SKIN

Skincare: BOTH- you should mix skincare with higher end products as well as basic drugstore versions that work just as well.  The most important thing is to find products that suit your skin type!

Cleanser- Save, but dont go too cheap! aim for higher end drugstore and not 0.99 versions! People with sensitive skin, find one with no fragrance.

Toners : SAVE and SPLURGE  The ongoing debate on weather or not toner is needed will always go on but in the mean time i highly reccomend toners although you really dont necessarily need to purchase the high end ones. High end toners DO however have it’s benefits, as a toner can be used for many purposes- a face refresher and Remove excess oils and make up your cleanser cannot remove. It also tightens up pores and helps your moisturizer absorb better so i would say that depending on who you are don’t skip the toner but buy one to suit your taste and price range.

Moisturizer/Emulsion: SPLURGE – yess splurge on this (:   Everyone need a HG Moisturizer and your money will be well spent in this department so feeel free to loosen the purse strings for this one.

Essence:  SPLURGE     Essence are concentrated creams that fix skin problems and are more expensive because they achieve quicker results. definetly worth your hard earned cash (:

Sun screen: SPLURGE if you can. of course there are a lot of cheaper pharmacy drugstore versions BUT they are likely to have chemicals that will harm the skin and most do not protect from both UVA and UVB rays so you need to look for sunscreens with “Broad Spectrum” protection for maximum effects. Finding an expensive sunscreen will not irritate the skin and will be better for sensitve skin types. did i mention it is probably the best anti aging product EVER? reccomended by dermatoligists everywhere

Eye creams: SAVE – really really (: Overuse of eyecreams can have reverse affects ad the skin around that area is really delicate choosing a lighter version less rich is the best way to give the eye area mositure without over doing it.

The aim is to keep the skincare basic and splurge on one or two expensive items in your routine and saving on the rest (: Sunscreen is VITAL trust me on this one!

HAIR CARE

A damn good haircut: SPLURGE SPLURGE SPLURGE i cannot stress this enough- too many times i have gotten a bad hair cut! even to this day paying for it endless months of growing out and bad hair days. You can end that all with a expensive haircut. Now im not saying that they are all amazing as you may find an amazing stylist at your bargain hair salon but mostly the top stylists WILL be found in these expensive hair salons. So go on, spend your pay check on this at least as a good hair cut mean less bad hair days, less PRODUCT and less fustration!!

Shampoo: SAVE but splurge ocassionally a good shampoo doe shave its benefits but there are so many “Salon quality” drugstore versions that will work just as well. I say, buy the salon versions once in a while

Conditioner: SAVE – why? Conditioners are effective regardless of that price tage honestly (: You should deffo put the money you save on this towards something worth splashing out on.

Serums/Finishing products SPLURGE (exc Hairspray, Mousse and wax) Finishing creme or Serums are definetly worth the money! They will last a lot longer and will stay on you hair longer as you wont be washing them out for a least a day! Saving on shampoo and conditioner will allow you to treat yourself to a gloddy new serum (: woohoooo

MAKE UP

Everyone is different

But i do believe that splurging on foundation is worth it. Especially if you are on a tight budget having a good foundation thats right for your skin will really help as everything falls into place after getting that “Perfect canvas”

I also recommend splurging on make up tools and brushes. I would reccomend top quality twwezers and also a stippling brush- it can apply creams, liquids and powders making it an ideal brush worth all the money.

A eyeshadow pallette has really pigmented shadows which for a night out is exellent so splurging ocassionally on one can be quite good.

Other things to consider are highlighters for the face that are in the form of powders.. This will last for a long time and you will make the most of your money for the quality. 

You should try and save on  mascara, eyeliner, lip products etc because the ones found in drugstores are just as good!

Thanks for reading! 

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