Hardworking products that'll save you money

If you’re spending money on intensive treatments each salon visit, stop now! Use a treatment in the shower once or twice a week, so your strands get a regular hit of moisture instead of just an expensive one-off.

Try: OGX Anti-breakage Keratin Oil

An oil-based serum or treatment product is one of the best multitasking products you can own. Use it before washing or overnight as a treatment, or run a 10-cent size piece through damp strands to help fight frizz. It will double as 
a heat protectant too.

Try: L’Oreal Paris Hair Expertise Eversleek Precious Oil Treatment

If you dye your hair, then switching to a colour-preserving shampoo is the smartest thing you can do to keep your hue looking vibrant. Use it every time you wash and it will help to prolong your colour so you can stretch out your salon visits.

Try: Dove Colour Radiance Shampoo

Perfect for a touch of colour
 on lips and cheeks. And because you’re using the same colour on both areas, your look will match effortlessly.

Try: Innoxa 2 in 1 Lip & Cheek Stick

You should be replacing your mascara every three months –this budget-friendly all-in-one option will make your lashes appear longer and defined on a daily basis, but can also be layered for extra volume when you want more wow factor. 

Try: Revlon Ultimate All-in-One Mascara

Multitasking base products such as BB and CC creams are the best thing to happen to makeup. Wear as a base or layer under foundation.

Try: Designer Brands BB Creme

A rich body balm will do more than a moisturiser, providing a barrier against cold windy weather and healing irritated dry spots.

Try: Alpha Keri Skin Moisture Therapy Balm

This cult product helps with everything –scars, stretch marks and uneven and dry skin. The best time to apply it is straight after the shower when your skin is at its most absorbent.

Try: Bio-oil

If you don’t have time to apply more than one product in the morning, a body lotion that has a slight tint will cover up imperfections and smooth skin while moisturising too.

Try: Jergens BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream

Sunscreen is the most important thing you can use to prevent sun damage, and it’s better value than expensive repairing serums later!

Try: Sunsense Daily Face SPF 50+

A cleanser with active ingredients such as AHAs will work double time, fighting the signs of ageing while revitalising your skin to keep it clean and bright.

Try: Elucent Anti Ageing Gentle Cleanser

With its suspension of Q10 in a pearl-like gel of hyaluronic acid and creatine, this serum packs a punch with a high concentration of moisturising properties while also delaying skin ageing.

Try: NIVEA Q10 Plus Replenishing Pearls

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