Being in a recession doesn't mean depriving yourself of every little thing; it just means choosing to be thrifty instead of extravagant. You can find great quality products for less than you would expect. Some of the best cosmetic products are inexpensive and can be found at basically any local drug store — all you have to do is make a budget for yourself. Actually, scratch that! I’ll do it for you.

You have a total budget of $25. Here is a full kit of makeup that includes foundation, blush, mascara, eye liner, eye shadow and lip gloss just under your budget!


Foundation

For foundation, CoverGirl Clean Makeup comes in all different shades from neutral to tan. Even though it's a liquid foundation, it is extremely lightweight and so natural on the face that you don't even need to apply a powder over it. You only need to apply a small amount to the face to conceal any blemish or imperfection. It controls oil while it moisturizes, so it works for oily skin as well as dry skin. It is available at most drug stores and at Drugstore.com for about $6.



Mascara
CoverGirl Professional All-In-One Mascara comes in four different shades — two in black and two in brown. It’s also available with a curved brush and a waterproof formulation. This product is great because it magnifies lashes while still leaving them looking natural. The straight brush entangles each and every lash in a smooth way so that you achieve a no-clump look. You can find this mascara at Drugstore.com or your local drug store for about $4.



Eye Liner
For a high quality yet affordable eyeliner, CoverGirl Perfect Blend Eyeliner Pencil meets the test. It's available in six shades, ranging from black to blue. For a nice smooth, defined look around the eye, you can use the pencil side of the eyeliner, or you can use the blending tool on the other end to achieve a smudged look. It glides on the eye without any problem at all. The eyeliner stays on for a few hours, but reapplying is a must in order to keep the look all day. This product is available at most drug stores and Drugstore.com for about $4.



Eye Shadow and Blush
Sephora stores are stocked with all the makeup products and fragrances you could ever hope for. Though their products can get pricey, they make a lot of palette combinations that are great quality and give you the opportunity to buy 2-in-1 products. One of their most popular products is the Sephora Marie-Antoinette Palette . The palette contains a blush that compliments any skin tone because it works with red- and olive-based skin tones. It also has a five-color eye shadow assortment ranging from violet to silver. What's great about this product is that there are two mini brushes included, one each for the cheeks and eyes. It's available at Sephora stores as well as Sephora.com for $6.



Lips
Lipgloss is the best cosmetic product you can apply to your lips. It's sexy and subtle at the same time. The most important thing, however, is that it is not gooey! CoverGirl Queen Collection Lip Gloss makes your lips feel moisturized without ever being messy or sticky! It is available in thirteen different shades, and each shade is designed to fit your style and face. It glides on smoothly and evenly, giving your lips a boost of color as well as a shiny effect. You can buy this lip gloss at drug stores or Drugstore.com for about $5.

Now you may have $25 less dollars in your wallet, but you have six new products to have fun with and use daily!