Avon's Big and Daring Mascara, $9, goes on smooth, thick and inky black, resulting in mile-long lashes. The fat, curved brush deposits the crème-gel formula onto every lash for clump-free volume.
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The Eye Shadow You'll Want in Every Shade
There's nothing to stop you from picking up several of the whopping 30 shades of Milani's Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow, $3.99. The silky-soft shadow is super-blendable, easy to apply and offers buildable color intensity. Try one swipe for day and layer it for intense color payoff at night.
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The Smudging Brush You Never Knew You Needed
High-quality makeup brushes that don't cost a fortune are hard to come by, which is why we were elated to discover Make Up Academy for CVS. The MUA Pro Smudger Detailer Brush, $8, has densely packed bristles that blend out eyeliner and shadow along your lash line in a controlled way that yields sultry, smudge-y results.
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The Pocket Smile-Saver
What good are all of your new lip products if your teeth are tinged yellow? Enter: Prime Time Smile Smile Fresh Pen, $7. This handy pen fits right into your purse. Just brush the minty gel onto your teeth to freshen your breath and battle stains.
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The Stain That's Way Easier Than Lipstick
Unlike other tinted balms, L'Oreal Glossy Balm, $7.99, is more opaque, falling somewhere between a hydrating lipstick and a stain. The pointed tip makes it a breeze to swipe on during your commute to work. Our favorite color is Baby Berry, a rich, fall-ready shade.
You don't need to blow your entire paycheck to update your makeup bag with fall's best beauty launches, and these wallet-friendly picks are proof. We scoured the drugstore shelves to find the very best makeup that just a few dollars can buy. From a genius mascara that renders your eyelash curler obsolete to a nude eye shadow palette that works for every daytime look, here are the products that might just make you scrap that trip to the department store.
