Saturday, 21 April 2012

Something For Nothing?

As I'm sure you all know Origins were doing a trade in today. You swap an empty skincare tube/tub/pot for a nice new shiny 50ml Origins moisturiser. There was two to pick from but my mum was with me so she gave me hers and now I've got one of each. :)


Starting Over | A Perfect World £30 each (I think)

Had an email from Debenhams a few days ago saying they'd loaded an extra fiver onto my beauty card, I already had a fiver on it and needed a new Dylash kit so this was another freebie. Been using this for years now (only for my brows), its so quick and easy to do and has saved me a small fortune.

Eylure Dylash in dark brown £7ish

I was feeling quite smug with my freebies but then passed Boots and remembered I wanted to get some Real Techniques brushes. I wanted the buffing brush and the deluxe crease brush but they were both in different sets and I didnt fancy spending over £40 on two sets just to use one brush from each so settled on the kit containing the buffing brush. So. So. Soft. Why did it take me so long to buy these??

Real Techniques Core Collection £21.99

Then as I was about to leave I heard the Chanel counter calling my name, I tried to ignore it but it was too late. One minute I was heading towards the door and the next I was sat on the chair getting colour matched to three different foundations and asking for Soleil Tan De Chanel.

Soleil Tan De Chanel £29

How I went from being colour matched for foundations to buying bronzer is anyones guess.

Did any of you trade in your empties? :)

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19 comments:

  1. Sarah21 April 2012 at 07:40

    I got an Origins moisturiser too :)
    Lucky girl with the Chanel!
    Sarah xx

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  2. Emily Has Dimples 21 April 2012 at 07:41

    Nothin' like a cheeky Chanel purchase! It's totally justified considering the amount of freebies you got. I didn't even know Dylash existed, will be getting that now to save me money on tints!!xxx

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    1. Been There, Done That, Got The Lipstick.21 April 2012 at 07:53

      I know, thats what I was telling myself. lol Plus I had a voucher for double points :)

      Dylash is brilliant, you can use it for lashes too but I only use it on my brows. I mix up a tiny amount and it lasts me almost a year. Theres a black version but Brown/Black is dark enough for me.
      xo

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  3. natasha @ eyebrows inc21 April 2012 at 07:46

    i wish i had a boots near me, i could have got a swanky new origins moisturiser :( xx

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    1. Been There, Done That, Got The Lipstick.21 April 2012 at 07:50

      I got the Origins moisturiser in Debenhams. Not sure if Boots has one? But House Of Fraser were doing it too.
      xo

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  4. All About Ali Mai21 April 2012 at 07:54

    I couldn't get to an origins counter today as I am working. :( would have love to try these moisturisers. The lash and brow tint sounds good, have you done a review? Think I may look into that more. xx

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    1. Been There, Done That, Got The Lipstick.21 April 2012 at 07:58

      havent reviewed it. Its brilliant, you cant go wrong with it. I just comb it on with the spoolie and leave for 5 mins but if you dont like your brows too dark just wipe it off after a few minutes. You only need to use the tiniest amount each time.
      xo

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  5. Unknown21 April 2012 at 08:50

    such a great opportunity to exchange your empties!!

    great buys!

    http://kellinasthoughts.blogspot.com/

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    1. Been There, Done That, Got The Lipstick.22 April 2012 at 12:36

      I know, I'm glad I hold on to my empties for my empties posts. I used to chuck them in the bin straight away.
      xo

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  6. Star Vogue21 April 2012 at 11:11

    i want to get my hands on the real techniques brushes but they arent available here :(
    http://starvogue84.blogspot.com

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    1. Been There, Done That, Got The Lipstick.22 April 2012 at 12:28

      Where are you living? I know theres a few sites who stock real techniques and ship almost everywhere.
      xo

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  7. Unknown21 April 2012 at 11:20

    I couldn't get to an Origins conuter... gutted!! Haha the same thing happens to me when I walk past Chanel!!

    Charlotte
    x x
    lilmisschickas.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Been There, Done That, Got The Lipstick.22 April 2012 at 12:35

      I didnt get get to my counter untill after 11, didnt think there would be any left but I got lucky :)

      I used to be able to resist but its getting alot harder now :( ha
      xo

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  8. Victoria22 April 2012 at 13:53

    I missed the Origins offer as I was away for the weekend. Good to see someone else has as much willpower as me when it comes to Chanel!
    x

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    1. Been There, Done That, Got The Lipstick.23 April 2012 at 07:40

      Hope you had a lovely time, a weekend away is far better. :)

      Its all went downhill since I got Emerveille. lol
      xo

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  9. Lesley-Ann22 April 2012 at 23:23

    So gutted I missed out on the Origins things. My local counter was all out by 9am so I had no chance rocking up at midday! Would love to know what you think of Solei Tan de Chanel. xx

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  10. Lauren1 May 2012 at 15:01

    where is everyone getting these brushes hun?
    feel like ive missed something :(
    xx

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