The high street buyer As well as using budget buys, I’ll indulge in high-end brands like Jo Malone
Despite having the enviable task of testing hundreds of products as commercial director beauty, vice president at Boots, Joanna Rogers still loves a bargain.
My go-to brands for excellent moisturisers are Cerave, Curél and Vichy.
They use simple, unscented formulas that won’t interfere with the rest of your routine.
Tinted sunscreens make great foundation. I have sensitive skin, so I love Dr.jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF30 [6], £12; it’s green but turns a flattering nude when massaged in.
My favourite budget buy is always Soap & Glory. Flake Away Body Polish [2],
I’m addicted to its £8; it’s brilliant at leaving my legs soft and smooth.
The real test of a product is whether I’d buy a second bottle.
At the moment, that’s a yes to Huda Wishful Yo Glow Enzyme Scrub [5], £34. It’s a light enzyme peel that leaves my skin fresh and glowing. The novelty of using it hasn’t worn off and I find it gratifying that I can see instant results.
Elevate the basics. Aesthetics are important to me, so I decant my no-frills (but super-effective) moisturisers into more stylish containers from homeware stores.
Great value doesn’t have to mean cheap.
Jo Malone London Lime Basil and
Mandarin Body Crème [3], £54. Could I pay less for a body cream? Definitely! But I use this every day, it smells gorgeous and it absorbs easily, so to me, it’s worth the indulgence.
A quality cleanser makes such a difference. Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot
I always go back to
Cloth Cleanser [1], £17, as I find that the exfoliating muslin cloth gently refines and polishes my skin. I don’t think you can properly remove all of your make-up with just one cleanse, especially if it’s long-wear or waterproof, so I use a micellar water such as Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water [4],
£5.99, first, then I use the Liz Earle. It also means that the more expensive cleanser will last longer.