Fashion

How To Get Cult Beauty Products You Can Afford

by Teresa Newsome

What if I told you there was a way to get your cult beauty favorites at less-than-drugstore pricing? You'd rejoice, right? Makeup is expensive! Sometimes I feel like having kids would be cheaper than maintaining my manicures and my glow. Sure, sometimes you can cruise the Internet for deals, but those tend to be hit or miss. Until now! Consider this the beauty hack of all beauty hacks: Hollar.

No, not "holler" as in "haaaay!" Hollar is a discount website that pretty much sells everything. Brick and mortar discount shops usually have a bargain bin of old, crusty makeup in the colors nobody wants, but not Hollar. Their beauty department is packed with cult favorites, and they're going for drugstore prices, and often times, much lower. You can find makeup, of course, but also brushes, skincare products, hair care products and hair accessories for half to a third of what you pay in stores. And if you think saving money isn't one of the best beauty hacks, you're wrong. It happens. But now you know better.

Oh, and if the already insane discounts weren't enough, Bustle readers can use the code BUSTLE to get 20% off through Friday. Plus, orders over $25 ship free. Items at these prices sell out fast, so if you're feeling something, scoop it up right away! You'll be kicking yourself if you don't.

It All Sounds Good, But You Need To See The Deals To Become A Believer, Right? Done.

Essie Nail Polish: Under The Twilight, $3, Hollar

So let's chat for a second. I own this polish. I love it. I purchased it at a big chain beauty supply store for $10. When I saw it for $3 on Hollar, I was the perfect mix of salty for overpaying and excited for scoring a bottom-dollar replacement for my almost-empty bottle.

Home Basics Cosmetic Organizer, $5, Hollar

Acrylic beauty organizers are so hot right now. I have three of these, and I use them for nail art supplies, brushes, and lipsticks. But I paid $19.99 for mine! OK, Hollar, I see you. I see you.

John Frieda Root Awakening Conditioner, $3, Hollar

How does 8.5 ounces of this fan favorite for less than a cup of fancy coffee sound to you? I mean, you can't really slay your face for the gods and then ruin your magic with bad hair. Bad hair makes everyone sad. Except maybe hat makers. No, I'm pretty sure they get sad about bad hair, too.

IMAN Perfect Mascara - Black, $3, Hollar

Let's be real for a second. How much are you willing to pay for really good mascara? A lot more than $3, I bet! The IMAN mascaras are enriched with minerals, and they thicken, lengthen, and separate. That's a lot of action for a little price tag.

Anyway, all these products would make for a perfect bestie, Netflix & spa night (plus wine, because: duh)! I mean, you weren't going to be keeping these Hollar deals a secret from your squad, were you? I didn't think so.

In the coming days they'll be ramping up their inventory, with lines like Iman, John Frieda, Revlon, Almay, and Elf among others. And, of course, you can expect your dollar to go way farther for these products on Hollar, too. Yasss.

Don't forget to use discount code BUSTLE to score your 20 percent off!

You're going to have some really good mail days in the near future. I can tell.