BEAUTY: 5 UNDER 5

As we approach April, I can almost feel the sky getting brighter and the days getting longer. One of my favourite things about this time of the year is how versatile the weather can be; one day you're walking around in shorts and the next you can't leave the house without an umbrella. 

For me, April is the time I start transitioning from winter make-up to lighter and brighter spring make-up. It's perfect because you can just about get away with anything: Lighter shades, deep darks, pretty pastels... However, as a uni student on a very, very tight budget (one I don't always stick to) I like to look for quality products at an affordable price, which is why I wanted to share these items with you. As it says in the title, every item listed is under £5; a relatively low price for make-up.

1. Kiko Smart Lip-Pencil, Coral, £1.90

Kiko is a brand I've recently been introduced to and I could not love it more. I'm still trying to understand how they manage to have such high quality products for prices as low as- as you can see- £1.90. This lip-pencil is an obsession of mine and because it's so easy to apply, I love to wear it when I'm in a rush. It gives your lips such a beautiful and matte finish that you're bound to get complimented on them. I have it in the shade Coral but I will definitely be adding to my collection as soon as I go to Kiko again. 

Buy it here.

2. Sleek Eau La La Eyeliner, Venom, £4.99

I know, I know, another lip-liner. What can I say? I have been obsessed with Kylie Jenner since I was 15 (and she was 14-- yikes, so weird) and she has always been one of my style icons. So, of course I try to find a dupe for every make-up item she owns. When I saw this lip-liner I almost cried of happiness because I'd been searching so long to find a red that suited me. It sleeks (no pun intended) onto lips so nicely and I find that it's one of the most long-lasting lip-liners I've tried, so, it's a win-win situation.

Buy it here. 

3. Barry M Nail Paint, Matt White, £2.99

White nail polish is such an essential, but one that's as pigmented and thick as this one can make your whole outfit. I'm a huge fan of Barry M nail polishes and I almost never buy anything else. This white is perfect for any season, but I love to wear it during Spring to brighten up my outfits a little bit more.

Buy it here.

4. Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder, Transparent, £3.99
Although this may be an all-year-round problem for many of us, others find that they only start getting oily & shiny once the weather hits 15C. I know how much of a life ruiner it can be to get home and realise you've been shinier than the sun for the whole day and I can whole heartedly suggest this powder. I think everyone pretty much loves it anyway, but I couldn't not talk about it, especially considering it's £3.99-- so much cheaper than any other pressed powder I've tried.
Buy it here.

5. COLAB Dry Shampoo, New York, £1.99
I know this isn't a make-up item but I couldn't leave it out. This dry shampoo has the best smell ever and it's so effective too. It doesn't leave your hair looking white and powdery and it's so small that you can carry it anywhere.
Buy it here.

I hope you guys enjoyed my recommendations and don't forget to let me know if you have any other holy grail items that are under £5.
xo

I am not being sponsored to write about any of these items. 
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