There is nothing better than when you find a high street beauty product that actually works. Even better when the worlds best makeup artist are using some bargain beauties.
Amongst their favourites are serums and lipsticks which do not break the bank, even Kim Kardashian West’s makeup artist has a £9 favourite.
Here are the bargain beauty buys that the world’s best makeup artists love…
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Weleda Skin Food Cream – £12.50
Margot Robbie’s makeup artist Pati Dubroff uses this product in her skincare and makeup routine. It is a versatile product which can be used under makeup to treat dry areas and prime the skin or on top for a dewy highlighter. Skin food is a saviour for people with dry, rough skin on the face, elbows, hands and feet. It has extracts of viola tricolour, calendula and chamomile, in a rich base of oils and beeswax to get your skin back to its best.
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Burt’s Bees Lipstick – £9.99
Makeup artist Hung Vanngo creates amazing looks for Selena Gomez, Sophie Turner and Jennifer Lawrence regularly. His choice for an everyday lipstick is this cheap and wonderful Burt’s Bee lipstick. He told W Magazine “These lipsticks are great for a little punch of color in a hydrating formula. They’re great for everyday because they’re easy to apply on the go and are comfortable to wear”. There are 12 shades of satin-smooth colours which create a range of pinks, colars, nudes, mauves, berries and reds. It is enriched with moisturising ingredients such as moringa and raspberry seed oils to work to keep your lips feeling moist and hydrated all day. It is also 60% made from recycled materials (the packaging).
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Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara – £10.99
Makeup and Youtube star Lisa Eldridge revealed this £10.99 mascara was her favourite mascara and is her everyday essential. It gives the false lashes look without the fuss of applying false lashes. It only creates volume at the base of the lashes for a better effect and look. This product makes eyes look bigger and bolder, even lengthens.
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L’OREAL Voluminous Mascara – £9
Kim Kardashian West’s long-term makeup artist, Mario Dedivanovic, has this £9 mascara as his holy grail product. He has used it on Kim for over ten years and will always end up going back to it no matter how many others he tries. This mascara makes lashes look visibly thicker and longer, the brushes fibres coat lashes fully with little effort.
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Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Colour Precision Glide Eye Liner – £17
Nikki Wolff loves this pencil for a smoked out winged eyeliner, this creamy pencil has amazing colour pay off and has a smudge-able texture that dries down. Once it has dried down it stays put. It is a buildable eye liner which lasts 14 hours, it features an ultra-fine tip which is also waterproof. There are six shades to choose from and all work the sam.
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B. Cassie Lomas Sheer Liquid Illuminator Highlighter – £9.99
Cassie Lomas who is Perrie Edwards’ makeup artist loves this illuminator and is one of her favourites. She also loves Iconic London’s glow drops. She collaborated with B.Makeup to bring this vegan friendly product. It is a multi-purpose illuminator adds a hint of radiance for glowy skin. It is vegan friendly that can be use bed before foundation or on top for a highlighter.
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NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream Liquid Lipstick – £6
Before Kylie Jenner came out with her lip kits, her makeup artist Ariel Tejada loved using NYX soft matte lip cream on Kylie. It is a moisturising and long wearing lip product which is lightweight on the lips. It is a highly pigmented lip cream which is good for everyday wear and for beginners.
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IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Flat Top Buffing Brush – £35
Makeup artist, Patrick Ta, has been using this brush to create a silky smooth base. He does makeup on Gigi Hadid, Taylor Hill, Bella Hadid and many more. This brush still remains his favourite for foundation. It is an easy to use and can also apply loose and pressed powder. It is densely packed with cruelty-free hairs that do not fall out. It is a must have tool for an airbrushed look.
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L’Oreal Paris Glow Mon Amour Highlighting Drops – £9.99
This £9.99 product is a favourite of Beyonce’s makeup artist, Sir John. He likes them as they add a fresh look to the face and makes you look really awake. He applies the highlighter drops around the tear ducts to make his eyes look like he has a had a lot of sleep. It is highly pigmented with illuminator which blends seamlessly for easy application and a luminous glow. It is a perfect alternative for a highlighter when doing a no makeup makeup look.
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Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème – £30
Makeup artist Nam Vo loves this eye cream to tackle dark circles as it sits well under makeup and is full of vitamin C for a brightening effect. It is also a lover for many celebrities as it targets and reduces the look of dark circles, wrinkles and fine lines. It is inspired by banana powder which is used to brighten under eyes. It does not stop there, it also improves concealer wear and creates a good canvas for makeup.
