The Metro Beauty Awards: Best Budget Buys
Because looking good doesn't mean you have to break the bank!

Check out this year's Metro Beauty Awards, best budget buys:

By Metro.StyleSeptember 14 2023, 5:06 PM
Ever Bilena Lip & Cheek Stain
Available at most convenience stores all over the metro, this lip and cheek stain is a staple in most working girls' bags for its sheer ability to lend a healthy glow in an instant! Its gel formula lasts long, and dries up fast, avoiding that dreaded oily look.
Photo Credit: Ever Bilena
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BYS Bloom Eyeshadow Palette
Create subtle to intense looks with this 12-shade eye palette of pinks, nudes, and deep reds inspired by hues of cherry blossoms! It has skin-loving ingredient Mica that leaves a silky soft finish on the eyelids, is long-wearing, and doesn't crease or fade.
Photo Credit: BYS
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Dr. Pawpaw Multipurpose Soothing Balm
An Aussie girl staple, this multipurpose balm made of pawpaw, olive oil, and aloe vera oil to create a smooth, moisturizing balm perfect for treating lips, dry hands, or even even hair! Stash it in your bag for that quick fix!
Photo Credit: Dr. Pawpaw
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Careline Play to Slay Palette
An all-in-one palette perfectly suited for your everyday beauty needs, the Play to Slay palette features 12 eye shadow shades (4 frosted, 8 matte), 2 blush shades, and 1 highlighter, making it easier to create a gorgeously glowing look STAT!
Photo Credit: Careline
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Careline Strobe Stick
Careline's cult favorite Multi Sticks have a following for a reason. They're simple, they're affordable, and they perform! We especially love their strobe stick that comes in a creamy formula minus the clogging of pores.
Photo Credit: Careline
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Revlon Colorstay Exactify Liquid Eyeliner
Expect nothing but precisely lined eyes with Revlon's cutting edge technology. This eyeliner allows you to draw a fine, thin line that doesn't budge all day. It comes in an array of shades that range from classic to exciting, think black, purple, and emerald green!
Photo Credit: Revlon
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Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser
Dirt and oil disrupting your skin? Don't fret. This simple solution is a bathroom staple for us, as it thoroughly removes dirt, oil, and dead skin cells to promote healthy-looking, oil-free skin all day. Throw it in your gym bag, or use after a long day outdoors for skin that's completely clean!
Photo Credit: Neutrogena
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L'Oreal Infallible Pro Matte Foundation Makeup
We know you hate heavy foundations, so get ready to get amazed by this lightweight, airy formula that stays. all. day. Achieve a matte look with this liquid formula that's creamy and goes on smoothly.
Photo Credit: L'Oreal
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Snailwhite Icy Mask
This leave-on mask is your new go-to overnight facial mask to help you wake up with refreshed skin! Infused with the brand's signature Snail potion and French Silene Colorata flower, this mask is able to turn dullness around, and gives skin the boost it needs.
Photo Credit: Snailwhite
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Pond's Pure White Mineral Clay Face Cleanser Scrub
Clay masks are a must for serious skincare junkies, and with Moroccan mineral clay, this pick is a surefire hit. Get to purify those pores with charcoal in this clay-to-foam formula, all for just P189!
Photo Credit: Pond's
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Celeteque Hydration Facial Wash
This gentle formula is one of those things that simply get the job done. Preferred for its clinically tested formula, no-nonsense approach to cleaning skin, their Facial Wash deserves an award for being simple, effective, and affordable. It has the "Natural Moisturizing Factor" and mild cleansing agents that is able to strip your skin of dirt and grime while maintaining hydration. A great pick for sensitive skin!
Photo Credit: Celeteque
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Bench Body Shampoo & Dash Dry Shampoo
For days when you don't want to fully wash your hair, a great dry shampoo is key. This paraben and toxin free formula removes excess oil, is easy to rinse off, and boosts volume effortlessly.
Photo Credit: Bench Body
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