June 30, 2025
6 min read
EOFY is almost here and it’s time to audit our spending habits over the past year while also planning to do better with our finances in the New Financial Year. A basic skincare routine to maintain skin health is essential for everyone, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether you’re a skincare junkie, a makeup lover, or someone who just wants to maintain daily skin health without spending a fortune, there are practical ways to trim your beauty budget without sacrificing results. Here's how to look and feel your best—without overspending.
STICK TO BASICS
Healthy, glowing skin doesn’t always come from a 10 step makeup routine. Finding the right products that support your skin types and concerns is essential and consistency is key. Focus on the essentials: a gentle cleanser, a good moisturiser, and SPF. These three go a long way and prevent you from impulse-buying trendy products you may not need. If you really want to glow, focus on skin health from the inside out. Drinking enough water, exercising regularly and reducing stress will all contribute significantly to skin health and don’t cost a penny.
INVEST IN MULTI-USE PRODUCTS
Look for makeup and skincare products that serve more than one purpose. Tinted moisturisers with SPF, lip and cheek tints, or moisturisers that double as night creams help you streamline your routine and reduce the number of items you need to buy. From body care to makeup, find our top multi-tasking products below.
Mineral Makeup
Most mineral makeup is suitable for all skin types as it won’t dry or irritate the skin but it also has a natural ability to absorb excess oil without accentuating fine lines or making the skin look flaky. Sensitive, Acne Prone and Mature Skin types can all benefit from wearing mineral makeup.
Mineral Makeup is versatile, buildable and can be adjusted to suit the time of year and changes in your skin tone. A small amount of mineral makeup can be applied to even out your complexion, and more layers can be applied for fuller coverage to conceal blemishes and pigmentation. Mineral makeup allows you to get the finish you desire without looking cakey.
BB Cream
BB creams are serious time savers, streamlining your skincare and makeup routine by removing the need for multiple products before you run out the door. We all know how important hydration is for general skin health and age defence, and including BB cream as part of your daily skincare ritual ensures your skin is supported with hydration every morning. Most BB creams also contain a variety of antioxidants, bio-actives and natural SPF that support brightening, age-defence and healthy skin. Applying a BB cream every morning will deliver skin loving ingredients to your complexion on the daily!
LAMAV’s Certified Organic BB Cream is a lightweight formula suitable for all skin types. Quick and easy to apply, our clever colour adaptive organic BB Cream is specifically formulated to smooth and even out your complexion, masking imperfections for the ultimate flawless, everyday finish.
Apply our BB cream in a light layer for everyday wear, use as a hydrating skin tint by mixing with your daily moisturiser or use as a base layer for mineral powder products to achieve fuller coverage.
Mineral Powder Foundation
Mineral foundation can be applied in light layers for everyday wear or built up for more coverage. It can also be used as a setting powder through the t-zone and re-applied to absorb excess oil and touch up when your makeup needs a refresh in the afternoon. The best part? LAMAV’s Mineral Foundation Powders are breathable, naturally oil absorbing and infused with Organic Rosehip and Vitamin C to nourish and protect the skin as you wear it. No drying powder to be seen here!
If you don’t have a bronzer on hand you can also apply more of your mineral makeup to achieve a contour below the cheeks or add some colour to areas that the sun would naturally hit - forehead, cheeks and nose.
Mineral Bronzer
Bronzers are a very versatile product and can be used on various areas of the face. The obvious way to use bronzer is on the cheeks to add definition and warmth to the area. Depending on the undertone of your bronzer, you may also be able to use it as a contour (provided it’s not too warm or shimmery as the best colours for a natural contour are flat and cooler colours)
Use LAMAV’s Organic Mineral Bronzer on the eyes as an eye shadow or soft, smokey eyeliner.
Forgot to tan? Ensure your skin is hydrated and any moisturiser has had time to absorb before bringing glow back to your body with an even dusting of our Mineral Bronzer.
Hydrating Toner
A hydrating toner can be a very versatile product and a must-have for the bathroom drawer and handbag. Use as a toner to:
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Hydrate and balance the skin prior to moisturising
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Set makeup and bring glow back to skin after powder application
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Refresh your complexion throughout the day when skin is feeling dry and dull
Balms
The right balm can be used on the face and body to relieve dry and flaky skin. LAMAV’s Intense Repair Eye Balm was specifically formulated to hydrate, firm and strengthen the delicate eye area, however its benefits can extend beyond the under eyes. After treating your delicate eye area to some serious nourishment, apply any leftover product to relieve chapped lips, dry cuticles and any flakey skin patches on the face and body.
Body Oil
Opt for an Organic Body oil over a moisturiser as they offer more nourishment and multi-tasking benefits. Invest in an Ayurvedic Body Oil from LAMAV and enjoy the following benefits:
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All-over body moisturiser
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Cuticle and nail oil
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Hair oil
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Massage Oil for Abhyanga massage
PATCH TEST
Not taking the time to read ingredients labels and patch test new products before purchasing is one of the fastest ways to waste money on skincare and makeup. Where possible, test patch products in store or ask brands for samples before committing to full sized products. Trust us, your bank account and skin will thank you for avoiding a full-face or body skin reaction.
WAIT FOR SALES
Timing is everything. Follow your favourite brands online and keep an eye out for seasonal sales such as Black Friday, EOFY and Christmas sale events. Following your favourite brands online will also ensure you don’t miss out on the chance to enter potential giveaways.
SIGN UP FOR REWARD POINTS
At LAMAV we offer a loyalty program to all customers where you’ll gain access to exclusive sale events and unlock rewards through points accumulation. You’ll also enjoy 15% off your first order and start earning 5 loyalty points for every $1 spent! You can join our Rewards Program here:
https://lamav.com/pages/lamav-beauty-insider
SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS
Signing up for your favourite brand’s newsletters will ensure you receive notice of Exclusive Deals and events that may not be advertised online. Head to your favourite brands websites and sign up to their newsletter - they will often have an initial discount that is offered on your first purchase too!
BUY IN BULK
If there’s a staple product that your skin loves and you use consistently (such as a cleanser or shampoo), buying in bulk or getting the larger size will cost you less in the long run. You can buy LAMAV’s Award Winning Sweet Orange Balancing Cleanser in supersize to ensure you get more for your money and never run out of your favourite cleanser!
DON’T WASTE PRODUCT
This may seem like an obvious one, but a little usually goes a long way with most beauty items. Rather than going in with a huge amount of skincare that you don’t need, it’s better for your skin and your bank account if you start with a smaller amount and apply more if needed.. Invest in LAMAV’s tube key to get the most out of your face masks, exfoliants and hand cream.
Saving money on beauty products doesn’t mean compromising on quality. Taking the time to invest in the right products, plan ahead and shop smart, you can maintain your favourite routines and treat yourself—without overspending.
