You can look a million dollars for under a fiver

IF your finances are feeling the strain of the credit crunch, it's not impossible to tighten those purse strings and achieve beauty on a budget. Invest wisely in these fab low-cost cosmetics for under a £5 and look fantastic.

FACE
Keep skin nourished with a lightly tinted moisturiser. Light, diffusing particles in Botanics Instant Glow Tinted Moisturiser (£3.99, Boots) give skin a radiant, even tone. Hide signs of fatigue and conceal blemishes with 17 Hide Away Concealer (£2.99, Boots). Lightweight and creamy, it blends to a soft matte finish, alone or under foundation. Natural Collection ShineAway Foundation is great for evening skin tone and reducing skin shine, but won't break the bank at a modest £1.99. Or for a little more coverage try Rimmel's Lasting Finish Foundation (£4.99, Superdrug). Use MaxFactor Creme Puff (£4.95, Superdrug) for a flawless finish.

CHEEKS
For a pure and gentle blush effect, try 17 Pure Finish Sheer Mineral Blusher (£3.99, Boots). This super-sheer, mineral enriched powder comes with a built-in brush for easy application. Natural Collection Blushed Cheeks (£1.99, Boots) is a fragrance-free powder to give a natural hint of colour to cheeks. If you prefer the sun-kissed look, try 17 Instant Glow Highlight and Bronze Powder (£4.49, Boots). Brush Rimmel's Sun Shimmer Bronze Powder (£4.49, Superdrug) in upward strokes over the cheek bones to enhance a natural tan or create a sun-kissed glow.

LIPS
Make sure your colour stays put with 17 Perfect Pout Lip Liner (£1.99, Boots). Great for defining the lips, it is easy to apply and prevents smudging and bleeding of lipstick. Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipstick (£4.99) is enriched with highly moisturising emollients Jojoba and Shea butter to nourish lips. It ensures your lips stay lusciously soft. Each shade of 17 Endless Shine Lip Gloss (£3.79, Boots) provides a slick of intense glossy colour to last the day for a perfect pout. Natural Collection Tinted Lipbalm (£1.99) is another great affordable essential. This handy squeezy tube adds a fruity hint of colour in a moisturising formula. The lightweight non-sticky formula of Rimmel's Vinyl Lip Gloss (£3.99, Superdrug) glides on to give mirror shine and lasting finish.

EYES
Suitable for use as a base and highlighter Natural Collection's Eyeshadow Duo (£1.99, Boots) is worth every penny. These duos are ideal for summer looks. Use 17 Metallic Eye Pencil (£3.49, Boots) along the lash line to create a bold, dramatic effect, or smudged over as a luxurious cream shadow for an all-over metallic sheen. Team with 17 Eye Dazzle Eye Shadow (£3.79, Boots) available in six stunning shades. Blend with a brush or finger for vibrant colour and a dazzling metallic finish. Make sure your lashes stay luscious with these fabulous budget eyelash curlers from Tweezerman. At (£4.50, Superdrug), this lightweight curler is designed to curl lashes before applying mascara to give the perfect curl. Give your lashes natural-looking, long-lasting coverage with Rimmel's 100% Waterproof Mascara (£4.89). Its stay-put formula means you need only apply it once.

HERO PRODUCT . . .
Prescriptives All You Need continuous action 24-hour moisturiser with SPF 15 does it all and more. Instantly nourishing, this lightweight moisturiser cleverly hydrates the face all day long. And its UVA and UVB protection protects against the sun. This moisturiser costs £29 from Jenners.

NEXT BIG THING . . .
Angelina loves it. So does arch rival Jennifer. And, we're guessing Too Faced Cosmetics is soon to be the next cult makeup brand with make-up artists snapping up the quirkily labelled products. Snap up the Ooh La La blush compact duo (£13), Lash Injection mascara (£12.50), Brow Envy Kit (£22.50) and Lip Injection Extreme (£17), all available in Jenners.