Budget alternatives to your favorite beauty splurges

Liners

Eye and lip liners can help define your features and prevent make-up from feathering. Because you apply them to very sensitive areas of the face, it’s important to use quality products (which doesn’t have to mean expensive). “The best liners are soft and can be applied without tugging,” advises Betian. “Hard lip or eye liners have to be dragged across the skin, which can actually cause damage.” Her affordable suggestions go on smooth and last.

Trade This:

MAC Technakohl (around $17) or MAC Power Point Eye Pencil (around $15)

For That:

Revlon Colorstay liners ($8) or Prestige waterproof liners (around $5.50)

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