How you can look good for less...
Save cash with these beauty bargains,
WE are all looking for ways to save money – and the beauty industry has been stepping up to assist. But with so many beauty bargains to tempt us, which ones are up to the job?
From the brands to look out for, to our top product picks, here are the best beauty savers.
BRANDS TO LOOK OUT FOR Best for… CHOICE
Ps… Primark has a huge selection of own-label products, from makeup to skincare to haircare, with new launches to discover all the time.
Try the Bronzing and Blush Drops, £3.50 (Primark).
Best for… TRENDS
Elf Creating consistently excellent makeup and skincare, Elf sets trends and uses the latest ingredient tech. It’s a real beauty editor favourite.
Try the Camo Liquid Blush, £7 (elfcosmetics.co.uk).
Best for… FOUNDATION
Max Factor For cutprice, luxury-quality foundations that sit well on the skin Max Factor is unbeatable.
Try Miracle Pure Skin Improving SPF 30 Foundation, £14.99 (Boots).
Best for… BODYCARE
The Body Shop It’s been an institution on the UK high street since the 70s, and has some of the best bodycare in the business.
Try the Bluebell Body Butter Melt,
£19 (thebody shop.com).
Best for… HAIRCARE
Garnier Offering excellent skincare, bodycare and haircare, the icing on the cake is its supersize conditioning masks for under £10. Try Ultimate Blends Supercharged Hair Food, £8.99 (Boots).
Best for… SKINCARE
The Inkey
List From chemical exfoliators to resurfacing retinols,
The Inkey
List is the beauty insider’s go-to for budget-butbrilliant actives.
Try Retinol Serum, priced £14 (uk.theinkeylist.com).
Best for… DUPES
Lacura If dupes are your thing, best hotfoot it to Aldi and check out Lacura. Prices start from just pennies.
Try Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair & Scalp, £3.99 (Aldi).
Best for… SALONWORTHY MANIS
Barry M For nail paints the price of a takeaway coffee, it has to be Barry M. Polishes come in every colour you could wish for and, especially with a top coat, last incredibly well.
Try In A Flash Quick
Dry Nail Paint in Mint Move, £3.99 (Superdrug).