Over the last few weeks I've tried my hardest to curb my online spending. I had a couple of slip ups (not beauty related) but apart from that I've been good. That all changed though when I walked into the biggest Boots I've ever seen! It stocked everything my local store doesnt so for the next hour and a half I walked up and down the isles getting my swatch on. I managed to pick up a few things I've wanted for a while and added another 12 things to my wishlist.
Boots:
L'Oreal Colour Riche Nail Polish in 'Opera Ballerina' x3 £4.99: This is my all time favourite nail colour. I love the brush, the colour, the formula and the finish. I've gone through 3 or 4 bottles already so stocked up while the 3 for 2 offer was on.
Essie 'Fiji' £7.99: I've wanted Fiji for a good 5 months now but theres no Essie stand in my local Boots and I absolutely hate the brushes on the regular Essie polishes so wanted to see this in person. The brush is far better and the colour is right up my street (a solid more opaque version of Opera Ballerina) but I'm still not lovin' the formula.
Real Techniques Starter Set £21.99: The Core Collection was one of the best purchase I've ever made even though I only use the buffing and contour brushes but the Delux Crease Brush has been calling my name so I finally gave in. Cant wait to try it out.
Real Techniques Blush Brush £9.99 (I paid £4.99): Still on a Boots high and busy drooling over the swatches on my arm I didnt notice this was a blush brush. I grabbed it for setting powder (I hope it works ok for that?) and it was on offer - buy 1 get 1 half price.
River Island:
Make Up Bag £10: My small make up bag that usually lives in my handbag died last week. It got a bit obesse and the zip broke. I just wanted something plain and thought this was a nice size.
Purse £10: My purses always seem to be from River Island, I dont know why. This was only a tenner and has plenty of space for my cards. My old purse was really structured so wouldnt close properly with more than 5 coins in it. It was lovely but a nightmare to use.
TK Maxx:
Phytorelax Laboratories Keratin Complex Shampoo £5.99: I'd never heard of this brand before and after a quick look on google I'm still none the wiser. I think its an italian brand but I could be completely wrong. The only thing I know is its a professional hair care brand and is free from parabens, sles and formaldehyde. Havent had a chance to try it out yet but if its any good I'll do a review.
What have you been buying lately?
L'Oreal Colour Riche Nail Polish in 'Opera Ballerina' x3 £4.99: This is my all time favourite nail colour. I love the brush, the colour, the formula and the finish. I've gone through 3 or 4 bottles already so stocked up while the 3 for 2 offer was on.
You'll love the RT Starter Set - I can't do my makeup without it! x
ReplyDeleteI'll put them all to the test tomorrow. Cant wait to try the Delux Crease brush with concealer.
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Great choice on the brushes, one of my fav brands!
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Definitely my favourite brush brand too.
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I am dying to go shopping, pay day needs to hurry up! The make-up bag is so cute and I love the purse. I'm in need of a new purse but if I buy it right now I'll have no money to put in it ha.
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Apparently its bad luck to buy your own purse so my mum always buys mine! haha The make-up bag is a really good size for your handbag and it holds a decent amount.
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You have picked up some great products, I hope you love the Real Techniques brushes, I use the Blush brush for bronzer all over my face so I reckon it will be fine for powder. I am going to have to pick up that l'oreal polish if you love it that much. It does look like a lovely pink nude. xx
ReplyDeleteOh thats good, I'll try it with powder tomorrow. :)
DeleteI used to use 3 coats of Opera Ballerina but I was going through it too quick that way so now I layer one coat on top of O.P.I Ridge Filler. It gives a milky white base to start with. I usually hate visible nail line but it looks so pretty with this shade. I wish the bottles were bigger though, think they're only 5ml.
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Lovely haul! Can't wait to hear what you think of those RT brushes! x
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I'm sure I'll love them, especially the DC brush. :)
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Wow, that's a lot of Opera Ballerina LOL! You,re lucky to have found some at a great price x
ReplyDeleteI stock up every time they're on offer! lol
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I just brought the Real Techniques brushes when they were on offer! BEST THING I EVER DID! I thought I was seeing treble when I saw three of the same! ha!
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What brushes did you get? haha no your eyesights fine
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love the red river island purse! & its such a great price!
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It was a really good price, especially for the size. :) Its pink but my cam decided to turn it red for some reason.
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I've been meaning to do a haul for ages but I'm just too freaking lazy haha I've been buying loads of dior products lately...don't know why, just do ;) Love the L'oréal polishes you bought!! such a shame I can't seem to get them here :( boohoo xx
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DeleteI'm the same, I always plan to do a collective haul but end up using things then forget what I've bought. lol If you email me I can send you a bottle of Opera Ballerina if you want. I love it!
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I have that blush brush and really like it, although I havn't tried it for setting powder before. It's quite large and nice and fluffy so I would think that it would work well for that too. ahh I've wanted Fiji for ages too, so pretty! x
ReplyDeleteThe colour is gorgeous but it lasted less than 24hrs on me before it started chipping, badly. :(
DeleteGlad to hear you like the blush brush :) still havent had a chance to use it yet.
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