So, I read this post on Hayley Walker's blog (teapartybeauty.blogspot.co.uk) daring readers to list all of their facial products in a single day and how much they cost. I am a nosy sort and really enjoyed reading Hayley's post (her face costs over £200!) and decided to have a go myself to see if I came in higher or lower than Hayley. I am much more of a big spender on my make-up than my skincare regime, but the two combined could well come in over Hayley's total- I can think of a few things already that are going to push the numbers up! So, here goes...
Skin Prep:
Clean and Clear Exfoliating Daily Wash (Oil Free) - £2.99
Witch Anti-Blemish Skin Clearing Primer - £6.99
Total - £9.98 (So far, so good!)
Face/ Base:
MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation in NW20 - £20.50
Benefit Erase Paste in Medium - £19.50
MUA Pro Concealer Kit in Natural - £3.50
Total - £43.50 (I actually do not think this is too bad- although later on in the day I did apply some of my Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Pressed Powder which pushed the amount up by £24.00!)
Brows:
GOSH Eye Brow Kit - £8.49
Eylure Shape and Shade Eyebrow Pencil and Tamer - £5.39
Total - £13.88 (I did also use my awesome Bare Minerals Brow Brush which cost £10.00... over £20 on my eyebrows does seem a little extreme...)
Eyes:
Natural Collection Duo Eyeshadow in Mink and Sable - £1.99
MAC Pro Longwear Eyeliner in Black Ice - £16.50
Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Nude - £3.99
NYC Big & Bold Curling Mascara - £3.99
Maybelline Mascara Falsies Very Black - £7.99
Total - £34.46 (considering I'm going for a 'natural eye' today that actually seems quite expensive!)
Cheek:
Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base - £31.00
Natural Collection Blushed Cheeks in Pink Cloud - £1.99
Total - £32.99 (Bit of a contrast between the two products there!)
Lip:
Blistex Medplus Repairing - £2.59
Too Faced La Creme in Naked Dolly - £18.00
Total - £20.59 (this is one of my pricier lipsticks but I love it so it's worth every penny!)
Grand Total - £155.40 (or £179.40 if you count the pressed powder I added later!)
Amazingly, it is quite a bit cheaper than I expected!! I'm actually pleased with this as I always thought I was a big spender on make-up but maybe I'm not so bad after all. However, looking back over the list there are a LOT of products there for one day's wear, so I'm lucky that it ended up costing less than Hayley's total in all! Also, it may have ended up being a different story if I'd included hair products, make-up brushes etc...
Why don't you have a go and let me know how much your face costs?!?
Rosie x
Great post, I am so nosey so really enjoyed reading this. I may set myself a challenge of getting a make up face I am happy with for under £150 as my results shocked me.
ReplyDeleteI love the difference between your cheek products, it's amazing how high street can match high end :)
Hayley - Teapartybeauty.blogspot.co.uk
Thanks Hayley! I really enjoyed reading your post so thanks for taking the time to have a look at mine! I have never used any Bobbi Brown skincare products (I think I've always been put off by the price tag!), are they any good?
DeleteI am still pretty new to this blogging game so if you've got any tips for me I'd love to hear them! :)
Rosie x