20 Best Beauty Buys Under $50

The Exfoliating Cleanser

Cleanse deeply with this all-in-one micro polish cleanser that boosts radiance while it removes dirt, oil, and makeup. 

SHOP NOW: REN Micro Polish Cleanser, $30

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The Drugstore Staple

Revered by dermatologists for its skin-smoothing properties, Vaseline is the go-to for adding moisture around the eye area. Fight fine lines and wrinkles while adding hydration to the skin. 

SHOP NOW: Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, $4

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The Face Primer

Fake an airbrushed look with this illuminating serum. It dries down to a matte finish and helps with even makeup application. 

SHOP NOW: Talika Skin Retouch, $49

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The Retinol Alternative

Get the the next best thing to prescription retinol with this night cream. It works to heal acne, fine lines, and skin texture without drying out your skin.

SHOP NOW: Philosophy Help Me Night Cream, $47

The Repair Treatment

A concentrated treatment that works to eliminate fine lines, wrinkles, and smooth uneven skin texture. 

SHOP NOW: Olay Regenerist Intensive Repair Treatment, $17

The Gentle Scrub

A gentle exfoliant that works to remove dead skin cells from the face using small, non-damaging beads to reveal healthier, smoother skin.

SHOP NOW: Laura Mercier Face Polish, $30

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The Face Brush

A face brush that won't break your bank account. Get the benefits of a pore-clearing high-powered brush for just $20. 

SHOP NOW: Revlon Skin Renewal Cleansing System, $20

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The Face Oil

This luxurious face oil restores moisture to the skin while it brightens and tightens. 

SHOP NOW: Caudalíe Divine Oil, $49

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The Night Cream

Packed with glycol and hyaluronic acids, this intense night cream works to not only fight signs of aging, but add illumination to the skin for a healthy, youthful glow. Who doesn't love that?

SHOP NOW: Avène Night Cream, $49

The Icon

A daily moisturizer for all skin-types, this iconic lotion adds hydration back to the skin without leaving a greasy film. 

SHOP NOW: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, $25

The Daily Moisturizer

Jojoba oil loans intense hydration to this rich, quick absorbing moisturizer. Perfect for very dry skin.

SHOP NOW: Ahava Essential Day Moisturizer, $44

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The Mask

Add moisture to the skin while also brightening with this purifying mask that helps to remove dead skin cells for clearer pores. 

SHOP NOW: Amore Pacific Clarifying Masque, $50

The Lip Scrub

For a kissably smooth pout, nothing works better than lip scrub. Slough off dead skin and reveal smoother lips in seconds. 

SHOP NOW: Sara Happ The Lip Scrub, $24

The Eye Cream

Fight your worst enemy, stress, with this hydrating, nourishing eye cream. Wrinkle fighting technologies help to relieve fine lines. 

SHOP NOW: RoC Stress Repair Eye Cream, $26

The Wipes

Found in every model's makeup bag, these wipes remove dirt, oil, and makeup and leave skin smooth and clear. 

SHOP NOW: Simple Exfoliating Facial Wipes, $6

The Cleansing Water

An extremely gentle (despite the name), no-rinse cleansing water that removes dirt, oil, and makeup without depleting hydration from the skin. 

SHOP NOW: Rodial Dragon's Blood Cleansing Water, $30

The Sensitive Skin Cleanser

While most cleansers can dry out sensitive skin, this cleansing milk works to remove dirt and debris while adding hydration to the skin. 

SHOP NOW: Clarins Cleansing Milk, $30

The Brightening Moisturizer

Brighten skin with this SPF 15 daily moisturizer. Perfect for dry, flaky skin that needs a boost of radiance. 

SHOP NOW: Aveeno Positively Radiant Moisturizer, $12

The Acne Healer

Banish acne and soothe skin without harsh chemicals. This gentle wash uses plant extracts for a gentle, effective wash. 

SHOP NOW: Aveda Outer Peace Acne Relief Lotion, $40