B&M is selling a £3 beauty buy for ‘smoother & nourished skin' – and it's £50 cheaper than branded version
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B&M's budget buy promises to give you a facial in one step
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Drunk Elephant's facial masque is priced at £62
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B&M facial
However, B&M's
The £2.99 product, infused with AHAs to gently exfoliate and smooth your skin.
It also contains liquorice root to brighten and nourish the complexion and promises to make you feel like you've had a facial, in just one step.
The 50ml bottle is vegan and suitable for all skin types, so you don' t have to worry about any rashes or irritation.
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Face Facts recommends using the product weekly to maintain healthy and glowing looking skin.
The skincare brand said: "Treat your skin to an at home facial with Face Facts One-Step
Mini
Facial.
"Infused with AHAs and liquorice root, for smoother and nourished skin."
£50 cheaper than branded product
The budget buy is over £50 cheaper than
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The premium buy is also vegan and promises to smooth skin, fade spots, and reduce redness.
However it is not an exact like for like product, as it contains different ingredients, such as plant oils marula, chia, fermented green tea, and pumpkin seeds.
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L'Oreal
Paris
Triple Active Day Moisturiser Dry and Sensitive Skin
is another budget product that proves that you don't need to break the bank to look your best.
The £7.99 buy promises "long lasting hydration" for all skin types and protection against free radicals and the harmful effects of the sun.
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Enriched with Ceramide and Vitamin B5, the cream helps to reinforce the skin's protective surface, making it feel more comfortable.
A description reads: "The L'OrÉal Paris laboratories created Triple Active to provide long lasting hydration to all skin types.
"Triple Active comes from the association of advanced active ingredients and luxurious textures to reveal more beautiful-looking skin."
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