While many fork out a fortune for the most on-trend beauty products, they often don’t realise that some of the best selling items cost under $30.
Popular beauty hub Mecca Australia has listed their top selling beauty products and eight of them are surprisingly affordable despite their cult status.
Here, FEMAIL takes an in depth look at the eight cheapest best sellers – and some of them may surprise you.
Popular Australian beauty store Mecca has shared their best selling products, with a variety of beauty items selling for $30 and under
1. MARIO BADESCU FACIAL SPRAY WITH ALOE, HERBS AND ROSEWATER $9
Mario Badescu products have become a cult classic in the beauty world and even has celebrities like Kylie Jenner raving about the line.
This spray is designed to re hydrate and nourish tight and uncomfortable skin.
It has multiple uses as it is recommended that you ‘spray your day and night creams for a boost of hydration’ and you can also use it to set your make-up or spray on dry hair.
‘I bought this rosewater spray just recently and even after a week of using it, my skin has never felt better. The spray is refreshing and moisturising but it doesn’t feel heavy or thick on the skin,’ one user commented.
‘The best thing about it is how easy it is to use, the bottle is a good size and it’s so easy to apply with the spray. Not to mention, the spray smells amazing!’
This being said, not all users are happy with the product.
‘This made my skin break out with small pimples all over, and my skin is normally pretty clear so this is unusual for me, and also very annoying,’ another woman wrote.
This spray is designed to re hydrate and nourish dehydrated, tight and uncomfortable skin
2. CLINIQUE TAKE THE DAY OFF CLEANSING BALM $15
This cleansing balm from Clinique is designed to help remove your makeup while also cleansing your skin.
The Mecca website says the formula is ‘non-greasy and non-drying’ designed to leave the skin feeling ‘comfortably clean’.
There aren’t many people who have reviewed the product but the majority of reviews have been positive with one woman saying it removes every trace of makeup.
Another reviewer said that the reason she bought the product is because it is raved about in the beauty community but she found that it glides over her make up instead of ‘lifting it’ from her skin.
This cleansing balm from Clinique is designed to help remove your makeup while also cleansing your skin
The formula is ‘non-greasy and non-drying’ designed to leave the skin feeling ‘comfortably clean’
3. TOO FACED BETTER THAN SEX MASCARA $17
This celebrity favourite is an icon in the beauty world that claims to be so amazing it is ‘better than sex’.
The affordable product has continuously topped beauty lists since it was first made available in Australia.
There have been thousands of reviews for the mascara with those who are fans of the product saying that with just one coat your lashes are left full, defined and voluptuous.
The downside?
‘I bought this mascara when everyone was raving about it in the media and i was honestly so excited to try it!’ one purchaser wrote,
‘But when i tried it the mascara went clumpy and flaked off during the day and also transferred on top of my eyelid. Definitely not for me.’
This mascara is an icon in the beauty world that claims to be so amazing it is ‘better than sex’
There have been thousands of reviews for the mascara with those who are fans of the product saying that with just one coat your lashes are left full, defined and voluptuous
4. URBAN DECAY ALL NIGHTER LONG LASTING MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY $23
Urban Decay’s setting sprays are often talked about in the beauty community with it being a staple in many people’s makeup bags.
This product is said to ‘lock down complexion, eyes and lips’ for the night and promises an ‘invincible makeup look’ for up to 16 hours.
Urban Decay have also said that in a seven day study of the product over 80% of participants said their makeup not only looked better, it stayed on better, even in the T-zone area.
One user of the product said that she has been using it for a year and would never use a different setting spray.
‘It gets rid of all powdery/cakey looks, locks in makeup for all day long wear and just makes everything sit nice and matte.’
In contrast, another user didn’t have as good luck with the setting spray.
‘I got this product as well as the oil slick one. I find this one was horrible and makes my make up worse and doesn’t last AT ALL.
‘I much much prefer the other urban decay oil slick one.’
This product is said to ‘lock down complexion, eyes and lips’ for the night and promises an ‘invincible makeup look’ for up to 16 hours
5. MARIO BADESCU DRYING LOTION $24
Mario Badescu makes another appearance on the best sellers list with its drying lotion designed to target spots.
The brand claims that the product soothes whiteheadsand dries pimples overnight with only a dab of the lotion.
Mario Badescu was once a beauty secret but exploded when celebrities started revealing that they use his products.
It is designed to be used before bed after you cleanse, tone and moisturise.
‘This product is a best seller for the fact it provides you with the fast relief guarantee,’ one woman wrote.
‘I use it as soon as I notice anything coming up and its either stopped in its tracks or gone within the next 24-48hrs,’ one woman said.
The downside?
‘I have tried this product continuously for a while now and it has not worked at all for me. This product definitely has not helped clear my skin, it has made it so much worse which is horrible,’ another wrote.
Mario Badescu makes another appearance on the best sellers list with its drying lotion designed to help target spots
Mario Badescu products have become a cult classic in the beauty world and even has celebrities like Kylie Jenner raving about the line
6. CHOSANGUH22 DONG GONG MINN BROW MAKER $24
This product claims to be ‘the ultimate brow-grooming tool’ as it combines a tinted brow gel with a defining marker.
The website says that the product is infused with phyto keratin and henna to nourish and protect brow hairs’ while also being a waterproof formula.
‘I got this a few weeks ago and I’m really happy with it, I was looking for something similar to gimme brow and I wanted to try this and I am so happy,’ one happy buyer wrote.
‘It gives really fluffy, full looking brows that also just seems truly natural. I will absolutely repurchase.’
While another purchaser said they have no idea who the product would work for.
‘It is a major fail. Nothing about this product makes sense. I watched a few videos online to see if I was using it wrong but found most of the beauty bloggers found the same thing. Bit of a dud product.’
This product claims to be ‘the ultimate brow-grooming tool’ as it combines a tinted brow gel with a defining marker
7. GLAMGLOW SUPERMUD CLEARING TREATMENT $27
This famous face mask is made using ‘new technologies for deep pore extraction, to eliminate the look of pores’ that promises glowing skin.
It is described as the ‘World’s most Scientifically Advanced SUPERMUD Clearing Treatment’ and was developed to fight common skin concerns.
‘I bought this mask two months ago, use it every second day on my acne, and it works visibly great,’ one buyer wrote.
‘In addition, since I use it just on the spots instead of the whole face, the mask can be used for a pretty long time. Worth the price and definitely will repurchase it!’
The downside?
‘I was so excited to try this product and I never been so disappointed. I bought this about a month ago and used it three times.
‘Now three weeks later I am still battling the worst breakouts I have ever had,’ another wrote, giving the product one star.
This famous face mask is made using ‘new technologies for deep pore extraction, to eliminate the look of pores’ that promises glowing skin
It is described as the ‘World’s most Scientifically Advanced SUPERMUD Clearing Treatment’ and was developed to fight common skin concerns
8. DR DENNIS GROSS HYALURONIC CLEARING TREATMENT $30
This oil-free moisturiser promises to ‘firm the skin for a younger looking complexion’ and seal in ‘time-released hydration’.
It works by drawing in moisture, then sealing it in to keep it looking dewy and supple throughout the day which creates the appearance of younger-looking skin.
One reviewer said that since she started using the treatment her skin has remained matte all day.
Although she wrote that she usually hates the feeling of having moisturiser on her face, she didn’t notice that feeling with this product.
Another woman said that the moisturiser would be good for oily skin but it didn’t suit her normal skin as it dried her out.
This oil-free moisturiser promises to ‘firm the skin for a younger looking complexion’ and seal in ‘time-released hydration’