Bullring Cosmetics

Right, I feel a bit strange reviewing a make up stall in the Rag Market… really, it’s not like that… it’s for my wife, I swear! And seeing as it’s usually my wallet that takes a battering when it comes to her make up, I think it’s fair of me to give Bullring cosmetics a thumbs up.
Of all the cosmetic stores on the Rag Market, this one is that my wife likes the best. I do not know how, but she can spend more than an hour there looking at things. They have a wide variety of makeup, of course, you are not gonna find posh stuff, but its alright if you are looking for some different eye shades, polish nails and these kind of things. I guess the trade doesn’t matter too much because my wife seems to almost always find what she needs and I can breath a sigh of relief having only spent £10 as opposed to £50!

I discovered this place when I was recommended to go to this market to find some material I wanted to use at an event.
I’m not a big make up wearer and anything I do buy I always purchase from Boots and stack up my Advantage points. However, and lipstick is the only item I won’t leave the house without. So just in passing, I noticed they had my favourite brand of stay-​put lipstick, Maybelline. Although, what they were selling are samples; these are the short versions of the lipsticks you try in standard shops, without the top coat. Unfortunately you cannot try before you buy but I did purchase some as they are 3 for £5 rather than £9 each in Boots. I don’t think I would buy before trying so will stick with Boots but for all you make-​up geeks out there, you will love this place of bargains!

There are about 3 make up stalls on the Rag Market but I always find myself here. They have a huge range of nail polishes and sell top brand, current mascaras for just £4 as well as eyeshadows from £1, eyelashes from £2 and a good range of foundations. If you’re a fan of Sanctuary products, they currently have the salt scrub bars for just £2. Also on offer are John Frieda hair dyes for £4. You could easily make a birthday gift hamper from the items on sale here and they have lots of deals too.