Budget Friendly Makeup

[Erin]

^ That's an excellent idea.

 

[*Isobel*]

the volume mascara from rimmel is actually quite nice

 

[Tatika]

Physician's Formula Baked Eyeshadow Trios.

i second this!!!

 

[kissablekae]

the only stuff i use drugstore brands.
maybelline full and soft waterproof mascara in black
covergirl fresh complexion in soft honey, for under eye circles(its either this or mac studiofix..but lately i use studiofix more because my under eye circles have gone away a lot since summer has started and no school!!)

 

[prettypeach]

NYX, Milani, and ETUDE eyeshadows.

 

[shoegal2183]

So, I know I ALWAYS talk about ELF on this thread, but I got an email from them today saying they are having a SALE...so if you wanted to try it and didn't want to pay the $1 maybe now is the time. 10% off everything, 50% off nail polish and soothing and shielding lip glosses, 30% off any make up case Coupon Code is -3day

 

[Erin]

^ What is shipping like? Isn't that the catch?

 

[shoegal2183]

Yeah..still $5 for shipping, but i got 8 different things for a total of $10.50 so I just count it as part of the cost.

 

[Erin]

^ I'm very curious about this brand... what are their best products? How's the gloss? What are some products NOT to try of theirs? Thanks. I'm scoping out their site now...

 

[shoegal2183]

I'm a fan of their skin clearing pressed powder and the mascara is hands down the best one I have ever used even compared to more pricey brands I have used.

The Shielding Hydro Tint SPF 15 is just that..Tint...it is not for a day when you need more coverage at all. So for some people it is great and others may not find it so useful.

I ordered some different types of gloss this time. I have the Hyper shine and Shielding which i DO like, my only problem is with the tubing/packaging of these glosses. The Hypershine is in a twist up tube which some times takes FOREVER to get any out and the Shielding gloss comes with a lip brush/wand thing which is ok if I'm using a mirror, but for quick application is not a good option. They aren't too sticky either..I mean they have a little stick which I personally have come to expect from glosses, but nothing close to what the Victoria's secret sweet talk gloss was!

The chapstick like/lip balm stuff is really good too. I had vanilla last time, but ordered strawberry this time to give it a try.

I also tried the foundation brush..which I really don't like..maybe I didn't take care of it properly, but it doesn't do much for me. It's kinda like a paint brush.


So..this is a long post and not sure if it has any defenite info you would want...buuuuttt maybe

 

[erin_k]

Thanks for the coupon code! I was curious and just wanted to get 1 or 2 things but ended up with 8 and the total was $12. Cant wait for them to arrive!!

 

[Lara_L]

has anyone tried Maybelline's Pure range? im curious to try, but im waiting to use up the last of my old foundation first...

 

[katie-licious]

Oh my God!!! Just found the ELF site thanks to this site - it's soooo cheap!! I have ordered £7 worth of cosmetics, and postage only £2. It's great! Thanks

 

[factory girl]

stargazer

 

[stacyyyy]

covergirl-lash exact mascara
i brought it when i was on holiday in america and wish i had brought more
but when that runs out rimmel-exagerate mascara

and 17 and barry m eyeshadows

 

[Erin]

One thing I can recommend... if you're wanting to try out a new shade... buy a cheap brand of makeup, Wet 'n Wild for instance... and give it a go. If you love it, then go ahead and splurge on something more highly pigmented. That's what I do with eyeliner all the time.

 

[Trista]

Yeah Wet & Wild eyeliners are seen as one of the best you can get for the price-only a dollar! Somehow they never tend to work on my eye though although if I have to do a costume they are great.

Avon's the way to go if you want budget-friendly makeup. With their catalogs they will have the Outlet which has recently-discontinued makeup for insane prices, such as perfumes for $5.49 (Garden Blu) and some lipglosses for under $3.

 

[Erin]

^ Yeah. I purchase from Avon.com when they have Free Shipping... and I usually shop from their Clearance section even then... you can find some good deals.

 

[Tatika]

ALOT of people dont like this, but i LOVE the Almay nearly naked touchpad foundation...mind you i have problem skin...a little acne and some acne scarring...and i fell it covers about the same amount as bare minerals..and it doesnt itch!!!

i was wodering if anyone could advice me as to a good facial moisturizer...preferrably one tfrom a company that DOESNT test on animals...this is why i refuse to by anything from L'OREAL...

 

[factory girl]

my favourite purple make up..
Tesco all about face eyeshadow £1.97
Virgin Vie Rockk star Mascara in Envy and Extrovert £10.50
Prestige soft blend kohl eyeliner in shiraz £4.49
Barry M nail paint £2.29
Laura Mercier stick gloss in black orchid £16