Vox pop: best beauty bargains

21 Jul 2008 08:30 AM | Posted by Editor

There is nothing we love more than the sheer joy of bagging ourselves the bargain of the century. The cold sweat that breaks out as you’re waiting for the cashier to say, “Sorry this item is actually full price”. And then the blissful sound of the till drawer shutting as you’re out the door, no one can stop you: it’s yours, all yours. Okay so we’re being a tad dramatic, but a bargain is a bargain all the same. And if this week’s vox pop is anything to go by, you love nabbing a bargain just as much as we do…

 

“Klorane Extra Gentle Dry Shampoo is a super smart buy for several reasons: I can find it at most pharmacies, it costs less than $15, it keeps my Brad Ngata blow-dry alive for a few days and because I don’t have to wash my hair so often, it buys me an extra 10 minutes in bed in the morning. What’s not to love?” – Alicia, bh Editor 

“NIVEA Lip Care Pearl and Shine. It’s a beautifully pretty gloss. It’s really shiny, smells like fairy floss and is only $4.” – BridgetM

“Manicare Eyelash Curler: It’s a fantastic eyelash curler. I have never had any problems with this one. It is certainly the best value and it works every time.” – medusa

“Sportsgirl Nail Polish. For up-to-the-minute, out-there colours that are under ten bucks you can’t beat them. They don’t chip, last longer than some expensive polishes I’ve tried and the best bit – you’ll often find them with further reductions in a month or two!” – Megan

 “Clairol Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisturising Shampoo and Conditioner. I love, love, love these. They smell divine (and the smell lasts all day long) don’t make my hair greasy and everyone always comments on how glossy my hair looks.” – Sarah, bh Editorial Assistant

 “My black Napoleon Perdis Eye Pencil! It cost me $24, and it just does not run out - I have had it for about a year!!” – LK

“Palmer’s Cocoa Butter. So soothing and thick, the best moisturiser I’ve found, even compared to the expensive ones. And the same goes for Lucas' Papaw Ointment.” – Nat

 “Cetaphil® & Lucas' Papaw Ointment would definitely be my beauty bargains. Also adding bi-carbonate of soda to cleanser to make an exfoliant and using oats and honey as an exfoliant/mask are great DIY bargains. As for money saving, if your cotton wipes soak up too much of your toner using tissues can be better.” – Kat1

“Revlon Flex® Conditioner Frequent Use – it’s such a bargain! The smell is yummy (and reminds me of being little) and it leaves your hair feeling soft and shiny. It’s not sold in many places though so you need to keep an eye open for it and buy in bulk.” – Lauren

“I love witch hazel as a toner, it’s about two cents from the chemist. I also adore Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Dark Chocolate & Peppermint Lip Butter – it’s really soothing and rich like all Palmer's stuff and it smells like that great Aussie icon: the mint slice. Yum!” – Emma