If you’re in need of further inspiration, I asked a handful of my beauty editor peers to share the affordable skincare brands that are so good, they could pass for luxury. Refinery29’s deputy beauty director Jacqueline Kilikita speaks highly of
The Ordinary. “Most products are under £15 but don’t underestimate them,” she says. “The ingredients and formulas are as powerful as luxury products in my opinion, and they make an incredible difference to my skin.” Kilikita is currently using the
Glucoside Foaming Cleanser, £11.10. “My partner actually shares this with me and I have no qualms about it because you only need a pea-sized amount to create a rich lather, so it feels like it goes further. Besides this cleanser (which we buy on repeat), I love the
Ascorbyl Glucoside 12% Serum, £14.10, which is a gentler version of
vitamin C and works wonders on skin staining left behind by breakouts.” When it comes to SPF, Kilikita says you can’t beat
The Inkey List’s Polyglutamic Acid Sunscreen SPF 50 (currently £12 at Sephora), and
Garnier Ambre Solaire Super UV Sun Protection Face Fluid SPF 50, which is now £8.71 at Lookfantastic. “It’s proof that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to find great, effective skincare — especially if you don't want to share.”