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College Beauty Awards: The Best Beauty Products Under $15

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TBH, this is probably the moment we’ve all been waiting for? If this is the only College Beauty Awards category you look at, you honestly have our full support, because same. Bargains are just that important. The good news is that these low-cost products don’t sacrifice quality. They’re inexpensive and economical options, but they have a fierce loyalty from college women everywhere for their innovation, results and consistency.

With the prices of this year’s winners, you’re going to want to be restocking on seconds and thirds. Huddle in closer and let us share the intel on our faves all under $15.

Alcohol-Free Face Toner

Neutrogena, ulta.com, $8; shop now

For a reliable, gentle cleansing and toning option, you can’t beat this toner from Neutrogena. This is a great intro product if you’re new to facial care and want something to remove impurities. It gets the job done.

Skin Therapy Cleansing Oil Face

Palmer’s, target.com, $9; shop now

You can’t argue with the price or the deep-cleaning formula of this cleansing oil. It removes even the most full-coverage makeup — looks like we’ve got ourselves a purification routine.

Intensive Nourishment Cream

The Good Stuff, target.com, $8; shop now

The Good Stuff is a relatively new launch, but you’ll want to stock up on this salon-worthy hair treatment for a fraction of the cost. This hair care is unique because it acts like a conditioner, but you don’t wash it out — which cuts down on water, and also feels like a restorative treatment for your hair. 

Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque

Cantu, amazon.com, $10; shop now

Students in our community with natural hair cannot speak more highly of this mask. It goes deep to restore damaged hair, and you can use it while transitioning too. Slip this onto your strands, sit back, and wait to have hair texture restored. 

Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Extra Strength Penetrating Oil 

OGX, walmart.com, $7; shop now

Hair oil heals dry and damaged texture, but this formula goes one step further to restore your strand’s literal luster. It’s affordable and easy to find everywhere, and you can’t get a better deal on hair treatments than this. 

Original Dry Shampoo

Batiste, ulta.com, $9; shop now

Dry shampoo can get pricey for no real reason, so our community loves to stick with this clean and classic option from Batiste. All it takes is a great smell and thoroughly clean feel to win our hearts! 

Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash

Dove, target.com, $6; shop now

For soft skin at an accessible price, college women voted in Dove as their go-to body wash. It’s so moisturizing, you can practically skip lotion.

Sweet Mint Lip Balm

Eos, target.com, $3; shop now

We’ve got about five lip balms in our backpacks at all time, and you can bet this minty sphere from Eos is one of them. It’s cute to use, and it also lasts a looong time — even if you’re someone that applies lip balm every 30 minutes. 

Hydrogel Collagen Under Eye Patch

Earth Theraputics, ulta.com, $10; shop now

We have to stan an affordable eye mask. These little beauties are a favorite among college women because they’re such a bargain and richly moisturizing. When you don’t get enough sleep (hello finals week), pop one on and watch your dark circles disappear. 

Gina was formerly the Beauty & Culture Editor at Her Campus, where she oversaw content and strategy for the site's key verticals. She was also the person behind @HerCampusBeauty, and all those other glowy selfies you faved. She got her start in digital media as a Campus Correspondent at HC Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she graduated in 2017 with degrees in English and Theater. Now, Gina is an LA-based writer and editor, and you can regularly find her wearing a face mask in bed and scrolling through TikTok.