I’m sure you know by
now that I love finding a bargain and the Boots 3 for 2 mix-and-match offer was
certainly an incentive to pick up some more drugstore makeup recently! So I
decided it was the perfect time to show you some of my 10 favourite products
under £10, from almost every category.
First up is foundation; hands down my favourite one I’ve
tried from the high street is L’Oreal True Match (£9.99). It reminds me a lot
of MAC Studio Fix Fluid, as it has a semi-matte non-drying finish with really
great coverage at less than half of the price. Although I have to mix two
shades (and even then it’s certainly not perfect!) I think this foundation
comes in one of the best shade selections in the drugstore. Whilst it isn’t the
most long-lasting product in the world on my fairly foundation-repellant skin,
the finish is just flawless without looking caked on. If you’ve never tried
this, I thoroughly recommend giving it a whirl.
Next is a bit of a love-it-or-hate-it product: the
Maybelline Instant Eye Eraser Concealer (or whatever it's called...) (£7.99, review here). Obviously, as it’s in this post, I
fall into the ‘love it’ category! I know a lot of people think the applicator
is unhygienic and whilst the concept of it does gross me out, I really don’t
think it’s any less sanitary than the standard doe-foot. Also, this is
something you’ll only really use under your eyes, if it was for blemishes that
would be another story! In some ways the applicator is great as it means the
product basically blends itself in. It doesn’t matter how much you use, it will
never go cakey and I find this perfect for using with a lighter base where a
heavier concealer (like the Collection Lasting Perfection) would be too much. I
generally use a corrector then this on top to blend it all in and hide even my
intense dark circles all day long.
I’ve sort of merged the blusher and highlighter category
into one in the form of Max Factor’s Crème Puff Blush in Alluring Rose (£8.99, review and swatches here).
If you have a lighter complexion I’d recommend the shade Seductive Pink, but
for medium to darker skintones Alluring Rose is perfection. It’s such an
interesting copper-rose shade, I really haven’t seen anything similar to on the
high street. It does have a little glitter in there, but I promise it isn’t
visible on the face (as I hate that!), it just produces a beautiful
highlighting glow. I find that this applies really beautifully and lasts well
over the course of my pretty long days.
I posted recently on Rimmel’s Brixton Brown 5-Pan Eyeshadow (£6.99) and it’s still a firm favourite (review and swatches here). It doesn’t look like much but the shades work
beautifully together and the red shade takes what could’ve been a fairly
standard brown quad to another level. They’re a really nice texture, very
pigmented and last pretty well on the eyes.
This one is cheating a little as the one I have is from the
more expensive Rose Gold set, however you can also get the Zoeva Luxe Petit Crease Brush individually for a mere £6.95. This is potentially my #1
can’t-live-without-eye brush (I rank it perhaps even higher than the MAC 217),
so I can’t recommend it enough at that price. I use this every day to apply a
matte brown crease shade and the bristles blend it in perfectly whilst the
shade fits exactly into the crease. I don’t know what I was doing to my eye
makeup before I got this but it will change your makeup life.
I know I rave about the KIKO Long-Lasting Stick Eyeshadows
(£7.90, review and swatches here) all day every day, but they really are that amazing! My favourite
shades are 06 Golden Brown and 05 Rosy Brown, but there really is a shade in
there for everyone. These are both gorgeous neutral shimmers; 06 being an
antique gold shade and 05 being a mauve-y colour. The pigmentation is insane
and so is the texture; it’s so creamy and blend-able. You have a good 30
seconds to work with them before they set and stay in place until you remove
them. They’re one of the most adaptable products in my arsenal as they’re
perfect as a base, blended out as an all-over lid colour or used as eyeliner. I
really haven’t given similar high-end products from Laura Mercier, By Terry and
Bobbi Brown a second thought since getting my hands on these.
A more recent discovery has been the Soap and Glory Supercat Eyeliner (£6, review and swatch here). I did say I’d update you and I can tell you this is just as inky
and pigmented as the first day I used it, and it hasn’t left my side since
then. I went shopping last week and genuinely got stopped twice and
complimented on my eyeliner and it was all because of this! It’s so easy to
apply and the shape is incredible for getting your perfect feline flick. I was
always a big fan of gel liner, as I found a lot of these felt pen products too
scratchy or they just ran out after a couple of weeks, but no such problems
with this! I now prefer this to gel as it lasts all day with no transfer on my
oily eyelids. If you, like me, can’t be without your winged liner you should
get acquainted with this amazing product.
Soap and Glory gets a second mention in this post as I’ve
also been enjoying their Archery Brow Pencil (£8). There is a pen version and a
pencil version (I picked up the latter) and each unfortunately only come in two
shades. However I found Hot Chocolate was perfect for me. It can be really hard
to find high street brow products for brunettes that aren’t too warm and
red-toned. Hot Chocolate is that perfect, slightly ashy tone for dark hair. I
love the twist-up function as I think it actually lasts longer because unlike
with a traditional pencil you don’t have to keep it constantly sharpened to get
a natural look. With this you can easily sketch in the individual hairs with
one end then use the spooly end to brush it out for a natural look. It’s
definitely an everyday look as opposed to a really dramatic brow, but that’s
exactly what I look for personally.
For mascara I've included my all-time favourite from the drugstore: Maybelline Lash Sensational (£7.99, review here). A bold claim, I know but to be honest I rate this more than the much-hyped Benefit Roller Lash, as it gives a lot more volume. It also has a curved wand to ensure an amazing curl without eyelash curlers and I still think it's nicely lengthening.
For mascara I've included my all-time favourite from the drugstore: Maybelline Lash Sensational (£7.99, review here). A bold claim, I know but to be honest I rate this more than the much-hyped Benefit Roller Lash, as it gives a lot more volume. It also has a curved wand to ensure an amazing curl without eyelash curlers and I still think it's nicely lengthening.
Finally, no post of mine would be complete without a good
lip product. At the moment I’ve been reaching for the Bourjois Colourboost Lip Crayon in Sweet Macchiato (£7.99, review and swatch here) just as much as I have my Clinique Chubby Stick. It’s
a reddish-brown sheer lip colour that’s perfect for everyday. It’s not glittery
and just gives a great glossy finish without being really high-shine. Obviously
it doesn’t last long on the lips, but I wouldn’t expect this kind of product
to.
If you want to go one better, make sure you check out my
Amazing Products Under £5 post!
I really need to try KIKO i feel like that only beauty blogger who doesn't own any! It all look so fab though I can't choose! Lucy x
ReplyDeletewww.pltlucy.co.uk
They're honestly one of my favourite brands :) xx
DeleteSome great items there, I share you love for KIKO shadow sticks and I also love the Mas Factor blushes too :)
ReplyDeletePams Stuff and Things
Great taste ;) xx
DeleteI am totally with you on the Loreal True match! It's fab! I might have to try out the Kiko Shadow sticks too they look great!
ReplyDeleteJennie Emma
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Oh my gosh you do! They're amazing xx
DeleteI'm lusting over that blush. I'll certainly need to pick up a pinkier version of if right away <3
ReplyDeleteDreamy photo as usual, Jasmine .
Gill xx EyelinerFlicks
They have so many shades to suit different skin tones in that line :) I\m sure you'd love Seductive Pink xx
DeleteI agree with you that these are great products for under £10, I'm yet to try the True Match foundation, need to jump on the bandwagon :) x
ReplyDeleteMummy’s Beauty Corner
Go for it :D xx
DeleteNEED to try the Maybelline concealer. I have literally never read anything bad about it and it just keeps on popping up every where! Great list of wonderful items!
ReplyDeleteXO Naomi in Wonderland
It's the best one I've ever tried from the drugstore! xx
DeleteI love kilo eyeshadow sticks! You'll never catch me paying over £30 for those by Terry ones! Such a helpful post x
ReplyDeleteKaran// StudentBeautyHack
I agree - the KIKO ones do it all for me! xx
DeleteGreat picks! Essence, Kiko and Makeup Revolution are great cheaper brands x
ReplyDeleteHeather | Of Beauty & Nothingness x
They're all brands that consistently wow me :) xx
DeleteI really want to try the concealer! All I have heard is good things! Xx
ReplyDeleteOliviaCheryl.com
It's well worth a shot at that price :) xx
DeleteI really need to get my hands on some Zoeva brushes, the crease brush looks gorgeous :)! The Bourjois Colourboost in Sweet Macchiato is a shade I definitely need to swatch, I love the texture and finish of those crayons, more than I do the Clinique!
ReplyDeletecescasretailretreat.com
It's a lovely shade and Zoeva do the best eyeshadow brushes! xx
DeleteI love the KIKO Long-Lasting Stick Eyeshadows. Got a few myself
ReplyDeleteThey're so amazing! xx
DeleteAhh I have a few of these and love them, the Supercat liner especially :) everything else you mentioned I've wanted for ages, especially the Rimmel shadows and Kiko stick!
ReplyDeleteKat | www.kathorrocks.com
Definitely check some of them out! xx
DeleteThat Zoeva brush is on my wishlist for quite some time =)
ReplyDeleteThey're so great- definitely get them when you can! xx
DeleteI absolutley love the MAX factor blushers! The colours look amazing and it is very similar to the hourglass blushers~
ReplyDeleteI'm really lusting to invest in some Zoeva brushes, especially their rose gold collection.
Great post, I hope you have a lovely day ♥
Ying | * Y i n g c b e a u t y *
I can't recommend Zoeva brushes enough! xx
DeleteThe Max Factor blushes are gorgeous from the looks of things. I need to try the soap and glory eyeliner because if it does flicks right, then I need it!xx
ReplyDeleteJasmine || http://blogsallbeautyy.blogspot.co.uk
Definitely check it out - it's perfect for getting a precise flick :) xx
DeleteSo, I pretty much love every item you have her Jasmine (great taste girl ;) ) The concealer, foundation and brow pencil are up there in my all time favourites, such fab products!
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Haha thank you hun! xx
DeleteI love the Brixton Brown palette, the shades are super pretty and very easy to wear!! x
ReplyDeleteBlushhx
I agree- one every neutral-lover should own :) xx
DeleteSome fab products in there and so many that I haven't tried! I love Sweet Macchiato, it's such a beautiful colour :)
ReplyDeleteAnoushka xx www.Anoushkaloves.com
I agree - it's really pretty :) xx
DeleteThe Zoeva Petit Crease brush is definitely my most used brush!! Haven't looked at their single brushes, I'm really tempted to get another now :)
ReplyDeleteallthatshimmers.co.uk xo
I agree - it's changed my makeup life haha xx
DeleteI haven't had the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind in my collection for such a long time but I definitely love it and it was all I was using at one point. I wonder how I'd like it now...its been about a year. Should I purchase one and find out? :-)
ReplyDeleteBeauty Isles | An Island Girl's Beauty and Lifestyle Blog
Do it! When I stop using it for like a week then go back to it I wonder why I ever stopped using it! xx
DeleteThere have been many beauty bloggers who claimed that the Maybelline Lash Sensational is much better than Benefit Roller Lash. I have yet to try Roller Lash but I 100% agree Lash Sensational is brilliant. Also agree on that Maybelline Instant Age Rewind concealer, it's currently holding a HG status for me. I have yet to try True Match but it's definitely next on my list to buy, have read great reviews on it and it's supposedly a dupe for one of Giorgio Armani's foundation.
ReplyDeleteShireen | Reflection of Sanity
I agree - the concealer is a HG for me too :) I hope you enjoy True Match! xx
DeleteI really want to try some of S&G brow products, will check these out next time im in boots x
ReplyDeleteEmma | Emmys Blog
You definitely should :) xx
DeleteOooh, that KIKO shadow stick looks awesome! Great picks.
ReplyDeleteErin | Erin and Katherine Talk Beauty
They're one of my favourite beauty products of all time! xx
DeleteFab picks, I’m really loving Soap and Glory at the moment and I’m just trying out the Supercat liner and loving it so far and have to agree it’s so pigmented :) Their Archey pencil is the bomb dot com also! I’d definitely recommend some Essie polishes also, really loving them of late :)
ReplyDeleteCharlee XO | CharmedCharlee
I need to get my hands on a few more Essie shades! xx
DeleteI want to try the Loreal True Match. I love the packaging of Soap and Glory but I'm terrified of their products as I had a skin reaction to their hand cream and soap!
ReplyDeleteOh no! :( xx
DeleteI've been using the Rimmel’s Brixton Eyeshadow for a while now and I love it so much! Great picks :) xxx
ReplyDeletewww.sleepy-heaven.blogspot.co.uk
Me too - I wasn't expecting to at all! xx
DeleteDefinitely need to try the S&G Archery pencil, feel like the only person who hasn't tried it yet :') Great picks! x
ReplyDeleteJordan | Keep Dreaming ♥
I felt like that too - now I know why as it's fab! xx
DeleteI love reading posts like this, there's nothing I love more than a bargain! I have a few of the Max Factor blushes & really like them, I can't believe how amazing the quality is for the price. x
ReplyDeleteJordan Alice
The shades are also just so different to anything else on the high street :) xx
DeleteI'd love to get my hands on some of those Kiko shadow sticks!!
ReplyDeleteShe Likes to Shop
Go for it - you won't regret it! xx
Deletethat rimmel eyeshadow palette looks really nice ! i have the same one but in different shades, wish i would've gotten yours instead ! also, i still can't believe i haven't tried that maybelline concealer, it sounds really nice x
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It's amazing! And I definitely recommend Brixton Brown! xx
DeleteGreat favorites. That Maybelline concealer is my holy grail. And I also LOVE the maybelline mascara.
ReplyDeleteI agree- both amazing products! xx
DeleteYou've included some of my favorites here as well! :D I looove Maybelline's Lash Sensational mascara, it's definitely one of the best drugstore releases in a looong time. I like it a lot better than a few high-end mascaras I've used.
ReplyDeletePaula
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Same here! :) xx
DeleteI used to love True Match Foundation...that is until I came to the UK. The formula is completely different than the one in North America, and though I have gone back a few times to re-try, I always feel it was a waste.
ReplyDeleteAngie x | Chocolate & Lipstick || UK Beauty and Lifestyle Blog
I never realised the formula was different! xx
DeleteGreat post! I love the Kiko eyeshadow sticks and really want to pick up one of the Max Factor's blushes. They're beautiful! x
ReplyDeleteRenata | Speaking Beauty UK
They're so amazing, right?! xx
DeleteLove all your picks and some of them are my absolute favourites especially the L'Oreal True Match Foundation and the Maybelline Mascara!!! I keep uhhming and ahhing over Rimmel's Brixton Brown!!..xx
ReplyDeleteGo for it - I think you'll love it ;) xx
DeleteI NEED to try the Archery Brow Pencil **
ReplyDeletethanks for the review :D
Hope you love it :) xx
DeleteI have the foundation and I love it! Gives a great coverage overall, maybe not an ever lasting foundation, but I can deal with that haha! I actually went and got the Maybelline mascara today despite wanting the Rollerlash from Benefit! What are the chances :D I've never tried Kiko makeup, only their nail polishes. What do you think of those?
ReplyDeleteReally great and helpful review, thumps up from me! :)
Tess x
www.simplybeingyoung.com
Yeah I am quite oily so I find it rubs off a little during the day! I would definitely recommend KIKO's makeup - I've never tried their polishes but sounds like I need to :) xx
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