The 30 Best Beauty Products Under $30
A high price doesn't always yield better results.
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When it comes to beauty products, a higher price doesn't always yield better results. I've experimented with zillions of makeup, hair, and skin care products to find what really works, and my daily regimen is equal parts luxe and lower priced. Here, 30 genius beauty essentials under $30 that prove you don't need to spend a lot to look and feel expensive.
Mario Badescu Facial Spray
I love this after a long day. I just spritz and deeply inhale and I am instantly relaxed.
Mario Badescu Facial Spray, $7; nordstrom.com
Lucas' Papaw Ointment
Works wonders as a lip conditioner, but you can also use it for just about anything else. It's great for scratches and cuts and everything in between.
Lucas' Papaw Ointment, $12; amazon.com
Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser
Great for dry skin; the rose smell makes me melt.
Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser, $18; glossier.com
Derma-E Glycolic Facial Cleanser
A wonderful cleanser for acne-prone skin.
Derma-E Glycolic Facial Cleanser, $12; amazon.com
Clinique Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment
Hands down the best lip treatment of all time. I put this on my lips at night to soothe and moisturize them. This product is a staple in my beauty cabinet.
Clinique Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment, $28; sephora.com
Aura Cacia Organic Deep Rosehip Facial Oil Serum
I like this because it's all natural and really protects my skin against winter's elements.
Aura Cacia Organic Deep Rosehip Facial Oil Serum, $13; amazon.com
Peter Thomas Roth Acne-Clear Invisible Dots
These work great on the little bumps that I sometimes get on my forehead and nose. I put the dots on at night and by morning the bumps disappear.
Peter Thomas Roth Acne-Clear Invisible Dots, $30; sephora.com
Alba Botanica Fast Fix for a Pimple Cream
Works quite well and I love that it's tinted.
Alba Botanica Fast Fix for a Pimple Cream, $5; target.com
Alba Botanica Good & Clean Pore Purifying Mini Peel
Use once a week for an at-home peel situation.
Alba Botanica Good & Clean Pore Purifying Mini Peel, $5; target.com
Alba Botanica 3-in-1 Clean Towelettes
You can use these to take off makeup, cleanse your skin, and/or tone. They're so versatile that I keep a pack in my car!
Alba Botanica 3-in-1 Clean Towelettes, $5; target.com
Mega Greens Galaxy Pack
This mask works great and I love the clean, cool feeling it leaves on my skin.
Glossier Mega Greens Galaxy Pack Detoxifying Face Mask, $22; glossier.com
Dr. Jart Pore Medic Pore Clear Mask
When I'm having a bad skin week I put one of these on and the next day I'm back to my normal self.
Dr. Jart Pore Medic Pore Clear Mask, $6; sephora.com
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Face Mask (Mix With Raw Apple Cider Vinegar)
This mask is so intense I only use it twice a month. It is extremely detoxifying and clarifying. I usually have to apply a heavy night cream after.
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay, $10.50; amazon.com
Karuna Anti-Oxidant+ Face Mask
Some of my favorite sheet masks! My skin glows like no other after these.
Karuna Anti-Oxidant+ Face Mask, $28; sephora.com
Boscia Pore Purifying Black Strips
Remember those pore strips that we all used in high school? Well, consider this the grown-up version.
Boscia Pore Purifying Black Strips, 12 strips for $28; sephora.com
Glossier Sheer Matte Lipstick in Cake
Hydration meets soft color for the perfect daytime tint. This is my new go-to.
Glossier Sheer Matte Lipstick in Cake, $18; glossier.com
Dior Diorshow Black Out Waterproof Mascara
I've been using Diorshow for the past 10 years. It never gets old and my lashes have never looked better.
Dior Diorshow Black Out Waterproof Mascara, $28; sephora.com
Dior Addict Ultra Gloss in Diorama
This gloss is fabulous! It's ultra plumping, ultra hydrating, and ultra shiny!
Dior Addict Ultra Gloss in 785 Diorama, $30; sephora.com
Honest Beauty Everything Cream Foundation in Camel
Gives a flawless look and is good for your skin too!
Honest Beauty Cream Foundation, $30; ulta.com
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