Cheapo makeup that's good

xzanti

I ran out of my Armani eye shadow base on Friday and was going out and didn't have time to go all the way into Brown Thomas as I live out in Blanchardstown and BT2 don't do Armani.. So I decided to improvise, went into Boots and found myself a Rimmel one (delicate rose is the shade) and guess what, it's just as good as the Armani, gives the same lovely sheen and lasted me the whole night... So I'm chuffed with myself.. The Armani one is 22.00 for a tiny pot and the Rimmel one is 4.50 for the same amount..

Anyone else got any little bargains to share???

Madame Razz

The Barry M glitter dusts are on a par with the M.A.C. pigments. Hard to get here tho.

Pythia

I always find that cheapy mascara is just as good as expensive mascara. I use Loreal. I go through any so quickly so it's handy to save money that way.

fonpokno

manukahoney wrote: »

The Barry M glitter dusts are on a par with the M.A.C. pigments. Hard to get here tho.

I love the stuff! The only place I've ever found it is Boots in Jervis Street though.

kittex

fonpokno wrote: »

I love the stuff! The only place I've ever found it is Boots in Jervis Street though.

I think Boots have some sort of exclusive distribution deal on them.

I've used Rimmel for years for everything make up related.
The only expensive addition I've made is Chanel face powder (amazing) and some Smashbox stuff my mother gave me for Christmas.

Le Rack

my housemate uses MAC, swears by it, but I always think she looks gaunt and ill with it and it looks pasty on...this is after having it done by a consultant n all, whereas I use loreal, bourgois (sp), rimmel, and love em and think the colours and quality are great, and for really great colours try stargazer! cheap and awesome colours!

Madame Razz

fonpokno wrote: »

I love the stuff! The only place I've ever found it is Boots in Jervis Street though.

Do they do it there?

I usually get mine in the UK; I assume Superdrug here do them also though.

I find the Revlon stuff great too; I know its not cheap cheap, but the stuff works very well I have always found.

Some of the Cheapie nail polishes are very good also, especially if you use a good quality basecoat; otherwise its yellow nail alert!!

The Mavala polishes are fantastic also, and the small little bottle is ideal!!

I find Bourjouis eyeshadows are great, and their mascara is nice also. Crap coverage nail varnish tho!

New Vaseline Rosy lips is a lovely lip gloss for daytime also, and is just under €2!! Happy days!!

xzanti

manukahoney wrote: »

The Barry M glitter dusts are on a par with the M.A.C. pigments. Hard to get here tho.

Gosh makeup is made by the same people who make MAC... was told that by a very good source.. Haven't tried it, it's hard enough to come by but I think there's a chemist near Jervis, along the Luas line that sells it..

Madame Razz

xzanti wrote: »

Gosh makeup is made by the same people who make MAC... was told that by a very good source.. Haven't tried it, it's hard enough to come by but I think there's a chemist near Jervis, along the Luas line that sells it..

Bourjois is made by Chanel. You can definately see the similarity in the eyshadows and blushes, but Chanel have a better range of colours.

I have never used their foundations or powders ao I couldn't comment on them.

The nail varnishes are deffo different tho, because the coverage of the Chanel ones are excellent and the Bourjois ones are ****e.

L'oreal is owned by Lancome so I have no doubt that some of their products overlap also.

Aoibheann

Barry M is sold in Superdrug in Limerick.. I think it's on Willliam St.

Also in the really big Boots stores - Jervis St one definitely, not sure about the others but it's worth a shot.. I love love LOVE Dazzle Dust, I have loads! =D

MILF

I use a lot of Avon - the illuminating make up base is fantastic and they do a fab range of mineral make up!

fonpokno

manukahoney wrote: »

Do they do it there?

I usually get mine in the UK; I assume Superdrug here do them also though.

Yep but only the Boots in Jervis St in Dublin, or at least that's the only place I've ever seen it and I've searched high and low. I love the stuff!

New Vaseline Rosy lips is a lovely lip gloss for daytime also, and is just under €2!! Happy days!!

oooh I've never heard of this! Where'd ya get that??

Mischievous M.D. wrote: »

Barry M is sold in Superdrug in Limerick.. I think it's on Willliam St.

Also in the really big Boots stores - Jervis St one definitely, not sure about the others but it's worth a shot.. I love love LOVE Dazzle Dust, I have loads! =D

Yes that stuff is the best ever, I've only got about 4 of them but I have great plans to stock up!

Madame Razz

Vaseline rosy lips, its a in a little pink and white tin. Its petroleum jelly with rose and almond oil and a slight hint of a pink colour. It's been out about two weeks I think, though have only seen it in private pharmacies, not Boots to date, so might be worth looking in one of them first!!

Its lovely!!

Aoibheann

fonpokno wrote: »

Yes that stuff is the best ever, I've only got about 4 of them but I have great plans to stock up!

I foresee a shopping trip! \o/


Heard great things about the vaseline rosy lips actually, must find some!

Larianne

xzanti wrote: »

Gosh makeup is made by the same people who make MAC... was told that by a very good source.. Haven't tried it, it's hard enough to come by but I think there's a chemist near Jervis, along the Luas line that sells it..

Not true!!! One is a Canadian company (started up by 2 guys, then taken over in 1998 by Estee Lauder) the other is Danish (family owned). They do copy a lot of their products though so I can understand why people might think they are made by the same company.

You can get Gosh cosmetics in Debenhams on Henry Street.


Max Factor 2000 Calories is a great cheap mascara. You're better off with a cheaper good mascara as you should only really keep mascara 3 months due to bacteria build-up. (I should really practise what I preach! )

I used to buy Barry M in Ad Hoc in Temple Bar but that was a few years ago. I'm not sure if it's still there. Someone else said Topshop sells them. The colours are so vibrant I love them. (I had them hidden away for awhile).

phasers

Barry M is in superdrug in the Square and boots in Liffey Valley if that helps anybody! I love the stuff, and I think Miss Sporty mascara is brilliant, it's only about 3 quid as well

Innervision

Liking this thread! I love Rimmel's liquid eyeliner, one of the best I've used and really cheap.

fonpokno

I've never been able to get the hang of liquid eyeliner... always end up with it either going all over my face or somehow stabbing myself in the eye. My sister loves the Rimmel stuff though!

Anyone got a recomendation for a cheap primer?

Innervision

fonpokno wrote: »

I've never been able to get the hang of liquid eyeliner... always end up with it either going all over my face or somehow stabbing myself in the eye. My sister loves the Rimmel stuff though!

Bourjois have this eyeliner pen that seems to go on like liquid eyeliner but is a whole lot easier to use! Never bought it though only tried it in the shop

Pythia

This anti chaffing gel is a very similar make up to Smashbox primer

http://cgi.ebay.ie/New-Monistat-Soothing-Care-Chafing-Relief-Powder-Gel-42_W0QQitemZ260287329861QQihZ016QQcategoryZ67590QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

bigpinkelephant

xzanti wrote: »

Gosh makeup is made by the same people who make MAC... was told that by a very good source.. Haven't tried it, it's hard enough to come by but I think there's a chemist near Jervis, along the Luas line that sells it..

It is absolutely fantastic. They have liquid eyeliners that DON'T come off. On the label it says they can also be used as nail art pens. I was on holidays and did an experiment, one night out and 2 whole days and the stuff still wasn't off!

You can get it in Debenhams.

Posy

Debenhams (the old Roches) on Henry Street does Barry M. Saw it there today.

PlayGirl

bigpinkelephant wrote: »

It is absolutely fantastic. They have liquid eyeliners that DON'T come off. On the label it says they can also be used as nail art pens. I was on holidays and did an experiment, one night out and 2 whole days and the stuff still wasn't off!

You can get it in Debenhams.

The bad thing about this is if your not used to putting on liquid eyeliner, it really really doesn't come off - you're stuck with any mistakes - i speak from experience with my friends MAC liquid eyeliner

I'm sure its great for the 'oul eyeliner pro's though

taram

I'll also declare my love for Barry M, also love Essence, used to use it all the time in germany, great nail polish, glosses and eyeliners. Boots Natural Collection is good for eyeshadow and blush too.

MayMay

Love Boots own brand...lipgloss, nail varnish, blush, powder, eyeliner, mascara. Not so great on foundation or concealer though.

I've never used a primer....does it make much of a difference?

Le Rack

boots own mascara is terrible! it failed every test put to it on Gok Wans

MayMay

Le Rack wrote: »

boots own mascara is terrible! it failed every test put to it on Gok Wans

Really? I love it! And I've tried lots of different priced mascaras, really like this one.

Le Rack

yeah it ran as soon as they introduced it to humidity! lol!
by time they were done with the tests and cleaning it off there was nothing left to have to clean!

MayMay

Le Rack wrote: »

yeah it ran as soon as they introduced it to humidity! lol!
by time they were done with the tests and cleaning it off there was nothing left to have to clean!

Oh right. Guess I'm an exception, really like it. Any links to that on You Tube or anything? Can't find it, didn't realise he tested make up.

LolaLuv

Pythia wrote: »

This anti chaffing gel is a very similar make up to Smashbox primer

http://cgi.ebay.ie/New-Monistat-Soothing-Care-Chafing-Relief-Powder-Gel-42_W0QQitemZ260287329861QQihZ016QQcategoryZ67590QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

+1, I've used it and it's great. Plus it lasts forever.

OP, I don't know what's available in Ireland. There are a ton of really great American brands, but Rimmel is good for lipsticks and glosses, but their eyeshadows sucks. These eyeshadows are great and a steal! Also, Cherry Culture sells NYX Pearl Mania Powders for a buck each. They are fabulous; comparable to MAC pigments but you can buy all of the colors for the price of one MAC. They're smaller, but I've never used an entire jar of pigment, so for me that's actually a plus. HTH

xzanti

PillyPen wrote: »

+1, I've used it and it's great. Plus it lasts forever.

OP, I don't know what's available in Ireland. There are a ton of really great American brands, but Rimmel is good for lipsticks and glosses, but their eyeshadows sucks. These eyeshadows are great and a steal! Also, Cherry Culture sells NYX Pearl Mania Powders for a buck each. They are fabulous; comparable to MAC pigments but you can buy all of the colors for the price of one MAC. They're smaller, but I've never used an entire jar of pigment, so for me that's actually a plus. HTH

Wow that big pallet looks amazing, reviews say it's as good as MAC :eek:

miss no stars

I have to say I don't skimp on things like foundation. Prescriptives is fairly expensive (about 45 euro for a 50ml bottle) but it's REALLY worth it. Touche Eclat by Yves Saint Lauren is brilliant too. I love it. I also think decent brushes are well worth investing in. If makeup is applied well it's half the battle.

As for cheap stuff... hmmm... Any cheap stuff I've tried I can find a difference in compared with a more expensive version. It could be that I have very sensitive skin but I just thought I'd put my spoke in for good makeup seeing as I've never found anything cheap to come close to decent makeup

Edit: forgot to mention! The one thing I do buy relatively cheap is mascara. I've yet to find one that beats max factor masterpiece. It's really really brilliant!

Aoibheann

Moonbaby wrote: »

Anyone got a recomendation for a cheap primer?

Gosh I'd say but I can't quite remember the price. It's great though!

Aisling(",)

thers an essance mascara in a black tube with pink on it and it is fabulous also heard good things about one of the mascaras that was on sale in aldi or lidl

LolaLuv

xzanti wrote: »

Wow that big pallet looks amazing, reviews say it's as good as MAC :eek:

Yes, it's truly wonderful stuff! There are lots of reviews of it on YouTube, worth checking out if you're thinking about purchasing it. Plus it's super cheap, especially since it's sold in dollars.

xxzaraxx

xzanti wrote: »

Gosh makeup is made by the same people who make MAC... was told that by a very good source.. Haven't tried it, it's hard enough to come by but I think there's a chemist near Jervis, along the Luas line that sells it..

Heya a/wear actually do gosh cosmetics!!

Twee.

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