Whats in your make up box?

>> Wednesday, 10 December 2008


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I find these kind of blog posts really interesting, as it gives a kind of mini-review on things, so if theres anything in your make up box that is great and value for money then leave a comment about it! :)

no7 stay perfect foundation:
this is available in boots and is priced at around £11, and for the money i would give it a 9/10. it really does stay perfect all day, i wouldnt say all day AND night, but its not too much trouble to take off and re-apply for night time. It gives a quite nice coverage, need to rub in as its abit yellowy sometimes, covers over blemishes also.

make-believe bronzer:
£10 in most places. i LOVE this bronzer as not only can you use it as an night browny eyeshadow, but it gives about 10 colours and with a brush it gives a nice glow that isn't orange at all and defines cheeks without looking too overdone.

eyeko eyeshadows:
3 pots of dark, light and browns are available, i have all three as it gives me 15 colours to choose from and they are so lovely. They also last quite a long time.

dream-matte foundation:
This is not that expensive, it lasts for ages, and it easy to apply, although a little annoying. Nevertheless it's nice to put on top of foundation to great a matte finish that lasts quite long.

maybelline pen liquid eyelyner:
i thought this wasnt that good, as i was after the max factor pen eyelyner that came out [which i dont get on with at all] and this is a million times better. it has a much stronger tip which doesnt bend and provides a nice black precide line over the eyes, and easy to manouver to achieve flicks.

maybelline define-a-lash mascara:
the name sounds a bit silly, although this is also the best branded mascara i have used, i'm not normally a fan of maybelline, although this really does define lashes without clumps and makes them quite long without looking stupid, worth the money.

boujouis ultra-black eyelyner:
this is amazing, it lasts long, provides amazing darkness to eyes, and is definatley an essential to any make up kit!

revlon brown eyeshadow pencil:
mines is so old but works so well. the only thing is to make sure its sharp to provide a good definition of eyebrows, even comes with a nice handy brush on the end.

moisturiser: i got a free clinque one a few months ago, its called something like 'dramatically different moisturiser' and is amazing, i think its about £10 normally, and definatley worth the money. Another good moisturiser is a no7 one, which i have forgotton the name of, but its pink and i think its for dry skin, but i'm sure all skin types can use it, [perhaps not oily as it could cause more oil as its made for dry skin], and is about the same price as the clinque one. I have very dry skin in general, and cannot apply make up without it, so i rely on good moisturisers.

any one else got any good tips?

6 comments:

Katie 11 December 2008 02:38  

I use Botts natural collection stuff! Nothing costs ore than £1.99 and its all really good I've found. I spent ages trying to find a decent foundation cos I had terrible skin, and that one was great! I use their translucent powder and blusher too.

I also have a selection of smoky eyeshadows by ruby and millie and they are amazing and perfect shades. The set is like £12 but so worth it if you like dramatic eyes!

I use clinique too. Their stuff has really helped me go from horrible acne, to a stage where I dont wear foundation anymore :) x

Katie 11 December 2008 02:39  

Boots natural collection that is meant to say haha

oaktree 11 December 2008 12:21  

i wrote them on my 'to buy' list when you mentioned them before, i'm definatley going to try some! i loce dramatic eyes too :)

clinque are a lifesaver. i had awful acne, i bought the blemish solutions kit and got loads of goodies free with it! :)

Sarah Edwina Rose 16 December 2008 15:38  

Great post idea! I posted some photos of my massive collection awhile back, but I always use the same 6 products:

benefit foundation
MAC mineralise
Black khol
YSL mascara
Brown and black a Dior palette
Chanel powder (or anything veryyy shine absorbing)

Ooo dear i do like the designer make-up, this is why I can only afford to eat toast!

xx

Sarah Edwina Rose 18 December 2008 01:54  

Mine is a mini palette that came free with their Blackout mascara last year, but they do have a similar one in their winter collection! I think the new palette has the same brown and sparkley black and makes the perfect smokey eye; Dior blends so easily

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