MECCA is the Australia/New Zealand equivalent of Sephora (we have Sephora too, online at least) and the beauty retailer stocks and carries popular brands that aren’t all available elsewhere in New Zealand. I thought it would be fun to show you what’s currently in my cart and the items I’d like to add to my collection and try. Some brands I haven’t tried but I have heard many good things about in the beauty world!
Soap & Glory Hand Food | $5.00
Hand cream is one of my beauty staples and $5.00 for 50ml from Soap & Glory compared to $10 for 30ml from The Body Shop is a good deal. The hand cream contains shea butter, macadamia oil and marshmallow and features Soap & Glory’s original pink rose and bergamont scent.
Why I don’t need it: I want to use up the hand creams I’ve got before I buy more.
Urban Decay Original Primer Potion | $22.00
This is a classic among beauty lovers and one of Rachael’s – whose opinion I trust very much – personal favourites. I’ve never tried eye primer before and I personally don’t see it as a necessity in my beauty routine but I’d like to try this to see what the hype is about and maybe afterwards I will be converted.
Why I don’t need it: I often use concealer as my eye primer and I’ve already got a NYX eyeshadow base as well.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara | $36.00
I’ve tried the L’Oreal dupe for this mascara (Lash Paradise/Paradise Extatic) and it’s pretty damn amazing but it would be interesting to see how it compares to this mascara and if it’s worth paying twice the price for the Too Faced.
Why I don’t need it: I could get two tubes of L’Oreal’s Lash Paradise for the price of one of these and I’ve got two brand new tubes of my favourite Rimmel mascara waiting in the wings.
MAC Sized To Go Strobe Cream | $25.00
This product aims to refresh, perfect, hydrate and brighten skin, smooth texture and replenish moisture. The travel size comes in the shade Pinklite. Not only does this keep your complexion looking fresh and flawless, the cream is infused with powerful botanicals, vitamins and green tea. The sized to go Studio Moisture Cream lasts me a while and the small size means you get a good amount to try to decide whether or not you like the product.
Why I don’t need it: I see myself picking this up sometime in the near future to use as a base under foundation instead of primer.
NARS Mini Orgasm Blush Highlight Duo | $38.00
NARS seems like such a high quality, well-loved brand and their Orgasm blush is another classic for bloggers. I have a dupe of Orgasm and it is one of my favourite makeup items out of everything I own. The blush gives such a lovely flush to the cheeks and a little goes a long way.
Why I don’t need it: Again, I can also see myself picking up this duo. My favourite blush is a dupe for Orgasm and to have a backup and be able to try the real thing would be cool. The highlight in the duo, Hot Sand, also looks stunning.
MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ | $22.00
Lately with face mists I have been enjoying applying the mist to my face before moisturiser and massaging the face mist in alongside the moisturiser to give my skin more hydration. With warmer weather on the horizon this product would help set my makeup and keep it in place during the day. I also want to try the trick of spritzing an eyeshadow brush with Fix+ to really pack on shimmery shadows.
Why I don’t need it: I’m using one of the new face mists from The Body Shop but I can see myself picking this up once that’s done.
Too Faced Hangover Primer | $23.00
Fellow New Zealand blogger, Angela, loves this primer and I’d like to try it after hearing her mention it on her blog. One thing that does worry me though is the coconut scent, does it linger after application?
Why I don’t need it: I wouldn’t buy this primer and the MAC Strobe Cream. I don’t need both if I use the strobe cream as a primer.
Have you tried any of these products? What’s on your makeup wishlist?
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Ooh I love Soap & Glory’s hand cream!! It’s gorgeous and I think the original pink scent is my all time favourite Soap and Glory range!
I have the MAC strobe cream as I received it as a free sample when I made my Aaliyah lipstick order, although I’ve not tried it yet! I can let you know what its like once I’ve tried it!
Claire xxx
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A lot of people have mentioned how nice the pink scent from Soap & Glory is!
Do let me know once you’ve tried the Strobe Cream 🤗
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I’ve got quite a few things on my Mecca wishlist too haha 😄 I’m really wanting to try some of the Mac lipsticks. Especially since they have the mini size now! The coconut smell doesn’t linger too long with the Too Faced Primer. You can definitely smell it as you apply it, but once it soaks in, I dont really notice it anymore 😄 its still the most hydrating primer I have. I really do recommend it!
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MAC lipsticks are so good and the minis will last ages! Thanks for the tip about the primer 🙂
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i just bought the too faced mascara! i haven’t even tried it yet. i bought a travel size, so it was only $15. i want to see if it lives up to the hype as well.
i might be in the minority, but i actually didn’t like the soap & glory hand cream. it didn’t really make a difference in my hands, and i thought it smelled too perfume-y. but my hands are really dry, so i think i just generally need a more intense product to make a difference!
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That’s a thought, I could see if MECCA do the travel size mascara too. I’ve always wondered with travel size if the actual brush bristles is the same length as the normal brush or if everything is smaller.
Does the Soap & Glory scent linger for a long time?
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Good question! I just opened mine to check, ha. It looks like the bristles are still full size!
The scent does linger a bit for the hand cream, but it’s not as overpowering as when you first apply it.
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I looked up the price of the mini mascara and it’s $19 NZD 😂
Good to know 🙂
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I’m halfway through writing up my rereview of Better than Sex and spoiler alert, I prefer Lash Paradise!
I’m currently using Hand Food in my handbag but the Sugar Crush version! Primer potion I’m desperate to rebuy, I’m using a much cheaper one at the moment and I can really tell the difference between the two, whilst it’s expensive it lasts ages – easily 18 months for me so the splurge is worth it when I work it out cost per use and enjoyment.
The Coconut scent on Hangover primer isn’t very overpowering, I’ve tried it in shops many times (feels lush on the skin!) and it’s on my to try list!
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Seems like Better Than Sex is a little overrated?! With an eye primer do you have to apply it and let it set before going in with eye makeup or can you apply the eye primer then the eyeshadow straight away? Glad to hear the coconut scent doesn’t linger 🙂 hope you get to try the primer soon x
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with Primer potion once it’s patted in its set, doesn’t have a concealer like texture it’s more like a face primer.
Yeah, it’s not a bad mascara, but given the price I’ve definitely tried better. I used to class it as my favourite!
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