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    Just 27 Affordable Beauty Products That Do Exactly What They Promise

    These budget beauty items yield truly powerful results.

    1. L’Oreal Paris Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water revamps your hair quicker than you can say "abra cadabra!" This rinse out treatment uses a blend of moisturizers and amino acids to reverse damage in seconds, making your tresses feel light as a feather while looking shiny and feeling silky.

    2. Mighty Match Pimple Spot Treatment battles blemishes and stops you from picking at your face, which just causes further inflammation and more bacteria. These grab the goo out of your zit while you binge Netflix or get some beauty rest: simply apply the sticker to the pimple and in six hours, your uninvited guest will have reduced in size (or disappeared altogether).

    3. Differin Gel is truly acne's arch nemesis because it speeds up the exfoliation process and fights dark spots and acne with just a drop. Best of all, is this product is nonirritating, fragrance-, oil-, and alcohol-free.

    4. Tend Skin Solution tackles razor bumps and ingrowns leaving you with impeccably smooth skin. After applying this, no one will be able to tell whether you chose laser or razor — it can eradicate even redness that occurs after waxing and electrolysis.

    Reviewer photo of before and after using Tend Skin solution on underarms

    5. L'Oreal Paris Root Cover Up is beloved for its hard work and dedication to concealing grays and new growth in between colorings. Their ammonia- and peroxide-free formula won't stain or smear so feel free to run your fingers through your gorgeous mane.

    6. Lovoir Winged Eyeliner Stamp creates the perfect winged eyeliner every 👏 single👏 time👏. AND it will last! Whether you're sweating, swimming, or crying, you can confidently wipe your eyes without fear of messing up your purr-fect cat-eye.

    7. Cali White Activated Charcoal & Organic Coconut Oil Teeth Whitening Toothpaste removes yellow stains *and* bad breath. This blend of tea tree oil, coconut oil, xylitol, and peppermint oil fight stains and bacteria to leave behind a set of pearly whites.

    8. 24-Hour Edge Tamer lays your edges, moisturizes your hair, and smooths hair for protective styling. It's made with argan oil which helps seal split ends, adds shine without weighing hair down, *plus* it comes in 16 different amazing scents.

    Reviewer photo of hair after using 24 Hour Edge Tamer

    9. L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation feels like Tinkerbell applied your makeup with a light but magical touch. The formula glides on your skin then dries to a semi-matte finish and stays put! It blurs redness, acne, and lasts all day — sign me up!

    Reviewer before and after photo of face with and without foundation

    10. Cirepil The Original Blue Wax aims to make at home waxing quick and painless. These high-quality beads gently wrap around head to toe body hair allowing for easy breezy removal and no wax strips needed, meaning you'll save some dough without compromising quality.

    Reviewer before and after photo of blue wax results on underarms

    11. Batiste Dry Shampoo quickly removes excess oil from your roots. Now you can sport that ~va va volume~ in between blowouts and no one will notice that it's not fresh from the salon.

    Reviewer before and after photo of dry shampoo results

    12. Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips digs deep within your pores to remove dirt and oil. Those yucky blackheads are no match for these babies, so wave bye-bye because enlarged pores are now officially a thing of the past.

    13. BestLand Hair Finishing Stick tames fly aways that refuse to cooperate. This petite stick fits in a purse or pocket for your convenience — just pop it out to instantly slick back and moisturize unruly strands without weighing your hair down.

    14. Lavinso Foot Exfoliation Peeling Mask sloughs off dead skin and calluses so your feet feel and look as soft as a baby's bottom. No scrubbing needed — just slip your cuties into these booties for intense exfoliation and a ton of moisture.

    15. Bestool Detangling Brush cuts the detangling process for curlies in half! The ergonomic shape and unique design allows for a painless hair-smoothing process with minimal hair loss involved.

    16. Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo allows you to put black tops back in your wardrobe. This shampoo contains 1% ketoconazole (safe for dyed or chemically treated hair!) which washes away dandruff, flaking, scaling, and itching.

    Reviewer photo of scalp before and after using dandruff shampoo

    17. Nail-Aid Keratin 3 Day Growth glides on smooth to give you healthier, longer, thicker nails thanks to a blend of keratin amino acids. Simply use as a base and top coat to watch your nails reach new heights.

    18. Neutrogena Hydro Boost blasts moisture back into your skin thanks to hyaluronic acid, which helps banish dryness and lock in hydration. This noncomedogenic beauty staple is also oil-free, dye-free, and fragrance-free!

    Reviewer before and after photo of face results from moisturizer

    19. Bed Head Wave Artist delivers deep beach waves to give everyone major hair envy. The ceramic-coated iron heats up to 400 degrees to give every strand some seriously sculpted ripples without any frizz or friction.

    20. Lanoplips Ointment 101 kicks dry skin to the curb. This cruelty-free cult fave can be used on everything from brows to toes; it uses vitamin E and other moisturizing agents to cure dry lips, cracked skin, tame unruly brows, and ease itching caused by psoriasis and eczema.

    21. Silicone Face Mask Brush makes applying beauty masks a breeze (it's especially if, like me, you can NEVER get an even application of product on your face). This guarantees that every inch of your face will be evenly coated and equally pampered.

    Reviewer photo of silicone mask brush next to face with mask applied using brush

    22. Flexible Curling Rods give fabulous curls sans the harm that you'd get from using a hot curling iron (bye bye heat damage!). Just roll your wet or dry hair into the rods for a few hours for some seriously juicy curls. The rods are soft and comfortable enough to wear overnight or during the day so it won't get in the way of your beauty rest or your busy day.

    23. Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Eyeshadow Primer turns your eyelid into the perfect canvas — no more creasing or muddy eyeshadow that looks a mess because of oily lids. The non-greasy pearl powder packed formula makes sure your eyeshadow stays put all day long.

    24. Cuticle Guard Tape helps you do the unthinkable — color inside the (manicure) lines! Just swipe the latex tape around cuticules and let it dry and simply peel it off when you're done painting your nails. This genius product will have everyone asking which salon you go to because this tape? It makes home manicures look professional.

    Reviewer before and after photo showing how to use nail latex tape

    25. Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick is perfect for anyone tired of re-applying their lipstick after every sip or kiss. It glides on evenly and settles at a matte finish that won't dry your lips out! Finally, a lippie that won't smudge or budge and comes in 45 beautiful shades.

    26. L'Oreal Paris Unbelieva-Brow Gel delivers on its promise of dream grows. This gel thickens brows with a tinted, sweat-resistant formula that looks soft and natural, plus won't wear off until your day is done.

    Reviewer before and after photo using brow gel

    27. Donut Hair Bun Maker ensures you always have a perfectly positioned ballerina bun 100% of the time. The kit comes with seven donut bun makers in varying sizes from small to large, 20 bobby pins, and five hair bands. Now you'll be able to create the perfect chignon worthy of a wedding or a high bun perfect for casual days on your first try.

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