BATTLE OF THE DUPES #12: Lacura vs. Superdrug

I was going to find dupes for the very popular face mask by Sand & Sky but my order didn't arrive in time so manage to find something else to battle together.

My skin is dry, dull and red.

The Lacura® face mask comes with a brush so it's easier to apply in an even way compared to the Superdrug one.

Both of them dried after 10 minutes, the Superdrug felt really tight on my skin and was slightly uncomfortable. By the way I put a hair mask on mid way through, giving myself a bit of a pampering.

Removal was easy and revealed my brighter looking skin on both sides.

Lacura® Detoxifying + Brightening Purifying Pink Clay Mask
Purchased from: Aldi

Price: £5.99

Superdrug Pink Clay Purifying Mask

Purchased from: Superdrug

Price: £0.99

There are advantages and disadvantages for both of them, the Superdrug is a single use item so it won't dry out like the Lacura® but then you get an applicator with the Lacura®. They don't have the exact same ingredients but they do pretty much the same job.

Is it a dupe: Yes

Date Tried: Saturday 22nd June 2019

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: MUA Brow Define Eyebrow Pencil With Blending Brush

MUA Brow Define Eyebrow Pencil With Blending Brush is a new product to MUA Makeup Academy.

CLAIMS:

• Angled eyebrow pencil shaped for easy application and precision. 
• The innovative paddle brush helps to evenly distribute shade across the whole brow for ultimate brow definition! 

REVIEW: The Ordinary High-Spreadability Fluid Primer

I am going to try this primer with a variety of foundations with half of the face with the primer (my right, your left) and the other half no primer (my left, your right) to see if it is worth it. I am also using all of the same makeup like bronzer, highlighter etc even eyeshadow so that it's a fair test.

CLAIMS:

• lightweight serum-like formula that increases the spreadability of subsequent complexion makeup to help avoid the unnatural and uneven accumulation of pigments especially around the eyes and on dry skin
• formula also acts as a light, non-oily surface hydrator for a natural dewy look

HOW TO USE:

1. Use as the last step in skincare regimen as a makeup primer.

REVIEW: NIP+FAB Ultra-Illuminating Dewy Primer Mask

Nip+Fab are the first primer mask that I have seen so had to try it out, it's a dewy finish and hydrates your skin, it sounds perfect to me.

CLAIMS:

• Preps the skin for smooth and even makeup application
• Instant hydration to skin
• Smooth, dewy, healthy looking finish

BATTLE OF THE DUPES #4: e.l.f vs. MAC

I love MAC lipstick in Velvet Teddy so I decided to look for a dupe and on Pinterest there were a few posts about an e.l.f product being a dupe so I thought I would check it out.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Revolution Fast Base Foundation Stick

All over YouTube and social media I saw people rave about the new foundation Revolution bought out called Fast Base Foundation Stick so obviously I had to pick it up myself and try it out.

CLAIMS:

• Easy-to-apply
• Melts into skin
• Blending seamlessly
• Fresh and dewy finish