Catrice And Essence Buys For Under €20

This morning, I found myself in a bit of a pickle. I'm up in Dublin and didn't bring any makeup with me. I wasn't planning on going anywhere, just staying in the mammy's for the day. But sure enough, the plans changed and I needed a bit of makeup.

 

 

Luckily, the chemist up the road stocks two of my favourite budget brands - Catrice and Essence. On the shopping list was a foundation I could get use without needing a powder, a blusher, eye shadow, eyeliner, brow pencil, mascara and something to add a little colour to my lips.

 

 

Here's what I bought

 

 

L-R: Catrice All Matt Plus Shine Control Makeup, Essence Get Big Lashes Volume Curl, Essence Brow Pencil in Blonde, Essence Kohl Eyeliner in Black, Essence Single Eyeshadow in Metropolitan, Essence Silky Touch Blush in Adorable and Essence Glossy Lip balm in  Strawberry Cheesecake.

 

All this came to a grand total of €19! Bargain! So far I am loving the foundation. I've heard rave reviews about it and was curious.

 

Full views coming on these lovelies soon.

 

Have you used any of these products?

 

 



My Picks From Catrice Autumn/Winter 2013

August definitely seems to be the month where Autumn/Winter collections are revealed. To kick things off here on the blog, I wanted to share my picks from Catrice's Autumn/Winter offerings

 

Blush Tint €4.49

As always, Catrice are bang on trend with this liquid blush. suitable for both cheeks and lips, this lovely will add just a hint of colour, leaving your complexion naturally radiant.

 

Better Than False Lashes Mascara €5.39

 

By now, you will know that I love trying mascaras that promise to volumise,curl and lengthen so I will definitely be buying this baby to try out.

 

Pure Shine Colour Lipbalm €5.49

 

 

A lot of brands are releasing these after Clinique's Chubby Stick success, although I haven't tried Clinique's offering, I have tried the Bourjois version. I really like the idea of Pure Shine as there is a good variety of colours and promise to keep your lips lovely and hydrated.

 

All Matt Plus Shine Control Makeup

 

 

I love foundations that offer good coverage and a flawless complexion so this baby is right up my alley.

 

This babies hit stands in September. Will you be picking up anything from Catrice Autumn/Winter?