12 Under-$15 Beauty Gifts That Look & Feel High End

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This year, everything is more expensive, so finding budget-friendly beauty products to gift this holiday season is no easy feat—but we found a workaround. Instead of waiting for a Black Friday sale and hoping to snag something within your price range, you can find great deals on beauty products right now at the drugstore—at CVS specifically.

In addition to popular drugstore beauty brands, CVS also carries cult-favorites like Kitsch, Olive & June, Pixi, and Bubble—and they all have some excellent under-$15 beauty gifts to give.

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The Best Under-$15 Beauty Gifts, at a Glance

• Best Eye Patches: The Crème Shop How Do Eye Look? Restorative Hydrogel Under Eye Patches, $4
• Best Claw Clip: Scunci All Day Hold Unbreakable Claw Clip, $5
• Best Face Mask: Loops Double Take Glow Mask, $6
• Best Hairspray: MONDAY Sleek Hold Hairspray, $8
• Best Lip Gloss: e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil, $9
• Best Scrunchies: Kitsch Ultra Petite Satin Scrunchies, $10
• Best Nail Polish: Olive & June Nail Polish, $10
• Best Hair Brush: Tangle Teezer The Ultimate Mini Detangler Brush, $11
• Best Acne Patches: Starface Hydro-Star + Salicylic Acid Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches, $13
• Best Lip Mask: Bubble Talk Back Lip Treatment, $13
• Best Toner: Thayers Oil Balancing Jelly Toner, $15
• Best Exfoliator: Pixi Glow Tonic, $15

Under-$15 Beauty Gifts You Can Snag at the Drugstore

Beauty products are versatile gifts that can be given on their own, coupled together, or given as stocking stuffers. If you’re looking for a coworker gift that costs under $15, you can pair the Scunci All Day Hold Unbreakable Claw Clip ($5) with the Loops Double Take Glow Mask ($6) or the Kitsch Ultra Petite Satin Scrunchies ($10) with the Scunci All Day Hold Unbreakable Claw Clip ($5) for a $15 friend gift. 

The Loops Double Take Glow Mask and Scunci All Day Hold Unbreakable Claw Clip also elevate gift baskets and work well as a gift topper without breaking the bank. And, for less expensive stocking stuffer ideas, consider adding The Crème Shop How Do Eye Look? Restorative Hydrogel Under Eye Patches ($4), e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil ($9), and the Olive & June Nail Polish ($10) to your gift list.

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The Crème Shop How Do Eye Look? Restorative Hydrogel Under Eye Patches

$4 Buy Now

The Crème Shop How Do Eye Look? Restorative Hydrogel Under Eye Patches are proof you can spend under $5 and still find a great gift idea. Pick up a pack of these and give them to your coworkers, pair them with another beauty product for a friend gift, or grab a few (still for less than $15!) for stocking stuffers. 

Scunci All Day Hold Unbreakable Claw Clip

$5 Buy Now

Claw clips are another great gift idea to give this year, but not all budget-friendly options have a luxe feel. The Scunci All Day Hold Unbreakable Claw Clip might be a drugstore pick but it looks and feels a lot more high-end than its $5 price tag. The claw clip boasts a durable design that can withstand drops, accidentally stepping on it, and everyday wear—all while offering excellent grip.

Loops Double Take Glow Mask

$6 Buy Now

Sheet masks are typically on the budget-friendly side, but the Loops Double Take Glow Mask feels a lot more elevated than its $6 price. This mask is enriched with omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, and aloe vera to provide deep hydration and a glowing complexion. It also boasts an anti-sebum complex, so you can achieve that glow without excess oil.

MONDAY Sleek Hold Hairspray

$8 Buy Now

Gift a viral beauty brand this holiday season without spending a ton of money. MONDAY has received a ton of praise on social media for its high-quality formulas, gorgeous packaging, and—of course—budget-friendly price points. The Sleek Hold Hairspray costs under $10 but is comparable to its more expensive counterparts, with its flexible hold, buildable formula, and 24-hour frizz control.

e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil

$9 Buy Now

Lip oils make some of the best beauty gifts because, regardless of their price, they look and feel luxe. The e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil is a fabulous example of that, with its range of colors in both shimmering and glossy finishes and hydrating formula.

Kitsch Ultra Petite Satin Scrunchies

$10 Buy Now

Silk scrunchies are the most luxurious of hair ties out there, and Kitsch Ultra Petite Satin Scrunchies does a great job of creating that style for less. These are similar to the Silk Skinny Scrunchies, but for only $10 instead of $50.

Olive & June Nail Polish

$10 Buy Now

A bottle of nail polish makes a great budget-friendly gift that you can give with a cute nail file, tied together in a bow. But instead of gifting a classic drugstore brand, go with something more elevated like the Olive & June Nail Polish.

Tangle Teezer The Ultimate Mini Detangler Brush

$11 Buy Now

When we realized that the Tangle Teezer The Ultimate Mini Detangler Brush is under $15, we were honestly a little shocked. This is one of our favorite brushes ever and one we reach for more than our more expensive options, making it one of the best budget-friendly beauty gift ideas you can give this holiday season.

Starface Hydro-Star + Salicylic Acid Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches

$13 Buy Now

The Starface Hydro-Star + Salicylic Acid Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches are another cult-favorite beauty product you can find at the drugstore for under $15. These make great budget-friendly stocking stuffers that still feel substantial. They’re also fun gift toppers and work well in a gift basket along with other beauty and self-care picks.

Bubble Talk Back Lip Treatment

$13 Buy Now

Bubble boasts high-quality skincare formulas that are, surprisingly, more budget-friendly than they seem. But, if you want something a little more elevated, the Bubble Talk Back Lip Treatment boasts packaging that makes it feel more comparable to Rhode or Glossier. This lip treatment nourishes the pout with ingredients such as vitamin E, squalane, avocado oil, and shea butter, and it moonlights as a lip gloss with a soft pink hue and glossy finish.

Thayers Oil Balancing Jelly Toner

$15 Buy Now

Thayers is a classic drugstore brand that is reliable and comes in a simple yet chic bottle that looks great on your bathroom shelf. The Oil Balancing Jelly Toner is designed specifically with acne-prone and oily complexions in mind, with a formula features kombucha filtrate, green kaolin clay, and 2% niacinamide to reduce excess oil production and minimize the look of pores.

Pixi Glow Tonic

$15 Buy Now

The Pixi Glow Tonic is another favorite beauty formula that seams more expensive than it is—and you can grab a 3.4 ounce bottle for $15. This toner is designed with 5% glycolic acid to exfoliate the skin, reduce excess oil, and reduces impurities for clearer and smoother-looking skin.