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    35 Cheap Things That'll Give You A Total Makeover Even If You're Broke

    New you, same bank account.

    1. A set of A:t Fox peeling pads that'll bring high-end skincare right to your *fingertips* for super cheap. Each pad has two dual-textured sides to clear breakouts, exfoliate dead skin cells, and brighten your complexion in just one, two, swipe.

    2. A super-comfy T-shirt dress so you have something a little more ~upscale~ to throw on when paired with either tights or flats. And you better bet you'll feel like you're still in your PJs while at work. Best Dressed, INDEED.

    3. A charcoal toothpaste, because this'll give you fresh pearly whites without costing you a lot of *green*, making a mess of your sink, OR requiring any more effort than just regularly brushing. Splurge-worthy whitening or cheap toothpaste? We'll let our admirers decide.

    4. A Punky semi-permanent hair color for a treatment that works on even dark hair (!!!) and puts expensive dye jobs to SHAME. Its shades are super saturated, can last over 25 washes, and conditions while it treats your tresses. Meaning you'll have a whole month of colorful, shiny hair.

    5. A bottle of Teddie Organics rose water toner spray that'll tell redness and oily T-zones to take a hike and leave you with a dewy, refreshed complexion that lasts allll day. You just have to spritz.

    6. A pair of scalloped ballet flats so you can put your ~foot down~ on boring options and easily look polished every day — all while saving your hard-earned cash.

    7. A cult-favorite Fenty lipstick, because reviewers agree this shade of red looks amazing on EVERYONE. Meaning you rock a chic red lip every darn day to change your whole look with just a swipe.

    8. A facial hair remover to remove peach fuzz painlessly (and without paying for a wax). It's gentle, precise, and won't leave irritation marks like most threading or razors. Aka your face will be as smooth as a baby's bottom and you'll never have to pay the price.

    9. An off-the-shoulder maxi dress with side slits and POCKETS for relying on a trendy one-and-done outfit that you can throw on whenever you want to look more sophisticated. Who wears black jeans every single day? I don't recall....

    10. A winged eyeliner for FINALLY creating the perfect cat eye every damn morning by simply stamping on pro-level wings. Will you get all the credit? Obviously.

    11. A puff-shoulder blouse that'll refine your wardrobe no matter what you pair it with — jeans, skirts, trousers, you name it. No matter what you'll look like an extra chic GROWNUP.

    12. A bitter-tasting varnish so you can join the thousands of people who have already kicked the pesky habit of biting their nails by using this. It dries clear, but you'll know it's there thanks to its bitter taste. Fresh manis > picked cuticles.

    13. A pair of checked flared pants, because these'll be an easy and inexpensive replacement to those dark jeans you've been wearing since birth. It's time to LET GO.

    14. An Ucanbe eyeshadow palette for expanding your makeup collection for cheap. It has 18 super pigmented shades from matte to shimmer, because you don't need to drop $100 to achieve the perfect smokey eye. Though your skills may lead people to believe you did.

    15. A tulle midi skirt that'll update all your old tops and give you the Carrie Bradshaw closet you DESERVE — just without the tremendous debt.

    16. A Xtava large hair diffuser to enhance your natural curls' texture and definition with ~360 degree~ airflow to dry hair evenly, maximize volume, and cancel pesky frizz. It even features extra-long tips with drying vents to speedily dry thick, long hair from root to tip. Goodbye, flyaways. Hello, sleek blowouts.

    17. A Physicians Formula highlighter so you can swipe on the ultimate ~glow up~ in under a minute. Its super buttery formula leaves your cheekbones with no choice but to SHINE, thanks to its creamy, pigmented blend of murmur butter, capuaçu butter, and tucuman butter.

    18. A bottle of castor oil, because this'll promote natural hair growth as an easy, all-natural way to restore a fuller mane. It's rich in vitamins and fatty acids to balance your scalp's pH levels (goodbye, itchiness), which in turn will lead to soft, healthy tresses. Feel free to let this transformation go to your ~head~.

    19. A loose-fitting jumpsuit for throwing on just ONE piece to look perfectly on-trend. You can even toss it over an old T-shirt and still look effortlessly stylish. Mission accomplished.

    20. A hot air brush that'll let you skip expensive blowouts. The outcome is exactly the same (if not better) and gives you drastic results before your arm is even tired.

    21. An animal print mini or midi skirt so you can layer it with your favorite band T-shirt for an effortless transformation — all without getting to *wild* with your spending.

    22. A bottle of Fanola purple shampoo, because this'll brighten your blonde hair to fully platinum in just one to three minutes. Translation: you get to maintain platinum blonde tresses ALL THE TIME without a trip to the pricey salon.

    23. A pair of delicate earring climbers for those of us who never take our earrings — these'll make sure you still look polished and on-trend every day when just keeping these in.

    24. A pair of new eyeglasses frames that'll switch up your visage, as well as the rest of your look (modern frames = instantly trendy outfit) before you even put clothes on.

    25. A Maybelline brow pencil so you have a new go-to if your brows aren't even friends (more like third cousins removed). This will fill in even thin hairs for a natural-looking yet bold finish with its double-sided design: one to precisely draw and the other to neatly brush. Look who's finally getting along!

    26. A pair of floral palazzo pants, because these (dare I say) may be comfier than even your usual leggings. You'll stay just as comfy, but with a much more stylish twist. Plus they'll go with almost everything so you can wear 'em time and time again.

    27. An Aztec Indian clay mask for waging straight war on your toughest of cystic breakouts — it's time to show 'em who's boss and say GOODBYE. No matter how deep your acne goes, this mask will vacuum out clogged pores like there's no tomorrow.

    28. A convertible faux leather backpack that can double as a crossbody. Did you just find your new best friend? Yes. It's time to retire your old college backpack for something a little more *sophisticated*.

    29. A Maybelline under-eye concealer so you can treat dark circles so quickly and effectively, no one will ever guess your newly smooth complexion is all thanks to a $5 stick. Look who's drinking water and sleeping! At least so it seems.

    30. A ruffled T-shirt, because this'll let you stick to your usual tee-and-jeans combo, but with an approachable update.

    31. A set of synthetic hair extensions for growing your mane out without making you go the lengths. In fact, they'll bring you results in just a few clips instead of having to play the waiting game. Plus, you can go back to short the minute you want to change it back up!

    32. A pair of lace-up booties that'll go with everything and *kick up* your style without every giving up on comfort or your budget.

    33. An overall mini dress so you can continue to wear the same old T-shirt you love wearing, but with a welcome update. AND you'll still feel just as comfy, courtesy of its soft linen material.

    34. A ceramic Conair crimper to boost unexpected volume to your hair. It'll instantly add all the texture to fine hair that usually requires teasing, just without the effort and inevitable frizz — or salon charges, for that matter.

    35. A belted denim jacket with *pockets*, because this'll be more on-trend for spring than your traditional blazers. Will it go with absolutely everything to give your wardrobe an easy update? YOU BET.

    When you realize you can give yourself an entire makeover for extremely little:

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