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Stop spending your whole paycheck on one lipstick. This post was updated in March 2018.
Promising Review: "I've tried tons of different high-end and drug store foundations, but this beats them all! It covers absolutely everything — I usually have to set my forehead wrinkles with powder, but not anymore thanks to this. This makeup looks incredibly natural and I've gotten so many compliments. Beyond satisfied." —Claudya Kuykendall
Get it from Amazon for $8.97. Available in 14 shades.
Promising Review: "This is probably one of my favorite eyeliners of all time, and I don't think I'll be buying any other brand for a long time. The 'pencil' style provides more application control and precision, and the liquid liner goes on and stays on. You can also control the amount of product on the tip by shaking it. Absolutely love and highly recommend this product!" —Princess Kitten
Get it from Amazon for $8.59.
Promising review: "For only $4, you can experience this awesomeness
— buy this and treat yo' self! This gel applies very nicely, and I got four uses out of just one container." —karolinestaley
Get it from Sephora for $4.
It has almost 2,000 reviews on Amazon alone!
Promising review: "I am totally blown away by this product! I live in a warm climate and have oily skin, but by the end of my work day using this powder, my face is still very matte! I am THRILLED! I can't believe it." —Alexis Julian
Get it from Amazon for $6.99. Available in six shades.
Promising review: "This is absolutely the best mascara I've ever used! It's replaced by Benefit They're Real mascara, and is a dupe for the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara. But honestly? This one is better! Unlike BTS, this mascara doesn't smudge or flake, and it's budget-friendly. I will never go without it ever again!" —nathan145
Get it from Amazon for $6.49.
And check out our pick for the best cheap waterproof mascara on BuzzFeed Reviews.
The shade above is "Fresh as a Rose."
Promising review: "This is hands down my favorite lipstick. I think I've gone through at least three tubes so far! It stays on very well, but it isn't drying like many other long-lasting lipsticks can be. 'Plum Explosion' is my personal favorite color." —J. B. Morian
Get it from Amazon for $5.79. Available in 42 shades.
Promising Review: "This stuff smells so good and it sets my makeup beautifully. Especially when I bake my face, this spray brings the whole look together, giving a flawless finish! Saw it on Kylie Jenner's app for her makeup tutorial and decided to buy it for myself." —Queenie Tee
Get it from Amazon for $7.
Promising review: "Who'd have thought you could get excited about a facial scrub? I love this stuff! The ingredients are natural — nothing synthetic! It doesn't dry out my skin, and my cheeks are always baby soft after using it. This is my third time ordering this tube of green scrubbing greatness!" —BBQ222
Get it from Amazon for $5.21.
Promising review: "This tint is amazing! They go on smoothly, are highly-pigmented, and smell like Jello. It stays on for HOURS, even with lip balm over it, and you can easily add another coat mid-day to freshen up the color." —VenereVeritas
Get it from Amazon for $7.50. Available in 10 colors.
Promising review: "I get compliments on my highlighter all the time! This is an amazing dupe for the Kat Von D alchemist palette." —Kristopher R Kusack
Get it from Amazon for $8.89.
AND it'll have your skin looking smoother, plus the collagen and elastin proteins help reduce the appearance of fine lines.
Promising Review: "I have dry skin — or should I say, HAD?! Ever since I've started using this product, my skin has been as soft as a baby's bum and super hydrated! This moisturizer is inexpensive and so worth it — I'm sticking with it for life. Thank you, St. Ives; never, ever discontinue this product!" —JOanny
Get it from Amazon for $5.44.
Promising review: "This is a phenomenal product! I thought the pigmentation wouldn't be that good, but boy was I wrong! If you're looking for an affordable palette with great pigmentation and blendability, look no further! Every makeup lover should have this in their collection." —Peggy DeLucia
Get it from Amazon for $8.
Promising review: "It can be hard to find a foundation that isn't cakey or doesn't dry me out, since I have combination skin; but this is the PERFECT foundation!! It has a smoothing effect and looks absolutely flawless — I love it!" —Sara Briggs
Get it from Amazon for $5.47. Available in 39 shades.
Promising review: "Okay, this stuff is amazing! I've been using it for three weeks and it's the ONLY product that I can tell a difference with. This moisturizer is all natural and my skin soaks it right up — truly amazing! It's so smooth, creamy, and smells great, plus the price is spot-on. To be honest, it could sell for a lot more because it's that good. Please don't ever discontinue!" —Brittany Hemmingsen
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
These bad boys dissolve makeup, dirt, and oil with just a couple of swipes.
Promising review: "My face gets irritated from almost every other makeup removing wipe out there, but not with these. I've even tried organic ones that made my face sting and get red. I haven't had any issues with these and I've been using them for months." —Aleksandra Kosik
Get a two-pack of 25 from Amazon for $8.97.
And if you prefer a cleansing water, check out our pick for the best cheap makeup remover on BuzzFeed Reviews.
The review photo above is by far the best I've ever seen. 10/10.
Psst, this has over 11,000 reviews on Amazon and promises to combat blackheads and acne.
Promising review: "This will forever be a staple for me. I went through a horrible breakout and decided to use this: in six days, my skin cleared up significantly. This is definitely worth the investment! An all-natural skin clarifier and acne zapper! My hubby uses it also, and we will both will be supporters for life!" —DJ Freddie W.
Get it from Amazon for $8.95.
AKA it won't dry out your lips.
These lipsticks are also available in metallic matte shades, pictured above.
Promising review: "This is an excellent product: great formula, great value. It's also super long-lasting! " —Courtney
Get it from Amazon for $5.24. Available in 12 shades.
And if you're still looking for your perfect matte shade, check out our pick for best cheap matte lipstick on BuzzFeed Reviews.
You can use this as a bronzer, eye shadow, or highlighter.
Promising review: "This is the best drugstore highlighter EVER. I've tried so many high-end ones, and they don't even come close to this highlighter!" —Kassandra Barraza
Get it from Amazon for $9.97.
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.