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The Best Drugstore Beauty Products Used on 2018 Red Carpets

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Jan 02, 2019 7:10 PM
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Yara Shahidi's Picture-Perfect Manicure

For the 2018 Emmys, the Grown-ish star sported a nail polish that's timeless and subtly glam with its peal-like iridescence, courtesy of manicurist Emi Kudo. 

If you want a nail polish that gives you the versatility of a nude, but the impact of a statement color, this pearl-toned nail is a must-buy.


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The Best Drugstore Nail Polish

BUY IT NOW: Essie Nail Polish in Going Steady, $8.99


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Vanessa Hudgens' SPF Moisturizer

For Elle's Women in Hollywood event, Differin ambassador and makeup artist Allan Avendaño used a moisturizer that control oil production and includes SPF.

"I always say that you have to start with a clean, clear canvas before you can cover anything up and that's where the Differin Oil Control Moisturizer comes in," he told E! News. "It doesn't clog anything, but it absorbs the oil and it gives you that primer finish."


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The Best Drugstore Moisturizer

BUY IT NOW: Differin Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30, $9.30


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Camila Mendes' Multipurpose Lip Balm

To create her beauty look for E!'s People's Choice Awards, celebrity makeup artist Beau Nelson applied a $4.99 drugstore must-have to her lips and apples of her cheeks. While the product has the shea butter and natural oils of a lip balm (the brand's signature product), the new version, launched in time for the holidays, contains a red tint.


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The Best Drugstore Lip Balm

BUY IT NOW: eos Shimmer Dazzling Ruby Tint, Now $2.49


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Bebe Rexha's $3 Rose-Infused Shampoo & Conditioner

In preparation for the 2018 MTV VMAs, celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen used shampoo and conditioner that will cost you $6...together. Beyond the sweet fragrance of the set, the lightweight formula, infused with rose oil, were the heroes of her platinum blond hairstyle.


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The Best Drugstore Shampoo & Conditioner

BUY IT NOW: Suave Professionals Shampoo Rose Oil Infusion and Conditioner, $2.97 each


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Betty Gilpin's Heat Protectant

Before applying heat to the Glow star's hair for her 2018 Emmys hairstyle, OGX Brand Ambassador and celebrity hairstylist, Jillian Halouska, used an OGX spray with hydrolyzed silk and quinoa. When applied sparingly, the product dries quickly and promises to protect tresses from heat up to 450°F.


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The Best Drugstore Heat Protectant

BUY IT NOW: OGX Protecting + Silk Blowout Quick Drying Thermal Spray, $6.97


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Lily Collins' Styling Cream

The actress' 2018 Met Gala hairstyle required a product that would keep her hair in place. Hairstylist Gregory Russell opted for a foam-based product with a nourishing formula that will cost you less than $10. 


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The Best Drugstore Styling Cream

BUY IT NOW: Marc Anthony True Professional Strictly Curls Perfect Curl 7-IN-1 Leave-In Treatment Foam, $8.99


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The Dry Shampoo Behind Rita Ora's Met Gala Hair

To complete the singer's 2018 Met Gala beauty, hairstylist Brent Lawler applied $5 dry shampoo to the star's tresses, adding to the movement and volume of the look.


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The Best Drugstore Dry Shampoo

BUY IT NOW: Dove Refresh + Care Fresh Coconut Dry Shampoo, $4.88


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