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Beauty On A Budget: These Editor Approved Items Will Have You Looking, Feeling And Smelling Good All Holiday Season Long

Forget expensive beauty hauls—these pocket-friendly picks are about to become your new holiday season ride-or-die products.
Beauty On A Budget: These Editor Approved Items Will Have You Looking, Feeling And Smelling Good All Holiday Season Long
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By Kimberly Wilson · Updated November 30, 2024

Let’s be real—the holiday season is expensive enough without breaking the bank on beauty essentials. 

Between gift shopping, family gatherings, and those must-attend holiday parties, the last thing you want to worry about is draining your wallet while trying to look and feel your absolute best. I’ve been there, sis, and I’ve got you covered. This year, we’re proving that looking fabulous doesn’t have to come with a premium price tag.

And if there’s anything I know I’m great at doing, it’s finding a good deal. With this curated list of affordable gems, you’ll find items that will have you serving looks without serving up your entire paycheck. From drugstore finds to budget-friendly brands that punch well above their weight, these recommendations are about making you feel like the queen you are—without the royal price.

01
01 Revolution Beauty Pout Bomb Plumping Lip Liners

Available in 10 shades, these smooth, velvety lip liners define your lips with a warming tingle and provide the appearance of plumper-feeling lips. Infused with Vitamin E and lasting up to 8 hours, these lip liners retail for $6 and are the perfect finishing touch to your makeup routine.

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02
02 Dime Beauty 7 Summers® Perfume

This uplifting scent is an artistic expression of positivity and happiness that embodies the warmth of better days ahead. It’s more than just a fragrance—it’s a mood-boosting experience that captures the excitement of new beginnings.

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03 e.l.f. Cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer

This silky-smooth formula blurs imperfections and creates the perfect canvas for your holiday makeup look. At just $10, it’s a budget-friendly way to achieve a flawless, photo-ready finish.

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04 Naturium Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Butter

A luxurious body butter that delivers an unparalleled glow from head to toe with its innovative multi-oil formula. It’s the ultimate skincare solution for those seeking radiant, nourished skin during the dry holiday season.

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05 NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss

Forget dry, uncomfortable lip colors with this creamy, smooth lip gloss that delivers gorgeous shine. Its comfortable formula proves that beautiful lip color doesn’t have to come with any discomfort.

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06 Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Tropic Glow

This decadent sugar scrub in the Tropic Glow scent transforms your shower into a tropical paradise with its intoxicating coconut and vanilla fragrance. It buffs away dry skin while leaving behind a moisture barrier that keeps your skin silky smooth and smelling like a beachy dream.

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07 Phlur Vanilla Skin Eau de Parfum

Hands down, this is the ultimate fragrance that will become your signature scent—you literally cannot go wrong with any Phlur product. The Vanilla Skin EDP is a dreamy, warm, and sophisticated fragrance that feels like a luxurious embrace.

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08 CoverGirl Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara

Get bold, voluminous lashes with a mascara that’s as kind to your lashes as it is to the environment. This clean beauty option delivers statement-making lashes without compromising on your eco-conscious values.

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09 La Roche-Posay Purifying Gentle Cleanser

A gentle yet effective foaming cleanser that removes makeup, excess oil, and impurities without disrupting your skin’s delicate balance. Its lightweight formula leaves your skin feeling clean, refreshed, and ready to take on the holiday season.

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10 Jergens Cherry Almond Body Lotion

This cult-classic lotion wraps you in the nostalgic, sweet scent of cherry and almond that feels like a warm hug. Its rich, moisturizing formula leaves your skin soft, smooth, and deliciously fragrant.

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11 Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

The ultimate drugstore blush that delivers a natural, sun-kissed glow that works magic on every skin tone. Its buildable, luminous formula gives you that effortless “I woke up like this” radiance that photographs beautifully.

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