Affordable Beauty
This section focuses on personal care and appearance at the lowest possible cost.
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The Best Budget Hair Growth Oils, According to Dermatologists
Dermatologists say drugstore hair growth oils work as well as expensive serums. Here are the best budget options under $10,…
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15 Hair Washing Mistakes That Could Be Damaging Your Hair
I was washing my hair wrong for 30 years. Here are 15 common hair washing mistakes that cause dryness, breakage,…
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The Best Drugstore Conditioners for Dry Hair Under $10
Hairstylists and beauty editors agree: drugstore conditioners work just as well as salon brands. Here are the best conditioners for…
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The Best Affordable Products for Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Dermatologists say drugstore anti-aging products work just as well as luxury brands. Here are the best affordable retinols, peptides, and…
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How to Build an Anti-Aging Skincare Routine on a Budget
I almost spent $120 on a face cream. Instead, I built a dermatologist-approved anti-aging routine for under $50 using drugstore…
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Retinol for Beginners: The Cheapest Way to Start Without Damaging Your Skin
I spent $50 on a retinol serum that wrecked my skin. Then I started over with an $8 drugstore version.…
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The $10 ‘Ulta’ Hack: How to Get Luxury Skincare Results for the Price of a Lunch
I was spending $1,500 a year on luxury skincare. Now I get better results from $10 products at Ulta. Here…
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How to Make Your Own ‘Lush’ Style Bath Bombs for Under $1 Each
Lush bath bombs cost $10-12 each. I make my own for $0.85 using baking soda, citric acid, and essential oils.…
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Stop Tossing Your ‘Dry’ Mascara! Use This $0 Hack to Make It Brand New
I was throwing away $25 mascara every 3 weeks. Then I learned this $0 hack using hot water. Now each…
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The $5 ‘Elf’ Hack: How to Get a High-End Glow for the Price of a Latte
I was spending $48 on the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter. Then I discovered the e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter for…
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