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1. Garnier Ultimate Blends Honey Strengthening Hair Mask helps stop breakage and combats frizzy flyaways.

"I love Garnier's Ultimate Blends entire line, especially the hair masks. You lather some in, let it sit, wash it out if you feel like it and go about your day, and you're set for at least 2-3 days. This stuff is mad cheap and works better than any high-end brand I've ever used — I couldn't be happier about this line."

You can get the mask from Boots for £4.99, along with the rest of the Ultimate Blends range.

2. Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation gives a sheer finish and comes in 40 shades.

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This is the most incredible foundation I’ve ever used. I’m super impressed with its finish. It lasts all day and I don’t have to keep reapplying it like I do with other foundations."

3. Maybelline Great Lash Mascara is buildable, super pigmented and promises smudge free lashes.

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"Maybelline Great Lash Mascara in the green and pink tube. I’ve tried high end mascaras that cost $25 and this beats them all."

"I'm in love! it makes your lashes really long and black. It also doesn't come off when you cry which is a plus."

4. NIVEA Creme All Purpose Cream is dermatologically approved and can be used on your face, hands, and body.

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"Nivea creme is calming and it doesn't break me out. I've tried creams that cost more than $100 before and Nivea has that crap beat hands down!"

—Dominique Kilgo, Facebook comment.

5. Colorpop Lippie Pencils are long wearing liners designed to prevent feathering and come in over 32 colours.

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"Colorpop Lippie glides over the lips, but doesn't smudge all around. I wear it on a near daily basis, and It doesn't not feather or dry out my lips. It's also pretty enough to wear on its own — it's a holy grail for me."

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6. e.l.f. Precision Liquid Eyeliner has a tapered brush designed for winged-eyeliner looks.

"I’ve been using the Elf Precision Liquid Liner in Jet Black for around 6 years. I haven’t felt the need to mix it up because it’s so cheap and it goes on and stays on all day, it’s pigmented and it’s easy to correct mistakes if you make them. My signature cat eye wouldn’t be the same without it."

7. Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay is made with natural calcium bentonite clay and pulses to draw out deep impurities

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"You're probably thinking, "how can something this cheap work so well and have great reviews"? Well so was I. This stuff is magical — It sucks all the junk out of my pores and leaves my face tightened without drying, and it cleared up my skin in just 3 uses."

8. NYX Dewy Finish Setting Spray is a lightweight spray that gives a fresh, glowy finish.

"NYX Dewy Finish setting spray is all I use, it lasts such a long time. I spray this stuff on to just melt my powder into the skin and give me a healthy glow. I won’t be trying any other setting sprays anytime soon."

You can get the spray from Boots for £7.00, and a Matte Finish version of the spray is also available.

9. Sensitive skin baby wipes are a great alternative first step for removing makeup, and they're chemical free so they won't irritate your skin.

"They're less expensive than makeup remover wipes and you can take off your makeup in a flash, before washing your face!"

You can get WaterWipes, which are made with purified water, from Boots for £2.00.

10. Cantu Cream Shampoo and Conditioner give gentle cleansing and are completely free from any sulphates or chemicals.

"Cantu hair products are so cheap, but they surprisingly are very aromatic and effective. They really define my curls and moisturize my hair. It includes very healthy ingredients such as Shea butter, coconut oil, argan oil. They’re totally cruelty free. They’re perfect."

You can get them from Superdrug for £6.99 each, along with the rest of the Cantu range.

11. Drugstore Brand Vitamin E Oil is a natural alternative to skin moisturizers and is full of antioxidants.

"Vitamin E Oil hydrates my skin better than any body cream, even a few $50 brands I’ve tried over the years. Just slather it over your body after you get out of the shower, relax in a robe for an hour and wake up with the softest. Skin. Ever. (I get compliments all the time)."

You can get Vitamin E Oil from Superdrug for £2.99.

12. Rimmel 60 Second Nail Polish has a wide brush for easy application, and dries really quickly with a shiny finish.

"I can honestly say I haven’t used a nail varnish that sets so quickly. Plus with the super shine it avoids the need for an additional clear shiny coat, which again adds time. This wins on all counts for me."

13. Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm helps sooth and regenerate sensitive, dry skin.

"This has so many amazing uses!! Lip balm, highlighter, face moisturizer after using serums, foot repair cream, the list is endless."

14. wet n wild Photo Focus Eyeshadow Primer prevents creasing and makes eyeshadow looks last longer.

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"I love Wet ‘n’ Wild eyeshadow primer. I have the oiliest lids and that thing not only locks down the oil ALL DAY, it makes my eyeshadow pop too! So good, and a little goes a long way, so it takes ages to use up that tube."

15. Kiko High Pigment Wet and Dry Eye-shadow comes in 86 shades and is perfect for creating both subtle and bold looks.

"They really aren't lying when they say it's high pigment. I honestly love the shade range of this and they blend super easily." Read More Here