budget

If you want to try a new look or just want a one-off party look, then the budget brands are worth looking at. We always recommend good quality products for basic make-up purchases such as foundation but don't rule out budget brands. The only thing you have to remember is density. Most budget brands don't have the same amount of pigment and can have a little too much water. A good budget brand is Maybelline. On the right you can see their range of Pure make-up which consists of foundation, powder and concealer. You will probably have to retouch during the day but this is common with budget brands as their staying power is limited. L'Oreal, which owns Maybelline, also have a good budget brand. If you are unsure which eyeshadow works for you or want to test out different looks then these brands can work well.

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HOROSCOPES

EYE SHAWDOW

If you are not a regular customer at the Body Shop then it is worth checking out their new range of cosmetics. Not only do they have some great gift ideas but you'll find some great colours for the season nicely packaged which will look good in your cosmetic purse. Below you can see the eye shawdow palette as well as the great wet and dry foundation compact and the new range of lipsticks.

BRONZER

Now that the party season is coming up you might want to try the latest trend which is a shimmer bronzer or blusher and Maybelline Dream pots are just right to give a touch of golden or bronze shimmer to checks and other areas. In mousse form it is easy to get just a hint! Easy to use and very soft on the skin. At the make-up counters now. This formula is also available in eye-shadow.

Want fuller lips? Then pop over to your nearest Clinique counter and check out their Full Potential Lip Gloss. It is new and comes in a nice range of colours to not only add shine but to plump your lips as well as moisturise. If you don't need the lip plumping then they do a good range of other lip products too.