Wednesday 10 July 2013

The Absolute Best Makeup You Can Buy for $12 (or Less!)

Don't believe anyone who says you have to spend big on beauty. We've hunted down a dozen good-as-it-gets products that blow their pricier rivals out of the water.

By Kristin Granero - June 11, 2013  Sonia Kashuk Yarn Print Makeup Bag Sonia Kashuk

Tired of seeing your makeup “unravel” all over that seemingly bottomless tote? Secure your precious cargo in style with this bright, yarn-patterned bag.

To buy: Sonia Kashuk Yarn Print Cosmetic Case, $6.99 at target.com

 CoverGirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm Covergirl

Read our lips: these smooth talkin’ jumbo lip liners pack serious punch. Infused with moisturizing shea and mango butters, swipe once for sheer, everyday color or double up for a party-perfect pout.

To buy: CoverGirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm, $7 each at pgestore.com

 Maybelline Volum’ Express The Rocket Mascara maybelline

Achieve the dramatic effect of false lashes (without all of the fuss) with this voluminous, no-clump concoction. We suggest nabbing the waterproof version for splashy weekend getaways.

To buy: Maybelline Volum’ Express The Rocket Waterproof Mascara, $7.49 at cvs.com

 E.L.F. 10 Piece Brush Set e.l.f.

Cover your cosmetic bases with this sleek -- and essential -- makeup brush set for eyes, face and lips. Each brush rings in at only $1.

To buy: e.l.f. 10 Piece Brush Set, $10, target.com

 Revlon Nail Art Neon Nail Enamel revlon

Make a (not so) serious statement this summer with day-glo digits. Available in 10 sunglasses-worthy shades, each double-barrel bottle comes equipped with a white base coat for maximum brightness (black light not included).

To buy: Revlon Nail Art Neon Nail Enamel, $7.19 at drugstore.com

 L’Oreal Color Riche Brazen Bold Eyeshadow Quads l'oreal

Perfect for the color chameleon, create up to 15 different looks with each of the compacts in L’Oreal’s latest eye shadow collection. We love the tropical hues in this swipe-happy number, but the line’s neutral palettes are equally enticing.

To buy: L’Oreal Colour Riche Brazen Bold Eyeshadow Quad, $7.99 at ulta.com

 Sephora Collection The Sculptor Makeup Sponge sephora

Accidentally color outside the lines? Save face (and space) with this all-in-one, moisture-absorbing makeup sponge, perfect for correcting mini makeup blunders, as well as blending foundation and applying skincare products with ease. When finished, just rinse and reuse.

To buy: Sephora Collection The Sculptor Makeup Sponge, $12 at sephora.com

 Almay Smart Shade Powder Blush almay

Swirl your way to a custom glow with this multidimensional powder blush, which features a lightweight formula and three blendable shades in each compact.

To buy: Almay Smart Shade Powder Blush, $11.49, drugstore.com

 Tweezerman Mix ‘N Match Runway Chevron Filemate tweezerman

Practical meets playful in Tweezerman’s new line of mix ‘n match emery boards. Keep one on hand for easy nail fixes on the fly.

To buy: Tweezerman Mix ‘N Match Runway Chevron Filemate, $5 each at tweezerman.com

 NYX Cosmetics Gel Eyeliner & Smudger nyx cosmetics

Take your makeup palette off autopilot by adding an instant touch of cool with this matte, teal-colored gel liner, complete with smudger for easy, controllable application.

To buy: NYX Cosmetics Gel Eyeliner & Smudger, $8 at nyxcosmetics.com

 Flower Beauty Powder Trip Pressed Powder Foundation flower beauty

Drew Barrymore’s whimsical, and completely wearable, makeup collection is bringing out the flower child in all of us. Stash this lightweight, pressed powder foundation (complete with pretty petal compact) to cover up and combat shine on the go.

To buy: Flower Powder Trip Pressed Powder Foundation, $9.98 at walmart.com

 Neutrogena Healthy Skin Primer neutrogena

You spend all day multitasking. Don’t you deserve beauty products that do the same? Enter this jack-of-all-trades primer, which promises to correct skin tone, extend makeup wear -- and boasts an SPF 15. Wear it alone for minimal, fresh-faced coverage, or to create a smooth canvas for your foundation.

To buy: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Primer, $12.99 at neutrogena.com

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