Thirty-two skincare and haircare items that deliver solid performance without breaking the bank.
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Looking for affordable yet effective skincare and haircare goodies? Here are our top picks under $20 that will make your wallet fawn with delight:
1. A Garnier micellar water to banish makeup and leave your skin soft and fresh - all without breaking the bank! This miracle cleanser works on even waterproof makeup and is perfect for sensitive skin. Just a couple of wipes will have you ready for bed, baby! Available for $7.97 on Amazon.
Promising Review: "I can't believe how amazing this stuff is! Tackles waterproof mascara with ease and leaves my skin feeling fabulous. Total must-have in my beauty routine." - JessicaF
2. Level up your haircare game with L'Oréal's hair treatment for astonishingly smooth results in as little as 8 seconds. It's a non- greasy, quick addition to your regular shampoo and conditioner routine. Adjust the dosage to suit your unique hair, and you're good to go! You can grab it from Amazon for $7.55.
Promising Review: "OMG, seriously love this stuff! My 3c hair has never felt so bouncy and healthy! After using, I feel like I have a whole new head of hair!" - Aisha
3. Who said effective skincare had to be expensive? This carbonated clay face mask harnesses powerful blackhead-banishing powers with a cloud-like exterior. Give it a place in your skincare routine, and witness your pores transform into awork of art! Grab it from Amazon for $8.
Promising Review: "I love the cloud-like appearance of this mask! My pores have never looked better thanks to its magic blackhead-blasting powers." - Andrea
4. Can't kick those pesky breakouts to the kerb? Meet Paula's Choice Salicylic Acid Exfoliant - the holy grail product for anyone with oily, congested, or acne-prone skin. It gently removes dead skin, unclogs pores, evens your tone, and sets you up for a radiant complexion. Grab it from Amazon for $13.
Promising Reviews: "This stuff is a miracle worker! It's single-handedly the best thing I've ever used for my skin - byeee breakouts!" - Jessica W
"I am absolutely in love with this product! A life-changing product, no exaggeration. My skin has never felt so clear, soft, and radiant." - Emily R
5. Give your hair the TLC it deserves with 100% cold-pressed castor oil, which intensely nourishes your locks, promotes growth, and works wonders for lashes, brows, and skin. It's the multitasker in your cabinet you never knew you needed! Snag a bottle from Amazon for just $9.99.
Promising Review: "I've been using this on my hairline and seeing new growth where I thought it couldn't grow back! It's a game-changer!" - Jessica L
6. Want a hint of Hollywood glamour in your skincare routine? Pick up some Avarelle acne patches, featuring tea tree, cica, and calendula oil, to soothe inflammation, reduce swelling, and suck out impurities. They're a quick fix for unexpected breakouts! Available from Amazon for $8.49 (with a pack of 40).
Promising Review: "These things are heaven-sent! They zap my zits overnight and leave my skin looking amazing." - Cheryl
7. Fight off those persistent blemishes with a quick-acting Mario Badescu spot treatment, which combines salicylic acid, sulfur, and calamine to dry up spots in a flash. A perfect solution for emergency breakout situations! Available from Amazon for $17.
Promising Review: "I've been hooked on this product for years! It dries and heals my blemishes overnight like magic, and it outperforms more expensive options like Kate Somerville." - Florian R
8. Protect your hair from damaging heat styling tools and sun damage with the Sun Bum heat protectant spray. It's chockful of sea kelp extract and noni, giving your locks a healthy boost while you shield them from harm. Don't forget to grab some shine while you're at it! Available from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising Review: "I live in sunny Florida and can't go outside without this stuff on my hair. It protects my coloured hair and adds shine - what more could I ask for?" - Brit
9. Exfoliating has never been so fun! This handy sand-soaked mitt gently buffs away dead skin, unclogs pores, and smoothes texture to give you a flawless complexion. Say hello to your new skin BFF! Available from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising Review: "This mitt is simply extraordinary! After just one use, my skin felt so smooth, soft, and heavenly." - Danielle G
10. Roll away the day with an Esarora ice roller, ideal for de-puffing, cooling, soothing, and giving your skin a breath of fresh air. No selfcare routine is complete without this gleaming + refreshing companion. Available from Amazon for $18.99.
Fun Fact: "The ice roller's detachable head can be placed in the freezer for an even more invigorating and de-puffing session!"
11. Pamper your curls with the nutrient-rich, antioxidant-packed pumpkin and mint deep conditioning hair masque from Curls Dynasty. Its restorative formula will put the shine back in your hair, leaving it looking and feeling fabulous. Available directly from Curls Dynasty for $14.89.
Promising Review: "This hair masque is everything! My dry, damaged curls are revitalized, repaired, and nourished after just one use." - Clara Ewah
12. A lightweight, fragrance-free formula from CeraVe uses hyaluronic acid and essential ceramides to hydrate your skin and improve its ability to retain moisture. An essential addition to any skincare routine! Available from Amazon for $12.74.
Promising Review: "I can't live without this stuff! Moisturizing, lightweight, and perfect for sensitive skin." - Kensington
13. Wash away impurities, reduce inflammation, and strengthen your skin barrier with the gel-to-foam formulation of the Good Light exfoliating cleanser. It'll leave your skin dewy and fabulous! Available from Good Light or Amazon for $18.
Promising Review: "I adore using this cleanser! I look forward to my skincare routines every day and never want to live without it." - Aurora W.
14. L'Oréal's repairing shampoo and conditioner set is chockfull of rejuvenating proteins to rescue damaged, dry, and weak hair. Say goodbye to frizz and hello to fabulous locks! Available from Amazon for $15.99 (with a coupon for 20% off at checkout!).
Promising Review: "This shampoo has noticeably improved the condition of my dry, frazzled hair. Absolutely recommend!" - Gerry.D
15. A revitalizing aloe face mist will hydrate your skin, boost your energy, and perk up your complexion in an instant. Perfect for combating dullness, fighting fatigue, and surviving those long, hot summer days. Available from Everyday Humans or Amazon for $14.50.
Promising Review: "I love refrigerating this face mist and spritzing it on my face whenever I need a pick-me-up. It's the ultimate refresher!" - Stephanie F.
16. Say bye-bye to hyperpigmentation and scarring with this face and body oil, which uses lavender, chamomile, and vitamins A and E to perfectly pamper your skin. Available from Amazon for $8.92 (with sizes in three varieties).
Promising Review: "I've noticed a significant improvement in my skin tone and texture after using this oil religiously for a month! It's a wonder worker." - Anya
17. Eliminate blackheads for good with an octopus-shaped blackhead remover! Not only is it adorable, but it's also incredibly effective at removing blackheads and other impurities from your pores. Available from Amazon for $12.50.
Promising Review: "This blackhead remover is amazing! It works so well and even has a delightful scent." - LuckLocust
18. Keep your hair fresh between washes with Batiste dry shampoo. It'll banish greasiness, add volume, and give your hair a whole new lease on life. Available from Ulta for $18.99 (or explore different varieties here).
Promising Review: "I love everything about this dry shampoo! It smells fresh, gives amazing volume, and eliminates grease. Would highly recommend." - Hubhub
19. Say goodbye to dry, cracked feet with the steel foot file. Exfoliate, eliminate dead skin, and smooth your soles to perfection with a satisfying scrub. Available from Amazon for $9.95.
Promising Review: "This foot file is nothing short of MAGICAL! It's the best thing I've ever done for my dry, rough feet." - Natalie Gomez
20. Fight frizz and tame unruly locks with an argan oil-infused hair serum. Available from Amazon for just $3.99.
Promising Review: "I've used this serum religiously for months and have never found a better one. It's the holy grail of haircare products." - Kiana
21. Target those bothersome fine lines and dark circles with The Inkey List's caffeine eye cream. A perfect solution for brightening, tightening, and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Available from Sephora for $9.99.
Promising Review: "I simply adore this eye cream! It's incredible for de-puffing, brightening, and reducing the appearance of fine lines." - sdmess
22. Give your skin the ultimate pampering session with Glossier's Balm Dotcom. This universal skin salve hydrates, tames frizz, and adds a touch of pretty tints and scents. Available from Glossier for $12 (with a variety of scents and finishes in their trio for $30).
Promising Review: "Balm Dotcom is a miracle worker! I've been using it on my dry skin, and I can't live without it." - EG
23. Banish brassiness and achieve platinum perfection with Fanola's No Yellow Shampoo. A salon-quality treatment that'll leave your locks looking fabulous. Head over to Amazon and grab a bottle for $11.83 (available in two sizes).
Promising Review: "I love this shampoo! It's a game-changer if you're dealing with brassiness. Highly recommend!" - Rachael B
24. Your hair deserves to be treated like royalty too! Use the Lapcos Aloe Sheet Mask with cucumber and potato extract to refresh and rejuvenate your locks. Available in packs of five from Amazon for $17.
Promising Review: "These sheet masks are incredibly refreshing and hydrating. I keep a couple in the fridge for Self-Care Sundays!" - Aeacmtc
25. Give your hair an intense boost of hydration with Mane Club's leave-in conditioner. Formulated with cannabis sativa seed oil, this lock-taming treatment will totally transform your locks. Available from Mane Club for $10 (or bundle and save with the three for $30 trio).
Promising Review: "This leave-in conditioner is sheer genius! It tames frizz and hydrates my dry, thick hair. Mane Club is a total winner!" - KK
26. Give your under-eyes the royal treatment with this gold under-eye collagen mask. It's incredibly cooling, de-puffing, and brightening, and it'll only set you back $17.91 for a pack of 15 pairs from Amazon.
Fun Fact: "These golden masks look fancy, but they're surprisingly budget-friendly."
For More Info:
Read BuzzFeed's full review of the Avarelle acne patches (listed at #6).
Explore Mane Club's leave-in conditioner (listed at #26) in this review from one of BuzzFeed's fellow writers (listed at #1).
Discover the variety packs of Lapcos Aloe Sheet Masks (listed at #24).
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- For those seeking affordable personal care products, look no further than these top picks under $20 on Amazon, such as Garnier's micellar water cleanser (1) and L'Oréal's hair treatment (2).
- While battling blemishes, consider Paula's Choice Salicylic Acid Exfoliant (4) or Avarelle acne patches (6), both available on Amazon.
- For a quick burst of Hollywood glamour, try the Avarelle acne patches, soothing inflammation and reducing swelling (6).
- Pamper your hair with 100% cold-pressed castor oil (5) to nourish, promote growth, and multitask for lashes, brows, and skin.fyi - Many of these products have excellent reviews on Amazon, with glowing endorsements from customers.
