Top 5 Affordable Beauty Products For You
Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum by Cosmedica
Skin care is the most important step in a makeup routine that can make or break how well your makeup turns out, and when it comes to skin care, hydration is key!
Hyaluronic acid is the ultimate hydrator and goes deeper than moisturizer alone. It works by infusing all layers of the skin with hydration, providing a source of moisture that is important for ALL skin types.
It’s a common misconception that oily/acne prone skin doesn’t need hydration–quite the contrary–you may have oily skin because your skin is dehydrated and overcompensates by producing extra oil! I personally started struggling with oily skin in my mid-twenties. Through lots of trial and error (and lots of money spent on skincare products) I finally found my holy grail:this pure hyaluronic acid by Cosmedica.
I use this Cosmedica serum twice a day immediately after cleansing my skin. I follow it with primer in the AM and moisturizer in the PM. I love that it’s non-greasy and that you can layer it with any other skincare your heart desires.Hands down, I cannot live without this magic serum!
Haus Labs PhD Hybrid Lip Oil
Lady GaGa…need I say more? She KILLED it with her makeup line, Haus Labs. I’ve loved everything I have tried from her brand but I reach for the PhD Hybrid Lip Oil on a daily basis. This product is a lip oil and lip stain that also works to hydrate and plump the lips–talk about a multi-tasker!.
I personally love the berry shade (it comes in four colors, clear, coral/peach, pink, & berry) as it gives my lips this gorgeous flush of color that looks so natural. For an everyday natural lip look, I’ll throw on some lip liner and this oil–that’s it.
My favorite part is that this formula is not sticky and the color lasts even after drinking and eating. Another big bonus? All Haus Labs products are certified clean, vegan, and cruelty free so you’re not applying any of the harsh, unnatural, toxic chemicals found in so many beauty products.
Also, FYI- the PhD Hybrid Lip Oil, which is $24, is often compared to the Dior Lip Glow Oil, which is $38. I have both and I honestly prefer the PhD Hybrid Lip Oil.
L’oreal Lash Paradise Primer
This product is probably my top drugstore item that I have continued to repurchase and recommend over the years. I’ve tried several different lash primers and the L’oreal Lash Paradise Primer is THE BEST, and it’s only $10!
I curl my lashes, apply this primer, allow it to dry for about 30 seconds, apply mascara, and BOOM…I have lengthened, conditioned, voluminous lashes in two minutes! I love that the tube doesn’t dry out quickly like other lash primers and mascaras do.
The trick is to let the primer dry a little before applying your mascara. You DO want the primer to feel tacky but not dry/hard. You DON’T want the primer to be too wet when you go in with your mascara because then the mascara won’t have anything to grip on to.
Dibs Lip Liner
DIBS (Desert Island Beauty) was co-founded by one of my favorite fashion/beauty/lifestyle bloggers on Instagram, Courtney Shields. When I tell you that all of their products are TOP NOTCH, at fair price points, and worth every single penny, I am not exaggerating. My absolute favorite product that I cannot live without anymore is 100% the No Pressure Lip Liners. The formula is *chefs kiss*. It’s creamy, pigmented, and stays on all day and night! My most worn shades for everyday are shade 1 “On The Rose” and shade 3 “Tell Me More.” Both are very flattering on all skin tones. Shade 5 “Love” is also my ride or die red lip liner. I really love filling my entire lip in with these liners and topping them with gloss as well. They are PERFECT for travel because they come with a double sided cap that allows you to connect and bring two shades with you. Did I mention that they’re only $16 and retractable?
Got2b Glued Styling Glue Mini
Last but not least, Got2b Glued Styling Glue but for your brows! You get SO much bang for your buck with this product. I apply this with an eyebrow brush/spoolie brushing my brows upward for the perfect hold and fluffy brow look. A large bottle of this is $6 and it lasts me well over a year as it only takes a small amount of product to get the job done on a daily basis. You won’t regret giving this product a try and saving yourself some money. Thank me later 😊
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