Who doesn’t love a good chemist beauty booty haul? Granted you probably just popped in for medicine but found yourself loitering by the lipsticks as you waited for the prescription to be filled. A quick root around the HerFamily.ie make-up bags this morning produced lots of oohing and aahing, tons of testing and some scribbled notes for our next trip.
Here’s our top 5:
Rimmel Lasting Finish 25HR Foundation with comfort serum, €9.99
An extensive colour range, flawless coverage and the promise of a fresh looking face well into the night gives this base kudos we thought limited to the more spendy brands. Our only obstacle is the quick drying nature of the formula; dry skinned shoppers, blending with a damp sponge helps.
Collection Sheer Loose Powder in Translucent, €4.95
One pot, so many uses. As your typical T-zone terroriser, swept across the forehead, nose and chin, the oil absorber takes no prisoners. But, there’s more. Dusted over lips primer-like pre colour application, it’s the secret to lipstick longevity, and we bet it’s cheaper than your daily commute. Boom.
Boots Time Delay Skin Treatments Instant Lip Plumper, €5.64
Ticking lip tint and lip therapy boxes, this moisturising gloss is seeing us through the biting winds beautifully. Thanks to its tingling, pout enhancing ingredients, there’s a possibility Angelina could have some real rivalry. Next time you spot it, stock up, we’ve been told devotees buy in bulk.
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR, €7.49
Powder eyeshadow palettes don’t travel well; we’ve learned the hard way. The malleable consistency of this glowy gel glides effortlessly over lids, no brush required. Wearable shades, saturated in eye popping pigments are suitable for day and night. Layer for increased depth and dimension.
Rimmel Scandaleyes Rockin’ Curves Mascara, €8.99
The unique broken heart shaped brush head gives this mascara a doctorate in grab qualifications. Its ability to coat every lash, even the stubby ones, delivers a flutter worthy of their false lash counterparts. Curled corners are part and parcel of the cute peeper package.
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