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<\/p>\nIt\u2019s no secret that beauty editors get sent plenty of products to try, so if they were asked to share what they actually spend their own money on, what products do you think they\u2019d mention?<\/p>\n
You might be surprised to find that luxury fragrances and designer make-up don\u2019t place top of their lists. Instead, experts at The Evening Standard, Elle, OK! and Marie Claire have some surprisingly affordable and practical beauty buys that they repeatedly add to their carts. Even better? All of them can be shopped on Amazon.<\/p>\n
So, make the most of Amazon\u2019s Prime Big Deals Day and snap up some of these editor-approved skincare and haircare essentials\u2026<\/p>\n
Zoe\u2019s top pick:<\/b> Diana 10% Sulfur Soap, \u00a35.95 here on Amazon<\/u> <\/p>\n
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\u201cI've tried every single spot cream, sticker and mask under the sun to tackle my blemishes and bumpy skin texture, but nothing has helped smooth my skin or stop the spots before they form. But, to my amazement, this bar of soap \u2013 which contains blemish and fungal-fighting ingredients \u2013 cleared my skin in five days, no word of a lie.\u201d<\/p>\n
Laura\u2019s top pick:<\/b> Bagsmart Hanging Toiletry Bag, currently \u00a318.66 here on Amazon<\/u> <\/p>\n
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\u201cI have a cupboard full of make-up bags but this is the one I always travel with, and would buy again in a heartbeat. I bought it after seeing celebrity hair stylist Jen Atkin post about how good it was for travelling, and she\u2019s not wrong \u2013 it\u2019s the best design I\u2019ve ever found.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has a hook for hanging on the back of a hotel bathroom door, and four sections that I find fit all the skincare, hair and body products I need for a short trip away (make-up still gets its own separate bag), including things like full-size cans of deodorant. The elasticated straps inside stop bottles from rolling around, and even when it\u2019s jam-packed it fits neatly into any suitcase space. It also comes in alarger size<\/u>, which I\u2019m also considering buying for longer trips.\u201d <\/p>\n Madeleine Spencer,<\/u> <\/b>Freelance Beauty & Wellness Editor<\/b> <\/h3>\n
Madeleine\u2019s top pick:<\/b> Clinisoothe Skin Purifier, \u00a319.95 here on Amazon<\/u> <\/p>\n
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\u201cI get a nice big bottle of it to refill my small spray. It helps keep acne under control and soothes my skin – a bit of a catch-all for skin woes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vanese\u2019s top pick:<\/b> CeraVe Moisturising Lotion, currently \u00a38.19 here on Amazon<\/u> <\/p>\n
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\u201cI use Prime Day as an opportunity to stock up on CeraVe\u2019s Moisturising Lotion. It\u2019s my daily go-to after hopping out of the shower and keeps my normal-to-dry skin type feeling hydrated and soft throughout the day. Most days I apply the lotion first thing in the morning and 12 hours later, my skin feels just as hydrated as when first applied.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe formula contains 3 essential ceramides which help to protect the skin\u2019s natural barrier and the formula benefits from being fragrance-free, non-comedogenic and non-greasy. Whether it\u2019s the midst of winter or a hot summer month, this is one product I\u2019m sure to be stocked up on.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lucy\u2019s top pick:<\/b> First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Scrub with 10% AHA, currently \u00a38.25 here on Amazon<\/u> <\/p>\n
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"I bang on about this First Aid Beauty scrub so often that I think it's become part of my personal brand. It combines both physical and chemical exfoliation and yields the smoothest skin post leg shave, as well as reducing the keratosis pilaris ("chicken skin") I have on the backs of my arms. If you don't want to commit to the big tube for your first try, there's also a smaller option available."<\/p>\n
Jenn\u2019s top pick:<\/b> TreSemme Botanique Nourish Air Dry Curl Cream, \u00a37.32 here on Amazon<\/u> <\/p>\n
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\u201cI stock up on this TreSemme curl cream (only about \u00a36 a bottle) because the only other place it\u2019s sold is Superdrug and often it\u2019s out of stock there. I keep thinking they\u2019re going to discontinue it, so I buy loads at a time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ava\u2019s top pick:<\/b> Shiseido 3 Piece Prepare Facial Razor, currently \u00a34 here on Amazon<\/u> <\/p>\n
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"I get those Shiseido dermaplaners from Amazon as I rarely find them anywhere else in the UK (in the US they\u2019re in Japanese and Korean supermarkets so super easy) and the price is great on Amazon. I wouldn\u2019t trust other brands as they can snag on skin easily and these ones are just so foolproof.<\/p>\n
Tori\u2019s top pick:<\/b> Altruist Sunscreen SPF 50, \u00a310.50 here on Amazon<\/u> <\/p>\n
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\u201cIt\u2019s the most elegant, affordable sunscreen out there, I think. It soaks in well and it doesn\u2019t stain. Plus, the ethic of the brand is really nice \u2013 set up by a derm and is very much charity-first.\u201d<\/p>\n
Happy shopping!<\/p>\n