Bargain January #5: Maybelline Dream Sunglow Bronzing Booster

Maybelline Dream Sunglow Bronzing Booster makeup allows me to custom mix my foundations to whatever shade I need – without buying any new makeup.

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Currently about £3.50 in Sally's.

I discovered this more than six years ago when I had bought my favourite long-lasting foundation, DiorSkin Forever. I snapped it up for going out when I knew it would keep my makeup perfect all night.

The only problem was I had matched it with my true skin colour, not the colour of my skin when I’m wearing fake tan.

So I was left with £31 worth of gorgeous foundation in 001 that I couldn’t really wear when I have applied tan – that’s about 80% of my nights out. What now?

That’s where the Bronzing Booster comes into play.

Some of my pale foundation alongside the Bronzing Booster...

Top: Bronzing Booster, Below: Healthy Mix Serum in 51.

...applied with the handy little dropper...

...allows you to make whatever shade of foundation you want.

Voila! Custom mixed foundation.

So whether it’s a three-coats-of-tan night or I just want to take the edge off the pale, I can custom mix my base colour to match whatever bronzed hue my bod is.

I’ve had this 30ml bottle for aaages (and I mean ages, about four years) and because it’s Maybelline it doesn’t cost a bomb.

The only downside is it is really difficult to track down. I haven’t been able to find this in chemists so it’s an ebay or Amazon job

But the good news is there are other brands that do a similar product, including Tarte, I think MAC do one, or you can use any liquid bronzer. Bingo.

Have you seen Maybelline Dream Sunglow Bronzing Booster makeup in any shops? Please let me know so I can buy backups!