Daily Mail

ELSA McALONAN

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ELSA McALONAN, 59, has been a beauty columnist for the Mail for over ten years. She has a passion for all aspects of the beauty industry but particular­ly loves unearthing a bargain.

OVER the years I must have tried thousands of products, but what really gets me excited are the products that I feel over-perform for their price.

The Bourjois smoky stories palette is one of those. I’ve seen Bourjois shadows used on countless photo shoots — they go on easily and are a joy to blend. They really are as good as any premium brand.

The dyson hairdryer has revolution­ised the way we do our hair at home, and although the initial outlay is expensive, you can save a fortune on blow dries. If, like me, you have a lot of thick hair, it definitely cuts down drying time.

And I couldn’t list my winners without giving a nod to Clarins eau dynamisant­e. I first came across it when it launched about 30 years ago. since then I’ve never not had the little red bottle in my bathroom. It’s the most refreshing scent and boosts your spirits which, after all, is exactly what a beauty product should do.

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