Sick Of How Expensive Beauty Products Are? Here Are 46 Cheap Finds That Work So Well

Boasting over 145,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, this is the mascara you should be using if you want dramatic, voluminous eyelashes. The conic brush’s fiber bristles evenly define and separate your lashes, creating a bold look that resembles the appearance of false eyelashes. Lash Princess’ buildable formula lasts all day long without flaking or fading.

The ultra-thin tip on this brow pencil allows you to recreate the tiny, delicate hairs on your eyebrows for a natural, filled-in look. Available in 10 different shades, the waterproof formula glides on smoothly and stays in place all day. On the opposite end, there’s a soft spoolie brush for blending the color into your brows.

• Available shades: 10

Perfect for everyday wear, this subtle eyeshadow palette features a dozen versatile shades ranging from warm pink to lustrous bronze. There’s an assortment of matte and shimmery colors, which can be combined to create tons of makeup looks. It comes with a double-ended brush that makes application a breeze, as well as a compact mirror for doing your makeup on the go.

Made with real 24-karat gold, these under-eye patches are a luxurious way to refresh your skin. Infused with moisturizing hyaluronic acid and collagen, these masks hydrate the delicate under-eye area while restoring brightness and evening out your skin tone. For best results, place these single-use patches underneath your eyes up to three times a week.

Dramatic and bold, winged eyeliner is a classic go-to makeup look. But getting an even, effortless cat eye can take forever. Luckily, this ingenious eyeliner stamp makes it easy to get perfect wings, every single time. Just press the wing-shaped stamp on the corner of your eye, and fill in the rest of your eye with the brush on the opposite end.

Whether you have blue, green, brown, or hazel eyes, this versatile eyeshadow palette has plenty of shades that will make them pop. With 36 vibrant hues, the highly pigmented palette features an array of textures from matte to pearlescent to metallic. Create casual looks with neutral and pastel colors, or go bold with electric blue, magenta, and plum.

Here’s a matte lipstick that glides on smoothly and stays on all day. The creamy, mousse-like texture feels lovely on your lips, with a lightly sweet scent to match. Available in a wide array of shades — from lightweight nudes to deep violets — NYX’s soft matte lip cream provides the perfect hint of color without drying out your lips.

• Available shades: 34

This lip smoothing stick combines exfoliating sugar with conditioning shea butter, jojoba oil, and vitamin E. Apply it like lipstick, and the sugar will remove dead skin while the nourishing ingredients restore your lips to buttery softness. Follow up with a hydrating lip balm, and you’re all set.

Maybelline’s Lip Lifter gloss doesn’t just add shine to your lips — it gives them a fuller appearance. The secret ingredient at work here is hyaluronic acid, which binds water to the skin. Swipe it over your lips for an instant boost of moisture, which in turn defines your pout. Pick from 15 shimmery shades, from a subtle pearl color to a rich sandy brown.

• Available shades: 15

Coconut oil, vitamin E, and shea butter are blended together in this hydrating lip mask that naturally boosts collagen in your lips. Simply rub a small amount into your lips before bedtime, and let the moisturizing ingredients work their magic overnight. The addition of peach extract gives this mask a subtle, delicious fragrance.

If it’s smooth, radiant skin you’re after, this concealer stick from Maybelline does the trick. Complete with an easy-to-apply sponge applicator, the lightweight, creaseless formula blends into your skin for a naturally refreshed look. Boasting 78,000 five-star reviews, it comes in a wide range of shades, so you can find one that perfectly matches your skin tone.

• Available shades: 17

Sun baked on Italian terra cotta tiles, this powder blush gives your skin a warm radiance that complements any skin tone. Choose from matte or shimmery shades in a range of pinks, browns, and reds. “Such a silky, luminous formula that adds a natural glow to the skin,” raved one reviewer. “It's the perfect neutral/slightly-peach leaning baby pink blush.”

• Available shades: 16

A reusable alternative to oil-blotting papers, this facial roller is made with genuine volcanic stone. The absorbent stone soaks up excess oil on your face, leaving your skin feeling fresh and shine-free. You can use the mini roller throughout the day, even over a face of full makeup. Plus, it’s small enough to pack in your purse.

CeraVe’s facial cleanser is great for those with drier skin, as it includes hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides — all of which boost hydration. The gentle formula has a lotion-like consistency that removes dirt and makeup, without stripping your face of its moisture. With an average rating of 4.7 out of five stars on Amazon, it’s clear this cleanser is a winner.

You get 16 sheet masks in this set, each one with a different key ingredient — ranging from clarifying charcoal to hydrating aloe vera to soothing green tea. Each mask is also infused with vitamin E and collagen, both of which provide your skin with a boost of moisture and firming power.

Made with salt from the Dead Sea, this exfoliating body scrub leaves your skin feeling smooth and fresh. Sweet orange oil is packed with vitamin C, which brightens the skin and assists in collagen production. The addition of aloe vera and coconut oil make this scrub moisturizing, as well. Besides orange, the scrub is available in other tantalizing scents including blueberry, coconut, and lavender.

• Available scents: 6

The silicone bristles on this facial brush are soft and flexible, gently exfoliating your skin and cleansing your pores. Each brush has an easy-grip handle that keeps it securely in your hand, even when it’s wet. You get four in a pack, so you can share them with family members, friends, or roommates.

With a 4.6-star overall rating after 70,000 reviews, Neutrogena’s water gel moisturizer is infused with hyaluronic acid, which binds moisture to the skin for all-day hydration. The oil-free formula is super lightweight, instantly soaking in without leaving any residue behind. “I love this product! It is really changing the texture of my skin. It smells amazing and goes on so nicely,” one reviewer raved.

This body cream is called “Skin Food” for good reason. It’s formulated with nourishing ingredients including rosemary, chamomile, pansy, and almond oil to deeply moisturize both your face and body. It’s fragrance-free and one reviewer wrote it even works as “a real life filter,” smoothing skin and blurring pores.

Witch hazel has been used in skin-care routine for centuries — its natural soothing properties reduce redness and skin irritation. This facial toner combines witch hazel with calming aloe vera and vitamin C-packed rose petal, resulting in a formula that’s gentle enough for daily use. Swipe over your face with a cotton pad daily for best results.

This liquid exfoliant’s key ingredient is salicylic acid, a skin-brightening chemical that helps even out skin texture for a smoother, brighter complexion. The gentle leave-on formula is also infused with green tea, which calms redness and irritation. Safe for all skin types, this skin-clarifying product has over 35,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.

Naturally rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, this facial oil nourishes and hydrates skin without clogging pores. The lightweight formula has a silky texture that feels great, and several customers have noted that Naturium’s marula facial oil is just as good as the one made popular by Drunk Elephant — at just a fraction of the price.

This pair of scrubbing mitts is made from a textured viscose material that gently removes dead skin cells from your shoulders, arms, and legs, resulting in silky smooth skin. Plus, when used regularly, they help prevent ingrown hairs and razor bumps. They fit securely over your hands with the elastic wristbands, so they’ll stay on even when wet.

Despite the fact that this skin-care company is named The Ordinary, their products are far from it. This hyaluronic acid serum is fortified with vitamin B5, binding moisture to the skin for an all-over glow. “This stuff absolutely CHANGED the texture of my skin,” one reviewer wrote. “It is smooth, plump and well hydrated like it's never been my whole life.”

Get stronger nails in just a few days by using this keratin treatment that helps prevent chipping and peeling while promoting growth. The glossy formula makes your fingernails look smooth and even, and you can apply it both over and under nail polish.

These foot peel masks slip on like a pair of socks, delivering a chemical exfoliation while also softening feet with aloe vera and lavender extract. Just place them on your feet for one hour, and after about a week, you’ll notice the dead skin on your feet begin to peel off. Once the process is done, you’ll have super soft feet.

Unlike traditional nail files, this set is made of tempered glass. And the smooth ombré surface isn’t just pretty to look at — it’s also gentle on nails, preventing splitting and breakage. You get three different files, including one that’s compact enough for travel, and each one comes in an individual velvet pouch that protects the glass from scratches.

In just one short week, you can whiten your teeth from the comfort of your own home with this pen. Colgate’s enamel-safe formula includes a small amount of hydrogen peroxide, lightening stains and restoring brightness. It’s easy to apply with the applicator brush, and each pen has enough product for 35 nightly treatments.

Dry shampoo is great to have on hand when you don’t have time to wash your hair. This one from Hair Dance adds volume and texture with just a few sprays, while it absorbs excess oil from your scalp. Choose between an herbal lavender fragrance or a bright grapefruit scent.

• Available scents: Lavender, Grapefruit

Formulated with nourishing murumuru butter and strengthening milk proteins, this leave-in hair treatment will leave your locks feeling revitalized. Safe on all hair types, the spray-on mask protects your hair from UV rays, locks in color, and protects it from heat. It has an average rating of 4.7 out of five stars on Amazon, with one reviewer describing it as “liquid gold for your hair.”

Made of a super absorbent microfiber, these towels wrap around your wet hair and secure in place with a button closure at the base of your neck. The soft, lightweight fabric won’t cause hair breakage while drying, holding more than 10 times its weight in water. Your hair will be much less wet when you take it out of the towel, making it faster and easier to blow dry it.

• Available colors: 9

Extend the life of your hair color in between dye jobs with this concealer spray that targets new growth at your roots. Available in natural shades ranging from black to blonde, chestnut, and red, the semi-permanent formula instantly blends your roots in with the rest of your colored hair. It lasts until your next shampoo, and washes out in the shower.

• Available shades: 11

Feeling bold and daring? Arctic Fox’s semi-permanent hair dye makes it easy (and affordable) to switch up your hair color. Available in vibrant shades like fuchsia, turquoise, red, and orange, the ammonia-free dye can be applied right at home. It naturally fades out over the next several weeks — however, it lasts longer in hair that has been bleached beforehand.

• Available colors: 23

Tea tree oil and mint are known for their cleansing and freshening properties, so it’s no wonder they’re included in this nourishing hair treatment that removes residue from your scalp and adds volume to your strands. The addition of peppermint gives the formula an invigorating scent — use it in the morning to feel more awake and alert.

Nourish and strengthen your nails and cuticles with this revitalizing oil treatment made with soothing milk and honey. The reviewer-approved lightweight oil deeply penetrates your nail beds, delivering moisture and nutrients to dry, cracked skin and nails. It’s also available in several other delightful fragrances, including lavender and chamomile and bergamot and mango.

• Available scents: 10

You can use this handheld scalp brush on either wet or dry hair, and the flexible silicone bristles will boost circulation and deeply cleanse your scalp. Plus, the whole experience is super relaxing, like getting a massage at the salon. An easy-grip handle keeps the brush on your hand, even when all sudsed up in the shower.

• Available colors: 8

On the hunt for fuller lips? This moisturizing set includes two vitamin E and collagen serums: Use the one with ginger extract during the day to instantly plump your lips, and use the one with mint extract to soothe and repair lips while you sleep.

With an average rating of 4.8 out of five stars on Amazon, these makeup sponges are a cut above your typical blending tool. The egg-shaped sponges have a unique angled surface, allowing you to contour and blend. Use them to blend foundation, creams, and concealers, then just rinse them off in between uses.

Complete with four different makeup brushes and a blending sponge, this set is perfect for creating everyday makeup looks. Each brush has a different use, so you can apply eyeshadow, highlighter, foundation, and powder with ease. “I fell in love with these when they first came out and have been using this brand ever since,” one reviewer raved. “They are affordable and a great quality product.”

Tired of having to restock your makeup remover pads every few weeks? These bamboo cotton pads are a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative. You get 20 pads in a pack, which can be used on your eyes, lips, face, and neck. They’re machine-washable, too — all you have to do is toss them in the included laundry bag, place them in your next cycle, and use them again.

This compact hair remover is perfect for removing those small, delicate hairs on your upper lip, neck, or anywhere else they show up. The smooth, battery-powered ring head works gently without causing irritation, resulting in smooth skin. Plated in 18-karat gold, the sleek body has a metallic finish that looks beautiful. Keep it in your purse for touch-ups throughout the day.

• Available colors: 6

Want to know a natural way to lengthen your lashes, thicken your eyebrows, and moisturize your skin? All you need is a little castor oil. This cold-pressed castor oil from Kate Blanc Cosmetics comes with a dropper and two brushes, so you can easily apply it to your face, eyebrows, eyelashes, and even your scalp. You’ll notice a positive difference in your hair and skin after just a few weeks.

Mighty Patch has created a discreet, painless way to treat pimples that gives highly effective results — over 53,000 customers have given them a five-star Amazon rating. Just stick one of the translucent patches over your pimple, and wait six to eight hours. The hydrocolloid material lifts dirt and oil from your skin, reducing redness and irritation.

Garnier’s micellar water acts as both a facial cleanser and a makeup remover, so you can use it in the morning and nighttime. Just add a small amount to a cotton pad, and swipe it over your face and neck. The micelles in the water attract dirt and makeup, gently cleaning your face without any oily residue. It’s free of alcohol and fragrance, making it safe for sensitive skin.

First Aid Beauty’s body scrub combines physical and chemical exfoliators into an effective formula that smooths out bumps and dry skin. Glycolic and lactic acids loosen the top layers of skin and smooth out texture, while vitamin E replenishes moisture. The scrub’s roughness comes from pumice buffing beads, which remove dead skin cells to reveal the softness underneath.

Açai berries aren’t just for your smoothie bowl. This tinted lip balm from Honest Beauty combines açai extracts with avocado oil in a moisturizing formula that keeps your lips nourished for up to eight hours. There are eight buildable natural shades to choose from, ranging from bold reds to subtle pinks.

• Available shades: 8