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What are your holy grail beauty products?

25 replies

dashandoliver · 17/10/2017 12:13

I've just restocked my Kat Von D Tattoo Liner and I am in love once again - I have used a lot of liquid eyeliners and this is just amazing, it's so easy and such a thin dark line.

What are your "can't live without" products?

gets ready to spend all my money on more new beauty products

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DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 17/10/2017 14:30

Max Factor miracle touch foundation and Lily Lolo powder- I always repurchase.

MaisieDotes · 17/10/2017 15:08

Estée Lauder double wear mascara. It never smudges or runs, and I have really watery eyes.

Smashpumpkin · 17/10/2017 15:16

Hourglass ambient lighting powder. I love it!

TeddyIsaHe · 17/10/2017 15:31

Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye mascara, my word it is good! I have stubby, straight lashes and this makes them all fluttery and beautiful. I’d cry if it was ever discontinued.

The Ordinary Niacinamide serum. Sorted my skin out better than anything else I’ve ever tried.

jeaux90 · 17/10/2017 18:47

Medik 8 hyaluronic product and serum.
Yves saint laurent false effect mascara
Coco Chanel perfume
Benefit lemon aid (dark circles)

coffeekittens · 17/10/2017 18:54

Body shop vitamin e moisturizer.
NYX matte make-up setting spray.
Liz Earle cleanse and polish.

I have combination skin and am prone to breakouts, my skin would be awful without these and my makeup would glide off without the setting spray

TheOtherGirl · 17/10/2017 18:56

Bobbi Brown Longwear Gel Eyeliner in 'Caviar'. It's a beautiful deep brown/charcoal shade that's more flattering than a stark black. And. It. Lasts. All. Day.

Max Factor Masterpiece Intense Mascara in 'Black'. I've tried all the high-end mascaras but this is the one I always come back to. Gives you the best silky fluttery lashes ever.

dashandoliver · 17/10/2017 19:05

Got home and found some more I couldn’t live without on my dressing table.

Eyeshadow primer - especially Urban Decay primer potion!

Mac lipstick in Taupe is my go to everyday looks amazing with everything lipstick.

Maybe superstay 24 hour liquid lipstick are also hands down the best longwear lipstick I’ve tried and they’re not at all drying as the fave a nice balm. The balm makes them not matte but the shine quickly wears off the moisture doesn’t - IT IS LIFE CHANGING. I’ve been at work all day, eaten, drank, thrown up with this lipstick onnand it does not budge.

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peppykoala · 17/10/2017 19:13

I might have too many!

Sanoflore Aciana Botanica cleanser
Nip + Fab Glycolic Extreme Night pad things
Korres Advanced Repair Sleeping Facial
Lipstick Queen Medieval lipstick
Clarins Instant Concealer

There could definitely be more...

Laiste · 17/10/2017 19:14

Revitalash

It works. My naturally mediocre lashes get long enough to scrape against my sunglasses when i use this religiously once a day. (you MUST use it for 6 weeks before you'll get the results because it works on the lashes which are not born yet and they have a 6 week 'life cycle')

Make up holy grail at the mo is Este Lauder Double Wear foundation. It's perfect. Covers as much as you want it to and stays there all day looking like ... your real skin.

bingohandjob · 17/10/2017 20:40

Eve Lom Cleanser.

Za1ny · 17/10/2017 20:43

Nars radiant concealer
Mini beauty blender
Urban decay glide on eye pencil
Mac lipstick whirl

StealingYourWiFi · 17/10/2017 20:48

Urban Decay eyeshadow primer
Beauty blender
GWA brushes - I've used lots of high end and these are the BEST!!
Urban Decay eyeshadow palettes

wobblywonderwoman · 17/10/2017 20:50

I love max factor miracle touch too. Hides a multitude.

Also love clarins hand and nail cream and Liz Earl cleanse and polish.

Autumnchill · 17/10/2017 20:51

Kiehls Dermatologist Solutions Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate
Dior Eyelash extender
Bobbi Brown Eyeliner

GoingRogue · 17/10/2017 20:52

Body Shop Vitamin E Emulsion. Fab light moisturiser with spf30

Estee Lauder Double Wear Light

Rimmel Hide the Blemish cover up stick

ReallyConvolutedCareerHistory · 17/10/2017 20:55

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder
Sisley Pinky Phyto Lip Twist

SandrasAnnoyingFriend · 17/10/2017 20:58

Another vote for E.L. Double Wear Light
Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Balm
Nip & Fab Glycolic Fix Pads (AM)
Stridex Max Salicylic Pads (PM)

The rest doesn't matter so much as the above gives me great, glowy skin!

thegirlthatcant · 17/10/2017 21:08

i second the ordinary serum as teddy mentioned
wow cant remember when last had a spot !!! and less than a tenner!

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 17/10/2017 21:25

Oh yes,another repeat buy is camomile cleansing balm BUT I've recently discovered the oil which is AMAZING!

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 17/10/2017 21:39

I don't wear make-up much but DD does.

I was looking for a Holy Grail eyeliner for her and she LOVES Kat Von D lipsticks/gloss and the primer so I'll look at the pen.

My repeat buy is Body Shop Absinth ( handcream and handwash which I use in the shower )

DaftSkunk · 17/10/2017 21:54

Nars blusher - sex appeal. Perfect peachy blusher for pale skin. I love it.

YouWereRight · 17/10/2017 22:08

Ponds cold cream. I love that it removes my make up with zero effort, whilst smelling like my Nanna. Which I alternate with m&s oil cleanser.

L'Oriel Miss Hippie mascara.

Nip & fab glycolic extreme pad things can clear up my hormonal spots pretty much over night. Now if I could just find a perfect SPF, that'd be grand.

Tatiebee · 18/10/2017 09:26

@YouWereRight Nip & Fab do a daily moisturiser with SPF30 specifically designed for use with their glycolic acid products. Half price at boots and BOGOF at Superdrug at the moment.

youvegottobekidding · 18/10/2017 11:05

Nivea So Soft Moisturiser - I've tried so many primers, which just don't seem to work for me, this, however, when used before applying my foundation seems to act as an amazing base for my foundation. Also just as a moisturiser as it's meant to be!

L'Oréal Nude Magique cushion foundation - this WAS the best foundation, it wasn't full coverage but it went on flawless, no pores on show & just looked brilliant - but apparently discontinued!!! Arghh, however I've managed to ordered some from Amazon, fingers crossed I'll still be able to get some for a little while longer!

Soap & Glory - Supercat Eyeliner & Brow Archery - love both of these.

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