It's been a while since my last round up of budget beauty buys, and there are a few things that are really rockin' my boat, so to speak, from the aisles of Boots right now.
First up, a base that I am really late to the party for. My skin has been a little on the dry side recently, and I was on the quest for a lighter base that wouldn't cling to the dry patches of skin that appeared on my nose and cheeks. Enter stage left the Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream, a budget base that everyone seems to love. My feelings about this are decidedly mixed. The colour is a touch too dark for me, good blending makes it wearable, but Bourjois bases just seem to run a little dark. I love the finish and coverage of this (not too dewy but definitely glowy, with a good light medium coverage), but it's lasting power is pretty crappy. After 4-5 hours it needs topping up, and that's not quite good enough for me.
I mentioned the No 7 Instant Radiance Highlight Stick in my drugstore haul last week, and I hinted that I loved it, well, I really do. This is creamy, easy to blend and subtle, which is the quality I love most. It's not got big flecks of glitter in it, it's more of a subtle sheen and tapped into the cheekbones, it looks bloody gorgeous. You know, if I do say so myself.
I've been head over heels for two Essie shades lately, Peach Daiquiri, a perfect summery pink, and Garden Variety, a gorgeous green based teal. I love Peach Daiquiri, but Garden Variety is just so unique, I'm head over heels for it.
And lastly, I've reignited my love for Soap and Glory's Endless Love Hand Mask. Whilst it's a great hand mask, I love using it as an intensive hand cream, I've even got a mini tube on my desk now!
What budget beauty bits have you been loving recently?
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