There are hundreds of beauty products available for us to choose from. Within the same category of products, there can be a very wide difference in the price range and this can leave you wondering if you are doing yourself a disservice by not investing in a high end product.

Knowing where to splurge and where to save can help you make a decision as to which products are an investment and which ones are not.

For the Eyes:

The eyes are an important part of any makeup look and so, you would want to look freshly made up all day long. Eyeshadow is an essential part of this and you would want it to look beautiful all day. In order to do this, you would need to:

Splurge on Eyeshadow primer – A good eyeshadow primer is a must for long lasting eye makeup. You will know that you have a good eyeshadow primer if even the cheapest eyeshadow stays in place for many hours to come.

Try:

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion for R399 from RubyBox Online Store

Save On Eyeshadow – Eyeshadow is all about colour and as long as you apply the right colours for your eyes over a good eyeshadow primer, no matter how much it cost, it should stay in place.

Try:

Essence Sun Club Eyeshadow Palette for R30 at Clicks

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For the Body:

Save on body moisturisers – There are a lot of low cost body moisturising products that can leave your skin feeling soft and hydrated. Trusted brands such as Johnson’s, Vaseline and Dawn are reasonably priced and do a good job for your skin. What you need to ensure is that you get a product targeted at your skin type such as sensitive skin or dry skin. Of course, you are free to indulge in the high-end stuff, but if are on a budget, you can still receive the skin care you deserve with the lower priced body moisturisers.

Try:

Oh So Heavenly Ultra Moisturising Body Cream for R26.99 at Clicks Stores

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For the Hair

Splurge on Hairstyling tools – When you comb or brush your hair, it can create tension that can damage, weaken and break your hair. This is why you would want tools that are gentle on your hair, but still help you style your hair beautifully. Boar Bristle Brushes, though costly, are a fantastic investment for any hair type as they are gentle on your hair, but provide a smooth brush.

Also, splurging on heating tools such as a blow dryer or flatiron will help to minimise heat exposure and, thus, damage to the hair.

Try: ghd Eclipse Hair Iron, R2 899 at selected Hair Salons

Save on 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner- Cheaper shampoos and conditioners are very effective for giving you healthy clean hair each time you wash. A salon treatment is good to splurge on every now and then, but for day to day use, a reasonably priced 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner can be all you need.

Try: Johnson’s Balancing 3-in-1 Shampoo, R33.99 at most retailers

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For the Face

Splurge on Foundation – The best foundation is one where people cannot tell that you are wearing it. Most of the best foundations available cost quite a lot of money, but they are worth it. A flawless finish that hides imperfections and lasts for many hours is a good investment.

Try: Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Sponge-On Cream Makeup for R295 at Elizabeth Arden Counters in department stores.

Save on Makeup Remover – The ingredients in makeup removers are generally the same. Naturally, you would want to choose one suitable for your skin type, such as a gentle one for those with sensitive skin.

Try: Classique Cleansing Wipes, R17.99 at Pharmacies

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For the Nails

When it comes to nail polish, a super glossy look and the long lasting effect is usually the desired result. A great way to achieve this is by getting a good quality top coat that you can put on top of your normal nail polish. You can spend a lot of money on a top coat, but save on various colour nail polishes.

Splurge on a top coat – it will seal in the colour and give a long lasting lovely glossy finish for your nail polish, regardless of its price.

Try: Essie 3 Way Glaze, R109.99 at Dischem

Save on nail polish – With a good top coat, your nail polish does not have to cost much. The top coat will seal in the colour and it will last for a few days without chipping.

Try: Essence Colour and Go nail polish, R19.99 at Clicks

Of course, it is up to you to decide which products you feel you need to spoil yourself with and which ones are within your budget range. So next time you need to choose which products to splurge on, you will be aware of where the better investment will be.