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    31 Inexpensive Beauty Products You'll Wanna Keep In Your Purse At All Times

    Stay cute when you're on the go for $20 and under.

    1. An eyebrow-defining pencil from Maybelline that'll make you feel like the professional makeup artist you are. Give your brows shape with the attached spoolie and fill them in with a natural-looking shade.

    2. A bottle of lip tint from Peripera whose applicator is shaped to perfectly color your lips. And its velvety, lacquer-like finish will make you feel like a million bucks!

    reviewer wearing the coral link ink and holding the product

    3. An Essence mascara if you're looking for bold and intense lashes even *you* will think came from falsies. Salon quality at a fraction of the cost? Yes, please!

    a reviewer with mascara on their left eye

    4. A velvet hair scrunchie because sometimes you need a high pony in the middle of the day and you deserve to have that super cute aesthetic without worrying about your hair being pulled and damaged.

    Reviewer's hand making the peace sign with several scrunchies on the arm

    5. semi-sheer blush from Glossier for color you can layer on! This buildable gel-cream will give you perfectly flushed cheeks every time.

    Model with dark pink blush cloud paint on their cheeks
    Tubes of all shades of pink, peach, and purple blushes on display
    Glossier

    Promising review: "I used traditional powder blushes daily up until purchasing this product. My skin is super dry and I didn't know I could have such a natural blush look until Cloud Paint! It really is easy to blend and builds up in color without much effort. The packaging is beautiful and is the perfect size to take anywhere with you. Please never stop making this blush!!!" —:~)

    Get it from Glossier for $18 (available in eight shades).

    Check out BuzzFeed's full Glossier Cloud Paint review for more deets!

    6. A pack of pimple patches loaded with zit-shrinking hydrocolloid that'll help keep any new blemishes you feel coming in from blossoming in the middle of the day! And reviewers love that they're transparent, so they're hardly noticeable.

    A reviewer holding four circular patches with pus inside

    7. A 2-in-1 matte primer and setting spray from Rimmel so your fiercest looks last all day. No shine, no melting, no problem!

    8. A Maybelline makeup remover pen — accidentally wipe your eye forgetting you perfected your cat eye earlier? This pen will help you retrieve that smudge-free look!

    reviewer image of the makeup remover pen

    9. Or a makeup-removing cloth if you suddenly need a fresh face in the middle of the day. This only needs water in order to get your done-up face completely clean!

    10. An oil-absorbing face roller made using absorbent volcanic stone that'll soak up any excess oil. Instant matte skin FTW!

    11. Or face blotting paper from NYX your T-zone will be eternally grateful for. Keep your matte look all day long

    a pack of blotting papers

    12. A natural lip moisturizer if you constantly wake up to dried, cracking lips. This plant-based moisturizer's got your lips covered. Literally. Because it's made with mango butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and jojoba oil, you'll wake up to totally repaired lips!

    reviewer holding open jar of the overnight lip mask

    13. Or a hydrating intense-therapy lip balm with SPF 25 so you can heal your lips as you protect them! It's also rich with antioxidants, vitamin E, and green tea!

    before and after image of chapped lips and hydrated lips
    reviewer image holding tube of blackberry lip balm

    Promising review: "This is it! I have bought everything on the market for my dry, irritated, chapped lips. This really works. Trust me, you must give this a try if you are desperate for healing." —rona

    Get it from Amazon for $8 (available in five flavors).

    14. OR a hydrating vegan lip balm formulated with coconut oil and natural pineapple fruit essence to feel like you're visiting the tropics whenever you need to moisturize your lips.

    the everyday coconut lip balm

    15. A pack of travel-friendly teeth-whitening pens — start getting rid of coffee stains on the go. This pen's soft bristle brush is perfect for anyone with sensitive teeth. It even makes application as easy as saying CHEESE!

    before and after images of reviewer's teethy going from slightly yellow to white

    16. A dry shampoo spray that will instantly absorb oils and refresh your hair with subtle scents of powder, lavender, and musk. No need to add water to get rid of oil and dirt because this'll do just the trick!

    Reviewer image with greasy hair
    Reviewer image after using the dry shampoo, with much less greasy hair

    Promising review: "This literally changed my life. I was one of those people who used to complain about needing to wash my hair DAILY. I have thin, light-blonde hair. I looked greasy and unkempt after one day, not even taking into consideration working out or sweating. But now?! A whole new world. I shampoo my hair in the shower on Sundays, just rinse my hair in the shower after days I do high-intensity sweaty exercise (three to five days per week), and use this in my hair every morning. It fluffs it, gives it volume, and makes it look brand new. I honestly can't believe how much this changed everything. Now my hair can look smooth and straight because I don't need to wash, dry, then straighten every morning (what a time suck!). Now I just straighten and use dry shampoo. I've used the extra time in mornings to improve my makeup routine, take my dog on longer walks, etc. AND I look more put together at work. Get this stuff. Conserve water. Never look back." —Eemn83

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two scents).

    Read BuzzFeed's reviews of dry shampoos for more info!

    P.S. Batiste also sells dry shampoos for specific hair colors and in different scents!

    17. A Jacob & Eli eyeshadow palette with 18 super pigmented and blendable shades. Mix and match mattes and shimmery tones to create a look as rich as this palette makes you feel.

    18. And if that's a little too big for your clutch, this neutral pocket eyeshadow palette from Revlon will keep you looking glammed out from day to night. Especially since it lasts for up to 16 hours!

    the revlon colorstay palette

    19. A hair finishing stick if you need some help slicking down rogue flyaways during the day so you can maintain a flawless finish. And because it's made with natural ingredients, you'll be moisturizing your hair too!

    20. Or an edge control gel for more coarse and curly flyaways and baby hairs!

    21. A bottle of hydrating mist whose blend of rose water and kombucha will help keep your skin from feeling thirsty all day long.

    bottle of rose flower hydro mist

    22. A skin-softening and hydrating hand cream in a palm-size container that can be taken anywhere! It's enriched with meadowfoam seed oil and coconut fruit extract, so your skin will thank you after the fifty-leventh time you've washed your hands.

    a model's hand holds up the glossier hand cream container

    23. A Tigi Catwalk curl amplifier to enhance your hair's natural texture when your curls fall a lil' flat! Just apply from root to tip while twisting your hair around your fingers. You'll have beachy waves minus the sunburn!

    24. A Maybelline concealer will help you create a flawless canvas for all the bold looks you've been dying to experiment with. Dark circles? We don't know her.

    25. A highlight and blush duo — lacking a little luster? Ready for some rouging? Get double the bang for your buck with this vegan, cruelty-free, and highly-pigmented pair.

    26. A double-ended waterproof eyeliner with a wing stamp so you get the perfect cat-eye every time! Admirers will think you have a resident makeup artist living in your mansion.

    A customer with a full face of makeup and a perfect winged eyeliner using the LA PURE eyeliner

    27. Or a highly pigmented eyeliner made using aloe vera extract and vitamin E for the most moisturizing cat-eye of your life. And you can expect this creamy formula not to budge throughout the day!

    28. A brow pomade (aka Boy Brow) from Glossier that thickens *and* conditions your eyebrows. Perfectly soft and fluffed brows are only a few flicks (and clicks) away!

    before and after images of a model's brows

    29. A hydrating mini lipstick whose pigment will offer the ultimate payoff if you need a secret weapon that'll add a bold touch to any look.

    30. An Organix curly hair mousse — keep this on you for bouncy curls that just won't quit! It's got the hold of a mousse and the hydration of a cream so you can make all your styling dreams come true. Even if you're on the go.

    31. A super-pigmented matte liquid lipstick from Maybelline for a bold lip that'll last all day long. Pucker up!

    The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.