Cheap Thrills
You're probably cutting back in lots of ways these days, but that doesn't mean you have to shortchange your makeup routine. We asked beauty pros to recommend their favorite bargain gems—all of which you can grab while picking up diapers at the drugstore. The cost of everything on this page totals just $56.
By Marta Topran
- Powder
- Barely There Loose Powder
"So ultrafine, it gives prestige brands a run for their money."—makeup artist Kristofer Buckle
$9, Sonia Kashuk, Target.com.
- Liner
- Blendable Eye Pencil
"For a soft look, wear it alone or with a jewel-tone shadow at night."—makeup artist Tina Turnbow
$8, Almay, Drugstore.com.
- Concealer
- Hide the Blemish Concealer
"The bullet shape makes it easy to dab right onto spots."—makeup artist Dawn Broussard
$5, Rimmel London, Ulta.com.
- Mascara
- Volum' Express Turbo Boost Mascara
"The brush reaches the corner lashes, making eyes brighter and wider."—makeup artist Jenna Menard
$7, Maybelline New York, Walgreens.com.
- Shadow
- Hip High Intensity Pigments Cream Shadow Paint
"It goes on like mousse, then dries to a shimmery shadow."—makeup artist Fiona Stiles
$12, L'oréal Paris, Drugstore.com.
- Nail Polish
- Nail Enamel In Steel-Her Heart
"The gray-black hue telegraphs cool, and the metallic finish hides dents."—Cookie health & beauty director Jennifer Tung
$5, Revlon, Walgreens.com.
- Lipstick
- Satin Pearl Lip Color In Pink Sands
"It creates the perfect pink pout. For longer wear, use a matching liner."—DB
$5, Prestige, Facevaluesonline.com.
- Blush
- Instant Cheekbones Contouring Cheek Color In Sophisticated Sable
"I always throw this in my purse for touch-ups."—DB
$5, Cover Girl, Drugstore.com.
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