Budget Beauty | The best budget hair care, makeup and skincare
You don’t have to spend big to get great results - we check out the cheapest beauty and health buys around that really work
Skin
Want to fade dark spots? This is the this new doctor-approved ingredient to look out for
February 1st 2020
To help zap sun spots and dark patches, tranexamic acid is the powerhouse ingredient you're about to see everywhere >>>
Skin
Boots’ new ingredient-led skincare brand is here to take The Ordinary’s crown
January 22nd 2020
Fans of budget skincare are going to love 'Boots Ingredients', the new affordable range of skin solutions >>>
Skin
Foaming cleansers for every skin type
January 22nd 2020
Foaming face wash often gets a bad rep, with people avoiding it for fear it will strip their skin. We round up the best foaming cleansers that deliver a deep clean >>>
Beauty
This is Alessandra Steinherr's entire AM to PM beauty routine
December 18th 2019
In all of its delicious detail. Plus the celebrity whose skin made her do a double take... >>>
Skin
Avon's new clean beauty range Distillery moves into makeup - and we love it
November 19th 2019
From cleansers, to face oils, to a very intriguing crystal clear night cream, Avon has made clean beauty affordable with its Distillery skincare. Now make way for vegan -friendly eyeshadows, foundations, lip creams and mascara >>>
Beauty
Glossy Picks: The beauty launches that we're embracing this week
November 13th 2019
Each week we bring you the latest beauty products to hit the shelves, from CBD rollers to nail polish that appeals to our inner child. Take a look at the most exciting new launches for a mid-November pick-me-up... >>>
Beauty
London’s New Beauty Destinations: Goodbye, money.
November 13th 2019
When it comes to beauty shopping, we want our treatments and our retail all under one roof – and London is listening, with top wellness and beauty spots popping up all over the capital; our new favourite playground, AfterBeauty launches today, and you're in for a treat... >>>
Sponsored
Take the stress away from Christmas gifting this year with ESPA
October 30th 2019
Give loved ones the at-home spa experience with these luxurious Christmas gift ideas to suit all budgets >>>
Beauty
This Halloween makeup is easier than it looks
October 25th 2019
It’s the spooky party look that’s just the right side of glam. Alexandra Harrison shares her 5 easy steps to create ‘Glitter Unzipped’ >>>
Sponsored
How to take the stress out of itchy skin
September 17th 2019
Why does dry eczema-prone skin cause a cycle of stress itching? Top skin/mind specialist Consultant Dermatologist Dr Anthony Bewley explains why we get that uncontrollable urge to scratch and he offers his top skin-calming tips for National Eczema Week >>>
Review
Glossy Picks: Our favourite beauty launches that you'll absolutely love
September 7th 2019
Team GTG reveal what they've tried, tested and loved out of the latest launches to hit their desk >>>
Skin
17 hyaluronic acid skincare products that really plump your skin
August 15th 2019
From serums and moisturisers to toners and masks, self tans and scalp soothers, these are the hyaluronic acid products that we really rate >>>
Makeup
The best makeup for travelling that won’t test your liquids allowance
August 1st 2019
Travel light without spillages, sacrifices or abandoned liquids at departures: here’s the makeup that makes light work of ‘on the go’ beauty, whether you’re hand luggage only or long haul >>>
Beauty
Beauty shopaholic: how Michelle Keegan spends her beauty budget
July 8th 2019
We go inside the actress's beauty stash - and find out where she shops for her favourite haircare, skincare and makeup buys >>>
To Buy For
To Buy For: The affordable eyebrow pen that looks totally natural
June 26th 2019
Makeup artist and GTG columnist Madeleine Spencer was an over-plucker with an expensive infill habit.... until Glossier Brow Flick landed >>>
Skin
This new eye serum from Boots No 7 Laboratories has a waitlist of 29,000
June 2nd 2019
In trials, this eye serum reduced the look of dark circles by up to 30 per cent. It launches today and here's what we know so far >>>
Review
Glossy Posse Picks: 12 of the best beauty products and summer fragrances to buy now
June 1st 2019
These are the products we've tried, tested and loved this week from two new hair tools for beach waves, to bridesmaid beauty kits and the best serum yet for dark circles >>>
Beauty
Retinol Glow Toners and Booty Balms: Aldi's new skincare dupes are here
May 30th 2019
Plus the sell-out Hot Cloth Cleanser is back with a new vitamin C boost. As ever, they're sure to fly... >>>
Skin
The 12 best masks for every skin type, budget and life moment
May 9th 2019
From an instant fix for unsightly feet to covering up the effects of the morning after the night before, Bella Blissett talks through the very best masks for your every skincare need >>>
Beauty
Counter culture: is Boots about to rival Sephora for beauty shopping?
May 3rd 2019
Many of us fill our boots when visiting a Sephora in Europe or the US, but the transformation of Boots’ beauty halls could see us quite literally doing the same on home soil. Here’s how the way we buy beauty on the UK high street is set to change >>>
Beauty
Expert Edit: How celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr Uchenna Okoye spends her beauty budget
April 23rd 2019
The star of Channel 4's 10 Years Younger specialises in celebrity smiles – and is something of a beauty obsessive. She tells us the products that are always on her bathroom shelf. Including, of course, the ultimate toothbrush >>>
Interview
Two marine vets on their plastic-free beauty edit - and how we can do our bit
April 12th 2019
They’ve seen first-hand the damage our plastic waste can do, so what’s in their beauty cabinets? Judy Johnson meets two marine vets who are trying to change the world one plastic bottle at a time >>>
Skin
Alex Steinherr’s travel beauty secrets, from face wipes to facials
April 12th 2019
She’s the sheet mask stewardess, mists like a maniac and buys budget makeup in the US - come fly with beauty expert Alex Steinherr for the ultimate travel beauty tip-offs >>>
Beauty
The Expert Edit: Jo Malone CBE on her 13 beauty must-haves
April 9th 2019
Despite being the mastermind behind some of the most luxurious fragrances and scented skincare, Jo Malone CBE’s everyday beauty essentials are surprisingly pared back. Here’s what the industry insider can’t do without >>>
Beauty
Beauty Shopaholic: what this Beauty Editor spends her money on
April 5th 2019
Working on Beauty Bay's blog 'Edited' means that Grace Day is surrounded by products on a daily basis. But where does this beauty connoisseur drop her own cash when it comes to beauty and wellbeing? We found out >>>
