Monday, December 22, 2014

Last minute Christmas presents!

If you are one of those who buy Christmas presents at last minute, here are some make-up present ideas that are not only good quality but also budget friendly. They are all by Maybelline (purely by accident, I’m not sponsored by the brand) that I bought in Bratislava (Slovakia) or Parndorf (Austria).

3 PIECES GIFT SET 

Price: 13,29€ in DM drugstore in Slovakia. This price is amazing! All these three products would cost me around 30€ in Brussels.

What you get:
  • Master precise liquid eyeliner that I already reviewed and quite liked.
  • The Colossal Go Extreme! Volume express mascara, Maybelline, as a brand, started with mascaras and they are one of the best in the drugstore so I’m sure I’ll like it.
  • Forever strong Super Stay 7 days nail polish, this is one of the few nail polishes that stay on my nails longer than 3 days so I’m big fan of them.
3 pieces gift set by Maybelline

2 PIECES GIFT SET “GLAM” 

Price:
7,69€ in L’Oreal outlet in Parndorf, Austria. This set would cost me at least 20€ in Brussels. Maybelline and L’Oreal are (it looks like) by the same company so they share the outlet store. If you are fan of L’Oreal mascara it is a place to be, they cost around 9-12€ (in Brussels up to 20€).

What you get:
  • Rocket Volume express mascara, one of my favourites, holds the lash curl like no other.
  • Color tattoo cream eyeshadow in colour Gold, these eyeshadows are best cream eyeshadows in drugstore, they last all day on the eyes even without the primer (however if you have oily lids, use a primer).
2 pieces gift set "Glam"by Maybelline


GOLD ECSTASY MAKE-UP PALETTE

Price: 9,99€ in L’Oreal outlet in Parndorf, Austria (I couldn’t believe my eyes, what a price!).

What you get:
  • 4 well pigmented eyeshadows (2 with matt finish – dark brown and cream eyeshadow, 2 have shimmer finish – bronze and gold eyeshadow), blendable, you can create few different looks with them. 
  • Bronzer with neutral undertone and in satin finish, if you have light skin tone you can use it for contour, if you have medium skin tone it would work better for bronzing purposes. 
  • Highlighter with golden undertone, it is very subtle so you can use it not only on the cheek bones but also where you usually suntan to add some glow to the skin. Best for light to medium skin tone. 
  • Dark brown pencil, well pigmented, creamy pencil that is easy to smudge to create Smokey look (I wouldn’t use it alone as eyeliner, set it with dark brown eyeshadow for long wearing effect). 
  • Lip gloss in red colour if you are going for a retro glam look. 
  • Few applicators (eyeshadow applicator, blush brush and sponge) which I won’t use but I think they are good quality. 
  • Big mirror.

Gold Ecstasy make-up palette by Maybelline

Gold Ecstasy make-up palette by Maybelline

Gold Ecstasy make-up palette by Maybelline

Eyeshadows from Gold Ecstasy make-up palette by Maybelline

Bronzer, highlighter, pencil and lip gloss from Gold Ecstasy make-up palette by Maybelline

All you need is foundation, concealer, powder, mascara and you are good to go. I think this palette is super travel friendly as it is not huge yet the size of eyeshadows and other powder products is satisfactory. They also had similar kit for Smokey grey eyes (more cool tone colours) in case you’d be interested in something similar but in different colour.

I wish you Merry Christmas, or happy holidays if you are not celebrating Christmas, enjoy them well!