Splurge Vs Steal

I've been wanting to do a Splurge Vs Steal post for a while, but because of being so busy with uni work have fallen behind with blog posts! So here it is, my very own Splurge Vs Steal, although my splurge may not be as upmarket as some peoples as I am a university student on a budget...

Round 1: Liquid Blusher

Benefit (£24.50)

 

This Lolli tint liquid blusher is one of my favourites, its a candy coloured cheek stain that leaves my cheeks looking great! It lasts a few hours and is perfect for adding a hint of colour.

Rimmel (£4.49)

This is the closest rival to the benefit Lolli tint! Rommel's Stay Blushes leaves your cheeks looking a sun-kissed pink, but unfortunately last for little over than an hour 

Winner: Benefit! 

Round 2: Make-up Remover 

Orico (£16)

Orico's Orange Micellar make-up remover not only smells amazing as it's infused with a citrus smell, but takes a few wipes to get your makeup off. What I really loves about this product was that it doesn't sting my face as I have really sensitive skin. It also has anti-inflammatory calendula flower extract, which soothed my eyes before heading to bed. The only downside to this product is the price! 

Soap and Glory (£6)

Drama Clean make-up remover is my current micellar water, its lush! The cucumber juice and peach fruit leaves your skin smelling sweet, feeling soft, and left soothed. It wipes your makeup off instantly, a no fuss remover for before bed! 

Garnier (£3.33)

There's no doubt that this is my ultimate make-up remover winner. It's the best value for money and removes dirt and purifies your skin within seconds. The only downside is that is doesn't have a fruity smell, but some people prefer it that way!

Winner: Garnier!

Round 3: Concealer

Rimmel (£3.49)

This concealer is great for simple every-day makeup to throw under your eyes and on your pimples as soon as you wake up in the mornings. Its a smooth quick-fix but doesn't last all day, so you'll need to touch up. 

Benefit (£17.50)

This is the best concealer for blemishes and spots, lasts for hours and a must-have for a night out as there's no chance of it melting off. Not one to pop under the eyes as it's not a smooth as some concealers and does tend to crumble when applied in large amounts.

Winner: Undecided

Round 4: Hand Cream 

Bodyshop (£4)

Honestly, the only positive I can say about this product is the smell as i love Bodyshop's coconut smelling products. I suffer from dry skin in-between my fingers during the winter and this product did not help at all, unfortunately it soothed my skin for minutes, before getting dry and continuing to itch hours later. 

Palmers (£1.99)

Not much I can say about this product, never disappoints, keeping my hands smooth all the way through the bitter weather.

Winner: Palmers!

Hope you enjoyed reading my first ever Splurge vs Steal!

K.

Halloween Makeup Tutorial : Ragdoll

Here's my second halloween makeup tutorial look - Ragdoll !

Step 1.

Using your choice of powder or face paint, cover your face to make it a pale white colour

Step 2. 

Use a thick white face paint to create a semi-circle shape underneath each eye

Step 3. 

Using black and green eye shadows create a bruised/bag effect underneath each eye

Step 4. 

Using black eyeliner, create a lash effect underneath the white semi-circles

Step 5. 

On your upper lids draw on a thick black liner to cover your whole lid using eyeliner and eyeshadows

Step 6. 

Above the thick liner draw on top lashes with black eyeliner

Step 7. 

Use a pink blush to lighten your cheeks

Step 8. 

Use a black eyeliner to create freckle-like dots on your cheeks

Step 9. 

Use a bright pink/red lipstick to create this half lip/heart shape

Your look is complete! Here is the makeup I used to create my look... 

K.