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30 under $30

The buzz you get when you tap your credit card and pocket that little treasure can’t be understated. But sometimes you want the feel-good benefits of a beauty purchase without being put in the red. In the spirit of reining it in, we’ve raided the beauty shelves at our favourite destinations and come up with 30 gems under $30 so you can have the highs (and beauty benefits) without any buyer’s remorse. We also grill financial expert and Priceline Pharmacy ambassador Canna Campbell for her tips on making your beauty bucks go further. You can thank us later.

MAKE UP

1 BURT’S BEES LIP SHINE, $12.99

This budget-friendly buy nails the lipgloss trifecta: it’s non-tacky, super hydrating and comfortable. It also comes in six shades so natural you can apply them on the go, sans mirror.

2 MORPHE MAKE IT BIG VOLUMIZING

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