As a beauty team who've covered many an Amazon sale in their time, we've become pretty well versed in what brands and affordable buys the retailer stocks - and when to bag the best bargains. So, we thought we'd make things more interesting and helpful for those keen to refresh their routines. I tasked them with filling their baskets with as many of their favourites as they could for £30.
After all, isn't it always the way that all of your everyday staples, like your best makeup removers and go-to facial sunscreens, seem to run out at the same time? So, it can be quite reassuring to know that a full restock of your body lotion, shampoo, serum, and mascara doesn't have to cost a small fortune if you know where to look and what to shop. Thankfully, we ourselves rely on quite a few budget buys day to day, many of which are often on sale, too.
So, if you're looking for cheap, cheerful and effective recommendations (especially with the Amazon Prime sale on this week), our team have battled it out to bring you curated baskets packed with six affordable and under-the-radar gems, totalling £30 - and they all came in under budget...
Aleesha's cart: £27.63
Our current winner (though prices are subject to change throughout the Prime sales event), Digital Beauty Shopping Editor, Aleesha Badkar, managed to replenish all her essential steps, from her makeup remover and cotton pads, to her go-to body sunscreen and still come in under-£30 - an impressive feat. Her prize is bragging rights and a perfectly restocked bathroom cabinet...
Sennen's cart: £28.18
Featuring everything from dandruff-busting shampoos to spot patches, as well as her holy grail pressed powder, Digital Beauty Writer, Sennen Prickett's Amazon basket is truly packed with essentials. L'Oreal Telescopic mascara is also ranked one of the best mascaras for short lashes and is currently 40% off.
Fiona's cart: £27.69
Spanning hair, skin and makeup, Digital Beauty Editor, Fiona McKim's basket debunks any notion that you can't buy a new concealer, blush and brow pencil, as well as a suncream, makeup remover and iconic hairspray, all for less than £30.
Naomi's cart: £28.78
If you were hoping to treat yourself to a pack of Korean face masks, as well as some nourishing and beautifully-scented body care buys, Digital Beauty Writer, Naomi Jamieson's basket has you covered - along with your brow and at-home manicure needs too.
