MY DRUGSTORE BEAUTY FAVOURITES
Admittedly. I don’t actually use that many
drugstore products. I’m a complete sucker for packaging, and regularly end up
purchasing the high-end stuff because it looks freaking amazing on my dresser. I
know, it’s really bad. Having said that, I have got a few products that I
regularly head into Boots to stock up on – I’d rather have a few that I’ve
realized I religiously love, rather than a whole load of stuff I’ll never use.
When it comes to what’s on my repurchase
list, these are the items I’m always heading back for!
Although I tend to lean towards high-end makeup (much to the disapproval of my bank balance), I pretty much only use drugstore skincare. In fact, most of my skincare routine is made up of budget options, as I’ve always found plenty that works for me. Garnier is a favourite of mine – it’s super cheap and doesn’t create a whopping skin disaster for me. With oily skin, I love their gel like moisturizers as I feel like they’re hydrating without leaving my face feeling greasy. The Micellar Water is another staple in my cleansing routine, as it does everything I need and lasts forever. Big bargain.
Another favourite I’m always stocking up on
is Carmex lip balm. As a serial lip chewer I get through loads of balms, but this
is the one I always go back to. It’s brilliant for chapped lips and it’s sort
of tingly, making your pout feel extra pouty.
On the makeup front, I just have a few items that have made it into my day-to-day routine. For loose powder, I’m happy to use a cheaper one as all I really want to see is my oily t-zone mopped up. I’ve used this Rimmel one for a good while now and it does just that. Oh, and when I drop it (which is inevitable with any sort of loose product) there won't be tears when I have to hoover it all up.
A concealer favourite at the minute would be Maybelline Eraser Eye, one I thought I’d try out for upping my contouring game.
I went for the lightest shade, so I can really get my under eye nice and bright
– this one layers up well so I'm forever packing it on. I've gone through a couple of higher end concealers recently, and this one comes up just as good.
Annnd L’Oreal eyeliners. The liner in this shot isn’t my
complete favourite, but the one I’ve been loving I’ve used up & need to go
repurchase (Super Liner Perfect Slim). I just find that the liners I’ve tried
from L’Oreal are so much easier to apply, especially for someone that struggles with
that slick winged look. I can manage much easier with something that's more like a felt tip.
I could have added a whole range of Real Techniques brushes to this post, but I think a lot of us know they’re pretty guuuurd. My favourite is the buffing brush, as I can use this for liquid and powder base makeup. I’ll use it to fuzz out any streaks in my foundation, then buff in my powder to set everything. I really need to head out and get another one, as I’m using a whole load of brush cleanser inbetween!
My equal favourite for foundation is Real
Techniques’ answer to the Beauty Blender. I’m bloody obsessed with this one!
When I’m after heavier coverage I’ll grab this and pat in foundation ‘til my
heart’s content. I would say use it wet though – when I try using it dry now I
feel like I’m stroking a dog backwards or something.
