Hi my dear lasses,
I know how it is to want to look your best but can't afford big brands. I've tried both of the categories and I will make you a list with the best beauty items that in spite of their price, they can compete with those luxury products we crave for.
1.Shampoo - my favorite cheaper shampoo is Advance Tehniques Ultimate Volume from Avon with Collagen
It is a clear beautiful scented shampoo, that even if it dedicated to fine hair, it works for all hair types. It makes your hair so smooth and silky yet gives volume and for its price it is a bargain - only 6 $ (4.5 Euros) for 350 ml.
2.Conditioner - Nivea diamond gloss with liquid keratin
Keratin hair treatments smooth out and straighten wavy or curly hair, making the hair shine. This white conditioner is very thick and smells heavenly (like professional products that are used in hair salons). It spreads easily on the hair and washing it off is not a hassle. Also it leaves your hair incredibly soft. It costs 5 $ (3.5 E) for 200 ml.
3.Shower gel - Yves Rocher Organic Raspberry
Well this delicious shower gel makes me feel like a princess. It is one of my favorites and i adore the fact that its made only with organic components.
When you apply it, you feel like you are in a garden full of berries, it makes you feel alive and optimist. The scent lasts for hours on your skin and lives it smooth.
It costs 9$ (7.5E) for a big 400ml bottle.
4. Hand and foot scrub mask- Planet spa Avon-Blissfully Nourishing with Shea Butter
For me it is very important that a product has great ingredients, but also a nice smell. This intensive treatment for dry, rough skin - hands and feet-smells like a gourmand butter pecan ice cream. Yum!
Its easy to apply, and has great results if you use it at least 2 times a week. Really luxurious for only
9$ (7.5 E) for 75 ml.
5.Hand and body lotion- Rosebud and Blossom -A posy full of Peonies
Just like the previous choices, this bio lotion is free from parabens and artificial colours, great for your hands and skin. The delicate scent of peonies relaxes you after a warm shower. I truly love this product because it does not leave my skin to oily or too dry, but its composition is perfect.
Also i like the glass bottle. It looks vintage and chic.
It costs around 7$ (4 Euros) for 275 ml.
6. Perfume
I don't know your taste in perfumes, you maybe like the soft-romantic ones, or the oriental-vanilla ones. I like 2 perfumes from Yves Rocher that are affordable- you can find them in the purse sized version for only 13 $ (10E).
So the first one is for day time, summer eau de toilette called Flower party. And I have done a review for it on this blog, you can search it.
Also I recommend for a colder season or evening occasions the "So elixir purple" eau de parfum. A warm spicy, floral scent with a gourmand twist.
You won't fail with these perfumes, they smell really posh and expensive.
I know how it is to want to look your best but can't afford big brands. I've tried both of the categories and I will make you a list with the best beauty items that in spite of their price, they can compete with those luxury products we crave for.
- Hair and body
1.Shampoo - my favorite cheaper shampoo is Advance Tehniques Ultimate Volume from Avon with Collagen
It is a clear beautiful scented shampoo, that even if it dedicated to fine hair, it works for all hair types. It makes your hair so smooth and silky yet gives volume and for its price it is a bargain - only 6 $ (4.5 Euros) for 350 ml.
2.Conditioner - Nivea diamond gloss with liquid keratin
Keratin hair treatments smooth out and straighten wavy or curly hair, making the hair shine. This white conditioner is very thick and smells heavenly (like professional products that are used in hair salons). It spreads easily on the hair and washing it off is not a hassle. Also it leaves your hair incredibly soft. It costs 5 $ (3.5 E) for 200 ml.
3.Shower gel - Yves Rocher Organic Raspberry
Well this delicious shower gel makes me feel like a princess. It is one of my favorites and i adore the fact that its made only with organic components.
When you apply it, you feel like you are in a garden full of berries, it makes you feel alive and optimist. The scent lasts for hours on your skin and lives it smooth.
It costs 9$ (7.5E) for a big 400ml bottle.
4. Hand and foot scrub mask- Planet spa Avon-Blissfully Nourishing with Shea Butter
For me it is very important that a product has great ingredients, but also a nice smell. This intensive treatment for dry, rough skin - hands and feet-smells like a gourmand butter pecan ice cream. Yum!
Its easy to apply, and has great results if you use it at least 2 times a week. Really luxurious for only
9$ (7.5 E) for 75 ml.
5.Hand and body lotion- Rosebud and Blossom -A posy full of Peonies
Just like the previous choices, this bio lotion is free from parabens and artificial colours, great for your hands and skin. The delicate scent of peonies relaxes you after a warm shower. I truly love this product because it does not leave my skin to oily or too dry, but its composition is perfect.
Also i like the glass bottle. It looks vintage and chic.
It costs around 7$ (4 Euros) for 275 ml.
6. Perfume
I don't know your taste in perfumes, you maybe like the soft-romantic ones, or the oriental-vanilla ones. I like 2 perfumes from Yves Rocher that are affordable- you can find them in the purse sized version for only 13 $ (10E).
So the first one is for day time, summer eau de toilette called Flower party. And I have done a review for it on this blog, you can search it.
Also I recommend for a colder season or evening occasions the "So elixir purple" eau de parfum. A warm spicy, floral scent with a gourmand twist.
You won't fail with these perfumes, they smell really posh and expensive.
- Face
7. Face cream for day time : Anew vitale .
I use this cream every single day, it is brilliant! It has spf 25, brilliant You feel the complexion energized and smooth, reduces the signs of stress, it makes it firm and all the fine lines are gone. This is a +30 cream so if you are younger, don't use this. Price? 22 $ (25E) but there are a lot of sales on Avon catalogs so keep your eyes open. For 50 ml and what it does, it is an acceptable price.
8. Argan oil for night time- also for cuticles, eye area, hair.
This is a multi purpose miraculous product, that I strongly advise you to have. I don't use too many night serums or creams, I am just applying good old argan oil on my whole face after I washed it, and leave it over night. The result is like I had a 200$ face treatment
It costs in the range of 18-25 $ (14-20 E) for 60 ml, and you can order it online or just get it from a herbal store.
I wrote an article on my blog about the other uses of the argan oil that you could read.
9. Face mask - Clear Skin Avon pore penetrating black mineral mask- with salicylic acid 0.5%
The salicylic acid has an anti-inflammatory action ideal for greasy and acne troubled skin types.
I am using it 3 times a week and you can really see the difference.What it does is to deeply clean the pores from all the excessive sebum your skin produces. The black color comes from cosmetic pigment -iron oxides. I think its a bargain for 7$ (9E).
10. Face cleansing gel -Yves Rocher Pure Calmille
I have used this for years, and have gone through multiple bottles. It doesn't foam too much, which I love, it smells pleasant (contains camomile that calms the skin) and leaves your skin nice and smooth. Not dried out like similar products do. It cleans your make up also your pores. If it accidentally gets in your eye, its ok! No tears at all, ladies. Like all Yves Rocher products this is made out of natural ingredients.
It costs 6$ (4E) for a 200 ml bottle.
That is all for today, hoped it helped. I will make soon a list of 10 affordable makeup brands for a million dollar look.
Love,
Sophie
I use this cream every single day, it is brilliant! It has spf 25, brilliant You feel the complexion energized and smooth, reduces the signs of stress, it makes it firm and all the fine lines are gone. This is a +30 cream so if you are younger, don't use this. Price? 22 $ (25E) but there are a lot of sales on Avon catalogs so keep your eyes open. For 50 ml and what it does, it is an acceptable price.
8. Argan oil for night time- also for cuticles, eye area, hair.
This is a multi purpose miraculous product, that I strongly advise you to have. I don't use too many night serums or creams, I am just applying good old argan oil on my whole face after I washed it, and leave it over night. The result is like I had a 200$ face treatment
It costs in the range of 18-25 $ (14-20 E) for 60 ml, and you can order it online or just get it from a herbal store.
I wrote an article on my blog about the other uses of the argan oil that you could read.
9. Face mask - Clear Skin Avon pore penetrating black mineral mask- with salicylic acid 0.5%
The salicylic acid has an anti-inflammatory action ideal for greasy and acne troubled skin types.
I am using it 3 times a week and you can really see the difference.What it does is to deeply clean the pores from all the excessive sebum your skin produces. The black color comes from cosmetic pigment -iron oxides. I think its a bargain for 7$ (9E).
10. Face cleansing gel -Yves Rocher Pure Calmille
I have used this for years, and have gone through multiple bottles. It doesn't foam too much, which I love, it smells pleasant (contains camomile that calms the skin) and leaves your skin nice and smooth. Not dried out like similar products do. It cleans your make up also your pores. If it accidentally gets in your eye, its ok! No tears at all, ladies. Like all Yves Rocher products this is made out of natural ingredients.
It costs 6$ (4E) for a 200 ml bottle.
That is all for today, hoped it helped. I will make soon a list of 10 affordable makeup brands for a million dollar look.
Love,
Sophie
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