Fight back against over-priced cosmetics! Post your cheap but outstanding discoveries

harryharp

Beenie wrote: »

Allure is the perfume made by Chanel. There is one by M&s which smells nearly the same, and some people think it is made by Chanel for M&S. She said it wasn't. Ditto the Clarins range which is supposed to be re-packaged for M&S; again, this is an urban myth (she said).

Well, she would say that!!
Do you know what the perfume in M&S is called by the way? So I can check it out next time I'm there.

StompingOgre

i tried my sister's revlon colorstay foundation and really loved it ... it felt like i was wearing no makeup and the coverage was so natural ... even the blemish concealer was quite good ...
has anyone tried revlon's under eye concealer ? is it any good ?

Unity

StompingOgre wrote: »

i tried my sister's revlon colorstay foundation and really loved it ... it felt like i was wearing no makeup and the coverage was so natural ... even the blemish concealer was quite good ...
has anyone tried revlon's under eye concealer ? is it any good ?

I've been a firm fan of Revlon's Colorstay make-up for years, but I always get it on-line for about half the price. However on Angel81's recommendation I tried Boots 17 Super Wear Long Lasting Foundation and found it very similar. At £5.49 it is also considerably cheaper so I bought one yellow based and one pink based to mix together, and it gives an excellent colour match. I tried the Revlon Colorstary under-eye concealer but found it drags a little on this sensitive area.

harryharp

lilmisskitkat wrote: »

Ironically i've just been watching Lorraine and they had a feature on budget beauty buys - Vaseline lotion, BarryM cosmetics, Savlon cream (for spots), Dove hair stuff i think were all mentioned plus others.

Here's the complete list of all the products recommended on that programme (from LK Today website):

Beauty journalist Vishaka Read presents ten of her favourite products that won;t cost the earth and will still keep you looking fabulous.
Waitrose organic face cream £4.99, Waitrose
E.L.F (https://www.eyeslipsface.co.uk) eyeliner £1.50
This popular US beauty brand has recently branched out into the UK offering everything from nail varnishes to eye shadows, online, for only £1.50. E.L.F has low overhead costs, little advertising and minimalist packaging which means that the consumer only pays for the makeup itself. Good quality ingredients can be expensive but buying them in huge quantities allows E.L.F to get them for less.
Andrew Barton Shiny happy hair Gloss Boss Hair Serum £4.95
Andrew Barton, resident hairdresser on Style Challenge and Ten Years Younger, launched his Shiny Happy Hair range in February 2008. Lots of in-demand hair stylists do their own ranges at really affordable price. They have years of experience in dealing with difficult hair so their ranges are often born out of real problems.
Barbara Daly concealer £3.50, Tesco
Available at larger Tesco stores, this product is dubbed as one of the best and cheapest concealers on the market. The concealer offers excellent coverage and its creamy texture makes it really easy to blend and perfect for the undereye area and blemishes.
Savlon £3.89, All good chemists
You may just think of it as a product for your medicine cabinet but as a skin healing cream, it can be used to clear up problem skin. Use over the T-zone if you're suffering from blackheads and blocked skin pores. It's also great if you've had too much sun.
Bourjois mini Volume Glamour Ultra mascara £3.50, Boots
Bourjois is a sister range to Chanel and offers quality make up at a fraction of the cost. Makeup such as mascara and nail varnish hava a short lifespan so it's better to buy small and use it all up rather than get a big product and have to throw half away.
Natural bristle brush £4.99 https://www.betterware.co.uk
A much more effective way of combating cellulite is to use a body brush, daily, in a vigorous fashion. Look for a natural bristle brush that doesn't scratch the skin, but is firm enough to give your skin a pummelling.
Barry M, nail paints £2.95 and lip colours £4.25, Superdrug
If you're experimenting this months hottest nail colour or the seasons must have lip shadeopt for ranges who always have the hottest new colours at low prices.
Vaseline intensive care body cream £2.49, All good chemists
Mix with a bit of foundation for a tinted moisturiser.
Herbal essences shampoo £1.80, All good chemists
Spend money on your conditioner and save on your shampoo.

Butternut

Firstly, I would like to say thanksto the "Oil Cleansing" posters, my skin looks great since I started doing this.

Also, I was reading the Aldi face cream thread, and someone on there recommended using an Green Tea bag (after making your cup of tea) on your face as a toner. I just made some extra tea, let it cool, and used that and it was lovely. I also made some face cream with cocoa butter,wheatgerm oil and jojoba oil and some of the green tea infusion. Apparently green tea is full of antioxidants!!!

harryharp

Butternut wrote: »

Firstly, I would like to say thanksto the "Oil Cleansing" posters, my skin looks great since I started doing this.

Also, I was reading the Aldi face cream thread, and someone on there recommended using an Green Tea bag (after making your cup of tea) on your face as a toner. I just made some extra tea, let it cool, and used that and it was lovely. I also made some face cream with cocoa butter,wheatgerm oil and jojoba oil and some of the green tea infusion. Apparently green tea is full of antioxidants!!!

Thanks Butternut. I was thinking about doing the OCM as well. What oil did you use to go with the caster oil? Some people seem to use olive and others sunflower- I'm not sure which would be best.

leeniebaby21

palmers cocoa butter is brilliant
sally hansen leg shine is good for a night out (poundland)

also try www.beautycounterdirect.co.uk 70% off top brands of make up

suki1964

harryharp wrote: »

Thanks Butternut. I was thinking about doing the OCM as well. What oil did you use to go with the caster oil? Some people seem to use olive and others sunflower- I'm not sure which would be best.

Pop into sainsburys and they do a sunflower and olive oil mix - about 70p - dilemma solved

StompingOgre

Unity wrote: »

I've been a firm fan of Revlon's Colorstay make-up for years, but I always get it on-line for about half the price. However on Angel81's recommendation I tried Boots 17 Super Wear Long Lasting Foundation and found it very similar. At £5.49 it is also considerably cheaper so I bought one yellow based and one pink based to mix together, and it gives an excellent colour match. I tried the Revlon Colorstary under-eye concealer but found it drags a little on this sensitive area.

so what concealer do you use with the revlon colorstay foundation ?

harryharp

Just to report on the new Tesco Bnatural Organic Cream Cleanser (the one that took over from the discontinued Skin Brightening Cleanser). Well...I've only used it a couple of times and I'm sorry to say my skin doesn't like it! My face comes out in red blotchy areas- like it's been sunburned. And there's a slight stinging sensation. It's not really horrendous and does disappear after a while, but to be on the safe side I think I'll stop using it (much as I hate waste) and try something else.

I'm not really sure why my skin reacted like that, as I wouldn't say I have particularly sensitive skin. I did notice the cream contains geranium essential oil, and smells quite strongly of this- and I have a feeling that's what caused the reaction. I'm quite disappointed really, as I was looking forward to trying it.

I like the cleansing method of a cream cleanser (foaming ones are too drying for me) removed with a hot cloth. So I might try another cream cleanser with this method- perhaps the Anne French one? It's had some good reviews.