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Beauty on a Budget - My top recommendations
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Emily Smith
Simple and affordable beauty and skincare recs from a girl who went from horrendous teenage acne to glowing smooth skin 🫧🫧
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This lip balm is literally my favourite ever it deserves all the hype it has!! The tint is gorgeous on the cherry - the red is not too bold but absolutely perfect for autumn and it lasts so long too!
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm 15g (Various shades)
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I love this as a base so much. As a glowy girl this is incredible as just a light base or to be mixed in with other foundation more of a full coverage look. Would recommend a million percent!!
Multi-Tasker Better Than Filters Primer & Glow Booster
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This blends in so easily and well, I like using it alongside the Rimmel primer for a slightly more full coverage look which is lovely while still looking glowy and smooth. 10/10!!
17. Second Skin Enhancing Foundation
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This is by far the best most easily blendable concealer i’ve tried. I’ve found it doesn’t crease but sits well and lasts all day with a well prepped base.
Fit Me Natural Coverage Concealer | Eye Makeup
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The hype for this product is so deserved!! I’ve had mine for literally two years now (no i dont care if it’s expired) with almost daily use it’s still going strong and lasts so well all day. My only criticism is it can be quite messy and leaky but th...
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush | Long-Lasting Dewy & Matte Blushes
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This mascara 👏👏 I will always repurchase this, honestly the most lengthening and nice mascara I have tried which doesn’t dry out or go clumpy and lasts ages. All round such a great product and I get so many people complementing my lashes and asking...
L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Mascara
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I love this lipliner so much, it's so smooth to apply and I way prefer the twist up function than having to sharpen a liner. Looks super cute with a lip oil!
Colourstay™, Longwear Lip Liner, 635 Sienna, 0.01 oz (0.28 g)
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I love this lip oil so much - I use the shade Jam Session and I think it's really nice for autumn and winter. Its nice to have a lip oil where the colour is nice and pigmented and really comes through rather than just looking clear and that is exactl...
Award Winning Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil UK
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I've been using this for a while, and it is such a great dupe for other much more expensive contour wands. Lasts ages as well and actually blends really nicely. Would definitely recommend as a fab budget friendly option.
Filter Finish Liquid Contour Wand
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I love using this on top of my other blush to make it pop a little bit more, the shades of this are really nice and blend well with a finger or brush. Also quite small and compact so perfect for travelling!
17. Melting Cream Blush 4g
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Skincare 🫧

 
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Simple facial washes are my absolute go to - they’re so gentle and nice on the skin which is perfect for mornings and for a step in taking off makeup in the evening
Kind to Skin Moisturising Face Wash
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This is really nice to use every few days, although it’s clarifying it doesn’t feel too stripping on the face and does the job really nicely
BONNYHILL Rice Foam Cleanser Clarifying & Brightening
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I actually love this stuff so much. I would credit this for having smooth, glowing skin now although it takes a little while to build up the skins tolerance to it, it’s totally worth it!!
Faded Brightening + Clearing Serum (Unscented)
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Got this from TKMaxx just to try but ended up really liking it! It’s very lightweight which is perfect for my oily skin and makes a nice base for makeup.
Purify & Brighten Moisture Lotion 95ml | Cruelty Free
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This is literally my favourite deodorant I have ever used. Like it smells incredible and does the job 100% I will be repurchasing forever.
Gem Skin-Loving Coconut Vanilla Antiperspirant Deodorant 200ml
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Whilst this is a little too strong for my face, genuinely this is a lifesaver to use under the armpit or anywhere else you sweat. I definitely notice a difference between before and after, makes my anti-perspirant last way better too!
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | 23% Off in Slowvember
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