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Economising - how to step down a level Make Up wise?

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OwlMother · 13/03/2016 21:23

As part of a general tightening of purse strings I am attempting to work out where I can make savings in my make up bag. I don't use a lot, standard is touche éclat, bb cream, mascara and a touch of eyeliner (can't break that habit!). Usually also use a nude ish lip gloss too.

Unfortunately I have run out of everything at once, and am about to go away on a girls weekend and am ashamed of the state of my make up bag! To add to this I have had an accident which has resulted in my being housebound for weeks so I am feeling particularly unspecial!

I would appreciate suggestions as to what would be good alternatives to my usual options. I normally use a YSL bb cream, or Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser and MAC eyeliner and Mascara. Skin tends towards combination. Given that I have pretty limited mobility it would be great if I could buy things in a decent sized, but not enormous Boots. Thanks for any and all suggestions!

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chantico · 14/03/2016 18:37

You could do worse that MUA (Superdrug) for eyes, lips and blusher. I've been a fan of No7 tinted moisturiser for a while now - good coverage and evening of tone, mixed with Avon Magix primer if I need mattifying.

redhat · 14/03/2016 18:39

Bourgeois do great eyeshadow. I've used it for years.

No & powder is good if you can get a colour match

Max factor mascara very good. Better than my expensive ones.

redhat · 14/03/2016 18:40

No7 powder

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