If there?s one thing we?re embarrassingly up-front about, it?s just how real our beauty obsession is. And sure, it’s all fun and games when we’re stalking Sephora’s monthly new releases, but when boring shit like rent and groceries come into play, our love for makeup, hair, and skin care basically demolishes our budgets. But rather than rein in our product obsession (suck it, self control), we’re taking a different route: We’ve scoured the market to find the absolute best, wallet-friendly beauty brands.
And, guys, we feel like we’ve struck gold, because we discovered 15 crazy-affordable brands (like, $8 for eyeshadow palettes, affordable), that prove products don’t have to be expensive to be good. Ahead, check out our 15 favorite beauty brands for major bargains and high-quality ingredients. MORE: 13 Beautiful Celebrities Who Embraced Their Natural Hair
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1. Nyx Cosmetics is your one-stop-shop for super-cheap, but high-quality makeup basics. From $7 lipsticks to $10 tinted moisturizers, it requires major self control to leave the site with an empty cart.
2. Peach Slices is the new Korean beauty line from Peach & Lily Founder, Alicia Yoon. Taking a fun, affordable approach to Korean skin care, Peach Slices features an impressive lineup of under-$3 sheet masks (all of which, are designed and packaged to perfection).
3. Kristin Ess offers minimalist, high-quality h...