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 Perfection
If 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 Concealer
I 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 Lips
I 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!xx
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25 comments:
Great post must try out hte foundation and the lipgloss XX
great post
i wish we had some of these product in canada as well :(
Great post - the Revlon mascara looks amazing and Natural Collection lip products are such bargains! The lipsticks are pretty good too for £2! x
I really like Ruby and Millie products. Don't see much of them on people's blogs though
xoxox
The Barry M No4 looks lovely! xx
Ohhh i love these kinda posts!
Will be doing one in the next few days, me thinks :)!
I need to try the Barry M Lip Lacquer Crayon!!!!!
I love fondant such a pretty gloss x
The Collection 2000 foundation sounds simular to Revlon's Colorstay - are the 2 comparable?
I've only tried a handful of Ruby & Millie products, my favourite being a 4 pan eyeshadow palette they brought out in Christmas '08 (similar to the Nars night series shadows).Everything I've owned has been nice enough but,like you, I've never really been drawn to the packaging.
Love the look of the Barry M crayon x
I love the Ruby and Millie blushes, number 33 is my favourite shade in the range :)
can you see my scribbling lots of these down in my notebook for the next trip to Boots or Superdrug? Love this post - very recession friendly!
i also discovered Maybelines dreamy smooth foundation at my local boots as i needed something to tide me over until I could get to a clinuque counter its worth getting for that, i really liked it, was only about £7! Really like your blog, keep up the good work!
Loved this post, thank you!
@Lilylipstick - yes I love Appple Blossom lipstick gorgeous nude and a bargain!x
@Ditzymakeup - oh look forward to reading it!x
@Emma - yes I would say it is comparible to Colourstay but a little lighter on the skin and a more natural finish!xx
I love love love party pink, it lasts for so long as well and doesn't wear off too badly. I haven't tried the bourjois concealer but I bought the foundation the other day and thats really nice x
I love reading your. Just watch you videos on your hauls. Would like to check if you can do a review on Benefit's Boi-ing.
I definitely want to try out the Revlon, it looks great!
I think i may have left a comment on a different post yesterday but cant remember where now and if. Anyways basically im looking to get an msf natural. I have the msf natural in medium + but find it chalky and would like maybe a tiny bit dark, between that and say benefit hoola. Have you ever paid much attention to teh other shades and if so what would you suggest? Im pale usually but use fake tan on face every other day x
@littlemissmakeup - I don't quite understand, you use MSF natural to set your powder?or as a bronzer?I use it in Medium/Dark to set my powder, there are lighter colours if you want it to do that otherwise use Blot Powder by MAC which does the job but with no colour.xx
i just want to use it as my foundation/powder as usually use bare minerals but fancy a change but still would like a bit of colour over my whole face and not sure which shade to get?
Just like any other normal girl... a mixture of expensive and cheap make-up :) I will probably live in the streets if all the make-up I have are the expensive ones
Wow!The mascara works great!!!
You should try Wet n Wild Color Icon palettes. They're a great value and the pigmentation and formulation feel high-end. The colors are really pigmented and they're buttery soft! :)
Love this post.The natural collection lipgloss looks alot like my Revlon super lustrous lipgloss in Peach Petal.Cost:just under £7 from boots.Such a beautiful colour.So i will pop to boots tomorrow and pick up the natural collection one also.XX
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