With big budgets and access to some of the best skincare experts and makeup artists in the business, it’s safe to assume that celebrity beauty routines cost a small fortune. And while that may be true (Margot Robbie has been notoriously linked to a nearly $2,000 regimen), they also known many of our favorite stars to use very affordable products that you can easily incorporate into your product line.
Whether you’re looking to target dark circles with drugstore eye creams, moisturize dry lips with SPF lip balm or get va-va-voom lashes, we’ve compiled a range of sub-$40 products that stars like Jennifer Garner, Drew Barrymore and Eva Longoria swear by to look flawless at any age. Whether it’s a rich eye cream, an anti-wrinkle sunscreen or a thickening and lengthening mascara, the products on our list meet a wide variety of needs. Plus, they’re all available on Amazon, which means you can get them to your door in just two days with free shipping.
Besides celebrity endorsements, these products also have thousands of rave reviews from customers on the site, so you can be sure you’re investing in quality. Some of these products have even made our “best of” list, according to dermatologists.
Check out 17 budget-friendly beauty and skin care products that the stars love. Grab them, and we guarantee people will keep asking you what your beauty secrets are!
1. Triple Lift Collagen Fast-Firming Face Serum
Kerry Washington called this eye cream a “total significant change” in an interview, saying that she has dramatically improved her morning routine by reducing her need to use concealer. The eye cream is powered by a blend of peptides that help lighten dark circles, soothe puffiness, and smooth fine lines on delicate areas like the under eye and neck (note that Washington is a Neutrogena ambassador, but thousands of customers rave about this product on Amazon).
Buy: Triple Lift Collagen Fast-Firming Face Serum
2. UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum
To maintain a healthy, youthful complexion, Padma Lakshmi never goes out without wearing Elta® Clear Facial Sunscreen, which she says helps solve her “hyperpigmentation issues.” The clear, lightweight, oil-free formula contains SPF46 and soothing, brightening niacinamide, making it a great option for those with sensitive skin. Plus, it contains lactic acid to hydrate and hyaluronic acid to visibly plump skin and reduce fine lines.
Buy: UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum
3. Body oil and moisturizing gel for dry skin
Jenna Bush Hager and Halle Berry have both relied on the cult-favorite body oil to fade stretch marks, while Danielle Brooks says it’s the only product that has faded her hyperpigmentation. But besides using it for targeted skin tightening and brightening, Hager also mentions that it’s a brilliant solution for daily moisturizing. “It smells great...and as soon as you get out of the shower, I think the oil is a little easier to apply than the lotion,” Hager said of the product during a “Best of Health and Beauty” segment on the Today show. Priced at just $20, the formula contains a blend of nourishing oils, including vitamin E, vitamin A, rosemary, calendula and lavender.
Buy: Body oil and moisturizing gel for dry skin
4. Honestly Bright Eyes Tinted Eye Cream
Since its launch in 2015, Jessica Alba’s Honest Beauty brand has quickly gained popularity for its powerful, clean formulas that are also wallet-friendly. To eliminate dark circles, the actress uses the brand’s Bright Eyes tinted eye cream. Unlike other eye creams on the market, this one contains nutrient-rich ingredients, such as illuminating pearls that brighten the under eye area and a subtle tinted pigment to cover dark circles. Plus, it contains hyaluronic acid and squalene to moisturize. It comes in two shades: Sandstone for light to medium skin tones and terracota for darker to deeper skin tones.
Buy: Body oil and moisturizing gel for dry skin
5. Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream, 10.2 oz
This top-notch styling cream is Nicole Kidman’s favorite product, and she uses it to tame and smooth her curls. Infused with antioxidant-rich argan oil, the flexible-hold formula helps reduce frizz and flyaways and simultaneously conditions hair.
Buy: Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream, 10.2 oz
6. Gua Sha Face and Body Massage Tools
Gua Sha skin care tools, which are believed to help boost circulation, reduce inflammation and even minimize the appearance of wrinkles, have gained countless fans, including supermodel Elle Macpherson. She swears by using a device similar to this model, which features a variety of textured edges to target different areas of the body. “I have a steam room most nights, and while I’m there, my body sweats, so I put on oil and use this body Gua Sha in the same way as the lymphatic drainage brush,” Macpherson explains. She then uses the body of Gua Sha by moving back and forth along her arms and shoulders to create a gentle massage sensation.
Buy: Gua Sha Face and Body Massage Tools
7. Essential Moisture Radiant Cocoa Lotion Set of 3
“I’ve used Vaseline my whole life - a tip from my grandmother - because lotion can sometimes be watery,” Regina King said in an interview. “So I love the Vaseline Cocoa Radiant lotion that I use...especially for winter.” Experts recommend this formula because it contains petrolatum, glycerin and 100% pure cocoa seed butter to deeply nourish without leaving a greasy residue behind. In fact, it came in second on our list of the best body lotions and creams for soothing dry, itchy skin. Get it in a three-pack on Amazon for just $12.
Buy: Essential Moisture Radiant Cocoa Lotion Set of 3
8. Cortibalm
In an edition of her Little Yellow Book, Drew Barrymore confided she carries Dr. Dan’s CortiBalm with her everywhere. According to the star, her dermatologist recommended this hypoallergenic, sensitive skin-friendly lip balm to her to treat dry, cracked skin. It’s planned with 1% hydrocortisone, an ingredient that reduces redness, swelling and itching (it’s also ideal for those with skin conditions like eczema).
Buy: Cortibalm
9. Rosewater Spray
A skin pick-me-up in a bottle, The Heritage Store’s Rosewater is beloved by Jennifer Aniston. This $10 daily face mist contains Damask rose oil to soothe and soften skin, as well as unique vor-mag water (purified water) to energize and boost your mood. It’s suitable for most skin types and offers a refreshing floral scent.
Buy: Rosewater Spray
10. Eight Hour Skin Protection Cream
For over 40 years, Belinda Carlisle has used this Elizabeth Arden cream to nourish her “extremely, extremely dry skin,” she said in an interview. The proven formula calms, protects and moisturizes skin for eight hours with a blend of petrolatum, vitamin E and salicylic acid. According to the brand, it’s also ideal for soothing sunburns and other often-dried areas of the body like lips, cuticles and feet.
Buy: Eight Hour Skin Protection Cream
11. Multipurpose skin cream
If you love a good multi-purpose product, this Kate Hudson-approved cream will please. The 43-year-old star mentioned applying it after a long flight or heavy makeup day, and her kids even use it to soothe scrapes, cuts, and dryness. The key to its magic? A blend of anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant-rich ingredients like bee propolis, bee pollen, beeswax, honey, olive oil and royal jelly. It also has a unique texture that Hudson and thousands of customers love: It starts out as a balm, then turns into a nourishing oil when rubbed into the skin.
12. Hydro Boost Gel-Cream
Neutrogena ambassador Jennifer Garner said the brand’s Hydro Boost Gel-Cream is key to her glowing complexion, especially during the fall and winter months, when dry air and cold temperatures can wreak havoc on skin. Also backed by over 38,000 customer reviews, this moisturizer contains a blend of hyaluronic acid, glycerin and vitamin B5 for plumping and hydrating effects.
13. Neutrogena Clear Coverage Flawless Matte CC Cream
Another one of Garner’s favorites? Neutrogena’s Matte CC Cream, a lightweight, color-correcting formula that’s super easy to blend. Available in over 18 shades, this $11 foundation contains niacinamide to reduce redness and blur imperfections, and is oil and fragrance free. It’s so good that Garner even wore it as part of her glamorous look at this year’s Oscars.
Buy: Neutrogena Clear Coverage Flawless Matte CC Cream
14. Sleep Mask for Lips
Before applying makeup, Brook Shields uses Laneige’s Sleeping Lip mask all over her pout. This leave-on mask is worn overnight and contains a nourishing berry complex to fight dryness and reveal soft lips upon waking.
Buy: Sleep Mask for Lips
15. Original Pink Blender
Earlier this year, Christie Brinkley shared an Instagram video revealing her top seven beauty tips for women over 50, and the original Beautyblender made an appearance. The award-winning makeup tool is water-activated, allowing it to pick up just the right amount of product so you can even apply the foundation to create an airbrushed finish. For best results, Brinkley suggests wetting the blender first and squeezing out excess water, then applying a lighter color of foundation under the eyes and a warmer formula under the cheek area with the tool. “Then I use some of what’s left and apply it to the neck, decolletage and forehead,” she says.
16. Voluminous Lash Primer and Voluminous Original Carbon Black Mascara
Eva Longoria is known for her fanned lashes, and it turns out her secret to getting them is only $7. L’Oreal Paris’ Voluminous Original Carbon Black Mascara contains a range of nourishing ingredients that make lashes look up to five times fuller and thicker, according to the brand. The formula also contains jojoba oil and ceramide-R to condition and strengthen, and its wand prevents clumping by allowing you to coat each individual lash. “It really separates...it thickens and builds lashes for a dramatic effect...it’s super buildable,” Longoria previously said of the mascara in an Instagram video. And for an even smoother application, you can get it now in a pack with the brand’s Voluminous Lash Primer for under $15.
Buy: Voluminous Lash Primer and Voluminous Original Carbon Black Mascara
17. Apricot Face Scrub, Set of 3
Gwyneth Paltrow, Gigi Hadid and Jennifer Lawrence are all fans of the St. Ives Apricot Scrub. St. Ives. Formulated to be used even on sensitive skin, this popular drugstore formula contains vitamin A, antioxidants and salicylic acid to gently exfoliate and prevent breakouts.
Buy: Apricot Face Scrub, Set of 3
