The best budget beauty buys

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

Last year was without doubt the year of the beauty blender. A new way to apply foundation and concealer, this ingenious invention leaves your skin looking high-definition flawless. Furthermore, if you use it damp (which is recommended) it ensures any excess product is taken away from the skin so you’re left looking au natural with no cakiness in sight. But, with the beauty blender coming in at a whopping £16, it’s not something everyone can afford for fork out on. We are, after all, talking about a sponge. However, the Real Techniques version is not only exactly the same, with a handy flat side to it, we may even prefer it. Needless to say, for a fraction of the price we’re super big fans.

£5.99, boots.com