Every makeup brand does lipsticks, highend or drugstore, they're all out there and range from £1 upwards. Of course, we would all love to splurge every so often but really, who has enough money to buy a mac lipstick every month at £15.50 each? I've found some amazing bargain lipsticks cost less than £5. Interested? I bet you are!
MUA (Make Up Academy), a brand available from Superdrug. A lot of people tend to overlook this brand due to it's pricing (don't fear, I used to!) and don't look into it much. In fact, it's a great brand which offers extremely high quality for their prices. Seriously though, can we look at the packaging? It looks very sleek and in my opinion, quite professional! Best part of it? These beauties only cost £1, yes you read correctly, £1!
Left - Shade 2 Right - Shade 16 Nectar |
You're probably thinking that they're only £1 so they're rubbish. Well, let me tell you, they are not at all. The colours look pigmented just looking at them. They are very, very creamy, which is a good thing as nobody likes dry lipsticks (well, at least I don't!) and being creamy means they glide on your lips easily. They're also comfortable on the lips, and are light to wear too - they don't feel heavy on the lips.
Some of the colours are dupes for high end lipsticks, and that's always an added bonus! There's a wide range of colours to choose from, so you can always buy a few as at £1 each, it won't break the bank! The finish of the lipsticks are quite glossy and the lasting power can last for a good few hours, depending whether or not you're eating or drinking.
Personally, I would definitely pick these up as they aren't a disappointment, and for £1, you can't complain.
Ever tried these lipsticks? Will you be picking them up anytime soon?
The peach shade is so nice!
ReplyDeleteMolly and Stacie
Isn't it! x
DeleteYou've made me want to try more of their lipstick range now, I only have two and find them to be okay for the price as well - they are definitely creamy! I love the look of shade 16 Nectar xo
ReplyDeleteBeth | PolishedCouture.wordpress.com
Haha oops! I'm planning on getting more soon too! x
DeleteGreat post! I love finding cheap buys especially with make up! My budget can't include a lot of MAC
ReplyDeleteThank you! So do I, it's amazing! Me either, I don't own any Mac x
DeleteLove the purpley shade. I really like MUA but I think seeing as everyones loving Makeup Rev they're getting a back seat! I loveeee their matte lipsticks though, they're so good x
ReplyDeleteTamz | http://www.throughneweyesx.com
I agree with your point, MUA aren't getting spoken about like it used to. As much as I like MUR, I do really like MUA x
DeleteI've never tried MUA but that coral lipstick is gorgeous! xxx
ReplyDeleteHannah x hannatalks
Go on, its only £1! x
DeleteI'm always on the hunt for a new lip color and those shades look nice!
ReplyDeleteAh these are brilliant for you then! x
DeleteThe purple lip color would be lovely for fall. Amazing price point, :)
ReplyDeleteI am loving it for autumn at the moment! x
DeleteI'm just getting into wearing lipstick, so I will definitley check out this brand for the fall! Thanks...
ReplyDeleteFantastic as they're great but cheap! x
DeleteI love the coral one. It is lovely!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty colour x
Deletelove the colors!
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Aren't they really pretty! x
DeleteI already have an MUA lipstick in a bright red colour, but they seem to have updated their collection since I bought that. MUA are amazing for affordable but good quality products, similar to Makeup Revolution. They honestly outshine most of the more expensive drugstore brands. xx
ReplyDeleteKathryn | Chapters of Kat ❤
Their reds seem so luxurious! Yes people compare them to MUR a lot! Sometimes better quality too x
DeleteVery pretty! I bought some MUA palettes when I was in London. I live in the US so they don't sell those here, NYX is pretty similar brand. I wish they were offered in Walgreens or CVS here!
ReplyDeleteJenna from jennaredfield.com
Their palettes are great quality for the price. You could maybe ship them over! I've never tried NYX but I've heard a lot about the brand x
Deletegorgeous coral-y shade, and such a bargain! it's mad you can buy pieces of makeup for £1!
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Your usual expectation of makeup for £1 is that it's rubbish but it isn't! x
DeleteI LOVE MUA LIPSTICKS!
ReplyDeleteIt's so good how affordable they are and such great quality too!
Lovely post!
Francesca xx
http://bellamomento.blogspot.co.uk
Yes, exactly! Thank you x
DeleteThese lippies may be inexpensive, but they do not look rubbish. The appear to be very creamy and moisturizing. You selected lovely shades as well.
ReplyDeleteThey are indeed! Yes I love the shades x
DeleteThanks for introducing me to the MUA brand! I love when inexpensive products turn out to be really amazing! www.littlemissfangirly.com
ReplyDeleteI hope you try them out then! x
DeleteI love both of the shades you chose. CVS is selling MUA, but I'm not sure if it's the same brand as in the UK. I haven't tried the US MUA lipsticks yet. The packaging is black but slightly different from what you've showed
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's makeup revolution (MUR) but I'm not sure. You can get MUA off their online store x
DeleteOoh, I love finding good deals on great quality makeup products! I'm definitely more of a drugstore beauty junkie but I haven't tried this brand before. They started carrying it at CVS so I'll have to try them out soon! Thanks for your review! :)
ReplyDeleteI love drugstore makeup as it's good bargain for money! x
DeleteDon't you just LOVE when an inexpensive brand or product turns out to be amazing??!! This post reminds me of my favorite Wet n Wild lipsticks, they're like under $3 and the color payoff is amazing.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's fantastic! That's amazing! I don't think we get that brand in the UK x
DeleteI definitely used to think that "cheaper" lipsticks were bad quality but I was quickly taught otherwise! It is hard for me to spend lots of money on higher end products when there are always good less expensive dupes!
ReplyDeleteI used to always think they were sheer and rubbish but they're not at all! Love a good dupe x
DeleteWow, they're all amazing! Xo
ReplyDeleteAren't they! x
DeleteMy favorite drugstore brand for lipsticks is Milani. Have you tried? :)
ReplyDeleteOoh are they? Afraid I've not but I want to! x
DeleteThese colors are gorgeous! I am shocked that they are so inexpensive. You've inspired me to branch out and try some bargain brands.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes,
Allison Jones
www.livelifewellblog.com
Ah good! x
DeleteYes! Love these lipsticks! I love the vanilla scent and moisturizing formula. Definitely an underrated drugstore/high street find. I wear the color "Flesh" often and find it's a pretty similar shade to MAC's Patisserie or Syrup (depending on your skin tone). I have these all swatched on my blog here so you can really see the differences: http://bit.ly/1W3SHU4
ReplyDeleteSteff @ http://brighterdarling.com
Yeah they do smell nice. I agree, nobody really does know about them! x
DeleteShade 2 would be perfect for Autumn and is so affordable for only £1!
ReplyDeleteTayla | Daisychains16
Currently my go to lipstick for Autumn! x
DeleteI think I owned a couple of these a few years back and loved them! But they got pushed to one side then binned. My collection just got too big. Fab post.
ReplyDeleteEmily x
www.britishbeautyaddict.com
Maybe you could grow your collection again by buying more! x
DeleteI had one of these a while ago and for the price point they are impressive great budget buy!
ReplyDeletewww.MyBeautySleuth.com
Yes, for the price they're incredible x
DeleteI have never heard of this brand before! You can't beat inexpensive lipstick! Love those shades
ReplyDeleteYou should look into the brand and try some products, especially the lipsticks x
DeleteThese shades are super gorgeous! I love Shade 2 for the upcoming Fall season!
ReplyDeleteAlready been wearing it for Autumn! x
DeleteI'm such a sucker for drugstore lipstick! Thanks so much for sharing these! xoxox, Kayla www.lostgenygirl.com
ReplyDeleteI guess I am too! x
DeleteI love a good deal on lipstick! Thanks for sharing this great deal!
ReplyDeletexo, Chelsie @ Life with Rosie
So do I x
DeleteThank you for sharing... lip color is always so hard for my to buy!
ReplyDeleteAlways very hard to narrow it down to just one or two! x
Deletesuch a pretty colors :)
ReplyDeleteThey are indeed! x
DeleteYou're right - price isn't everything. I often find myself borrowing my two daughter's "low end" lipsticks.
ReplyDeleteSometimes they're better than highend lipsticks! x
DeleteI can't wear lipstick a lot because my lips get so dry. I love recommendations for bargain lipsticks so I'm not mad when I can only wear it occasionally.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes suffer dry lips and because these are creamy, they don't dry out your lips! x
DeleteSuch nice colors! I've never seen this brand where I live, but it looks great! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe you should order them off their website! x
Deletedo they have these in the US?!?!? I've never seen them!
ReplyDeleteThey're available at CVS! x
DeleteNice shades! I love how you say "rubbish" so cute...I am Canadian, so we had some of the British lingo growing up, I live in the US now. Thanks for sharing! I have never seen these in the US either...
ReplyDeleteAha! They're available at CVS (I saw on their website just there!) x
DeleteThese are gorgeous and such bargain! Need to check them out!
ReplyDeletewww.elabellaworld.com
Isn't the price just so incredible for the quality you're getting? You honestly do! x
DeleteI have never tried MUA but I would love to try the pink/mauve shade!
ReplyDeleteUrsula aka Blueridge Beauty
That colour is gorgeous and very appropriate for the upcoming A/W x
DeleteI'm not really into lipstick, but I would love to try these!
ReplyDeleteXoxo,
Amanda
trulyyoursa.com
Maybe if you try these, then you'll like lipstick a little bit more! x
DeleteThese look like a great bargain .I'll have to see if they carry this brand in a store near me. Otherwise, I'll check online too.
ReplyDeleteYeah you'll definitely need to have a look! x
DeleteI love those shades! Too bad I don't think I can get these in the states.
ReplyDeleteI might be incorrect but apparently they're available at CVS? They're on their website anyway x
DeleteI will definitely look today to see if they're at CVS!
DeleteI hope they are x
DeleteMUA is so underrated it does some great beauty products and although these lipstick colours would not suit my skin tone they would look great on you!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.fadedspring.co.uk
It is! It's got a lot of undiscovered beauty gems! Aw thanks x
DeleteI've tried a few MUA lipsticks in the past and have always really liked them - it's just a shame all the good shades sell out so quickly at my local Superdrug!
ReplyDeleteClaire | Stylingo.co.uk | xx
I haven't tried their matte lipsticks but their original range are fantastic! It's the same for me! x
DeleteI love the shades and pigments considering their price. Definitely a good buy! :)
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Worth looking into getting! x
DeleteLoving these lipstick shades!
ReplyDeleteMe too! x
DeleteWow, they're so lovely! Xo
ReplyDeleteAren't they just! x
DeleteCan't argue with that price in fairness! Just as good in my opinion! X
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Exactly! x
DeleteDefinitely need to pick myself up some of these, the shades you have are gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteJordan | Keep Dreaming ♡
Oh yes you do need to! x
DeleteHoly crap I can't believe these are only £1!! I need to get myself one in each colour!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Lisa
beautyspotl.com
I know! Oh go wild haha! x
DeleteI love these lipstick shades, a friend of mine bought one the other day and it looked really good on her! I think I'll be trying them soon too! :)
ReplyDeleteHeather Xx
100waysto30.co.uk
She'll persuade you to get one aha! x
DeleteWhat a bargain! Insane! :) I must try out MUA - I have heard a number of bloggers raving about this brand. Need a trip to Superdrug asap :)
ReplyDeletexox Nadia
http://mielandmint.blogspot.co.uk/
Such a bargain! It's been quiet lately but their stuff is impressive x
DeleteI love MUA's nail polishes, they're such a bargain and great quality especially for the price! I've not tried their lipsticks but I'm tempted now :)
ReplyDeleteFaye x
i wish i could wink
Majority of their products are incredible! Apparently their blushes are fantastic x
DeleteOoh I've not tried either of these shades! MUA have some fab ones in their line, though it's a bit hit and miss it's great when you find a good one :) I love Shade 11 right now xx
ReplyDeleteJasmine Talks Beauty | High-End Palette Giveaway
I want to try more! I think most are great colours, just depends on your skintone and undertone! x
DeleteMUA is such a gd bargain brand! =) xx
ReplyDeletehttp://thebeautyprep.blogspot.co.uk/
One of the best bargain brands available! x
DeleteI have never tried these but the shades are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSempiternal Adventures
Hopefully you'll try them now after reading this! x
DeleteI love MUA lipsticks I wrote a post bout them too I love how affordable they are xo
ReplyDeleteThey're affordable yet great quality x
DeleteSounds about perfect!
ReplyDeleteThey sure are! x
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