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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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Where do I find Panoxyl in Glasgow?

I’d prefer to buy it online but I can’t find it on Boots and on Amazon it seems to be a dupe. It’s available in iHerb but I don’t wanna pay £9 shipping all things considered :’)

0 Comments
2024/11/12
00:14 UTC

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Where could I buy a single eyeshadow that looks like this (from Boots/Sephora UK)?

32 Comments
2024/11/11
20:54 UTC

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Sephora opening goodie bags / waiting lines.

I'm not sure if this allowed here sorry . But is anyone else going to the Birmingham opening ? If so what time are you lining up. Also did anyone go to the Manchester opening ? How was it and were you able to get a goodie bag?

2 Comments
2024/11/11
18:56 UTC

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Blonzing on light skin tones?

Hi all! I have a light skin tone with a neutral undertone, I typically wear a pinky peach blush but would a bronzy blush (like bronze terracotta by rhode) suit my skin tone? If so, does anyone have any reccs too! I adore the MBM curve case formula but I think he doesn’t have any blonzing shades. thank you!!

2 Comments
2024/11/11
18:54 UTC

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Please help me find a match for this discontinued lip liner

Hi everyone, I've finally finished my favourite lip liner the 'Etude House Soft Touch Auto Lipliner - #1 Soft Rose'. Does anyone know a dupe for this as its discontinued.

The closest I've found is the Kosas Hotliner Hyaluronic Acid Contouring Lip Liner in Mega and wanted to see if there was more options!

Thank you

https://preview.redd.it/m01gdhuf7b0e1.jpg?width=2000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7b436198409322a0de4b11d007be396cc2e7791f

1 Comment
2024/11/11
17:42 UTC

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No. 7 pleasant surprise

I went into boots for a prescription and ended up with some no.7 products as well. I have to say I was really skeptical, no.7 does not feel targeted at my demographic and feels like it’s a little bit dated. I have been so pleasantly surprised, especially with the foundation. I am very pale and find it hard to find a shade match that doesn’t make me look orange and the no7 lady found me something that I feel suits me (let me know below if not please 😅) the cream bronzer from their new pro artist range looks a little orange on a swatch but over foundation it does look a lot more seamless than expected. Although if you’re a beginner I would approach this product with caution as it’s easy to over do it! The liquid blush is easily blendable but you only need the amount you would use with the iconic rare beauty liquid blush. The shade range of the blush and bronzer could be better for darker skin tones I will say, especially the bronzer. Let me know what you think!

Products used:

  • Korres Greek Yogurt Nourishing Probiotic gel cream

-REM beauty under eye cooling balm

  • No 7 Stay Perfect foundation in ‘Shell’ SPF 30
  • REM beauty Sweetener concealer in Shade light 2N
  • No 7 pro artist soft glow cream bronzer in ‘Light glow’
  • No 7 pro artist luxe cream blush in ‘pink blush’
  • REM beauty hypernova bronzer in ‘Solar Storm’
  • REM beauty hypernova blush in ‘pinking of you’
  • Anastasia Beverly Hills loose powder in ‘vanilla’
  • P Louise eyeshadow base in ‘rumour 2’
  • REM beauty eyeshadow pallet in ‘baby doll’ ( disclaimer, I have depotted my REM shadows and I’m not 100% what I’ve used is all from that exact pallet)
  • YSL mascara Faux Cils the curler
  • REM beauty lip stain marker in ‘popular’
  • REM beauty lip gloss in ‘pink razor’
  • REM beauty glossy balm in ‘skinny dripped’
  • REM beauty highlighter in ‘Miss Mercury’
  • Benefit Gimme brow in 4 ( I think it’s rubbed off)
15 Comments
2024/11/11
12:36 UTC

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Please help me find a match for this discontinued lipstick

Searching for a match for this discontinued Alessandra Steinherr for MAC lipstick. It’s the absolute perfect neutral nude pink with a satin finish. Closest I have found is MAC Patisserie that is also discontinued 🥲 I’ve also tried “Thanks It’s MAC” which pulls too cool on me and “$ellout” which is too pink. Would love any help for a similar shade and finish! Thank you!

15 Comments
2024/11/10
18:33 UTC

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Hi! How frequently does Superdrug do 3 for 2 on make up? I just missed this sale last week and wondering if i can expect another one soon 👀

Just wondering whether it’s a frequent thing or more like once or twice a year. Thanks in advance 🤍

11 Comments
2024/11/10
14:11 UTC

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Too much make up, what to do with it?

Hi all!

Hope you can help me. I used to buy a lot of make up, some of it high end, others just average drugstore stuff and now I have quite a collection of stuff. I imagine most of this was bought between 5 and 10 years ago so plenty of it is probably expired (according to the number on the box) so it is quite old and I no longer where makeup.

What should I do with all of this stuff? Is there any kind of recycling that can be done? Can I use eyeshadow for something else like paints or making nail polish? Should I just put it all in the bin?

I am not going to get rid of it all but I’m aiming to be able to put it all in one box so some of it needs to go. Some of this stuff has literally only been swatched so it seems like such a waste. I know better now and no longer over-consume but I was young and dumb when I bought all of this.

Thanks so much for any advice!

15 Comments
2024/11/10
13:31 UTC

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Separating/ Pilling

I’m really sorry but i forgot to take a picture yesterday however my makeup has started separating and sort of pilling around my chin/ mouth area after a couple of hours of wear. It’s never done this before and i’m wondering why or how ?? I typically use the ELF niacinimide primer, tarte shape tape concealer no7 loose powder and the l’oréal setting spray around this area. The only new products introduced are the setting spray and primer but for some reason i just cant seem to figure it out and it’s looking really gross and makes me feel insecure as ive been known to always have a super smoothie long lasting base- this didn’t even happen when i would work 10 hours shift. Any advice would be appreciated thankypu 🩷🩷🩷

1 Comment
2024/11/10
12:25 UTC

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Blush recommendations?

Hey I’m looking for a powered blush recommendation I have green eyes, dark brown hair, and most importantly very pale cool toned skin so any brand and shade names would be appreciated ive tried liquid and cream blushes before and I hate them

11 Comments
2024/11/10
01:15 UTC

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5 min makeup

hello! i have changed up my routine since a few months ago when it was longer but id long advice on anything ib my routine really that could speed things up. for context: i have pretty minimal acne but i have rlly dark dark circles and im not sure if i should add in color corrector

  • snail mucin
  • change in clothes while it soaks in
  • concealer over blemishes w fluffy brush, leave for coverage and blend around the blemish w carving brush/finger
  • concealer under eyes, leave for coverage
  • tinted brow gel in the meantime
  • powder on concealer spots
  • mascara (move the curler all the way yo ends of lashes for a c curl not L. use mascara on tips of lashes and go behind lashes as well)
  • freckles if theres a tad bit more time
  • cream blush/bronzer apply w fingers
  • do lips in car w natural lip liner color
3 Comments
2024/11/09
20:11 UTC

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Best concealer for dry skin?

As title says! I'm currently using the Elf camo concealer I believe? which is a liquid concealer and is pretty good, but looking to explore more options. I have extremely dry skin and most makeup clings to dry patches even with thorough moisturising.

10 Comments
2024/11/09
19:30 UTC

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lighting in makeup

so, we know that makeup and ur face in general change w lighting. the thing is, i usually do my makeup in the bathroom but with the cold months coming and my bathroom not facing natural lighting, i get the worst lighting that just emphasizes a lot of my features in a unflattering way. how should i fix the lighting situtation w barely any bright light outside and with my room not facinf thr light

1 Comment
2024/11/08
22:09 UTC

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Gel eyeliner help

I love the look of thin gel liner but I’m struggling with applying it. I’ve got a really thin brush and an angled one and it just looks awful ! Any tips? It looks really patchy and clunky. Thanks 🥰🥰

10 Comments
2024/11/08
17:20 UTC

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MAC Pro Pallettes

Can anyone confirm if the MAC pro palettes where you can put the individual eyeshadows etc in have been completely discontinued. I can’t seem to find them anywhere?

0 Comments
2024/11/08
01:30 UTC

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Order comes with free sample but expired.

I placed an order online and chose two sample of products (one foundation and one face cream) I was interested in.

Finally received the package. The actual product I purchased is fine. But the samples I received are both expired. The foundation is fine to me, just use it for shade match. The face cream I will definitely not be using.

What do you guys think? Is this normal and acceptable?

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2024/11/07
21:45 UTC

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My foundation always splits or becomes patchy in a few hours

Dear hivemind, I need help with my foundation issues. I'm getting desperate.

I'm in my 30s, and my skin is oily with large pores. I don't get spots very often anymore. I've been using tretinoin twice a week since June, and I get occasional dry spots because of that. When not using tret, I use barrier repairing moisturiser paired with either a hyaluronic serum from The Ordinary, or Pai's rosehip oil serum. In the morning I use the hyaluronic serum with spf30 gel moisturiser by Byoma. I've struggled to find a day cream with SPF30 or more that doesn't make me super oily or irritate my eyes.

My problem is that I haven't found a foundation that doesn't split, become patchy, or start to disappear in a few hours. Especially my jaw is a problem area that always looks patchy, no matter what I do. I've tried, for example, BB creams by Mizon, L'oreal, and Lumene and foundations by Mac, Charlotte Tilbury (Beautiful Skin), L'oreal (Infallible), NYX (Bare With Me, Born to Glow, Blur) , and Maybelline (Superstay powder), but all of them have started to look patchy in a few hours. I've used either Beautyblender or Ecotools blender for applying. Also, applying a primer (I've used the poreless primer by e.l.f., Wonder Glow by CT, and NYX Marsh the Mallow), but none of them helped. I've also tried applying UD's All-Nighter, but it didn't do anything.

What I find weird is that this happens even when applying a powder foundation over a water-based moisturiser, or checking that moisturiser and foundation have the same primary ingredient.

I'm starting to get desperate.

I've heard good things about the L'oreal True Match tinted serum, but as I'm on a budget, I wouldn't want to spend more money on something that doesn't work.

I would love to hear some tips!

6 Comments
2024/11/07
18:05 UTC

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why won’t my eyelashes stay curled anymore?

i use a tweezerman lash curler and maybelline lash sensational mascara in waterproof. i have very stubborn lashes that wont stay curled and this used to be the only mascara that would keep them up, but now all of a sudden it doesn't. any suggestions?

3 Comments
2024/11/07
13:17 UTC

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best affordable eyeshadow primer? available in boots or superdrug please.

As the title says. I HATE HATE HATE my current eyeshadow primer. Wanting a new one. I'm looking for colour enhancing and wear enhancing. Preferably very light in colour - I'm pale. What do you use? What do you like? If you have hooded or deepset eyes I'm especially interested.

23 Comments
2024/11/07
09:46 UTC

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Is it a compliment if people can't tell you're wearing makeup?

My boyfriend says I look the same wearing makeup Vs not. Is that a compliment because I'm taking it as "you're bad at applying makeup". I've been doing makeup for over a decade and I don't do anything too crazy, (foundation, light because I go cakey and oily, contour, blush, eyeliner, mascara, eyebrows, and a lipstick in either natural rose colour or black lol)

My goal is to look like me but better, and I don't want to look like I'm wearing too much makeup. But I want to at least look enhanced i guess? What can I do to make these enhancements more noticeable? Or am I just bad at makeup:(

16 Comments
2024/11/06
17:11 UTC

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Hope this is the right place to ask! Have had this for YEARS and it’s running out… any chance anyone recognises the brand?

I think it came from either my mum or grandma- so could be as old as like 60s, but more likely from around 2000? There’s no other writing on the box, just the kiss mark. It’s most likely cheaper makeup as none of our family is huge into cosmetics? Any suggestions appreciated! <3

4 Comments
2024/11/06
16:14 UTC

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Please help identifying this drugstore eyebrow pencil?!

Please excuse the spoolie lint, this travels in my handbag! I've had this eyebrow pencil for a long time now and obviously it's getting to the time when I need to rebuy, it's a proper sharpening pencil which I think contributes to why I like it so much as it's much drier than the twist up ones that seem to be more popular at the moment. I always find them so warm and this is the perfect cool toned deep brown. I'm sure I got it from Superdrug but have no idea which brand (I've got a feeling it's one of the original drugstore brands, revlon maybelline etc). Has anybody any ideas please 🙏

9 Comments
2024/11/06
15:58 UTC

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Shade finder / undertone?

I really love the Estée Lauder double wear foundation but I can’t figure out my shade. I suffer with severe anxiety so I won’t be going up to a counter to have someone talk to me and inspect my face. I have tried the online shade matcher which gives me different answers all the time.

I don’t know if I’m struggling so much simply because my neck is naturally a different colour to my face? Ecru seemed to be my closest match for a while but it’s definitely nothing like my neck and noticeable.

I have tried: Shell 1C0 - too light ? But closer match to my neck Cool bone 1C1 - can’t explain but not right, wrong colour Ecru 1N2 - ok on face in summer but not winter, doesn’t match neck Dessert beige 2N1 - too deep? Or too dark?

My veins on my wrist look purple and blue but sometimes look green. If anyone has any suggestions they would be appreciated.

1 Comment
2024/11/06
13:26 UTC

79

BRING BACK 2016 MAKEUP!!!

I miss the days where you’d see everyone leaving the house in full glam and colourful cut creases😂

Can everyone post their favourite look / product from that makeup era below? feeling nostalgic and also want some inspo😍❤️

40 Comments
2024/11/06
12:32 UTC

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what lip product is Jamie from totally killer (the 2023 movie) using?

Just wondering if anyone would know because I absolutely adore the shade and tint-ness but I cant identify what lip product this is and it’s driving me nuts 🥲

5 Comments
2024/11/06
10:06 UTC

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