Makeup

£10 and under: These are the budget beauty products the GLAMOUR team actually use

The very best purse-friendly buys...

27 May 2016

Amazing quality doesn't always have to come from an expensive price point and over at the GLAMOUR HQ, we love affordable beauty products.

Whether that's a foundation that works hard for half the price or a supermarket spot saviour, team GLAMOUR have revealed their favourite budget beauty buys and nothing will cost you more than a tenner (yes, really)

Once you've found your new Boots favourite, why not check our Team GLAMOUR's favourite lipsticks too?

Micellar Water, £4.99, Garnier
"The first step of my skincare routine every evening. It takes off all my makeup and more, gently and quickly. Not to mention it can be a lifesaver for quickly fixing clothing stains!" - Camilla Kay, Beauty Director
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, £5.90, The Ordinary
"The beauty team recommended this to me one day when I was complaining about how dry my skin was and it's been such a gamechanger! My skin drinks it in and is so much more supple and comfortable." - Dennis, Creative Lead
2000 Calorie Mascara, £7.99, Max Factor
"Nothing beats this mascara's brush. Even if I use another, I'll keep the wand. The seperation and reach you get is damn good."
Bianca, Web Editor
Match Made Powder Blusher, £9, No.7
"Blusher is a must in my routine and this is one of the best. Velvety on the skin and buildable in colour." - Deborah, Editor-in-Chief

Touch Of Silver Brightening Purple Shampoo, £2.99, PRO:VOKE
"Every time I use this toning shampoo, at least one person will say to me, 'did you get your hair done'? My brass-fighting, blonde brightening miracle in a bottle." Samantha, Deputy Beauty Editor
True Colour Glimmerstick Eyeliner, £6, Avon
"I'm not a big winged eyeliner kind of girl, I like to have a softer, smudgeable eyeliner and this is a great one to work with. But once it sets, it won't budge." - Harriet, Editorial Assistant
Baked Highlighter, £5, Elf Cosmetics
"Not one to be subtle with my highlighter, this pigmented pan of light-reflecting goodness constantly earns a place upon my cheekbones. I like Moonlight Pearls for nights out and Apricot Glow for summer days, because when they're £5 a pop you might as well get two."
Charlie, Fashion Editor
Antiseptic Healing Cream, £2.99, Sudocrem
"My bathroom shelf is never without this. It's great for most skin ailments or for a bit of crazy good moisture as an occasional mask. It gets rid of your spots in less than 12 hours, too!" - Jade, Social Media Manager

Butter Gloss, £5.50, NYX
"The only lip gloss I've found that doesn't feel sticky and keeps my lips feeling hydrated. There's an amazing range of colours too, some are sheer but others are super pigmented." - Jen, Engagement Executive
PS... Longwear Ultimate Matte Foundation, £5, Primark
"I tried this because my friend said it was a dupe for Estée Lauder's Double Wear. It didn't quite live up to its £30+ counterpart but for £5 it comes pretty close. Great coverage, matte finish and excellent staying power." - Chelsea, Picture Editor
Original Petroleum Jelly, £2.09, Vaseline
"The only thing that stops my lips from getting chapped – nothing else works as well. It’s also great for stopping chafing in the summer, making your fragrance last longer and if you’ve found yourself with dry skin on your elbows or heels, it works a treat too. The list really is endless for Vaseline."
Jade, Social Media Manager