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Marvel star and Dancing With the Stars winner Xochitl Gomez has shared her favorite beauty products that won’t break the bank. From skincare to hair and makeup, Xochitl’s must-haves are all about looking great while staying budget-friendly. She’s all about simplifying her routine with effective, affordable products that deliver fantastic results.
In an exclusive E! interview, Xochitl revealed her top picks for achieving a flawless look without spending a fortune. She loves a good makeup-removing balm that easily takes off everything from glitter to waterproof mascara, and she swears by a hydrating cleanser that leaves her skin feeling baby-soft. She also raves about a $4.49 hair oil that’s a game-changer for keeping her locks smooth and shiny.
With these budget-friendly essentials, Xochitl proves you don’t need to splurge to look and feel amazing.
"It really is my holy grail."
More From Xochitl: "I've used this product since I was a little kid during auditions. After school, my hair would be all over the place from the day and my mom would use this stuff because it really helped the hair."
Shoppers Agree: Xochitl's hair hack has 7,400+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
"What really got me hooked on CeraVewas the makeup removing balm. It’s my favorite because it takes everything off, even the glitter and the waterproof mascara."
More from Xochitl: "I was using CeraVe before Dancing With the Stars, but that’s when I really got into it. There was a care package in my trailer. It was perfect because then I didn’t have to wait till I got home to remove my makeup."
"This makeup removal balm lasted me all through Coachella. It’s what got me through Coachella."
Shoppers Agree: This top-selling cleansing balm has 4,200+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
"The CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser is my favorite thing ever."
More From Xochitl: "I love this because it's for normal to dry skin, which is my skin type. I've tried so many skincare products that leave me with a drying feeling. This keeps my skin hydrated and that’s a main priority for me. The second I use this product, I’m like “Whoa, my face feels like baby. It’s that soft. That’s what I want.”
"I’m never letting this go. It’s going with me everywhere."
Shoppers Agree: Xochitl's favorite cleanser has 18,200+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
"I know most people use it as a base under makeup, but I use it all over my collarbones. It really gives a nice, luminous touch."
This glow-enhancing lotion is a celeb favorite. It has also been recommended by Olivia Culpo, Alix Earle, Summer House star Paige DeSorbo, The Bachelor alum Hannah Ann Sluss, Gia Giudice, and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Lisa Barlow.
Shoppers Agree: Xochitl's glow-enhancing lotion has 29,300+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
"The Armani Luminous Silk concealer is the best."
This concealer has a radiant finish and delivers medium coverage that is easy to build up for your needs.
E!: Did you learn any beauty hacks from Dancing With the Stars?
XG: One thing I never knew was how much of a difference it made to put on a liquid blush and a powder blush over it. I had never really realized that was a thing until I was there.
Ever since then, when I do my own makeup, I do that now. It just really makes your cheeks prominent and gives them dimension, especially if they're two different shades of blush.
"My favorite blush is the Armani liquid blush in Intense Berry."
"And then I use this powder blush. This color is just so pretty and a little bit goes a long way."
E!: You have phenomenal eyebrows.
XG: When I was a kid, my grandma was always like, "don't ever pluck your eyebrows." So, then recently I realized maybe I do have good eyebrows, so thank you for saying that.
E!: Are there any eyebrow products you recommend?
XG: I just use some random brow pencil I stole from my makeup lady. She saw me using it the other day.
Achieve perfectly defined, natural-looking brows effortlessly with this ultra-slim brow pencil, featuring a 1.5 mm precision tip and spoolie brush for flawless application.
Shoppers Agree: This top-selling eyebrow pencil has 13,900+ 5-star Amazon reviews and 7,700+ 5-star Ulta reviews.
There are 6 shades to choose from.
"I love a good brow gel."
More from Xochitl: "I feel like you can’t see much of my brows because of my bangs, but the details matter. I swear."
This brow gel comes in 4 colors and has 4,100+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
E!: Bangs have become a signature part of your look. Are there any holy grail products you recommend for bangs?
XG: Definitely, a round brush and a hairdryer.
Get salon-worthy blowouts and perfectly styled bangs at home with this round hair brush, featuring a metal barrel that retains heat and ball-tipped nylon bristles for smooth, voluminous results.
More from Xochitl: "A lot of people have asked me if I get oily or if I get like pimples or in the bangs area. And I think the main thing to know is that you can't put makeup in that area because you know your bangs are going to be touching it. Make sure to be aware."
This round brush has 4,200+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
E!: Tell me about the CeraVe Cleanse Like A Derm campaign.
XG: I love that the entire tone of the campaign was a soap opera. We really leaned into it to talk about cleansing habits and the drama with the Cleansington family.
E!: The campaign was very entertaining, but also informative with some good skincare reminders.
XG: The campaign was really fun and we are sharing a really important message at the same time. It's important to actually take care of your skin. If you want clear skin, you better not use bar soap.
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