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"Everything on their site is super inexpensive. I've yet to try a product from them that didn't work for me. The Carli Bybel palette is one of my favorite makeup buys ever!" —nancyp4cdf73662
Prices: Lipsticks start at $1.99 and eyeshadow palettes start at $7.
Available at: Amazon, BH Cosmetics, Beauty Bay, Target, Jet, and Urban Outfitters.
What you should know: BH Cosmetics is cruelty-free and Leaping Bunny-certified.
"Everything's $1, with free shipping once you get to $35. The other brands are admittedly hit or miss but I've never been disappointed by the Miss A brand, called "AOA Studio." AOA has highlighters, single baked eyeshadows, primer, eyelashes, brushes, an amazing Beauty Blender dupe, and liquid and regular lipsticks. As a lipstick fiend, it's quite nice to just get 20 lip colors at once, and if it doesn't work out, you're only out $1." —tisaudrey
Prices: Cosmetics start at $1.
Available at: Exclusively at Miss A.
What you should know: Miss A releases limited edition products to fund their Paw Paw Charity Program, which helps animal rescue and adoptions. Their brand AOA Beauty is an official, registered member of PETA and is always cruelty-free and never tested on animals.
"So many beauty gurus talk about his brand so I had to try it out myself. Most of their products are amazing for the price, and some even better than high-end makeup!" —sarahmartenss
"Liquid Catsuit is the best long-lasting lip color this cheap gal can buy." —badwolf3210
Prices: Eyeshadow palettes start at $2.99 and lipsticks start at $.99.
Available at: Amazon, Target, Jet, and Wet n Wild.
What you should know: All Wet n Wild products are PETA-certified, 100% cruelty-free, and most are vegan, too (check here for a current list of all their vegan products). PLUS, their fall collection is mermaid-themed, which means you need to check it out ASAP.
"Gorgeous, buttery smooth shadows that stay put all day!" —Laura Greene, Facebook
Prices: Eyeshadow palettes start at $4.99 and lipsticks start at $3.95.
Available at: Amazon, Jet, and Costal Scents.
What you should know: All Coastal Scents prodcuts are cruelty-free, never tested on animals, and always packaged in recyclable material. Plus, they never use parabens, gluten, or propylene glycol!
"Six-dollar lipsticks that actually stay on for 24 hours?! Yes Please!!!" —angelaf4c3acf0ac
Prices: Lipsticks start at $5 and eyeshadow palettes start at $12.
Available at: Colourpop right now. But starting in November, plus select products at Sephora!
What you should know: Colourpop is cruelty-free, never tests on animals, and all of their products are gluten-free. Most all of their products are vegan, too. Check their FAQs for a full list of their non-vegan products.
"It's like the high end of drugstore products!" —hollys4af76bd26
"The matte lip stain. So long lasting, such great colors, all for $14. I get compliments literally every time I wear it." —paigef4a5436842
Prices: Products start at $3.
Available at: Exclusively at Sephora.
What you should know: They have tons and tons of reviews, plus a mini quiz, all so you can find your way to the right products.
"I definitely wish I had known about the retractable lip liners sooner! They are so great! They glide on smoothly and last a really long time. They also have a great color selection and are only like $4.99!" —blancs
"I was paying over $30 dollars for a brow pencil from Benefit, when NYX sells an even better one for less than half the price!" —ndeeram
"All of their products are so affordable and great quality. I swear by their matte liquid lipsticks and their 'Tame and Frame' eyebrow pomade!" —carolineg408d46bb5
"One of my favorites! I tend to reach for their products over my high end products." —katherineilardi
"I wish I knew about NYX sooner so I didn't spend so much money on high end makeup that performs the same. Their Lip Lingeries are just like high end but for a fraction of the price." —lillyc41980d729
Prices: Products start at $1.49.
What you should know: NYX products are PETA-certified and 100% cruelty-free. Plus, you can make *FREE* returns on any products ordered online as long as you do it within 45 days.
"A great brand for dupes!" —katherineilardi
"They make the BOMB eyeshadow palette dupes. Super pigmented!" —tiarakarnicej
Prices: Products start at $.91.
Available at: Tam Beauty and Ulta.
What you should know: All of their products are cruelty-free and never tested on animals.
"Their eye shadows and synthetic brushes. Everything is very affordable, and the pigment is amazing!" —randanichole03
"ELF is the SHIT and I'm mad at everyone who knew and didn't tell me about it. My skin has never looked better and it's thanks to ELF!" —briizy
"Ok, I know a BUNCH of people use this brand but more people need to use ELF. Elf is cruelty free and VERY VERY cheap." —trixirita
Prices: Brushes start at $.69.
Available at: Target, Jet, and E.L.F.
What you should know: All E.L.F. products are hypoallergenic and non-comodogenic, and they never test on animals. E.L.F also has a rewards program called Beauty Squad so you can earn points and rewards as you shop!
"A New Zealand brand. Absolutely fantastic!" —savvy12
Prices: Skincare starts at $9.99.
Available at: The Bonbon Factory website only (and in retail stores in New Zealand).
What you should know: Bonbon products are 100% cruelty-free, 100% vegan and plant-based, and handmade just for you.
"Their palettes are incredible and inexpensive." —taylorsmithxox
"Fantastic for eyeshadow and makeup brushes!! 35-color palettes are $23 and most brushes are really affordable. The eyeshadow is very good quality too!!" —shannonstl
Prices: Products start at $2.70.
Available at: Beauty Bay and Morphe.
What you should know: Morphe makes both animal hair and vegan brush sets so you can choose which to use.
"I love Milani's blushes, especially the Rosa Romantica baked blush and Blossomtime Rose powder blush. Their lipsticks are great too." —annalee10
"Love it. Loving their matte metallic liquid lipsticks!" —rachelsporyh
Prices: Products start at $2.49.
Available at: Amazon, Target, Beauty Bay, Jet, and Milani.
What you should know: Milani is 100% cruelty-free and certified by PETA and Leaping Bunny.
"They have vegan eyeshadow pigments and lip tints that are amazing and very affordable." —provocxtive
Prices: Eyeshadows are $8 and lip tints are $6.
Available at: Exclusively at Concrete Minerals.
What you should know: All Concrete Minerals products are 100% vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty free. They're certified by PETA and Leaping Bunny. Plus, their cosmetics are formulated without parabens, preservatives, and talc. They also include free samples with every order!
"The Kate Moss lipsticks are the tits! The colors are all fab and they smell like watermelon! The texture is so smooth, and they stay put while never drying lips out. I always get compliments when I wear these lipsticks!" —ainet2
Prices: Products start at $2.29.
Available at: Amazon, Target, Asos, Jet, and Rimmel.
What you should know: Check out their collaboration with Kate Moss for full across-the-pond inspiration.
"Neutrogena has amazing lightweight moisturizer with SPF for all skin types that's super affordable." —sassystyles467
Prices: Products start at $1.62.
Available at: Amazon, Target, Jet, and Neutrogena.
What you should know: If you're not happy with your product, you can return it for a full refund within 30 days.
Prices: Eyeshadow quads start at $3.99.
Available at: Amazon, Target, Jet, and Physician's Formula.
What you should know: Physician's Formula was started by an allergist in 1937, and since then the brand has been dedicated to cosmetics free of fragrances, PABA, and other irritating ingredients. They label their products with icons so you know what's right for you, including labels for oil-free, safe for contact lens-wearers, hypoallergenic, paraben-free, gluten-free and cruelty-free.
"They have amazing, affordable palettes that are often on sale. Their eyeshadows are incredibly pigmented and the pan size is generous. Plus, the packaging is beautiful." —supershayb
"Love these palettes; they're cheap, are super pigmented, and blend like a dream. 10/10 would recommend" —lucyp4575f7bbe
Prices: Single eyeshadows start at $5.50.
Available at: Beauty Bay and Juvia's Place.
What you should know: Juvia's Place never tests on animals. All of their brushes and eyeshadow palettes are cruelty-free and vegan. Most of their other products are also vegan.
"They have beautiful pressed eyeshadows and highlighters. I got six or seven shadows from them recently and they're AMAZING quality. They're super pigmented, buttery smooth, blend amazingly, and last all day. Will definitely be getting more stuff from them." —Kylie Casino, Facebook
Prices: Eyeshadows are $5 and highlighters start at $7.50.
Available at: Exclusively at Looxi Beauty.
What you should know: Looxi doesn't test on animals, and most of their products are vegan. Just check the label or search "vegan" on their site for all the available products.
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