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What do Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, and Jennifer Lopez have in common? Other than being huge Hollywood stars, all three share an appreciation for drugstore beauty products. In fact, each of them have talked about the budget-friendly beauty staples they’ve used for years in numerous interviews. And they’re not the only ones. While it’s easy to assume that most celebs spend a crazy amount of money on treatments to keep their skin and hair looking flawless, that’s not necessarily the case. There are so many celeb-approved beauty products you can find for under $25.
From a Neutrogena retinol cream that Nicole Kidman uses on her sensitive skin to a L’Oreal glow-enhancer that Martha Stewart uses every day, we did some digging to find the affordable beauty products celebrities over 50 buy over and over again. Whether you’re looking for an affordable night cream or a product to give your hair more volume, we’re sure you’ll find something worthy of being in your beauty routine. So, check those out below.
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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol
Image Credit: Neutrogena Nicole Kidman may be a Hollywood A-lister, but her favorite retinol is from a popular drugstore brand. In an interview with People, Kidman shared that she used Neutrogena’s Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol “every day.” She said, “It gives me all the benefits of using a retinol product without making my sensitive skin red or flaky.” It has over 31,700 five-star reviews on Amazon and numerous shoppers loved how their skin looked after a few weeks of using the product.
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Indio Papago Crema de Tepezcohuite
In an interview with Elle, Salma Hayek revealed a long-time beauty secret that got us shopping ASAP. She shared that she’s had “no botox, no peels, [and] no fillings” thanks to the Indio Papago Crema de Tepezcohuite, which is packed with vitamin E and collagen.
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Avène Thermal Spring Water
Image Credit: Avène Avène’s Thermal Spring Water is a staple in so many celeb beauty routines, inluding Gwyneth Paltrow. In fact, she described the product as an “instant refresher” that works great at soothing irritated skin. It has over 8,500 five-star reviews and numerous shoppers raved over how it helped soften their skin.
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Weleda Skin Food
Image Credit: Weleda Skin Food Weleda’s Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream is another affordable beauty product so many celebs can’t get enough. In an interview with InStyle, Julia Roberts talked about her love for the product saying, “I put it on my hands after I wash the dishes, and wind up putting it on my elbows and feet. Before you know it, I’ve squeezed this poor little green tube into a twist.”
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RoC Multi Correxion 5-in-1 Anti-Aging Daily Face Moisturizer
Image Credit: RoC This daily moisturizer from RoC is Vera Wang’s secret to amazing skin at 73. As she told New York Magazine’s The Strategiest, “I’m late to making sunscreen part of my daily ritual, but it’s an essential for me now. I choose my SPF usually based on where I am … I use RoC’s moisturizer with SPF when I’m in New York because it’s protecting my skin, and I’m not allergic to it.” According to the brand, this moisturizer was made to “fight five signs of aging,” including puffiness, dark circles, and wrinkles.
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Nivea Essentially Enriched Body Lotion
Image Credit: Nivea Believe it or not, Jamie Lee Curtis’ skincare routine consists of only two products. Both of which, are surprisingly budget-friendly and less than $20 in total. According to an interview with NBC’s TODAY, Curtis shared that her two big beauty secrets were Sea Breeze astringent and Nivea lotion. In fact, they’re two products she’s used for years.
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Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Facial Cleanser
Image Credit: Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Facial Cleanser It’s no secret that Jennifer Aniston adores Aveeno products and uses a few of the brand’s products in her everyday routine. Aveeno’s Positively Radiant Brightening Cleanser is one product she said she uses every morning. As she told Byrdie, “I’ve been using Aveeno face wash since I can remember.” It’s a brightening cleanser made for all skin types, and it’s just $10.
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L’Oreal Elnett Hairspray
Image Credit: L'Oreal Jennifer Lopez has several L’Oreal go-to’s including the Amazon shopper-loved Lash Paradise mascara, which has over 70,000 five-star reviews. But one product she says she always takes with her wherever she goes is the brand’s iconic Elnett hairspray. It’s a product she uses to give her hair a “quick fix.” No doubt, it’s just one reason why her hair always looks flawless.
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L’Oreal Boost It Volume Inject Mousse
Image Credit: L'Oreal If you’re looking to give your hair a nice bounce, you may want to consider adding L’Oreal’s Boost It Volume Inject Mousse to your hair care routine. It’s a product that Grace & Frankie‘s hairstylist, Jonathan Hanousek, used on star Jane Fonda on the show. Best part is, it’s only $6!
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Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask
Image Credit: Mario Badescu Mario Badescu’s Super Collagen Mask was made for “dry, dull complexions in need of a list.” According to the brand, it nourishes the skin and removes impurities to give you a smoother complexion and a youthful glow. The Mario Badescu mask is wallet-friendly at less than $20. Not only that, it’s a staple in Martha Stewart’s skincare routine.
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L’Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion
Image Credit: L'Oreal Paris There’s so much to love about the L’Oreal Lumi Glotion, from its hydrating ingredients like glycerin and shea butter to the way it gives your skin a pretty glow. It’s no wonder why Martha Stewart uses this product every day. In fact, she even used this to achieve her gorgeous Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue glow!
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