If you were watching the 2018 Emmys red carpet [1] in sweatpants and a sheet mask wishing you had your own glam squad, you weren't alone. One by one, stars showed up (and we mean showed up) polished to perfection, not a tinge of liquid eye liner or hair out of place.
The good news when it comes to beauty is that looking like a million bucks doesn't always have to mean spending it, which we were excited to discover was the case for some of our favourite looks. From Evan Rachel Wood's [2] wine-stained lips to Issa Rae's silver-swept peepers [3], read on for eight looks you can achieve with products right from your local drugstore — many for $10 or less.
Yvonne Strahovski
Hairstylist Clariss Rubenstein [4] described Yvonne's aesthetic as "old Hollywood elegance with a modern touch of coolness." She finished off the actress's waves by tucking the left side of her part behind her ear and coating her hair with Dove Style + Care Compressed Micro Mist Extra Hold Hairspray to keep everything in place.
Dove Style + Care Compressed Micro Mist Extra Hold Hairspray
Try it: Dove Style + Care Compressed Micro Mist Extra Hold Hairspray [5] ($4)
Evan Rachel Wood
Makeup artist Toby Fleischman [6] was "looking for something high impact with a glossy finish." After prepping Evan with a lip treatment and scrub, she landed on Burt's Bees Liquid Lipstick in Wine Waters (a rich burgundy shade).
Burt's Bees Liquid Lipstick in Wine Waters
Try it: Burt's Bees Liquid Lipstick in Wine Waters [7] ($10)
Mandy Moore
Hairstylist Ashley Streicher [8] sprayed Garnier Fructis Beach Chic Texturizing Spray throughout Mandy's dry hair to create tousled waves, and gave her a messy part for an imperfectly perfect style.
Garnier Fructis Beach Chic Texturizing Spray
Try it: Garnier Fructis Beach Chic Texturizing Spray [9] ($4)
Vanessa Kirby
Makeup artist Katey Denno [10] opted for 100% Pure's brand-new Fruit Pigmented Full-Coverage Water Foundation to create Vanessa's full-coverage, yet still natural and dewy, finish.
100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Full-Coverage Water Foundation
Try it: 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Full-Coverage Water Foundation [11] ($41)
Scarlett Johansson
Hairstylist Jenny Cho [12] took Scarlett's textured locks to new heights with a few pumps of Suave Professionals Natural Volume Mousse.
Suave Professionals Natural Volume Mousse
Try it: Suave Professionals Natural Volume Mousse [13] ($4)
Kristen Bell
Makeup artist Amy Oresman [14] accentuated Kristen's clean, fresh-faced palette with va-va-voom lashes, achieved with Kiss falsies.
Kiss Lash Couture Triple Push-Up in Bustier
Try it: Kiss Lash Couture Triple Push-Up in Bustier [15] ($7)
Madeline Brewer
Hairstylist Mara Roszak [16] worked John Frieda Frizz Ease 6 Effects Original Hair Serum through the ends of Madeline's wet hair — also adding a little product at the roots — to help eliminate frizz and ensure a smooth, sleek look.
John Frieda Frizz Ease 6 Effects Original Hair Serum
Try it: John Frieda Frizz Ease 6 Effects Original Hair Serum [17] ($10)
Issa Rae
Makeup artist Joanna Simkin [18] asked for a swatch of fabric in order to begin prepping a tonal eye that would match Issa's Vera Wang look, which she created with the help of CoverGirl TruNaked Eyeshadow Palette in Dazed (brightest blue shade) and a sweep of silvery highlighter.
CoverGirl TruNaked Eyeshadow Palette in Dazed
Try it: CoverGirl TruNaked Eyeshadow Palette in Dazed [19] ($10)