Mix and match

I’ve always been a mixer and matcher. No I don’t mean orange lippy and blue eyeshadow (but hey, whatever floats your boat). What I do mean is mixing it up price wise. Treating yourself to a gloriously opulent beauty treat, safe in the knowledge that you can justify your splurge because you’ve also scooped bountiful bargains along the way.
My mix and match hall of fame:
La Prairie Midnight Rain
I know, I know, at $275, it’s an indulgence indeed (and definitely something that I hid the docket for as soon as I got home) but I fell in love with it as soon as I smelt it and Marilyn Monroe did teach us the importance of a good fragrance. Really, if we took her lead and wore nothing in bed but fragrance there would be a lot of pj/underwear money saved. Justification over.
Face of Australia Face Palette
This all-in-one beauty is economical and elegant. Working your face, cheeks and eyes (the shimmery pinks also look great under a clear gloss on lips) this mirrored compact is a must for every handbag.
Crème de la Mer
Okay, I know what you’re all thinking, $250 on a face cream, am I insane? No, of course not (well a little, but that has nothing to do with face cream). The Miracle Broth really is a miracle. And with celeb fans that are rumoured to include Posh, Halle and Kiera, I’m sold.
Ulta3 Nail Polish
I simply cannot say enough nice things about this nail polish. It’s cheap as chips (yet chip it doesn’t), comes in every possible colour a girl could want and at just $2 you’d be crazy not to at least try it.
Mixing a costly cosmetic with a glam goodie that’s going for a song is the perfect way to justify the slightly pricey (but oh-so-worth-it) product. And as if you needed anymore convincing, in a time when “credit crunch” is the saying du jour and markets are plummeting left, right and centre, you can be assured that a verging-on-expensive product is one investment that won’t let you down.
What’s on your mix and match wish list?
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53 Member Comments
LA mer, vaseline...what is the difference? Oh algae (that do nothing to combat premature ageing)...boring.
I like to mix and match serums that are full of well known and researched actives, to keep stuff away while I am nicely ageing...
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I will splurge on the luxe products if I think they are splurge worthy.
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Some products are worth spending extra on e.g. Jurlique hand creams. I'm now at the point where I'm going to have to spend more to get a high end foundation in the right shade to suit my pale skin.
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Indulgence occassionally is well deserved in my opinion.
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I did not think midnight rain was particularly distinctive.
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I love cheaper products that give you more bang for your buck.
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You have won me with the ulta3 nail polishes! You can't beat a good polish i think :-)
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i love a good bargain . every time i go shopping i keep an eye out for bargain on mark-up .
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For me-dermalogica products are a bit pricey so that would be my "expensive" splurge And then again i love cheaper products such as dove summer glow, maybelline mascara etc etc
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I always thought that La Mer was for more mature skin...is it really?
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i don't mind paying for products as long as they are good quality and it does what it says it will do. but sometimes if i can get it for a bargan.. i'll opt for the cheaper version
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I have to try Ulta3 nail polish soon, it sounds just perfect for the permanently broke student! haha
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I love a bargain. These sound great.
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i fine cheap bargins are the best for make=up & nail polish i will pays heaps for my perfume .
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the nail polishes seem great, and the midnight rain parfume, ooh!
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Love the look of these products, I look forward to trying them out
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Love the Face of Australia Palette! I mix and match lippy with gloss - foundation with face mositurizer - water with my eyeshadows for more intense colour.
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I use really good quality and expensive Clinique moisturiser, but then use cheaper make up
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I also mix and match but I also try to get a lot of freebies out of magazines. My splurge is Estee Lauder foundation and Safari perfume love them both!
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well paw paw cream is probably the cheapest thing i use, tho i'll be looking out for the nailpolishes! and i have lots of stuff from benefit which is more the other end of the scale. would love to have the jo malone jasmine & mint, but i just can't justify it!
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I mix & match my products from Chanel, Estee Lauder, Dermalogica skincare to Gorgeous, Maybelline, Clinique cosmetics.
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I taste the La Prairie Midnight Rain in David Jones, the smell is so nice and the bottle design is pretty, but it's so expensive!
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I spend up big on my moisturisers compared to my cheapie but goodie eyeliner. Ive tried dearer ones and they arent as good!
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I love Australis! And the Ultra3 nailpolish sounds devine! Although i cant imagine spending $200 on any beauty product... I had trouble spending money on a MAC eyeshadow in a colour i wear everyday!
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