I’ve found myself ‘window’ shopping this month. You know when you’re shopping online (hello, ASOS) and you scroll and search for what feels like hours, adding things to your cart only to jump out of the app or website without completing the transaction? The window shopping seems to satisfy my urge to shop but protects my bank account from being seriously depleted. I mean, I can’t be the only one who’s bank account is feeling the effects of the holiday season.

So if you’ve spent a little too much on gifting loved ones (or even yourself) over the festive season, here are some multi-use beauty bargains that not only save time but also your hard-earned dirhams!

Pawpaw Ointment

This is like the balm you put on anything and is cheap as chips. The definition of multi-use, from blisters to cuts, bites, sunburn, scrapes, chapped lips, it’s even great for breastfeeding moms. I use this on my lips when they really need some hydration. I keep one in my gym bag and one in my desk drawer, ready for whenever I need it.

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Tarte 4 in 1 Setting Mist

I love a mist as much as the next gal, but when a mist has multiple uses, I feel I can justify the purchase even more. Boasting to be a primer, setting spray, hydrating mist and skin refresher it’s something you can keep in your bag for a midday pick me up.

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Bio Oil

I’ve been using this for years and it’s such a steal for what it does! Use it on scars and wave goodbye, it evens out skin tone and reduces the look of stretch marks and hyperpigmentation. Apparently, you can even use it as a highlighter or mix into your foundation for some extra skincare lovin’.

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Glossier Balm Dot Com

I love this brand so much! It’s on my bucket list to visit their store in NYC. Balm Dot Com is not only fun to say (go on, say it, I know you want to) but it’s great for rehydrating skin, chapped lips (obvs) or cheeks and brow bones for a natural highlight. It also comes in a tint if you fancy some rouge tones.

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Coconut Oil

If you love smelling like coconut, this one’s for you! A great moisturiser treatment for skin, hair and nails it’s the ultimate cheap beauty BFF. Add it to your baths for some luxe feeling skin or smoosh it into your hair and wrap it up in a towel as a hair treatment.

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Tea Tree Oil

This is another Aussie natural saviour. Use it as a spot treatment or even pop it in your bath to treat eczema and body acne. Sometimes nature is really the best option!

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