Cheap Beauty Pick-Me-Ups

Feeling blah and bored? Not in the mood for your usual spirit-boosting workout or phone call to a friend? We have a pretty solution: Treat yourself to a new beauty product! No, that doesn't mean you have to shell out $20 for a new Chanel lipstick. In fact, there are lots of little beauty pick-me-ups to be had at the drugstore! Here, some of our favorites:

Nothing brightens your face and makes you feel like kissing more than a pout full of lip gloss. And drugstore glosses are some of the best around. They're heavy on the shine (be careful your hair doesn't stick to your lips), cost next to nothing, and best of all, come in countless flavors that take you back to high school. We love e.l.f.'s Hypershine Lip Gloss, which is beautifully packaged and comes in eight sheer shades, yet cost only $1!

Who hasn't had the urge to wear a bold, maybe-I'll-like-it-maybe-I'll-hate-it shade on their nails? Satisfy that craving for something unexpected with a trip to the drugstore. Many inexpensive polish brands offer bold colors; even the classics like Revlon and L'Oreal have a funky shade or two, whether you want a punk-inspired green or just this season's trendy shade. And you don't have to wear these crazy colors on your fingers. A wild pedicure is just as fun -- and your own little secret!

Sure, Dove, or Irish Spring may cut it for everyday use, but when you need a boost, a delicious-smelling body wash is a surefire hit. Find washes in scents like vanilla, raspberry, and citrus in the skincare aisle in the drugstore; use in the shower, or pour under running water for a good-enough-to-eat bubble bath.

Chances are, you bought it at the drugstore (Love's Baby Soft or Chantilly, anyone?). For a true, nostalgic pick-me-up, go back to that first scent! Spritz directly on your skin, or dab on a cotton ball to stash in your drawer or car -- an instant boost anytime you open the drawer or sit in the driver's seat!