Beauty Pro 101: How to be a Beauty Pro on a Budget

Competing with beauty gurus on Youtube and Instagram can be a total bummer because you easily wonder how the heck these people afford to buy all the products they review on their channel. However, there is a secret to ultimate beauty bliss...products that don’t cost as much but work like a charm! There are plenty of reputable brands out there in the skincare, makeup and nail industries that keep their products at a more affordable cost for makeup lovers. You can keep your wallet full and feel like you’re keeping up with the latest beauty trends that are slaying the game. Move over beauty gurus - you’re ready to strike up the selfie game and look like absolute fire while doing so with these inexpensive products.

Don’t Matte If I Do

Wet n Wild Catsuit Lipsticks are incredible for an all-day matte lip look. This lipstick glides on beautifully and the color is vivid. It only costs $4.99 to make your lips look like a high class dream. There are 13 colors to choose from, so you can really have multiple of these lipsticks without breaking the bank!

All About that Anti-aging

If you are concerned about anti-aging but can’t spend all the money on anti-aging products, then Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer is going to be a money saving solution. The product has a micro-corrector applicator that helps reduce dark circles in an instant and smooths fine lines for only $9.99.

Blend In and Stand Out

If you’ve followed your favorite beauty guru on YouTube, you are more than likely to see them blending their beauty products with expensive blenders. Ain’t nobody got time to spend that much money on one blender that you’ll be needing to replace in a couple months. Enter in EcoTools Total Perfecting Blender. For only $4.99 this blender is latex free and blends your makeup effortlessly.

Get Rid of those Pesky Pores

If you feel like your pores have been messing up your makeup game, then you’re going to want to get NYX Cosmetics Pore Filler. Unlike some high-end makeup pore minimizers, this product is only $14.00 and works like a dream. The product is Vitamin-E infused and will have your skin feeling soft and pores looking smaller.

Highlight Like Nobody’s Business

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If you have been drooling over your favorite makeup gurus highlight, but the product they use is way out of your price range then BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition 21 Color Eyeshadow & Highlighter Palette is going to be a game changer for you. The eyeshadows are an added bonus to the buttery smooth highlighter you’re going to fall in love with for only $22.50.

Before You Catch Your Zzz’s

Removing your makeup before bed is crucial to keeping your skin clear and happy. However, there are a lot of inexpensive makeup removers that don’t really do the job. If you’re looking for a makeup remover on a budget, then check out Simple Micellar Cleansing Water. This product will remove your makeup easily and boost your skin’s hydration by 90% for only $19.99.

Don’t Worry About Chipping

It’s tough to find good nail polish when you’re on a budget. However, Formula X nail polish will have your nails looking gorgeous and you won’t have to worry about chipping your nails within a day. Since Fall is right around the corner, try their nail polish in “Interpid” to get your fall vibe going for only $11.99.

Say Goodbye to Dry

If your hair is prone to dryness, but you don’t have enough in the bank to visit your favorite salon this month, then this is the product you’re going to want to pick up. Aussie Three Minute Miracle will take your hair to new heights as it deep conditions your hair to a hydration heaven for only $5.99.

From Head to Toe

Now that you have your makeup, hair and nail game on lock, you’re going to want to curate a celebrity style that won’t leave you penniless. Check out BooHoo for all your clothing and accessory needs! You’ll find incredible sweaters, dresses and shoes that will have you feeling glamourous all the time. Check out their dresses when you’re ready to hit the hottest spot in town with your new arm candy!

Living that Spa Life from Home

Going to the spa and seeing a dermatologist can cost a pretty penny. Instead of going broke at your local spa, you can pick up L'Oréal Revitalift Bright Reveal Peel Pads. This product will not only make your skin brighter but reduce wrinkles and fine lines. If you feel like you have uneven skin tone, this product will help with that too! For only $19.99 you can skip the spa and bring the spa home to you.

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