Month: November 2012

I just couldn’t Resist

- Vicki 12 Comments

I have picked up a few bits here and there & thought I’d do a little haul post. My hubby always asks where things came from & what I need them all for. I just say there were on 3 for 2 or that I couldn’t resist. I am unable to walk past Boots without buying at least one thing. It’s a sickness.

I’ve heard & read lots of rave reviews about this new Avon A-F33 serum and eye cream. I thought now that I’m in my mid 30’s I best get me some. So I picked up the eye cream to see what all the fuss is about. I haven’t started using it yet. I will update you on how I get on with it. I have high expectations for this.

I really like Garnier as a brand and I like their makeup removers so I picked up these as they were half price in Superdrug. Now that’s a bargain. I already know I like both of these Garnier products as they are repurchases.

Nivea Eye Make Up Remover – I know I have just bought the Garnier one but this was on offer too & you have to pickup a bargain, right?! I know I will use this so it was worth picking up.

I had been hunting high & low at my local Superdrug’s for these New MUA Shimmer Kisses Blush & Bronzer. They were always sold out. I finally tracked them down & I can stop stalking the MUA stand. These are lovely. The Blush is slightly nicer than the bronzer but I really like them & will do a post on them with swatches. Have you managed to grab some of these? Do you like them?

I am so late to the party with these L’Oreal Infallible Eyeshadows. I have swatched them to death in the store and lusted after them for months. I finally picked up one & I got the colour Sahara Treasure. It’s just beautiful. The pigmentation and texture are so nice. I will be picking up some more when I decide on what colours to get.

So I came away with 3 Eye Makeup removers, I know its excessive but when I see them on offer I am like a moth to a flame.

What have you been buying this month?

 

 

 

About Me Tag

- Vicki 2 Comments
I saw this tag on Le Beauty Girls YouTube channel & I thought I would do one in a blog post – So you can get to know me a little better 😮

 

  1. Do you have a middle name? No
  2. What is your favourite subject in school? History
  3. What is your favourite drink? Green Tea or Ice Tea
  4. What is your favourite song at the moment? I can’t pick one but I am loving Stone Sour 
  5. What would you name your kids? I don’t want children 
  6. Do you participate in any sports? No 
  7. Favourite book? The Electric Michelangelo by Sarah Hall
  8. Favourite colour? Blue or Green
  9. Favourite animal? Penguins
  10. Favourite perfume? Jo Malone – Amber & Patchouli
  11. Favourite holiday? Honeymoon to NY 2006 
  12. Have you graduated High School? Yes
  13. Have you ever been out of the country? If so, how many times? 22
  14. Do you speak any other languages? No
  15. How many siblings do you have? 2 Brothers. They are aged 31 & 36
  16. What is your favourite store? Anthropologie
  17. Favourite restaurant? Wagamama
  18. Do you like school? I finished school 14 years ago but I did like it whilst I was there
  19. Favourite YouTuber? Beauty Broadcast & The Bunny Hole
  20. Favourite movie? Lost In Translation or In To The Wild
  21. Favourite TV show? New Girl (ATM)
  22. PC or Mac? Mac I switched last year & never looked back
  23. What kind of phone do you have? iPhone
  24. How tall are you? 5ft
Link me below if you have done this tag. I’d love to read yours answers

October Empties

- Vicki 6 Comments

I made a huge effort this month to use up all the things that were half empty and hanging around. I am trying to use up what I have before opening something new. That may sound easy but when I buy something new I want to start using it right away so its been taking some will power.

1. Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash – Loved every minute of using this cleanser and was really sad when it finally ran out (this little tube lasted me for months). I would 100% purchase this again. I have reviewed  it here if you’d like to know a little more.

2. Jurlique Soothing Foaming Cleanser – I bought this a good few months ago when my skin was really red and nothing was helping it calm down. This cleanser was a life saver. I loved using it and it really soothed my skin and I can’t recommend it enough if you have sensitive skin. If the redness on my cheeks ever comes back again I would buy this in a heartbeat. Loved it.

3. Nivea Daily Essentials Eye Makeup Remover – This was a complete bargain at£3.39 from Boots. It was a great gentle eye makeup remover & I liked using it. It lasted a long time too considering I used it everyday. I have purchased a different Nivea one but would recommend this one. It works great

4. Clarins Eau Ressourçante Bath and Shower Milk – This was part of a set my mum had & I pinched this so its only a minature. It was nice and moisturising but the full size is £18 and I wouldn’t pay that for a shower gel.

5. Yves Rocher Micellar Cleansing Water – I am a big fan of Micellar Cleansers and would repurchase this one. But I want to try some others first. I’ve a review of this one here.

6. REN Rosa Centifolia Cleansing Gel – I can’t remember where this sample came from, but I didn’t enjoy this too much. It was a little drying and I didn’t like the way it left my skin feeling tight. So I won’t be purchasing the full size.

7. No7 Radiance Revealed Exfoliator – This s a product I rarely use. It can be a little harsh for my sensitive skin. But a couple of times a month I use this as gently as I can. I do like it but not too often. I’ve had the full size one & would repurchase.

8. Nivea Pearl & Beauty Deodorant – I like most of Nivea’s deodorants. This works well for me.

9. Simple Eye Makeup Remover – This is always works great. When I’m travelling I pick one of these up and I know it works well. So will continue to repurchase.

10. 17 Peep Show Mascara – great high street mascara. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality. I have reviewed this here.

11. e.l.f  Lengthening and Volumising Mascara – This mascara was too wet and It just clumped my lashes together. I wont repurchase this.

12. No7 Exceptional Definition Mascara – This is my all time favourite mascara & I use the No7 vouchers to stock up on them. Love it & have reviewed it here.

13. Soap and Glory Make Yourself Youthful Eye Cream – I didn’t like this at all. I could see any anti ageing benefits or results. I wont repurchase this & I don’t think it is worth the £12 price tag.

14. Urban Decay Heavy Metal Eyeliners – Both these colours were a bit meh. Hardly any glitter came out & you had to apply so much for it to stand out. There are much better glitter eyeliner on the market & at a better price. Save your money & don’t buy these ones!

Have you used any of these products? Or have you done an empties post. Let me know I;d love to read it.