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Best Drugstore Beauty Product No. 14: Nexxus Comb Thru Touchable Hold Finishing Mist, $13.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*

Why it's great: According to readers, this is the hairspray for people who don't like hairspray. "It holds my hair while keeping it looking natural and soft," says one reviewer. Another calls it "the ultimate hairspray" because it doesn't make her hair stiff, and lets her retain the "natural body, movement and softness of [her] hair."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Nexxus Comb Thru Touchable Hold Finishing Mist here.

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Best Drugstore Beauty Product No. 13: Physicians Formula Shimmer Strip Custom Eye Enhancing Gel Cream Liner, $10.95
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*

Why it's great: This trio of hypoallergenic liners is a "must-have bargain," according to readers. They have a "nice, creamy texture," "go on smoothly" and "stay put." Reviewers also love that the colors are highly pigmented, and can be worn together or separate.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Physicians Formula Shimmer Strip Custom Eye Enhancing Gel Cream Liner here.

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Best Drugstore Beauty Product No. 12: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser, $12.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*

Why it's great: Is any best drugstore makeup and beauty list complete without a CeraVe product? No, according to TotalBeauty.com readers. Reviewers with sensitive skin rave about this fragrance-free cleanser. "This cleanser is so soothing and cleans and rinses thoroughly," says one reviewer. Others agree, saying it "makes the skin feel clean but not tight" and "leaves [their] skin looking young and fresh." It comes "highly recommended."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser here.

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Best Drugstore Beauty Product No. 11: John Frieda Frizz Ease Thermal Protection Serum, $9.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*

Why it's great: This low-cost drugstore find is a secret weapon against frizz for all hair types, from thick and curly to delicate and fine. One reviewer noticed that her hair "breaks less frequently" when she uses this product. Another reviewer reports that her hair is "so shiny and so manageable" thanks to this product. It also makes her hair silky, despite the fact that she styles it with heat nearly every day.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for John Frieda Frizz Ease Protection Serum here.

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Best Drugstore Beauty Product No. 10: Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Powder SPF 30 , $13.95
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*

Why it's great: Reviewers with oily skin gave this drugstore makeup top ratings for its "silky texture" and for the way it sets foundation "beautifully." "It literally makes my foundation and my skin look airbrushed and dewy," says one reviewer. "It is the best makeup I've ever used in my life," another gushes. "When I run out of this product I will definitely be getting more." The added SPF protection is just the icing on the cake.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Powder SPF 30 here.

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We can all agree -- there is something deeply satisfying about saving money. And nothing gives us more of a rush than scoring an amazing lipstick or mascara without spending a fortune. See, drugstore-aisle enthusiasts like us believe that it is possible to improve your look and trim your budget at the same time.

But the drugstore makeup and beauty aisle is notoriously difficult to navigate -- with so many options to choose from, it can be tough to know which drugstore makeup and beauty products are worth your money. So we read through a motherload of reviews on the best drugstore hair products, makeup and skin care in order to bring you a master list of the best budget-friendly buys from drugstore brands like Dove, Maybelline and Revlon. Think of this list of the 26 best drugstore beauty product buys as your means to cosmetic and financial bliss.

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