If you’re anything like me, you LOVE finding a new beauty steal. Whether it’s a shiny new highlighter, a facial cleanser, a beauty sponge, or a new face mask-you love it all. The best part about fueling this obsession is that it can very easily be done through your Amazon Prime membership. Luckily, you can easily sign up for a Prime membership with your luc.edu email address. As a college student, you can enjoy a Prime membership at half off the normal price. I love Prime for all sorts of things, not just beauty items. But since I spend so much time browsing on the website, I have found several cheap, but oh so worth it, products having everything to do with beauty. Here they are:
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Silicone Face Mask Brushes – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075K72NRW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1, $5.25 for two brushes
These are great for helping to apply clay, gel, and mud masks. They make no mess and help you achieve a smooth and even application! Sure, you can use your fingers to apply masks, but these brushes just make it so much cleaner and easier.
2. O’Keeffe’s Hand Cream – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00121UVU0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1, $6.50 for a jar
Unfortunately, I suffer from horrible dry, cracked skin on my hands. This cream works as a great moisturizer and absorbs quickly to restore hydration back into your hands. You only need a little bit each time you apply, so one jar lasts for a long time.
3. 24K Gold Under-Eye Masks – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07538S9P3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1, $7.30 for a 10 pack
I just got these in the mail a few days ago and immediately fell in love! As a busy college girl, my under-eye area always looks so tired, dull, and often dry. After just one use, I noticed smoother makeup application the next morning and my eye area looked rejuvenated! Every tired student must try these. Talk about 24K Magic!
4. Mermaid Makeup Brush Set – https://www.amazon.com/CINIDY-Brushes-Cosmetic-Eyeshadow-Eyeliner/dp/B075CGH282/ref=sr_1_17_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1519168135&sr=1-17&keywords=eyeshadow+brush+set, $9 for an eleven piece set
How cute are these? Makeup brushes don’t always have to be so expensive. These work great, have super soft bristles and they are certainly cuter than any other high-end brush I have owned.
5. Rosewater Facial Spray – https://www.amazon.com/Rose-Leven-Moroccan-Rosewater-Hydrosol/dp/B016LC861A/ref=pd_nav_hcs_bia_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=Z4NPDHF4Y7RZP7SMTSPX&th=1, $14
I used this spray everyday over the summer and continue to use it often now. It smells great and is an awesome pick-me-up for dry, tired skin. I have lots of acne scarring and hyperpigmentation, and noticed these marks lightened up after using this product in my morning routine.
6. Jacob & Eli Eyeshadow Palette – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078MC3L77/ref=twister_B078MC3RPM?_encoding=UTF8&th=1, $11
I love finding new eyeshadow palettes without breaking the bank. These shadows are so pigmented and blend out really well. It is hard to tell the difference between these shadows and high end ones. There are 3 different palettes, all with different colors. Plus, at $11 each, you can get all three palettes for the price of one high-end palette!
7. Aztec Secret Indian Clay Healing Mask – https://www.amazon.com/Aztec-Secret-Cleansing-Original-Bentonite/dp/B0014P8L9W/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1519169912&sr=1-4&keywords=beauty+products, $8.45
I watched a Buzzfeed video on this mask, so I just had to try it. It is super potent and you can feel it working, too! You just mix some clay with water and apply a thin layer to your face and leave it on for a few minutes, depending on your skin type. I won’t lie, it does tingle a little and my skin is usually red after, but it goes away in less than an hour! To me, it is worth it for its great benefits. (It’s also #1 on Amazon’s top Beauty & Personal Care products list!)
8. Makeup Brush Color Remover Sponge – https://www.amazon.com/BK-Makeup-Cleaner-Removal-Sponge/dp/B0742H6QLP/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1519170171&sr=1-3&keywords=eyeshadow+cleaner+tool, $8
If you switch between colors in your makeup routine, you need this tool! Just swirl your brush around the sponge and the pigments (from eyeshadow, blush, etc.) are cleaned off so you can use your brush in another color, without mixing the two. This is very useful to me, as someone who frequently uses several eyeshadow colors during a single makeup application.
9. Coty Airspun Loose Face Setting Powder – https://www.amazon.com/Coty-Airspun-Translucent-Foundation-Lightweight/dp/B000BNG4VU/ref=zg_bs_beauty_42?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1JQJYBPSC4P00YWDBK4J, $6
A cult favorite, this setting powder works miracles on my oily skin. You can slay all day by incorporating this powder into your makeup routine. You get a lot of product for just $6! It is sold in drugstores, but I usually have a hard time finding it, so I order it off Prime. I use translucent, but they do offer a few shades for extra coverage or more color.
10. Acure Argan Oil – https://www.amazon.com/Acure-Essentials-Argan-Fluid-Ounce/dp/B004DTQ9L8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1, $5
This argan oil is great for fading away hyperpigmentation and acne scars. It also gives your complexion such a great glow and makes your skin super soft. I use this at night, since it is an oil and I do not want it to interfere with my makeup during the day. Overnight, it is able to soak into my skin, so I can wake up with radiant, hydrated and smooth skin. If you’re skeptical about using oil on your skin, this is a great start, at only $5.
Amazon Prime offers so many hidden beauty gems, but these are my personal, tried and true favorites. The best part is that they’re all under $15! You can’t go wrong trying any of these out. Get the most out of your Prime membership!