Under-$20 Skincare Products Emily Blunt’s and Eva Mendes’s Facialists Swear By

Joanna Vargas, celebrity facialist and founder of Joanna Vargas salons and skincare collection, thinks skincare doesn’t have to be super expensive. “There are good products for any budget,” she says. This quote comes from a woman who works with some of the fanciest clients with some of the most enviable complexions in Hollywood (think Julianne Moore, Eva Mendes, Elisabeth Moss, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dakota Johnson, Emma Roberts, Mandy Moore, and Debra Messing), so you know it must be true.

As it turns out, Vargas is not the only facialist to the stars who agrees that you can get effective skincare products with high-quality ingredients on a budget—you just have to know who to look for. So we asked some of our favorite celebrity estheticians in the business, like Renée Rouleau (Demi Lovato, Lili Reinhart) and Biba de Sousa (Emily Blunt, Miley Cyrus), to name their holy-grail skincare buys under $20. Keep scrolling to discover the affordable cleansers, lip balms, facial tools, and moisturizers (and more) they love.

"Jergens is my favorite drugstore skincare brand. I love the lotion/self-tanner. It’s easy to apply, and the color looks really natural. And it’s better than the sun for the skin!"

"I love a cleansing oil to take off makeup, and this one is great for anyone with sensitive skin. It’s soothing, hydrating, and doesn’t have harmful chemicals in it."

"I’m a huge believer in toners and essences but using regular cotton balls and pads soak up way too much product which is a waste of money. No one will ever go back to cotton balls or pads after using these product-saving cloths." — Renée Rouleau, celebrity esthetician and founder of Renée Rouleau Skin Care

"Most vitamin E oils are thick, but this one goes on smooth and sets into the skin really nicely. This is another good product to keep on your nightstand and use on your face, neck, and chest before bed. It’s also great for sensitive skin. For the price, you can’t go wrong."

"These cleansing wipes work really well and are very cost-effective. They are super convenient to keep in your car for after a workout or on your nightstand for when you aren’t up for washing your face."

Source: Who What Wear – Amanda Montell