20 Beauty Products Under $10 That Are Worth Every Penny

Put your hand up if you spend way too much of your paycheck on makeup and skincare products. Newsflash: beauty doesn’t have to break the bank! Some products are worth the splurge, but there are plenty of wallet-friendly finds that rival most high-end products (really!). So, save yourself some money with these 20 beauty buys for under $10.

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E.L.F. Cosmetics

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E.L.F. Contour Palette, $8

You’ll have everything you need in order to contour, highlight, shade and sculpt with this four-in-one contour palette. And for $8, you can’t go wrong with this awesome drugstore highlighter.

Available at Well.

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Real Techniques

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Real Techniques Finish Miracle Sculpting Sponge, $10

Even contouring pros need a miracle every now and then. This latex-free, six-in-1 sponge has a variety of sculpted surfaces to help achieve perfect contouring, highlighting and blending.

Available at Walmart.

Aveda

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Aveda Pencil Sharpener, $6.50

Made with environmentally friendly biodegradable plastic, this sharpener allows you to sharpen regular sized and chubby pencils. The convenient holder captures shavings and there’s a handy little utensil that makes for easy cleaning.

Available at Aveda.

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Annabelle

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Annabelle Eyeshadow Trio, $8

Just because a product is inexpensive, doesn’t mean it should be overlooked. Annabelle eyeshadows are nicely pigmented, easy to work with and, some beauty junkies even say, are a perfect dupe for MAC shadows.

Available at Well.

Maybelline

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Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless Foundation, $9

A foundation that lives up to its promise, this formulation is excellent for oily and combination skin. Medium coverage, long-lasting and shine free, you get your money’s worth with this one.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart.

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Burt's Bees

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Burt’s Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes Cucumber and Sage, $8

On the go, soothing cleansing towelettes are perfect for your gym bag, bathroom vanity or bedside table. These natural wipes remove makeup, and cleanse and tone in one simple step.

Available at London Drugs.

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L'Oréal

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L’Oréal Paris Brow Stylist Definer Pencil, $10

Whether you’re into softly shaped or bold brows, you can have either with this easy to use brow defining pencil. The formulation is smooth enough that it doesn’t skip, but not too soft that is smudges away. Plus, the spoolie brush makes it super easy to blend.

Available at Walmart.

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Maybelline

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Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara, $7

Full flirty lashes don’t have to cost the earth. This drugstore mascara is as good as, if not better, than its high-end competitors.

Available at Walmart.

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Ion

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Ion Golden Wood Boar Bristle Round Brush, $10

A really good round brush makes all the difference for a smooth, shiny blow dry, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to find one.

Available at Sally Beauty.

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NYX Cosmetics

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NYX HD Eye Shadow Base, $10

Even and smooth out eyelids for lasting eyeshadow with this lightweight primer. A little goes a long way and the doefoot applicator helps save product too. Make your eyeshadow colours pop with this reasonably priced base.

Available at NYX Cosmetics.

China Glaze

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China Glaze Nail Lacquer, $6

With over 300 high gloss colours to choose from, your manicure will not only look professional but will last too. All shades are also free of toluene, DBP and added formaldehyde for peace of mind. Why spend more than you need to?

Available at Trade Secrets.

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Essence Cosmetics

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Essence Long Lasting Eye Pencil, $3

This well-packaged drugstore eyeliner glides on and stays put, and for $3 you can own every colour.

Available at Essence.

The Ordinary

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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA, $9

It’s pretty hard to find effective lightening and brightening skincare products that don’t require a loan to purchase! This totally affordable water-based serum fades hyperpigmentation and acne scars while plumping the skin with hyaluronic acid.

Available at The Ordinary.

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Wet n Wild

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Wet n Wild Megaslicks Balm Stain, $4

These el-cheapo lip colours don’t get enough love! For $4 per crayon, you get a pigmented balm that leaves your lips with a pretty stain when it wears off, without drying the lips.

Available at Well.

Hard Candy

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Hard Candy Sheer Envy Primer, $9

Put down that high-end primer and give this one a go. Beauty on a budget does exist with this discount primer!

Available at Walmart.

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Sephora

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Sephora Collection Blush and Luminizer On The Go Stick, $10

This take away stick format makes blush application a breeze. The four pearlescent shades adapt to your skin tone and boost radiance without the hefty price tag of department store multiple sticks.

Available at Sephora.

Batiste

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Batiste Original Dry Shampoo, $9

When you need to spruce up days old hair, dry shampoo is the answer. This one makes your hair look clean while providing hold and body, all for under $10 — no more bad hair days!

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart.

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Rosebud Perfume Co.

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Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve, $7.50

Heal chapped, dry skin with this affordable everything balm. There's good reason for its cult status.

Available at Sephora.

Spectro

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Spectro Cleanser for Blemish Prone Skin, $8

This cleanser was made for sensitive, blemish-prone skin. It is gentle, non-irritating, fragrance free and removes oil, dirt and bacteria without stripping the skin.

Available at Well.

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