3 autumn beauty bargains that will save you time and money

When I put on my winter cape this morning, I quietly accepted the fact that the Irish Summer (what Summer??) is officially over. But unfortunately my skin and hair seem to be having a little bit of a harder time adjusting to the temperamental weather. If you suffer the same reality, investing in a some multi-tasking bargain buys can save you hassle, hair-worries and hands that feel like paper towels.  The advantage? You will still have enough change over for a hot choccie en route home. Here are my top 3 quick fixes to invest in right now: 1. SO! Fragrance dry shampoo multi-pack [caption id="attachment_225985" align="alignnone" width="834"] Pic via Emma O' Farrell TV[/caption] €5.99 from pharmacies nationwide. It is always a challenge keeping your hair smelling fresh if you want to avoid washing it every day (who has the time?!) Enter SO!. A dry shampoo with a distinct bed-head beauty vibe (think Kate Moss in her hey-day). Why its cool? Not only does it smell YUM. The packaging is also refreshingly compact and hence perfect for busy days on-the-move. When your handbag is full of other essentials like laptops, makeup and nappies, this still fits in neatly and has four gorgeous scents to choose from. 2. Dr. Paw Paw [caption id="attachment_225984" align="alignnone" width="856"] Pic via TeapartywithAlice.com[/caption] €9 from Harvey Nichols The cult formula is used by makeup gurus the world over, making this little tube a must-have for your handbag in cold weather. Why its cool? It can be used as a primer, cuticle softener, hand cream and lip balm. When the wind gets wild, and your skin is feeling poorly, there is no better choice among cosmetic balms. 3. Catrice Liquid Camouflage [caption id="attachment_225988" align="alignnone" width="843"] Pic via JolienNathalie.com[/caption] €3.60 from pharmacies nationwide If there are dark circles where your eye used to be, this really ought to be your next beauty buy. Dab on a little dot of this to cover up anything from blemishes to broken veins. Number 010 works  a treat for pale skinned lovelies who tend to be darker in the eye area due to a thinness of skin. Now you can finally pack away those super-sized shades. Why its cool? I always use this under my eye makeup as a quick replacement for eyes hadow primer. It's works a treat to dull redness on the lids if your eyes are a little inflamed. (Did anyone say sleep deprived?!) Follow us on Pinterest for more beauty articles and lust-haves. Main image via JolienNathalie.com