Dirty works - budget buy review

Now I'm as much of a sucker as the next vintage gal for a bit of Retro 

packaging. So, when I spotted the dirty works on the shelves of 

Sainsburys I had to try some. 

I started with some of the 'hardware' rather than the toiletries and 

bought the compact mirror and a retractable lipbrush. 

Christmas time I was given a DW toiletry bag containing a lipgloss, day cream 

and another mirror - whoops. As wells a few more things from the range, 

brushes and case, clippers, tweezers and a trio of toiletries

I was pretty pleased with the Day Cream, it quite thick, but absorbs 

reasonably

quickly. My skin is very dry and it keeps it moisturised fairly well, 

although not quite for as long as my normal cream. 

The lipgloss smells lovely, it is a nice natural colour - but is 

ever so sticky!

Across the web I've read a few review on the toiletries and opinions are 

mixed.

Read The PrincessPrudence's review of the face wash here 

and more products on Victoria-Vinage's blog here

All of the other (non toiletry gifts) were fab, well made , fun graphics 

- vintage belles, glossy black or powder blue and polka dots! 

I would definitely recommend these to add to your makeup bag!

 

So when I was on the look out recently for a new eye cream I decided to 

give the DW one a try. First impressions weren't good, 

I opened the box and the tube took up less that 

half the box - a pet hate of mine!

Come on, Sainsburys we don't need wasted packaging! 

But the cream inside was pretty good, not to greasy, it went on easily 

and seemed to reduce the appearance of any fine lines. 

In fact, all seems great until I went downstairs 5 minutes later and hubby asked 

what had happened to my eyes?? 

My skin had turned red where i'd applied the cream - Eek not a good look! 

So unfortunately the cream was not good for me :( 

And if you have slightly sensitive skin 

I'd definitely say give this one a miss.

Overall, I'd say it is a range of two halves! 

People (myself included)seem to love the hardware, bags, tools etc 

but the toiletries are a bit hit and miss!

Luckily its cheap enough to give it a little try and make up you own mind.