Beauty on a budget

Skincare

Dermatologist Dr. Benjamin Barankin shares his top bargain buys.

1| CETAPHIL GENTLE SKIN CLEANSER, $10

"This is a classic. I recommend it for every skin type because there's almost no chance of a reaction or irritation."

2| CLEAN & CLEAR BLACKHEAD CLEARING SCRUB WITH 2% SALICYLIC ACID, $9

"Salicylic acid is the best ingredient for penetrating blocked pores. It helps dry out new breakouts and exfoliates blackheads,too. It also provides your skin with a mild chemical exfoliation, so it has some anti-aging benefits."

3| NEUTROGENA NORWEGIAN FORMULA HAND CREAM, $9

"This just does the job. It provides a thick barrier, so even if you wash your hands a lot, your skin is still protected. It works well on really dry or cracked skin."

4| JERGENS SHEA BUTTER SKIN ENRICHING MOISTURIZER, $9

"It has shea butter,which is extremely moisturizing and has anti-inflammatory properties, so it's very soothing. This also has a really nice and long-lasting consistency."

5| LA ROCHE POSAY ACTIVE C ANTIWRINKLE TREATMENT, $45 *worth the splurge* "Vitamin C minimizes fine lines and brightens up your complexion. I like this product because it contains an active, stable form of vitamin C,which makes it much more effective for those pesky wrinkles."

HAIR

Hairstylist Justin German shares his bargain hair buys

1| PANTENE PRO-V ALWAYS SMOOTH ANTI-FRIZZ SERUM, $10

"Just a couple of pumps of this silicone-based product controls flyaways and adds shine. You can use it on wet or dry hair to tame frizz."

2| CLAIROL NICE'N EASY ROOT TOUCHUP,$9

"Root touch-up kits are the perfect way to lengthen the time between salon visits. You'll save hundreds of dollars, and you won't run the risk of overprocessing your hair or changing your professionally done hue."

3| GOODY VELCRO ROLLERS, $17 for 31 *worth the splurge*

"These are perfect for travel or everyday use. They don't even take up a lot of room because you can fit smaller rollers inside larger ones. Plus, they never break or wear down - you'll have them forever."

MAKEUP

Makeup artist Diana Carreiro shares her beauty bargains

1| QUO MAKEUP BRUSH SET, $37 *worth the splurge*

"Good brushes boost the quality of every type of makeup you put on your face, just like good shoes elevate an expensive outfit.

2| BONNEBELL EYE DEFINER IN BLACK INK, $2

"I always have this in my kit. It's a deep, dark

black that goes on smoothly. I also like the traditional wood pencil because you can sharpen it to a fine point."

3| REVLON BEYOND NATURAL DEFINING MASCARA IN BLACK, $10

"This is a good everyday mascara. It gives you natural-looking, long lashes without any clumps. I use it for beauty shoots because it's not obvious when you see it up close."

4| ANNABELLE DUO BLUSH IN IMMORTAL CORAL,$8

"Coral is flattering on almost every skin tone. You can wear it all year round and pair it with a bronzer in the summer to get that perfect pinched-cheek look."

5| BURT'S BEES REPLENISHING LIP BALM WITH POMEGRANATE OIL, $5

"Everything I use is cruelty-free, so I love the natural ingredients in this product. It's the perfect nude base, with just a hint of colour."

6| Q-TIPS PURSE PACK, $3

"Q-tips are great for fixing mistakes, cleaning up around the eyes and using as backup brushes in a pinch. I once applied makeup to politicians in Moscow using them because my brushes were

lost in transit."

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