Budget alternatives to your favorite beauty splurges

Blush

Betian recommends using a cream blush base to help your color last longer and look more natural. “You can apply powder on top of the cream if needed,” she explains, “but powders alone have a tendency to soak into the skin.” Look for highly pigmented options for the best burst of color.

Trade This:

Bobby Brown Pot Rouge ($22) or Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Blush ($18)

For That:

Revlon Cream Blush (around $9.50) or Maybelline Expert Wear Blush (around $5)

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