When I was in Asia I popped into what appeared to be their version of Boots (I went in a few times... okay, a lot of times) and these are the make up products I bought. I also bought some sachets of shampoo (I know right?! Such a good idea instead of having a massive bottle for when you're travelling) and other bits and bobs but this is the beauty related products which aren't completely boring.
Some of these products aren't available in the UK but I thought that I would include them anyway as I love them.
First up is the
Essence 'Stays No Matter What' felt tip eyeliner. This was only 100PHP (roughly £1.25) and it's great! It's super long lasting as well as giving off a solid colour. The pen is just the right thickness for me, which means that it isn't too thick but still draws a decent line. If you see this when you're abroad I strongly recommend picking it up as I prefer it over my
Collection Extreme 24hr Felt Tip Liner.
Another Essence product that I picked up was this
get BIG! lashes Volume Boost Waterproof Mascara which is pretty good given that it was only £2.50. It does add volume and is very waterproof, but it takes
ages to get off and I remember now why I never buy waterproof mascaras. When I bought this, I actually didn't really mean to. The shop assistants in the Philippines follow you around and make you try on the make up which is very very painful for someone as socially awkward as me so I just bought this as I felt really awkward. Weird kid.
Next up is something that we have in the UK only mine is in different packaging - it's the
Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser Primer It's still has the same amount of product in (22ml), it's just that mine is in a longer tube. I love this to wear by itself. I can't seem to wear it under foundation without my makeup melting off my face super quickly and going weird and patchy. However, if I wear it without wearing any make up over it, I really like the finish it leaves on my skin. My skin looks poreless (so it does it's job) and feels super smooth.
Another Maybelline thing I picked up was one of the
Maybelline Baby Lips which has some colour in it. I'm not sure which one it is because I stupidly got rid of the packaging whilst I was over there as I wanted to use it. However, I really like this one. It moisturises my lips but also leaves them with a sheer neon pink tint. It was really inexpensive at 80PHP and it's become a constant in my bag.
Finally from Maybelline is a BB cream which isn't available in the UK which thoroughly breaks my heart. It cost me 200PHP and it's so lovely I prefer it over my foundations! It has a decent amount of coverage, really improved my skin as I was using it every day when I was away and also moisturises my skin! I genuinely love this and will be heartbroken when it finishes but I think that it's brought me round to finally trying out the world of BB creams.
Finally, I bought an
ELF Blending Eyes Brush. I like this, not love. But like. It gets the job done however the bristles aren't as soft as my Real Techniques brushes which I suppose is evident in the price difference. However, it hasn't seem to shed and also blends reasonably nicely with some time. If you're looking for a cheap brush you might as well pick it up!
Those are the things that I picked up whilst I was away! I really do like them and I wish that they were available in the UK. I know this was only a small haul but I thought you guys might like to see! Hope you enjoyed.
Beth xxx
