Part 2: Budget Beauty Buys…

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Hi I’m back to continue my little budget basket full of treats. I don’t have the spare cash to blow on high end products so when I find a budget product I love I am obsessed! I hope you found the last few products I reviewed helpful for your next purchase.

Okay first up is the holy grail of budget highlighters, I think most people have this in their makeup bag but if you don’t fear not I am here to give you the low down on this beauty.

CATRICE HIGH GLOW MINERAL HIGHLIGHTING POWDER

I was a bit afraid of this product when I bought it. I had been using LuLu from the Pippa Palette (I have reviewed this beauty here) in one of my very first reviews (excuse the manky images!) and I was happy with the subtle warm highlight it gave.The catrice is frosty and very pearlescent so I was very careful how much I applied as I didn’t want to resemble the tin foil I wrap the kids sambos in every morning! But fear not the colour pay off it very subtle and the frostiness of the shade actually goes well with my pale foundation shade.budget1

I apply this with my Penneys fan brush on the highest point of my cheek bones, a little on my brow bone and a touch on my cupids bow. The texture is not as powdery as you would think, when swatched its almost creamy. If you spray your brush with some setting spray first you will get a massive colour payoff and this would be amazing for a night time look. I picked my one up in Penneys, but it can be purchased online with Inish Pharmacies also and it retails at €5.50.

Wet n Wild Colour Icon Blush

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I have two of these blushes and I plan on picking up the rest of the colours soon. The shade I purchased first was Pearlescent Pink as it was said to be a dupe for NARS Orgasm. It is a beautiful coral shade with flecks of gold running through it but the shimmer doesn’t create that 90s glitter like effect on your cheek bones. The pigment is very strong in these blushes, a little really does go a long way. Less is more, remember you can always add more, you cannot take away. The same goes for the other shade I have been using Mellow Wine, if you prefer to shy away from the high coral tones, then this shade will be right up your street. It warms up the face and gives a subtle glow. The retail price is €3.95 and you can look up your local Wet n Wild stockist here.

PENNEYS PS RANGE OF LIP PRODUCTS

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The quality of the PS range is phenomenal for the price point. The nude liner is a cult product at this stage, it goes with so many different shades and brands and any consistency of lipsticks whether it be matte or gloss. It isn’t a soft pencil so it will last longer than many more expensive lip pencils. I also enjoy using the matte crayons the PS range offers, I use the Manhattan shade and these are so handy for a quick swipe of colour. The PS range of matte lipsticks are some of my favourites too, I like the shade Manhattan and an added bonus there is a little tiny gloss in the bottom of the lipstick! The liners start at €1.50…now hands up who hasn’t thrown a liner into your basket while at the till…go on?!!

CATRICE GLAM AND DOLL FALSE LASH MASCARA

What can I say about this mascara that I haven’t already gushed about on my Snapchat (sissymcgee3). It is probably my second favourite mascara ever! If I had a desert island product, mascara would definitely be the one, I think if you have your lashes and nothing else you’re sorted!  This mascara give a wide eyed full lash effect. I am lucky enough to have long lashes so what I look for in a mascara is a more voluminous and curl effect. This mascara does all that and more. The wand is quite thin with a flat side and a curved one, so it is great to get right into the lashes from the root and for those bottom lashes. The only negative thing I will say about this mascara would be the fall out and flaking after several hours of wear can be annoying. b3

I bought mine in Penneys as I do most Catrice products but you can purchase it in the list of stockists I have linked in the highlight review. It cost €4.50, seriously under a fiver for a fantastic mascara! Where would you be going?! To your local Catrice stand, that’s where!!

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 FLORMAR TERRACOTTA BLUSH AND CASHMERE DELUX LIPSTICK

I have been using the Flormar blush and radiance primer for quite a while now, most recently I picked up the Cashmere lippy on the back of a high recommendation from Michelle from Needs not Wants Blog and I was not let down. I had forgotten how good this brand is. This blush is fab on, it does leave a shimmer so if you are more a matte person, I would stay away but for a night out or an occasion definitely give this a go. The shade I use is Touch of Rose. It is highly pigmented so tap your brush before application. I use my Blank Canvas angle blush brush (the number has worn off) and it sweeps the product on beautifully. The price was €11.95. The lipstick is a newish purchase, and I am loving the colour! It is in the shade Absolute Nude and the price was €5.95. I purchased mine from Quinns Pharmacy in Ballina Co. Mayo, but here are a list of your local stockists. I team this lippy with my PS nude liner and it is a match made in nude heaven! It is a creamy consistency but there is no high shine which I like in a lippy! It does contain some ingredients which are good for fine lines, which is an added bonus.

So there ya go the second instalment of my budget beauty buys! Hope you enjoyed and if you have tried these let me know what you think, good or bad! over on my social media, click the links below!

Tracey xxxx

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Budget Beauty Beauts…Part 1.

So as you know I love makeup, love love love it. I could stand in chemists and beauty halls swatching makeup all day long! But, I have, like most people have, a life where I need to pay bills, mortgage, feed my kids, clothe them and generally not spend every penny I have on beauty products! So instead of lusting over the new Charlotte Tilbury Pillowtalk lipstick I have decided to write a review on the best affordable beauty products I have enjoyed using. That lipstick looks so fab though…*longingly clicks on the tab again*

There is nothing nicer than purchasing a high end beauty product that you know comes highly recommended, but this is done very rarely (for me anyway). So I get great pleasure is spending damn all and finding a real gem every now and again. So if you are like me and simply can’t afford to splurge on high end cosmetics every month, read on I have gathered my favourite budget friendly beauty products and done a little review on them…

 

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Okay so these products as you can see are a mix of Catrice, Wet n Wild, Primark/Penneys PS range, Collection and Revolution. I will attach links below to each website if you feel like a perusal!

Catrice HD Liquid Foundation..

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First up let me say! I toyed with the idea of taking pictures when I had the foundation on but to be honest, for me personally looking at makeup on other people makes no odds to whether I purchase or not. No two skin tones are the same so it would be pointless to photograph it (in my opinion).

So I have naturally Irish pale skin, I am dark haired but my skin has no warmth at all (living dead!). I have recently started to purchase the second lightest colour within most ranges as sometimes I do have to “warm myself up” with bronzer! I have always chose the lightest of the light, even way back when I purchased my first Max Factor compact in 1995 (never had a Pan Stick, I am very proud of that!).

So back to the makeup! This little beauty comes in 4 shades. I chose shade 020 and it is the second lightest shade. The texture is very watery, so where ever you usually apply your makeup from i.e. back of your hand a few droplets of this will go a long way. The applicator is a droplet, I would suggest buying the little mixing palette and spatula from Penneys for this type of foundation as it is so handy to control the amount you apply to your face. They are €4  so not a huge expense and they are so handy if you want to darken your foundation with tan or lighten it with the Body Shops lightening drops, just mix with your spatula.

spatula-196x300 I apply mine with my Blank Canvas F20 bounce it on rather than rubbing it around your face. Another method that is effective for this foundation is using a beauty blender, I like the Real Techniques one, just dab it on… download-26until even and flawless. I have an oily t-zone so I do need to pat on some powder on top, but you guys with dry skin it will give such a beautiful glow and you lucky gals who are not oily nosed the coverage will last all day, I would have to reapply around my nose but the rest of my skin would be still flawless in the evening. The price is €7.90 and you can click the link above to purchase, also available in Penneys, Inish Pharmacy and local pharmacies.

REVOLUTION ULTRA EYESHADOWS PALETTE

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This little palette surprised me so much. The main reason I got this was because it was on offer. My daughter had a good few palettes and she liked them so I purchased this palette in Superdrug, they were doing a 3 for 2 promotion. I wanted the oil control spray (which is a must for us oily gals!), I got this to avail of the offer more than anything.

Am I glad I did the colour payoff is fantastic on all the shades and this is the great thing about this palette, if you like nudes and mauves every colour will be used. Most palettes there are always some colours you wouldn’t highlight your grocery list with but honestly all the colours are wearable everyday. They blend so so well, better than the NAKED palette shadows (shock/horror!) and with little blending you get a lovely edge free, seamless eye look. They last very well too, again if your like me you will need a primer on your oily lids to ensure no creasing or fading. But it lasts all day with the right prep and doesn’t move around the eye. The one thing I will say is and its not a big deal, always tap your brush before applying as one tiny swatch will pick up a massive amount of product. I had my eye on a quad shadow from MAC recently with lovely plums and mauves but I have changed my mind about spending €45 when I can use an exact dupe here with the revolution palette which cost me less than €12!! The lovely girls at Matte to Metallic have put together a stockist list of Revolution and Freedom goodies Stockists List you can also purchase products from that link. If you are thinking about getting a matte palette and are unsure about which one to go for, I highly recommend purchasing this one for your go to palette, it fits into any makeup bag better than most  palettes too!

Catrice Prime and Fine Smoothing Primer

This is a little gem to have in your makeup drawer. As you know if you follow me on snapchat (sissymcgee3) I have an issue with Benefits Porefessional. I have large open pores on my nose and the high end version just does not cut it (or cover it) for me. The texture with the Catrice version sits better on my skin, it is more smooth and greasier (not as gritty as Porefessional). Once its applied (and I use my fingers to do this, you can use a dome or buffing brush also) it turns to velvet on the skin and instead of trying to sit into the pores and fill them, it drapes itself over them and blurs them!! That is the best description I can give! One tip is let it go dry before going in with your concealer or foundation as it will sit better and last longer for you. The price point for this little pot of gold is €5.49 and can be bought in most Penneys, local pharmacies or just click Here.

WET N WILD COLOURICON CONTOUR PALETTE

I think this was the first product I got from the Wet n Wild collection and I bought it on the back of so many recommendations from beauty bloggers. There are 2 shades and the one I have is Dolce de Leche. There is a pressed banana powder and a contour shade, the shade I have is perfect for pale skin tones as the contour shade in it is an ashy grey base. The other shade is much warmer and would be suited to bronze more than shade the skin.

The cream shade I use under my eyes and T zone, I don’t always use it as I prefer a translucent shade. The contour shade I apply with my Blank Canvas F15 and it is the perfect brush to get right into those hollows! Any tapered brush will do the same though. The minute I start to work this shade into the hollows of my cheeks, oh my God, I have dimension in my face! I’m only bloody gorgeous! But seriously though, immediately that flat look to the face disappears and it is a saviour for any over-eating that occurred! Chizzled beyond belief! Work with your brush up toward to temples and along the hairline, I avoid bringing my contour below my jaw bone during the day as I think it looks to harsh o me. Remember to blend blend blend and if you go to heavy, wipe the excess from your foundation brush and buff into a less harsh shadow. I am not bashing Benefit (again) but I have been using their Hoola Bronzer lately and it does not hold a candle to this contour shade! I am going to keep going with it though because it cost me almost €40 and I am stubborn like that! The palette costs under €12 and can be bought HERE from these fab outlets.

So that is part one of the little bargain basket I have gathered together. Let me know if you use these products and if there are more budget products I should get my mitts on!

As always thanks for reading and if you like feel free to share

Tracey xxx

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