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Trinny London Wisdom dupe and other budget glow up options - recommendations please!

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AgentStrawberryFields · 29/07/2026 00:10

Hi all, I work in a school and am taking advantage of the school holidays to try and have a bit of a glow up, but am on a strict budget! I'd love a nice eyeshadow to make me look more polished, but the one recommended on here most often - Wisdom by Trinny London - is way out of my budget at £20. Even the ones on Vinted start at £10 + postage! Could anyone recommend another eyeshadow to suit someone with pale skin (cool toned) and blue eyes? Preferably non-glittery if possible!

Oh, and any other glow up tips for someone with very little spare cash would also be much appreciated Smile

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LoudSnoringDog · 29/07/2026 05:57

ELF no budge cream eyeshadow in Sand Dune

AgentStrawberryFields · 29/07/2026 07:56

Thank you @LoudSnoringDog, I will look at that one Smile

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BigMartin · 29/07/2026 08:56

I think the Trinny eyeshadow is a bit greasy and not worth the money. I would look at the Maybelline colour tattoo (I think there are pots and sticks) and see if there is a colour match.

AgentStrawberryFields · 29/07/2026 11:41

Thank you @BigMartin, I'll take a look at the Maybelline stuff!

I'm always tempted by Avon cosmetics too as they often have special offers on, but it's tricky to choose when you can't see any of the colours/ textures in real life.

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