In these strange times of self-isolation, bargain buys are our absolute favourite. They’re cheap, relatively easy to get ahold of and can be seriously good.

However, with so much on the market, it can be extremely overwhelming and hard to find the beauty products that truly cut through and do the trick.

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To help you out, we’ve rounded up the best affordable skincare, makeup, hair and body care products from the past year, as recommended by the hosts of the You Beauty podcast – Leigh Campbell, Kelly McCarren and Amy Clark.

You’re welcome.

Skincare

• Andalou Naturals CannaCell Glow Mask, $22.99.
• Shea Moisture African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wipes, $14.99.
• Revolution Skincare Hyaluronic Acid Overnight Hydrating Face Mask, $16.

 

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Have you listened to today’s episode of You Beauty yet? If so you’ll know all about this little $16 guy. Yep, you read that right, $16. Change from a lobster. The price of an overpriced sandwich. The amount kids get from the tooth fairy in Point Piper. (If you haven’t listened yet, DM me your best banana bread recipe and I’ll forgive you.) ???? #youbeautypod

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• Garnier Hydrabomb Eye Tissue Mask With Green Juice And Hyaluronic Acid, $3.99.
• Neutrogena Deep Clean Hydrating Oil, $19.
• The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, $14.50.
• Papaw Ointment, $5.99.
• The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, $12.90.
• Sephora Collection Glow Peel Pads, $24.
• Bondi Boost Activated Charcoal Control Mask, $39.95.
• Spot Medic Individual Adhesive Hydrocolloid Masks For Pimples, $9.99.
• Sukin Hydration Deeply Hydrating Sheet Mask, $8.99.
• Lanolips All-Over Golden Dry Skin Salve, $22.95.
• REN CLEAN SKINCARE CLEARCALM Non-Drying Spot Treatment, $29.70.
• CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum, $29.99.

 

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CeraVe, a love story. ????✨ I raved about the Hyaluronic Acid serum (PR sample) a few weeks back in the You Beauty newsletter – I know @leighacampbell and @gemkwatts love these guys, too – but I’d recommend any of their products to anyone with dry skin in need of a big drink. I buy the cleanser whenever I’m at the chemist – it’s cheap, cheerful and does the job. ???????????????????????? #notsponsoredjustgood

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• Press Beauty The Activator 0.3MM Rose Gold Dermal Roller, $59.95.

Makeup

• Covergirl TruBlend Super Stunner Palette It’s LIT, $19.95.
• L’Oreal True Match Foundation, $29.95.
• Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in Petal Shimmer, $32.
• DB Cosmetics Melodrama 10-Piece Brush Set, $29.99.
• Carmex Moisture Plus Hydrating Lip Tint in Nearly Nude, $9.

 

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Last year when I was doing the Tuesday episodes of the You Beauty podcast, life was good. I got to share FOUR Spendy Savey recommendations a week (two on the show and two in my newsletter). That all changed when @leighacampbell rudely returned to the podcast she started (ugh). Now I’m down to two a week, which means my You Beauty newsletter product recommendations are the best of the best ✨✨ Normally, only those who subscribe to the newsletter get them, but tonight I’m sharing this one-time special offer in a shameless attempt to get you to sign up. The newsletter drops every Saturday morning, link in bio to get it in your inbox and find out why these products are ace ???????????????????????? Thanks for reading my manifesto. Good night.

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• Innisfree Skinny Brow Pencil, $12.
• Lanolips Lip Water, $23.
• Max Factor Rise And Shine, Lift And Volume Mascara, $29.95.
• Raww Cosmetics Babassu Oil Eye Pencil, Nutty Beige, $19.99.
• Fenty Beauty Flyliner Longwear Liquid Eyeliner, $30.
• L’Oreal Paris Infallible More Than Concealer, $29.95.
• Maybelline Master Strobing Stick Highlighter, $15.95.
• Australis Fresh & Flawless Full Coverage Foundation, $19.95.
• Ulta 3 Bloom Blush Liquid to Powder, $9.95.
• Bourjois Brow Design Gel, $12.86.
• DB Centerstage Curl and Volume Mascara, $14.95.
• Frank Body Cherry Bomb Lip and Cheek Tint, $11.95.
• Mud Pure Matt Liquid Lipstick, $7.
• Ubu Eyelash Curler, $10.
• NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Sweet Cheeks Creamy Powder Blush Glow in Day Dream, $15.95.
• Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Illuminator, $19.95.
• Mud CC Cream, $7.50.

 

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Have I found the most amazing dupe for the IT Cosmetic CC cream that’s under $10? Yes! Am I going to make you listen to today’s episode of You Beauty to find out what it is? Also yes! ????

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• Real Techniques Mini Multitask Blush Brush, $11.99.
• Bourjois Always Fabulous Foundation, $35.
• Mecca Max Pout Pencil, $13.
• The SHEIBA Wand, $19.99.
• Revlon Skinlights Face Glow Illuminator, $24.95.
• Mecca Max Zoom Shadow Sticks in the shades Baby Pink and Mauve, $18 each.
• Mecca Max Wink Ink Super Mascara, $20.
• Maybelline The Falsies Lash Lift Volumising Mascara, $24.95.
• Karen Murrell Natural Lipstick in Coral Dawn, $29.95
• MORPHE Glamabronze Face & Body Bronzer, $29.
• Natio Lip Colour Balm in Desert Rose, $16.95.
• Revlon Photoready Candid Glow Foundation, $24.95.
• Ulta3 Moisturising Lipstick in Firecracker, $4.25
• Innisfree Vivid Cotton Ink [Blur] in shade 5, $15.
• Essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara, $6.

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Haircare

• Daily Naturals Satin Ends Sealer, $17.99

 

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Hands down the MVP in my beauty arsenal RN. Listen to today’s episode of You Beauty to hear all about it. ???? #youbeautypod

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• Duboa Hair Brushes, from $23.75.
• Hask Hair Treatments, from $3.99.
• Batiste Dry Shampoo with Volume, $12.95.
• Touch Of Silver Toning Treatment Mask, $9.10.
• Frank Body Go Longer Hair Mask, $16.95.
• DE LORENZO Essentials Equilibrium Hair Mask, $32.50.
• Tangle Teezer, $19.99.
• Spa Savvy Twist Turban Hair Wrap 2pk, $9.99.
• VS Sassoon Frizz Defense Straightening Brush, $69.95.
• OSiS+ Fresh Texture Dry Shampoo Foam, $27.95.
• My Beauty Hair Afro Comb, $3.99.
• Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo and Conditioner, $7.99 each.
• Johnson’s Baby Shampoo, $9.50.
• John Frieda Detox & Repair Masque, $17.99.

Body care and dental care

• KOi Blood Orange & Ginger Body Wash, 500ml for $8.

 

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A head’s up, this KOi body wash is brilliant. It had me at blood orange ????I got it Coles for $8 and lathering up in the shower with it makes me feel like I’m biting into a scoop of blood orange gelato (or sipping a zesty G&T). That is all. #notsponsoredjustgood

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• Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Foam, $19.95.
• Dove Clinical Protection Antiperspirant, $14.73.
• La Beach Express Tanning Foam in Deep Bronze, $39.
• Dermaveen Sensitive Relief Eczema Lotion, $12.
• Face Halo BODY, $30.
• Sephora Collection Glow Body Cream, $26.
• MCoBeauty Liquid Glow Skin Perfector, $12.95.
• Oral-B 3D White Whitestrips, $29.99.

Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments.

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