There’s "cheap" for the sake of being cheap -- poor quality, terrible packaging and horrible ingredients that will likely encourage a breakout. But then there’s "good & cheap" -- the kind of cheap that makes a girl ask: "Wait. What? But how?” Well, we’re fans of the latter (#obvi). We love to be wow’d by beauty products that are so good, so effective, so pretty that we can’t believe they cost about the same as a venti skim latte. Click though to see the very best of what’s good AND cheap!
High impact lip color doesn’t need to have a high impact on your wallet. Available in 10 statement-making shades, Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid completely nails the liquid lipstick trend without stressing your purse strings.
$7.99, maybelline.com
If the current Korean beauty craze is calling your name -- answer! Plump, hydrate and smooth rough skin with this mix-it-yourself gel mask. You’re guaranteed to feel like an accomplished DIY Diva…and your skin will immerge a glowy vision of perfection!
$6, glowrecipe.com
Ring the alarm! This oil-free foundation can stomp with the best of them. And don’t let the "matte" reference scare you. This isn’t your nana’s matte (dull, one-dimensional, suffocating). NYX STAY MATTE BUT NOT FLAT LIQUID FOUNDATON provides full coverage galore, but leaves skin velvety smooth. This is matte 2.0 and you want to get involved!
$7.50, nyxcosmetics.com
Don’t forget to detox every now and then. Purge the impurities with this detoxifying charcoal-based soap. From head to toe, this all-purpose bar simplifies your shower situation. It’s the only one you need.
$4.99, yestocarrots.com
Treat yo self! And this nourishing, hydrating, sulfate-free shampoo is just that – a treat. Strand by strand, hair is indulged in a lush blend of coconut, avocado and olive oil. This moisture-boosting formula conditions as it cleanses. Ya gotta love a good multi-tasker!
$5.97, walmart.com
Let’s be honest -- who doesn’t want to smell expensive? Caresss Mystique Forever Body Wash is the first drugstore body wash we’ve come across that boasts top, middle and base fragrance notes. Fancy much? On top of that, the fine fragrance body wash outlasts your 8-hour workday…the jasmine & musk scent lingers for up to 12 hours. Ahh!
$3.99, target.com
