After years of luxe skincare, I switched to an under £50 routine – here’s my honest review

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I’ll be honest: throughout my years as a beauty editor I’ve been extremely lucky to try all kinds of excellent skincare products, so I know that when it comes to crafting a routine that works, a higher price doesn’t always mean higher quality. Instead, it’s worth considering a number of factors, from the ingredients list to a formula that feels right on your skin.

Turns out, it’s actually pretty easy to find an affordable skincare routine if you know where to look. There are a number of reasonably-priced brands out there that I’ve found myself coming back to time and time again, and for a while now, I’ve been using a routine that makes my skin (and wallet) happy.