15 Drugstore Beauty Products I Actively Like Better Than the Pricey Stuff

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There are drugstore beauty products you use even though they're not as good as your luxury favorite simply because you're trying to stick to a budget… and then there are the ones you use because they're legitimately just as good. Sometimes $15-and-under beauty products beat the odds and just nail the formulations, colors, and packaging as well (if not better) than their pricier counterparts.

Over the years, I've come across a handful of these serums, mascaras, and shampoos—drugstore beauty products I continue to use even though I have access to the most luxurious brands in the world. This list is dedicated to those makeup, skincare, and haircare products (some new, some classic) I recommend giving a try. Below, find 15 high-end products I absolutely love, as well as 15 cheaper alternatives I stan just as much.

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Amanda Montell
Features Editor
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