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Every season brings a fresh wave of beauty finds that prove great products don’t have to come with a luxury price tag. Here are a few standout gems under $30 that have caught our eye. From skincare essentials that brighten and rejuvenate to makeup must-haves that add instant flair, these budget-friendly picks from brands like Bioderma, Essie, Marcelle, Clinique and more are shaping up to be the next everyday favourites.
With a creamy formula that has anti-aging and skin-correcting benefits (plus SPF 35!), this CC cream from Marcelle is a must-try for anyone who loves a hydrating tint.
If you’ve been hustling a little harder than usual (go you!), don’t forget to pamper yourself with this unique balm stick from Grace & Stella. Say goodbye to puffy eyes and dark circles and hello to a brighter, fresher you.
Get your best pout yet with this lifter gloss, infused with hyaluronic acid for hydration and a fuller look. With an extra large wand for easy application and 20 stunning shades to choose from, this non-sticky gloss gives your lips next-level shine and colour.
Pair your gloss with this creamy lip liner infused with hyaluronic acid and jojoba oil. This liner adds definition without drying out your lips. What more could a lip-liner-lover ask for?
A toner is an essential part of any skincare routine, and this Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Facial Toner gently soothes and hydrates the skin. It helps minimize the appearance of enlarged pores while maintaining a soft, balanced complexion. Ideal for normal and combination skin.
Clinique’s multitasking lip treatment deeply hydrates and smooths lips while relieving dryness, making them soft, supple, and ready for makeup. It can be used day or night, as an overnight mask, or a quick pre-lipstick treatment, and is enriched with nourishing ingredients like shea butter, lipids, and ceramides.
Vichy’s Normaderm bundle is acne-fighting made easy: the purifying face wash zaps blemishes while the moisturizer keeps skin hydrated and happy. Together, they leave your skin clear, comfortable, and ready to take on the day.
This (practically famous) fragrance-free cleanser from Bioderma is designed specifically for sensitive skin. Its micellar technology effectively removes makeup and impurities without stripping the skin’s natural moisture, leaving it feeling refreshed and soothed.
The e.l.f. Monochromatic Multi Stick in Dazzling Peony is a creamy, all-in-one colour stick that effortlessly adds a cohesive flush to eyes, cheeks, and lips. Enriched with shea butter and vitamin E, it glides on smoothly, leaving a radiant, buildable shimmer that brightens your entire look.
This Maybelline mascara is a cult favourite, loved for its bamboo-infused formula that delivers full, fluttery lashes without a hint of smudge or flake. The Flex Tower brush effortlessly coats every lash, making it perfect for everything from subtle daytime looks to bold, statement-making eyes.
If you love a good body butter, this luxurious, nourishing formula from Nutrius is a must-try. This rich formula is infused with Cupuaçu butter for max hydration – just in time to battle the cooler, drier weather ahead.
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