There are an extortionate amount of beauty products available and with that amount of choice, it's impossible to figure out what will give you value for money and what you can do without.
Budget beauty ranges are better than ever and some of them would give more expensive products a run for their money.
Catrice and NYC are two brands that have become widely available in department stores such as Penneys, both ranges give great results and won't break the bank.
Here are a few of the products that deliver the promised results.
NYC Colour Instinct Eye Shadow Palette - Cupcakes and Coffee €3.49
This palette has four shades of complimentary pastels, although it's available in various shades we are fans of the candy colours that are so en vogue this season. The separate shades can be blended together or worn separately depending on the look you want to achieve. Using one shade results in a natural look or you can build up the four options for a more intense night time look.
Catrice Eyebrow Filler €3.49
This shaping gel thickens and defines your eyebrows giving a groomed finish. One of the biggest advantages of this product is the fact that the neutral colour can suits most brows and for this price that's nothing short of a miracle. It dries fast without clumping too so a sculpted clean finish can be yours.
Maybelline Great Lash and Gel Liner €14.99
Make-up artists and other industry professionals have given rave reviews of Maybelline's gel liner. It's easy to control and a straight line is actually achievable unlike finicky liquid eyeliners. Highly pigmented and long-lasting, this is highly recommended in the beauty world. Great Lash mascara too is a wonder product that has been hailed as a go-to mascara for years.
NYC Big Bold Mascara €3.49
Big Bold Mascara can be favourably compared to some of its higher end counterparts. Voluminous full lashes are achieved with a few strokes... a must for a wide-eyed Bambi look. For such a good price, we wouldn't blame you for telling all your friends... this is a beauty find that everyone needs to know about.
Catrice Absolute Nude Eyeshadow Palette €5.49
A nude eye make-up look has become decidedly popular of late, both on the catwalks and for us at home trying to perfect the same style. That is a little more achievable now with this palette which combines matte and shimmery textures. All of the shades can be built up to show off the impressive pigments, a definite winner at this price.
L'Oréal Paris Giftset €14.99
This gift which contains Absolute Radiance Micellar Water and Triple Active Day Cream is a bargain for only €14.99. Christmas often involves a hectic round of nights out and this is the perfect way to ensure your skin doesn't suffer in the process. Both your cleansing and moisturising needs are taken care of... the easy way to glowing radiant skin.
