by Amber Murray

Created on: February 05, 2009

Any woman can tell you that looking your best can break the bank. With the economy looking increasingly bleak, many cannot fathom spending a significant amount of money on something as frivolous as cosmetics. Never fear, for there are great makeup, nail and skin products hiding right on your local drug store's (Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, to name a few) shelves. The following five cosmetics can compare to high-end and even higher priced beauty products for less than just five dollars!

1. Wet N Wild Mega Plump Plumping Lip Gloss - $3.99

Women are always looking for the way to those sexy, plump lips and frequently pay up to $50 or more for the latest plumping gloss! Wet N Wild, once considered a low quality drugstore only brand, has come a log way in recent years. Their Mega Plump Plumping Lip Gloss can plump those smackers for just $3.99.

Compare Wet N Wild Mega Plump Plumping Lip Gloss to pricier plumpers, such as Sephora's Lotsa Lip Plumping Lip Gloss, priced at $18.50:

2. Sinful Colors Ruby Red Nail Polish - $1.99

Red nail polish is a classic staple in every fabulous lady's collection. Sinful Colors, available at Walgreens and other drug stores for less than $2, carries several gorgeous shades of red. The polish is high quality with a great hold and a smooth shine.

Compare Sinful Colors to pricier polishes like USLU Nailpolish MPO, which goes for a whopping $30:

3. Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara - $2.59

Everyone deserves eye-popping, lush lashes, even if they don't have a fortune to spend! Rimmel can give you just that for the unbelievably low price of only $2.59!

Compare Rimmel Extra Super Lash to expensive lash-wear, such as Diorshow, priced at about $24:

4. Aussie Deeeep 3 Minute Miracle Moisture Treatment $3.99

Moisturizing hair treatments can cost a bundle, but they don't have to! Enjoy shining, silky locks from Aussie for just $3.99!

Compare Aussie Deeeep 3 Minute Miracle Moisture Treatmant to other moisturizing treatments, like Terax Original Crema Ultra Moisturizing Daily Conditioner for the giant price of $118:

5. Jane Staying Powder, Loose Shimmer - $3.69

Shimmer powders can create a gorgeous glowing, healthy look, and you don't have to skip your mortgage payment to acquire it! Jane's Loose Shimmer Staying Powder can glam up your skin for a price of just $3.69.

Compare Jane Loose Shimmer Staying Powder to much costlier powders, such as Clinique Blended Face Powder, which sells for about $19:

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