Makeup is expensive. It’s no secret that the best beauty products on the market have a painfully high price tag, but what if I told you that it’s not always the case? Here’s a list of beauty products under £20. They’re an absolute bargain and they’re also cruelty-free!
The celebrated makeup brand The Ordinary is releasing its first face mask on the 29th of May and it’s already had rave reviews. Designed to brighten lacklustre skin, it’s a perfect facial pick-me-up to use once or twice a week. The best part is you can get it all for just £9.90. Who said luxury had to be expensive?!
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Technic’s beauty products are all affordable and good quality. This gorgeous matte blush is highly pigmented and has a choice of four delicious pink shades that are guaranteed to suit any skin tone.
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This full coverage concealer by KIKO Milano is an international bestseller and it’s under £10! Especially primed to tackle problem skin, this creamy concealer comes in nine shades and it’s lightweight so it doesn’t clog up your pores. It just goes to show that you can get perfect coverage and not break the bank.
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Do you want gorgeously pigmented eyeshadows but can’t bring yourself to spend money on a palette by Urban Decay? Don’t worry, Makeup Geek’s eyeshadow pans are here to save the day. Build your own personalised palette with a collection of your favourite matte or shimmer shades. They have every colour you could possibly want!
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NYX is a champion of affordable high street beauty products that you can trust. Their lipstick range is to die for and it’s under £10 so it’s hard not to go crazy and buy a full set. The matte collection has a range of thirty-eight stunning pinks, reds, browns and even blues for those who want to be a little daring. They’re creamy and long lasting which makes them a perfect accompaniment to a summer wardrobe.
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Another cheap and cheerful but no less luxurious makeup brand is e.l.f cosmetics. Known for having surprising gems up their sleeve, you can count on them to deliver. Their jelly highlighter has a smooth versatile formula that blends into the skin with luminous shine. With three shades to choose from you can wear it on its own, over makeup or even blend it into your foundation for a sparkly finish.
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Barry M’s sweetshop coloured booths are easy to spot on the high street. Usually found in Boots, they’re well-known for their extensive collection of good quality nail polish. You don’t have to spend a fortune on fancy nails. Pick up a few of your favourite colours and you’re good to go!
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Another underrated and laughably cheap makeup holy grail is this 2 in 1 lipstick liner from Natural Collection in Boots. Under three quid, it’s an absolute steal and it can be used as a lip liner or as a lipstick by itself. It comes in four colours and the creamy formula leaves your lips silky and moisturised.
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The most economical beauty products have more than one use because they end up saving you money and space on your shelf. Milani’s 2 in 1 foundation and concealer does what it says on the packaging. It covers any blemishes and imperfections to give your skin a flawless complexion. You don’t need to spend money on expensive foundations and concealers to get the best coverage!
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It’s a common misconception that top quality beauty products are extremely expensive but if you know where to look it’s just not the case. These daily cleansing pads by NIP + FAB have got rave reviews and they’ve even been praised by Kylie Jenner. These simple little pads are soaked in glycolic and hyaluronic acid to give your face a radiant and smooth complexion. Bargain!
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