Penneys make up & beauty products

mylittlepony

What good and whatsvnot good.

Ps i love make up products
Wipes which good or bad
Face masks etc
There a tinting dye bowl kit any good.

Was wondering about their foundation stick as it only €3 anyone tried it.

There new face products like face mask and under eye lids pads etc.

Reviews would be great.
If there is already a similar thread sorry i did search it.

The Enabler

Haven't tried any of the skin care. I love the sachets of hair treatments you can get in Penneys though

monaghanmissus

Haven't tried their strip lashes but I've used their individual lashes and they're great. (Used Duo glue instead of the glue that came with them) Think they were €3.

jadie

I like their under eye sunflower dark circle reducer pads. Now of course it can't reduce dark circles but it does perk up the area a bit. I found it better than collagen ones I had.

charlietheminxx

Their oatmeal hand mask is great. Those foundation sticks are great for contouring! Not bad at all, a bit like a drier panstick.

Oh and their strip lashes are fantastic for the money too, but I use my own glue.

michellie

I love their double trouble lashes, i think they are called. Lovely and bold and a nice shape.

Meangadh

My favourite Penney's stuff:

Glue-on nails- only €1.50. If you take your time and stick them on firmly, you should get nearly a week out of them. I find these really good for the price, considering most other glue-on nails cost at least €6/€7.

Cotton pads- €2. I buy the big pack cos I go through these so quickly. Not fluffy, decent thickness.

Lip pencils- €1.50. Only a few colours available, but the ones they have are good. Decent longevity and go on smoothly.

Liquid lipsticks- €2 (I think). Again, not that many colours but they're pretty good, especially for the price.

Sunkissed tan- €3.50. This is a BARGAIN. It's a mousse and smells of coconut, fab. Goes on really smoothly and dries straight away, wears off nicely too. A lot of it comes off after showering post-application, but it leaves a lovely glow, not at all orange.

There are probably more I can't think of right now. A few things I didn't like were the eyeshadow quads (waaaaaaaay too shimmery, loads of fallout and I ended up with glittery crap all over my face), gel eyeliner (no longevity, not very black... although I did love the inbuilt liner brush in the cap, handy) kohl eyeliner (again, feck all longevity, not very black), nail files and pretty much all of their makeup brushes are pretty crap too- worth spending a few euro more to get decent ones.

This is a pretty good article, although I haven't seen all these products and there are definitely more available than these:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/zingtsjeng/i-tried-everything-in-primarks-makeup-range-11d4j#.hxyQnX58L

Sunny Dayz

Has anyone got their hands on the make up setting spray from Penneys? I think it arrived in store last week. One or two people I follow on FB have said it is pretty good.

Nicola20

I have been waiting for this thread! I've recently picked up one or two bits and pieces from the PS makeup range, and have been really impressed - I saw a few posts floating around on Instagram and Twitter about how good the range has gotten recently.

Heard loads about the lipliners although I haven't used any yet myself. I've used the foundation stick in Tan for contouring and it works like a dream, got a few compliments. Their nail varnishes are great, whenever I wear the nude shade I'm always asked where I got the colour. I'm looking to pick up their nude lipstick now.

missguided

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

Has anyone got their hands on the make up setting spray from Penneys? I think it arrived in store last week. One or two people I follow on FB have said it is pretty good.

I got this. Seems to work well but smells absolutely toxic. It's so hard to stomach it when you're spraying it directly on your face

rougegal

Sunny Dayz wrote:

Has anyone got their hands on the make up setting spray from Penneys? I think it arrived in store last week. One or two people I follow on FB have said it is pretty good.

The smell is very chemical-like couldn't bear it on my face.
I love their nail polish remover wipes, I got a twin pack for 1.50 recently - bargain!

Nicola20

Haven't tried the setting spray but I do have their brush cleaner and think it's quite good

kickthecan

I was in getting a few bits anyway so decided to pick up some make up too as its next to nothing! For less than €20 I got:

Red Lippy. Didn't go on much like the colour of the tube.
Pink lip liner. They only seem to have 2 shades. Goes on really well and colour is lovely. Didn't give it the lasting test.
Pink blusher. Found it a bit dry I think it will crumble in the container. Nice otherwise.
Mascara. For the price of it its well worth having to pop into your drawer in work or leave in the car for emergencies
Liquid liner. Cant see me having much use of it. Its miles behind anything decent I have.
Kohl liner. Good enough for me at 1.50 for 2 of them!
Shadows. I love shimmery eyeshadow. Didnt find it came away easy myself. Use a primer it will be perfect!
Red lipgloss. Most impressed with this. Can never have too many lip glosses but love the shade and its straight into my bag!
Application sponges. Cheap and cheerful
Blue nail polish. Haven't used it properly yet jus did one nail. Nice colour.

Overal for the price of it its miles better than the cheap, more expensive, stuff I would have as a teen.

The have Rimmels new lasting full coverage foundation for 7euro. Had to give it a go. Don't bother if you want full coverage. Its more medium coverage to me. Its buildable but even so after a 3 layers I didn't find it great. Wore for about 15 hours and it was still perfect. Cuddo for that Rimmel.

Gal44

Whats their make up brushes like?

Sunny Dayz

I just have the double ended foundation/concealer brush. I find it good, does the job. Have washed it a few times and I don't think one bristle has shed.

SarahMollie

I like their Hask branded Shampoos and Conditioners.

I believe they have sachets of treatments from the same brand which I've been meaning to try (I hardly ever go to penneys as I find it takes all my mental strength!)

ShazGV

I'm a big fan of their makeup brushes, dead cheap and do the job well (imo!). I have the flat foundation brush, double ended stippling brush, eyeshadow brush & double ended powder/blush brush. Have washed all of them a couple of times and no sign of them shedding. The eyeshadow brush in particular is lovely & fluffy for blending.

Mugatuu

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

Has anyone got their hands on the make up setting spray from Penneys? I think it arrived in store last week. One or two people I follow on FB have said it is pretty good.

I bought the setting spray a few weeks ago - had no previous experience using setting spray. Find it pretty good, it feels like I'm putting hair spray on my face which I'm not mad about but it does the job.

charlietheminxx

Oooh what's it called? I would be interested in that!

GirlatdRockShow

Does anyone know whether they will be getting the make up storage boxes back in?

Sunny Dayz

charlietheminxx wrote: »

Oooh what's it called? I would be interested in that!

It's called PS Love to Glow - pics up on Matte to Metallic's fb page.

Wellyd

GirlatdRockShow wrote: »

Does anyone know whether they will be getting the make up storage boxes back in?

Full restock in May apparently!

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

Been trying their lipliner and an using the lipstick dare to bare and highly recommend them.

Wellyd

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

It's called PS Love to Glow - pics up on Matte to Metallic's fb page.

Has anyone tried this? Got my hands on it the other day and when I mentioned it to someone they said that a face book blogger had posted about it giving them a rash. Now I'm a bit afraid to try it!

RentDayBlues

If its the spray you're talking about, I've used it and have had no reaction. I've very sensitive skin and so far no reaction to any of their products

Victoria.

I think I'll have to try some stuff out!

I already get the usual: packets of wipes, cotton wool pads, cotton wool buds, nail polish remover etc.

I get all my nail polish there - from the Essence range and I love them! They last the same length of time as any other polish I love the glitter topcoats there as well! The only Essence nail polishes I wasn't impressed by were the matte ones.

RentDayBlues

I love their eyebrow kit and their bronzer, beautiful colors and great finish. I'm keeping an eye out for their contour kit, like the rest of th country!

hearmehearye

The eyebrow kit is brilliant, as is the double ended stippling brush.


I'm going to pick up a foundation stick after college. I swear by pan stick so if I can find an even cheaper alternative I'll be very happy. Their loose powders are pretty good too!

RentDayBlues

Finally picked up a contouring kit in dundrum today, excited to try. Also picked up some mascara. Have been using their bronzer for the past week and I love it, great shade for my skin

hearmehearye

RentDayBlues wrote:

Finally picked up a contouring kit in dundrum today, excited to try. Also picked up some mascara. Have been using their bronzer for the past week and I love it, great shade for my skin

Isn't that the multicolored bronzer?the one with all the lines?

RentDayBlues

hearmehearye wrote: »

Isn't that the multicolored bronzer?the one with all the lines?

Yep, it's really good. Reminds me of a lancome bronzer I had years ago

hearmehearye

RentDayBlues wrote:

Yep, it's really good. Reminds me of a lancome bronzer I had years ago

I've just started using that and I don't know what to make if it. I find I really need to dig a brush in to get any color

RentDayBlues

hearmehearye wrote: »

I've just started using that and I don't know what to make if it. I find I really need to dig a brush in to get any color

I'm finding opposite! I have very light skin and using a penneys makeup brush, nearly too much color for me! But I love the shades it brings out

hearmehearye

RentDayBlues wrote:

I'm finding opposite! I have very light skin and using a penneys makeup brush, nearly too much color for me! But I love the shades it brings out

I bought it because it didn't look too dark (Im super pale too). I might get one of the penneys brushes to use it with and see if that makes a difference.

ameliams

The 1.50 red lipliner is probably one of best lip products I have ever used.

hearmehearye

ameliams wrote:

The 1.50 red lipliner is probably one of best lip products I have ever used.

Bought one too, and I agree entirely!

Sunny Dayz

I've gotten a few make up bits from Penneys but they have been fairly hit or miss. Really didn't like the liquid lipsticks, but the lipliners are great. My local Penneys is poorly stocked for amkeup so I haven't tried a few things that I would like to.


However I recently got two matt lipsticks.
First was Fondant Fancy - no no no! It was a lot paler than the bullet, looked and felt like I have put concealer over my lips! Awful


But... I got another one called Mardi Gras which is a fuchsia colour and paired with the similar pink colour in the lipliner - well it has just blown me away! Seriously!! The longevity is really really good. There is a little bit of transfer or wear when you eat or drink but the colour still leaves a good stain on the lips. The formula feels quite creamy on the lips and remains so. It doesn't feel at all drying, hard or matt on the lips. The colour looks really nice aswell, maybe not for office wear but I have worn it a few times outside of work. Big thumbs up here!
http://www.primark.com/en-ie/product/matte-lipstick,D1724215120150104

hearmehearye

Has anyone spied the "pro" range yet?

Wellyd

hearmehearye wrote: »

Has anyone spied the "pro" range yet?

According to this Daily Edge article yesterday, they're only available in 4 stores at the moment.

http://dailyedge.ie/2802190

RentDayBlues

hearmehearye wrote: »

Has anyone spied the "pro" range yet?

I picked up the foundation, last bottle in dundrum last Friday. Wanted to try the primer but the stall was empty! I like the foundation, covers well and good tone match. Haven't had it on all day yet so can't speak to its durability, but so far so good

Edit: also picked up the finishing powder in the pro range, haven't used. Picked up their 2 in 1 foundation and concealer, using it as concealer and like it.

ciaradx

I picked up the primer, finishing powder, nude lipstick and mascara from the pro range.

Primer is great, I tend to get shiny as the day goes and it provides a good base. Sinks in quickly. Finishing powder is nice but can be messy. Lipstick is really lovely, moisturising and nice colour. The mascara is not worth picking up at all, the brush is very thin and has really short spikes that get clumped in the mascara easy. And it goes on in clumps no matter how careful you are with application.

_Whimsical_

I heard Holly from SpaceNK on snapchat say their Baked Bronze powder bronzer was a great dupe for the Hourglass bronzer that people spend crazy money on!

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

What's with the becca palette being recalled

Sunny Dayz

Anyone used the Pennys PS face mask, moisturiser or serum which there wa a fuss about when it was launched initially?
My local Penneys isn't always the best stocked but I seen them on the shelves recently and picked up the serum and the mask.
I'm nearly finished using my own serum (No7) and was thinking of opening the Penneys one next. Just wondering if anyone had tried them yet?

StripedBoxers

My mam loves their argan oil face wipes, says they are as good as Nivea but cheaper.

Never used them myself as I don't use face wipes (bar water wipes the very rare time) so can't say what they're like myself.

I love their cotton wool pads though and only ever use those, wouldn't be bothered with more expensive ones now. Think there is 200 pads for €2 or something and they work great for me personally.

I've also noticed the acrylic/plastic storage is back in stock, doesn't seem great quality to be honest and I have seen similar in Dealz for €1.50 a pop.

ratmouse

StripedBoxers wrote: »

My mam loves their argan oil face wipes, says they are as good as Nivea but cheaper.

Never used them myself as I don't use face wipes (bar water wipes the very rare time) so can't say what they're like myself.

I love their cotton wool pads though and only ever use those, wouldn't be bothered with more expensive ones now. Think there is 200 pads for €2 or something and they work great for me personally.

I've also noticed the acrylic/plastic storage is back in stock, doesn't seem great quality to be honest and I have seen similar in Dealz for €1.50 a pop.

Do they have those storage drawers in Dealz? I'll have to pop in and see them. We're they in sale in there recently?

RhubarbCrumble

A few people here have mentioned the €1.50 lip-liners. Have to agree. They're absolutely brilliant. Definitely worth buying.

StripedBoxers

ratmouse wrote: »

Do they have those storage drawers in Dealz? I'll have to pop in and see them. We're they in sale in there recently?

Yup, in my local Dealz anyway and I know others who've seen them in other Dealz too.

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

Tried their brush today and their pro porcelain foundation. Brush was ok for price. Hated the foundation

finooola

I bought some eyeshadow in there recently as a cheap test to see if I would like to break out of my usual brown. It was complete and utter rubbish with no pigmentation. You could barely see it on and it was a waste of the tiny bit of money I spent on it. I'm afraid I can't remember what brand it was but it may have been called Catrice. Don't bother.

I've also recently got some of the PS mineral foundation. It's not as good as my usual Bare Minerals, but given the price differential between the two (the Penneys stuff was €2.50) it's not as bad as you might think. It will do as back up/spare powder.

RentDayBlues

I've taken to wearing their makeup most days. I use the primer, pro foundation, ps concealer and ps contouring kit. I find they wear well throughout the day.

I have some of their highlighters and bronzer which I like too. Not a fan of their mascara, but have only tried one type so will try more. Overall for the price, I'm really happy