Cut costs with our pick of the best beauty websites. Want to know how to bag yourself a beauty freebie? Or pick up the cheapest designer beauty brands?

These top ten sites can save you money, time and effort if you’re on the hunt for the cheapest skincare, haircare and perfume. And, if you’re got your own favourite beauty store, or top tip, let other Moneymagpies in on the secret by posting at the bottom of this article.

1. Save an absolute fortune at Half Price Perfumes

This great website does what it says on the tin and goes even further with its fantastic offers on perfumes, make up and skincare products. As well as offering loads of incredible perfumes for a mere fraction of their usual price, it’s also got a wonderful sale section where you can pick up three for two on hundreds of products from blusher to massaging kits, all of which are reduced to ridiculously low prices.

2. Beauty bargains and exciting extras at Avon

You can pick up some really great bargains at Avon and even make a little on the side for yourself by becoming one of their representatives! Their reductions are ongoing and you’re sure to find something that you absolutely love. Plus there are loads of fantastic freebies around.

3. Cheap designer brand make-up at FeelUnique

With free delivery and incredible deals Feel Unique is the place to go to get designer items without the massive price tag! Top brands including Yves Saint Laurent, Lancome and Benefit come heavily discounted. Keep an eye on the ‘special offers‘ section to find loads of beauty products offering a free gift. Plus, there’s free delivery worldwide – you can’t argue with that!

4. Smell gorgeous with Fragrance Direct

Fragrance Direct is another great website that lets you find sensational scents for a fantastic price with loads of best-selling perfumes for less than £20. Plus check out their special offers page for free gifts, clearance sales and items under a tenner!

 5. Cheap spa treats at Wahanda

One of the best things about Wahanda is the daily MobDeal – a special group discount that’s on offer for only 24  hours.

The more people that sign up for the deal the bigger the discount, so if there aren’t enough people the deal is pulled -but don’t worry as no money exchanges hands until the deal is reached so you don’t lose out.  As well as all that Wahanda is great for 2for1 beauty deals and spa trips with 50% off.

6. Huge savings to be made at Boots

With loads of fantastic offers at Boots there’s always something to be found. Head to the special offers section and check out the three for two offers, which are quite often on their ever-popular No7 range. They also have half price products, buy one get one free and even free gifts with certain purchases.

7. Save a fortune at Perfume Plus Direct

For great brands at bargain prices look no further than Perfume Plus Direct. Check out their special offers section where some perfumes are reduced by as much as £19! Plus, best of all everything includes FREE UK delivery meaning you really only pay for what you want!

8. Save 15% on bestsellers at Lookfantastic.com

This website sells pretty much everything beauty related you can imagine and all at great prices. Expect to save at least 15% on RRPs. If you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for, it also features the top 10 bestsellers in each section – perfect if you need a little inspiration.

Plus Lookfantastic also offer you the chance to save £5 on your first order over £30 by signing up to their newsletter.  And, not to be left out, the men can get their fill of grooming bargains at Lookmantastic.com.

9. Great online discounts at Active Beauty

With some fantastic offers on at Active Beauty you can find some really great products at rock-bottom prices. Take a look at their special offers page where you can save more than 40% on some really incredible items. And, as a bonus they’ve got FREE UK delivery so it really is worth checking out if you’re looking for a great deal on cosmetics.

10. Save on straighteners at HQHair

Once you’ve got all your cosmetics sorted out, head to HQ hair to get all your essential beauty tools on the cheap, plus at the moment you can get 20% off GHD hair straighteners.