Stealing a thread title from years ago: Cheapo products that work really well?

[crystalgall]

Saw this thread from 2012 and thought an updated one would be good (haven't seen something similar since then). Especially for facial products.

For me
Cetaphil cleanser. One of those it should be bad for you but actually as someone with acne prone skin it's great.

What else?

Word of warning - I have tried the Nivea eye make up remover and it makes my eyes sting. Vichy is really good but around £10 so not cheap but cheaper than the Lancôme one.

Garnier 2-in-1 makeup remover - as good as if not better than Clinique's Take The Day Off.

Superdrug Hot Cloth Cleanser.

Lidl shower creme, the almond oil one. They also did a limited edition hyacinth scented one which was gorgeous.

Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque - American I think but available on Amazon.

Weleda Skin Food moisturiser.

Original Source Mint shower gel as a clarifying shampoo £1 at Poundland
No.7 Stay Perfect tube mascara - stays put on my oily eyelids £12.95 at Boots
Barry M Liquid Eye liner - also does not budge £4.79 at Superdrug
Garnier Oil Infused Micellar Cleansing Water £3.99 for a big bottle at Boots
L'Oreal Paris Studio Pro Boost It Volume hair mousse £2.23 offer at Superdrug - non-sticky hair mousse, big bottle
Barry M Illuminating Strobing Cream £4.49 at Superdrug, a fraction of the price of the £34 Becca Shimmering Skin Perfecter

Asda N'spa hot cloth cleanser is fab

Superdrug Vit E night and day cream. Currently £2.99 each but buy-one-get-one-half-price.

Bourgois healthy mix serum. A bottle lasts ages and it's fab.

Maybelline Glitter It nail polish. Really cheap and stays on forever. Glitter makes me happy.

ELnett hair spray.

Boots simply sensitive protecting day moisturiser spf15. Costs about £2 and my acne prone skin adores it!

Aveeno hand cream is the best.

Soap & Glory one heck of a blot powder is ace.

Another praise for Garnier make up remover 2in1 for sensitive eyes - love it!

Sleek iDivine eyeshadow palettes. Great colour ways, loads of pigment, cheap as chips and often on special offer.

I have never tried the Sleek blusters. I feel a little walk to Boots looming.

Waitrose Essentials shower gels and hand washes SECONDED! They're great scents, and really good formulations. And buttons.