Georgia Day Shares Her Money-Saving Beauty Buys

Retinol Body Lotion, £27 | Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion, £19 | Naturium
Salicylic Acid Body Wash, £6.50 | Q+A
Body Superfood, Repairing Body Butter, £7.89 | Garnier

You really don’t need to blow the budget on luxe body lotions and potions; the cheaper stuff works just as well at tackling sandpapery shins and hardened heels. One of my favourite finds is the Garnier Body Superfood collection. All the formulas contain at least one hardworking ingredient, like ceramides or magnesium, and the scents aren’t too overpowering if you’re using them all over. The textures are also watery enough to sink straight into your skin without taking ages to absorb. 

If you like the high-end shopping experience but not the price tags that tend to come with it, head to Space NK. It stocks Naturium, a brand that uses active ingredients to make clinically proven formulas at very affordable prices. It’s all good but I particularly love The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion and the Retinol Body Lotion, both of which take their cues from skincare and use science-backed ingredients to deliver softer, smoother skin. Another gem along the same lines is Q+A’s Salicylic Acid Body Wash. It’s a great budget buy if you suffer from ingrown hairs, breakouts or uneven skin texture but don’t want to spend big on something that gets washed away in the shower.

Paradise Big Deal Black Mascara, £12.99 | L’Oréal Paris
Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand, £9 | e.l.f
Cream Glide Lip Liner, £3 | e.l.f

Although my make-up bag does include a lot of premium brands, there are some high-street heroes I’ll never give up. L’Oréal Paris mascaras have been a mainstay and my latest discovery is the Paradise Big Deal Mascara. I’ve been using it religiously since before Christmas and I won’t be without it now. As well as living up to its claim that it never clumps, it separates and lengthens lashes with every layer. It’s usually on offer too.

A good lip liner is a staple in my make-up routine, and I have no fewer than six fleshy tones on the go at any one time. Properly affordable at £3 a pop, the e.l.f Cream Glide Lip Liners are truly excellent value for money. The lasting power is great, plus they don’t drag as you apply them, and I love the shade range. I use ‘Truth or Bare’ to outline, before going in with ‘Dark Cocoa’ smudged into just the cupid’s bow and the middle of my bottom lip to create the illusion of fullness. While we’re on the subject of great formulas, the Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand is a great alternative to more expensive options, and the hint of shimmer is a flattering, failsafe way to brighten up your complexion.