The best budget beauty buys for students
Fresher’s Week is in full swing, calling on the next group of scholars to carry the legacy of those students who came before. But between all that partying, you might notice your bank balance is starting to look a little worse for wear. We know – we’ve been there too!
So what if we told you that you could still enjoy quality beauty, self-care and wellness products without causing a financial faux pas? That’s right – we’ve got a whole line-up of budget beauty to boost from top-to-toe that won’t cost you the earth. What are the best budget beauty buys for students, we hear you ask? You’ve come to the right place…
Best budget beauty buys for students
Under £10
MONDAY Haircare Volume Shampoo
On a mission to make salon-quality haircare available to the masses, MONDAY Haircare is the strand-saving brand that pride themselves on powerhouse formulas at accessible price points. The Volume Shampoo delivers a thorough (yet gentle) cleanse, building body and boosting shine for a bouncy, enviable mane. Why not try the Volume Conditioner too for best results?
37
£5.00
19
£5.00
40
£10.00
475
RRP: £8.99Current price: £7.19
1150
£11.50
45
RRP: £5.00Current price: £4.25
Makeup Revolution Ultra Blush Palette – Sugar & Spice
If value for money is important to you, Makeup Revolution’s Blush Palette features eight – EIGHT – ultra-silky shades to flush, sculpt and highlight your complexion. You can even blend the pink hues together to create a bespoke blush colour, unique to you!
836
RRP: £12.99Current price: £10.39
225
RRP: £25.00Current price: £17.40
251
£15.00
75
RRP: £16.00Current price: £12.80
68
RRP: £13.50Current price: £10.80
40
RRP: £19.95Current price: £14.96
61
RRP: £13.99Current price: £11.19
72
RRP: £10.99Current price: £8.24
35
£21.00
73
£14.00
grüum SPF50 Face Sunscreen
Of all the things to scrimp on, SPF shouldn’t be one of them. Fortunately, you can get the best of both worlds with grüum, offering a high-performance SPF50 at an extremely reasonable price point. The sun cream provides high UVA and UVB protection, warding off the sun’s harmful rays with a lightweight, quickly-absorbed formula.
7
RRP: £40.00Current price: £20.00
73
£14.00
21
£30.00
899
RRP: £34.00Current price: £27.20
1523
RRP: £54.00Current price: £40.50
158
£31.50
60
£35.00
Maybelline Lifter Gloss Plumping Hydrating Lip Gloss
Plump up the volume with this hydrating gloss, designed to create the illusion of fuller-looking lips while nourishing them with a surge of hyaluronic acid. Available in a range of radiant shades, this lip gloss promotes a plumper pout in minutes – perfect for flat parties and spontaneous nights out!
10
£63.00
44
£77.00
81
£69.00
128
RRP: £64.00Current price: £51.20
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
Shop smarter with this versatile glycolic acid solution by The Ordinary. The potent, 7% AHA can be used to refine uneven texture, nibbling away at dulling dead skin cells to reveal soft, radiant skin beneath. What’s more, the multi-purpose product can even be used under your arms in place of deodorant – yes, you read that right!
1150
£11.50
Makeup Revolution Reloaded Palette Iconic 3.0
Create mesmerising eye looks with this everyday eyeshadow palette. The palette is stocked with long-wearing neutral tones in a range of finishes, perfect for adding warmth and dimension from day to night!
45
RRP: £5.00Current price: £4.25
Under £25
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Treatment Masque
Your locks deserve some TLC, which is exactly what they’ll get with Shea Moisture’s affordable hair mask. Enriched with Jamaican black castor oil, the curl-loving formula nourishes strands from root-to-tip, helping to detangle and deeply hydrate dry, damaged or brittle strands.
144
£12.99
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
Take your lashes to new lengths with this amplifying mascara, creating instant volume while extending every lash for a fuller, fanned-out effect with none of the weigh-down. The mascara even washes away easily, making it suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
836
RRP: £12.99Current price: £10.39
Tan-Luxe The Gradual Illuminating Tanning Lotion
225
RRP: £25.00Current price: £17.40
CeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide
Endless nights out and regular takeaways may wreak havoc on your complexion. If blemishes do occur, reach for the CeraVe Blemish Control, a targeted treatment for acne-prone skin that helps to soothe, smoothen and minimise the appearance of angry blemishes – all for £11!
251
£15.00
NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Palette – Warm Neutrals
Create dazzling looks, no matter your budget, with this compact eyeshadow palette. The wearable palette stars 9 must-have shades in satin, shimmer and metallic finishes, allowing you to get creative with your makeup without costing you the earth!
75
RRP: £16.00Current price: £12.80
Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream
Perfect for lightweight hydration, this jelly-like gel-cream delivers a refreshing boost of moisture, helping to hydrate your skin while supporting the skin barrier, thanks to a blend of sodium hyaluronate, aloe leaf juice and green tea.
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RRP: £13.50Current price: £10.80
NIP+FAB Vitamin C Fix Serum
Give your skin a brightening boost with this glow-getting serum, designed to create a more even tone and texture for a smooth, radiant and youthful-looking complexion
40
RRP: £19.95Current price: £14.96
EcoTools Start the Day Beautifully Kit
Apply flawless makeup with this vegan brush set by EcoTools, equipped with 5 essential makeup brushes crafted with highly-sustainable bamboo handles, recycled aluminium ferrules and cruelty-free synthetic taklon bristles.
61
RRP: £13.99Current price: £11.19
Rimmel Volume Thrill Seeker Mascara – Black Brown
Gravity-defying length and curl is easy with this powerhouse mascara, featuring a whipped, panthenol-infused formula to condition every lash while enhancing them with a clump-free, voluminous finish.
72
RRP: £10.99Current price: £8.24
Avene Cleanance Cleansing Gel
Purify your complexion with this efficient, biodegradable cleansing gel, designed to sweep away stubborn impurities and excess sebum for shine-free results. This one’s perfect for oily, blemish-prone skin!
35
£21.00
Morphe 9T Neutral Territory Artistry Palette
73
£14.00
Under £50
Magnitone London PluckIt 2-in-1 Super Glide Compact Epilator
If an effective body hair removal device is always on your student wishlist, look no further than Magnitone’s 2-in-1 Compact Epilator. The clever device effectively removes hair for long-lasting results, perfect for targeting areas like the legs, bikini line or under-arms. It even features two interchangeable heads so you can use on larger and smaller areas!
7
RRP: £40.00Current price: £20.00
Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Soft Glam Palette
21
£30.00
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
After a long day, removing makeup can often feel a chore, but with the power of Clinique’s cleansing balm, you can give your routine a welcome upgrade. Easily and effectively removing stubborn makeup and SPF without over-scrubbing or removing the skin’s moisture.
899
RRP: £34.00Current price: £27.20
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base
We know many of us would struggle to survive a night out without our trusty Vitamin Enriched Face Base – it provides the perfect canvas for locking your look in place, creating a smooth, even platform for flawless foundation application. Perfect for normal to oily skin types, the formula even lends a hit of hydration, acting as a 2-in-1 primer and moisturiser!
1523
RRP: £54.00Current price: £40.50
NUDESTIX Nudies Bloom
Flush your cheeks with a fresh pop of colour with this innovative blush stick. The dual-ended design features a velvety blush and one end and a handy blending brush on the other, supporting a dewy, seamless glow.
158
£31.50
SILKE London Heatless Curler
BaByliss Salon Pro 2200 Hair Dryer
Get a salon-worthy blow dry in the comfort of your home with this ultra-fast drying hair dryer. Powered by an AC salon motor and Tourmaline- ceramic technology for powerful airflow, helping to tame-frizz, revealing smoother, shiny locks. Customise your hair look with Babyliss’s variable heat and style settings, with a cold shot button to lock your hairstyle in place.
60
£35.00
Under £100
FaceGym Acne Light Shot Device
10
£63.00
Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer
44
£77.00
Mermade Hair Blow Dry Brush
Save on a salon blowdry with this handy device by Mermade Hair. The blowdry brush creates an instant, 90s-style blowout, creating shape, volume and bounce from root-to-tip. Ionic technology helps to lend shine while the flexible bristles resist knots and tangles, suitable for all hair types and lengths!
81
£69.00
Natasha Denona Glam Palette
The Natasha Denona Glam Palette offers a range of sumptuous neutral and golden taupe shades, ideal for creating both daytime and evening looks. The innovative palette features exclusive insider tips from Makeup Artist Natasha Denona herself, with shade names.
128
RRP: £64.00Current price: £51.20
