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10 Must-Have Winter Beauty Buys Under $20

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year — temperatures drop, colors deepen, skies darken, and gorgeous colors abound. And your skin starts to demand some extra color and moisture!

Even if you aren’t quite a fall/winter aficionado, you’ll love the slew of incredible beauty products coming to the shelves just in time to transform your beauty routine this season. Best of all, they all come in at under $20 a piece. Here are 10 winter beauty picks to try now.

Top Winter Beauty Picks

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Ready in Reds Collection, $7.99

Sally Hansen Manicure

Succulent berries and classic reds lend this six-piece collection instant appeal. Perfect for holiday parties, date night, cozy Sunday brunches, or just because you want to add a splash of color to your day. These shades are the very definition of festive. 

Aveeno Positively Radiant MaxGlow Infusion Drops, $17.99

Aveeno Beauty Serum

Colder weather dries out your skin, and can lead to irritation and flakiness. This new serum is designed to drench skin with moisture for up to two full days, leaving it refreshed, smooth and glowing.

Olay Fresh Reset Pink Mineral Complex Clay Face Mask Stick, $9.94

Olay Fresh Reset Mask

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An easy-to-apply mask is always a great addition to any beauty routine. Simply rotate the bottom of this convenient stick to reveal a pretty pink clay dome. Glide it over your skin and allow it to sink in for 10 minutes. The result: brighter, clearer skin.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream, $8.99

Neutrogena Hydroboost

Your skin deserves only the best, especially if you naturally suffer from dry, itchy skin. This light yet deeply hydrating moisturizer has a non-greasy finish and sinks in immediately. Apply it on damp skin to lock in moisture after a shower.

Burt’s Bees Orange Blossom & Pistachio Hand Cream, $5.39

Burt's Bees Hand Cream

Fall is a great time to introduce a more potent hand cream to your routine. This formula is enriched with nourishing shea butter, pumpkin seed oil and baobab oil. The combo leaves hands baby soft and deliciously scented.

Almay Goddess Gloss, $9.99

Almay Goddess Gloss

You don’t quite expect this old-school label to produce such hip, on-trend merch, but the brand’s makeover means it’s suddenly the coolest kids on the block with some of the most coveted beauty products on the shelves. This shimmery gloss is a must.

e.l.f. Cosmetics Modern Metals Eye Shadow Palette, $12

Elf Eye shadow pallette

Buttery soft formulas infused with just enough of a sheen make this palette a seasonal essential. The broad range of spice tones are ideal for all skin types, and you can easily create casual and dramatic looks alike.

Natasha Denona Mini Blush & Glow, $19

Blush compact

This adorable compact fits into the palm of your hand—and is perfect when you need a little perk-me-up before you head out to happy hour with friends or for a festive party. Inside is a shimmering powder and a shimmery rose-coral hue to brighten cheekbones.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Holiday Edition, $20

Laneige facial mask

Why does everyone rave about this suddenly cult favorite? Maybe because it’s so incredible effective at softening even the most stubbornly dry lips with ease. The lush berry scent is sweet, but it’s the nourishing shea butter that gives your pout the treatment it needs.

Bliss Pore Patrol Oil-Free Warming Exfoliator, $12

Bliss Pore Patrol

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean that your oil suddenly disappears. If your skin is naturally shiny, you need a potent product designed to soak up the excess sebum and minimize the appearance of visible pores. This self-warming scrub is a great cool-weather option.