Makeup
The Best $4 Mascara You'll Ever Buy and Other Cheap ThrillsFind out which products our editors drop major cash for, and where we skimp and save |
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"Before you judge me for spending close to $100 on a small jar of night cream, remember that I do work in the beauty industry and thus get a lot of goodies for free. I have yet to run out of this jar, which I've been using for close to a year, but I know I'm going to have to bite the bullet and shell out for another jar when I run out. As the name says, this cream truly does leave you with skin that looks and feels close to porcelain in the morning. I have never gotten so much hydration from a cream (unless it made my face greasy). It also doesn't leave my pillows greasy, which is my night cream pet peeve.
Cheap Thrill: E.L.F. Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner, $1
"I used to always use Almay Liquid Eyeliner, $6.99, but realized that this $1 product is just as good. It stays on all day long (and I'm saying this after a summer full of pool and beach days) and never breaks apart. Plus, for a buck, I can stock up on multiple bottles at a time and I'm set for months.
