Keep the Change
Don’t get me wrong, I like a weighty gold-encased highlighter and an a silken serum that costs more than my weekly shop as much as the next beauty-obsessed gal, but I also believe that good quality, efficacious products don’t have to cost the earth. So if handing over a hefty sum for a beauty product that promises to change your life makes you wince, wipe your eyes and look no further.
REVOLUTION RE-LOADED NEWTRALS 2 EYE SHADOW PALETTE
£4
superdrug.com
Highly pigmented, long-wearing, smooth and blendable shades. A great palette choice for experimenting with colours.
COLLECTION LASTING PERFECTION CONCEALER
£4.19
superdrug.com
Water-resistant, fast-drying and transfer proof, a justifiable classic.
MAYBELLINE DREAM URBAN COVER SPF 50
£10.99
boots.com
A full coverage foundation with a lightweight, barely there finish. With added SPF, it’s a great choice for the season.
BURT’S BEES 100% NATURAL ALL AGLOW LIP & CHEEK STICK
£12.99
lookfantastic.com
A perfectly pigmented stain with a lightweight, healthy-looking finish and the 2-in1 factor makes it an excellent choice for the multi-tasker.
L’OREAL PARIS GLOW CHERIE NATURAL GLOW ENHANCER
£9.99
feelunique.com
A beautifying pearlescent formula that makes skin appear healthier while covering imperfections.
YOUR GOOD SKIN NOURISHING HOT CLOTH CLEANSER
£9.50
boots.com
My current favourite. A smooth, indulgent lotion that gently dissolves and wipes away all traces of makeup.
NYX FILL & FLUFF EYEBROW POMADE PENCIL
£10
nyxcosmetics.co.uk
I like an all-in-one spoolie and pencil combo so this NYX version is a great option. Featuring a retractable teardrop-shaped pomade for shading and a micro-paddle brush for blending.
GARDEN OF WISDOM VITAMIN C SERUM 23% + FERULIC ACID
£10
victoriahealth.com
Now a staple in my skincare routine. It brightens, freshens and helps to protect against free radical damage.
STYLEDRY BLOT & GO – COCONUT BREEZE
£9.95
styledry.com
Oil-absorbing single-use blotting papers sprinkled with dry shampoo for salon-fresh hair in seconds. What a find.