Drugstore/High Street Hit List

When I walk into Boots, Superdrug or any other affordable makeup haven I often feel more overwhelmed than I do when it come's to having a snoop around make up counters in the likes of Debenhams. Usually when I'm buying a high end product I'll know exactly what I want and track it down in a matter of seconds then leave before I'm tempted to run back to the till clutching something that's caught my eye. Boots and Superdrug however always lure me in with their 3 for 2 offers and money off vouchers, plus the promise of double points turns me into a wild beast. I'll spend as long as it takes doing laps of the aisles making sure I've got everything I need for the next 40 years before heading to the till and handing over my double points voucher. The never ending offers may seem like bargains at that moment in time but in reality, the majority of products I end up stuffing into my basket fail to impress once I get them home and put them to the test.

The point of this post is to hopefully save you a few quid by listing some of my favourites so that the next time you're passing Boots and hear the 3 for 2 offer calling your name so loud that you can't ignore it, you'll know what to grab.

L'Oreal Super Liner Black Lacquer: If you're a fan of glossy, black, precise liners then look no further. Pigmentation is fantastic and the sponge tipped applicator is just the right size. Even if you're cack handed like me and a straight line is something you struggle with then fear not, you can still create a sharp cat eye look by pressing the liner sideways along your lash line rather than trying to draw the line. Staying power aint too shabby either.

Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara: The prayers of my poker straight lashes were answered the day I tried this beauty. I don't want a mascara that can only deliver length, curl or volume, I want all 3 and I want it to last all day which is exactly what this does. All the straight lashed ladies need to try this.

Rimmel Nail Polish: The wide brush makes application a breeze, the colour range is great and they last ages on my nails before any chips appear. Three of my faves are in the photo above 'Pop Rose' 'Blue My Mind' and 'Peppermint'

Soap & Glory The Breakfast Scrub: A densely packed scrubby scrub that smells good enough to eat and leaves no residue behind on the skin. Great for preparing the skin pre fake tanning, equally as good at ridding any fake tan mishaps.

John Frieda Frizz - Ease Thermal Protection Hair Serum: Yes it's silicone laden but that's why it works so well. It manages to tame every trace of frizz without weighing my hair down or making it look greasy. Not only does it fight frizz and leave my hair looking/feeling healthy but it protects your hair from heat damage and can even be used to tame any fly aways after styling. One of the most basic, affordable hair products I own and easily one of the best.

So there's five of my faves. Feel free to leave some of your recommendations below.

 Have you tried any of these products?

Are you a fellow victim of the 3 for 2?

Follow me: Twitter | Bloglovin' | SheSaidBeauty | Instagram

I've Been Shopping..

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?

Charles Worthington 40 Day Straight.

I've saw this advertised for a while now, at first I didnt pay any attention to it but the more I see it, the more it sucks me in. (same with everything)

The Blurb:

Get gorgeously straight, smooth and more manageable hair with natural bounce for up to 40 days. Completely safe and easy to apply in just 25 minutes, this patent-pending breakthrough treatment uses Cysteamine, a gentle and effective straightening active that re-programmes your hair memory and tames frizz.  It’s 100% free from formaldehyde and ammonia.  Get the ultra-glamorous results of a professional salon straightening treatment, all from the comfort of your home.

I was glad to see that it's free from formaldehyde and ammonia but my worry is how gentle the straightening active really is. If it tames frizz then thats great but what happens after the 40 days, will there be any damage caused like with a perm? It's basically the same thing, 40 Day Straight re-programmes the hair memory, thats what a perm does too and everyone knows what effect perming can have on the hair.

Does it really do what it says?

Has anyone tried it yet?

I have wavy hair and really want to try this. I dont want flat, thin, poker straight hair but some taming for my wannabe afro would come in handy.

If you want to read more about it then heres the link..

http://www.charlesworthington.com/salon-at-home/straight-and-smooth-coloured-hair

As far as I know, It's only available from Boots. RRP: £19.99

Ps: I'm going away for a few days so there wont be any posts from me for about a week but theres plenty I have to post about when I get home, couple NOTD's, which obviously arent nails of the day's anymore but anywho.. and nodoubt I'll buy more stuff I dont need.

Pps: I'll be uploading photos of the things I got for the giveaway.

xo