I've been a fan of supermarket and chemist beauty products for as long as I can remember. I've always loved researching, checking out reviews and seeing what beauty experts were loving and then trying them out for myself.

After many years of purchasing the latest affordable beauty buys, I've found a good handful of products that I'll continue to buy instead of high-end alternatives. And that's because they really are as good (and much, much cheaper).

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From Thursday, October 8 to Tuesday, October 13, Woolworths are holding their big beauty sale, and some of my favourite affordable beauty brands such as Maybelline, Revlon and L'Oreal are slashed to 50 per cent off.

Because it's easy to go a little crazy when you're talking half price, I've compiled a list of the 12 makeup products that I believe are worth your money - sale or not. And I'm sure you'll love them as much as I do.

MCoBeauty Xtend Lash, $8.50 (down from $17).

This mascara is a You Beauty Facebook Group favourite. When I wrote an article a while back about women's favourite cheapy beauty products, seven women immediately said this mascara. And when I tried it, I understood the hype. It doesn't smudge, it doesn't clump and it makes your lashes look really long. 10/10.

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation, $11 (down from $22).

I have been wearing this since the moment I could wear foundation. It comes in both a dewy and matte finish (I swear by the matte), lasts all day and has a huge shade range depending on both your skin colour and undertone. I have repurchased this more times than I can count.

L'Oreal Life's A Peach Blush, $15 (down from $30).