When it comes to makeup, I can’t get enough. My TikTok FYP is mostly #BeautyTok, and I’m always looking for deals on Amazon, Target, Ulta and Sephora because of it. I’m always on the hunt for makeup dupes and popular beauty products that I can find for cheap — and I’m sharing all my favorites here. Here are five summer makeup must-haves, like The Falsies Surreal Extensions Mascara by Maybelline, that cost less than $10 each and have become staples in my beauty routine.
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Summer Makeup Must-Haves
1. NYX Professional Makeup Fat Oil Lip Drip
If you like the feel of natural oils on your lips, NYX’s Fat Oil Lip Drip is a great option at $8.99. It comes in 8 colors and contains Cloudberry, Squalane, and Raspberry oils to help keep your lips shiny for up to 12 hours. Plus, for a limited time, Amazon is offering 40% off if you subscribe and save, which brings the price down to $5.39.
2. Maybelline The Falsies Surreal Extensions Mascara
Have you heard all the buzz about eyelash extensions? Well, hold onto your wallet, because they can cost up to $400 per treatment, and must be replaced every six weeks. But The Falsies Surreal Extensions Mascara by Maybelline is a game-changing alternative because it means crazy long lashes at a fraction of the cost. And while we’re fans of Maybelline’s other mascaras, the key difference here is in the applicator. It features “hybrid fiber technology” with a mix of long and short fibers, coating every lash from root to tip. They’re also offered in washable or waterproof, depending on your preference. Since both last up to 24 hours, I prefer washable for easier removal.
And right now is a great time to try out this line, because you’ll get $2 back if you purchase one at Walmart using the Ibotta app (limit 5). This brings your total price down from $9.98 to $7.98, saving you 20%.
3. NYX Professional Makeup, The Brow Glue Extreme Hold Eyebrow Gel
If your eyebrows are anything like mine, regular pencils or gels just don’t do the trick. Thankfully, I’ve found an affordable product that does: NYX’s The Brow Glue. One tube costs just $9 on Amazon and keeps my unruly brows in check all day long. If you’re less worried about tint and more concerned about hold, it comes in five colors, including clear. The Medium Brown color is currently on sale for $7.25 on Amazon, which is almost a 20% savings. Plus, for a limited time, you’ll get an extra 40% off when you select Subscribe & Save. This option will save you 68% off the retail price and bring your cost down to just $2.90 per tube.
4. Maybelline Lifter Gloss, Hydrating Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid
I’ve always been insecure about my thin upper lip, but too freaked out to try expensive cosmetic treatments like lip fillers. What I love about Maybelline Lifter Gloss is that it has Hyaluronic Acid, which works as a natural lip plumper by filling in cracks and keeping them moisturized. It retails for $8.99, but is currently marked down to $6.98 at Walmart, for a savings of 22%. Compare that to Bobbi Brown’s Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss, which also has Hyaluronic Acid, but will set you back $32 for a tube.
5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Multi-Use Concealer
Everyone knows how frustrating dark circles can be. If I’m sleep-deprived, I get them so bad – to the point where people have asked how I got two black eyes. That’s why Maybelline’s Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment has been my summer must-have. It has a cushion applicator, which makes for a gentle application on my thin undereye area, and it doubles as a concealer, too. One reviewer compared it to Armani Beauty’s Maestro Eraser liquid undereye concealer, which costs $39 at Sephora. Maybelline’s Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment retails for $10.99, but you can get it for $8.80 at Walmart, saving you over 77% from what you’d spend on Armani Beauty.
