Beauty 'must haves' for under £5

We all like to treat ourselves from time to time - who doesn't?

 

Unfortunately living the high life on a Uni student budget is pretty hard when you have other things to pay for (mainly alcohol). Yes, we all love being able to afford to spend our money on high end make up brands but sometimes, that little angel on your shoulder questions the £18 mascara you will probably only use for special occasions. As a dreamer for expensive beauty products, it has finally hit me that I can't spend the majority of my student loan on pricey items. Everyone loves a bargain and it certainly doesn't hurt to find some! Here are a few budget cosmetics that I religiously buy...

 

 

Got2Be Beach Matt Texturizing Salt Spray 200ml - Superdrug

 

Fancy a change from flat and dull hair? This salt spray gives your hair beachy mermaid style waves. Make everyday a day at the beach will full texture and voluminous waves with a matt texture. Apply on towel dried hair and blow dry or leave the wind to! Grab it now from Superdrug for £1.98 down from £3.99.

 

St Ives Apricot Blemish Control Scrub 150ml - Superdrug

 

At only £1.98, it's hard to say no to this gorgeous smelling facial scrub. It's gentle enough not to leave your skin red raw and still manages to gently exfoliate your face, removing dull and dead skin cells.

 

MUA Nail Polish in Bold Blue - Superdrug

 

Make Up Academy offers a range of shades on a budget. Use two coats of this polish to create a strong colour. MUA have some great pastel trends, perfect for this summer and for only £1 each, you can treat yourself to a few!

 

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Ultra Moisturizing Lip Balm SPF 15 4g - Boots

 

As a lover of Palmer's beauty products, I always use this trusty lip balm for when my lips need a bit of TLC. With Vitamin E and the added benefit of SPF 15, this balm helps prevent and protect chapped or cracked lips. With the original coca butter formula, Palmer's have also released two other lip balm products; dark chocolate and mint and chocolate and cherry so you're bound to find one you love! £1.99 from Boots.

 

Rimmel Clear Complexion Translucent Powder 16g - Boots

 

Everyone should wear translucent powder so if you're not wearing it already, it's time to buy Rimmel's powder without breaking the bank! Translucent powder clarifies skin and helps minimize skin breakouts, it also controls shine and mattifies skin, keeping it clear. £3.99 from Boots.

 

 

Chloe Hutchings

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