Poll posted by BR Natalie
Whenever we need a new product, we're faced with the inevitable question - do you have to spend more for a good product? Can 'budget buys' ever really compete with an upmarket brand? Our popular feature Save or Splurge is all about finding out.
Every fortnight we'll pick a product type and find two similar products from very different ends of the budget spectrum. 3 members will put both products to the test and report back!*
This week, we're putting the lazy girl's most useful product to the test - the eyeshadow pencil. It's essentially a crayola for your eyes - there's no need for brushes, applicators or messy eyeshadow products. Simply swipe and go.
The Tale of the Tape:
In the counter corner, with a price tag of $40 , we have the Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow Tint. It promises a sheer wash of lightweight, creamy colour that will slip on. It's layerable and long-wearing. Versatile, too. Glide one on for a swift wash of colour. Contour with another to add depth, and yet another to highlight. There's no need to stop at just one. Appropriate for sensitive eyes and contact lens-wearers.
And in the supermarket corner, weighing in at $12.59 , we have the Collection Cosmetics Work the Colour Eyeshadow Pencil. It claims to be a velvety soft, blendable eyeshadow, with a waterproof formulation for long lasting colour. It will glide on effortlessly to create versatile eye looks in an instant.
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| Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow Tint |
Collection Cosmetics Work the Colour |
This week's SoS is open to our Heroes. But that doesn't mean you can't get involved - tell us your experiences of eyeshadow pencils - are you a fan? In your experience do you need to pay more to get a good one?
Get chatting below!
*If you accept a spot on a Save or Splurge team you agree to:
- Review both products individually as you would any other trial products
- To send through a comparison paragraph detailing how the products fared against each other, ending with your final recommendation - Save or Splurge.
- You will complete all of this in the given timeframe, lest you want to face the wrath of angry Gladys.
SAVE! Because who wants to pay more than $5 for anything other than the NYX Jumbo Eyepencil in Milk?! Works a dream! Would love to see if something else doesnt crease as much though & I do love Clinique products!