Kate Demolder: The best budget beauty products for under €20 — and five worth the splurge

There’s something comforting about spending very little on a beauty product and it actually being really good. Here’s our pick of the best.

Kate Demolder with some of her go-to products. Photograph Moya Nolan

Most of us assume the more expensive a product is, the better it will be. And in a confusing and crowded skincare market where there is always a new product being touted for its miracle effects, we can end up going around in circles.

The reality is a consistent approach to skincare that incorporates good quality ingredients (that you can afford to continue buying) is the most important thing, so it’s worthwhile getting to know the affordable skincare brands that keep prices reasonable, without scrimping on efficacy.