10 cheap finds
you don’t want to live without
As a beauty editor I get lots of great free things, more than enough to fill up my makeup bag. That doesn’t mean I never set foot in a store to plunder the cosmetics department though. I too run out of things like deodorant or primer. And if I receive some sort of flyer promising good beauty deals, I’ll be the first in line at the store. As are my fellow editors. Liesbeth for example, won’t use any other mascara than Maybelline and Elke, the most beautiful translator in the world, colors her lips with Sephora. We’ve made a list of our affordable (read cheap) favorites that no one can or wants to live without.
BAMBI eyes
For the prettiest pitch black lashes. One of the favorites amongst make up artists. Probably didn’t see that one coming did you?
Colossal Volume Express Smokey Eyes mascara, €10,99
KLEUR
Our Elke (one of our translators) always walks around with a pretty colored pout. Her secret for a good shade? Sephora. Go figure?
Longer lasting lipstick €12, Sephora
the base
Heading out the door for an evening surrounded by beaming lights? Don’t forget a bit of primer. This is one of our favorites and very wallet friendly.
Primer, €4,59, Catrice
DO THE BROW
For the perfect ‘on fleek’ eyebrows. (Excuse the expression).
Browgel, €11, Body Shop
A bit of volume
This mascara doesn’t only ensure beautiful black lashes it pumps up the volume. The special brush gives those lashes an extra boost. Single and ready to mingle; use this.
Colossal Go Extreme Volume mascara, €9,80
fresh as a daisy
Great fragrance, tiny container, and it lasts for hours. Need I say more?
Deodorant spray, €2,60, Dove
Powder brush
A bit of blush needs a good brush.
Large powder brush, €6,15, E.L.F
polished
Chanel and Dior always have the trendiest colors, but you can easily find pretty colors for cheaper prices. Like this one from E.L.F. for example. One stroke, no stains and you’re good to go.
Large powder brush, €6,15, E.L.F
SPRAY & GO
I am the worst when it comes to applying body lotion. The entire process takes way too much time and no one has time in the morning to wait for it to dry. Enter: body lotion spray. Easy as pie and it saves you time in the morning.
Spray to go, €5,12, Vaseline
Drop and dry
Applying nail polish? Add a quick drop of this miracle worker and your nails will be dry within a minute.
