Why I'm swapping Mac for Barry M

I hate that feeling when your favourite lip gloss runs out and you know that soon you're going have to rush out to buy more on an already strained budget. Luckily I'm more than willing to compromise on make up and The Body Shop and Superdrug wins over getting pestered by sales assistants in Selfridges.

The Christmas just gone I was treated to a Mac lipgloss set, and whilst lovely, I found the texture really sticky and they didn't last longer than a month. I also find their Lipsticks dry out my lips too much, and for that reason I'm not tempted to start buying their foundation or other products.

Instead I'll stick to my regime of Moisture Foundation from the body shop and £4.50 non-sticky bright Lipglosses from Barry M. Then its high street eye make-up all the way. I think Mac is totally over rated and all about good marketing and pretty brand ambassadors. If you're going to splurge there is nothing better than Dior, I recently bought the new rosy glow and it is just lovely to wear. And it will last a bloody long time!

Then there's the added fun of going to test out makeup on your own terms and being able to get a whole bundle of goodies to take home. Maybe one day my make-up bag will be full of Dior and Bobbi Brown, but for now, i am more than happy with my barry M...