8 Award-Winning Beauty Finds Under $10

8 Award-Winning Beauty Products under $10Little fact about me: My first gig in the magazine industry was working on the SELF Healthy Beauty Awards - so I have a soft spot for it every year, considering I know how much work goes into it. (A lot of work, people, trust me.)

SELF recently announced their 2012 winners, with top picks from from make-up to hair care to bar soap. (Almost 100 winners in total.) One of my favorite things about the list is that SELF chose a ton of affordable, everyday beauty products that are accessible to everyone.

Case in point: here are 8 of SELF's award-winning beauty products that cost less than $10:


Ulta Beauty Brilliance Color Lip Gloss1. Ulta Beauty Brilliance Color Lip Gloss, on sale for $3!
I've never heard of this brand, but it must be good to win the overall "Best Lip Gloss" category. One SELF tester swears it isn't sticky at all. And although it usually costs $8 (under $10!), it's now on sale for 3 DOLLARS! Go! Buy! Now!
Buy this lip gloss













Maybelline New York Volum' Express One by One Mascara2. Maybelline New York Volum' Express One by One Mascara, $8
I almost picked up this mascara the last time I was at the drugstore, and now I regret my hesitation. Winning the "Best Volumizing Mascara" spot, I should know better than to question Maybelline's mascara.
Buy this mascara












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Sally Hansen Smooth and Perfect Color + Care3. Sally Hansen Smooth and Perfect Color + Care, $6
Beating out the more-expected OPI and Essie, affordable Sally Hansen took the win for "Best Nail Polish" this year.
Buy this nail polish

















Burt's Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes4. Burt's Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes with White Tea Extract, $6
One SELF tester noted the towelette's great smell and effective results. And I'm sure SELF loved the botanical ingredients.
Buy these towelettes













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Almay Clear Complexion Concealer + Treatment Gel5. Almay Clear Complexion Concealer + Treatment Gel, $10
Treatment on one end, concealer on the other - and it's affordable!
Buy this concealer















Gud Pearanormal Activity Natural Nourishing Shampoo6. Güd Pearanormal Activity Natural Nourishing Shampoo, $6
The "Best All-Around Shampoo" award didn't go to Redken or even Herbal Essence, but this paraben- and sulfate-free formula. And they sell it at Target! (Their conditioner won for Best All-Around Conditioner, too!)
Buy this shampoo











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Eucerin Professional Repair Lotion7. Eucerin Professional Repair Lotion, $6
It wouldn't be a "Best Of" round-up without the appearance of budget-friendly, skin-saving Eucerin.
Buy this lotion















Dr. Teal Epsom Salt Foot Scrub8. Dr. Teal Epsom Salt Foot Scrub, $6
This formula uses salt and tea tree oil to exfoliate and nourish.
Buy this foot scrub















- By Michelle Horton
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