The best luxury beauty products under £50, from Chanel to YSL

Dior’s forever skin correct concealer is included as the best luxury option in my review of the best concealers – and for good reason. It offers full coverage, concealing redness, under-eye bags and blemishes effortlessly, and you really don’t need to use a lot at once. In fact, too many layers will leave it looking a little cakey.

The formula includes iris extract, wild pansy extract and nasturtium extract, providing a hit of hydration and helping to boost skin brightness, making this a particularly great pick for those with dry skin.

If you’re after a lightweight face base, Yves Saint Laurent’s NU bare look skin tint could be the perfect pick. With a reasonable RRP of £28, it delivers a soft shade that will help even skin tone and offer a dewy, healthy-looking finish. It’s also packed with skin-boosting ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, glycerin and marshmallow extract, to help hydrate the skin and boost radiance. In fact, I actually use it in place of a moisturiser some days, especially as we welcome the warmer weather.

Yes, it’s seen as a cardinal sin to keep your beauty products longer than their expiry dates but I’ve used the same baume essentiel stick for about three years. Of course, I wouldn’t advise anyone else to do this, due to bacteria build-up and ingredient lifespans, but my point is this product will last you a long time before running out.

Offering a subtle shade of colour, the creamy consistency glides right onto the skin, providing a healthy glow. Plus, it can be used anywhere on the face (or body), including eyelids, cheeks, lips and more, making it a great all-rounder for monochromatic make-up looks.

Although this popular glow stick is currently sold out, you can sign up to be notified when it’s back in stock.

While you’re more likely to find affordable high-end make-up than you are luxury skincare, this Chanel lotion is an exception. When my skin is feeling particularly dry (often during winter), I’ll add this to my routine (post-cleansing and before moisturising) as an extra hit of hydration, and it really works.

Camellia alba and blue ginger work to boost moisture levels in the skin while boosting cells’ natural defence system, and a very scientific-sounding magnetic water complex helps to keep H20 molecules on the face. So, if you’re after an extra boost, try tapping it into dry, dehydrated skin and I’m sure you’ll soon notice a difference.

I’ve raved about this lipstick before and I’m still just as in love with it. In fact, I’m yet to find another bullet lipstick that offers the same level of colour payoff while being smudge and transfer-free. Shade 100 ‘forever nude look’ is my personal favourite, offering a soft pink shade that’s incredibly flattering. Plus, it has great staying power, meaning no more re-applying regularly throughout the day. Just be sure to leave it to dry for a full two minutes to reap the full transfer-proof rewards.

This is probably one of the most famous beauty buys and yet very few people actually know how it works. As the name suggests, it’s a highlighter pen, which can be used to accentuate the natural features of your face. Opting for a lighter shade than your foundation, think of it as the opposite of a bronzer or contour stick. The inner corners of the eye, cupid’s bow and centre of the nose are great areas to apply it to, along with the cheekbones and smile lines to help brighten the face in a subtle, natural-looking way.

One of my favourite mascaras is the budget-friendly Maybelline sky-high (£6.66, Amazon.co.uk), proving you don’t need to spend a fortune on the product. If you are looking for something a little more luxurious, however, Valentino’s magnificent mascara is a great way to go. Not only is the pretty pink packaging immediately eye-catching, making it incredibly easy to spot in your make-up bag, but the product is also a standout. The ultra black formula instantly makes my lashes look longer and fuller without being OTT. Plus, it’s suitable for those with sensitive eyes, too.

Named best hair oil for damaged hair in my comprehensive guide, this Augustinus Bader product is worth its weight in gold. Included in the formula is the brand’s patented trigger factor complex called TFC8, which is comprised of more than 40 ingredients that deliver incredibly impressive results. For me, this means shinier, softer, healthy-looking hair, as the ingredients work to stimulate the body’s natural renewal process, healing damaged strands and restoring and regenerating new ones. Plus, most other products from the brand cost more than £100, so, this feels like a real bargain.

Foundation is one of the trickiest beauty products to buy. After all, it covers your entire face and everyone’s requirements for what makes a great one can differ quite significantly. Prada’s reveal skin optimising foundation provides mid-weight coverage that’s easily bendable and leaves a soft matte, natural finish.

Available in 33 shades, this product is my go-to for summer, as it promises day-long wear that’s a little less shiny than some other lighter-weight options. Boasting skin-boosting properties, it’s packed with vitamin E, niacinamide and lactobacillus extract complex, to help improve texture and skin hydration from the inside as well. Plus, the bottle looks incredibly chic, complete with a gold-tone logo, and refills cost £39, making it a little cheaper to buy on repeat.

Included in my guide to the best nail polish brands, Chanel’s le vernis is a fan favourite. Not only does the bottle look incredibly luxurious, complete with a logo-emblazoned cap, but the nail polish lasts an incredibly long time. In fact, it’s one of the sturdiest nail polishes I’ve tried – a big plus point for at-home manicures (being a little lazy, I often use this polish without any base or top coat, too).

Shade ballerina is the brand’s bestseller but there’s a whole host of colours to choose from, to suit every style, and new seasonal shades are released regularly. This product makes for a perfect present, too.

Of course, a shimmery body oil is far from an essential item. I only use mine for special occasions when I want to feel particularly fancy, but it does always rack up quite an impressive number of compliments.

There’s plenty to rave about this product – it gives a gorgeous glow to the body, emphasising any tan (both real and fake), adds a boost of radiance, and the scent is divine. It’s florally with an amber-sandalwood base that lasts a lot longer than perfume, making it a great two-in-one find.

Gucci’s beauty range seems to be lesser known than the likes of Chanel and Dior but that’s not to say it doesn’t deserve a spot in your make-up bag. The cute-meets-kitsch packaging makes for great gift-giving, as every product looks particularly special.

My favourite item in the range has to be the cheek and eye blush, which, as you’ve probably guessed by the name, doubles up as a blush and eyeshadow, making for the perfect monochromatic make-up look. Shade 03 radiant pink is my personal favourite, delivering an easily blendable swathe of colour that instantly adds a glow that’s subtle yet instantly adds a healthy boost.