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Home · Makeup

10 Beauty Products Under $10 to Inspire Your Inner Cookie

Get Cookie-fabulous without breaking the bank.

By Virginia Lowman · October 21, 2015October 27, 2020
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10 Under $10: Get Cookie Lyon’s Beauty Look

Get Cookie-fabulous without breaking the bank.

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Gorgeous Bold Lip

Cookie loves purple—she’s either wearing it as a fur or sporting it on her lips. Get the perfect Cookie-inspired pout with NYX Matte Lipstick in Aria.

$5.99, available at ulta.com

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Untamed Beauty

She wouldn’t be Cookie without a little sass and a touch of animal print. Embrace your inner feline with this gold  animal print Wild Compact Mirror. 

$8, available at charmingcharlie.com

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Sleek and Chic

Cookie’s edges are always laid, so her hair is always photo-ready. Tame fly-aways and control your edges with Design Essentials Sleek Edge Control. A little goes a long way and it’s great for short or long styles!

7.36, available at jcpenny.com

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Perfectly Sculpted

Cheek bones on fleek? Cookie’s face is always contoured to perfection, but she never looks overdone. These powder-based contour palettes from e.l.f are super pigmented, but don’t look harsh on the skin. Four options allow you to shade, highlight and slim your face without breaking the bank!

$6, available at eyeslipsface.com

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Stellar Mani

Trying not to splurge on a decadent manicure that you’ll only wear for a night or two? You can still get an Empire-worthy mani without spending too much cash. The Galaxy Effects Kit by Kiss allows you to create custom nail art with the perfect amount of shimmer. The perk? Since you’re doing it yourself, you create nail art that’s also work-friendly!

$9.99, available at drugstores

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Violet Rush

Not a fan of nail art? Not a problem. This GelColor voilet “Vampsterdam” shade from is the perfect lacquer to take you from day to night. Besides, it’s always good to rock a power color on your nails. You never know when you’ll take over a company—you’ve got to look the part!

$8, available at drugstores

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Brow Master

Empire fans know that Cookie is the brow queen. Her brows are always perfectly arched, not a hair out of place. Keep your brows prefectly shaped with Rimmel London Professional Eyebrow Pencil. 

$4, available at drugstores

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Lush Lashes

Lengthy lashes add romance to any beauty look. Keep all eyes on you with these voluminous Ardell Double Up Lashes in #201. So, whether you’re running an empire or simple dining with your beau, you’ll look glamourous and polished at all times.

$7.99, available at sallybeauty.com

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Signature Scent

For women on-the-go, this solid perfume is a God-send—we love easy-to-carry fragrance pot from Auric Blends. The Egyptian Goddess scent is feminine and long wearing and leaves a hint of mystery wherever you go. And, if you ever need to refresh, you can always rub your wrist in the scented balm and be on your way!

$8.95, available at auricblends.com

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On-The-Go Refresher

When you’re running about town and you don’t have time—or space—to carry your full skincare regimen, these convenient wipes that remove all traces of makeup without the mess. So, whether your carrying a cross body bag while shopping or a tiny chic clutch at a concert, you’re always just one wipe away from super fresh skin.

$12.50, tyrabeauty.com

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