Under $15 Beauty Buys
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April 2, 2015
When it comes to beauty, I am totally fine with splurging. But I don’t always have the cash and I think we’ve all been in an emergency situation where the only option is CVS or Walgreens. Over the years, I’ve come to love some beauty products from drugstores. Here are the under $15 beauty products I use on a regular basis, all of which can be found in your local drugstore beauty section:
Vaseline is a treatment I use on my lips every night before bed. You can pile on chapstick all day, but nothing compares to good ole Vaseline. It makes my lips smooth, plump and fresh.
Aveeno &
I have very sensitive skin and 90% of the time, a new skin care product will cause some major breakouts. There are three brands I trust no matter what: Dermalogica, Bare Minerals and Aveeno. I always have Aveeno face wipes on hand and use their Positively Radiant moisturizer often. When I don’t have my Dermalogica cleanser, I know Aveeno’s products will keep me clear and hydrated.
While I’ve tried and loved other more expensive mascaras, I always find myself going back to Maybelline Full & Soft. I’ve used it for over 10 years. It lengthens and volumizes simultaneously, making it the perfect mascara. I am constantly asked what mascara I use and people are always shocked to find out it’s a $5 drugstore brand!
As I’ve shared in the past, I’ve literally used Physicians Formula bronzer for over 10 years. It’s so perfect for light everyday wear. I bust out the Dolce & Gabbana if I’m really going for some serious contouring, but Physicians Formula is my daily go-to.
I don’t care how full and lush your eyebrows are, you need a brow kit, even if it’s just to accent the shape. When I forget to do my brows, I feel so underdone. My powder always lands on them and makes them look lighter than they’re supposed to be, leaving me looking like I tried to dye them lighter or something – not cute. This ELF brow kit is the only one I use, and you just can’t beat that price!
What are your favorite drugstore beauty products?
Photo by Johnny Cheng.
March 4, 2015 @ 8:02 am
I have been meaning to try out the Physicians Formula bronzer for over a year now! Will definitely have to make a stop. And the eyebrow kit is such a good buy!
xx gabriella
pastelsandpastries.blogspot.ca
March 4, 2015 @ 9:03 pm
It is a great bronzer! Love it! And yes, I don’t know what I’d do without my ELF brow kit!!
March 4, 2015 @ 8:29 am
I LOVE all things Aveeno!! Great round up 🙂
xx
Lauren
FashionablyLo
March 4, 2015 @ 9:03 pm
Me too!! Thanks 🙂
March 4, 2015 @ 8:55 am
I like both Aveeno ad Vaseline!
X
Miri
http://currentlywearing.com
March 4, 2015 @ 9:03 pm
They’re both so great!
March 4, 2015 @ 9:34 am
Lovely picks Megan!
XO
Jeanne
http://fashionmusingsdiary.com
March 4, 2015 @ 9:03 pm
Thank you 🙂
March 4, 2015 @ 9:45 am
Definitely an Aveeno fan! Think I need to pick up the brow kit asap!
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
March 4, 2015 @ 9:03 pm
You do!!
March 4, 2015 @ 9:45 am
Totally agree about the Elf Brow kit! I use it everyday!
x. Sabrina | Simply Sabrina
March 4, 2015 @ 9:04 pm
Same!! It’s the best!
March 4, 2015 @ 9:52 am
You and me both, girl!! can never go wrong w/ aveeno!!!! HeartofChic.com
March 4, 2015 @ 9:04 pm
true dat!! 😉
March 4, 2015 @ 9:59 am
I love affordable beauty! Vaseline is one of my favorite go-to’s. I haven’t tried all of these though, will have to give them a try!
xx,
La Joie de Vivre
March 4, 2015 @ 9:04 pm
Let me know what you think!! xo
March 4, 2015 @ 12:42 pm
ELF Brow Kit is on point! Thanks for sharing!
March 4, 2015 @ 9:04 pm
No problem! Glad you like the list!
March 4, 2015 @ 2:27 pm
Love this!
Emma | With A City Dream
March 4, 2015 @ 9:04 pm
Thanks!
March 4, 2015 @ 5:02 pm
I have a tub of vaseline that I got for a wilderness medicine experiment last year (to build a waterproof fire! 😀 ), but have been trying to find other uses for it–definitely gonna start using it at night! :] Aveeno is wonderful too! 😀
Happy blogiversary! <3
March 4, 2015 @ 9:05 pm
You can also use it as a moisturizer for your hands and feet as you sleep!!
March 4, 2015 @ 9:48 pm
I love physicians formula. I will have to try the Vaseline lip therapy.
March 4, 2015 @ 10:52 pm
It’s amazing! You will love it 🙂
March 4, 2015 @ 10:34 pm
My favorite lotion is Nivea! Its super affordable and it feels amazing on my skin. Thanks for sharing these with us :]
Morgan Paige
http://www.mygorgeouschaos.com
March 4, 2015 @ 10:52 pm
I’ve never tried Nivea! I’ll definitely have to check it out. Thanks for the tip!
March 5, 2015 @ 2:55 am
I need to get some vaseline my lips are so dry
xo
http://www.laurajaneatelier.com
March 5, 2015 @ 4:28 pm
It works so well!
March 5, 2015 @ 2:57 am
Yes to Tomatoes Clear Skin Activated Charcoal Bar Soap
March 5, 2015 @ 4:28 pm
Oooh never tried it! Sounds amazing!
March 5, 2015 @ 5:13 am
Love your picks!
March 5, 2015 @ 4:45 pm
Thanks! 🙂
March 5, 2015 @ 9:46 am
My drugstore beauty products are vaseline, and Nivea body wash, along with whatever catches my eye. My budget is limited to mainly those kind of necessities, and staying moisturized is a must.
March 5, 2015 @ 4:45 pm
You’re the second person to mention Nivea! Definitely trying it out now 🙂
March 5, 2015 @ 10:45 am
I’ve really been wanting to try Aveeno! I have pretty sensitive skin too, and I’ve tried to many different things, but nothing has stuck.
March 5, 2015 @ 4:46 pm
Aveeno is awesome!! And it’s all natural I think!
March 5, 2015 @ 3:40 pm
eos lip balm! That has to be everywhere I go!
March 5, 2015 @ 4:28 pm
Really?! That stuff dries out my lips SO BAD!!
March 5, 2015 @ 5:49 pm
Love Aveeno products, really make it work for me!
March 7, 2015 @ 9:19 pm
They’re so great!!
March 6, 2015 @ 12:28 am
Interesting. I should try that brow kit. It’s so cheap; why not?
March 7, 2015 @ 9:19 pm
Exactly! That was my thought in trying it and now I’m hooked!
March 6, 2015 @ 2:53 am
I use Aveeno positively radiant as well! I also really dig the Maybelline FIT foundation sticks and Loreal Brow Fantasy. I only recently started filling in my brows and it makes SUCH a difference!
March 7, 2015 @ 9:20 pm
Oooh, never tried either one. Adding them to the list! And yes, filling in your brows is life-changing! Your eyebrows are the most defining feature of a face so it makes a huge difference.
March 6, 2015 @ 9:15 am
I love most Maybelline products! The Maybelline age rewind concealer is my holy grail product! I’m in college so it definitely helps hide the fact that I was up late writing papers! lol 🙂
March 7, 2015 @ 9:20 pm
Never heard of it!! I will have to try it 🙂
March 7, 2015 @ 6:30 am
Great to know this, thank you.
March 7, 2015 @ 9:20 pm
Glad you found it helpful!