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A UK centered makeup subreddit that is dedicated to finding and sharing the best makeup deals, products and tips easily available in the UK.

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I LOVE makeup yet I want to use it to be more androgynous… (do you guys have any tips?)

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2024/09/19
20:35 UTC

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Help, what is this?

Afternoon, thought to make this short and sweet. So I thought to go into superdrug today as I finished early, I wanted to have a look at the reduced section because I got really good lashes from there and wanted to see if they have anymore good things and I saw this cute little make up item, my price range was £2 since that's all I had (I got it for 50p using my superdrug card so I reckon that was a bargain) what fumbles me is that I have no clue what it was, I was thinking it was maybe something to do with lips but then it says cream to power so maybe blush? Any help would be wonderful, thankyou.

6 Comments
2024/09/19
16:17 UTC

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Job interview makeup, help please 🙏

Hello! I have a job interview this weekend and want to tidy up for it. This past few weeks I've gotten several dark spots from acne and it's been affecting my self-confidence. Any cheap recommendations to even out skin tone and hide the dark spots? I don't have experience in makeup at all but watched makeup tutorials from time to time.

I have oily skin and large pores. I'm planning to get the Superdrug BB cream. I saw that MUA has cheap colour corrector but I'm not sure if I need it. My friend gave me the elf putty primer last year so maybe I can use it too. Anything else I need to get like setting spray, concealer, etc? My budget is £20 for everything (if it's possible).

I've been job-seeking for almost a year now and really want to leave a good first impression hoping to get the job. Any advice is appreciated 😊

6 Comments
2024/09/18
19:13 UTC

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I hate my Charlotte Tilbury foundation!

I was Googling the best foundations for ageing skin (I'm nearly 39) and Charlotte Tilbury's Beautiful Skin consistently came up as number 1 so I bought it but I absolutely hate it. My skin looks so dry and patchy, the product slips and slides all over my face, it comes off easily or it sticks in every pore. It just looks a mess. I think my hydration levels and skincare routine and prepping/priming is good - it's worked for me so far - and I've never experienced this with any other products so it must just be the foundation??? Wish I'd known before I spent £39 or whatever it was! Anybody else had problems with it? Or am I doing something wrong? I've tried brushes, sponges, fingers, everything!

I currently use:

Simple replenishing cream cleanser

Byoma hydrating milky toner

The Ordinary niacinamide 10% serum OR Revolution x Sali Hughes Must-C serum (vitamin C)

Olay collagen peptide day cream

ELF Suntouchable Invisible Sunscreen

43 Comments
2024/09/18
14:15 UTC

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Where can I buy catrice and essence in the UK?

Hey guys 😀 I am moving to the UK from Germany. I would like to know where can I buy Catrice and Essence ? Thanks

12 Comments
2024/09/18
10:18 UTC

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Favourite Leave In Conditioner? Curly fine dry hair

As title says. I've tried the Ouai leave in conditioner and it's ok. Wanted to try something better if possible.

2 Comments
2024/09/17
23:43 UTC

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Black eyeliner

Could anyone please recommend me a black eyeliner that I won't sweat through? I've been using the nyx epic wear pen but after working a few hours at a busy restaurant (running in and out of the kitchen) it transfers to the tops of my eyelids Or maybe I just need a primer? I always put it on bare skin that is freshly (but dry) moisturised

4 Comments
2024/09/17
20:59 UTC

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powder recommendations please!!

hi all i’ve recently been noticing whenever i use my powder under my eyes after my concealer my dark circles become more prominent it’s really annoying cos my concealer covers it really good but when i powder it makes them more prominent idk why but i use the white fit me powder any recommendations on different powders??

12 Comments
2024/09/17
20:04 UTC

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Please help me find this lip liner shade!!!🙏🏼

I’ve had this lip liner from BarryM for sooo long but I can no longer see the shade name fully because I’ve sharpened it 🥲 I’ll attach a pic

The only things I can see is an “O” which I’m assuming is part of the shade name? And the product code is LL19

Tysm💕

2 Comments
2024/09/17
16:38 UTC

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Dupes for the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge?

My holy grail make-up sponge is the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. There's just 1 problem = They are SO inconsistent.

I bought a 4-pack recently and only 1 out of the 4 was the original, normal sponge. The other 3 were absoloutely terrible (different texture, different porosity level, not as squishy, harder to clean).

I noticed this a while ago and thought it was just a fluke at the time, but no. There are many other people saying the same thing online.

As much as I love this sponge, I refuse to waste more money by involuntarily playing a guessing game every time I buy one.

So, does anyone out there know any good dupes for this sponge? For reference, I do not like the Beautyblender or similar.

11 Comments
2024/09/17
16:32 UTC

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Personal heaven

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2024/09/17
11:03 UTC

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Nars Pot Concealer does nothing to hide my dark acne marks. Any other recs?

As title says, any recs to cover my acne scars? I'm a person of colour and so my marks are dark, near black. Everyone says Nars Pot Concealer is great to spot conceal. So I bought it, used the Bobbi Brown Colour Corrector, applied that then the Nars over it. My marks still come through. I don't know what to do😭

4 Comments
2024/09/16
18:49 UTC

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Has anyone tried the made by Mitchell brow palette?

Has anyone tried the new made by Mitchell brow sludge palette?

It has some really interesting colours, like the blue, green and purple etc. I’m looking to find out what the texture is like, if they dry down and can be used as liners.

I really like his curve cases and I think the brow palette would be a good investment if it worked for both brows and liner.

0 Comments
2024/09/16
11:42 UTC

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Blush shade for red cheeks?

Anyone have any budget suggestions for blusher shades for red cheeks? This is a new thing for me (red cheeks!) So I'm lost. I used to always wear coral or pink blush and now it's pointless! Anything to disguise red would be great. 😀

4 Comments
2024/09/16
11:20 UTC

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Foundation matching help

Hey guys, I’ve been wearing concealer my whole life but I want to switch to foundation. I don’t know what my shade is but in concealer I use Rimmel London Multi task concealer in shade 60 - light honey, and it’s the perfect match for my skin. Is there anyway I can find a foundation the same color ? Please do let me know.

2 Comments
2024/09/16
10:53 UTC

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Concealer recommendations that are similar to NYX's Bare With Me

I love Nyx's bare with me concealer but have recently realised it has Cica in it. My skin is sensitive to both niacinamide and cica. I don't think it has a huge amount in it but I have stopped using it and my rosacea seems a bit better.
Can you please share your recommendations for natural, my-skin-but-better concealers with decent buildable coverage?
Thank you!

0 Comments
2024/09/16
10:14 UTC

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Want a makeup rehaul, preferably same brand. Very light, natural coverage, I am 38yrs old.

I'd love to have a very dewy, natural skin tint, cream bronzer, blush and highlighter combo, hopefully from the same brand so it'd be easier to buy at once.

What brand would you recommend? The most important product being the light, dewy skin tint for 38yr old skin.

31 Comments
2024/09/16
09:46 UTC

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Need help with huda beauty’s coloured loose powder!

I want to try huda beauty’s loose powder but need some help and advice on how to pick a right shade! I’ve only ever used drugstore translucent powder, this would be my first time trying huda and coloured powder - I have really oily skin so hoping huda does oil control as well as reviews say.

I’m confused because the swatches on the website have different colours and tones, but the models wear colours much lighter than their skin tone. Should I choose a powder close to my skin tone (fair and warm) or go for a much lighter one? Would it look too cakey if it’s the same colour as my skin?

Any advice and help is much appreciated!

The model swatches and photos I’m talking about:

https://hudabeauty.com/us/en_US/powder-and-setting-spray/easy-bake-loose-powder-pound-cake-HB00141.html

11 Comments
2024/09/15
22:32 UTC

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Milk blush shade muse

Hii,

Does anyone know of a powder blush alternative to the Milk blush in the shade Muse?

0 Comments
2024/09/15
19:48 UTC

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Can anyone find a dupe for this?

It’s my go to makeup base, but can’t justify the price for such a small bottle

3 Comments
2024/09/15
18:25 UTC

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Is this mold?

Yesterday I used this flocked sponge for the first time and dampened it for my concealer. I’ve washed it multiple times today to clean these two green spots off. Surely it isn’t mold after the first use?

11 Comments
2024/09/15
17:32 UTC

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I use the shade outspoken as my blush and it’s running low I can’t find any other blushes in that shade

The pallet is from Profusion Mixed Metals 4pcs Eyes & Lips Makeup Kit – Peach, I’ve had it for years and they no longer sell the kit, and my outspoken shade is running low is there any powered blush like the same colour in boots or Superdrug?

6 Comments
2024/09/15
13:40 UTC

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Best lip balm for EXTREMELY dry lips? 💋

New here! I have the WORST dry lips and have tried loads of products - Carmex, Vaseline, La Roche Posay, Burt’s Bees, Dr Paw Paw and some Japanese products…but nothing is really helping! I think the best of the bunch for me has been DHC which is a Japanese brand I picked up on a trip there, but I’m finding it hard to buy over here.

I seem to step outside and my lips immediately begin peeling and now the weather is getting colder it’s going to get worse. Pleaseeee help me! Any tips or products that have worked for you please let me know!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

247 Comments
2024/09/15
09:52 UTC

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Powder for dry skin - UK based

Hi all, I’ve got a wedding coming up and am looking for a powder to make my makeup stay put throughout the day. I haven’t ever bought a powder as my skin is really dry. Also not sure if a pressed powder or loose powder would be better. I’m debating between the Charlotte tilbury pressed powder or Huda beauty easy bake.

Thanks for any comments/recs!

22 Comments
2024/09/14
18:02 UTC

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