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9/24/2012

echemist UK haul

Posted by Halifax @ Sparkled Beauty

Don't you always wish there is an easier way to get beauty products that aren't from where you live at more reasonable prices?

It was a sad day when I realized Bourjois is a drugstore brand in the UK (where the Healthy Mix Serum foundation is £11 - roughly CAD17, with 3 for 2 promotion often) while in Canada, it is a prestige brand (the same foundation is CAD27, hardly any promotions). Enough said.

When I heard about echemist and their prices (on top of free international shipping), I gasped. Their £10 off £50 promotion at the time was icing on the cake, an order is in order, is it not? :) It took less than 2 weeks to arrive, everything was in good condition. Let me show you what I got.

First is my beloved Vichy Dermablend Corrective foundation, the best full coverage foundation I have ever tried. I got backups of my shade #35 Sand, and #25 Nude for my sis. Regular price on the site was around $23 with VAT. After promotion and VAT deduction, I paid $15 a bottle, half of Canadian retail price.

Then I got Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation, reg. around $14 on the site, paid $9. I'd assume that this is the earlier version of the Healthy Mix serum foundation, correct me if I'm wrong. Shade selection was limited, I got #53 Light Beige, not my exact match, but I can make it work.

The last thing was Max Factor Panstik in #14 Cool Copper. Since we don't have this brand here, and I heard good thing about this product, I didn't pass up a chance to try it. Reg. $11, I paid around $8 for it.

So if you are looking for a reasonable source of products, I hope this post is helpful. Their customer service was great to answer all my questions about shade availability and VAT. I would definitely order from them again. And I'm not sponsored/ affiliated, paid for everything myself.

10 comments:

  1. I've never heard of this site, but I'm for sure going to check it out!

    I hate that Bourjois is so hard to get in Canada but I really love their foundation, and now I really want to try the Vichy one you mentioned too!

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    1. If you need full coverage, Vichy Dermablend is the best :) I'm happy that the post helps

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  2. ah a nother site to peruse??? Oh my poor wallet! Thanks for the headsup!

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    1. No problem, Raina. Maybe wait for a sale to shop, free shipping helps too right?

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  3. Thanks for sharing this site! I got the Healthy Mix foundation on asos for $13 on sale. Good to know there's an alternative site & cheaper pricing as asos only carries the serum version now for $20.

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    1. Yeah, I heard the brand is on and off on ASOS. I do enjoy the option to shop at different sites :)

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  4. Thanks! I just did a video about how much I love Bourjois! I was talking about how there is no where in Canada to purchase the original Healthy Mix.. I now have my answer! Thanks! I will mention your blog in my next video! :)

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    1. Hi Claire, thank you for the support. It's interesting that you prefer the original

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  5. My dear, you are a bad influence, and I love you for it! Just placed an order for a couple of Bourjois items. :)

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    1. Sorry for hurting your wallet :) I hope you enjoy the haul when it arrives

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