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.
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A Pretty Addition to Your Brush Collection
Flower Ultimate Liquid Foundation Brush, $10.98, is not only gorgeous with its rose-gold accents, it's incredibly soft and makes applying liquid foundation a breeze. The mid-size brush head lets you reach every nook and cranny of your face while also covering larger areas, like your cheeks and forehead, quickly and efficiently.
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.
