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Meghan Markle attends the first annual Royal Foundation Forum held at Aviva on Feb. 28, 2018, in London. Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Meghan Markle is a Duchess, married to an actual prince and was a Hollywood star, but before all that, she was just a regular girl shopping at the local drug store for her next beauty find. The new mom actually had some very affordable beauty obsessions. Before joining the royal family, the Duchess of Sussex shared some of her favorite beauty secrets, and these products are all under $10.

Nivea Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion — “It’s honestly my favorite lotion on the market, it’s so affordable, and makes my skin look and feel amazing. I would buy a case of this at a time if I could find it,” she told Beauty Banter before she retired from acting. The lotion is available for under $8 a bottle.

Bioré Daily Deep Pore Cleansing Cloths — Even the Duchess of Sussex sometimes wants to skip washing her face. “They’re great to keep in the car and on your nightstand when you have those horribly lazy nights that the thought of getting up to actually wash your face seems unbearable,” she added. A 60-count box of wipes costs $9.42.

Tea Trea Oil — “The one thing that I cannot live without when I'm traveling is a small container of tea tree oil. It's not the most glamorous thing, but if you get a cut, a mosquito bite, a small breakout, no matter what it is, it's my little cure-all. It's inexpensive, it's small enough to carry on, and I bring it with me all the time,” she revealed to Allure in 2014. Meghan did not offer her favorite brand, but a two-pack of roll-on tea tree oil is available for $5.99.

Dr. Bronner’s Body Wash — Archie’s mom alternates between lavender and almond scents. “I love the smell and it lasts for such a long time,” she told Beauty Banter. It’s only $9.77.

Coconut Oil — “I have been using a lot of coconut oil though of late, on my skin, on my hair, like it's a deep conditioner. And then even to cook with,” she told Shape in 2016. She didn’t reveal a particular brand, but Garden of Live sells 14 oz. jars for under $7.

Nylon Bristle Teasing Brush — Hairstylist Michael Sparks, who worked with Meghan for over 10 years, revealed that Spornette Little Wonder Boar and Tourmaline's #111 brush is Meghan’s go-to hair tool. “She would actually bring that and be like, ‘Use this!’” he told Entertainment Tonight. “She uses it every day.” It’s only $9.73.

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