
I'm the first to admit that most of the time I am a high-end cosmetics snob and in most cases you get what you pay for.
But surprising as it may seem I also love drugstore (hate that word FYI) make up, who doesn't love a bargain. Nothing excites me more than finding a great product that looks great and works for a fraction of the price.
After watching
MizzWorthy's drugstore favourites video I decided to do my own YT vid
HERE and this post to share with you the affordable make up that I'm currently loving!
On a daily basis I tend to mix it up and use a good balance of high-end and low-end products.
Foundation - Collection 2000's Lasting PerfectionIf I hadn't of been sent this about three weeks ago I would never have picked this up in store so I'm so glad I
received it to try. This is the best affordable foundation I've tried in a long, long time.
It reminds me a lot of my beloved
YSL Teint Resist but with slightly more coverage, making it perfect for bad skin days. It is a little heavier so not as easy to blend or as light on the skin as
YSL but still gives great coverage without being
cakey.
It is a long wearing base on my skin as it is oil free but I find I still have to use a powder on top to ensure it stays put all day. I would
definitely buy this foundation, it is rare that I reach for drugstore bases over my higher end ones but this gives a lovely matte finish and great coverage.
Key features: Oil free, SPF 20, 16hour wear, transfer resistant and a medium/heavy coverage.
Concealer - Bourjois Healthy Mix Correcting ConcealerI LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this product! This is the only item I own by
Bourjois and I think it is fabulous, this could be the start of a beautiful relationship!
I decided to buy this last week after seeing lots of rave reviews across the
internet and couldn't wait to try it for myself.
The formulation is lovely, it feels silky and moisturising on the skin and is easy to blend. The smell is fruity a mix of the Apricot and Raspberry which is incorporated to encourage radiance and micro-circulation(???).
The main thing I love about this is the colour, I picked up Light (51), a lovely soft peachy, yellow which suits my
skin tone perfectly. It highlights perfectly, banishing nasty shadows while covering imperfections instantly.
It is also oil free and stays put all day meaning no touch ups needed!
Mascara - Revlon's Double TwistMy second favourite mascara of all time, following closely behind my
YSL Singulier. I can't believe I've never talked about this great product before, I've always meant to do a review but never got around to it.
Double Twist is a fabulous mascara for those who like the
voluminous, very black lashes look. This mascara is not subtle, it gives impact, just the way I like it!

The wand is fat, for the me the bigger the better and is made up of a mixture of natural fibres and plastic bristles which helps to grab every lash and give maximum effect.
See below for one coat effect!
Blush - Ruby&Millie Cheek ColourMainly because the packaging has never attracted me this is the first product I've ever purchased by Ruby and Millie. I couldn't resist this lovely cheek duo in the colour Orange 33!
This has been the blush of choice for the last few months, the colour is gorgeous, a lovely combination of matte baby pink and pearl peach which look lovely alone or swirled together.

It is silky soft to touch with good pigmentation making this blush effortless to use. It gives the most gorgeous healthy flush of peachy pink with a subtle highlight from the pearl half.
Eyeliner - The Body Shop Eye DefinerI was sent a whole range of The Body Shop eye liners months and months ago but have only just got around to trying them out. Shimmering Steel is the one colour that stood out to me instantly and it's all I've been reaching for over the last few weeks.
The lovely slate grey colour with a hint of shimmer is perfect for days when a harsh black is too much and I fancy a change from my usual dark brown.
The formulation is so creamy and non scratchy making it so easy to apply and smudge out on the lower waterline. Grey is
definitely a great colour to try if you have blue eyes as I find when I use it they seem to stand out so much more. (swatch further down)
Lipgloss - Natural Collection Juicy LipsI love this bargain lip gloss which if I remember right cost me under £2. I spotted the gorgeous colour, yes another peachy nude and had to have it.
Fondant is a lovely vanilla flavoured lip gloss which is non sticky with good colour payoff. I love wearing this for a pretty and natural everyday lip with my Eve Pearl Nude Beach or Mac's Equality.
The only negative about this product is the doe foot applicator, it is tiny making it hard to get much product out and a little scratchy but hey it I can't complain much it was a bargain at £2. (swatch below)
From left to right - Barry M Lip Lacquer Crayon in No4, No 5, Natural Collection Fondant and Body Shop Shimmering Steel. Lipstick - Barry M Lip Lacquer Crayon Who would of thought applying lipstick with a Crayola would work but it does. Barry M's newest lip product is fabulous, the colours are gorgeous and bright, formulation spot on and the application unique.
I ordered two of the lip crayons a few weeks ago and have been meaning to review them for ages. I love the innovative idea of colouring in your lips with a giant colouring pen. The concept makes for a precise application, allowing you to draw and shade in effortlessly.
The formulation is surprisingly soft and luxurious, leaving my lips feeling soft with no need to a balm or gloss on top. I really enjoy using my lip crayons especially No4 which is the most gorgeous
fuchsia pink with pink and silver shimmer.
I've worn this for several nights/meals out and love it. The other colour No4, Ballet Pink, is
OK, I thought I would favour it to be honest as it is a pretty baby pink but I find it hard to apply.
I found the best way to make Ballet Pink work is to apply it over another nude or matte lipstick, it adds a pretty pink shimmer.
No 4, Party Pink! I really enjoyed doing this post and would love to see your budget must haves! Please let me know if you do a similar post I love trying out bargain products!xx