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Dazzle on a Dime

Whether you want to be elegantly understated or playfully bold, you can shimmer whatever your budget. Check out our favorite glittering products under $10—and a few splurges, too. 
By Tasha Turner · Updated October 27, 2020
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Nail Polish: Save

Sally Hansen Gem Crush in Cha-Ching ($7, drugstores)
Nails are all about texture at the moment—add some with this silver-speckled ruby red polish.  

Dazzle on a Dime
Lucas Visser
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Nail Polish Splurge

Essie Nail Polish in Toggle to the Top ($9, essie.com)
Layer a glitter polish over your favorite red or bling out just one nail.  

Dazzle on a Dime
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Mascara: Save

Milani Sparkling Top Coat Mascara ($7, milani.com)
Make your fringe truly spectacular with this glittery mascara.  

Dazzle on a Dime
Lucas Visser
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Mascara: Splurge

Ramy OMG! 2-in-1 Mascara and Eyeliner ($24)
For maximum impact, large mica particles in glitter provide a sparkly accent with just a few coats.  

Dazzle on a Dime
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Shadow: Save

Revlon ColorStay Shadow Links in Pearl ($3, revlon.com) 
For a red carpet-worthy wow, apply shimmer wherever you would like to draw light. We recommend just under your brows or at the inner corners of eyes.  

Dazzle on a Dime
Lucas Visser
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Shadow: Splurge

MAC Cosmetics Eye Shadow in Moth ($15, maccosmetics.com) To give the eyes a lift, sweep iridescent shadow from lid to brow bone.

Dazzle on a Dime
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Lip Gloss: Save

Revlon ColorBurst Crayon Collection ($9, drugstores)
This chubby gloss is majorly moisturizing while still leaving a subtle shimmer.  

Dazzle on a Dime
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Lip Gloss: Splurge

Lancôme Gloss in Love ($27, lancome-usa.com)
A Sparkling gloss adds depth and dimension to lips.  

Dazzle on a Dime