31 budget buys to keep your beauty routine up to date
You don't have to spend big to get big results
By Mamta Mody April 13th, 2017
The latest beauty innovations can cost you more than a small country’s GDP. But what if we told you that it doesn’t always have to be that way? Stroll through department store aisles or the budget section on shopping websites, and you’ll notice a wave of advanced formulas with real data to back their claims up. Whether it’s smart hair ties that put an end to kinks and splits, budge-proof lipsticks or anti-ageing creams that are as effective as a face-lift, there’s a beauty innovation for every wallet out there. We check out 31 budget buys that promise to take your beauty routine to the next level.
Best beauty products under Rs 300:
Nail paints, conditioners and a genius razor that will halve the time you spend in the bathroom.
Gilette Venus Breeze Razor, Rs 299.
Tresemmé Beauty Full Volume Conditioner, Rs 204
Nykaa Pastel Nail Enamel, Rs 179
Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel, Rs 199
L’Oreal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Oil-in-Cream, Rs 135
Garnier Color Naturals Hair Colour, Rs 200
Lakmé Complexion Care Cream, Rs 290
Best beauty products under Rs 500:
Long-haired beauties, rejoice. Invisibobble’s smart hair ties are just what your mane needs right now.
L’Oreal Paris Micellar Water, Rs 475
Matrix Opti.Care Split End Serum, Rs 390
Sephora Pomegranate Mask, Rs 430
Vaseline Deep Restore Spray Lotion, Rs 380
Invisibobble Bands, Rs 350 onwards (for a set of 3)
Lotus Herbals UV Screen Matte Gel, Rs 395
Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer, Rs 475
Pantene Pro-V Hair Fall Control Shampoo, Rs 400 (675ml)
Best beauty products under Rs 1,000:
Allow B:Blunt’s dry shampoo to be your one-man rescue team on a bad hair day.
ColorBar 3D Matte Lip Color, Rs 750
Bblunt Back To Life Dry Shampoo, Rs 550
L'Oréal Paris Mat Magique 12H Bright Matte Foundation, Rs 595
Lakmé 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip and Cheek Color, Rs 575
Chambor Extreme Wear Transferproof Liquid Lipstick, Rs 845
Olay Total Effects 7-in-One Anti-Ageing Day Cream, Rs 799
Maybelline New York Falsies Push-up Drama Mascara, Rs 550
NYX HD Concealer Wand, Rs 525
Best beauty products under Rs 2,000:
Indulgence never felt (or looked) this good.
Avon Anew Essential Super Serum, Rs 2,000
YBP Make-up Perfecting Sponge, Rs 1,200
Yves Rocher Multi-Protection Fluid SPF 50, Rs 1,325
The Face Shop Cushion Foundation, Rs 1,690
The Body Shop Shade Adjusting Drops, Rs 1,750
Revlon Colorstay Whipped Crème Makeup, Rs 1,125
Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum, Rs 1,950
Oriflame Diamond Cellular Multi-Perfection Eye Treatment, Rs 1,599
Pond’s Age Miracle Firm And Lift Serum Massager, Rs 1,299
Panasonic Hair Styler EH-KA22, Rs 1,195