How to Streamline Your 2021 Skin-Care Routine With Products Under $16

This may look like a random circular cloth, but it is assuredly something more. Much more. This e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cleansing Cloud ($4) is a reusable makeup remover pad that lifts up your foundation, blush, lipstick — all of it! — with only water. No scrubbing required, either. The magic is in the tiny fiber strands that grab makeup and don't let go. Best of all, this minty fresh pad is reusable, so you can get between 100 and 200 uses before replacing it. (Think of all the disposable wipes you won't use!)

Some people prefer a cleanser with tons of bells and whistles, but if you haven't noticed, cleanser isn't on your skin for more than, what, a minute? Then it goes down the drain, along with the money you used to buy it. This is why e.l.f. cosmetics Daily Face Cleanser ($4) is such a savvy choice for skin-care minimalists. It's gentle — because you shouldn't have to worry about your face going berserk from a simple wash — and it lifts up the oil, makeup, and other schmutz just as well as formulas 10 times the price. Solid.

Not everybody wants to smell like a fresh floral bouquet after moisturizing. If this is you, then e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream - Fragrance Free ($12) is your jam. A variation on the original and popular Holy Hydration! cream, it's ideal for sensitive types (or just sensitive sniffers) who want all of the moisture but none of the scent.

If you like an eye cream — whether it's a before-bed thing or a pre-makeup prep step — e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream ($10) offers plenty to like. It's satisfyingly rich (because who wants a thin eye cream?) and doesn't feel greasy or heavy. And thanks to its hyaluronic acid and peptides, it helps the delicate undereye area feel and look nice and cushiony.

Just about everyone gets a blemish now and then. NBD. But if you want to get the dang thing over with faster, a spot treatment is the answer. e.l.f. cosmetics Acne Fighting Spot Gel ($3) has salicylic acid, camphor, and tea tree — a triple-threat to clear out pores and battle bacteria at the same time. Plus, witch hazel reduces swelling while aloe helps skin regain its chill. All in a neat little rollerball that lets you glide, apply, and move on already.

Pollution, ultraviolet rays, and all sorts of environmental stressors can't help but affect your skin at the cellular level. A solid vitamin C serum helps protect skin from these stressors, allowing it to stay healthy and glowing. e.l.f. cosmetics Beauty Shield Vitamin C Serum ($16) is an affordable and effective choice that brightens skin while coddling it with vitamin E and pomegranate extract to boot.

For a mere $10, e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Booster Drops ($10) can turn any foundation or cream into a supermoisturizing situation. Add a few drops of this highly concentrated formula (loaded up with vitamin E to strengthen the skin barrier, plus glycerin and hyaluronic acid to lock in hydration), and it's like giving skin a bath.

If you know you should be wearing sunscreen every single day but don't always remember to do so, e.l.f. cosmetics BB Cream SPF 20 ($6) might be the two-in-one solution you've been searching for. It has the benefits of a light foundation, the smoothness and hydration of a face cream, and SPF 20 to make sure you never leave the house "naked."

Once or twice a week, a face-mask session can work wonders. e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Whipped Face Mask ($8) is a tube of frothy fun, so you'll look forward to applying it. The whipped texture feels cooling and soothing on skin, and the vanilla-mint scent is so refreshing. Great for dry, oily, and combination skin — or anyone seeking softer, calmer skin.