Once you realize there are drugstore products with the same miracle results as well known name-brand products, that is truly when the second part of your life truly begins. These 10 make-up products will help you from falling into the luring hands of Sephora. Imagine being able to not do the walk of shame as you leave with a tiny black and white striped bag with three products worth over half your check. It’s the free samples that really get you but imagine all the extra products you can buy when you’re balling out at CVS. I’m talking all the sour patch watermelons you could ever dream of.
To create a flawless look you’ll need a smooth canvas and the Aveeno MaxGlow Primer will get you just that. This two-in-one product will illuminate and prime your skin all in one swoop. For just $24 you can get two products for the price of one! A steal if I ever saw one.
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For less than $20 you can brighten and smooth your under-eye area for that “I got 8 hrs of sleep” look with Cetaphils’ Hydrating Eye Gel Cream. The hyaluronic acid goes deep to hydrate the delicate skin around the eye and lock on that luscious moisture. Dermatology and ophthalmologist tested and is clinically proven to be hypoallergenic and non-irritating. So both your face and your wallet will be relieved.
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Imagine going out into the scorching heat and coming back with your winged eyeliner in tact? Neither can I but for $14 it’s possible! This Olay Mist will hydrate your skin while also making sure your foundation stays right where it belongs.
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Laugh lines are completely natural and healthy but if you want to plump them up to get a smoother look then L’Oréals’ 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum is your new best friend. Hyaluronic Acid Serum would usually cost your a fortune but L’Oréal has made it accessible for just $30! Apply before your daily moisturizer and you can laugh the day away sans the lines.
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12 eyeshadows for $20, is this real life? That is less than half the price of the many eye-shadow palettes pedaled at Sephora with all the same colorful quality. So run don’t walk to CVS and get those eyes popping.
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Always wear sunscreen! If you take anything from this article besides a the money saving life-hack’s it’s that. Sunscreen is such an essential part to protect those precious skin cells and keep your skin looking right and tight for years to come. Neutrogena Age Shield Face provides the same benefits as any other sunscreen but for only $16. Protect your face and your wallet ASAP!
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Say goodbye to split ends and dry ends with just $5! For the price of a tall cafe latte you can have a shiny and luscious mane…imagine amber waves but on your head. Stunning. Thankfully the pack comes with three so you’ll have that Fabio hair for a while.
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Coming in over 20 shades Maybelline’s Matte Liquid Lipstick is a dream come true. Not only does it stay put all day but with so many options you can switch up your look every day of the week. A lip stain at Sephora could run you up to $40 while this Maybelline wonder is only $10. You can collect them all!
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Trying to get those kissable lips or maybe just want to get those crusties off so it doesn’t feel like your made of sandpaper? Then Burt’s Bees has just the thing. This product sooth’s and condition’s while also forming a protective layer to help restore the moisture to your lips. This 100% natural form of lip care uses Ceramide oils which are naturally occurring in ones own skin and helps use them as overnight repair.
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Last but not least, a glorious skin perfecting foundation that was designed with women of every color in mind. Boasting 20 shades and a price tag of only $12 CoverGirls’ Matte Ambition: All Day Foundation is a true testament to the power of drugstore dupes! It’s oil absorbing formula will bring out your natural skin tones while keeping the sweaty shine to a minimum.
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