Taylor Swift's red lipstick, Oprah's coffee alternative and more celeb faves under $50
We may think of celebrities as otherworldly, but they really are just people like the rest of us. They want comfy shoes and durable cookware just like you and me, and believe it or not, they're not always spending a fortune to get it.
Need proof? Drew Barrymore's chapped-lip fix is only $8 at Amazon. And the cast iron pan that Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa herself, uses? A $20 Lodge classic. We stalk, err, track down celeb-loved products day in and day out, and there are plenty of worthy buys that won't break the bank. Keep scrolling for our favorite star-approved finds, all $50 or less.
Back 2020, Meghan Markle introduced Oprah to Clevr Blends by sending her a gift basket filled with the brand's mixes. Since then, Oprah has included it on her eponymous list of Favorite Things in both 2021 and 2022, specifically calling out the Golden SuperLatte, Chai SuperLatte and Sleeptime SuperLatte.
No matter where you see Taylor Swift, there's a good chance she'll be sporting her signature red lip. Her affinity for red lipstick started back in 2009 on a cover shoot for Allure's April issue. Over the years, Swift's worn lots of different formulas, including Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance in Elson and MAC's iconic matte lipstick in Ruby Woo.
In case you missed the memo, Alicia Keys has her own beauty line, Keys Soulcare, which is available at Amazon. And yes, she actually uses the products herself! The award-winning singer, songwriter and musician took to Instagram to share her pre-glam skin care regimen, which includes a generous slathering of her very own Keys Soulcare Firm Belief Smoothing Peptide Cream. As she applies the moisturizer all over her face, Keys says the product is "so good," adding that it gives skin the hydration it needs.
Friends alum Courteney Cox may be a superstar, but that doesn't stop her from rocking Adidas Adilette slides while out and about. These bestselling shoes have been around for over 50 years, so it's not surprising that they're a staple for college coeds and the rich and famous alike.
Jennifer Garner's go-to measuring cups when whipping up goodness on her "Pretend Cooking Show" on Instagram? These classics by Anchor Hocking. She's used them when making homemade focaccia, make-ahead eggs bites, cranberry sauce muffins and even a whipped cream cake (yum!). Honestly, there are very few episodes where these babies don't make an appearance.
If chapped lips are the bane of your existence, consider Drew Barrymore's go-to remedy. "Dr. Dan's Cortibalm, it completely changed my life," she raved on an episode of her namesake talk show back in 2020. It's made with nourishing ingredients like beeswax, petroleum jelly, mineral oil and 1% hydrocortisone. Barrymore revealed that her dermatologist first introduced her to this lifesaver.
When Ina Garten speaks, we listen. She is the queen (okay, the contessa) of making life in the kitchen easy, breezy and joyful as she decodes technical French cooking for us home chefs. Want to feel like culinary royalty? Add her beloved Lodge cast iron skillet to your kitchen arsenal.
When it comes to beauty and fashion, Bethenny Frankel knows what she's talking about — especially when it comes to good budget finds. In a recent TikTok, the Real Housewives alum showed off this chic $37 Amazon bag (that just so happens to look just like this $3,000 Loro Piana). You can style it like Frankel with a casual, travel-ready look or dress it up for a fancier event.
There's nothing like scented candles to make your home smell heavenly. For Salma Hayek, though, they can also bring a calming feeling to the normally frazzled process of getting glam before a big event. Take one look at her recent Instagram posts and you can see that her brand of choice is Paris-based Diptyque, known for its high-quality scented candles and the chic votives they come in. (P.S. Meghan Markle is also a fan.)
You're probably used to seeing A-listers like Brooke Shields in sky-high heels from some famous French or Italian designer, but that's precisely why it was so shocking — and awesome! — to see her in a pair of bright yellow Crocs at the 2024 Tony Awards. Shields was recovering from foot surgery at the time, but she rocked the controversial clogs and made them look trés chic.
Back in 2022, Martha Stewart revealed the beauty products she "swears by," and this glow-enhancing priming lotion is near the top of the list. Her trusted makeup artist of many years, Daisy Toye, said she applies it to Martha's face after SPF to add dewiness and create "a smooth canvas for makeup." Infused with glycerin and shea butter, the lotion aims to hydrate and moisturize skin while enhancing its natural glow.
Collagen is key for supple skin, healthy hair and strong nails, which is why so many people add collagen supplements to their beauty and wellness routines. (Studies have even proven its effectiveness.) Jennifer Aniston is one of those people — and she loves one brand so much that she signed on as chief creative officer of the company, Vital Proteins. She's referred to the brand's Collagen Peptides Powder as her "go-to."
KitchenAid is probably best-known for its iconic stand mixers, but that's not all they do. The brand makes lots of reliable kitchen tools, including the cheery red hand mixer Mindy Kaling was spotted using back in 2020 during an Instagram video showing off her baking skills. Other stars who own this versatile gadget? Jennifer Garner and Joanna Gaines, who partnered with the brand on an exclusive model.
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