Beauty bargains for under a tenner
When it comes to skin and haircare, the high street is giving luxury brands a run for their money, so you don’t have to splash yours
Set to rival premium brands, this cleanser by Aldi is an affordable way to pamper
YOU don’t have to spend a fortune on beauty products to look your best. Our round-up of this season’s must-have buys will have you feeling gorgeous from head to toe – and they are all less than £10.
Aveeno Daily Moisturising Body Yogurt, £6.50, Boots
Combined with active oatmeal and nutrient-rich yogurt concentrate, this nourishing body cream improves the condition of dry skin, leaving it soft and silky smooth. Moisturising daily is the key to supple, youngerlooking skin.
Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Strengthening Leave-In Conditioner, £4.99, Superdrug
Summer heat can play havoc with your hair. This non-greasy, leave-in conditioner will help to strengthen and detangle hair and repair dry ends. It has vitamin E, coconut oil, monoi oil and keratin to control frizz, add shine and reduce split ends.
Cantu Define & Shine Custard, £5.49, Boots
Specially formulated for a natural look and textured hair, this is made with 100 per cent shea butter, which is highly moisturising and nourishing, making hair healthy and shiny.
Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter 1 Hour Extra Dark Tan Mousse, £9.95, Superdrug
With the dangers of UV rays, many are moving out of the sun and opting for a fake glow. This is formulated with intense colourants and added tan activators to give a deep, rich, caramel tan in an hour.
Velvotan Original Tanning Mitt, £2.99, Tesco
Your fake tan may have fooled everyone but your orange palms will give the game away. The Velvotan mitt has a resistant barrier to stop hands from staining. Use a smooth gliding action for a streak-free finish.
Dr Organic Skin Clear Treatment Gel, £5.99, Holland & Barrett
Breakouts and spots can affect us all regardless of our age. Rich in natural AHAs (fruit acids) and salicylic acid, daily use of the gel will calm redness, and give you a clearer complexion.
B Lip and Cheek Tint Bashful, £6.99, Superdrug
Perfect for the summer, the lightweight non-oily tint will give a touch of colour to the lips and cheeks, leaving you with a fresh, dewy look.
Vitamin E Sugar Oil Body Scrub, £4.99, Superdrug
A blend of natural exfoliants – sugar, sea salt and walnut granules – stimulates and gently polishes the skin. Sweet almond and grape seed oils leave the skin feeling and looking silky smooth. Also contains vitamin E which is known for its powerful antioxidants, which will guard against premature ageing and combat the harmful effects of free radicals.
B Lifted Contouring Cream, £6.45, Superdrug
Made from a blend of concentrated ingredients, this contouring cream has been proven to deliver an instant tightening effect on the skin. Also reduces fine lines and wrinkles, leaving the skin smooth and taut.
Lacura Hot Cloth Cleanser, £3.99, Aldi
Set to rival premium beauty brands, this hot cloth cleanser by discount store Aldi offers an affordable way to pamper the skin. Containing camomile, cocoa butter, rosemary and eucalyptus, it works to tone and purify the skin. It comes with a 100 per cent muslin cloth to gently wipe away the cleanser once applied to the face, leaving you with a refreshed complexion.
Essence Instant Matt Make-Up Setting Spray 50ml, £3, Wilko
Keeping your make-up looking perfect throughout the day can be tricky during the warm summer months but a setting spray will ensure it stays put. This light, transparent spray is enriched with a natural complex of active ingredients that mattifies the skin, sets make-up and makes it last longer.