Oh, pay day. The best day of the month (unless there happens to be a bank holiday, and even then it's a close one). The one day that, momentarily, you actually have some money because your 'bank balance' no longer has a minus sign in front of an unfathomably large figure. That is, until approximately three hours later when your rent and bills come out of your account and… you're back where you started. But one day that won't be the case, right? Right?! Well, we live in hope.
Regardless, it wouldn't be pay day without treating yourself to some new things, and more specifically, beauty bits. So let's ignore your ominous overdraft for a bit and talk about all the beauty stuff in Boots that you need to get your hands on this month, all for less than £41.
SEVENTEEN Stay Pout Lipstick in Rule Breaker, £4.49, Boots.com
Autumn is when vampy, dark lip colours really come into their own so now's the time buy one and mix-up your make-up routine. This deep, plum shade is a really easy (and cheap) way of doing just that. Plus, Halloween is coming up so, if you forget to sort out an outfit, whack a slick of this on with an overly-powder face and claim to be some kind of corpse bride thing. Savvy.
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, £4.99 for 400ml, Boots.com
Micellar cleansing waters are the thing to have in your beauty stash. It's a super easy way to take off your make-up when you're crawling in from a night-out and all you can think about is 26 chicken nuggets, rather than a double cleanse. On other nights, use as it as the last step in taking off your make-up because it contains micelle particles which cleanse and could remove dirt, make-up and other residue without stripping the skin. This Garnier version is really gentle too so it's suitable even for sensitive skin.
Botanics All Bright Hydrating Day Cream SP15 £4.99 for 50ml, Boots.com
As it gets colder, your skin will be in need of an extra shot of moisture. This day cream is the perfect solution because it contains hyaluronic acid which, without getting too science-y, means it can be really effective at keeping skin hydrated and could help to brighten and smooth skin to help make it look its best. SPF 15 is the cherry on top because even though the sun may not be shining, it's still important to protect your skin from UV rays. Basically, it’s everything you want from a face cream.
Bold brows are probably never going to go away, but we're totally okay with that. If yours are on the sparser side, or if you're well endowed in that department and you want a bit of oomph, this brow kit is a must-have. It contains a wax, powder, pencil and even a highlighter. The compact also has a mirror for when you need to get fierce brows on-the-go.
Sleek MakeUp Precious Metals Highlighting Palette, £9.99, Boots.com
'Strobing' has been one of this year's biggest trends - it was seen on the AW15 runways of Isabel Marant, Carven and Balmain to name a few - and it shows no signs of stopping. With that in mind, this highlighting palette is a must for your make-up collection. Choose from the four molten shades (three creams and one powder) and apply to the high points of your face to look positively glowing when the weather couldn't be further from it.
It's logic that as the weather gets colder, your skin will get drier so it's time to include a facial oil as the last step in your evening beauty routine. This one by Botanics is organic and contains rosehip for extra nourishment. Totally organic and totally nourishing!
You can order on boots.com or in store today by 8pm and collect free in store from 12pm tomorrow. See boots.com/ordertodaycollecttomorrow for more info. Monday-Saturday only. Geographical exclusions apply.
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.