• Santorini..... - Katherine Basher
  • Very moving. Everyone I know who had done this has been touched by it. - Jo
  • Wonderful. I always ask myself will someone die if I fuck up? Will it matter in 3 months? And who fucking cares? Works for me. The swearing part is important apparently. ;-) x - Michaela C
  • Our focus on women and children and their difficulties ignores the elephant in the room. Where is the father/partner in this equation? Where is the support, financial responsibilty, active participation and general parental sharing by partners/fathers? Where are they all? Why has the focus on women and children left them invisible and unaccountable? Is it because we don't expect men to take care of their responsibilities, or is it too hard any issue to deal with? I fully acknowledge that there are many exceptions, including death of a partner, abuse and violence, and other diverse reasons, but is there no way we can broaden the debate to include the responsibilities of partners/fathers? Just a thought. - Nel Matheson
  • Can we please clarify that not all single parent families were moved from PPS to Newstart - only those who were grandfathered by the Howard government when they brought in the changes many moons ago. It was Howard and his cronies that singled out and privileged a group of single parents, allowing them to recevie more than anyone in similar circumstances who didn't benefit from the grandfathering, or never received PPS in the first place (Not everyone's marriage ends before their youngest child turns eight). While I don't believe that Newstart is sufficient to live on and raise children easily I am very much against this focus that has been placed and what is in reality a small group of people. How about fighting to put everyone on PPS or to increase Newstart rather than just a few. - Carz
  • Well spoken, Vanessay. I cringe when I hear people go on about single mothers. As if it's only the mothers who deserve the social stigmatization and the husbands, boyfriends, partners don't. And as if the two parent family is so perfect. As if no two parent family lives off the taxpayer or eats junk food. But more important than the social stigma that attaches itself to their children is the poverty that disadvantages them and how it can be transmitted to the next generation. Many single mothers are close to the bread line and that's not good enough. Do we want them on the street? How would that look? It's no better than kicking someone when they're down. Un-Australian. - Rhoda
  • I was just going to comment on the same thing! I worked on my first Apple computer in 1989, aged 20 - and they have the hide to say over 40 is too old to learn? We've "grown up" with computers too - they just can't do the maths. - HellB
  • We give aid to overseas countries to strengthen the education of women and female children so that future generations in those countries are not raised in poverty. The single most important factor contributing to low birth rate is education, yet we defund single mums in our own country so that their education and that of their children remains at a low level thereby perpetuating the poverty/ young mother cycle. Three stories from my life. Mother A became a single Mum when her husband was killed crossing the road at work to get his lunch. Mother B became a single M um when her husband was stung by numerous large ants while at work (anaphylactic shock) and Mother C's husband said "goodbye, I love you, I'll see you tonight" and got on a plane, flew interstate and texted her to tell her he'd had enough. That Mum has 5 kids, one with a disability. Furthermore, the waiting rooms of the oncology and specialties dealing with kids with disabilities like autism at the Children's Hospitals are full of single Mums whose partners have "had enough". There are also women and children who will lose their lives because they are too afraid to leave abusive situations because of the this constant putting down of women who access benefits and fear that they will not be able to survive on the benefit if they are able to muster the courage to leave. These are the mums these government decisions are hurting, not the VERY few Mums who think they can keep having kids to keep getting benefits. People who are determined not to work will always find a way not to work. The whole thing is demeaning to single parents and to women in our "advanced" country. - vanessay
  • Great article. Regarding Newstart and the $35 a day question - I have experience of living on this and came across this equally relevant blogpost regarding the topic - http://50shadesofunemployment.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/australia-on-35-day.html - Antonio
  • Jack, sorry had to laugh. Now where do I start. Are you saying the UN should take on China, India and the rest and play policeman? How? With guns or a rolling pin? No man is an island. The earth has to be shared. People migrate or flee their country of birth for any number of reasons and have been doing so since they discovered the world wasn't flat. Before that even. Tightening border security correspondingly attracts criminals into people smuggling. Because they can make money out of it. Economic migrants needs a legal channel to enter this country and the quota needs to be the number that deters illegal entry. We are lucky that geography prevents immigration en masse. There are only so many planes that can land immigrants in one year and so many boats that can land on our beaches. And it's a long walk across desert from the Kimberleys to Sydney and Melbourne if they did. You're safe Jack. - Rhoda
 
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Categories:  Beauty, Style

5 BEST SUPERMARKET BEAUTY BUYS

By Nikki Parkinson
July 5, 2012

Are you guilty of making the odd sneaky purchase… or five?

Quite skilled at leaving shopping bags in the boot of your car until it’s “safe” to bring them inside?

Photograph via Glamcheck.com

Packaging and tags removed and thrown in the bin before they even make it inside?

Not that I’VE done any of the above things… I’ve just “heard” stories of this style of sneaky shopping manoeuvre from sources who shall remain unnamed. Got to protect the sisterhood, haven’t we?

I will admit to more than a few sneaky supermarket beauty purchases though.

If you throw them in your trolley (or add to cart when shopping online) it’s just part of the grocery budget, right? Right?

Of course, top of my supermarket beauty list is Garnier BB Cream, which I talked about here.

But over the years I’ve long gotten over any sense of beauty product snobbery I may have held when my budget may have been less scrutinised.

Instead I continue to make it a mission to uncover products that are hip-pocket friendly, yet still deliver what we need them to.

The good news is that there are lots of products that fall into this category.

I realised long ago that this should not be surprising news as most beauty products available in our supermarkets, salons and makeup counters are “descended” from three big beauty giants.

These beauty giant companies invest truck-loads of dollars each year into finding or creating “the” next big thing in skincare, haircare or cosmetics.

The technology behind that new hair treatment your stylist is talking up is probably similar to one at your local Woolies. Often the only big difference is the price.

Whichever way you fall in regards to performing a sneaky supermarket beauty purchase, I thought I’d let you in on the five products that should be on your grocery list.

 

1. Invisible Zinc Tinted Daywear Light Anti-Ageing Moisturising sunscreen, $16.22. I live at the beach. When I’m walking the beaches at any time of year, I need protection. This gives me that and a tint that means my skin won’t frighten anyone I might bump into on my way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Pantene Nature Fusion shampoo and conditioner, $8.52 each. I have a dodgy psoriasis scalp. There are few shampoos out there that don’t inflame it. These don’t. And that’s a beauty budget win for me.

 

 

 

 

 

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24 Responses to this article

  1. Mrs Woog July 5, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Addicted to wipes here! 95% of my bathroom stuff is from Franklins. I just cannot spend $45 on a bottle of shampoo. A bottle of Champagne – yes x

     
    • Nikki @ Styling You July 5, 2012 Reply
       
       

      Agreed re champagne!

       
  2. Pauline July 5, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Used to buy expensive mascara. One day I ran out and could not get intot the city to get a new one and bought a supermarket one to get me by – and have continued to do so.
    Same with face cream.

     
    • Pauline July 5, 2012 Reply
       
       

      Who are you? I thought I was Pauline on this post. I’m not being rude but are you new to the Hoopla? I’m happy to change my name or use a surname, I just don’t want any confusion.

       
    • Nikki @ Styling You July 5, 2012 Reply
       
       

      Funny how that happens! Good to expermiment – especially when not much $ to outlay.

       
  3. Jewel Divas Style July 5, 2012 Reply
     
     

    I get most of my products from Coles as they are cheaper than Foodland (SA supermarket), and on the odd ocassion, Priceline for something super on sale. So far I’ve used Coles Derma brand wipes and face cream and it’s great. Although I am currently trying Loreal Youth Code Lumiere serum and cream. Supposed to lighten dark spots etc. Got them both for $10+ off from a chemist. Basically, I get the bargains wherever they are.

     
    • Nikki @ Styling You July 5, 2012 Reply
       
       

      The L’Oreal Youth serum and cream is excellent – as is Revtalift if like me and skin is older.

       
  4. Aeron Winters July 5, 2012 Reply
     
     

    I love the Derma wipes from Coles at $2 they are a bargain. I also love Rimmel Extra Wow Mascara, which is often on sale and for those special occasions, I love Maybelline Falsies Black Drama Mascara, which I also stock up on when it’s on sale.

     
    • Nikki @ Styling You July 5, 2012 Reply
       
       

      Thanks for your tips – will definitely try those wipes.

       
  5. Joni July 5, 2012 Reply
     
     

    LaCura facial cleansers, toners, creams by Aldi is exceptionally cheap and good quality.

     
    • Nikki @ Styling You July 5, 2012 Reply
       
       

      I had heard they were good – just haven’t tried yet. Need to rectify that!

       
    • Carolyn July 10, 2012 Reply
       
       

      Aldi face moisturises are great, the serums are amazing, all from Germany where most Lancome products come from. I am 54 and have tried everything, these are my favourites & the serums are only $10 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

       
  6. Joss the Boss July 5, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Great article, love thrifty shopping when you’re on a budget !

     
  7. sami July 5, 2012 Reply
     
     

    The only beauty things I buy from the supermarket are shampoo, conditioner, body wash and liquid soap- and all of those are Natures Organics/Organic Care as I like my products to be not tested on animals (bonus- they’re really cheap).
    All my makeup comes from etsy.com. I can get ethical, cheap, natural and small-business-supporting products on there. Eg I can get mascara, the perfect coral blush and black eyeliner for less than $10 each. I also get skincare from there too, the best I’ve ever used.

    The supermarket is convenient, but it’s not for me.

     
    • Nikki @ Styling You July 5, 2012 Reply
       
       

      Sounds like you’ve got it sorted Sami!

       
  8. Lizabelle July 5, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Sami, I use the Natures Organics products as well – they’re great and only around $4 each.

    Thanks for the tip on etsy, too – I also like my beauty products to come cruelty free, so would love to hear any specific recommendations you have?

     
  9. Miss Chelsea July 5, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Just on the animal testing issue: here’s the definitive guide to ethical cosmetics in Australia… and it’s also an iPhone app!

    http://www.ethical.org.au/guide/browse/guide/?cat=180&subcat=222&type=78

     
  10. Peta Levett July 6, 2012 Reply
     
     

    I’d never considered buying makeup and skin care products from etsy.com – thanks Sami!

     
  11. sami July 6, 2012 Reply
     
     

    You’re welcome Lizabelle and Peta!

    I love KeepingitNatural for blush and mascara, ChromaticCosmetics for eyeliner and lash lacquer, and Naturallogic for skincare (her products are AMAZING), but there are plenty others out there on my list to try! My username is sami83 so you can join my ‘circle’ and view my faves I think?

    PS – make sure you read the shop profiles whenever you buy things from there, sometimes theres promo codes to be found :)

     
  12. Karen July 6, 2012 Reply
     
     

    My daughter & I have rooooolly dry skin that gets irritated easily and I can recommend two AMAZING supermarket items:

    1. For hands – the Neutrogena Norwegian Formula cream is incredible. My hands dry out to the point of bleeding. A dab of this on damp hands every morning and night has me sorted. It’s also incredible on chapped noses when you get that inevitable winter sniffle!

    2. Nivea in the dark blue bottle. It’s so cheap but it provides lovely thick coverage. My girl & I literally slather it over our entire body every day.

     
  13. Lizabelle July 6, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Thanks for the recs, Sami, and thanks to Miss Chelsea for posting the very helpful Ethical Consumer Guide!

     
  14. Brenda July 7, 2012 Reply
     
     

    I have used expensive brands for year, but Olay range is fabulous on my skin…

     
  15. Pauline July 10, 2012 Reply
     
     

    All great suggestions.

     

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