Manage your beauty budget: what you should splurge on, and where you can save

Complexion

Save: Bronzer

When it comes to added extras like bronzer, a top-of-the-range variety is likely to have a stronger pigment but if you don’t use it everyday, invest in one that won’t break the bank. A more diffused pigment means you can control the colour, layering until you get the colour you want. Try: Natio Mineral Pressed Powder Bronzer, $20

Splurge: Foundation

When you give it some thought, foundation is one of the most important beauty buys, as it improves the appearance of your complexion and face. It's the one part of your body that everybody sees, so no shortcuts. Try: Giorgio Armani’s award-winning Maestro Foundation, $98