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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SDSU chapter.

Makeup is expensive. This is no secret to anyone in the beauty community. Thankfully, drugstore brands have stepped it up in the past few years and given us some bomb products for even better prices! Here are some of the top beauty products that you need in your vanity that won’t break the bank.

 

1.) Wet N’ Wild Photo Focus Foundation 

The first product in the lineup is this amazing foundation. This foundation is only $5.99 and will give you flawless coverage. The only thing that might throw you off is the smell (it smells like paint), but don’t let that deter you from picking up this fab product.

 

2.) Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Dry Shampoo 

The next product I am here to rave about is the Not Your Mother’s beach babe texturizing dry shampoo. This stuff is an absolute lifesaver between hair washes. It gets rid of the grease and gives your hair some volume. And it’s also only $5.99!

 

3.) Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer 

Our next product is slightly more expensive at $9.99, but for the formula you are getting it’s an absolute steal. This bronzer is exactly what it claims to be, butter. It glides onto your skin with ease. This product is great for beginners, if you aren’t quite sure how or where to apply bronzer, definitely pick this up to play with.

 

4.) L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer 

Concealer is a must in any makeup routine. Whether you need to spot conceal a zit before you run to class, or you want to brighten your under eye for a fully highlighted look, this concealer will do the job. And its under $6!

 

5.) Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponges 

It’s time to throw out that old sponge that you’ve had for way too long and never clean. Our final item is this real techniques sponge, and it’s the real deal. You get two sponges for under $10. They are durable, soft, and making blending a piece of cake.

 

If you know of any cheap beauty buys, or decide to pick up any of the ones mentioned, please let me know!

My name is Madeline Cullen and I am a graduating senior at San Diego State University. I am pursuing dual Bachelor degrees in Journalism with an emphasis in media studies, and Sociology. I have a passion for pop culture, and all things social media. I am originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, and plan to move back to my hometown post-grad.
Emily is the Campus Correspondent for Her Campus SDSU. She is a 4th year journalism student from Chicago, IL. At SDSU, she is in Kappa Delta, is the Social Media Director of Rho Lambda and the Vice President Membership of Order of Omega. Emily's favorite hobbies are dancing, online shopping, planning out her Instagram feed, blogging and going to Disneyland. On a daily basis, you can find her glued to her laptop writing blog posts and editing Youtube videos. In the future, she wants to work for the Walt Disney Company on their social media marketing and communications corporate team. Emily's strong passion for digital media & content creation makes her very proud to be a member of the Her Campus team!