The Debrief: We’ve tried and tested hundreds of products, so you don’t have to
Recent research
said that the average UK individual spends £4,500 on their beauty spend
per year. Let that sink in. Consider how many months rent that is, how
many holidays and fabulous - like Manolo Blahnik scale stunning - shoes
you could buy with that hefty amount. With living expenses and salaries
no longer existing in tandem any cash we can squirrel away is welcomed.
In an effort to make your pennies mean more we’ve spent the last few
years (yes, really) testing out the best beauty products the high street
has to offer and most importantly, which are direct dupes of the spenny
designer stuff. Need a new lippy? Get the best nude on the market for
just £1.99. Have curly hair? Here’s which shampoos work and don’t cost
an arm and a leg. For all your beauty queries scroll on…
The Best Nude Lipstick You’ll Ever Buy And It’s £1.99
Spoiler: This Natural Collection shade looks better than anything SpaceNK has to offer.
We Tried Out The Best Suncreams For Oily Skin
Spoiler: The winner, from Soap & Glory, costs less than your last Uber Eats bill.
Budget Teeth Whitening Options You Can Do At Home
Spoiler: Ever heard of Coconut Pulling? You can get that superstar glint without resorting to a dentist.
Which Nail Varnishes Last The Longest? We Put Them To The Chip Test
Spoiler: It wasn’t the most expensive!
We Tried All The Highlighters To Find Out Which One Would Most-Likely Blind Julie From Accounts
Spoiler: Nars beat Charlotte Tilbury but did any brand match Topshop’s glow?
Tried And Tested: The Best Beauty Buys For Curly Hair On The High Street
Spoiler: Yeah specialist shops have curly girls covered, but so does Superdrug it turns out!
The Best Fake Tans For Pale Skin, Tried And Tested On Actual Pale Skin
Spoiler: It costs a mere £4.99 to get that golden glow.
Tried And Tested: Brow Products That Won't Budge
Spoiler: You can buy the winner from Superdrug’s website right now!
New Look’s £3.99 Eyeliner Is Totally Underrated
Spoiler: We put them to the smudge test.
Reddit Users Share The Drugstore Beauty Dupes They Think Are Better Than The Originals
