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Save or Splurge

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57 posts, 28 members

kirstyj

1732 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 6:34pm

Is anyone else super excited for the save or splurge being revealed this week! AND I read on facebook that it is scheduled to be fortnightly!

So I saw on facebook they were looking for suggestions but I thought we might be able to discuss some good ones here too :)

I saw Farmers-Wife suggest makeup brushes which I thought was cool... but what about BeautyBlenders too. I have just bought one from Bossy Cosmetics but I would love to know what people thought about the real deal in comparison.

EnyaMUA

1109 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 6:36pm

I really like seeing these kinds of things to do with foundations. I feel like foundations are a good thing to splurge on but if I can find one that's a little less pricey I am THRILLED. I'm so reluctant to buy foundations in case they don't work on my skin type.

kirstyj

1732 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 6:41pm

True! So hard to even get the right shade let alone the right formulation of foundation as well.

Thebeautycontext

1768 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 6:45pm

Yes i am super excited for this segement! Beauty blenders would be a great one, aswell as foundation! Like i said on the BR facebook, i honestly would be interested no matter what it was! Maybe even appliances like hair dryers because thats something that has crosses my mind more than a few times

trudijoy

8375 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 6:49pm

I floated the idea of hair masks and would LOVE to do that trial!

pintsize

1072 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 7:17pm

I love the concept... and seeing the results (with out blowing personal budgets to find out oneself).

I can't wait to see what in the line up :)

Macs

5351 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 7:27pm

Oh I cant wait to hear about that Bossy Blender Kirsty. I splurge on Perfumes, but I think it should be foundation.

ChristieMJ

358 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 8:03pm

Yeeeeesss I can't wait! This used to be my fav segment by far, excited to see what they've got lined up this time :)

Jesse

745 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 8:10pm

very excited about the return of this, such an awesome idea!!

Thebeautycontext

1768 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 8:14pm

Hair masks would be awesome. Especially since im on the hunt to find a great one!

MareeB

5244 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 8:16pm

Oh yes, I'd love to get in on hair masks too!! and some heavy duty night creams also...

MAGPIEFI

615 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 8:19pm

I'm excited I can't wait :)
I like to splurge but if I don't need to all the better x
He he yes let's try everything

Lisa-

79 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 9:36pm

Can't wait for this, it's such a cool idea!

Farmers-Wife

2052 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 9:39pm

Yes that's awesome!! Wondered where it vanished to. Will be watching that space

jalb88

121 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 10:09pm

This sounds so exciting! How does it all work?!

kirstyj

1732 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 10:17pm

Here is one on cleansers :)

(sorry I can't do a linky thing I access BR on an ipad and it doesn't work)

http://www.beautyreview.co.nz/article/save-or-splurge-cleansers?r=articles/all/29

Sarahbeautynz

1031 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 10:24pm

Ooo thanks Kirsty! I had wondered how it all worked. I suggested eye creams and eyelash curlers coz that's what I need advice on atm, haha.

kirstyj

1732 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 10:29pm

Eye creams is a really good one I think! I'm yet to meet a high end one that does anything different to a cheap one.

EnyaMUA

1109 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 10:33pm

I'm loving my ZA eyelash curler, just throwing that out there :P

Sarahbeautynz

1031 posts

Mon 22 Jun 2015 10:40pm

Same here, Kirsty! I wish I was a chemist so I could figure this stuff out for myself lol.

Thanks TMUA, I don't think I've seen them at my local Farmers! Will have to do some digging me thinks.

chikoboo

3402 posts

Tue 23 Jun 2015 8:04am

Used to love this segment and was lucky to do the eye makeup remover team when it first came out. There is a whole list of save v splurge items that can be covered

pumau

121 posts

Tue 23 Jun 2015 10:07am

Yes I love these little segments. I always google a product i want and look for a cheaper dupe of it.
Maybe trialing an expensive rosehip oil versus a cheaper one?

Pifithrin

1243 posts

Tue 23 Jun 2015 11:29am

kirstyj beauty sponges is a great idea! I like the idea of cream eyeshadows or liquid lipsticks in a save or splurge

AmandaJane

1147 posts

Tue 23 Jun 2015 3:45pm

I was thinking organic serums. That could be interesting :)

ragingfrog

1289 posts

Tue 23 Jun 2015 5:04pm

What about a comparison of home made masks and bought masks both low and higher priced?

tannygirl

3392 posts

Tue 30 Jun 2015 11:48pm

I like the idea of foundations or serums. Stuff that I would naturally splurge on. Another good one would be eye creams or serums or even lash serums.

EnyaMUA

1109 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 3:27pm

Is it bad that I'm desperately hoping I get chosen for this Save or Splurge? It'd honestly be such a big help to me and also feel like a total luxury.

MissAimeeJean

267 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 3:32pm

@TraineeMUA it is not bad at all! I was lucky enough to be chosen for the mascara addition of save or splurge - I think it was BR's first one. It was awesome to have the opportunity to try a low cost Miki mascara and compare it with a $60+ Lancome. I am excited to see who will be on the next Save or Spluge team!

EnyaMUA

1109 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 3:34pm

I always feel guilty when I hope to be chosen for things but there are only a few trials that I get THIS excited about v.v I remember getting chosen for the LED mirror trial but missing out because I had gone out for the evening and all of the spots were full by the time I got home. I was heartbroken lol

MissAimeeJean

267 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 3:40pm

Oh no! That is the worst!! I was chosen for a Dolce and Gabbana fragrance trial a couple of years ago and I was at my grandparents who don't have internet. AHHH so I tried to accept the trial on my phone and the connection was lost and I missed out. Honestly tears were shed that night. I was so upset!

EnyaMUA

1109 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 3:44pm

I cried and my parents thought I was insane... but seriouly that mirror would have been such a miracle for me and obviously unlike the regular make up products it would have lasted years and years :'c

itskaz_xo

199 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 4:49pm

I'm very excited for this round of save or splurge. I would absolutely love to be selected for this one as oil cleansing has completely taken over my makeup removal process. So even if I don't make it this time round, I will definitely be following the reviews for it :) xx

Jesse

745 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 4:56pm

I've already reviewed the ZA oil so that counts me out, but I'll definately be following this!

itskaz_xo

199 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 5:11pm

Aw no so have I :( That counts me out too then. But I'm still looking forward to reading the reviews :) Definitely following this one x

tabykitten

186 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 5:26pm

I love the save or splurge features - it's really neat to hear how the brands stack up. I'm super interested in this one because I've been really impressed with all the ZA products I've tried, I'm keen to hear how they stack up against Clairns.

EnyaMUA

1109 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 6:08pm

Congratulations to the ladies who got this!

SooziesWorld

2999 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 6:16pm

YES!!!! I got the last place!!!! Soooooooo excited! Didn't even see the invite, just saw TraineeMUA's post and thought I'd better check my inbox. I really wanted this one!

Danni

324 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 6:17pm

I was trying to get a photo to upload at the time so was on my phone and saw it pop up! I got to it before the email came through, lucky I was on the laptop at the time or I probably would have missed it, I know how many people wanted to be on this trial

EnyaMUA

1109 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 6:22pm

Way to go you guys

SooziesWorld

2999 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 6:29pm

I'm glad I was too lazy to cook dinner tonight after the disappointment of my brand new juicer having the most important part missing lol. If I'd been chopping vegetables I would have completely missed this.

Danni

324 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 6:30pm

How do they miss packing an important part of a juicer?! Oh dear hahah

trudijoy

8375 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 6:33pm

Woohoo three lovely ladies got picked!Can't even be disappointed that it's not me when great people are getting the chance :)

SooziesWorld

2999 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 6:52pm

Awww, thanks Trudi! Perfect timing as well, as I'll actually have time to write reviews over the holidays.

Danni, I know right? It's the part that actually turns the fruit and vege into juice! Might as well not put a motor in it, lol. Briscoes were surprised too but were closing when I rang them so have to wait for tomorrow to pick up the missing parts. Looks like I'm sticking to 'grape juice' tonight hahahahaha.

Danni

324 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 6:56pm

What?! How annoying! At least you'll be able to sort it out tomorrow..I don't even understand how that happens hahah

SooziesWorld

2999 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 6:59pm

No Briscoes can't understand how it happened either. I thought I was going mad when I couldn't find it. And this is to replace the juicer that exploded on me on Monday!

accidentprone_x

845 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 7:01pm

I have always loved the follow up articles for these trials. I can't wait to see the results

kirstyj

1732 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 7:47pm

So excited for the lucky ladies who got on this trial! I'm sure they will do an awesome job. I think those sorts of articles are what I love about BR. The unbiased information from real NZ women. How exciting!

kirstyj

1732 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 7:49pm

Oh and I really want to try some more Clarins products because they have great GWP packages so I'm hoping it is good so I can have an excuse to pick one up :P

trudijoy

8375 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 8:08pm

The ZA oil or the Bossy oil cleanser will be my first purchase one I'm back in NZ I think. Not sure which though - anyone tried both and have strong opinions either way? My skin is oily by nature and used to be breakout prone but has settled down a lot recently

SooziesWorld

2999 posts

Wed 1 Jul 2015 8:08pm

Oooh Kirsty, I feel like I have a great responsibility now! I love high end but also love a bargain so really excited to have been chosen for Save or Splurge.