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1. A set of bea-u-ti-fuuuuulllll human hair clip-in extensions to give your hair that length and volume you've been wanting. Reviewers with hair from 2a–4c are wearing these bombshell extensions and the best part is THEY'RE UNDER $50!! ANDDDD human hair means you can straighten it, curl it, and dye it. Pshhh, Bellami who?
A set comes with seven pieces and the colors?! *chef's kiss* From balayage to platinum blonde to ombre, you're sure to find your perfect match.
Promising reviews: "Better than Bellami!! I have $300 extensions that I don’t even wear as much as I do these ones. These are so soft, so easy to use, and the perfect thickness for everyday use. I will be repurchasing these whenever I need to re-up on extensions." —Lacey
Get them from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 10 lengths/densities and 38 colors).
2. A pack of 240 pimple patches because a pimple is NOT ruining our day, babe! These patches use tea tree oil and salicylic acid to help absorb all the gunk and speed up the pimple-healing process without picking or popping. Abracadabra, psh, what pimple? Reviewers are comparing these babies to the ever-so-popular Starface patches.
Promising reviews: "Better than Starface!!! These stick extremely well and actually pull out and absorb the gunk. Plus, they come with soooooo many." —chey
"I love these and wish they had them around when I was a teenager! I literally use them as facial decorations in addition to hiding blemishes and, my teenage son has no problem wearing them because they effectively minimize zits!!" —Monica
Get a pack of 240 from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three styles).
3. A Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer that'll cut your drying time in half and give you a blowout so good you'll probably be able to convince everyone you're a hairstylist. A blow-drying brush sounds like a win to me but you know what's an even BIGGER win? That reviewers compare this to the popular $599 Dyson Air Wrap. 😱
The brush's design smooths the hair, and the round edges create volume — leaving you with bomb hair without having to go to the salon. It also has three heat and speed settings and a cooling option.
Promising review: "I've had my eye on a Dyson Airwrap, but given the cost, I figured I'd try this while I save up. This thing is fantastic. I have waist length hair that's naturally straight, but gets frizzy when damp. I've had salon blowouts that have left my hair looking great, but I simply can't manage a round brush without it getting tangled in my hair. This device has been a game changer. It works best if you air dry for a while before you use it, then use it to finish your style. My hair miraculously doesn't get snarled in it, and it leaves my hair looking like I've had it professionally styled. I love it, and I'm no longer interested in blowing $500 on a Dyson. Highly recommend!" —Ilsa
Get it from Amazon for $39.62+ (available in five colors).
Oh! Revlon also has a One-Step Styler SPECIFICALLY FOR CURLY HAIR for $28.95! Over 45,000 curly babes with hair from 2a–4c are looooving this blow-dryer enough to give it 5-star ratings.
4. A Nyx Epic Ink Liner so you can have the perfect waterproof, matte wing for a low, low price. The precise tip makes it easier to control how thick your top liner is so you get a gorgeously defined finish.
Promising review: "I used to buy the Kat Von D tattoo liner but it started getting super pricey and it didn’t last long! I’ve had my current Nyx eyeliner since July 2021 and I USE it EVERYDAY. It’s now February 2022 and I’m now currently ordering another one! So much better than Kat Von D and a great price!" —Natalie Garcia
Get it from Amazon for $8.41 (available in two colors).
5. A fabulous lip-plumping gloss set for some seriously luscious lips. This stuff helps to morph your lippies into Angelina Jolie's and reviewers are totally loving this affordable swap to all those costly name-brand plumpers. Ooh-la-luscious.
You'll get one lip plumper and one minty sleeping mask for your lips.
Promising review: "I've used a lottttt of different lip plumping products. Currently, I use this one, a $40 one from Lancer, and Lip Injections by Too Faced and honestly, no cap, I prefer this one out of them all. I actually see the biggest difference with this one and it doesn't feel awful like the Too Faced one. 10/10 would recommend." —Autumn Nelson
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
6. A marble-pattern makeup brush set because marble just looks expensive and we like things that look expensive. And you'll love these because you'll get 15 brushes for $12. Yep, add it to the cart and push the Morphe brushes aside.
Promising review: "I do my own makeup with these brushes everyday, and when I am hired to do makeup for weddings, proms, photo shoots, etc. I ALWAYS bring this brush set. They have every size I would need for eye makeup, and they work great. I typically use top of the line brush sets that I purchase from Ulta, so I was skeptical about these being so inexpensive. However, they have become my new favorite brush set! And not to mention, they are so cute, I love the marble!! I highly recommend these brushes to anyone!" —Brooke Johnson
Get a 15-piece set from Amazon for $11.99 (available in five colors).
7. A hydrating eye stick with a cutie little polar bear design perfect for its cooling and calming effect. It'll help reduce dark circles, lines, and puffiness while delivering moisture without oils. Sensitive skin friends, this one's for us. Watch out, Tula, this bb is comin' for ya!
Promising reviews: "I HAD to write a review. I use this in the morning and night after my whole face routine and putting on moisturizer. I don't have dark bags however, my under-eyes do get a bit puffy and I was noticing fine lines. DUDE, those fine lines are fading. Last night I went to a party and woke up looking like the crypt keeper, and this stuff normalized my creepy zombie eyes in about 20 minutes. It's $9. Do yourself a favor and buy it." —Jasmine Deatherage
"Better than Tula! I love this cooling stick!! It’s super easy, affordable and smells lovely." —Heather
Get it from Amazon for $9.90.
8. A TikTok-famous super hold setting spray that'll give you the matte look you want without fading away by midnight, like the magic that made Cinderella's dress and carriage. Coming home, looking in the mirror, and seeing that your face hasn't budged sounds like the kinda sorcery I wanna be involved with.
Alrighty, friends, so I was an Urban Decay All Nighter girly through and through, but this stuff was ALWAYS on my FYP on TikTok. So I thought, what the heck, let me give it a try. Y'ALLLLLLLL!! This stuff — *THIS STUFF* it's witchcraft and I'm speechless. I've been wearing it lately and it's survived axe throwing, boat parties, brunch, but the real test came yeterday. I didn't even mean to put this to the test but I had a funeral, two this week, actually (2023 is kicking my butt y'all) and I sprayed my face reaaaally well before both services. After the first funeral, after a full day of crying, I got home around 9 p.m. and began getting ready for bed when I realized — omg, my makeup never moved. So for the second funeral, I literally sobbed the entire day, there was probably an hour total that I didn't cry and after the burial, I looked in the mirror and to my surprise, no streak marks from tears, no running mascara, NOTHING. My makeup did not move in the slightest. I had to have proof cuz although I was sad, honey, I was SHOOK! Get this stuff, friends, you will not regret it, I sure don't.
Get it from Ulta for $15.
9. Pure Instinct Roll-On, a "pheromone-infused" scent that TikTok is going wild for. Reviewers compare this stuff to the more expensive Basic Instinct version from Pure Romance. It ~magically~ smells different on each user once it blends with the unique pH of your skin, and is said to make you smell *irresistible*.
Pure Instinct is a small biz that specializes in personal fragrances and essential oils.
Promising reviews: "If you love Basic Instinct by Pure Romance, you will LOVE this affordable alternative! To me it smells almost exactly the same; there is an extremely slight difference in smell that I'm sure others around me wouldn't even pick up on, and I still LOVE the smell! I love Basic Instinct, but ran out awhile ago and just couldn't justify spending that much money on more. I'm so glad I found this alternative!" —MN Tigerlily
"So worth the $15. Saw it on TikTok and guys are OBSESSED. I had a guy tell me my perfume fit me perfectly and he wanted to smell it all the time. He was amazed. Love it. Would buy stock in this." —Gretchen Kalar
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
10. A Nyx brow pencil that has Anastasia shakin' in her boots because this bad boy rivals the ABH Brow Wiz. This super skinny pencil will allow you to create hair-like strokes to sculpt and fill in any areas that are sparse. One side has a little spoolie anddddd it's like $15 less than the ABH one.
Promising review: "Like many other people, I used the Anastasia Brow Wiz for a long time. I really liked it but $25+ for an eyebrow pencil is absolutely ridiculous so I started looking for an alternative and found this. I usually get the Brow Wiz in the shade Soft Brown and I bought this pencil in the Taupe shade and I love it. I did a quick swatch and I see absolutely zero difference. The design is also the exact same and the Nyx one lasts much longer throughout the day. So glad I found this product! —Dianna B
Get it from Amazon for $8.35 (available in 12 shades).
11. And a Nyx brow glue to keep your brows in place and help you achieve that fluffy laminated look. No more sweating then wondering where your eyebrows went — this bad boy will hold those brow hairs down exactly where you want 'em. This bb should wear a cape for saving you from spending all that money!
Promising review: "The Boy Brow from Glossier was my ride or die eyebrow product for years, but the tubes are so small and they raised the price so I could no longer justify it. This brow glue is the closest thing I’ve found to it and it’s half the price! Will definitely repurchase." —Alex
Get it from Amazon for $8.29+ (available in five colors).
12. A bottle of Maybelline Fit Me matte foundation reviewers are saying is an affordable alternative for the Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation. This stuff will help refine your pores to give you that *I just rolled outta bed* finish. My oily friends, I see your eyebrow raising butttt good news! This little bottle of liquid gold is perfect for oily skin.
Promising review: "I've been buying Dermablend, Jane Iredale, It Cosmetics, Clinique, Estée Lauder, and Lancôme — I'm always trying to find a foundation that works for my skin. I have oily skin with yellow undertones. I was browsing Amazon and saw this foundation. I thought 'I don't lose anything by trying a $7 foundation.' I bought 220 [Natural Beige] and 228 [Soft Tan]. I really like the formula — it goes on easy, stays on the whole day, and controls my oily skin just like some of the expensive brands if not better than some of the expensive brands I've used — I'm impressed. I'll definitely be buying it again. I've already set up Subscribe & Save for the 220 shade of this foundation. Not only does it work well for me but I'll also be saving money on my foundation now. 👌 —Nena
Get it from Amazon for $5.42+ (available in 32 shades).
13. Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm that's made with a blend of pearl barley and vitamin E — and I'm sure there's some witchcraft sprinkled in that isn't mentioned. Reviewers LOVE this stuff cuz it doesn't leave any residue or oiliness ANDDDD it brightens your skin and reduces hyperpigmentation and dark spots! It also gets compared to fancy shmancy versions like Farmacy Green Clean so it's def worth taking a look at!
Juno & Co. is a small business specializing in personal care and skincare products.
Promising review: "I’ve loved the Farmacy Green Clean for many years, but at $30+ for a jar that lasts 1–2 months max, it was a pricey product to buy on a regular basis. I wanted something just as good at a lower price and I FOUND IT! This cleanser absolutely melts away makeup and deep cleans the skin without any drying or eye irritation! It smells great and a little goes a loooonng way — I’m in love!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.24.
14. Or microfiber makeup remover cloths, which will ~actually~ remove even the most full-coverage makeup. No more of those harsh disposable makeup wipes and less spending! You can use these baddies with just water or add your fave cleanser, removing balm, or micellar water.
Toss them in the wash and they'll be good as new and ready to use again.
Promising review: "These things are so soft! Great for taking off makeup. I was using the MakeUp Eraser before, but these are 100x better. You just wet them, wipe off your makeup, rinse, and hang it up. I guess you could use a new one each day, but they are very big so you can get a few days out of one. Great value for the money!" —Shopforbargains
Get a pack of five from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three color combinations).
15. L'Oréal 8 Second Wonder Water Lamellar that'll give you shiny, silky, healthier-looking hair in just eight seconds. Apply it after shampoo but before conditioner and let the amino acids target the parts of your hair that are damaged without weighing it down. Reviewers are throwing their expensive versions to the side cuz this stuff is a 🌟 star 🌟.
Promising review: "I finished the Redken product and went right to the L'Oreal product and there is no difference. Great for repairing bleach/color treated hair. Instantly makes my fine hair soft and smooth and much easier to comb through after showering. I use in between shampoo and conditioner and love it. It's a hair game changer." —anonymous87
Get it from Amazon for $9.87.
16. A jar of E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer so you can kiss your pores buh-bye! This primer will help you get a super smooth canvas to put your foundation on and will have you looking like your makeup was professionally airbrushed while helping to keep it in place. Say sayonara to your oily makeup looks and say heyyyy to a matte look.
Promising reviews: "Finally able to get my hands on this and it absolutely lives up to the hype! This is an amazing primer and really does visibly smooth and blur pores. I use my Beauty Blender to apply it and a little goes a long way. It’s a perfect alternative for the Tatcha Silk Canvas Primer at a fraction of the cost." —Rebecca
Get it from Amazon for $10.
17. Or a hydrating grip primer by E.l.f. to keep your makeup in check all day while delivering hyaluronic acid to your skin helping it retain moisture. Reviewers are even comparing it to Milk's Hydro Grip primer!
Promising reviews: "I got hooked on a little sample of the Milk Hydro Grip primer, but when I went to buy it...$36 for a relatively small bottle! I wanted to find a good alternative, so I bought this. It is PERFECT! Nearly identical formula. I have sensitive skin and this did not break me out. It really does help keep makeup on all day and makes your skin look smooth. I highly recommend this." —Allison
Get it from Amazon for $10 (available in two styles).
18. A moisturizing tinted lip oil so you can keep that pout shiny without your lippies getting all sticky. Reviewers are loving this stuff because it gives Dior lip oil vibes without the Dior price.
Promising review: "Dior Whoooo??? The lip oil trend has fully saturated my TikTok feed so I was anxious to test and compare this Dior swap. I also own the Dior Lip Oil and to be honest, Nyx is giving them a run for their money. This lip oil does its job for a fraction of the price. The formula isn't as thick as the Dior product but, the color options and leak proof packing make up for it. I'd definitely recommend picking this up to try! —Courtney Calestiini
Get it from Amazon for $8.79+ (available in eight shades).
19. A six-pack of beauty sponges at an extremely affordable price. What's better than six sponges for half the price of one of the fancy ones?
Promising reviews: "Saw this recommended from a TikTok and never looked back. Was disappointed in the Beauty Blender’s quality and price and finally decided to make the switch. This product blends so well and doesn’t leave smudge strokes like how the Beauty Blender does. You get six sponges for the fraction of the price of a Beauty Blender! 5/5 would definitely recommend for the beauty babes!" —Michi Drinks Matcha
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.95.
20. A gorgeous Nyx Butter Gloss that's under $5 and isn't sticky!! (Because who wants a *sticky* lippie?) Reviewers are lovin' this little affordable alternative to high-end glosses that'll run you, like, $20. Get the perfect pout with this beautiful, creamy gloss. Put it over your lipstick or wear it alone for juicy, glowy lips in seconds.
Hey, hi, yes, that's me up there. This gloss is, without a doubt, my go-to. I have one in every purse I have. To say I can't live without it is an understatement (yes, I'm fully aware that I'm dramatic). I love this gloss and whenever IDK what lip to wear, this one always is my default.
Promising review: "I have three Fenty Gloss Bombs and this is such an amazing alternative. They're way more budget friendly, and look and feel just as great. I'm definitely switching over. 👀" —Erika
Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (available in 40 shades and in multipacks).
21. An eye primer to help lock down your eye makeup and have it lasting longer than the Energizer Bunny. This base will have your shadow looking as bold, pigmented, and vibrant as ever while putting your more expensive eye primer to shame.
Promising review: "So let me start by saying, I have used nearly every eyeshadow primer available. From high-end to low — MAC, Lorac, Urban Decay...they don't hold a candle to Thank Me Later. I have very oily skin. I use this primer, and my shadow lasts a full eight hours or more. I could get maybe five or six out of the other brands, if I'm lucky. I got this as a sample in my Ipsy bag, and I had to buy the full-size product straight away! I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Thank you, Elizabeth Mott, for finally making a primer that lasts! I love this stuff!" —Melissa Mae
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
22. A powder blush that rivals the cult-fave Nars blush — an absolute classic. Reviewers are raving about this little baby because the price and quality are truly top-notch. This blush ate and left not a single freakin' crumb.
Promising review: "I bought this as an alternative for the Nars blush, and let me tell you everything is the same. This is my favorite of all time blush, which gives you the perfect flush to your cheeks and anywhere else you put it. Lightweight and not stuck or too powdery. It never lifts or causes any makeup separation. It looks like there are fine glitters in it, but it doesn’t make your blush shimmery on your face and it’s beautifully blendable." —Renee
Get it from Amazon for $8.97 (available in 24 colors).
23. A bronzer so you can ✨glow, baby, glow✨ for the low, baby, low. If you're a Benefit Cosmetics Hoola bronzer stan, try this out and fall deeply in love with both the product and its price.
Promising reviews: "I love this stuff so much. I have sensitive, red skin. If I blend too much, my face turns red and it makes my makeup look AWFUL. This stuff glides right on and blends so easily. Better than my Hoola bronzer for sure." —Emily Williams
"This bronzer is so lightweight, smells so good, and lasts me all day. I’ve replaced my Hoola bronzer with this product!!" —Elly Geesing
Get it from Amazon for $12.60+ (available in eight shades).
24. Nyx Pore Filler, which will blur your pores so well you'll forget you even have them. I'm telling you, it's witchcraft. If someone wants to pass this over to Regina George, since her pores are huge, I think she'd appreciate them waaaay more than those Swedish Kälteen bars. Plus, it's basically the same thing as the pricier Benefit Porefessional Primer.
Promising review: "This is a perfect alternative for Benefit's The Porefessional primer. I'm pretty sure it's the same stuff or so close, the difference is nominal. I've tried so many other pore fillers but nothing works like this. I recommend it to anyone who wants to make their pores disappear for a while and it can be worn alone or under foundation. Tip: use a cosmetic spatula to pack it into harder to fill pores and use the edge to scrape the surface flat." —Tabulous77
Get it from Amazon for $9.97.
25. A bottle of TikTok-famous Elizavecca hair treatment that contains ceramides and collagen to help give your hair shine and make it smooth in just five minutes. This stuff is *chef's kiss* and seriously rivals the famous Olaplex treatment.
Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Elizavecca hair treatment for more deets!
Promising reviews: "I have continuously been hearing about this product and decided to finally try it. I am a religious user of Olaplex and spend lots of money on it because I have thick hair that’s down my back. I ordered this, and used it once and it’s literally SOO GOOD. It’s the same thing as Olaplex for a fraction of the price! It left my hair feeling softer, less frizzy, and it even felt stronger! Give this a shot, it DOES NOT disappoint. Just make sure you follow the directions and use it on damp hair not soaking wet hair so you can see the full results." —natasha
"I've really loved this product! I saw it on TikTok and definitely feel like it's such an affordable alternative for the Olaplex bond repair. Will definitely keep purchasing." —ES
Get it from Amazon for $8.55+ (available in two sizes).
26. An E.l.f. 16-hour wear concealer because sometimes, your money is funny and your change is strange and you can't convince yourself to drop $25 on your fave concealer. Reviewers are praising this little Tarte Shape Tape swap and once you get your hands on this super-pigmented, oil-controlling matte concealer, you'll be singing its praises too.
Promising review: "Seriously, buy this stuff. When they say 'highly pigmented,' it's no joke! A little goes a long way. I use this concealer daily to conceal under eye darkness and to spot-treat blemishes. One bottle lasts me 4–6 months. Having previously used Tarte's Shape Tape concealer, there's no way I'll ever go back to paying $25+ when this product is identical for one-quarter of the price. —Amanda B.
Get it from Amazon for $7+ (available in six sizes, 28 colors, and in multipacks).
27. An illuminating moisturizer to help enhance your skin's natural ✨glow✨. A perfect, lightweight alternative to heavy foundations.
Promising review: "Ok so last summer I took the plunge and bought that $50 Drunk Elephant glowy tan drop stuff. I used it a fair amount, it was okay but in my opinion, not anywhere near the price I paid. It had to be mixed into my foundation to look remotely normal, which defeats the whole point of the product, which was supposed to be for an 'effortless no makeup glow'. I bought this stuff instead in the Deep shade this summer after a beach trip. This is not only an alternative for Drunk Elephant, it’s a better product. It doesn’t make you look like a glowing orange Oompa Loompa. It’s a very natural ACTUAL skin shade and sinks into your skin as you blend it in. As my tan fades, I will combine it with moisturizer but that’s all that’s necessary. If you were between this and just finally spending the money on the Drunk Elephant, get this. I wish I found it a summer sooner and saved myself the moolah." —Emily W.
Get it from Amazon for $12.97 (available in four shades).
28. A rainbow-inspired eyeshadow palette reviewers are saying is just as good as the James Charles x Morphe Palette and way, waaaay less expensive. It has with 40 matte, shimmer, and metallic shades — just *think* of all the fun, bright, funky looks you'll be able to create with this baby.
Promising reviews: "Clearly time I got a new eyeshadow palette. Sargent Freddie Mercury (my not-even 4-pound bunny) made it his mission to destroy my James Charles overpriced palette. This palette is the same quality, maybe even nicer. This eyeshadow was put on at around 3 p.m. and it's almost 1 a.m., the 'highlight' stayed on my nose even with my mask on through a whole day of work. That blew my mind." —Daniel T Adams
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
29. A Maybelline highlight that'll have you basically blinding the sun. It'll give you this gorgeously intense shine for under $10 and reviewers are raving that it's an affordable alternative to the Becca Champagne Pop highlight! This will have you looking like an absolute snack — a glazed donut, to be exact. This baby gives Eve doll vibes — "shine bright, shine far, don't be shy, be a star."
Promising review: "Okay this highlight is so good! Like, Becca Champagne Pop good, maybe even better? The pigment is amazing. Such a great highlighter and for $8? Even better! Totally recommend if you’re looking for a blinding highlighter." —Maria
Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in two sizes, four colors, and in multipacks).
30. An E.l.f. glitter liquid eyeshadow to take your shadow looks to the next level and totally change your makeup game. You could literally get four of these for the price of one Stila Glitter And Glow liquid shadow. Go ahead and fill your cart up with these, I won't look.
Promising review: "I love this glitter eyeshadow. I used to use Stila and this is so much more affordable and easy to spread without spotting. Definitely recommend getting all the shades, it is worth it for a pop of shimmer." —beautyandbeast
Get it from Amazon for $5+ (available in 11 shades).
You, when someone mistakes your $30 clip-in extensions as the fancy $300 ones:
