I’ve been interning at Beauty Heaven for a few weeks now and I can safely tell you that it would be near impossible to find an office as obsessed with beauty products. From skin care creams to finding the perfect shade of red lipstick; these guys are complete beauty freaks.
But besides being absolute make-up nutters, they’ve turned out to be quite human, hearts and all. They know that paying rent, going on that family holiday or saving for that dream wedding should be higher on the priority list than that expensive miracle cream. So they’ve given me the task of finding affordable beauty products that do just as good a job, if not better, than their expensive counterparts. All under $15 these products will be kind to your body and your bank account. (Don’t forget to thank us in your wedding toast!)
Clearasil Daily Clear Skin Perfecting Wash $9.99
One of life’s eternal struggles; finding a face wash that will get rid of any nasty imperfections but still be gentle enough to use every day. It’s not much to ask is it? Clearasil have come to the rescue with a face wash that gently exfoliates skin with micro-beads while leaving it smooth and hydrated. The price is more than reasonable and proves you don’t need to spend a fortune to get great looking skin.
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick by Kate Moss $12.95
Rimmel London has a wide range of affordable products, but Kate Moss’s Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick has to be one of the best. Surprisingly moisturising with the matte finish, it won’t crack and stays on all night. Try it in no.107 for the perfect winter pout.
Dove Therapy- Nutritive Therapy Nourishing Oil Care Nutri-Oil Serum – $9.99
Oil used to be the last thing you wanted in your hair but now it’s one of the best things for it and expensively so. But thanks to Dove we can now experience the anti-frizz smoothness of an oil serum without selling a kidney on eBay.
Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream $13.95
Garnier are letting you in on the BB craze for a very reasonable price. Oily skin types opt for the oil-free version.
“I am obsessed with this BB cream! I have tried several, even the expensive brands like Bobbi Brown but this is the ultimate winner! I need nothing but this and a lashing of mascara to look good!!” – Discokef
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Night Renewal Cream $12.99
Night creams don’t all have to be extreme anti-ageing treatments or the price of ones either. A super rich moisturising and reviving cream can work wonders on your skin. Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Night Renewal Cream contains retinol for renewal, peptides to plump skin and milk proteins to improve texture and tone.
Kiss Me by So…? Fragrances $14.95 (30ml)
Your favourite scent should always be the one you get the most compliments on, regardless of price or brand. Kiss Me by So…? Fragrances smell amazing and are so reasonably priced that it will make you wonder why you ever spent so much money on them in the past.
“This perfume is so fun and feminine I wear it almost everyday. Definitely my favorite out of the So…? range” – tbbt_228626
Eco Tools Foundation Brush $9.95
You don’t have to be a make-up artist to use make-up brushes and you don’t have to spend a fortune to own them either. The eco tools foundation brush is eco friendly, doesn’t use animal hair and is very affordable. Can you say win win, win?
Australis Crème Colour Blush $9.95
If you’ve always wanted to try a crème blush but stuck to powder because of the price, here’s your chance! Australis have a crème blush available in three different shades to tickle your fancy. You can use it on both your cheeks and lips to create a subtle glow or glossy finish.
Maybelline New York Super Stay 24 hour Concealer $14.95
This concealer has incredible staying power, which considering you’ll never have to do any touch ups makes the price even more appealing. Make sure you work quickly with it because once it sets it’s there to stay.
“It’s creamy, blends well, covers well and stays on for a good amount of time!”- Sophielovesmakeup
Models Prefer Mattifying Primer $12.99
This primer has it all. Affordable price, minimises the appearance of lines and imperfections and preps the skin perfectly before applying makeup. You’ll find that applying primer first will lessen the amount of make-up you use. It will also make your make-up last longer, meaning less touch ups. So you’ll be saving money every time you apply.
What’s your best bargain beauty buy? Do you think more expensive beauty products are worth the money?
