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Beauty on a Budget
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items Affordable beauty finds that actually work — especially for acne-prone skin. These are my go-to products for keeping breakouts in check, calming skin, and getting results without spending a fortune.
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Low-Effort Skin Care
Under-$15 Favorites
Skin Tools & Extras
Quality with a cost
Low-Effort Skin Care
Clear skin with minimal effort.
Affordable skin care routine for sensitive and acne prone skin. This cleanser works without drying out my skin.
Curology Gentle Cleanser, Lightly Foaming Face Wash - Unscented - 5.07 fl oz
I swear this has minimized my pores! Coming from someone who has always been conscious of my skin care routine after struggling with acne. This is a key step and super simple.
Curology Liquid Pore Exfoliant with 2% BHA, 8% AHA/PHA and 1% Zinc - 4fl oz
If you are unsure about changing skin care routines, this is the perfect sample pack to give Curology a go.
Curology Skincare Starter Set, Gentle Essentials Kit for All Skin Types - 3ct
For an every day moisturizer, this lightweight line is perfect!
Curology Gel Moisturizer, Lightweight Daily Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - 1.7 fl oz
For days when your face feels a little more dry. This is the best moisturizer! As a Midwest girly, I use this all winter long.
Curology Cream Face Moisturizer - 1.7 fl oz
For my morning moisturizer, I love to use an SPF. This is a great lightweight moisturizer that doesn’t cause breakouts.
CeraVe Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen, AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion for Normal to Dry Skin - SPF 30 - 2 fl oz
Under-$15 Favorites
Good skin, small price tags.
Best setting spray on a budget! My go to if I run out of my Charlotte Tilbury Mini Airbrush Flawless.
e.l.f. Studio Makeup Mist & Set
Hydrating, non-greasy moisture you can toss in your bag — perfect for dry hands on the go.
Hand Creams - L'Occitane
The best primer if you struggle with larger pores. I swear it makes them invisible!
e.l.f. Studio Poreless Face Primer
Skin Tools & Extras
The extras that actually help.
Absolutely love my ice roller. Great way to de-puff and relax!
Ice Roller For Face - Eye Puffiness and Facial Ice Roller
Smooth skin in minutes! I swear by these and absolutely love that I can just replace the blade each use.
Schick Hydro Silk Dermaplaning Wand - 1 Dermaplaning Tool & 6 Refill Blades
Perfect add for a weekly facial reset. I love to do a deeper cleanse on my face once a week or every other week when I dermaplane
Hero Mighty Patch Face - 5ct
Quality with a cost
The absolute best! I’ve always loved a more natural coverage when it comes to makeup and this does just that! Evens out my skin without too much coverage and absolutely no clumping.
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation - ILIA | Sephora