If the holidays have left your wallet a little lighter, don’t stress – there’s no need to break the bank in the name of beauty. Today’s mass brands contain high quality ingredients, making drugstore shelves the ultimate destination for a beauty bargain. Here’s a list of the best affordable beauty products that deliver real results for less cash.—
For the face: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser won’t strip skin of its protective oils and is gentle enough for kids, too ($7.99 for 8 ounces, Walgreens); cult-favorite Boots No 7 Advanced Hydration Day Fluid is a lightweight, non-greasy moisturizer that perfectly preps dry skin before your morning makeup routine ($14.99 for 1.69 ounces, Target); Olay Regenerist Microdermabrasion & Peel System is a super effective at-home alternative to professional exfoliation ($26.99 for 8 weeks of treatment, drugstore.com).
For the body: Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Skin Therapy Lotion with Aloe is packed with essential moisturizers, vitamins and soothing aloe to heal dry skin ($10.00 for 14 ounces, Duane Reade); Burt’s Bees Shea Butter Hand Repair Cream contains botanical oils and nourishing shea butter to soothe chapped hands ($12.99 for 3.18 ounces, Target).
For hair: Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo is the ultimate clarifying shampoo. Use it once a week to remove build up ($5.99 for 6 ounces, Wallgreens); John Frieda Sheer Blonde, Brilliant Brunette and Radiant Red shampoos and conditioners leave hair soft, shiny and perfectly conditioned ($7.49 for 8.45 ounces, drugstore.com); L’Oréal Professionnel Elnett Satin Hairspray is beloved by celebrity stylists for its ability to hold hair’s style without a hint of crunch ($14.99 for 11 ounces, Duane Reade).
