Spotlights
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Spotlight: The College Senior Who Built a 10-Step K-Beauty Routine on a $25 Budget
A full 10-step K-beauty routine built for $25. See exactly which budget products fill each step, in the right order,…
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Inside the Vanity of an Atlanta Flight Attendant: 5 Drugstore Essentials That Survive Long Flights
A $60 luxury travel skincare set was sitting in my cart. Then I talked to an Atlanta flight attendant who…
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The $20 Wedding Makeup Secret: How a Texas Bride Did Her Own Bridal Glam
How one budget-savvy bride pulled off full bridal glam for $20 using drugstore products. The exact routine, product picks, and…
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Spotlight: How a Miami Esthetician Maintains Her Own Skin Barrier for Under $15 a Month
A Miami esthetician spends under $15 a month on her skin barrier routine. Here's her exact routine, the affordable products…
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Inside the ‘Lush’ Life of a Frugal Nurse: How She Masters Self-Care for Under $5 a Week
A nurse spends under $5 a week on self-care using Lush dupes, DIY recipes, and free mindfulness. Here's her exact…
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The $5 Makeup Kit Challenge: How a Chicago Student Looks Like a Professional Model on a Budget
A Chicago student created a professional makeup look using products under $5 each. Here's her exact kit, step-by-step routine, and…
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How a Florida Mom Built a Luxury ‘Outdoor Oasis’ Using Only Thrifted Finds & Spray Paint
A Tampa mom turned her sad concrete patio into a magazine-worthy outdoor oasis. Total cost: $147. Same look new: over…
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Spotlight: The Houston Teacher Who Replaced Her $150 Salon Visits with a $10 DIY Kit
A Houston teacher was spending $1,500+ a year on salon highlights. Then she switched to a $10 DIY kit. Here's…
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How One Brooklyn Couple Saved $20,000 in a Year Without Quitting NYC Social Life
A Brooklyn couple committed to a full no-buy year in New York City — and saved $20,000 without skipping a…
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From $500 to $50: Inside the Target Capsule Wardrobe of a Silicon Valley Minimalist
A Silicon Valley software engineer ditched her $500-a-month clothing habit and rebuilt her entire wardrobe at Target for $50. Here's…
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