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Product Review: No7 Lipstick

When I went to Boots the other day they had a nice little discounted makeup box waiting for me ;)

I found this beautiful lipstick in there for £2.00 and used my Boots advantage card points to buy it!
The shade is called Brigette and is a gorgeous pink- it's not actually as bright as it looks once its on but that suits me fine as it means I can wear it just about anywhere.
I'm in love with the packaging...it says its limited edition so I think I definitely found a bargain :)

Let me know what you think below!

May Beauty Haul

The new thing on ebay seems to be selling bundles of branded makeup.
The items are either new or tested and you can get some real bargains!

Last week I was having a browse and found this bargain bundle which I won for £8.

It included:
Elizabeth Arden perfume (5th Avenue)
3 Jelly Pong Pong brushes
Benefit 'That Girl' primer
1 Rimmel eyeshadow duo and 2 Clinique palettes
Rimmel 'exaggerate' eye primer
Avon mascara
Benefit sample of  their oxygen foundation
Garnier BB cream
Benefit face emulsion
Aloe Vera Vaseline
Avon black shimmer eyeliner
Sally Hansen nail polish

Most of these products I've never tried before so I'm looking forward to testing them out...I'll keep you posted :)

VASELINE...MY BEAUTY MUST-HAVE

Nowadays beauty products can be so expensive, but sticking to a couple of essentials can make your beauty routine so much easier.
Vaseline is one of those products...its uses are endless:

Use it for treating dry/chapped lips...buff in to your lips with a toothbrush to help exfoliate

Smooth eyebrows before plucking
Apply a thin layer on your eyelashes overnight to help them grow (many swear by this but I've never tried it!)
Use it on your heels and elbows to make them super soft
Apply a little before you spray your perfume to make it last longer
Use it on dry cuticles before a manicure
Mix it with a little seasalt to make a bodyscrub
Warm it up slightly in the microwave and apply it as a nightcream
Or alternatively, heat it up and apply it to achy muscles
Help to ease of rings from your fingers!
Use as a mask around the hairline when dying to prevent staining of the skin
Use a little on the ends of your hair to smooth split ends
Remove false lash glue from your lash line
Apply to areas such as knees and elbows before fake tanning to avoid build-up

Make your week-old nail polish look new again – rub a small amount over the polish to freshen it up

Helps heal and protect new tattoos

Mix a small amount with a lipstick to create a cream blush

Use it to remove a tic from the skin...this applie to tics on both humans and animals!

Use to smooth and soothe skin after shaving
If you have allergies, apply a little inside your nostrils to prevent spores from entering
Apply to cuts and grazes to create a protective seal across the affected area...this will prevent dirt from getting in them
Remove chewing gum from hair by rubbing it in to the area
Apply to heels and the backs of shoes to prevent blisters

Bring the shine back to leather shoes

These are just some of the uses of this brilliant product... let me know if you can think of any more :)

Boyfriend Jeans...Not just for the boys...

 

This year I'm going to be living in boyfriend jeans...they're so comfy and very in this season.

I had my eye on a pair in River Island for £45...however the pair on the right were bought from eBay for 99p...they're by Crafted at Republic and look exactly the same. Absolute bargain!

I rolled them up and wore them with flip flops for a casual day out at the park :)

Product Review: No7 Beautiful Skin Hot Cloth Cleanser

When I bought some makeup in Boots the other day I was given a No7 voucher...I often get these vouchers as Boots give them out regularly but I rarely use them!

I did a bit of research as I haven't had much experience with No7 products and decided to try their Hot Cloth Cleanser.

Below I've done a quick review on it...I hope you guys find it useful :)

Appearance-
The box is simple yet stylish. The actual container of product itself is in a clear tube with a pump. This is useful for seeing how much product is left. The muslin cloth is folded down the side.
All in all, very simple yet attractive and would make me want to buy the product had I not seen it before.

Quality-
The product has a nice silky consistency to it and feels really expensive when applied. However the muslin cloth is a little scratchy and I've since bought my own cloth which locks in heat better in order for the product to work as intended.

Value-
The product is £9.95 full price which is a little more than what I'd normally pay for a cleanser.
However with the money off voucher I got it for £4.95 which is definitely worth it.
You get 200ml of product for this price which is really good value.

My Verdict? I'll definitely be buying this product again, particularly as I have two more No7 vouchers to use! :)

April Beauty Haul

Hi guys...I just thought I'd show you what I've been buying this month :)

So, Boots had an offer whereby if you spent more than £10 on Rimmel cosmetics you bagged yourself a free Scandal Eyes mascara.
Not one to miss out on good deal I purchased 2 other items to get my freebie :)

1) Rimmel Vinyl Gloss
I prefer nude or pinky tones and so decided on the Rimmel 'Vinyl Gloss' in the shade 'Snog'
It has a nice consistency to it and goes on really well by itself or over the top of a lipstick.

2) Rimmel BB Cream (Shade: Light)
I've heard so much hype over BB creams and have been stalling on trying one out...I just don't believe they do what they say they do!
The Rimmel one claims to be 9 products in 1....its pretty decent if you want light coverage but I found I had to touch it up throughout the day and by the end of a 12 hour shift I was pretty much makeup free :(

3) Rimmel Scandal Eyes Mascara in Black
Great mascara, no clumps as it says. Love the packaging.
The fact that I got it free makes it even better! Definitely recommend it and I regret not trying it out sooner!

I've bought so many bits online this month I've lost track and keep getting little packages every day...it's like Christmas every time I open one!
I've just picked out my favourite ones to tell you about...

Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer
This product was discontinued a while ago...and it's getting harder and harder to get hold of it.
However, I've managed to find a couple of stockists on Ebay and luckily I can use a couple of shades so I'm not limited to which one I buy!
It's my all-time favourite concealer and I wouldn't be without it. It blends brilliantly on top or underneath foundation and hides any type of spot or blemish.

'Beauty Blender' sponge
I've heard a lot about these and was dying to try one.
They're ideal for liquid foundation and are designed for different parts of your face. One end is wider for areas like your cheeks and the opposite end is more pointed for areas such as your nose and eye creases.
I find that wetting the sponge before you use it stops it from absorbing your foundation before you use it.
I still prefer brushes, but I vary these with the sponge now depending on the finish that I'm after.

I've also bought a couple of new brushes this month.
A stipple brush (which I use to blend my highlighting and contouring)
Kabuki powder brush

I hope you've enjoyed a little insight in to my spending this month...If you have any recommendations for me then please do contact me, I love trying out new products! :)