe most satisfying — and now is the time to do it!Shop
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Pimple PatchThe best for bigger pimples. Always shocked by how much they pull out.Shop
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Bio-Collagen MaskA little annoying to sleep in, but nothing hydrates better!Shop
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Liquid BlushA really pretty blush at a great price.Shop
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Whitening Stripsgentle but effectiveThese are fantastic–super gentle, but really effective.Shop
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Body Lotionsmells so goodI love this vanilla body lotion. It smells incredible and it’s a great price.Shop
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Wet BrushA must for the pool, the beach, or when you’re fresh out of the shower.Shop
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Pore StripsI love these. Nothing gets the gunk out quite as well.Shop
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Foot Creambest $11 buyI am obsessed with this foot cream; leaves feet so soft!Shop
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Jelly MaskA super weird modeling mask; it feels so good on your skin!Shop
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Magnesium Bath Saltsbest buyThese magnesium salts are the real deal and the bag is HUGE!Shop
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Jawline Masklifts!I like to keep these in the fridge. I will leave them on for a while (like, a full hour!) for best results.Shop
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Lengthening Mascara$5I can’t believe how inexpensive this mascara is. It’s my current favorite.Shop
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Cleansing Balmnoxzema vibesThis is a GREAT cleansing balm, at a great price — and it smells just like old school Noxzema.Shop
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Loved this roundup! Affordable beauty finds that actually perform are such a win. Totally agree about the $5 mascara—sometimes the drugstore gems really outshine the pricey picks! Adding that dandruff comb and foot cream to my cart ASAP. Thanks for the honest recs!