It has finally arrived! I feel like this
40% off promotion happened weeks ago however my order only arrived this past week.
Slow shipping aside, 40% off makeup at Priceline was amazing! I admit to being
a bit of a snob when it comes to products I put on my face. I am willing to
invest money into makeup and skincare because our skin is our biggest organ.
Spending thousands of dollars on designer items is really not my thing (except
for that one time I had an out-of-body experience and purchased a Chloé
handbag). But spending a hundred or so on a good serum and I really don’t bat
an eyelid.
In recent times, however, my mind has
expanded and I am learning that just because an item was purchased from a
drugstore/chemist doesn’t mean it will be less beneficial for my skin. There
are some fantastic products available from chemists that help you achieve great
skin (or great makeup) without breaking the bank (see La Roche-Posay, Avéne,
Nuxe Reve De Miel to name just a few). So when Priceline announced 40% off
makeup, I took it as an invitation to pretty much overhaul my daily makeup
items!
Here is what I ended up adding to my cart
almost 40 weeks ago (hehe I kid, the
shipping wasn’t that bad):
Essie Nail Polish
I ended up selecting three shades, as I could not narrow it down to one. I am a sucker for a nude but with pail skin, am often disappointed with the effect nudes have once painted on my nails. However this was not the case with Ladylike (darker pink nude in the photo). I am hooked! This nude has tinges of rose and doesn’t wash my skin out. My workday involves a lot of hands on work, but I did not experience any chipping until day 3.
I also picked up Bikini So Teeny (as I wanted to shake up my colour options a little) and Mademoiselle (for a classic sheer, baby pink option). I am yet to try these out but look forward to it after the results of Ladylike.
Bourjois
Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation
I had slight trepidations about selecting
my correct foundation shade online. “Why
not just shop in-store?”, I hear you ask. Well I am a sucker for the
convenience of online shopping, which, mixed with my laziness equated to me not
jumping in my car and popping to the shops. I ended up selecting shade 52
Vanilla, which ended up being a pretty solid match for my skin tone. The
formula is similar to Nars Sheer Glow (I wear shade Light 4 Deauville) with a
light-medium coverage. It also does what the name suggests and gives a healthy,
radiance-boosting glow to the skin. I really like this foundation, and for a
$20 price tag, I will be using it on the regular and saving my Nars for
weekends.
Sale Price: $19.20
Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer
Some bloggers have raved about how much they love this concealer however after my first application, I found that it settled into fine lines and creased around my eyes, by the end of the day. It does a decent job at concealing and has a convenient brush tip applicator but doesn’t wear well. I will persist with it and try it over different primers and under different setting powders, however, based on my trials so far, I do not see myself repurchasing this.
Sale Price: $8.37
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer
I have only used this a small number of times but am impressed with the formula. It does not crease or settle into fine lines and is very easy to apply. The tube has a soft-tip applicator in a dome formation that is a great fit for under the eyes and around the orbital bone. I don’t see myself using this to conceal spots but will be grabbing it to help conceal my dark circles. I picked the shade Fair, which suits my pale skin just fine!
Sale Price: $11.37
Nyx
Soft Matte Lip Cream (Stockholm)
I have never tried a Nyx lip product before
so when 40% came around I felt there was no reason not to add one to cart. I
love this formula! It has a velvet texture- the finish is matte but it feels
more like a creamy and moisturizing formula. Not drying at all! And thankfully
it does not highlight all of the fine creases in my lips. I picked the shade
Stockholm, which from the tube appeared to be a rose-nude colour however once
on the lips appears browner in undertone. I like it though and am not
disappointed at all with this product! I am tempted to pick up some of the
other colours in this range. The only downside is that this does not stay on
the lips and reapplication is needed throughout the day.
Sale Price: $7.77
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Sculpt Palette
This palette is available in two shades, so of course I picked the Light/Medium option. I am pretty new to the contouring trend however I don’t feel the need to buy other contour products since trying this…because it is so good! The texture is so creamy and I applied it over foundation using my finger. It is very easy to blend and does not leave your face looking dirty. The highlight is very subtle and has zero shimmer so would be perfect for people who love the “no makeup” makeup look (such as myself). Highly recommend!
Sale Price: $17.97
Rimmel
Kate Sculpting Palette
I love this little 3 in 1 palette. I must
confess I have not tried out the Bronze/contour shade. However, the highlighter
and blush are very impressive for a $10 palette. Both have a subtle shimmer: nothing
garish or obviously glittery. The blush is a lovely peach shade and I love
using it to add a natural flush to my cheeks everyday. It is also the perfect
size for throwing in your makeup bag or travel bag. Highly recommend!
Sale Price: $10.17
Rimmel
Stay Matte Pressed Powder
I have a loose, transparent powder I use to
set my makeup but thought I would test out a pressed powder. It is finely
milled and applies very smoothly. It does the trick for the first few hours,
however I get very oily around my nose and found I needed to reapply every
couple of hours. Is it the best on the market? In my opinion: no. However do
you get value for money? At under $10: yes.
Sale Price: $7.17
Great article! Sounds like next time I run out of foundation I should give my local chemist a go, rather than run to the closest shopping centre and give my credit card a workout. I have never tried Rimmel products, but your recommendations have peaked my interest.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely should Sarah! I would recommend the Bourjois foundation :)
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