Have $30? Here’s What You Should Buy at Sephora Right Now!

Spending hundreds (thousands even!) of dollars at Sephora is a simple—albeit budget-crushing—feat for any beauty junkie to conquer. With aisles stocked high with moisturizers, cleansers, serums, cosmetics, and more beauty must-haves, it’s easy to get carried away and spend more than you had intended. In our opinion, the best way to navigate the tempting beauty mecca—without spending your entire paycheck, going broke, or taking out a loan—is to walk in with a strict budget. Allot yourself 10, 20, 30, 40—whatever you can afford, really—dollars to spend and focus on scoring really amazing buys with it. To help you get the most bang for your buck, we’re sharing exactly what you should buy from the L’Oreal portfolio of brands at Sephora for $30 or less! 

Dermablend Loose Setting Powder

Lock-in your look with this makeup setting powder that—when worn atop any Dermablend foundation or concealer—enhances wearability for up to 16 hours. That’s 16 (!!) hours of smudge and transfer-free makeup. Plus, it’s available in three shades to seamlessly blend into your skin’s tone.

Dermablend Loose Setting Powder, $27 MSRP

Dermablend Set + Refresh Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray

If you don’t want to set your makeup in place with powder, perhaps this long-lasting setting spray will suit your fancy. The weightless mist—formulated with aloe—locks in makeup and helps enhance skin's overall appearance for a “just-applied” look.

Dermablend Set + Refresh Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray, $24 MSRP

Lancôme Bi-Facil

There’s a reason this eye makeup remover—formulated with an innovative bi-phase technology—is beloved by the industry’s best and consumers alike. The lipid phase removes all types of eye makeup—stubborn, waterproof mascara included—to reveal clean skin, while the water phase refreshes and conditions delicate skin and lashes sans residue. All it takes is a simple shake of the bottle and a quick sweep of a cotton pad.

Lancôme Bi-Facil (4.2 oz), $30 MSRP

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer

Camouflage the look of skin imperfections with this highly pigmented concealer formulated with anti-aging peptides, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants. See instant results that’ll allow you to temporarily say bye-bye to dark circles, under-eye bags, and discoloration.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer, $24 MSRP 

Urban Decay Naked Skin Color Correcting Fluid

Formulated with antioxidant-rich vitamins C and E, the Naked Skin Color Correcting Fluid’s lightweight formula can help conceal, correct, and protect your skin without fuss. The formula includes special technology with pearlescent pigments to help diffuse light and create the illusion of a perfect complexion. Choose from five shades—green, pink, lavender, peach, and yellow—to target your specific skin concerns.

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Urban Decay Naked Skin Color Correcting Fluid, $28 MSRP