So, what works and what won’t max out the credit allowance for this month? Here’s the quick-fire route to a packed make-up bag, without having to break the bank.
Here’s to a flawless face and a lighter Winter make-up bag:
1. Nail polish by Rimmel
What Gel-effect and awesome staying power.
Why Gorgeous colour range and super-fast drying time. We suggest the powered baby blue tone. Delish.
Where and how much? Boots and pharmacies nationwide for €5.
2. Foundation by Paese
What Fluid for normal skin, with a soothing scent.
Why Smooth, non-drying with good coverage for that swift move from office to cocktail bar.
Where and how much? Online via Cloud10Beauty, DolledUp for €13.
3. Great Lash mascara by Maybelline
What Non-clumping texture and the coloured packing means you can actually locate it in your make-up bag. Natch.
Why Elongates each lash and doesn’t irritate during prolonged wear.
Where and how much? Pharmacies nationwide for €8.
4. Brow kit by Fuschia
What Wax with staying-power in a nifty pocket-sized case for your clutch.
Why Natural colour range to get those brows on fleek. Power brows are the bomb ladies.
Where and how much? Vanity Rooms or Fuschia for €16.
5. Lip liner by Bourjois
What 24hr pout-perfector with enviable tones to showcase that cupid’s bow.
Why Non-drying with lots of neutral shades for even the palest lassie.
Where and how much? Boots for €10.
6. Eye liner by Catrice
What The colour ‘Brown’ (simply) is a great in-betweeny colour for daytime and epic on the lower lash line at night.
Why Durable day-to-evening and it does. Not. Budge. Fact.
Where and how much? Pharmacies nationwide for €4.
7. Eye Concealer by Clarins*
What Creamy but doesn’t crease. Covers but doesn’t cake.
Why Covers dark circles effortlessly, (even the more pronounced ones of a glasses-wearer nerd, like yours truly).
Where and how much? House of Fraser, Brown Thomas and all reputable pharmacies for €26 – the biggest splurge, but TBH priorities are priorities.
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