Let's face it - some things work best when they’re not used as advised.

For example, I’ve read rave reviews about Milk of Magnesia – the indigestion remedy – being a great primer for oily skin.

I tried it myself and it really worked.

I nearly blogged about it, until I read that it’s high in alkaline and decided to ditch MoM (well, I’ve stored it away in case I do get indigestion). However, many oily faces still swear by it, which proves it has more functions than soothing upset tummies.

Apparently, celebrities have a hidden secret for under eyes – wait for it – haemorrhoid cream. I would just like to add that I won’t be reviewing this as part of ‘The great eye cream shootout’, as I’m simply too embarrassed to buy it. But anyhow, it proves my point that certain products work perfectly when not reading the label.

This is no more the case than with Bourjois Rouge Hi-Tech Lip Stain. Though intended for lips, the stain looks fabulous on cheeks. The stain is very similar to Benefit’s Benetint (which I now love!). Like Benetint, Bourjois’ Stain is weightless, which is great as I actually hate the heavy feel of make up on my skin. With the tint, it feels like you’re pretty much make-up free.

The Stain’s application is very similar to Benetint, too, with its neat wand and liquid-filled pot. In fact, with its lip gloss-style head I would say it’s more streak-proof than Benetint.

Plus, Bourjois’ Lip Stain is a fraction of the price of Benefit’s cult tint. It retails at around £7.49, however, if you’re savvy, you can pick it up from Fragrance Direct at the pocket-money price of £2.49.

The Stain is actually light and sheer and comes in a variety of hues, so you’re likely to find a shade for you.

So for Benetint on a budget, I’d give Bourjois Rouge Hi Tech Lip Stain a whirl.