Courteney Cox's budget buys under $100 — Adidas slides, Mother jeans and more
Courteney Cox may be a successful actress, producer and businesswoman, but that doesn't mean she's splashing out loads of cash on everyday essentials. Like her BFF Jennifer Aniston, Cox is no stranger to budget-friendly buys from accessible brands regular folks can afford. When it comes to functional footwear, she's been known to wear Adidas' Adilette slides and Stan Smith sneakers. And to whip up a yummy chicken curry? The same Pyrex glass measuring cups that many home cooks use.
We rounded up more of Cox's affordable faves, from comfy shoes to makeup bag must-haves. They're all reliable faves with lots of positive customer reviews, so you can shop with confidence knowing your money is being well spent.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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