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Pressed powder compacts
Bogof_Babe
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Been trying to buy a new powder compact today, but as they are all sealed up it is impossible to tell whether they include a mirror or not. I really want one with a mirror, as it's tricky fiddling around for a separate handbag mirror when out and about, and anyway it's a nuisance having to carry one.
Those that don't have a mirror in the lid are obvious, as you can see the powder through the clear plastic lid, but of those in opaque cases it's not evident whether or not a mirror is included, and they don't seem to say on the label.
Therefore could anyone suggest a reasonably priced (preferably below £7 - heck it's only a bit of powder!) compact that has a mirror in the lid? I tried Superdrug and Boots today with no success.
Those that don't have a mirror in the lid are obvious, as you can see the powder through the clear plastic lid, but of those in opaque cases it's not evident whether or not a mirror is included, and they don't seem to say on the label.
Therefore could anyone suggest a reasonably priced (preferably below £7 - heck it's only a bit of powder!) compact that has a mirror in the lid? I tried Superdrug and Boots today with no success.
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I know the Bourjois bronzers come with a mirror, but not the powder. I think for £7 you'd probably be hard pushed to find one to be honest
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Just googled 'pressed powder compact with mirror' and quite a few came up. Superdrug do a range called NYC and it says their compact comes with a mirror. It's also down from 3.99 to 1.99 too.0
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Okay I managed to find this which is a bronzer
http://www.boots.com/en/Bourjois-Delice-de-Soleil-Bronzing-Powder_1222559/
and this which is a light pressed powder
http://www.boots.com/en/No7-Perfect-Light-Pressed-Powder-10g_1015707/
Had a look at Rimmel, Maybelline and L'oreal and nothing
The people above seem to have found better
The frontier is never somewhere else. And no stockades can keep the midnight out.0 -
Just googled 'pressed powder compact with mirror' and quite a few came up. Superdrug do a range called NYC and it says their compact comes with a mirror. It's also down from 3.99 to 1.99 too.
Oh thanks so much for that. Why didn't I see that today? Wonder if it is stocked in all branches.
Will go and check it out next time I'm in town. :T
I haven't bogged off yet, and I ain't no babe
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Okay I managed to find this which is a bronzer
http://www.boots.com/en/Bourjois-Delice-de-Soleil-Bronzing-Powder_1222559/
and this which is a light pressed powder
http://www.boots.com/en/No7-Perfect-Light-Pressed-Powder-10g_1015707/
Had a look at Rimmel, Maybelline and L'oreal and nothing
The people above seem to have found better
All suggestions gratefully received! :T
I haven't bogged off yet, and I ain't no babe
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I'm pretty sure most of the max factor compacts have mirrors but they're pretty pricey -around £10-120
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Boots own brand 17 pressed powder has a mirror in the lid - L'oreal true match has a mirror that folds out underneath - Maybelline dream matte powder has a mirror that twists out from the bottom. In fact most cheap powders come with a mirror. The only ones that don't are the ones with transparent plastic lids. I have had all 3 of the above powders and the 17 one is really good and very cheap (approx £3 to £4 I think).0
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I have an Aldi (Lacura?) powder with a mirror - it's good stuff and very cheap.
http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/product_range/product_range_13689.htm0 -
Boots own brand 17 pressed powder has a mirror in the lid - L'oreal true match has a mirror that folds out underneath - Maybelline dream matte powder has a mirror that twists out from the bottom. In fact most cheap powders come with a mirror. The only ones that don't are the ones with transparent plastic lids. I have had all 3 of the above powders and the 17 one is really good and very cheap (approx £3 to £4 I think).
I second the No 17 suggestion, lovely product:)Thank you for this site MartinThe time for change has comeGood luck for the future0
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