BUDGET BEAUTY Essence Fix and Last Make-up Jelly Primer

€4.95, Penneys and pharmacies nationwide

Essence and its sister brand Catrice offer some of the best budget beauty you can find. Essence is famous worldwide for its Lash Princess mascara that costs in the region of €4, and Catrice has some of the best chip-free polish you can buy for €3.50. Fix and Last is a makeup primer with a clear jelly texture that is applied to the skin before foundation and everything else to lock it down for the day and reduce shine. Hydrating and smoothing, it helps prepare and blur the skin to create the perfect canvas.