Pressed powder compacts

Bogof_Babe

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.

Gillyx

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

Busy_bee_3

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.

Busy_bee_3

http://www.superdrug.com/nyc/nyc-pressed-powder-natural-beige/invt/118338/?source=179_74

Hope this helps

Gillyx

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

Bogof_Babe

Busy_bee wrote: »

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

Bogof_Babe

Gillyx wrote: »

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

Busy_bee_3

I'm pretty sure most of the max factor compacts have mirrors but they're pretty pricey -around £10-12

minnie123

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).

esmy

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.htm

glowgirl_2

minnie123 wrote: »

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:)