BE A BUDGET BEAUTY

ONE of the great perks of featuring on TV shows is getting to have my hair and make-up styled by professionals.

I’m fascinated by the cosmetic ranges they use, ranging from the high-end (Dior, Chanel, MAC) to basic supermarket brands. I’ve picked up some great money-saving tips from them.

Many swear by a basic moisturiser — and primer — called Embryolisse Lait-Creme Fluide, which comes in a pumpaction bottle (pictured). I got 500ml from Feel Unique ( feel unique.com) for £28.

Make-up artist Justine Wade, (@ justwade on Instagram) who has worked on shows including Jeremy Vine and Late Night Mash, says: ‘While I used to buy MAC and Smashbox eyebrow pencils at £15 each,

I now go for Superdrug’s Revolution ones, which are brilliant at £4.

‘I’ve also bought its eyeshadow palette and the pigment is good.

‘ I’ve started using concealers from Elf (£5, boots.com), a remarkably cheap brand. Kiko pressed powders (£12.99, feelunique. com) are comparable to Charlotte Tilbury, but about a third of the price.’

Emma Leon (@ emmasleon), who’s worked on Strictly Come Dancing, says: ‘There’s a setting spray by Urban Decay called All Nighter which is pricey (£27 for 118ml), but Aldi has just started to do one called Lacura Long Lasting Setting Spray for £3.99, and it’s just as good.’

Meanwhile, Esmeralda Vela (@ esmeraldartistry), who teaches make-up styling, rates Maybe l line foundations (from £5.39). ‘ They provide good texture and coverage,’ she says. ‘Also, L’Oreal is good (from £7.19).’

I find make-up artists always mention Bourjois as an alternative to costly eyeshadows.

Its Little Round Pot blushers (£8.99) and Contour Edition lipliners (£ 5.99) are currently on sale at superdrug.com.