MUA have been a brand that’s been in Superdrug ever since I can remember. Over the years they’ve introduced new ranges such as the luxe range and the prism range, but still managed to keep their costs extremely low. Back when I started getting into makeup i’d go straight to the MUA section to get a foundation that was too orange for me and a bronzer which I didn’t know how to use. But it’s safe to say they’re a trustworthy, reliable brand which are cheap, good quality and don’t test on animals.
I have a few products from them and they’re products which I do highly recommend because they’re just so affordable. The first ever thing which I bought from MUA was a powder. It’s the Translucent pressed powder and was only £1, it still is that cheap! It’s great to set your base and really is worth the £1. I’ve tried other powders which are a little more expensive but i’ve always come back to this.
Another product which has to be my holy-grail of all makeup products ever is the Pro-base eye primer. I discovered this many years ago after watching GirlzTalkx on Youtube rave about it. (Shoutout to those who remember Bayley from GirlzTalkx she was my fave and then one day never uploaded again and now a year later I still check to see if she’s uploaded…) I’ve repurchased this 3 times now and they last so long. They make the eyeshadow so much more pigmented, easier to apply and can hold the eyeshadow on all day. I’ve tried the Primer Potion by Urban Decay and I can tell you that it’s nothing compared to this £2.50 primer!
A few years ago the MUA eyeshadows were such a huge hype and I got hold of the Romantic Efflorescence for £4 although i’m not sure they sell this anymore. It has a variety of matte and shimmer shades, all subtle and for an everyday type look. Mine does look quite old and worn out because it probably is over 3 years old! Some of the shades aren’t very pigmented but the shimmer kind of shades are pigmented and look stunning on the eyes. For £4 it’s not the best palette in the world and definitely not my favourite but it works for everyday and I think that the MUA palettes are good for travelling because if they were to get broken it’s not like you’ve broken the bank. Especially for someone starting out in makeup, these are perfect.
Two new purchases from MUA have been the Pro-base fixing mist as well as the Elysium element palette. I’ve been using an Urban Decay setting spray which i got as a small sample size and now it’s nearly all gone I wanted a cheap alternative and this MUA one basically does the same job. It smells the same and works perfectly fine for £5 compared to the All Nighter setting spray by Urban Decay for £24.
The Elysium palette is one of the newer ranges of eyeshadows that MUA do. This was mainly for my Mom because she liked the purple shade in there. It comes with a brown and black duo eyeliner which I think is cool and it’s again a palette good for beginners or for travelling. I’ve tried better eyeshadows but you get what you pay for, £6 for 2 eyeliners and 10 shades which can be used for whatever occasion is a great price.
MUA really are underrated because of how cheap they are. Instead of going straight to the high-end products or more expensive drugstore products, why not try out MUA! Their product ranges have become so much better over the years and i’m excited to see what new products they bring out in the future. You can purchase MUA from Superdrug stores & online!
What are your thoughts on MUA? I’d love to know. Have you checked out my Spring wish-list? Click here to see what’s on it!
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I’ve desperately been looking for a good new powder from a brand that don’t test and will definitely be trying this one out now!! Lovely post as always gal Xxx
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They’re Vegan as well!!! Thank you!!xx
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Gotta love MUA! I have the Burning Embers palette and I cannot believe how pigmented it is! £8 for 25 shades is a price you can’t really turn down 🤷🏼♀️ Great post, definitely think you should do more of these xx
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Any brands you’d like to see?xx
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Do you use any other brands? Also when I next go shopping for makeup (not like I use it everyday unless I have to like my shows and going out anywhere nice) I’ll definitely go for MUA! Thank you for introducing it to me, I never knew it even existed. The amount of times I’ve been in Superdrug, I’ve never seen it. Thanks again x
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I use so many other brands hahah!! But MUA are really underrated xx
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I’m going to use it next to use it next time I go to town. MUA seems like a really cool brand xx
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I think MUA do some really good products, will have to try out that setting spray!- https://sophiehearts.net x
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I don’t think I’ve ever tried anything from MUA except an eyeshadow palette a few years back but you’ve definitely convinced me to try some especially that eyeshadow primer! I’ll be picking it up after payday! Great post lovely
Jess // foundationsandfairytales.wordpress.com
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Honestly cannot rate the primer enough!!xx
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I absolutely adore MUA for their budget and fabulous lip products but i’ve never indulged in anything else! After seeing this post I’m for sure going to be letting myself loose with prices like that!
Alice Xx
http://www.blacktulipbeauty.co.uk
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You can’t go wrong when they’re so cheap! Thanks for reading x
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I’ve always seen MUA in Superdrug but never really reached for them, I guess because of the price. Thanks for a great post and a little push towards trying something new, (particularly when it’s so cheap!)
Chloe x
http://www.worldmeetchloe.com
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I always love to try new things, especially when they’re cheap!x
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Omg I used to love this brand when I was younger! I still own so many of their liquid lipsticks! Great post and some good recommendations:)
http://www.laurenannbeauty.com
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I’ve not picked up an MUA product in years, but I used to love their products! Will definitely need to pick up some when I’m next in Superdrug. It’s great that they’re cruelty free and so affordable.
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Love love MUA ! Love finding affordable prices and good quality I use the fixing mist and I really like it x
http://www.pixieox.com
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The only MUA products I have ever owned are two lipsticks and a bronzer and I was so impressed! The lipsticks were £1 each! So affordable!
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I’ve been looking for a new eye primer as I really can’t justify spending money replacing the Too Faced one I currently own, I’m going to give the ones in your post a try and see how I get on with them!
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I was absolutely GUTTED when my powder broke! Had it for yonkers and it’s not available in Sweden so I was so heartbroken even if it was only a pound haha!
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Great post! I’ve always looked at MUA’s products but never got anything maybe now is the time to try them out for the first time haha especially since I’m looking for a setting spray 🙂
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I use the powder, it is really good.
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I also have a liquid lipstick that is a dusty rose colour, I’m not quite sure what it’s called
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I’ve seen this brand before in Superdrug, but I’ve never actually tried any of them! I might have to buy a few of the products and see what I think!
Amy,
https://creativenails.uk
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I love that they don’t test on animals! And wow, I didn’t realise they were so cheap, that’s impressive. I really like how you’ve summarised all the important points about their products, it makes me want to spend money I don’t have haha 🙂
Alys
https://alysjournals.com
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I haven’t heard of MUA before but love how you got the pressed powder for such a good deal! Glad you found some faves including the eye primer! I would definitely appreciate being able to buy everything without breaking the bank!
exquisitely.me
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I’ve never tried something from this brand! Going to have a look if I can find it where I live xx
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Ive never tried any products from MUA before but I’m in serious need of a new primer so I think I’ll have to give their a go! Xx
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I have their undress your skin primer 👌
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I have never tried anything from MUA but I have heard great things about their highlighters so I am gonna be checking them out X
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Never tried anything from MUA before. Always afraid of using brands that are too cheap, but these sounds like good products, I might pick up some of them when I’m in Superdrug next. Thanks for sharing! xx
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They definitely seem like they wouldn’t be good but 1st time I ever tried them I was so amazed!
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I remember the days of wearing foundation 5 times too orange for my face! Natural Collection from Boots was always my go to makeup brand when I first started wearing it!
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Oh my god yes! Natural collection too was the best!
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I’ve been a fan of the powder for years, I think it was the first powder I have ever hit pan on! I’m loving their pro base face primer just now x
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I’ve been looking at new eye shadow primers and face fixing sprays and these sound like just what i was after! I never normally look at the MUA products but I defo will be next time!
Great post girl!
Neve x | https://lifewithneve.com/
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