The Budget Base.

I’m always on some sort of mission to find amazing budget buys, mainly so I can continue to buy them guilt-free. I love browsing the aisles of Boots to hunt down products to show you all, and this time I’ve managed to seek out a whole routine for happy skin…

I start, of course, with the brilliant Revlon PhotoReady SkinLights Illuminator in Bare Light (£11.99) – I think of this as a daily must have, a little somethin’ somethin’ that everyone should own. It works wonders on evening out the skin tone, helping the complexion to look clear and radiant. The illuminator is a skin-like kinda colour, a warm beige I guess I would call it? It’s very flattering, perfecting the skin with every use – and the subtle shimmer works the blur imperfections and give skin a beautiful glow. It’s a staple in my routine!

Another product I’m partial to is the Seventeen Phwoarr Paint Concealer (£5.49), this is an industrial strength concealer that is designed for the eyes, but I tend to buy a darker shade (Medium) and apply it all over. It’s so easy to blend, covers even the biggest blemishes and never looks heavy or unnatural. I need to repurchase this actually, it’s a dreamy buy.

I follow this up with a touch of powder – even though my skin ain’t the best right now, I think this routine really works. I use the Collection Pressed Powder (£1.99) very lightly all over my skin, this adds a touch of coverage and also sets my makeup, keeping shine away throughout the day. Only a tiiiiny smattering is needed, but it’s actually quite good considering the price.

Finally, I sweep on my favourite Revlon Powder Blush (£7.99) – a truly beautiful product that I reach for most days. Seen here is Racy Rose, a skin-enhancing perky pink that looks at home on my skin tone. It blends seamlessly and really perks up the whole face. Beautiful!

Have you tried any of these budget buys?