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If like me, you have a slightly concerning skincare habit, you will know how expensive it can be. I love nothing more than spending what is quite frankly too much money on the newest product that claims to give me the skin of my dreams. There is something truly unmatched about opening your bathroom cabinet and seeing a beautiful luxury product sitting there (it is a lifestyle, after all). However, as much as I love nice things I also love real results and efficacy – when it comes to skin we can not afford to mess about!
Despite my penchant for luxury skincare, I am a strong believer that you do not have to spend loads to find great products that work for your skin. There is SO much out there in the market that sometimes it is hard to know when to splurge and when to save. But, luckily for you, me and my face have been through it all and I’ve compiled a list of some of my favourite drugstore skincare, so you can get have your skin popping on a budget.
Who it’s for: Everyone and anyone
This cleansing balm is great for removing makeup, SPF, and general grime that can accumulate on your skin during the day. It contains soothing colloidal oatmeal and ceramides which help to strengthen and protect the skin barrier. What’s great about this is how clean it makes your skin feel, without leaving it feeling parched and dry. It rivals so many of the more expensive cleansing balms on the market! Plus it doesn’t leave that horrible greasy residue many cleansing balms can leave on your skin.
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Who it’s for: Oily, acne-prone or congested skin
If you suffer from oily skin and breakouts, you need this. It’s very rare I get so hyped over something as boring as a cleanser, but the first time i tried this I was really impressed. This is a foaming cleanser with salicylic acid to exfoliate deep down into your pores and help control breakouts and alleviate congestion. The inclusion of Ceramides in this formula is what makes it truly special, as they help to nourish the skin and protect the skin barrier, which means that this cleanser is gentle enough to use twice a day. Also, can we please take in the price!? Such a bargain.
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Who it’s for: Sensitive or sensitised skin
This cleanser is a dream if you have sensitive skin or if you have sensitised your own skin by over-exfoliating or using a few too many harsh ingredients. It contains Avene Thermal Spring Water and their very own patented postbiotic (D-Sensinose) which is especially made to target hypersensitivity and instantly calm skin. Even though it’s a very gentle formula, it does a great job of properly cleansing the skin.
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Who it’s for: Everyone
This cleanser is a dream if you have sensitive skin or if you have By now most of us know the benefits that hyaluronic acid has when it comes to hydrating and plumping the skin. This ingredient seems to be everywhere and in everything, but not all hyaluronic acid products are created equal. This sleep mask definitely does what it sets out to do. A lightweight, non-sticky serum that combines hyaluronic acid with glycerin to lock hydration and moisture into the skin. You only need to use it a few times a week, so you are getting more than your monies worth.
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Who it’s for: Anyone trying to tackle hyperpigmentation
Tranexamic acid is a great ingredient when it comes to treating hyperpigmentation. This serum is hydrating and gentle enough to layer with other ingredients, and use daily. You can apply it to specific areas or to the whole face. With consistent use it’s a really affordable way to even out your skin tone and help reduce further hyperpigmentation from forming.
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Who it’s for: People with dry, cracked and sensitive skin (but really everyone can use this!)
This product is the GOAT. It’s one of those products you can almost use for anything. Dry face? Cracked lips? Ashy hands and feet? Natural highlighter? This product is such a multifunctional dream. I like to describe it as Vaseline’s older, overachieving sibling. It contains Lanolin and Glycerin to hydrate and moisturise your skin. It is really good at stopping moisture from leaving the skin and creating a protective barrier for times when a bit more love and TLC is needed (it is my personal post-peel go to). It’s so gentle it can even be used on babies!
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Who it’s for: Everyone (especially those who find SPFs thick, ashy and irritating)
This product is so many peoples fave and with good reason. This is everything an SPF should be; invisible, lightweight and non-irritating. It is suitable for all skin tones and won’t leave you looking like you just greased yourself up and rolled through a bakery.
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Who it’s for: Anyone looking for a way to reapply SPF over makeup or on-the-go
A transparent SPF mist that contains antioxidants and vitamin E to hydrate and protect the skin from environmental stressors. This is perfect over makeup and a great alternative to some of the more expensive SPF mists on the market. We hear a lot about the importance of reapplying SPF during the day, especially if you are in the sun. This product makes that so much easier at a really affordable price point.
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