Celebrities love these beauty products (and they're all under £10)

Telegraph

26-02-2025

We all love a bargain, whether it's for our gardens, wardrobes or makeup bags, and it seems even celebrities aren't immune. Last week, Catherine Bailey, former model and wife of photographer David Bailey, revealed her penchant for slathering £3.50 Bepanthen nappy ointment on her face when it's really dry. Joanna Lumley, on our screens again in Amandaland, has often extolled the virtues of Astral face cream (£4), telling the Sunday Times, 'it's cheap as chips, has never been tested on animals and is the only thing I've never developed an allergy to.' Singer Kylie Minogue is a fan of another low-cost potion: Ponds Cold Cream which retails for anything from £3.50-£11.
Celebrity makeup artist Caroline Barnes says she has seen huge growth in the performance – and popularity – of low price skincare in recent years. 'Low-cost skincare and makeup has dramatically improved in the last five years or so,' she says. 'The pigments used are far superior now, the colours are better and it wears well throughout the day.'
Indeed advances in technology combined with increased competition in the marketplace means it's easier than ever to find an impressive product in the bargain aisles of Superdrug and Boots. Here are some celebrity favourites worth considering for your bathroom cabinet.
Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream, £7.95
Reese Witherspoon and Scarlett Johansson are among the celebrity fans of this eye cream - which includes caffeine, a natural anti-oxidant which may help reduce puffiness and dark circles. Witherspoon's makeup artist can be frequently found on Instagram explaining how she also uses it under the eyes to prevent concealer from creasing. A great new find.
Find it at Sephora
NYX Professional Makeup 'Worth the Hype' Waterproof Mascara, £9.50
Holly Willoughby' s makeup artist Patsy O' Neill calls Worth The Hype, 'An ideal mascara for short lashes in need of added length and volume. 'The brush coats even the smallest lash hairs,' she explains, 'without feeling heavy or clumping together. At this price it's definitely worth a try.'
While you're looking at the brand, also check out the NYX Professional Buttermelt Blush, £8.99, from Boots a stalwart of many makeup artists' kits. The product texture is standout, a soft, buttery powder available in many pretty colours and it behaves like a really expensive product. Caroline Barnes often uses this on Kylie Minogue.
Find it at Boots
Weleda Skin Food, £9.50
Celebrity fans of this rich, balmy cream include Adele, Hailey Bieber and Victoria Beckham who posted a photograph of herself on Instagram using it as an inflight mask to keep her skin hydrated and moisturised. This brand has been growing organic plants for over a century and is synonymous with thoughtful and sustainable products. I love the calendula and chamomile fragrance of this balm and always have a tube in my bathroom cabinet. It's also great on elbows or dry, cracked heels.
Aveeno Daily Moisturising Body Lotion, £9
This hardworking product has a plethora of high profile fans including Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston who has said she thinks she's been using this body moisturiser since she was 15 years old. Very good for sensitive skins, this unscented body lotion is moisturising and blended with calming oatmeal.
Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Rose, £6.49,
Margot Robbie told British Vogue that she is relatively low-maintenance when 'off-duty' and likes to use this inexpensive Burt's Bees lip balm made from beeswax, coconut oil and shea butter in Rose colour which gives lips a pretty, natural rosy glow.
L'Oreal Paris Lumi Le Glass Highlighter Stick, £8.60,
Actress Elle Fanning's makeup artist said she used this highlighter on the actress at this year's Golden Globes. A good makeup bag staple for touch-ups throughout the day, the colour isn't at all frosty and the texture feels expensive. Use it on the high part of the cheekbones, on the bridge of the nose or on the cupid's bow.
Weleda Citrus Hand and Nail Cream, £9.98
Helen Mirren told British Vogue she always has a little tube of this hand cream in her 'swagger' bag - the name she gives her makeup bag. Mirren says she loves the uplifting lemony scent of this rich emollient which instantly sinks into parched, dry hands. Perfect at this time of year.
Pond's Moisturising Cold Cream, £6.99
Celebrity fans of this moisturiser include Kylie and Dolly Parton who says she always goes back to this it even though she has lots of more expensive ones. It's a blend of mineral oil and water and has a really creamy texture and it can also be used as a makeup remover.