The 15 Best Things to Buy at Ulta for Under $5

You won't find a creamier, more hydrating lipstick at this price. (Maybe any price.) So don't feel bad by stocking up on all 11 colors from the cruelty-free line.

E.l.f. ($3)

You thought $3 lipstick was good? What about $2 nail polish? With a four-star rating from over 700 reviews, DIY manicurists will tell you it's not a bad gel-like option. 

Essence ($2)

If sheet masks and Biore strips had a baby, it'd be this popular Korean blackhead remover.

TonyMoly ($4)

You might think a travel-size product is cheating, but not when the dry shampoo within it is so damn good. For quick weekends away, toss this in your bag instead of shampoo for fresh-smelling hair sans the whole water thing.

Batiste ($4)

Pearlescent shimmer is trending. But who knows for how long. Skip the $40 palettes.

Sweet & Shimmer ($5)

Beautyblenders are like $20 a pop. These under-eye-concealer-friendly babies clock in at $2.50 a piece. Oh yeah.

Ulta ($5)

You probably know this brand for its silky lip balms in the little spherical pods. Well, ever imagine what a shaving cream from them would feel like? We'll tell you: ultra-moisturizing. It's a non-foaming cream—made of conditioning oils, shea butter and vitamins E and C—that you can use wet or dry.

Eos ($4)

More of a regular-wax-appointment gal? Be sure to take these wipes with you to clean and calm the skin before, you know, all hell breaks loose.

Sally Hansen ($5)

Real talk: Makeup brushes can kinda become ridiculous. Ladies who just want a natural swipe of bronzer, this line should do you just fine. Not to mention, it's PETA certified and completely recyclable.

EcoTools ($5)

We hope everyone is deep-cleaning their brushes once a week and giving a light spritz once a day after getting ready. This bottle is perfect for the latter—freshening things up for tomorrow's facial interaction.

E.l.f. ($3)

Pick the clumps from your lashes. Fluff your brows without using some old toothbrush. You need one of these.

Revlon ($5)

The fountain of youth lies in lying inside. We kid. But for real, your lips are aging out there everyday in the sun. Swipe on SPF 30, so one day you can feel like J.Lo.

Maui Babe ($5)

Oversize bath bombs don't need to be just for a special relaxing time. Stock up on several little tabs for your nightly avoid-all-talking-to-others time.

Ulta ($3)

And while you're at it, scrub your tired toes with a reusable, exfoliating, self-soaping sponge.

Spongeables ($3)

Extend the time between your manis by pushing up ragged cuticles and cleaning out beneath your nails. Trust: You'll just feel better.

Flowery ($5)