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Whether it's to get into the Summer spirit or just to add some colour to your makeup routine, a standout lip shade is the quickest way to make the beach-to-bar transition this season. Not into bold lips? These pretty nudes will have you covered. When going for a strong lip hue, all you really need is a light covering of foundation and a subtle dose of mascara — it's best to let your lips do all the talking with this look! These 10 lip shades range from pinks to extra-dark plums, and there's an affordable colour for every skin tone and personality. Click on to find your perfect match!

This week has been all about high voltage glamour. From the Venice Film Festival to the MTV Video Music Awards, we've been oogling everything from up 'dos and beachy waves to edgy rock looks and punchy lips; so we're dedicating this week's budget beauty buys to products that'll have you red carpet ready in a flash. Whether you've got a friend's wedding coming up or you're preparing for a big birthday bash, click through to see our round-up of makeup, tools and self tan — each one amazing and all under $20.

Yes, that's right — magnetic nail polish! In a nutshell, Orly's new Magnetic FX Nail Polish ($24.95) contains magnetic particles that move and lift when you hover the accompanying magnet over the top of a freshly painted nail. Each of the three colours comes with its own magnet creating a unique galaxy-like pattern. Amazing, right?! I trialled Opposites Attract (navy blue), but you can also buy Paint On Electron (silver) and Force Field (purple). I used my trusty Sally Hansen Mega Shine Extended Wear Top Coat ($12.28) to finish and I got a bit excited with the galaxy theme and dabbled with some Ulta3 silver glitter... Click through to see the results!

Stockists: 1300 769 355

If you weren't already aware, today is International Kissing Day in the UK, so we thought, what better way to celebrate than dedicating our cheap thrills gallery with 10 of the most kissable lipsticks under $20? A new lipstick shade is the easiest way to revamp your current beauty look — from bold pops of colour to neon and muted nudes — think of it as a makeover in very compact packaging! Click through to see our top 10 picks and get ready to pucker up...

Yes, sticky tape. It might sound a bit strange, but it's officially my new secret weapon to creating clean, straight stripes on my nails. Using sticky tape is a great alternative if you can't get your hands on a nail pen, and we all have a roll sitting at home (I found mine in with the Christmas wrapping paper). I used colours I had at home: Australis Streak Free Nail Polish in Sweet Pea ($7.95), Utla3 Nail Polish in Sunset Pink (approx $2) and Sally Hansen Mega Shine top coat ($14.95). Other than that, grab your roll of tape, some clean, sharp scissors and a pinch of patience — and let's go!

When I first spoke about magnetic nail polish in the office, there was talk of how annoying it would be — having your nails attract everything metal. If you're thinking the same, there's no need to panic because your nails won't actually become magnetic. The polish itself features magnetic particles which means that, when it's drying, if you hold a magnet close to it, it creates a unique pattern. It's a subtle kind of nail art and a fun idea. If you want to learn more about it, including how you do it on yourself and what the patterns look like, just keep reading for our review of Ulta 3 Magnetic Nails ($5), which will hit stores in June.

Stockists: 1800 181 040

As part of our Budget Bonanza week here on BellaSugar, we'll be bringing you shopping inspiration with a twist — nothing will cost over $50! BARGAIN! Today, we've shopped around to bring you five of the best nail treats for under $5. From polishes to remover to fun files and hand cream, there's everything you need for hot hands right here. In fact you can snap it all up for less than a salon mani. Not bad at all.