• Budget buys - Foundations

    NYX Stay Matte but not Flat foundation

    July 18, 2016 - By 

    Every so often a foundation comes along and takes you by surprise and considering this offering from NYX costs €8.50, I was really surprised by the quality, longevity and over all appearance of the foundation. I don’t know what has happened to me lately, but I am using more and more budget products!!!! Shade Range: There are 10 shades available in the Stay Matte but not Flat foundation. I have the shade nude, but personally it is a little too dark for my NC 25 skin tone and I have to mix it with my Body Shop lightening drops to get…

  • Budget buys

    Affordable products for Flawless looking skin

    June 29, 2016 - By 

    When I asked readers what they would like to see more of on The Beautiful Truth, an overwhelming number of you wanted more budget product reviews. Well luckily enough over the past few months I have been trying and testing out a whole pile of products that will give you flawless looking skin without breaking the bank. Wet n Wild cover all primer Don’t you just love when you find a primer that not only works a treat but doesn’t break the bank? Well let me introduce you to the Wet n Wild cover All primer. Costing just €4.99, this…

  • Budget buys - Thrifty Tuesday

    Wet N Wild MegaLast lipsticks

    May 13, 2014 - By 

    If you follow me on Facebook, you will already know of my love of these lipsticks and my hunt to find every single one in the collection.I have now managed to build my collection up to 4, not bad, but my quest for every colour is an on going one. Wet n Wild megalast lipsticks come in 26  shades in total, but only 13 shades are available to Ireland. These lipsticks are a semi matte cream formula, that promise to glide on easily, with no feathering, caking or bleeding.They are said to be long lasting, with up to 4 hours wear time…

  • Budget buys - Thrifty Tuesday

    Thrifty Tuesday – Essence eyeliner pen

    May 6, 2014 - By 

    First up in our brand new feature ‘Thrifty Tuesday” , is a real favourite of mine, The Essence eyeliner pen. Who doesn’t love a perfectly applied winged liner? It can look so elegant, and stunning, especially when kept simple and themed with a simple red lip. I love winged liner, but unfortunately, I apply liner like a 5 year old that has snuck into their mothers makeup bag. Lately the Essence eyeliner pen has been my absolute saviour when it comes to perfecting the perfect winged look.   The Essence eyeliner pen, comes with a felt tip style nib. It…

  • Budget buys - EYESHADOW

    Wet’n’Wild Petal Pusher Palette Review

    April 14, 2014 - By 

    Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few months, you will already know that the massively popular US brand Wet n Wild landed on Irish shores last January. If you haven’t already bought at least 1 item from this incredible brand, you seriously need to get yourself down to you nearest Dunnes and get something. Honestly the range is amazing. Already so many of their products have found their way into my favourites. One of my most used Wet n Wild products over the last few months, is the Petal Pusher Palette ( try saying that fast again and…

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    Top 10 under €10

    February 3, 2014 - By 

    I seem to have blogged about a lot of high end products recently, however some of my favourite products actually cost less than €10. Sometimes, the high street products can come out on top over the high end ones.                                                              Wet N Wild Petal pusher palette Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few weeks, you will already know that American brand Wet n Wild have launched…