100 Budget Beauty Buys

Blush

Enliven your complexion with a sweep of soft colour over the apples of your cheeks.

Clockwise from top left: Australis Duos in Rosy Bronze, $12.95*; Sportsgirl You Glow Girl Bronzing Balls, $14.95; Bourjois Blush in Cendre De Rose Brune, $20; She Blush & Illuminiser Sunkissed Highlights for Cheeks & Eyes in Petal, $19.95; L'Oréal Paris True Match Blush in Rosewood, $25.45.

Body Lotion

After showering, smooth on one of these great value buys for supple skin from top to toe.

Nivea Rich Nourishing Body Moisturiser for Dry Skin, $5.40. Bio-Oil, $14.95. Johnson's 24 Hour Moisture Extra Rich Body Lotion, $6.99. Neutrogena Body Oil, $12.99. Vaseline Dry Skin Conditioning Lotion, $4.99.

Hairspray

A quick spritz makes sure any style stays put.

Garnier Fructis Style Elastic Power Fix Finishing Hairspray, $6.95. Goldwell Style Fix Hair Lacquer Super Firm, $14.55. PPS Finishing Freeze Extra Strong, $13.55. Schwarzkopf Extra Care Volume Power Hairspray, $6.99. 10 V05 Firm Hold Humidity Resistant Hairspray, $4.49.

Concealer

Erase blemishes and dark circles with a creamy camouflage.

Max Factor Erace Cover-up Stick in Natural, $22.95. Almay Bright Eyes Eye Base + Concealer in Light, $21.95. Physicians Formula Concealer Twins 2-in-1 Correct & Cover Cream Concealer in Yellow/Light, $19.95. Bourjois Brush Concealer in Beige Clair, $24. 15 Face of Australia Concealer in Neutral, $9.45.

Hairstyling

Browse the supermarket aisle to find the right products to help create your desired 'do.

Batiste Boho Dry Shampoo, $9.95. Schwarzkopf Taft Full On Glue Wax Maxx Power, $6.29. Garnier Fructis Style Surf Hair Texturising Spray, $9.15. John Frieda Collection Frizz-Ease Hair Serum, $14.99. TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Amplifying Mousse, $7.95.

Mascara

For clean definition or a false-lash effect, enhance your eyes with these magic wands.

Clockwise from top left: Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Blasting Mascara in Very Black, $17.95. Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara in Blackest Black, $15.95. Max Factor Masterpiece Volume & Definition Mascara in Black/Brown, $23.95. 4 L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Clean Definition Mascara in Black, $26.95. Revlon Beyond Natural Defining Mascara in Black, $20.95.

Body Scrub

You don't need to visit a day spa to achieve silky skin – reveal a new radiance with an all-over exfoliation at home.

Clockwise from top right: Natio Polish Exfoliating Body Scrub, $13.95; Garnier Skin Naturals Body Tonic Sugar Scrub, $11.95; Cussons Pure Body Polish Revive Daily Exfoliating Bodywash in Passionfruit & Ginseng, $4.99; Palmolive Skin Essentials Coconut Body Butter Shower Scrub, $6.49; Premium Spa Frangipani and Coconut Sugar Body Scrub, $14.95.

Hair Treatment

A weekly application keeps strands supple and can extend the time between cuts.

BOA Botanics of Australia Silken Moisture Treatment, $12.95. Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Care Scalp Massage Cream, $10.99. Pantene Pro-V 3 Minute Miracle Treatment, $2.99. L'Oréal Paris Elvive Deep Repairing Masque Anti-Breakage, $11.45. V05 Hot Oil Deep Nourishing, $4.99 for three treatment tubes.

Fake Tan

Treat yourself to a golden glow – at a fraction of the salon price – with these DIY steals.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Micro-diffusing Self-tanning Spray, $14.95. UV Triplegard Summer Skin Gradual Tan for Body SPF 15, $13.99. Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs, $29.25. Palmer's Cocoa Butter Bronze Sunless Tanner & Instant Bronzer, $14.95. Johnson's Holiday Skin Body Lotion, $6.99.

Exfoliator

Use a face scrub two to three times a week to smooth your skin and prevent blemishes.

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub, $9.99. QV Face Exfoliating Polish, $13.49. 13 Bioré Skin Preservation Even Smoother Microderm Exfoliator, $19.99. Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub, $13.99. Skinvitals Purify Pore Perfection Micro Scrub, $14.95.

Body Wash

Add a touch of luxury to every day with a hydrating and aromatic liquid cleanser.

Dove Triple Moisturising Beauty Care Body Wash, $6.99. A'kin Aromatherapy Jasmine Body Wash, $13.50. U Little Beauty Skinny Dip Invigorating Body Wash, $14.95. Palmolive Hypoallergenic Shower Gel, $6.49. 20 Radox Smoothie Body Wash Tropical Escape, $3.99.

Foundation

Perfect your complexion, minus the mask-like finish, with some of our favourite bases.

Revlon ColourStay Mineral Mousse Makeup, $29.95. Almay Smart Shade Smart Balance Skin Balancing Makeup SPF 15, $29.95. Avon Ideal Shade Soufflé Foundation, $27.99. Covergirl Clean Liquid Makeup, $15.50. Natio Clever Stick SPF 15, $15.95.

Face Wash

Choose a cleanser that's tailored to your specific skin type.

Simple Moisturising Facial Wash, $10.95. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, $7.98. RoC Hydra+ 3 in 1 Cleansing Moisturising Tonifying Care, $29. Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser, $9.99. Natio Gentle Cleansing Wipes, $9.95 for 24 wipes.

Mask

Give yourself a facial at home with these smart buys.

Apivita Calming Face Mask with Dittany of Crete, $6.90 for two
sachets. Natural Alternative Natural Face Mask, $12.95. Skinvitals C-Brighten Cloth Facial Treatment Mask, $3.95. St. Ives Apricot Exfoliating Mask, $9.99. Avon Clearskin Clay Mask, $12.99.

Moisturiser

Tackle complexion concerns with a skin-boosting cream.

L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Day Cream SPF 15, $30.95. RoC Hydra+ Bio Active Anti-Oxidant Bio-Moisturising Cream SPF 15, $35. Nivea Visage Anti-Wrinkle Q10 Plus Day Cream with SPF 15, $18.98. Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Ageing Cream, $32.49. Invisible Zinc Environmental Skin Protector SPF 30+, $25.

Lipstick

Alluring and timeless, a classic red shade is essential in eveyr woman's make-up bag.

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Alarm, $9.95. The Body Shop Colourglide Lip Colour in Brilliant Red, $23.95. L'Oréal Paris Color Riche Star Secrets in Penélope Red, $25.45. NP Set Lipstick in Madrid, $22. Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lip in Very Cherry, $16.95.

Sunscreen

Broad-spectrum sun protection is a crucial step in every beauty regimen.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30+, $14.99. Nivea Sun Light Feel Daily Face Veil SPF 30, $10.99. L'Oréal Paris UV Perfect Daily Moisturising Lotion SPF 30+, $24.95. Olay Complete Defence Daily UV Moisturising Lotion SPF 30+, $14.69. Ego Sun Sense Anti-Ageing Face SPF 30+, $19.95.

Eyeshadow

A palette offers value and versatility - use one shade, or blend them for dramatic effect.

Prestige Beauty Bar Eyeshadow Palette in Marsh, $17.95. Covergirl 4 Kit Eye Enhancer in Blossoms, $13.95. Maybelline New York Expert Wear Eyeshadow in Amethyst Smokes, $15.95. BYS Eyeshadow 5 Piece in Spring Bouquet, $6.95. Rimmel Colour Rush Trio Eye Shadow in Dreamy, $13.95.

Shampoo & Conditioner

The right care products are vital for healthy hair.

Bod Revitalising Shampoo and Conditioner, $14.95 each.Clairol Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner, $14.99 each. Yes To Tomatoes Daily Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner, $14.95 each. Pantene Pro-V Deep Fortifying Shampoo and Conditioner, $7.69 each. SunSilk Super Shine Shampoo and Conditioner, $4.49 each.

Lip Gloss

Polish and soothe your pout with these glossy shades.

Face of Australia Massage Therapy Mineral Enriched Lip Shine in Bondi, $10.95. Evodia Pink Frangipani Lip Gloss, $10.95. Lanolips Lip Ointment with Colour SPF 15 in Rhubarb, $13.95. Blistex Lip Conditioner SPF 20, $4.95. Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Watermelon, $11.95.

Prices correct at March 3, 2010.