Looking to save both time and money on your self-care routine? Over the years, I’ve picked up a few budget-friendly beauty tips that are quick and easy to fit into a busy schedule—whether it’s a Sunday afternoon or just a few minutes between work and dinner. Here are some of my favorite ways to pamper yourself without breaking the bank, all with highly rated products under $10.
Give your tired, callused feet some love with a moisturizing foot scrub. While Dr. Teal’s is a popular choice, it can be pricey unless you catch a good sale. A more budget-friendly option is Palmer’s Foot Magic, which blends vitamin E, cocoa butter, crushed walnut shells, and peppermint oil. The walnut shells gently exfoliate, while the cocoa butter deeply nourishes your skin.
For soft, silky hair, add a deep moisturizing hair mask to your shower routine. Choosing one with a luxurious scent can turn an ordinary shower into a mini spa experience. Maui Moisture’s hair mask, made with shea butter, aloe vera, coconut oil, and macadamia nut oil, is a favorite among Amazon shoppers, boasting a 4.5-star rating from over 15,000 reviews. Best of all, it costs less than $7.
Soothe tired muscles and unwind from daily stress with a quick scented body treatment. Spenser & Jensen’s body oil combines calming lavender and chamomile for a relaxing, sensory experience at an affordable price. Just take five minutes after your shower to massage in the fresh-scented, paraben-free formula.
Need an instant beauty boost? A swipe of high-shine lip gloss can do the trick. NYX Butter Gloss, one of the most popular glosses out there, costs around $5 and comes in dozens of shades, including clear. It delivers a gorgeous shine without the sticky feel of other glosses.
If your at-home manicure feels incomplete, a cuticle treatment might be the missing step. Badger Balm’s organic formula soothes sore fingers and hydrates dry, cracked cuticles. You can grab it for $6.99, though Amazon’s Prime shipping option may come with a slightly higher price tag.
Now comes the tricky part—making time for these little indulgences. Even if you can only spare five minutes, you deserve a moment of self-care.