Beauty Bargains Under $20

Perfect curls require product, so look for a spray gel to combine ease with efficacy. This alcohol-free solution gives definition without dreaded crunch.

$4.99; drugstore.com

Bar soaps are back—and made with 99% natural ingredients for the 21st century. Avocado and olive oil make this an eco, feel-good clean.

$3.78; amazon.com

With curling irons and blow-dryers, hair sees a lot of tough love. Make all that heat more bearable with a pre-styling spray, packed with polymers that attach to strands for extra protection.

$3.99; riteaid.com

Make skin look and feel better with this non-greasy lotion. Fruit extract and Alpha-hydroxies gently exfoliate and speed up cell turnover, making skin smoother (and prettier!).

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Switch out an eyeliner pencil for a gel pot (use an angled brush and never sharpen another pencil!). This German brand is known for great quality and low prices, making it perfect for experimenting.

$3.49; ulta.com

An über-glossy mane no longer requires a trip to the salon. Just D.I.Y. it, and see shiny, frizz-resistant strands the next day (or as soon as your hair's dried).

$6; drugstore.com

To get natural-looking lashes that look and feel amazing with the promise not to clump, this mascara swapped out a synthetic ingredient and replaced it with beeswax.

$8.49; amazon.com

You're not crazy for thinking the secret to sexy, touchable legs starts somewhere else than soap and water. Pamper your stems with this antioxidant-enriched cream.

$7.50; sephora.com

Our skin isn't one-type-fits-all, and cleansing clothes shouldn't be either. This oil-free option contains yummy ingredients like aloe, cucumber, papaya, and pineapple to remove makeup and daily dirt while smelling like a vacay.

$9.99; amazon.com

Hats off to beauty icon Iman, who not only created a lipstick that can hold its own with the bigwig luxury brands, but is also named for her. The semi-matte color has a lasting power similar to the lady herself.

$7.95; amazon.com

These easy nail stickers are here to stay, and we're rejoicing! Fun patterns and bright shades are the best way to try a trend without shelling out major bucks at specialty manicure spot.

$9; drugstore.com

Battle frizzy locks with this two-step kit, including a leave-in serum and heat-activated cream. Unlike salon smoothers, which may contain bad-for-you chemicals, this one uses cysteine, a protein found naturally in hair, to help combat unmanageable hair.

$11.99; drugstore.com

We cheered to see that some of MAC's best products have now been made travel-sized! This oil-free lotion is perfect for layering under makeup to prevent shine, and natural exfoliants keep your skin smooth.

$15; maccosmetics.com

Good news, commitment-phobes! You can sample a trio of glosses for less than the cost of one regular tube! And beauty junkies, take note: the set includes two popular colors and one brand new shade!

$12; stilacosmetics.com

Brush like the pro's with this expert-endorsed tool. The vented build lets heat hit more of your hair, making for perfect waves.

$14.99; Ulta

Brainy beauty folks took the ingredients that worked so well in anti-aging skincare products (vitamin B3, sodium hyaluronate, to name a few) and combined them with makeup for flawless coverage that's actually doing something. Bravo!

$14.99; amazon.com

Sensitive, irritable skin (and those that suffer from rosacea or psoriasis) will benefit from this ultra-soothing lotion made from calming ingredients like chamomile extract and allantoin. Derm-tested, the bottle has a pH value of 5.5—the exact same as healthy skin.

$13.99; drugstore.com

Don't let sun damage ruin your well cared for (and expensive!) color. Pair your regular drugstore shampoo with this fortifying conditioner to protect hair from UV damage, thanks to the power of hair-strengthening bamboo and African Kalahari melon extract.

$20; sephora.com

Ah, holy matrimony. One pot marries two lotions: a light formula for all over, and a heavier butter for extra dry areas like elbows, and knees.

$18; thebodyshop-usa.com

Visible pores can be a thing of the past with this matte cream. Wear under makeup or alone (it's available in skin tone shades or a brightening neutral) for pores that appear 50% smaller—immediately.

$18; clinique.com

Just in time for end-of-summer fêtes, we've found the perfect bright lip color! This pencil packs a serious color punch that lasts for hours (and through plenty of margaritas).

$19; amazon.com

Get rid of and reduce oil with this smart cleanser. Unlike other products, which try to zap excess oil production with stripping ingredients, this lightweight formula hydrates skin and controls oil for approximately 24 hours.

$18; nordstrom.com

Eco-beauty doesn't mean funny smelling products that work sub par. This antioxidant-packed day cream has SPF 30, a silky feel, and a refreshing orange scent.

$15.96; amazon.com