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    1. Beauty

    A-List Beauty Buys - all under £30!

    We got the inside track into some of the biggest A-listers favourite budget beauty buys - and they are ALL under £30...

    By Marie Claire
    Published 4 August 2010 In Features

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    We got the inside track into some of the biggest A-listers favourite budget beauty buys - and they are ALL under £30...

    BEAUTY BUY: Chantecaille Brilliant Gloss, £23 Toni G, make-up artist on the set of Ange's new action flick Salt, revealed that the actress swore by the luxe gloss during filming. SHE SAYS: 'The formula is beautiful, it keeps her lips in way better condition than any lip balm.'

    Angelina Jolie

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    Angelina Jolie

    Angelina Jolie

    Angelina Jolie - Celebrity Budget Beauty Buys - Marie Claire
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

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    Jennifer Aniston

    Jennifer Aniston

    Jennifer Aniston - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Beauty, gallery, celebrity, product, shop, buy, online, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Neal's Yard Remedies Almond Oil, £8.60
    SHE SAYS: 'I use it on my skin, nails, everywhere.'

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    Sarah Jessica Parker

    Sarah Jessica Parker

    Sarah Jessica Parker - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Beauty, gallery, celebrity, product, shop, buy, online, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Laura Mercier Secret Concealer, £18
    SHE SAYS: 'I love this – it's my favourite concealer.'

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    Jessica Alba

    Jessica Alba

    Jessica Alba - Celebrity Budget Beauty Buys, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Revlon Beyond Natural Skin Matching Make-up, £9.99
    SHE SAYS: 'This has sunscreen in it and matches my skin tone perfectly.'

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    Cheryl Cole

    Cheryl Cole

    Cheryl Cole - £2, beauty, must-have, Vaseline, lip therapy, A-list, budget, buys. make-up, cosmetics, X Factor, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: PA Photos)

    BEAUTY BUY: Vaseline Lip Therapy stick, £2.03
    SHE SAYS: 'I swear by washing my make-up off and moisturising before bedtime, as this is when skin rejuvenates. I use E45 cream and Vaseline Lip Therapy.'

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    Leighton Meester

    Leighton Meester

    Leighton Meester - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Celeb, celebrity beauty, Marie Claire,
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Smith’s Rosebud Salve, £7
    SHE SAYS: 'It would be my desert island beauty pick.'

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    Dannii Minogue

    Dannii Minogue

    Dannii Minogue - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Beauty, gallery, celebrity, product, shop, buy, online, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Trilogy Everything Balm, £12
    SHE SAYS: 'The Everything Balm and Rosehip Oil will be well used with the baby-bump!’

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    Kylie Minogue

    Kylie Minogue

    Kylie Minogue - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Celeb, celebrity beauty, Marie Claire,
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Ponds Cold Cream Cleanser, £3.99
    SHE SAYS: 'It's really changed my skin. It's all I really use - it's such an old classic.'

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    Cheryl Cole

    Cheryl Cole

    Cheryl Cole - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Beauty, gallery, celebrity, product, shop, buy, online, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY:  L’oreal Glam Shine Reflexion in Sheer Cassis, £6.99
    SHE SAYS: 'Apply the gloss and always get a friend to check your teeth - my sister once laughed at me as I had gloss on my teeth on X Factor!'

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    Jennifer Aniston

    Jennifer Aniston

    BUY Jennifer Aniston's £1.99 beauty secret! - Neutrogena, Facial, face, cleansing, bar, soap, product, beauty, news, The Switch, premiere, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: PA Photos)

    BEAUTY BUY: Neutrogena Transparent Facial Bar, £1.99
    SHE SAYS: 'I've used it since high school.'

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    Charlize Theron

    Charlize Theron

    Charlize Theron - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Celeb, celebrity beauty, Marie Claire,
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Shu Uemura eyelash curler, £19.50
    SHE SAYS: 'My lashes are so straight. This gives them an instant lift.'

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    Leighton Meester

    Leighton Meester

    Leighton Meester - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Celeb, celebrity beauty, Marie Claire,
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Benefit Benetint, £23.50
    SHE SAYS: 'It creates the most natural flush.'

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    Jessica Alba

    Jessica Alba

    Jessica Alba - Celebrity Budget Beauty Buys, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Epsom salts, £2.15
    SHE SAYS: 'I add them to the bath along with eucalyptus essential oil to ease water retention.'

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    Fergie

    Fergie

    Fergie - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Beauty, gallery, celebrity, product, shop, buy, online, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Moroccanoil Oil Treatment, £29.85
    SHE SAYS: 'I use this at night and it leaves my hair really soft.'

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    Maggie Gyllenhaal

    Maggie Gyllenhaal

    Maggie Gyllenhaal - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Beauty, gallery, celebrity, product, shop, buy, online, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Dr Hauschka Lip Care Stick, £9.18
    SHE SAYS: 'By far the best lip balm – and not too expensive.'

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    Lisa Snowdon

    Lisa Snowdon

    Lisa Snowdon - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Beauty, gallery, celebrity, product, shop, buy, online, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Jessica Phenomen Oil, £12.55
    SHE SAYS: 'I use this cuticle oil on my knees and elbows, too.'

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    Nicola Roberts

    Nicola Roberts

    Nicola Roberts - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Celeb, celebrity beauty, Marie Claire,
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Dainty Doll Foundation, £11.75
    SHE SAYS: ‘I’m lost without my Dainty Doll foundation and concealer,’ she says. ‘It’s an absolute lifesaver for my skin colour.’

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    Tess Daly

    Tess Daly

    Tess Daly - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Beauty, gallery, celebrity, product, shop, buy, online, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Urban Decay Heavy Metal glitter eyeliner in Glam Rock, £12
    SHE SAYS: 'For a shot of evening glamour, you can't beat this eyeliner. It’s rocky without looking OTT.'

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    Claudia Schiffer

    Claudia Schiffer

    Claudia Schiffer - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Beauty, gallery, celebrity, product, shop, buy, online, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Mamma Mio Tummy Rub stretch mark butter, £22.50
    SHE SAYS: 'It's a thick buttery cream which is amazing.'

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    Georgia May Jagger

    Georgia May Jagger

    Georgia May Jagger - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Beauty, gallery, celebrity, product, shop, buy, online, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Boots Soltan Baby Moisturising Cream SPF 50+
    SHE SAYS: 'I like high-factor kids' sun lotion because it is more natural, which is good for my sensitive skin.'

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    Sarah Jessica Parker

    Sarah Jessica Parker

    Sarah Jessica Parker - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Beauty, gallery, celebrity, product, shop, buy, online, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Kerastase Nutritive Oleo-Relax Smoothing Masque, £25.30
    SHE SAYS: 'This is not cheap, but it does terrific things for my hair.'

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    Cheryl Cole

    Cheryl Cole

    Cheryl Cole - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Celeb, celebrity beauty, Marie Claire,
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: MAC Face and Body foundation, £23
    SHE SAYS: 'I love it – it’s really natural.’

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    Charlize Theron

    Charlize Theron

    Charlize Theron - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Celeb, celebrity beauty, Marie Claire,
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: HealthAid Pure Emu oil, £14.99
    SHE SAYS: 'I use this once a week to moisturise my hair.'

    CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW

    Fergie

    Fergie

    Fergie - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Beauty, gallery, celebrity, product, shop, buy, online, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, £23
    SHE SAYS: 'It's so versatile. I use it on my skin and lips.'

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    Lisa Snowdon

    Lisa Snowdon

    Lisa Snowdon - A-List Budget Beauty Buys - Hair, Beauty, gallery, celebrity, product, shop, buy, online, Marie Claire
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    BEAUTY BUY: Elemis Papaya enzyme peel, £28
    SHE SAYS: 'This gentle exfoliator smells delicious and leaves my skin feeling fresh and renewed.'

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