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Irish Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Five new make-up buys for spring: From skin tints to refillable mascara
Trinny London Trinity Multitasking Sticks Trinny London Trinity Multitasking Sticks (€44 from Brown Thomas) A rather clever launch from Trinny London, and just in time for summer – Trinity Multitasking Sticks (€44 from Brown Thomas) are a stroke of genius from Trinny Woodall's beauty brand. There are three to choose from, each with two shades: one matte and one shimmer. The colours can be used in a variety of ways – on the lips, cheeks, eyes, or however you see fit. There's something joyful about using them, a kind of happy smugness that comes from ticking off three make-up steps with just one (brilliant) product . I also love the fling-in-your-bag, pen-style packaging. Lisa Eldridge Seamless Glide Eye Pencil in Burnt Umber There are cool, creamy eye pencils, and then there are the truly standout ones, like Seamless Glide Eye Pencils (€29 from ) from Lisa Eldridge. The most recent addition to the range is Burnt Umber – a rich, burnished, bronzy-brown. The shade is truly unique: deep, warm, almost red when you look closely. It's a real head-turner. The formula is rich, creamy, and blends beautifully, regardless of whether you smudge with your fingers or a brush. Ten out of 10 on every front. Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint (€48 from Cult Beauty) I like to consider myself an expert when it comes to tinted moisturisers (or 'skin tints' as they're commonly called these days). The latest addition to my make-up bag is one such product – Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint (€48 from Cult Beauty). While it's not brand new, it's still worthy of inclusion on this list, thanks to its beautifully light, moisturising formula. It provides just enough coverage to even out your skin tone while giving your complexion a dramatic glow. If you're looking for a throw-on-and-go base that feels as good as it makes your skin look, this is a great option. The palm-sized packaging is perfect for travel too. READ MORE Max Factor False Lash Effect Supreme Recharge Mascara Max Factor False Lash Effect Supreme Recharge Mascara (€16.99 from pharmacies nationwide) A great new mascara from Max Factor, False Lash Effect Supreme Recharge Mascara (€16.99 from pharmacies nationwide) is housed in a hefty gold tube, with a thick, dense wand that grabs lashes with precision, all without clumping. If you're into extremely voluminous lashes like I am, an extra coat or two won't hurt, as it's not dramatically volumising at first swipe, but still a great formula. Cleverly, it's also refillable, so you can keep your big, stylish gold tube and simply purchase a refill every couple of weeks or months, as needed (the refill will set you back 32 per cent less than buying a new one). Charlotte Tilbury Naughty Talk Lipstick Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Naughty Talk Lipstick (€37 from brown Thomas) One of four new lipsticks recently added to Charlotte Tilbury's bestselling Pillow Talk range, there's one shade I particularly feel the need to rave about because it truly flatters everyone. Nobody does complexion-lifting lipsticks quite like Charlotte Tilbury. Pillow Talk Naughty Talk Lipstick (€37 from Brown Thomas) is a cool-toned, instantly refreshing neutral pink. And it's slightly more pink than neutral, which is important, as sometimes too-nude hues can look flat and dull. It's the shade worn by Kim Cattrall in the latest Pillow Talk campaign. If you're in the market for a new everyday lipstick, this is it. This week I'm loving … Skingredients 15% Vit C, E + Tri-Mushroom Skin Booster Skingredients 15% Vitamin C, E + Tri-Mushroom Skin Booster (€45 from An excellent new launch from one of our most loved home-grown brands, Skingredients is known for its efficacious, skin-barrier-respecting products, and founder and formulator Jennifer Rock has done it again with the launch of 15% Vitamin C, E + Tri-Mushroom Skin Booster (€45 from ). This powerhouse serum is designed for daily use, targeting and treating dull, fatigued, photodamaged, sensitive, and pigmented skin. It contains a who's who of gold-standard ingredients – including Vitamin C, E, niacinamide, tri-mushroom, and glutathione. Use it once, and you'll immediately fall in love. Radiant, calm, and intensely hydrated skin awaits.
Telegraph
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
The best make-up under £15, from lipstick to blusher
There's a common misconception that the more money you spend on a beauty product, the better it will be. But in my 12 years as a beauty editor, one of the most valuable things I've learnt is not to judge a book by its cover – a quality formula can, and often does, come wrapped up in cheaper packaging. Budget make-up is excellent nowadays – as I see on TikTok, where impressive routines made up of budget buys alone garner tens of hundreds and thousands of views. According to research by Mintel, 74 per cent of make-up wearers believe that affordable formulas work just as well as premium ones. We just don't really want to admit it because, despite this, 41 per cent still prefer to buy premium make-up. In my view, there are certain formulas one can save on, and others that deserve a little extra budget set aside to pay for them. So, here's how I concoct my own make-up bag, a high-low affair that doesn't break the bank. Mascara Budget mascara formulas are incredibly good – and whether you want lengthening, volumising or both, there's something for everyone. I have long loved Rimmel's mascaras, and the new Wonder Bond Lash Filler + Hyaluronic Mascara is incredible at delivering a fan of fluttery lashes, plus it's infused with hyaluronic acid and a biotin bonding complex to nourish each hair. Max Factor's new False Lash Effect Supreme Recharge Mascara is refillable (the refill costs £9.99) and promises to ramp up volume, and L'Oréal Paris's Paradise Big Deal Mascara boasts a clever brush, which makes it easy to get in between lashes for optimal definition. All are under £15. The best masacaras under £15 Brows From finely-tipped pencils that make it easy to draw on hairs (see Elf's Ultra Precise Brow) to grooming gels that create a feathery 'lamination' effect (L'Oréal Paris's Infallible Brow Lamination), it's easy to get a really decent brow routine on the high street. The best brow products under £15 Blusher While I tend to spend more on complexion products, blusher is one product that I think you can get away with saving on. Lots of affordable brands have launched cream-based formulations in recent years, and the good ones melt into skin and leave a really natural, dewy flush. Maybelline's Cheek Heat, H&M Beauty's Do-It-All Stick and Max Factor's Miracle Pure Infused Cream Blush are all under £10 and impart a dewy, hydrated finish to the cheeks. For those that prefer a powder consistency, Nyx's Buttermelt Blush swooshes on, no cakeiness in sight. The best blushers under £15 Lipstick You really can't go wrong with a budget lipstick – mass brands invest in good quality formulations that are loaded with skincare benefits to hydrate and treat the lips while in situ, with the knowledge that lipstick is a big seller. Some favourites include No7's Moisture Drench Lipstick ('Blush' is a lovely rosy nude), Maybelline's SuperStay Vinyl Ink Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick (will not budge) and Morphe's Good Talk Blotted Matte Lipstick for a punchy matte pout. The best lipsticks under £15 Eyeshadow Unless you are a cut crease devotee and the latest bumper palette really excites you, then investing in premium eyeshadows doesn't feel worth it. There are an array of 10-shadow palettes available for £10 and under – see Elf, Revolution and Revlon – and inside them you'll find some great wearable shades. I also love L'Oréal Paris's new Paradise Le Shadow Stick because it's quick and easy to use – simply scribble onto lids and blend in with fingers. The best eyeshadows under £15 The three formulas to invest in Foundation While you can get good foundations on the high street, your chances are a lot better when shopping from premium brands. Why? Well, they deliver a more imperceptible finish on the skin, thanks to clever skincare ingredients inside each formula. Dior does some of the best base products on the market – the new Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation costs £50 but you won't have to replace it often, plus it makes the skin look fresh and beautiful. Nars is also a go-to (try the Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation for medium-to-full but natural coverage) and so is Mac. Bronzer I have an affinity with good cream bronzers – and am yet to find a perfect one on the high street. The gel-meets-cream formulations that luxe brands, like Chanel and Charlotte Tilbury, do so well are worth the money you pay for them as they glide on, look seamless on the skin and are pretty much foolproof. Crucially, they're not glittery either. Eyeliner When it comes to eyeliner, there is more innovation in texture, pigment and longevity on the premium market. For example, you will simply not find a kohl pencil like Victoria Beckham Beauty's Satin Kajal Liner anywhere on the high street – both creamy and smudge-proof, it's a bestseller for a reason, even at £32. I also find that liquid liners with a fine tip and staying power are harder to find when shopping on a budget – I love Lisa Eldridge's Kitten Flick Liquid Eyeliner which, at £25, is worth every penny. The products to invest in
