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30 Cheap Skincare Products That Actually Work
Nivea's Skin Toning & Firming Gel Cream — it's enriched with Q10, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C. PSA: This *will not* work miracles overnight, but reviewers who used it consistently noticed improvements in the firmness of their thighs, biceps, stomachs, and necks!
Abib's Airy Sunstick is just the ticket if you HATE how greasy sunscreen feels on your fingers, so a stick version is the ideal solution. The oil-control formula offers a semi-matte finish with no white cast, so you don't have to rub it in and defeat the purpose of its design. 🙌🏻
K-Beauty brand The Saem's Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick improves under-eye elasticity and keeps bags at bay, so no one will be the wiser if you nostalgia-binged The Angry Beavers (in 337 parts on TikTok, naturally) into the wee hours of the morning. Plus, it comes in a cutesy polar bear container!
Valitic's Kojic Acid Dark Spot-Removing Soap is safe to use on your face, hands, neck, bikini area, inner thighs, and underarms. The vitamin C + E, retinol, collagen, and turmeric formula not only goes after uneven skin tones but cleanses and hydrates while it's at it.
Eos's limited edition Marshmallow "Super Balm" Lip Treatment might just have you licking your lips the same way your dog does when you give peanut butter. Reviewers say it smells and tastes that good!!
Avarelle's Original or Extra-Large Hydrocolloid Patches suck all the gunk out of your whiteheads while you sleep. If you have a habit of picking and popping surprise blemishes, keep some of these on hand.
Or some LivaClean Superstar Pimple Patches if you love the look of Starface patches, but can't stomach throwing even more money at your acne. Paying for clear skin is just the worst, isn't it??
Bio-Oil — it's sure to come in clutch for anyone who spent their teen years picking and prodding at pimples. If you were left with acne scars and skin damage as a result, it'll swoop in and encourage new collagen production and help with elasticity.
Cremo's White Jasmine Amber Body Wash features a Baccarat Rouge 540-inspired scent, so you can still take a moment to treat yourself, even if you don't have time for an everything shower. Reviewers say the white jasmine, red currant, and sweet amber scent lasts on their skin all day and even delightfully lingers in their bathroom.
Or PanOxyl's Acne Foaming Wash, which contains 10% benzoyl peroxide — the most you can get in an OTC product — to unclog pores and kill acne-causing bacteria on contact. If bacne is your arch nemesis and regular shmegular body washes just aren't getting the job done, this formula is a lifesaver.
Lee Beauty Professional's Liquid Callus Remover eliminates the hard skin on your hooves (ahem, :::clears throat::: feet) if you're too terrified to face the glorified cheese grater at your local salon.
Cocokind's Mymatcha All-Over Moisture Stick is a versatile lil' product you can use on your lips, under eyes, and dry spots. The hydrating formula is packed with coconut oil, sunflower oil, and vitamin E, which are gentle on your skin barrier, as well as caffeine-rich matcha, which can help relieve puffiness.
Cuccio's Naturale Revitalizing Oil hydrates dry skin and strengthens nails so you can work on growing them out after too many back-to-back gel manis or your bad habit of biting them.
Cosmedica's Hyaluronic Acid Serum visibly plumps, hydrates, and smoothes skin at SUCH a deliciously affordable price, you won't cry when it's time to repurchase it. FYI: For the best results, make sure you're applying it to damp skin!
Differin's Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment promises prescription-strength results without the whole having to pay to go get a prescription from your dermatologist part. How does it work? Well, since you asked, it targets clogged pores and inflammation in order to normalize skin cell turnover.
E.l.f.'s Holy Hydration! Thirst Burst Drops can be mixed into foundation or worn on its own for a noticeably dewy and plumper complexion. FWIW: The lightweight hyaluronic acid and niacinamide serum also gets regular comparisons to Glow Recipe's $35 Watermelon Dew Drops.
Gold Bond's Age Renew Neck & Chest Firming Cream might be for you if you just realized that your 10-step skincare regimen has one glaring oversight: something for your décolletage! The formula includes salicylic acid, glycerin, aloe, and hyaluronic acid, the combination of which gently exfoliates dead skin and then improves the appearance of your skin's texture and elasticity with a boost of hydration.
Good Molecules' Wake Up Eye Gel targets dark circles with the aid of antioxidant-rich yerba mate, caffeine, peptides, and three forms of hyaluronic acid. Pat in a pea-sized amount and voila!
Acure's Brightening Facial Scrub uses sea kelp and French green clay to cleanse, soften, and even out skin tone. Plus, you get to look like Shrek for a little bit, and that's always fun.
Tree Hut's scrubs decimate dead skin with an exfoliating but gentle mix of sugar, shea butter, and natural oils. Slather it all over your body and you'll feel slick as a dolphin after.
Bawdy's Slap It Butt Mask is a great option if you love yourself a sheet mask, but it's your other cheeks that've been enjoying all the pampering. The treatment uses plant-based collagen and caffeine to refine skin texture and give your tush a lil' boost when left on for 10 to 15 minutes at a time.
First Aid Beauty's KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub gets rid of pesky "chicken skin" (AKA those tiny bumps clinically known as keratosis pilaris) with glycolic and lactic acids, as well as pumice buffing beads. After a good scrub down, the results will make you feel like you got a legitimate chemical peel!
Care:Nel's Lip Sleeping Mask trio costs just $10 (!!), so if you've been hesitant to drop $$$ on a singular Laneige lip mask, they're worth a shot. Reviewers agree that these work just as well!
The Face Shop's Rice Water Bright Foaming Facial Cleanser gently cleanses, brightens, and moisturizes your complexion without stripping your skin barrier. That said, the ceramide-infused formula is still strong enough to effectively remove waterproof makeup and sunscreen so your skin can enjoy a well-deserved breather.
Garnier's SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water works as a cleanser and makeup remover. Use it in the a.m. and p.m. to hit refresh on your face before applying your regular moisturizer and serum.
CeraVe's Hydrating Facial Cleanser combines hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin to rid your pores of makeup, dirt, and excess oil while also locking in moisture. It's certainly no secret, but if you've been looking for a sign that it's time to finally try it, consider this it. ⬇
Le Gushe's 24K Gold Eye Patches stimulate collagen production, reduce dark circles and puffiness, and restore elasticity. They're less than $1 per set, but they're also gold, so they feel extra luxe.
Peach Slices Citrus Honey Aqua Glow delivers an instant wave of hydration with a silky formula that goes on more like a serum. The fragrance-free product also calms, brightens, and evens out skin tone with the aid of annatto seeds, grapefruit, and honey.
Jack Black's Intense Therapy Lip Balm protects your pout with vitamin E, natural emollients, and SPF 25 because yes, you can sunburn your kisser and no, I don't recommend it.
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution addresses a slew of skincare concerns from acne and uneven texture to fine lines and wrinkles. Once you slather it on, you'll probably wanna take a selfie or two 'cause you'll be looking like Kim Kardashian post-vampire facial.
