25 Target Beauty Steals That Beat Expensive Brands
Promising review: "Love this! So smooth on the lips and very hydrating. Nice little tint of color. Really impressed with it." —Abby Price: $8.99 (available in four colors)
An Essence mini eyeshadow palette that costs less than your daily coffee order but seriously delivers on pigment, blendability, and glam vibes. How's *that* for an instant energy boost?
Promising review: "Love this palette of eyeshadow. My favorite colors all in one palette. So happy." —Mama22Price: $3.99 (originally $19.59; available in seven color combos)
Or a single ColourPop eyeshadow if you don't want to splurge on a full palette (or just don't need or desire every single color they come with) and would rather carefully select your fave shades and colors individually. These are extremely blendable *and* highly pigmented without you paying top-shelf price.
Promising review: "Talk about sparkle! This formula is so unique. There's a soft wash of color mixed with flecks of glitter, and it's stunning on the eyes." —Target reviewerPrice: $7 (available in six colors)
A Native hair mask as affordable as it is effective and easy as pie to use: simply let it sit in wet hair for 3–5 minutes, then wash it out and enjoy strands so soft and smooth, you'll wonder if you've just stepped out of a hair commercial (wind machine sadly sold separately).
Promising review: "I've always used/tried different hair masks and nothing has ever stuck out to me. This mask makes my hair super soft and shiny. My hair has a healthy feel/glow! I'm already on my second bottle and I hope they carry this forever." —sammyn Price: $9.99
A brilliantly affordable Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 made by women of color to protect your skin from sun damage while adding much-needed moisture. Bonus: it won't leave an annoying white residue behind as it dries completely clear.
Promising review: "Awesome product that doesn't break my face out, as all others have — including the so-called gentle brands. It also works better at protecting better than the overly priced brands." —Chanchan75Price: $15.99 (originally $19.59)
A glittery gold Essie nail polish because who needs jewelry when your nails sparkle like this? Perfect for a night out, a work soirée, or just adding a little extra shine to your Tuesday... pop it on by itself or over your fave color for instant magic. No expensive manicurist needed. 💅✨
Promising review: "I used it over a gold polish and it looked great! The glitter made my nails pop!" —JlowderPrice: $9.99
An alcohol-free and unscented Thayers facial toner, which truly sets the *tone* for great, reasonably priced skincare. Reviewers herald it as an absolute lifesaver for dry, stressed-out skin, as it leaves your face hydrated, refreshed, and ready to take on the world (or at least the next step of your routine).
Promising review: "This toner has been a game-changer for my skincare routine! I love that it's gentle on my skin yet still effectively removes impurities and balances my complexion. Since it's alcohol-free, it doesn't dry out my skin or cause any irritation, which is a big plus. The unscented formula is perfect for anyone with sensitive skin or those who prefer a more neutral experience. I've noticed my skin feels smoother, hydrated, and refreshed after each use. The packaging is simple, easy to use, and a little goes a long way. This toner has quickly become a staple in my daily skincare regimen, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a gentle, non-drying toner." —A complete set Price: $11.49 (also available in rose petal, lavender, and cucumber scents)
A ColourPop highlighter stick so you can get that vacation level glow without dropping vacation level prices. Creamy and compact enough to live in your bag, it's the kind of glow-up that goes wherever you do.
Promising review: "This was a great affordable option. I liked that it blended nicely and was creamy. The highlight stayed in place nicely and wore great through the day. Buildable to get your desired effect. I liked the ease of application due to the stick formulation. I like the color/tone of this highlight (from a highlight addict!)" —JulandthepPrice: $10 (available in two colors)
An E.l.f. face sponge for super smooth liquid and cream makeup application. This lil' powerhouse is essential for everyone's makeup tool kit, as it blends to absolute perfection with no streaking or need for a blending brush. Just be sure to clean it regularly.
Promising review: "Amazing!! My favorite makeup sponge to buy. Perfect sponge for a cheap price." —ErinPrice: $6
A hydrating Essie roll-on cuticle oil that smells like fresh apricots and feels like a mini spa treatment for your nails. Swipe it on, let it soak in, and enjoy hands that look like you just stepped out of an expensive salon — no appointment necessary.
Promising review: "Works great. Easy to put on and smells great, too." —CnelPrice: $18.29
A pack of Neutrogena makeup-removing wipes to prevent mascara stains and makeup streaks from turning your pillowcase into a piece of modern art by morning. These are gentle on your skin, so you don't have to worry about them drying it or causing irritation.
Promising review: "Neutrogena face wipes are great for gently removing eye makeup. I also like how cool and smooth they feel in your face as a 'wake up' in the morning." —RozziPrice: $1.99+ (available in three sizes)
A nourishing Ogx anti-breakage leave-in serum that's like a protective shield for your hair because no one has time for frizz, am I right? This little bottle of magic smoothes, strengthens, and gives strands the kind of shine that'll have everyone asking if you've been using some kind of magic hair potion.
Promising review: "This product has a long-lasting smell (a great coconut smell) and leaves my hair soft and moisturized! My hair is much shinier, softer, stronger, and hydrated. My hair is straight-wavy and I love it. It's also super affordable compared to other products!! This is a yes!" —lillyPrice: $10.19
A Maybelline mascara featuring a ~super flexible~ wand and sensational lash flare effect that'll leave your lashes feeling soft and conditioned in addition to looking voluminous and absolutely wow-worthy, all without giving your wallet a workout because, yes, this glam is totally budget-friendly.
Promising review: "I got this mascara because it caught my eye, and it did not disappoint! It doesn't leave my lashes clumpy, but it gives them definition and length. Also, my curl lasts all day!! I will definitely keep purchasing!" —OhPrice: $11.89 (available in several styles)
A pack of satin sleep scrunchies to wear while you snooze so your locks can rest and refresh without tangling. They're low-effort, affordable, 100% fabulous, and great for ALL hair types, so feel free to gift 'em to everyone you know with long hair.
Promising review: "Love these! Purchased twice (once for myself and once as a gift) and they are perfect for both thick and thin hair! Holds my super thick hair without pulling!" —Eld14Price: $9.79 for a pack of five (available in three colors)
A Jergens cherry almond moisturizer *cherry picked* for ultimate softness (and its deliciously low price tag). I mean, truly the almond joy your skin's been craving: rich, silky, and nut-urally irresistible. 🍒
Promising review: "This has always been my favorite lotion. Love how it smells and leaves my skin feeling soft." —Caligirl73Price: $5.69+ (available in three sizes)
A Revlon kiss balm because when it comes to preventing and treating my chapped lips for cheap, NOTHING comes close to this miraculous little balm that also boasts SPF 20.
Promising review: "Love this stuff! Perfect for keeping your lips smooth." —HPrice: $5.59 (available in five colors and flavors)
A portable Versed bronzer stick that blends out in seconds and gives you that sun-kissed glow without you needing a single brush (or a minute spent in front of a UV ray). It's perfect for a quick makeup routine that's as chill as your fave iced coffee order.
Price: $14.99 (available in three shades)
A Kristen Ess moisturizing shampoo that gives dry strands the tall glass of water they've been begging for. This stuff is nourishing and budget-friendly enough to make luxe hair care part of your everyday routine.
Promising review: "This is a GREAT shampoo/conditioner combo!!!! I was really nervous to go back to drugstore after falling in love with Dae products, but this works just as well as the expensive stuff for half the price!!! My hair feels so soft and this has a nice smell that lasts!! I will be repurchasing!! Not to mention gorgeous packaging!!" —KayleePrice: $5.99+ (available in three sizes)
A jar of Aquaphor healing ointment that's basically the MVP of your affordable skincare stash, as it's soothing, multi-tasking, and always there to save the day (or your lips, cuticles, elbows… you name it).
Promising review: "Aquaphor is great for dry skin during the fall and winter. A little goes a long way. It's not like lotion; it's more concentrated and does a better job than just lotion." —LuluPrice: $5.49+ (available in two sizes)
A Garnier micellar water that melts off every last bit of makeup (waterproof mascara included) without leaving your skin feeling tight or thirsty. It only removes the bad stuff, making it a dry-skin dream. And the best part? It's gentle on your face and your wallet.
Promising review: "Very effective in deep cleaning and removing makeup, including mascara." —jrPrice: $4.99+ (available in three sizes)
An Odele leave-in detangling tonic for a lightweight spray that tackles tangles, frizz, and knots with zero effort, leaving you with smooth, shiny strands and a whole lot of money saved on splurging on pricier products.
Promising review: "I love how this product makes my hair feel after allowing it to dry, then flat ironing it or curling it. I use it right after towel-drying my hair. I start at the ends of my hair, then the root. I have thick, frizzy, wavy hair. This works wonders." —The taste was just rightPrice: $12.99
An E.l.f. waterproof liquid eyeliner pen because precision this sharp shouldn't cost an arm and a leg (or an eye, to be more pun specific). Whether you're going for a subtle flick or a don't-mess-with-me wing, this pen gives you FULL CONTROL over your cat-eye destiny.
Promising review: "I've used liquid eyeliner for winged eyes almost daily for the past 15 years. I've used everything from the most expensive to the cheapest, and this has to be the best eyeliner I've ever purchased. Stays perfectly unless you rub your eyes often, then, it can definitely start to come off. Survives most crying sessions, and it's super black and opaque and never ever dries out. I've repurchased 50 x over and will continue to do so because even the highest-end eyeliners don't compare!" —catPrice: $8
The Doux Mousse Def Texture Foam that gives your hair that effortless, just-woke-up-like-this volume and texture. Whether you're aiming for waves or a tousled, full-bodied look, this mousse is your secret weapon. Bonus? It doesn't leave your hair crunchy. Just touchable, soft perfection.
Promising review: "I've been using this for a while now. The ONLY product that I've ever used that detangles, moisturizes and defines my curls. It is 100% consistent. I can't even bring myself to buy another product for my curls. I have mixed hair 3c curls. Thick and coarse." —SDgirl88Price: $15.99
A Wet n Wild soft blur matte lipstick that glides on smoother than your favorite Oscar-winning movie plot twist, serving up a dreamy, soft-focus finish without drying out your lips... all without costing as much as a red carpet-worthy outfit, of course.
Promising review: "While the shade I bought isn't for me, I love this formula! This is a great creamy matte lipstick with good pigment that doesn't accentuate the dry spots on my lips. And while it's a matte finish, it's not drying at all. I also appreciate the light, sweet vanilla/sugary scent. I've already ordered two other shades for delivery. And for the price? *Chef's Kiss!*" —SjashbyPrice: $4.79 (available in four shades)
And a Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine hairspray that will have your strands so smooth and frizz free, even humidity will be like, "Wait, what just happened?" No spend-y salon appointment necessary.
Promising review: "I love this hairspray! I think it works really well to keep my hair in place without making it sticky, crunchy, or hard. It smells amazing and is a great finishing spray for all of my hairstyles. It definitely keeps my curls in place while still leaving them flexible and soft." —Larkspur37Price: $7.49
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Tom's Guide
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- Tom's Guide
I bought the Switch 2 Pro Controller for its remappable back buttons — but this feature makes them an absolute game changer
From the moment I first laid hands on it, I knew I had to get the new Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. Back in April, I was one of the first people to go hands-on with the Switch 2 at an event in New York. While it was awesome finally getting to see the new console up close, I couldn't believe that Nintendo had finally added the feature I always wanted to its pro controller: remappable back buttons. As someone who's been playing video games with a controller for over 30 years, my right thumb has certainly taken a beating. That's why, when possible, I prefer to play on a controller with remappable back buttons or rear paddles. This lets me avoid putting unnecessary strain on my thumb but I've also found that it makes playing certain games a lot easier for me. While plenty of the best Nintendo Switch controllers have remappable back buttons, this is the first time that Nintendo has added them to one of its first-party controllers. Likewise, the Switch 2 Pro Controller is one of the most comfortable gamepads I've ever held with plenty of refinements over the original. After picking up a Switch 2 and the new pro controller at a midnight launch though, I quickly realized that Nintendo didn't just add remappable back buttons to the controller, it completely changed how you use them. If you're like me and use remappable back buttons in every game you play, here's why you should definitely consider picking up a Switch 2 Pro Controller for the Nintendo Switch 2. This new and improved pro controller for the Switch 2 features Nintendo's HD Rumble 2, a C button for GameChat, remappable GL/GR buttons and a 3.5mm headphone jack along with support for motion controls and scanning amiibos. It's very comfortable to hold in hand and can last for up to 40 hours on a single retailers: Target, Best Buy, GameStop Normally on a controller with remappable back buttons, there's often an extra button on the back like with the PowerA OPS v3 Pro or on the front like with the 8BitDo Ultimate Controller. You press this button first to go into remapping mode before assigning inputs to either controller's back buttons. You'll notice though that the Switch 2 Pro Controller doesn't have a button like this on the this is the case, like on the Xbox Elite Series 2, you usually go into your console's settings menu to assign inputs to your controller's back buttons or rear paddles. However, when I opened up the Switch 2's settings menu and went to Controllers & Accessories and then GL/GR Button Settings, there was only a video explaining how they worked but not an option to map them to different buttons right then and there. The reason for this is surprisingly simple. Unlike with the remappable buttons on other pro-style controllers, you can't program the GL/GR ones unless you're in a game. While I wish Nintendo would let me do this as I like using a controller's back buttons to navigate through a console's menus and user interface, I quickly came to appreciate the company's unique and novel approach to assigning buttons. In fact, I now wish both Sony and Microsoft would follow suit. So how do you remap the GL/GR buttons on the Switch 2 Pro Controller? Well, to do so, you first have to open a game. From there, you hold down the controller's Home button to bring up the Switch 2's Quick Settings menu. Underneath the option to toggle Airplane Mode on or off, you'll see a section for the Switch 2 Pro Controller's GL/GR Buttons. Then you just select which one you want to remap and press the button you want to map it to on the controller and you're done. Not only does Nintendo make it quick and seamless to remap these GL/GR buttons but the best part is that how you configure them is saved on a per game basis. This means that while you might have them set up a particular way for Mario Kart World, you can have them mapped completely differently in another game. Then when you switch between games, the Switch 2 automatically reconfigures the controller's back buttons exactly how you had them. No other controller nor console does it this way. In the picture above, you can see I have the GR button mapped to A to make my cart go in Mario Kart World while the GL button is mapped to X so that I can quickly look behind me during the middle of a race. I had my Switch 2 Pro Controller's button remapped this way until earlier today when the idea struck me to map GL to the controller's right trigger so that I can drift as well as perform tricks without having to take my thumbs off the analog sticks. I've mainly been playing my Switch 2 in docked mode with the Switch 2 Pro Controller, so I've been using its remappable back buttons in every game I've played so far. For instance, in Donkey Kong Bananza which I recently reviewed, I have the GR button mapped to A for jump and the GL button mapped to Y to punch. If you've seen any gameplay footage, then you know Donkey Kong does a ton of punching in this game. With punch set to the GL button, this has made it a lot easier for me to not only defeat enemies but to also destroy the world around me as I'm hunting for gold and Banadium Gems. Before Donkey Kong Banaza came out, I was working my way through the end of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which runs and looks even better on the Switch 2. Here, I also have the GR button mapped to A since you use it for everything from jumping to climbing to talking to in-game characters and interacting with the world around you. However, you also frequently make use of Link's new abilities which you select from a wheel after pressing the left bumper or L button on your controller. To make it easier to pull up this wheel and switch between abilities, I mapped the GL button to L when I restarted playing Tears of the Kingdom on the Switch 2. The remapping possibilities are really endless on the Switch 2 Pro Controller as you can remap its GL/GR buttons to anything from the face buttons (A,B,X,Y) to the triggers and bumpers to the D-pad. Surprisingly, you can also remap the controller's new C button which brings up GameChat to either one of them as well. The same is true with the Capture button as well as both the Plus and Minus buttons. At $85, the Switch 2 Pro Controller is certainly an investment, especially as it costs more than the console's most expensive game so far. 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This accessory lets you attach your Switch 2 Joy-Cons to use them like a standard controller but it also features a USB-C port to charge them. Like the Switch 2 Pro Controller, it has remappable GL/GR buttons that can be mapped to whatever buttons you retailers: Target, BestBuy, GameStop
New York Post
2 days ago
- New York Post
Todd Chrisley wanted to go back to prison after seeing wife Julie's brunette hair: It was ‘rough'
Todd Chrisley knows what hair color looks best on his wife, Julie Chrisley. After the couple was pardoned by President Donald Trump in May, the family matriarch was spotted with brown hair and gray roots. Todd, 56, wasn't thrilled by Julie's after-prison look. 8 Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley on their podcast. Chrisley Confessions/Instagram 'I'm not going to lie. When I first saw you when I got out of that car, I started thinking about going back,' he told Julie, 52, on their 'Chrisley Confessions' podcast on Wednesday. Todd added, 'But then I thought, let me embrace this. This is a moment.' Julie, who has been known for her signature blonde locks, looked stunned by her husband's admission, responding, 'Are you kidding me, right now?' 8 Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley discuss their after prison looks. Chrisley Confessions/Instagram 8 Julie Chrisley rocks dark hair after being released from prison. Kat Ramirez for Fox News Digital Todd confessed, 'It was a rough moment because I had never seen you dark in my life.' The mom of three then reminded Todd that she didn't have much of a say behind bars. 'Well, I know that Todd, but I didn't have any choice,' she said. 'Was there a horrible picture that came out of me?' Julie inquired. 'Yes, but the way I flip that is look at me now! Now, people think I look even better because that horrible picture was out there to begin with.' Todd didn't see it that way, exclaiming, 'I will say, you set the bar low, you had nowhere to go but up.' Julie reprimanded her co-host, telling the patriarch, 'Now, that wasn't very nice.' Todd doubled down, saying, 'I'm just trying to be honest. That's why we have 'Chrisley Confessions 2.0.'' 8 Todd and Julie Chrisley are spotted together for the first time since being freed by Donald Trump. Shabba / BACKGRID At one point, Julie did receive highlights from a fellow inmate named 'Melissa' while locked up. But when her friend got released, Julie was left using box hair coloring. 'I'll admit, I looked crazy,' she shared. 'But now, see, people think when they see me, 'Oh, my God, you look so good!' and I'm thinking, yeah, because you saw that picture of me looking crazy.' Despite Todd's strong opinions, the pair remain a united front. 'We're 30 years in now … so five years from now, 10 years from now, whatever,' Julie explained about divorce rumors swirling. 'We're still going to be together. So guess what? I don't really care.' The public first saw Julie sporting her blonde hair again in June while at a Target. 8 Julie Chrisley poses with fans in Target after her release. TikTok 8 Julie Chrisley and Todd Chrisley. Instagram/@juliechrisley The star posed with two young girls for a selfie, as seen in a TikTok video, and her hair was back to the bright blonde she had before entering prison. A second clip showed a full-length shot of Julie with the two shoppers. Although the reality star is back to a brighter color, her son Chase Chrisley, 28, thought her darker hair was there to stay. 'My mother is an angel. She's still a beautiful woman. Her hair is darker now,' he told Entertainment Tonight on May 31. 'I'm like, 'Mama, we've got to go back platinum blonde.' And she's like, 'I'm not doing that.'' In 2019, the 'Chrisley Knows Best' stars were indicted, with federal prosecutors accusing them of submitting fake documents to banks in order to garner more than $30 million in loans. Julie was pardoned from her seven-year sentence at FMC Lexington in Kentucky, while Todd was released from his 12-year stretch behind bars at FPC Pensacola in Florida. They each served a little over two years. 8 Todd Chrisley wraps his arms around his wife Julie. Instagram/@juliechrisley 8 Julie Chrisley and Todd Chrisley poses together for a social media photo. Instagram/@juliechrisley Todd and Julie, who have maintained their innocence, were not allowed to see or talk to one another since reporting for prison in January 2023. Now, the duo couldn't be happier to be reunited. 'Oh my gosh, it has been amazing. It's still just kind of … it doesn't feel real,' their daughter Savannah Chrisley, 27, told People after her parents first night home. 'We were going to bed last night. We're like, 'Is this real?' And then, I wake up this morning and my mom's walking into my bedroom and I'm like, it's absolutely insane!' she gushed. 'We are just so grateful and ready to kind of start getting back to normal life, obviously, the best we can. Everything's a whirlwind right now, and it's kind hard to live a normal life with how things are right now, but we'll get there.'
USA Today
3 days ago
- USA Today
Will Netflix's 'The Hunting Wives' have a Season 2? What to know
The series follows Sophie O'Neil who moves to a small east Texas town, where she get finds herself pulled into seductive socialite Margo Banks. Spoiler alert: This story includes details from episodes of Season 1 of "The Hunting Wives." Netflix's saucy and scandalous new drama "The Hunting Wives," set in Texas, is garnering a ton of attention, landing on the streamer's Top 10 in the first week of its release. The series, adapted from May Cobb's best-selling 2021 novel of the same name, follows Sophie O'Neil (Brittany Snow) who uproots from Boston with her family following a traumatic incident. She moves to a small east Texas town, where she finds herself pulled into seductive socialite Margo Banks' (Malin Åkerman) exclusive circle of affluent girlfriends, known as the Hunting Wives. "Underneath the Southern charm lies a world of temptation and dangerous liaisons," the series synopsis says. "Margo's magnetic charm and the group's intoxicating allure awaken Sophie's dormant passions, leading her down a treacherous path lined with jealousy, deadly suspicion, and murder." Who killed Abby on 'The Hunting Wives'? The murder of a young girl, Abby (Madison Wolfe), sent shockwaves throughout the small community, with Sophie, Margo and the Hunting Wives finding themselves entangled in the mystery. As the season wraps up, it is confirmed that Margo killed Abby after the latter discovered her affair with Brad (George Ferrier), the teenage son of fellow Hunting Wives member Jill (Katie Lowes), and her subsequent abortion. Abby had threatened to expose Margo's affair, putting the political career of her husband, Jed (Dermot Mulroney), in jeopardy. The incident also spirals into a series of confrontations between the Hunting Wives, ending in what would best be described as a blood bath. While we are still recovering from the killer finale, pun intended, here is what we know about the future of "The Hunting Wives" and if the series will be returning for Season 2. Will there be 'The Hunting Wives' Season 2? Lionsgate, the production company behind the series, has not yet announced a second season of the show. The company told USA TODAY on July 24 that no decision or announcement regarding a new season is available at the moment. However, several cast members have expressed interest in returning for Season 2. 'I think the nerves come from, for me, it's really wanting this to go for a second season because I love everybody that I got to work with and it would be a dream come true to go again," Akerman told Decider. "So my nerves are around the fact that I just want and wish for everyone to love it so much that we get another season." Showrunner Rebecca Cutter and author Cobb are also hopeful for a second season, the duo told Variety. 'I think we'd do a little bit of a time jump — not a year, but a time," Cutter told Variety. "By the end of shooting, I realized that the two engines of the show are the whodunit and the Margo/Sophie relationship and tracking how those spines intersect with each other.' Though ideas are still in their preliminary stages, Cutter told the media outlet it would "be smart' to introduce a new murder mystery. 'I don't know whodunit yet or who got done!' Cutter joked. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle 'The Hunting Wives' cast How to watch 'The Hunting Wives' All eight episodes of "The Hunting Wives" are available to stream on Netflix. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
