Mini Splurge

In true style and living up to whole - beauty blogger status - here's my latest items that seemed to have found themselves into my basket - there's nothing like composing a post like this, you really can't have enough beauty items in your collection can you? I don't think i'll ever stop, of course not.

Two new Barry M Gelly Nail Paints to add to the mix, I've had my eye on the Papaya one for a while now and it's firmly been sat on my wishlist for longer than i'd like so picked up I did. 'Pomegrante' Is this gorgeous pinky - red shade, it's deep and beautiful - I can't wait to put these on my nails.

Finally I have my hands on the 'Bourjois CC Cream' & The ' Happy Light Serum Primer' I have wanted to try these both soooo long, I just haven't gotten around to picking them and on a deal of buy one get one half price how could I not? I'm dying to try them out, heard nothing but good things, I really really hope the live up to their hype, i'm expecting good things.

I really rate the Vitamin E Skincare, I think Superdrug have really triumph - These were two items that caught my eye from them! I can't wait to try them, the look and smell delish!

Finally is this little gem and a hell of a find! Tk Maxx, £3.99 - I suffer with redness and i'm very prone to spots etc so this is suppose to help that, can't wait to try this!

Uh Oh! Boots Buying.

 

 



As you can see, it appears I have walked into a boots store, got myself carried away walked out with a bag full or two. A long ass receipt and a dent in my bank balance, when one needed new make up, one did exactly that, boots is fantastic for making you spend - all these offers, what's a girl to do? I have desperately wanted to try some of these things for a while, some have just been on my wishlist - others well accidently fell into my basket - it happens, right? ;) here's what I've picked up:

Soap & Glory ' Love At First Blush'

This is so pretty, when the colours are all swirled into together on the cheeks it just looks stunning, it's works as a highlighter too so its just perfect, I can definitely see this being a stable for everyday.

Soap & Glory ' Supercat Fat'

I was really attracted to this eyeliner, I don't have one that's so fat to be honest - it's got all these little sides to the applicator that makes it easier to use, it's a quite a scary concept at first as it literally is like applying eyeliner with a marker pen, its pretty scary seeing that come toward your eye, it works insanely well though!

 Seventeen - ' Conquer Kit'

I have been after a product like this for quite some time, I love the concept and I absolutely love bronzer and contouring - I myself, am quite pale and freckled. I have to say I have found products like this to add so much warmth and dimension to my face, very looking forward to seeing how this plays up, I have loved using it so far, It might be featured very soon.

 Sleek - ' Oh So Special Palette'

This was just a repurchase for me as mine was stolen, I knew I needed this again - so beautiful and so essential I've been known to use the pinks for blush, the browns of my brows and the black as eyeliner it's just an all rounder, it's brilliant.

Sleek - ' Contouring And Blush Palette'

I'm so impressed with this brand, i'm so gutted I don't have a stand where I live, i'd be lapping the products up into my collection, I loved this - it's perfect, the bronzer is so warm, the highlighter is beautiful and my, is that a rose gold blusher? oh, well yes it is.

They're Real Mascara - Benefit.

I needed a new one, I have had this before i'm going to keep it simple and tell you it's incredible, I don't think i'm going to use anything else again, that's how much i'm in love.

 Soap & Glory Kick Ass Concealer

This is applies so well, it's so creamy and it's really impressed me - I've used this since I've got it, the coverage is really lovely.

 Soap & Glory Archery

Best brow product in my opinion, I absolutely adore this - was needed to rebuy.

Soap & Glory Arch De Triumph.

Having so much love for their Archery pencil, I thought i'd give this ago, i'm hoping it lives up to it's sisters shoes.



I also picked up the That Gal Primer, I have posted that and did a indept review on a separate post - as well as this, I've purchased the Rimmel Foundation listed above in the photo, this is amazing the coverage is really high and for such a cheap price it's amazing, I have also purchased a trusty Collection concelear as you've all seen and loved, i'm sure and a trusty Rimmel Stay Matte Powder so cheap but so good, I hope you've enjoyed this post, I plan to review some products I've posted as some I've just fallen head over heels for but if there's anything you'd like to see then don't hesitate to message me, lots of love.

Benefit Goodness - New Products & Thoughts.

sometimes I find certain brands that just steals my heart - and my pennies may I add. Benefit, is one of those brands that I just can't help but swoon at their adorable packaging, their cute little sets and the sales assistants honestly are always so lovely really helpful and don't pounce on you - i'm quite the shy shopper, so I cant say I enjoy being pounced on and forced into things - ever since I discovered benefit I knew i'd love it, it's the girly-ness I think, it's everything I think a make up brand should be I even adore the counter.



What's not to love about their fantastic, highly pigmented products from box blushers, to the most adorable little sets, a girl is in heaven, i'm in heaven - benefit, are babes basically and every product they have made works absolute wonders on your lips, eyes, face, cheeks and even your body.

Cheeky Sweet Shop Box O' Blushes - £29.50 - Benefit.

How amazing is this packaging? it's adorable, it's sweet, it's girlie and it's cute - everything that benefit stands for to me to be honest. One of my most favourite things from benefit is their box blushes and their bronzer - hoola, it has to be my favourite bronzer hands down and one I have remained to use for around three years now, it never fails me - I absolutely adore their hervana box blusher, it's gorgeous for everyday.

It's even packaged like a sweet shop, it's so adorable with it's little green bricks, sweets and even how the names have been placed on the removable plastic, a lot of detail has gone into this and that certainly shows
it even has cute little sweets throughout, ah i love it - such a sucker for packaging.

This beautiful set contains 6 gorgeous blushers that are always available in the line - Dandelion, Bella Bamba, Sugarbomb, Hoola, Corlista, Rockateur - this is like an absolute dream for someone like me who loves their box blushers, has wanted to try certain ones forever - I think it's beaut, this whole sweet shop themed stuff is adorable, they've other things in this line too I opted for this though - A mini Watts Up! - which I'm dead excited to try - another item that's been on the wishlist.


Dandelion is a very ballerina pink - it can be used all over the face as a brightening powder or as a soft blusher it appears quite light but I'd assume it's buildable with a shimmer, this shimmer seems only light mind you, it's not overly shimmery as I hate products like that - it's definitely one for radiance.


Bella Bamba has shimmering gold undertones, according to the website this is suppose to be quite dimensional - it's very glowy, the pink looks absolutely beautiful and very buildable, i'm very excited to try this one, I think it'll look beaut in the colder months.


Sugarbomb this one i'd describe as being very similar Hervana as it has 4 shades that I imagine can be used alone or swirled together, it's enough to make you swoon. - Peach, soft plum, pink and rose shades combined in this beaut box can only be envisioned as looking absolutely lovely on the cheeks.


Hoola this is my all time favourite - go to bronzer, wow that's a tongue tie. This being one of the first things I laid my peepers on, I knew there and then I had to have this, I love bronzer, this one is so matte and so buildable - it's perfect for all skin tones, I have always used this and believe i'll always return back to it  it's the best one I've ever used, it's perfect for my pale skin as sometimes when I see a bronzer i'll have a freak and think i'm too pale but not with this, I love this.


Coralista is a very warm - coral shade, I can see this on my cheeks looking very warm and natural but lovely at the same time, id again describe this as being very buildable as well as the others this is very pigmented from what I can see, it looks quite scary however with its buildable abilities it'll work whatever way I decide on wearing this, if that be sheer, full on or lightly dusted.



Rockateur A blush infused with rose gold? what? Amazing - one I again have been lusting over. I have a feeling this one will be quite bronzey and will look absolutely incred with a tan - i think when this is on it'll look like a natural flushed look, i'm pale however i think this will just pick my cheeks right up - they're all smell amazing too so that's a bonus.



Overall Thoughts - I can't wait to try all of these, each blush is insanely pigmented the set is just absolutely adorable - well worth the money in my opinion.








This is the second thing i brought from benefit years ago when i first saw it in Nottingham - bless this thing, it was so long ago that i forgot all about this, completely must've missed it whilst swooning over products on the counter - it's back in my life now though, i cannot explain just how much i blimmin' loved this and made sure i truly used every last drop in the windy up glue stick like packaging. I fell in love with it, it smelt gorgeous - it looked adorable too, me - sucker for packaging. But how could i not buy this? Then this was £19.50 now it's £22.50, despite benefit's heafty price tags they do really have some products that you use and i'm not even joking you, you think to yourself - this is bloody brilliant.


I rediscovered it earlier in my boots, fell in love with the cute packaging, the smell and the pinkness and can i just say here - i didn't just buy it for those things, its a pretty, insanely good face primer, i was flooded with all the reasons why i loved it and was very sad that it neared its end.

That Gal Primer - Benefit, £22.50

That Gal - This primer is described as a brightening primer which i definitely agree with it - it really makes your skintone look lovely, awake and glowy. - i remember i used this alone the odd time as well just because i loved how it made my skin look without foundation on the top - it's pink! ha and very silky i feel like it just soaks into your skin, blends in so smoothly and honestly the smell, it's gorgeous.

It contains light-reflecting properties so it just makes your skin brighter and it also contains camomile and raspberry believe it or not so it certainly soothes the skin when it's applied - i'm very pale, have a tendency to some redness around certain areas as well as imperfections, this primer works wonders. When using this, i have glowy, bright skintone and it feels amazing, i love how this makes your skin feel - i can't wait to use this tomorrow, excited doesn't even cut it.

The Bronze Of Champions - Benefit, £26.50

The Bronze Of Champions - How amazing is this little set? This screams goodness, with a tan come on, you're a winner. Again, like I've previously said their packaging i just think is so adorable - these little sets are fab, they're perfect for travelling and i honestly think it's such a good way to try out products from them that have been sat on that waiting list for a while, i think these are so cute, the miniatures are right up my alley - as I've also said up above, i love bronzer and faking a bronzed glow, i literally think it adds so much to my skintone where i'm so pale, it brightens me up and makes me look more awake, it adds more dimension to my face, i love also using hoola as a warm, lightly applied blush on the cheeks as well so i knew, i'd love this kit - i think it's lovely and it contains:

Hoola, bronzing powder.
Ultra Plush lip gloss.
Watts Up highlighter.
Creaseless Cream Shadow - bikini-tini.
Longwear Powder Shadow - thanks a latte.
They're Real, Travel Sized.

Confessions of a concelarholic - Benefit, £28.50.

I have always wanted this, admittedly i didn't get this today neither did i the bronze of champions - i got this from a carboot sale back in the summer for £3.50! yes, let's all swoon on that price, this is brand new, wasn't used, un loved. - insaaaaaane right!? The bronze of champions was found in the train station, my mother found this, un loved, still in packaging! however, this little set - I've always lusted over for the longest time, it's so so so adorable - it's so up my street, it's mega cute and almost like a secret diary, it's really attention to detail - what you see is what you get.



This little kit is fantastic as it provides sample sizes of 5 products. Eye bright and Lemonade are lovely little products that i wouldn't have bought the full versions of initially and this kit was a great way to try them. The sample sizes of Boi-ing and Erase Paste last a really long time but the That gal sample is very small and only good for a few applications. Also as i'm very fair the Erase Paste provided was too dark for me, as was the second shade of Boi-ing. Overall a great kit that definitely helps to inform the decision to buy the full size products - it's an absolute winner, go bag yourselves one.

The lovely ladies there, also included some samples for me - i got £5 back on my advantage card and the sample goodie bag, it's lovely, sweet and to be honest quite thoughtful of them to hold things like that for you, the lady that served me was very chirpy, the whole shopping with them was such a delight, i can't wait for pay day - expect more ladies, wishlist will be happening.



                                                                   




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Ooops.. At It Again?!

Hello bloggers, i hopes you're all enjoying this marvelous sunny weather as much as i certainly am - i fricken love it so so much! It seems i can't control myself and as the title appropriately reads, i most definitely have been at it again, i do love a good beauty buy - like my other post i did technically have a little more pay, so i thought why the heck not? I haven't gone super crazy, it's ok.. I can get away with this ha. 



Before i get into this, I'd just firstly like to say big apologies for another haul post, it wasn't planned, but who doesn't love a good nosey at what people have been buying - 1 of my absolute fave things to see and read! I also want to add - not pictured, i did to pick up some new joni jeans, ahmazing. I love these, i'm not a jeans person, if you're the kind of girl who lives in tights, shorts or leggings like me, jump on into a topshop and buy some, they don't feel like jeans - they're so soft, so flattering and it's even better when you've dropped a jean size, eeeeep. Anyway, all babbles aside, here's what i've brought. 

The Fab Pore 2-In-1 Facial Peel & Deep Pore Mask. 

I'm the BIGGEST Soap & Glory fan, i won't deny that. I needed a mask, something that i'd feel working and i could see work in like one use a week - i'm on a hunt - or have been. For the brill mask, i do own two others that i'm absolutely loving so much, but this, wow. I'm so amazed, after two uses my skin seems to have cleared, it feels softer and looks so much better! I'm very much looking forward to using this again, i've heard the best things - I've always wanted to try this, i don't know what stopped me - This is currently on offer, i might be a little spotty and red right now which is gross but it's a sign of a mask that's really deep cleansed my pores and brought out all my imperfections - nothing a bit of concealer won't cover eh girls?  

No Clogs Allowed Self Heating Mask. 

Again, like the previous mask ^ This stuff. You can literally feel your face is on fire - bit dramatic that. When the products applied you can see the mask turning green, another thing i really like. It reallly cleaned out my pores, i'm someone who gets those under the skin things - they're aren't quite spots and aren't blackheads, this has made them appear like they're gone, i feel like there's nothing in my face for it to become a spot as this cleans everything right up for me - very happy with both of these so far, reviews to be a'coming soon! 

NSPA Skincare Box 

This box is like the cutest thing, ever - so cute. I haven't ever heard of NSPA before - um, where have i been, seriously?! - the skincare is amazing. I brought a mask from Asda - fave place to shop beauty things let me tell ya, i loved it in there - their beauty aisle is like a mini boots! It was reduced which means i'll probably never see it again, great as i love it - it made one heck of a difference to my skin as well as the other things - so a skincare post shall be coming too as it's just working so good - i was so pleased with it, i thought i'd pick up some other bits, all of these are like mini 50ml so why not, for a whole ten pounds you can see just above what i gots, worth every penny - even for travel they'd be so good to take. I'm really loving the brightening day cream right now, but i do absolutely love everything so far - favorite products of the month award goes to these - fab fab fab. 

I needed a new shampoo & Conditioner - i'd just like to add, i never stick to one brand - or re buy, it's very rare as i love trying new things especially when it comes to my hair! It's seemed to be dry and it's driving me mad, yes i'll use masks but it's so much effort especially when you're sporting long locks - something that's going to sort your dryness out is a defo must in my book - i'd just like to say i do mask my hair, just not always if i'm too tired - you know how it is ladies. This looks fab, i've tried it & i can't comment, i'm going to keep on using and i will definitely let you guys know what i think - if i do like this, it'll be on here again. 

How amazing are these? Ha i have to add these - i absolutely love snow white & grumpy is me all over. They're so comfy and i've worn them every night since i got them, i love their bottoms - best things ever! 







I did also pick up the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concelaer - it's so good, really enjoy the wide awake look it gives you and it makes your under eye's look fab, yay for that. 





I have the most gorgeously beaut dress on right now - sunflowers and very summery! So i'm not going to waste my pretty dress and make up, i'm off out in the sun - i'd like to say i'm going to tan but nope, i just burn. I know i'm terrible, i have no shame - someone hide my bank card. I hope you enjoyed this - have you used any of these? I wish you lots of summery sun, ice creams and barbecues - lots of love. 

Haul | Hair Care & Beauty Bits & I'm Back!

Aaaah hello bloggery folks, look who's back in the blogger world - I have a new laptop, I cannot tells you how blimmin' happy I am that I can blog on a keyboard that works and to have usb ports that also work, it's awesome, I missed blogging so much - I did have access to the internet and my boyfriend has a pc but he's somewhat of a geek and spends his free time on their, bless him - where the pc isn't mine and more is it felt weird being on it, whereas this is mine and i'm waaay more comfortable blogging on here!

I have gathered the odd beauty item here and there, some I've used so apologises for that - psst, I couldn't help myself, I get way too excited. So I figured i'd bundle them up all up and jump into my first blog post since being mia in true bloggers style, a haul. Expect lots more posts as I've pre written them and they're just waiting nicely in a list - all organized eh. Anyways, Like I said - Haul. I ramble on like no mans business without further ado, in no particular order this is what I've picked up recently.  

 

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle reconstructor Intensive Treatment (£2.99 - B & M) This is just repurchase, I like to buy it from b and m as it's just so local, it's also that lil bit cheaper - it all helps. I absolutely couldn't recommend this enough, even till the cows went home. It's one of if not the best hair mask/treatment I have used on my hair, my hair was lacking everything, it was dry and to be honest what I thought, dead. I used this, till every last drop was all gone - it's helped so much, it's just amazing.

Lee Stafford Squeeky Clean Paddle Brush & Lee Stafford Perfectly Polished Finishing Touch Brush (Boots)
After seeing the Tangle Teezer in the same 3 for 2 offer I also picked up these two brushes, intrigued by them and I was also in need of softer bristle brushes as I now own pre bonded hair extensions, so they were a must - Lee Stafford is also one of my absolute favourite hair brands, so treats for my hair are a must right now, i'm sure my hair will thank me too! I also wanna learn the tricks of the trade and use the Paddle Brush when blow drying! And the Finishing Touch Brush after I've curled my hair for beachy waves, now i'm excited

Hair Doughnut (£1.50 Primark)
I've always wanted one of these! I have seen many the tutorial on you tube and the ladies make them look so fabulous, even using one of these on a night out looks so glamorous! - granted when I try, it most likely won't look anything like them pros! But, now I have longer hair i'm going to attempt it and style them up for nights out and day looks, so keep your peepers peeled for up coming hair posts too!



Tangle Teezer The Original (£10.99 Boots) I have always wanted one of these - not going to lie the price did swing me, even my mum was shocked, bless her. I did bite the bullet as there was an offer on so I grabbed two other brushes at the same time. I have just had pre-bonded hair extensions applied, she had used one of these on me and it didn't snag or pull on the bonds, infact it felt lovely going through, my hair is a great deal longer and obviously now, a lot thicker - so it be about time I finally got one, so a pink one got pulled off the shelf and was then purchased.



Tresemme Liquid Gold Perfecting Treatment (£5.99 Boots)
I've really gotten into my hair oils and treatments, i'm obsessed with looking after my hair right now, not a bad thing no, so i'm not going to complain.. just yet, It offers to 1, you can leave it to transform the hairs texture and finish the style. 2, To smooth flyaways and boost shine in your hair and thirdly, To manage and protect the hair between washes and as needed to tame the hair and rejuvenate the hair, looks so good I have to admit and i'm looking forward to use it and work with It.


Toni & Guy Hair Protection Mist (£2.19 Boots)
Who doesn't need heat protection? I plan many a wave in my hair, so this was a must. I like the look of it and have heard nothing but wonderful things about Toni & Guy so i'm expecting good things.

Toni & Guy Casual Sea Salt texturizing Spray (£2.19 Boots)
Blogger-spere must have. I haven't really had the hair or the longest locks should I say to pull off these mermaid looks so again, heard nothing but the best from this spray - just a mini one for now, but I have to say overly keen old me' Applied this right away, smells incred and worked, looked fab - loving it.

Argan Oil Hair Treatment (99p - £1.99 B & M )
Again, with the oils. I've not tried Argan Oil so I thought hey, I might as well - it's not going to cause any harm is it? Just good. I love the sound of this one I have to admit ' repairs and rejuvenates, leaving hair shiny, smooth and healthy' I do like my treatments, I expect this to be fab.


Shwarzpoft Dry Oil Mist & Shwarzpoft Beach Matt Mermaid Look Texturizing Salt Spray' (2 for £5 Tesco)
I like the sound of a dry oil mist, you can just spray this everywhere and just rub in or just leave it to settle into your hair - it smells so nice and it was quite cheap.


Simple Spotless Skin Quick Fix Cleansing Wipes (£1 at Tesco, On a offer at the time)
I love the simple spotless skin range, it's fantastic! I have reviews coming fairly soon - everything I have tried so far from this range has worked, instantly. It claims for you to see results from day one, I totally agree - I still get spots, sometimes it's just nice to refresh with a wipe. I like wiping one of these over my face first thing to clear up any oils or imperfections that could be lurking, helps to keep my pores clean.

Soap & Glory Archery (£10 Boots)
Best thing ever, period. I love it, I have a little panic attack when it isn't in my make up bag or the stash on regular used things - I wanted it for ages after seeing the hype and the price, ok yeah prevented me. £10 for this, my loverrrrrly mother honestly, she's amazing got it for me, used it everyday without fail - I couldn't be without it, a definite win win for me, pick it up if I were you.


Soap & Glory Bath Float (£8 Boots)
Soap & Glory are just incred for bath times and geniuses - it's on the pricey side, but it's worth every penny in your purse or bottom of your bag. I love them, My mum again picked this up for me, the babe of a women. It smells lovely and creates so many bubbles, essential for me that is. I certainly couldn't have a bath without a Soap & Glory product or two! Just wouldn't be the same, for a bubble bath to be complete this is a must.


Real Techniques Stippling Brush (£9.99 Asda)
They seem to be a little bit cheaper in Asda, mine unfortunately shred, it didn't last long. I'm presuming It was just a fault as my others haven't done that - I wash them properly, with proper things and everything. Ah wells, My boyfriend treated me to this on a weekly shop, I do love a mooch around Asda I love their beauty section - they're big and always have offers tehe, one can't not buy if on offer. It's the first brush I ever brought from them actually! I used it for everything, and I mean everything! Even to blend in my moisturizer - it's a well rounded brush, It's probably one of my favourites, i'd say 1st but they're some other really good ones, however - it's still amazing.


Garnier Summer Body (£3.57 Tesco)
I loved this last summer, throughout my dress wearing - this baby was right on side. I'm very pale, in fact that's an understatement. I burn real easy, 5 minutes and i'll be red raw, horrible. I do enjoy being tanned even if it's from a bottle - in my case, that's the way it's gotta be, I won't dare a sunbed, never. This, works wonders, I picked up the one for darker skin tones, I applied once and instantly saw results. It doesn't smell like that tan smell, the apricots masks that. However, it did the other night, badly so I don't know what that was, perhaps if you keep on applying it begins to or something? Other than the fact it doesn't soak in instantly, I found - it's a brilliant product and a summer must have!



Barry M Gelly Nail Paint 404 Hucklebury (£3.99 Boots)
I'll let it be known how much I love these nail paints, they're ah-mazing from the formula to how the apply to your nails, they're little pots of heaven, I couldn't not pick up this shade, it's a gorgeous pale blue, love this on my footsies.

Rimmel 60 Seconds Nail Varnish 405 Rose Libertine (£2-£3 Boots)
I have been loving this, it's a gorgeous peachy shade that's perfect for this summer. I have to tell you, it applied amazingly, I was so surprised and the staying power also receives the biggest thumbs up! It also removed fantastically and came off very quickly.

Herbal Essences Bee Strong strengthing hair mask (£2-£3 Tesco)
It's known now, that I love a hair mask this smells like honey and it's the nicest mask ever. It's so strengthing and even after a few uses I've noticed my ends being less weak and brittle, so far so good!




That's everything.. for now - wipes head. I hope you've enjoyed my haulin! I hope you've seen something you want to pick up or try out - keep your peepers peeled for up coming posts & reviews!