Best Drugstore Beauty Products 2020: Under $20 | Affordable by Amanda

Today I am sharing the Best Drugstore Beauty Products in 2020 for Under $20. Makeup and skincare are two of my favorite topics to cover as a blogger. I have a fair complexion and I also deal with acne-prone skin so I typically create blog posts around those characteristics of mine.

This exciting new blog post covers the best drugstore beauty products I’ve discovered in 2020. The products found within this post are affordable and can be shopped at Target, Walmart, or ULTA Beauty stores. Get product details by clicking on the [+] you see in the widget collage below. You will be redirected to the correct retailer. Ready for more?

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BEST DRUGSTORE BEAUTY PRODUCTS: SKINCARE

1. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% ($5.90) – this affordable serum continues to top beauty lists year after year. The Ordinary has a lot of powerful products that won’t break the bank. I chose to add this specific serum to my list of best drugstore beauty finds because it contains Niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3, that has anti-inflammatory properties to aid in preventing and treating skin concerns such as acne and rosacea.

2. Pacifica Sea Foam Complete Face Wash ($9.99) – one brand that stands out to me at the drugstore is Pacifica because it’s a clean beauty brand found at Target. This face wash contains a sulfate-free formula with ingredients like coconut oil, sea algae, and white tea. For just under $10 I recommend it to anyone who wants a foaming face wash free from harsh chemicals and irritants!

3. Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel Cream ($14.99) – if you search for clean beauty products at the drugstore, the brand Versed typically pops up! I am new to trying out this brand exclusively sold at Target stores. Out of all of the Versed products, I tested out their gel-cream first. I am impressed by the quality of the gel-cream and how it absorbs quickly into the skin at night. The calming aloe vera and green tea are perfect for my acne-prone dry skin.

4. Versed Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm ($17.99) – did you know that before you wash your face with a cleanser it’s important to use a cleansing balm to remove your makeup? Another product from Versed is the Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm to gently remove makeup with ingredients like soothing eucalyptus oil and vitamin E. The melting texture feels nice on dry skin to take off your entire face full of makeup in minutes.

5. Botanics All Bright Cleansing Toner ($5.99) – it’s shocking to me how inexpensive this amazing toner is! For under $6, this toner from Botanics has everything you need to refresh your skin after cleansing. The natural hibiscus seed pods prep the skin for a layer of moisturizer when used on a cotton pad. This toner also has Alpha Hydroxy acid (AHA) to refine the surface of the skin. BRB – I am buying another bottle!

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6. Bliss Clear Genius Clarifying Peel ($19.99) – not gonna lie, I added this drugstore product after hearing skincare specialist Hyram rave about it on his YouTube channel the other day! Since discovering this product’s ingredients and price point courtesy of Hyram I had to add it to my list of best drugstore beauty products for 2020. The clarifying peel contains AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs for the ultimate facial treatment. When used overnight, this clarifying peel helps decongest pores and exfoliate dead skin cells on the face.

7. Derma E Universal Cleansing Balm ($15.00) – I wanted to include another cleansing balm on my beauty products list because this one has awesome ingredients! Rosehip oil, camellia oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, and sunflower seed oil are found within this cleansing balm.

8. Pacifica Pore Warrior Soft Scrub ($11.99) – I am someone who likes to exfoliate with a scrub. However, I realize that scrubs can cause tiny micro-tears on the surface of the skin. Enter the Pore Warrior Soft Scrub, a plant-based scrub packed with non-irritating ingredients such as niacinamide, cucumber, mint, and papaya. This scrub satisfies my need to exfoliate without over stripping my skin or tearing the surface of my delicate face!

BEST DRUGSTORE BEAUTY PRODUCTS: MAKEUP

1. Physician’s Formula Silk Foundation Elixir ($15.99) – I was sent this foundation through a sponsorship with Physician’s Formula, but I am adding it to my list of top drugstore beauty products because it truly belongs! The ultra-fluid formula applies easily with a brush and provides me with the right amount of coverage for all-day wear that doesn’t cake up. I wear the shade Fair Light. Check out the organic ingredients: Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Aloe Vera, Organic Coconut Oil, and Botanical Cactus Flower.

2. Physician’s Formula Organic Wear Mascara ($10.49) – finally, a mascara to add to the list! This mascara from Physician’s Formula contains an Organic Lash Boosting Complex and Organic Olive Extract to nourish and define the lashes. I highly recommend it as my drugstore mascara of choice!

3. Physician’s Formula Nourishing Lipstick ($9.49) – another PF product I need to mention. This lipstick applies so smooth and creamy with awesome pigment. The shades Buttercup and Spice are two of my favorites to wear. The colors leave a satin finish and feel incredibly hydrating for a drugstore lipstick!

4. cleen beauty Face Moisturizer with Mineral Sunscreen ($9.00) –  one of the best ingredients to have in a sunscreen formula? Zinc Oxide! Zinc Oxide blocks UV rays as a physical component to sunscreen to scatter the sun’s rays. This sunscreen from the Walmart line of clean beauty, cleen beauty, features Zinc Oxide, and shea butter for comfortable, hydrated wear.

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5. FLOWER Beauty Vinyl-Eyes Eyeliner ($5.81) – affordable eyeliner, check! The gel formulation of the Vinyl-Eyes Eyeliner makes application a breeze. For eyeliner that lasts, go with this easy to use FLOWER Beauty product. The shade “Black Vinyl” has the best pigment to accentuate the eyes.

6. FLOWER Beauty Flower Pots Powder Blush ($9.99) – I love the shade range for the FLOWER Beauty Flower Pots Powder Blush so much. You can choose bright rosy pink shades or pops of peach depending on the color palette you typically reach for in a blush.

7. Lauren Conrad Beauty Liquid Highlighter ($20+)– my apologies as this product unfortunate goes over the $20 mark. The new Lauren Conrad Beauty collection recently launched and I instantly fell in love with the liquid highlighter formula! Once applied using an upwards motion on the cheekbones you are left with a stunning pearlescent glow.

OTHER BEAUTY PRODUCTS

1. Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Dry Shampoo ($6.99) – as someone who has fine hair, I enjoy spraying and tousling texturizing product into my hair. This dry shampoo and texturizing spray hybrid help me achieve the volume I desire. It comes in at under $7.00 for a massive 7 oz bottle of the product.

2. Kitsch Blush Satin Scrunchies ($8.00) – looking for a better way to tie back your hair without sacrificing a great blow out? Try these $8 satin scrunchies from Kitsch. Instead of traditional elastics, these stain scrunchies prevent hair breakage and creates friction-free hold.

3. Love Beauty & Planet Argan Oil & Lavender Body Wash ($6.99) – one of my FAVORITE clean beauty brands is Love Beauty & Planet. When I shop at Target I’ll always go over to the beauty section to see what new arrivals are on the shelves from this brand. The smell of this body wash lingers on my skin after I get out of the shower, too.

4. Sally Hansen Nail Polish good. kind. pure. ($8.99) – a plant-based and 100% Vegan nail polish with plant-based brush bristles. Check out all 26 of their color choices at ULTA Beauty right now to find your next nail polish for fall.

5. Raw Sugar Living Coconut + Mango Sugar Scrub ($12.99) – I absolutely love how this scrub feels in the shower. I typically exfoliate my skin before I use self-tanner or before I shave my legs. The coconut and mango scent smells incredibly tropical.

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