Beauty Luxe for less

There’s no need to sacrifice great skin, thanks to these purse-friendly foundations

B Flawless Silk Foundation, £4.99, Superdrug If you want your face to look brighter, more luminous and with minor imperfections concealed, then this base is for you. We love how easy it is to blend, even using your fingers. It lasts really well, too – no touch-ups needed. Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation, £8.29 With shades to match a whopping 99% of uk skin tones, you guessed it, there’s a shade for you! This blends into skin without masking it, so your face looks like it has nothing on, but your complexion looks incredibly healthy. Barry M All Night Long Stick Foundation, £6.99 Throw this fab little foundation stick in your bag for touch-ups on the go. having said that, you shouldn’t need to reapply too many times, as it lasts most of the day. given its longevity, it doesn’t feel heavy either. e.l.f. Acne Fighting Foundation, £7.50, elfcosmetics.co.uk This base has blemishbusting ingredients, such as salicylic acid, witchhazel, camphor and tea tree to help fight spots. Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation, £9.99 This foundation/ skincare hybrid not only offers skinblurring coverage, but has a smart anti-age formula with a blend of vitamin c for an ‘anti-fatigue effect’, plus a hyaluronic acid derivative. Revolution Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation, £9 This new offering from Revolution gives a long-lasting, matte finish that won’t settle into fine lines. Plus, it has a jumbo sponge applicator for greater control and less waste. Avon Mark Glow On Natural Radiance Foundation, £10 You won’t believe how nice your skin feels wearing this, and that’s thanks to clever Invisi-blend Technology. Infused with vitamins and antioxidants, this sheer formula gives you a flawless, radiant glow.

L’oréal Paris True Match Foundation, £9.99 With 23 shades, you’re bound to find one suitable for your skin tone. It glides on easily and evenly, thanks to the lightweight consistency and it leaves a dewy (not shiny) finish. Perfect for winter when skin is prone to flaking, as it won’t stick to any dry bits.