Simplicity is the new buzzword in beauty, and you don’t have to compromise on style or break the bank to update your look, thanks to the latest budget-friendly make-up buys. We’re always on the hunt for multi-purpose products that do the hard work for you, and give you more bang for your buck.
These budget-friendly make-up options make looking good easier than ever!
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Start with a multi-purpose primer and highlighter
To hide blemishes, age spots and veiny areas, while highlighting your best assets, choose a primer and highlighter combo. Applied over moisturiser and under your foundation base, it acts as an invisible layer of pore perfection. Most primers contain tiny micro-particles of powder mixed with sophisticated surface-smoothing silicones that fill your pores and those pesky fine lines so you can’t see them any more – in any light or from any angle!
If you opt for a primer and highlighter, you’ll create a slight sheen on the skin, which helps to make it look more natural. Simply add a drop or two to your fingertips and blend on to the upper part of your cheekbones, the sides of your forehead, your hairline and a little over the collarbones to balance.
The one to try:
Yardley Illuminating Primer, R120,95
Focus on even coverage
Skin’s the thing. Whatever else you’re drawing attention to, whether it’s your eyes or lips, if your skin is anything other than flawless, it will only detract. A long-wearing matte foundation offers light to medium coverage that instantly smoothes away blemishes and unsightly marks. Once you’ve got your flawless cover, you’ll be able to work the rest of your magic.
The one to try:
Gosh Gosh X-ceptional Wear Foundation, R197
For eyes, cheeks and lips
Finding the perfect eye shadow, blush and lipstick can be a minefield, so why not make it easier for yourself and invest in one hardworking, multipurpose make-up palette that has it all? Look for a range of colours that work together or alone to highlight your best features. Best prize would be to find a texture with a semi-matte finish!
Top Tip: Cheeks flush pink, never brown, so use blushers with pink and peachy tones along with a bronzer to add a touch of luminosity. First apply bronzer then blusher on the apple of your cheeks, the fullest and roundest part of the face.
The one to try:
Revlon Eyes, Cheeks + Lip Palette, R129
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Finish off with a fab mascara
Gone are the days where mascaras serve one purpose. The latest range of ‘plastic wands’ promise to treat and coat the lashes at once. For best results, look for a savvy wand that allows you to grab every single lash and lift them from the base to the tip. It’s also wise to choose a formula that won’t smudge, clump or drip. The good news is, you can find all this in one product without spending a fortune!
The one to try:
Maybelline Push Up Drama Mascara, R169
