New Goodies

So I called into Superdrug today thinking the 3 for 2 across all makeup lines was still on. It wasn't. I still made a few purchases but not as many as I had intended, which is probably a good thing!

First up is Carmex Cherry...in a squeezy tube! This must be new because I definitely would have purchased before. I love, love, love Carmex Cherry. It is moisturising, smells delicious and has a slight tingly feeling when applied. I always buy it in the small tin, which is cute but troublesome. I'm not a fan of finger applied products, it is slightly gross, you often end up with fluff in the pot and what do you do with the leftover goo on your fingertip?? Carmex pots aren't as big as say Vaseline pots either so if you have long nails you always end up with some stuck under them. So this little beauty is amazing at £1.99.

Original Packaging


New little life saver

I love using this product as a base for lip-stick, or rather I use this first then apply lip-liner all over the lip for strong, stay put colour.

I also purchased Batiste Dry Shampoo for brunettes. I have been dubious of trying this product before as my hair is so dark I was sure it would show but I recently tried Tresseme's colourless dry shampoo and loved it, though it is a little more pricey so I thought I would give this one a go, fingers crossed.

I wash my hair every other day but on the in between days I find my hair is flatter than when I first wash it. Using dry shampoo seems to give it a little more life and lift at the root.

I was tempted to try a new mascara as both of my Holy Grail products seem to be discontinued :( I was a big fan of L'Oreal Volume Shocking and then discovered Voluminous. Volume Shocking is impossible to find and Voluminous is becoming just as tough to get my hands on, which is so sad as I truely love it! I was going to try the new Million Lashes as I have heard good things and it would seem either L'Oreal's brush designs or formulas work wonders for me, but it is quite pricey for a drugstore product so I'm holding off for a while.

Finally I purchased some necessary hairdye and body spray. I usually reach for Impulse or Charlie but thought I would give the very afforadable Superdrug own brand a try, and I am so glad I did. Flirty is a sweet vanilla-y scent which I adore and compliments my perfumes nicely.

A lot of the Gosh range is half price at the moment for those who are fans, I managed to resist splurging, but only just. Having spent quite a lot lately and planning to book a holiday I dragged myself away from the stand.

An item I picked up for only £1.99 which isn't beauty related was a gorgeous coconut scented candle in a faux coconut shell, beautiful and practical because when I have burned it I'm going to use it to hold jewellery/more candles in my room, so pretty!

So, any mascara suggestions? I could use a hint or two!

Happy Shopping

xo

You Need This Now!

Vaseline have released a new Lip Therapy product! (The cute travel size vaseline in a tin - didn't know they were called Lip Therapy either...)

The original Vaseline is/was great, my mum always swore by it and would use it on everything from lips to nails, hands and sunburn! When the small tins came out they were really handy and a great idea. Then came one with aloe vera, conditioning and calming. But I found both of these products quite greasy and would only wear them indoors or before bed...




Next up was SPF in a yellow tin, great for holidays, but still greasy.

Finally, they answered our prayers with a tinted Lip Therapy in a pink tin, which is quite sheer, with a subtle smell and looks great on everyone.

And now *drum roll please* we have Lip Therapy with Cocoa Butter in a liquer coloured tin. This smells gorgeous and while it isn't coloured it is super moisturisng and quite glossy for a balm, I will definitely be wearing this over most of my lip products especially now that it is getting so cold. The cocoa butter in this product also seems to have made the consistency a little thicker and smoother, so rather than greasy it almost feels creamy? It is lush!

Boots are currently offerng 3 for 2 on these treatments which cost £1.89 each. Bargain, so I took two of the new ones and a backup of the tinted one thank you very much!

I think the next step for Vaseline will have to be some sort of application tube?? Easier application, more hygenic and you don't get left with a bit of gloop on your finger...

Happy Shopping!
xo

When You Find A Beauty...

When Sleek finally arrived at my local Superdrug, I got ridiculously excited, I had heard such great reviews and can honestly say that the products I have tried so far are fantastic!

First up the much talked about palettes, I have three of these (Original, Storm and Sunset) and had to talk myself out of buying the others simply because I would never use them as I don't really wear acid bright colours.



The palettes are £5.99 on the site, I don't know if the price of these has increased but I'm pretty sure when I purchased in store it was cheaper. I would definitely pay £5.99 for these as the quality, pigmentation and colours are brilliant. I think they are better applied with a sponge applicator and then blended out with a brush as applying with a brush gives a more subtle wash of colour.

Will definitely repurchase and look out for new autumnal palettes *hint hint*...

Next is the Ink Pot. I wanted to try a high end gel liner but before I spent the cash I thought I would try a cheaper version. I think in the UK there are very few highstreet brands that offer a gel liner, and as I have never used another brand I don't know if I can give a good opinion but I think this is fab. The colour is very true, the formula nice and creamy and it stays on really well. Mine did dry up slightly after a few months (I did leave the lid off overnight once) but I just added a little water and it was fine. The very mini brush that comes with it is a tad pointless but usable.



These are priced £3.99 on the site and come in a range of colours.

On to blush. Very, very pigmented, a little goes a long way. Lovely consistency and lasts a long time. I use mine religiously, probably for around 9 months now and only hit pan a few weeks ago. I will repurchase! I am quite pale but use tanner and bronzer, so I am rarely my natural colour :S I have Coral and want to try others!



Finally I have tried a Pout Polish in Perfect Plum. I love the colour of this gloss, it is very rich and creamy. I don't think it is as moisturising as the site makes out, actually found it a little drying. Again with this a little goes a long way or you will look slightly ridiculous due to the pigmentation. I don't reach for this product very much at all, I find mine has an odd smell/taste, not unpleasant, just odd.



These are £3.99 on the site and come in a range of colours. While it isn't my favourite Sleek product, I would try it in another colour.

I was going to purchase some new sleek products in store this week, but seeing the site has made me want to have a nosey now. I feel I can purchase online with this brand as I know the quality of their products is very good, the images online are pretty true to real life colours and after my disappointing Eyeko haul I could do with a pick me up.

There are so many products I want to try from this brand. I don't think I will try the foundation, as I am very loyal when it comes to that product! But I do want to try *deep breath* some of their powders, concealer (I have never found a really great one), contour powders (I have never really attempted it), eye dusts, mascara, kajal eyeliner (looks scary!), lip sticks and nail polishes...

So far I am very impressed with this brand, it is unfortunate that my local stockist isn't very well stocked, or tidy, which makes shopping for it in person a little "meh", although you can get student discount in store...

Any suggestions on great products from this brand, or promotions they run?

xx