The 13 Best Affordable Skincare Products Under £10

Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a beauty bargain? Especially in the middle of a cost of living crisis. Although we may treasure some more boujee options in our skincare collections, there are plenty of budget friendly options out there (we’ve all seen the TikTok doops).

If you’re looking for some low price beauty buys to add to your routine, then don’t look any further. We’ve got together the best affordable skincare products under £10 so you can stock up your beauty stash without breaking the bank. Thank us later.

First up on our list is one of our faves from our brand, Skincare By BEAUTY BAY. The main aim of our collection is to offer affordable, effective skincare for every skin type, which is why it’s known and loved by so many. If you want to restore your skin barrier and give your skin a hit of hydration, then the 5% Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid + Polyglutamic Acid Overnight Balm is the one for you. It’s five-star rated for a reason.

Running with the theme of budget friendly skincare from our low price collection, next up on the list is the Skincare By BEAUTY BAY Renew + Smoothe Serum. If you experience pigmentation, dark spots, and lines or wrinkles, it can be tempting to buy every “anti-ageing” product on payday, no matter the price. With this hidden gem, you don’t need to. The gentle yet effective retinol and peptide blend makes quick work of treating signs of skin ageing.

A moisturiser for under £10? We’re already sold, but here are the deets anyway. The Bubble Skincare Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturiser is one of those rare skincare products that’s high-performance without costing a pretty penny. Enriched with aloe leaf juice, vitamin E, avocado oil, blue light protection, and hoya lucunosa flower, this hydrating gel moisturiser gives all skin types an instant boost.

Although double cleansing is essential for your best skin, it does mean that buying a second cleanser makes the beauty bill stack up. But not if you have the Skin Proud Face Melt Gentle Hydrating Cleansing Balm in your life. This super effective and softening cleansing balm makes quick work of melting away all traces of makeup, whilst still being budget friendly.

Exfoliated skin = glowing skin, which is why we couldn’t miss the Florence By Mills Get That Grime Face Scrub off our best affordable skincare products under £10 list. This low price beauty hero is quick to remove any dead skin cells, debris, and build-up, whilst still being nourishing enough to not strip the skin of essential moisture. Glowing skin for under a tenner? Yes please.

If you’ve been with us for a while, you’ll know just how much we’ve loved Carbon Theory ever since they brought out their viral cleansing bar. They’re one of the best brands for budget friendly skincare products that you can add seamlessly into your routine. For those of you who suffer with breakouts, the Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Breakout Control Facial Cleansing Wash is the liquid version of that cleansing bar and it’s our go-to for skin that’s stuck in a breakout rut.

An essential but often forgotten part of our skincare routines is lip care. Applying SPF to your lips is just important as it is to your face, which is why we’re obsessed with the Hello Sunday The One For Your Lips Balm SPF50. This lip balm is living proof that skincare doesn’t have to break the bank, providing you with nourishing, hydrating, UV protection that’s still at a low price.

e.l.f. is one of our go-tos when it comes to budget friendly skincare products, which is why the Holy Hydration! Gentle Peeling Exfoliant naturally deserves a spot on our list. The ultra-smoothing liquid exfoliator glides onto the skin for a refreshing finish thanks to the papaya enzymes that slough away dead skin cells and impurities. Hydrating ingredients condition the skin at the same time, so it doesn’t feel dry or tight after use.

We wouldn’t be true to our beauty selves if we didn’t include an SPF on the list, would we? While a lot of SPF formulas can come with a higher price tag, Bondi Sands is going against the norm with their range of ultra-affordable and effective SPFs. If you’re looking for a no-fuss option that suits all skin types (including sensitive skin!), then the SPF 50+ Fragrance-Free Face Sunscreen Lotion needs adding to your haul.

Who doesn’t love a sheet mask? They’re one of the best budget friendly ways to add an extra dose of skincare power into your routine. One of our faves is the Dr. Jart+ Dermask Water Jet Vital Hydra Solution as it’s suitable for pretty much every skin type, giving your face a shot of hydration when it might need it the most. Enriched with essential nutrients and hyaluronic acid, you really can’t go wrong with this one.

You’ll find the Hero Mighty Patch in pretty much every skincare stash, handbag, locker, or desk at BEAUTY BAY HQ — they’re just that good. These simple yet effective spot stickers actually stick to the skin and draw out any puss from those annoying (yet common) whiteheads. You can even apply makeup over the top, so you can treat your skin as you continue looking your best!

It’s an oldie but a goodie. Of course, we’re talking about the low price skincare classic, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%. Niacinamide has so many benefits for so many different skincare types, which is why it’s one of the best affordable skincare products to add to your collection. It’s hardworking and effective, minimising breakouts, restoring healthy texture, and leaving your skin looking its best.

No affordable skincare roundup would be complete without the addition of a product from The Inkey List. The no-frills skincare brand focuses on bringing affordable, easy-to-use skincare products to the masses, heroing proven ingredients like hyaluronic acid—which has hydrating benefits for all skin types and concerns.