1 Jul 2015

WORTH THE SPLURGE // My Top Five Products Worthy of their Price Tag



Hey guys!

Having been a full time student and working as many hours as I could fit in with my schedule in order to save, I know what its like being on a tight budget. I used to want to just spend my money on the cheaper products from the drugstore, but as I've gotten older (and further into my makeup addiction), I've started to want to save a little more and spend it on something high end rather than blowing it in Priceline.

However, as we all know, being on a budget means you can only splurge every once in a while  - and its tough walking into Mecca or Sephora and realising that you can only pick one or two items out of the vast majority that you want to hurl into your basket. As such, I've compiled a quick list for five items which can possibly help you when trying to make that decision.

Read on to see what made the cut!




Yes, this has been spoken about to death but I legitimately use this pretty much every day I do my makeup. Considering you get three powders, which although originally intended to be setting powders, can be used for so many different purposes. For example, I use the first shade as a setting powder, the middle shade as a subtle highlight and the third to warm up my complexion. They're incredible - they blend out so well and look so subtle on the skin. Not to mention it's such great value for money - you get three powders for $ and ONE of these powders costs $ at Mecca!



2. MAC Lipsticks // $36

Take it from someone who owns way too many of these lipsticks - y'all need at least one in your life. I say that these are worth the splurge purely because they have such a wide array of shades and finishes, that there would have to be at least one for everyone out there. There is one for every skin tone, every preference, everyones favourite colour - you name it, they have it. I am personally a nude girl, and own way too many MAC nudes and pinks, but also have purples, pinks, red, maroons oh my goodness, there's just way too many to choose from (which is probably why I own so many!)




Lawd, I have just started using this in the last week (check out my post here to read more!) but it's already become something that I will 100% be repurchasing. Besides the magic that it has done for my skin, it smells absolutely incredible - seriously, get down to Mecca and smell this now, and tell me that you can't bear to leave it behind - and feels so unbelieveably luxurious on my skin. It is a mask that can be used both as a 10 minute mask (although they do have a seperate mask made for that) but really it just feels like a really lovely thick night moisturiser, which is how I personally use it. Just trust me - get a sample (or purchase the tube, either or) if you have normal to dry skin, and I'm sure you won't be turning back!






Of all the eyeshadow palettes that I own, this probably my favourite. Don't get me wrong - I'll always love my Naked palettes, however, I've noticed more and more that whenever I use eyeshadow, I always go immediately to this palette. The shade selection is amazing, neutral and easy to blend and work with - plus it goes with every occasion and includes the cult favourite Kitten shadow. I definitely recommend it for all those neutral obsessed addicts and also for beginners or anyone looking to get value for their money! And I personally think Stila is really reasonably priced in Australia too, so you really can't go wrong.




What did my brows do before this? I am OBSESSED with this stuff for my brows! I use the Anastasia Brow Wiz on an everyday basis, but this honestly makes my brows look so incredible that I will never be able to go without it. Its a moussey, creamy texture that makes it super wasy to sculpt out dem brows and make them look super duper amazing. Plus, you only need a teeny bit of product for each brow each time - definitely value for money, as it lasts forever!

And that's my take on what products are 100% worth their price tag! Do you agree with me, or do you think that there are some others that should have made the cut? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Until next time...

xxxx


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9 comments :

  1. I have oilier skin, but dang, in the wintertime my skin gets hella dry and I really want to give that Origins Masque a go! It sounds amazing!

    Jacquelyn xx | heytherejacquelyn

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  2. The stila palette looks lovely! I recently ordered a MAC Lipstick along with some other products are really do love it x
    Emma | Emmys Beauty Cave

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  3. Mac lipsticks are to die for! Definitely agree with you there.
    I've been really wanting to try that Origins mask. May have to pick it up this weekend while shopping!
    Awesome post (: xx

    Alana | Life, Love And Lipstick

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  4. MAC lipsticks are SO worth it!! Their price is nothing compared to their quality! xx

    rawrbows.blogspot.com

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  5. I agree with all of these! Have you tried the Hourglass blushes & bronzers? xx

    Beautylymin

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  7. I've had a sample of the Origins mask in the past and absolutely adored it - I need to pick it up! It's really reasonably priced too when you put it into perspective! I've lusted after that Stila palette for so long!

    Tasha // shiwashiful.

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  8. YAS totally agree with In The Light! Love it to bits. Kitten is definitely my weakness hahah x

    Katina | www.katinalindaa.com

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  9. Love my Hourglass palette and Stilla palette! I have been eying off that Origins mask for ages now I may need to take the plunge and get that baby. Great post Hun.

    Nicole xo | www.nicolesbeautybabble.blogspot.com.au

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