Skip To Content

    We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

    22 Skincare Products Under $5 That'll Actually Work

    Check these out before you decide to buy another overpriced skincare product!

    We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Oh, and FYI — prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication.

    1. COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches cheaply but effectively treat acne while protecting skin from bacteria and absorbing the gunk of whiteheads.

    2. L'Oreal Paris Hydra-Renewal Continuous Moisture Cream with Pro-Vitamin B5 inexpensively hydrates skin and helps minimize pores.

    3. L'Occitane Smoothing & Beautifying Almond Body Milk uses powerful almond extracts to continuously moisturize your skin every day. Get a sample for a low price and try it out!

    4. Sephora Collection Charcoal Nose Strip simply removes blackheads, impurities, and excess oil.

    5. Feeling Beautiful Manuka Honey & Tea Tree Oil Foaming Clay helps purify your pores and control oily skin for a great price!

    6. Revlon Kiss Lip Balm smoothly glides on with SPF 20 to give you kissable lips.

    7. NIVEA Men Maximum Hydration Protective Lotion beats out overpriced lotions by hydrating dry and burned skin.

    8. SheaMoisture African Black Soap affordably cleanses, hydrates, and calms problem skin.

    9. Olay Daily Facial Hydrating Grapeseed Cleansing Cloths are activated by water to exfoliate, hydrate, cleanse, and remove makeup all-in-one.

    10. St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Face Scrub gently scrubs off dead skin for a brighter and smoother complexion.

    11. Sephora Collection Sleeping Mask soothes and moisturizes your skin overnight at a low price.

    12. Olay Regenerist Luminous Brightening Cream Face Cleanser helps give you a million dollar glow without breaking the bank.

    13. Ambi Skincare Fade Cream helps get rid of those unwanted dark spots and acne scars for an overall even complexion!

    14. E.L.F Lip Exfoliator is infused with oils to gently exfoliate dry, chapped lips without the effort.

    15. Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner helps minimize pores, eliminate acne, and improve skin texture.

    16. Sephora Collection Micellar Cleansing Water & Milk is a perfect cheap solution to effectively remove dirt and makeup from your skin.

    17. Alba Botanica Hawaiian Detox Cleanser uses volcanic clay extracts to give your skin a luxury cleansing experience.

    18. Maybelline Expert Eyes Makeup Remover is oil-free and defeats stubborn eye makeup, without being overpriced.

    19. Pond's Dry Skin Cream is a classic formulated to affordably rejuvenate parched skin.

    20. L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Intensive Anti-Aging Day Cream Moisturizer helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

    21. Clean & Clear Persa-Gel10 Acne Medication has a maximum strength formula to help treat breakouts and pimples.

    22. And Johnson's Baby Oil Aloe Vera Gel protects and moisturizes skin of all ages!

    Now, since you've saved some money — what are you going to do with all that extra cash?

    Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

    Looking for the perfect gift for any occasion? Check out all of BuzzFeed’s gift guides!