Thrifty beauty thrills Up the ante with this guide

You don’t have to spend a million to feel it. Up the ante with this guide.

We all know the way you look has a direct impact on how you feel. If you’re like the rest of us, money can be a difficult thing to hold on to. And when it’s time to make those dreaded cutbacks, your glam essentials are often the first to go. But don’t fret! We’ve compiled products to make your money go further while keeping you looking every bit as fab as a deep-pocketed celeb. Enviable locks, flawless skin, fragrant scents and trendy makeup: you can have it all without breaking the bank with this directory of our affordable and multifunctional faves to help you cruise through those rough months looking like your best self.

Aunt Jackie’s Soft All Over Multi-purpose Oil (R81.95) contains flaxseed and jojoba oils, as well as shea butter. Use it on your body to give skin a velvety texture, and on your hair to smooth down locks.

The Body Shop Kistna Hair & Body

Wash (R150) can be used as a full-body cleanser. With a fragrant scent, this product will leave you feeling refreshed from head to toe.

Benefit Benetint Travel Size

Mini (R165) doubles up as a lip and cheek tint. This must-have has an easy-to-use applicator, and you can decide how deep you’d like the colour to be depending on how much you use. Dr Pawpaw Original Balm (R95) is a cult product formulated for your hair, lips, hands and nails. And its convenient size means you can keep it on you at all times.