10 affordable skincare brands that you’ll love

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1. The Ordinary

The Ordinary is a beauty brand known for developing skincare products that don’t come with the added nonsense. The ingredients are pure and are all listed on the packaging without any confusion. The products are cheap, which is why this is a crowd favourite.

Price range: $9.80 to $24.90

Our favourite product: The Ordinary’s hyaluronic acid serum provides intense hydration for a low price of $12.90.

Where to buy:

• Priceline
• MYER
• ASOS

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2. THE INKEY LIST

For advanced skincare at a cheap price, you must try THE INKEY LIST. The aim behind the brand is to make skincare easy to understand and affordable so that you can tailor your product choice to whatever mood your skin is in.

Price range: $10 to $20

Our favourite product: If you want the superstar ingredient known as retinol, you must try this Retinol Serum that is priced at a low $20. It promotes cell turnover and can transform the way your skin looks. You can read all about retinol here.

Where to buy:

• Sephora
• ASOS
• Cult Beauty

3. Blessed by Nature

For Australia-made and ethically sourced beauty products, this is the brand to know. Blessed by Nature develops products that nourish with natural skin-loving ingredients.

Price range: $9 to $20

Our favourite product: For $13, you can pick up the Blessed By Nature Retoning Facial Scrub that consists of only pure ingredients. You can shop it here.

Where to buy:

• Priceline
• Aussie Health Products

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4. Revolution Skincare

Revolution creates great makeup and even better skincare. With a range of oils, serums, face masks and moisturisers, this brand is one to watch. The products are fuss-free so that you know exactly what you are putting on your face – and the prices are hard to beat.

Price range: $11 to $20

Our favourite product: For $20, we recommend trying the Gold Elixir serum. It’s infused with rosehip seed oil which means it’s really nourishing.

Where to buy:

• ASOS
• eBay

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5. Sukin Naturals

Sukin Naturals creates natural products that both perform well and are set at an affordable price. The brand prides itself on including only the good stuff and none of the bad – which is probably the reason why the skincare products change the skin for the better.

Price range: $5.30 to $30

Our favourite product: The Coffee & Coconut Exfoliating Mask is $17 for a lot of product. It leaves your skin feeling refreshed and cleaner than it did before. You can shop it here.

Where to buy:

• Chemist Warehouse
• Coles
• Priceline

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6. Simple Skin

Simple Skin develops products that are best suited for sensitive skin types as the ingredients used are replicates of what’s already present in healthy skin. The brand carries a strong focus towards the environment by aiming to create biodegradable packaging.

Price range: $5 to $19

Our favourite product: Priced at just $7, the Water Boost Micellar Cleansing Water gets every bit of makeup, oil and dirt off the face while moisturising at the same time.

Where to buy:

• Chemist Warehouse
• Target Australia
• Priceline

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7. Essano

Another brand built around natural ingredients and packaging that is kind to the environment is Essano. It started with products including rosehip oil which is immensely nourishing, but the brand has now developed into other oils like coconut and argan.

Price range: $6 to $35

Our favourite product: The Rosehip Gentle Foaming Cleanser does a great job at cleaning the skin without stripping the natural moisture barrier.

Where to buy:

• Chemist Warehouse
• Priceline

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8. Pixi Beauty

Pixi Beauty develops skincare products that don’t come with any fuss but provide the ultimate glow. The ingredients are formulated to naturally enhance youthfulness and allow the skin to feel and look its very best, regardless of age.

Price range: $16 to $38

Our favourite product: The Glow Tonic is a bestselling product for good reason. You can pick up the 100ml for $28 and experience the gentle exfoliator to brighter skin.

Where to buy:

• Sephora
• Adore Beauty
• Target Australia

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9. Yes To

The natural beauty products from Yes To are made from fruit and vegetables. Some of the brand’s most popular lines are made from coconut, cucumber and tomato. We love that Yes To uses natural ingredients to create performing skincare.

Price range: $6 to $25

Our favourite product: The Coconut Cleansing Wipes are priced at just $8 and feel great on the skin. They get rid of makeup but leave your skin feeling soft and supple.

Where to buy:

• Priceline
• eBay
• ASOS

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10. Glow Lab

Skincare products from Glow Lab are made from natural ingredients but they also perform well. The products are scientifically proven to help the skin and the fact that they are affordable makes them even better.

Price range: $5 to $30

Our favourite product: For $19, you can pick up the Night Cream and it will seriously change your skin. It nourishes and hydrates, but also promotes skin renewal which can help with texture.

Where to buy:

• Priceline
• eBay