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Primark Make Up

27 replies

emma8t4 · 17/08/2017 21:39

Hi, I'm off to a festival in the next few weeks and would like some cheap and cheerful lippies/ make up to take with me. Cheap just in case it gets lost and the fact I'm in the middle of buying a house. Has anyone used the primark stuff, is it any good? Also seen their nail varnish which look like some nice colours are they any good or will they end up chipped after 5 minutes? Thanks

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Amee1992x · 17/08/2017 21:44

Love their highlighters have a few in my kit, their lippys last well too. Don't like the nail polish, their stick on nails are lovely though x

BuntyCollocks · 17/08/2017 21:48

I've heard great things about their Matte foundation, I have a primer which is excellent, stick on nails brilliant, the mascara is fab, as is the matte lip gloss. Highlighters are also well worth a buy.

YouWereRight · 17/08/2017 21:51

I like the bright red lip crayon thing. The thinner black one, not the white crayon, because the lid doesn't stay on that one.

I like their foundation stick too, but that might just be because the colour is perfect on me.

emma8t4 · 17/08/2017 21:51

Great, so steer clear of the nail varnish.

I might buy a few bits and bobs to have a play with then as it won't break the bank. Thanks

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Amee1992x · 17/08/2017 21:56

Some of the nails are really long but Iv trimmed them down and filled the end and they've done for weekends away & stuff!

dinosaursandtea · 17/08/2017 22:31

The nail polish has lasted really well on me! The matte top coat is amazing as well.

dontpokethebear · 17/08/2017 22:33

The matt lip crayons are lovely!

DailyFailstinks · 17/08/2017 22:35

The false lash effect mascara is fab.

PigletWasPoohsFriend · 17/08/2017 22:36

There £3 lipsticks are fab.

emma8t4 · 17/08/2017 22:37

Looks like it's well worth a trip then, thank you 😊

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Herefortheduration · 17/08/2017 22:37

I like their gel nail varnish, it lasts well and nice to put on.

Intothenestofvipers · 17/08/2017 22:38

I bought the highlighting palette that is supposed to be a dupe for the Anastasia one and it's brilliant for £4

Runwayqueen · 17/08/2017 22:39

I really quite like primark makeup. I brought it for my daughter for playing with and ended up pinching it back to use of myself. The bronzer pallet is lovely

applespearsbears · 17/08/2017 22:40

I've just bought the cream blush in a stuck and loose powder and a smal nail polish - al really good so far

applespearsbears · 17/08/2017 22:40

Stick!

pleasestopsnoring · 17/08/2017 23:13

If you like a flicky eye then the eyeliner felt pens are the best I've ever used

AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 17/08/2017 23:18

I haven't tried Primark make up but Hema is also good and reasonably cheap- the matte lip crayons are excellent value.

0hCrepe · 17/08/2017 23:21

The kohl tester was good in terms of it being soft. I tried one nail varnish which was a bit kind of watery though.

AWaspOnAWindowInAHeatwave · 17/08/2017 23:27

I second the highlighter palette and mascara. The brushes are quite good too. Not tried the nail polishes or lipsticks but will do now!

BaconAndAvocado · 18/08/2017 03:03

I've got their £2 mascara, it's superb!

nickdrakeslovechild · 18/08/2017 08:57

Years ago primark did a beautiful matte pink Lipstick which was a dupe of a MAC one, It wore just as well. I have used their other make up but would only really recommend the Lipsticks.

If you are near a superdrug, the MUA or Revolution range of lipsticks are amazing and most are just £1.

emma8t4 · 18/08/2017 10:07

I am near a superdrug so can pop in there as well, thanks

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RiojaHaze · 18/08/2017 10:09

Agree with MUA, their highlighter and eye shadows are amazing.

starkid · 18/08/2017 14:31

I use the MUA eyeshadows and lipsticks :)

Am planning a nose at the Primark makeup and beauty range tomorrow so will note some of these suggestions down!

emma8t4 · 18/08/2017 23:30

I didn't go to Superdrug in the end just primark. I ended up with an eye liner, 2 lip liners, 2 of the Matt lip pencils and a mascara.

The lip pencils and liners seen nice, not tried the eye liner. Not sure if I'm going to get on with the mascara I've consistently over the last 16ish years used ysl and tried others but always go back. I've never found a mascara with plastic wand (rather than a bristle one) that I've liked but it will do as a back up.

I also picked up a padded lacy bralette £4 for loose tank/racer tops with over large arm holes that show the bra band. OMG it's amazing so comfy, lovely shape, no wires . I'm going to go back and get one in every colour 😂

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