They say with age comes wisdom.

While the love, finance and life lessons are obviously important, your twenties are a decade where your beauty prowess is only going to improve (goodbye frosted shimmery eyeshadow).

From the hair product that allows you to snooze your alarm one more time, to the cheapie lipstick that gives an instant confidence boost, here are the 20 products every woman should give a whirl by the end of their twenties (and beyond).

They’re not exactly life-changing… but close enough.

1. Batiste Dry Shampoo, $15.99.

Let’s be honest, most of us don’t have time to wash our hair every

few days

day. Given it’s a habit unlikely to change, the earlier you cotton on to the magic of dry shampoo the better. It soaks up grease, hides a multitude of hair sins and adds volume if your hair is flat. Bad hair days, be gone.

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2. Sportsgirl Lipstick, $9.95.

Once you try this, you will not go back. Pigmented, long lasting, a good range of colours and under $10. Surely any woman can appreciates a product that allows for more money to be spent on wine.

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3. Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, $24.

There's nothing worse than discovering an angry pimple the day before something important (or any day for that matter). For those times, the drying lotion is a godsend, helping speed up the healing process.

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4. Mecca Lit From Within Primer, $38.

Favoured by morning TV presenters, this illuminating primer will not only help you fake awake, but also a daily green smoothie habit and yoga addiction. Yep, this is serious glow.

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5. Anatasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit, about $60.

This highlight kit guarantees you'll always be glowing.

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6. Mac Ruby Woo, $36.

Never underestimate the power and confidence boost of a bold red lipstick - and MAC's Ruby Woo is a cult favourite that suits almost everyone.

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7. Nars Illuminator, $44.

Talk about a hardworker. This liquid illuminator can be put on your cheeks for a bit of colour, used as a colour corrector under your concealer, mixed in with your foundation or even used as an eyeshadow. Bang for your buck for sure.

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8. Garnier Micellar Water, $13.99.

By the end of your twenties there's no excuse for going to bed with a face full of make up. This makes the process super quick and easy - even Drunk You will be able to manage it.

9. YSL Touche Eclat, $63.

A classic to hide bags under your eyes no matter what the cause. You can also use it to brighten areas of your face.

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10. Dermalogica SPF 50 moisturiser, $94.50

Even if you don't fancy a five step cleansing routine, at least make time for moisturiser to give your skin some TLC. This Dermalogica one is super hydrating and the factor 50 means you're extra well looked after.

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11. Sally Hansen Nail Polish, $16.95

You can drop big bucks on fancy designer polish, but you'll always come back to this. Gel look, minimal chipping and plenty of colours to choose from.

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12. Nars Sheer Glow Foundation, $45

Quickly proving a modern cult favourite, this is the fresh dewy foundation of your dreams.

13. Bondi Sands Fake Tanning Lotion, $19.95

Whether you're a fake tan rookie or a tanning goddess, this is foolproof. It gives a great boost of colour that actually looks like it could be natural and smells sweet too. Just remember to wash your hands afterwards.

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14. Go-To Face Hero, $45

So good we'd even recommend to our worst enemy.