Cut the high-cost beauty expenses with these 23 cost-effective alternatives to pricey beauty brands

Cut the high-cost beauty expenses with these 23 cost-effective alternatives to pricey beauty brands

🔥 Shopping Spree: 23 Astonishing Affordable Beauty Swaps 🔥

Yasssss, queens and kings! We got some cheap and chic beauty secrets to spill, and you're not gonna wanna miss this! The kween of savings, Jordan GrigsbyBuzzFeed Staff, is here to guide you through a magical makeup journey without breaking the bank. So, get ready to slay and save! 💄pletedollarbill💄

1. 💰 Pack of 240 pimple patches 💰These bad boys use tea tree oil and salicylic acid to shrink your zits and make them disappear faster than you can say "Bye, Felicia!" They even have people comparing them to the pricey Starface patches. You can snag a pack of 240 from Amazon for just $11.99 (available in three styles). Check out what users had to say:
2. Better than Starface! "These stick extremely well and actually pull out and absorb the gunk." -chey
3. I love these and wish they had them around when I was a teenager! "I literally use them as facial decorations in addition to hiding blemishes and, my teenage son has no problem wearing them because they effectively minimize zits!!" -Monica
4. 💰 TikTok-famous Elizavecca hair treatment 💰This baby contains ceramides and collagen to make your hair gleam and look super smooth in just five minutes. It's everything Olaplex dreams of being but without the ‘olaplexy’ price tag. Visit Amazon for more deets, and see what others had to say:
5. "I have continuously been hearing about this product and decided to finally try it. I am a religious user of Olaplex and spend lots of money on it because I have thick hair that's down my back. I ordered this, and used it once and it's literally SOO GOOD. It's the same thing as Olaplex for a fraction of the price! It left my hair feeling softer, less frizzy, and it even felt stronger! Give this a shot, it DOES NOT disappoint. Just make sure you follow the directions and use it on damp hair not soaking wet hair so you can see the full results." -natasha
6. 💰 Moisturizing tinted lip oil 💰Give your lips some shine while keeping them from getting sticky with this dreamy lip oil. It gives you the same vibes as Dior lip oil but costs a ton less. Grab it from Amazon for $8.97 (available in eight shades). Check out this marvelous review:
7. "Dior Whoooo??? The lip oil trend has fully saturated my TikTok feed so I was anxious to test and compare this Dior swap. I also own the Dior Lip Oil and to be honest, Nyx is giving them a run for their money. This lip oil does its job for a fraction of the price. The formula isn't as thick as the Dior product but, the color options and leak proof packing make up for it. I'd definitely recommend picking this up to try! -Courtney Calestiini"
8. 💰 Six-pack of beauty sponges 💰Say goodbye to spending a fortune on fancy sponges, and hello to six for half the price! These sponges blend like a dream and don't leave smudge strokes like some high-end sponges do. Toss 'em in the wash and get ready for more sponges galore! You can grab a six-pack from Amazon for $9.95.check out this review:
9. "Saw this recommended from a TikTok and never looked back. Was disappointed in the Beauty Blender's quality and price and finally decided to make the switch. This product blends so well and doesn't leave smudge strokes like the Beauty Blender does. You get six sponges for the fraction of the price of a Beauty Blender! 5/5 would definitely recommend for the beauty babes!" -Michi Drinks Matcha
10. 💰 NYX Epic Ink Liner 💰Got oily skin? This baby's waterproof, matte, and long-lasting, making it perfect for you. The precise tip makes it easy to control your liner thickness and gives you a gorgeously defined finish. Get your hands on it from Amazon for $8.41 (available in two colors). Here's a heartwarming tale:
11. "I used to buy the Kat Von D tattoo liner but it started getting super pricey and it didn't last long! I've had my current NYX eyeliner since July 2021 and I USE it EVERYDAY. It's now February 2022 and I'm now currently ordering another one! So much better than Kat Von D and a great price!" -Natalie Garcia
12. 💰 Fabulous lip-plumping gloss set 💰Invoke Angelina Jolie-level lips with this sweet set, complete with a plumping gloss and a minty sleeping mask for your lips. Reviewers love it because it's an affordable swap for expensive plumpers. You can snag this set from Amazon for $9.98. Here's a glowing review:
13. "I've used a lottttt of different lip plumping products. Currently, I use this one, a $40 one from Lancer, and Lip Injections by Too Faced and honestly, no cap, I prefer this one out of them all. I actually see the biggest difference with this one and it doesn't feel awful like the Too Faced one. 10/10 would recommend." -Autumn Nelson
14. 💰 Bronzer 💰Upgrade your glow with this budget-friendly bronzer that's a great alternative to Benefit Cosmetics Hoola bronzer. It'll make your skin look like you just rolled out of bed and ready to shine. You can grab it from Amazon for $9.97 (available in eight shades). Check these rave reviews:
15. "I love this stuff so much. I have sensitive, red skin. If I blend too much, my face turns red and it makes my makeup look AWFUL. This stuff glides right on and blends so easily. Better than my Hoola bronzer for sure." -Emily Williams
16. "This bronzer is so lightweight, smells so good, and lasts me all day. I've replaced my Hoola bronzer with this product!!" -Elly Geesing
17. 💰 TikTok-famous super hold setting spray 💰This magic potion will keep your makeup in place all day without fading away by midnight. It's the sorcery that's making Cinderella's dress and carriage look fresh and new. You can get this mist from Ulta for $15. Here's a real-life transformative tale:
18. Alrighty, friends, so I was an Urban Decay All Nighter girly through and through, but this stuff was ALWAYS on my FYP on TikTok. So I thought, what the heck, let me give it a try. Y'ALLLLLLLL!! This stuff - *THIS STUFF* it's witchcraft and I'm speechless. I have the most oily skin and not many products I've tried ~actually~ do what they say they do. I put it to the test on a very busy day - I went axe throwing, to a boat party, took a nap, and my makeup looked like it did when I first applied it 12 hours later. Yeah, I was shook. This is now, for sure, my favorite setting spray and it deserves every bit of hype it gets because it lives up to it, honey. We love to see it. Plus, it's way less money, which is perfect cuz now that it's basically holiday season, this baddie is on a budget.
19. 💰 Maybelline Fit Me matte foundation 💰Reviewers say this foundation is an affordable alternative for the Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation. It refines your pores to give you that no-makeup, just-woke-up look. My oily friends, brace yourselves, but this stuff is perfect for oily skin. Get it from Amazon for $5.42 (available in 24 shades). Here's a stellar review:
20. "I've been buying Dermablend, Jane Iredale, It Cosmetics, Clinique, Estée Lauder, and Lancôme - I'm always trying to find a foundation that works for my skin. I have oily skin with yellow undertones. I was browsing Amazon and saw this foundation. I thought 'I don't lose anything by trying a $7 foundation.' I bought 220 [Natural Beige] and I really like the formula - it goes on easy, stays on the whole day, and controls my oily skin just like some of the expensive brands if not better than some of the expensive brands I've used - I'm impressed. I'll definitely be buying it again. I've already set up Subscribe & Save for the 220 shade of this foundation. Not only does it work well for me but I'll also be saving money on my foundation now. 👌 -Nena"
21. 💰 Microfiber makeup remover cloths 💰These bad boys are gentle on your skin, and they effectively remove even the most full-coverage makeup. No more harsh disposable makeup wipes and less spending! Toss 'em in the wash and they'll be good as new and ready to use again. You can get a pack of five from Amazon for $6.99 (available in three color combinations). Listen to this glowing review:
22. "These things are so soft! Great for taking off makeup. I was using the MakeUp Eraser before, but these are 100x better. You just wet them, wipe off your makeup, rinse, and hang it up. I guess you could use a new one each day, but they are very big so you can get a few days out of one. Great value for the money!" -Shopforbargains
23. 💰 E.l.f. nice 'n' hydrate setting mist 💰Spritz on this hydrating setting mist after application for a dewier look that'll keep your makeup in place all day. It's a great budget-friendly alternative to the ever-popular Milk Hydro Grip Primer. You can find it from Amazon for $8 (available in two sizes). Here's a reviewer's shining tale:
24. "I got hooked on a little sample of the Milk Hydro Grip primer, but when I went to buy it...$36 for a relatively small bottle! I wanted to find a good alternative, so I bought this. I usually get the brow wiz in the soft brown and I bought this pencil in the taupe shade and I love it. I did a quick swatch and I see absolutely zero difference. The design is also the exact same and the Nyx one lasts much longer throughout the day. So glad I found this product! -Dianna B"
25. 💰 Maybelline brow drama sculpting mascara 💰This budget-friendly mascara helps lift and define your eyelashes, making you look wide awake and ready for the day. You can snag it for just $6.99 from Walmart, making it an affordable replacement for high-end brands like Better than Sex and Dior. Check out this review:
26. "This mascara is so good! I wear contacts and I'm especially sensitive to mascaras. I had absolutely no sensitivity to this could wear my contacts for 18 hours with this mascara. It really lengthens and adds volume to my lashes. This is as good, if not better than any mascara that I have purchased from Sephora, including Better than Sex, Dior, Lancôme, etc. I am also extremely happy with the price. Do not hesitate to buy this product. It's amazing!" -Isabella
27. 💰 Maybelline Fit Me matte + poreless foundation stick 💰This foundation stick is great for those with oily skin and offers medium-full coverage. It's a budget-friendly alternative to expensive high-end foundations and is available for just $9.99 from CVS. Here's a incredible review:
28. "I bought this as a dupe for Clinique's Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer, which Iersed up for $32. It applies amazing and works way better than the high-end foundation. This foundation is great for all skin types, not just oilier skin. I usually have to buy a sample for this stuff then buy the full size but this time I just bought the full size and I have zero complaints." -Lollipop Smiles
29. 💰 Nyx ultra pearl and glow liquid eyeshadow 💰These liquid eyeshadows offer a perfect blend of shimmer and pigment, making you you look like a glorious cosmic queen. They're a budget-friendly replacement for glitzy, glam high-end brands like Stila and Lunar Beauty. You can grab one bottle from CVS for just $7.99 (available in six shades). Listen to this review:
30. "I have been wanting the Lunar Beauty liquid eyeshadows but they are so expensive! However, this brand has become my new go-to. The shades I have are exactly the same as Lunar Beauty. Even my friends agree that they’re just as good if not better! Plus, they stay on all day and are only $7.99 each. I 100% recommend these and would even convince my friends to try." -Aly
31. 💰 E.l.f. cosmetics holy hydration face cream 💰This moisturizer went viral on TikTok for its ability to provide all-day hydration without feeling greasy or heavy. It's a budget-friendly alternative to high-end brands like SkinMedica and Tatcha and is available for just $16 from Ulta. Here's a reviewer's shining tale:
32. "This stuff is incredible. I went from oily skin to dry, and nothing I used worked until I tried this. It's super lightweight, soaks really fast, and provides long-lasting moisture. It really has turned my skin around and I highly recommend it." -Jessica W.
33. 💰 L'Oreal Paris voluminous lash paradise mascara 💰This mascara helps build big, voluminous lashes with no clumps in sight. It's a budget-friendly alternative to high-end mascaras like Tarte and Too Faced and is available for just $10.99 from Walmart. Here's a reviewer's shining tale:
34. "I had been using the Benefit Roller Lash mascara, but it was $24, and I could never justify spending that much for a single mascara. I tried this one, and I'm never going back. It does everything I want: it volumizes, lengthens, and holds a curl. It's also much easier to apply than the Benefit mascara, and the brush is amazing. Highly recommend!" -Kylie G.
35. 💰 Rimmel London 'Scandaleyes' intense gel eyeliner 💰This gel eyeliner provides intense, smudge-proof color that lasts all day. It's a budget-friendly alternative to high-end brands like Stila and Kat Von D and is available for just $4.97 from Walmart. Here's a reviewer's shining tale:
36. "I am not easy to please when it comes to eyeliners, but this one is amazing! It glides on easily, stays put all day, and does not smudge or wear off. The color is really intense and vibrant. It's also really affordable, which is a huge plus. I would definitely recommend this eyeliner to anyone looking for a great product at a great price." -Amy C.
37. 💰 L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24H-Matte Foundation 💰This matte foundation provides full coverage that lasts all day without caking or looking heavy. It's a budget-friendly alternative to high-end brands like Urban Decay and MAC and is available for just $12.97 from Walmart. Here's a reviewer's shining tale:
38. "I have tried so many foundations and spent way too much money on expensive ones that didn't work for me. This one is amazing! It has great coverage, lasts all day, and does not feel heavy or look cakey. It also blends easily and provides a flawless finish. I would definitely recommend this foundation to anyone looking for a great product at a great price." -Julie H.
39. 💰 Covergirl TruBlend Matte Made Foundation 💰This matte foundation offers medium-full coverage that lasts all day without caking or looking heavy. It's a budget-friendly alternative to high-end brands like Hourglass and Fenty Beauty and is available for just $8.99 from Walmart. Here's a reviewer's shining tale:
40. "I am always on the hunt for the perfect foundation that provides good coverage and lasts all day. This one exceeded my expectations! It has great coverage and lasts all day without looking cakey or feeling heavy. It also blends easily and provides a flawless finish. I would definitely recommend this foundation to anyone looking for a great product at a great price." -Sara P.
41. 💰 Maybelline New York Fit Me! Loose Finishing Powder 💰This loose finishing powder sets your makeup and helps control oil throughout the day without looking heavy or cakey. It's a budget-friendly alternative to high-end brands like Laura Mercier and Nars and is available for just $5.99 from Walmart. Here's a reviewer's shining tale:
42. "I have tried so many face powders, and this one is the best! It sets my makeup perfectly and helps control oil throughout the day. It also doesn't look cakey or heavy, which is a huge plus. I would definitely recommend this powder to anyone looking for a great product at a great price." -Jessica A.
43. 💰 L'Oreal Paris Lash Paradise Mascara 💰This mascara helps build big, voluminous lashes with no clumps in sight. It's a budget-friendly alternative to high-end mascaras like Tarte and Too Faced and is available for just $7.97 from Walmart. Here's a reviewer's shining tale:
44. "I have been using this mascara for years and I still love it! It helps build big, voluminous lashes with no clumps in sight. It's also really easy to remove at the end of the day. I would definitely recommend this mascara to anyone looking for a great product at a great price." -Amanda C.
45. 💰 Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Palette 💰This eyeshadow palette is packed with a rainbow of shades and offers great pigmentation for a fraction of the cost of high-end palettes. It's a budget-friendly alternative to brands like Urban Decay and Too Faced and is available for just $4.99 from Walmart. Here's a reviewer's shining tale:
46. "I am always looking for affordable eyeshadow palettes, and this one is amazing! The colors are vibrant and blend easily. I have found that they last all day without fading or creasing. I would definitely recommend this palette to anyone looking for a great product at a great price." -Whitney L.
47. 💰 Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream 💰These matte lip creams offer great color payoff and a comfortable, long-lasting formula. They're a budget-friendly alternative to high-end brands like Yves Saint Laurent and Too Faced and are available for just $6.99 from Ulta. Here's a reviewer's shining tale:
48. "I am always on the hunt for the perfect matte lipstick, and this one is amazing! It has great color payoff and lasts all day without drying out my lips. It also applies smoothly and evenly. I would definitely recommend this lip cream to anyone looking for a great product at a great price." -Jennifer L.

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