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Latest cosmetic purchases and reviews
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I find the Make Up Alley app so handy for when I'm about to make impulse purchases
It stopped me wasting money on the Smashbox gel liner palette http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/itemid=76429
Repurchased YSL Touche Eclat foundation in BD20, lovely as always. I also got a lilac-ish pencil liner that is lovely for making your eyes look bigger. Pay day treats, back on a budget now!0 -
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I got a total bargain the other day - 30ml full tub of elemis pro collagen marine cream for €30 including postage even better the seller threw in a small tube of the papaya enzyme mask for free. Have heard so many good reviews of these products- hope they live up to the hype. Im only using the cream two days so cant say yet if its good! 0
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gossipgirl10 wrote: »I actually have that installed on my phone never thought to consult it while mid impulse buy
Same here! I always check MUA and do a quick google search for review when I feel the impulse to buy something totally random. And I haven't done any really disastrous impulse buys in the last 2-3 years.0 -
Treated myself to benefits new blush, Rockateur. Lovely bronze rose colour. I am very fair with blonde blonde hair and have always worn a very pink blush but this colour seems to go well with any colouring
Only downside is its half the amount you get in their usual blushes for the same price! Their reasoning is it is a more expensive blush..0 -
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They are bringing it out in a tube! much better than a tub which is a bonus!MissFlitworth wrote: »Picked up a sachet of Cocoa Brown 'Tough Stuff' because I had been searching for a really good exfoliating scrub (lots of them are far too 'gentle' for my tastes). It's really, really good. You wouldn't use it on any delicate skin because it's basically liquid sandpaper but my feet, legs and various other bits are like new. I had a horrible little patch of dry skin beside my ankle bone that seemed to have drunk some sally hansen and I couldn't get rid of it - gone! Have heard rumours they're going to bring out a big tub (currently only available in little sachets), fingers crossed. 0 -
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I've been using MAC Opulash for the last couple of weeks and I'm in love with it. It gives great length and volume, even better than my Bad Gal Lash. I might ask for another tube for Christmas so I won't run out.
I also bought Bourjois powder blusher in Lilas D'Or recently as I'd heard it was a dupe for Nars Orgasm. It's very pretty on, kind of a rose colour with gold shimmer but it's not too glittery for daytime. Not bad for 9e 0 -
nursemar88 wrote: »They are bringing it out in a tube! much better than a tub which is a bonus!
brilliant news! Its bloody great stuff I had a manky dry patch just under my knee and this was the only thing that got rid of it. The sachets are very messy so a tube would be brilliant 0 -
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After hearing about L'Oreal's new collection of nude lipsticks to suit different skin tones I couldn't stop myself from picking one up today.
I'm usually a bit iffy on nude colours, but this one is just lovely. The one I bought was Julianne's Nude.0 -
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For some reason I usually give Benifit products a miss and I don't really know why because I've never tried many so I decided to pick up the Primping with the Stars kit because it has a few of their highest rated products in it and it was reasonably priced.
I can't say I'm hugely impressed. I was really looking forward to trying the They're Real mascara because people rave about it all the time but it's not very good, I probably won't even use it again after trying it once. To get it right up to the end of your lashes hurts because the barbs on it are so sharp
I tried it against the maxfactor masterpiece mascara I had been using and it didn't even come close. There wasn't nearly the same length or curl. Slightly more volume but not by much.
The face primer seems nice. I haven't played with it enough to know how it compares to others but so far it seems as good as Smashbox.
The eye primer is ok, it's a little yellow and fairly thick but it works well.
Some kind of gorgeous was too dark for me but I assumed it with be. It goes on nice tho, kind of similar coverage to a bb cream. Probably not something I would add to my everyday make up tho.
The tint is pretty bad. The colour is fairly weak and the texture isn't nice.
Girl meets pearl is nice and sparkly, but not something I would ever use.
Overall the primers are the only thing I can see myself using.0 -
It's my absolute favourite! I don't know why I buy any other foundations.
I know lots of people complained when they rejigged the formula but IMO it's better than ever, I'm flying from Dublin airport this weekend and can't wait to get another bottle
Is it cheaper to get from Dublin Airport than say Brown Thomas??0 -
Ms.Sunshine wrote: »Is it cheaper to get from Dublin Airport than say Brown Thomas??
Normally about 10-15% cheaper for most brands I know I saved about 2 euro on a MAC blush when I last flew out. 0 -
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I'm flying out of Dublin airport on Monday and have decided I'm going to treat myself to 1-2 things when I'm there, but I have absolutely no idea what!
Any ideas? Absolutely anything! Would like to spend around €50 max, preferably on two things
EDIT: actually I do know something I reallyy want,a nice deep burgundy Brown eyeshadow.. Does anyone know of one from MAC?
(My name is sarah and I'm a shopaholic...)0 -
Hadn't been using expensive creams in a good while but decided to treat myself to Estee Lauder moisturiser as there is a (great!) free gift with 2 purchases in Debenhams at the moment. I was going to go for resilience lift but the sales girl recommended verite as my skin is a little bit sensitive and I was suffering from small spots on the hairline. I asked for a tester of the night repair serum too (as I was spending a small fortune!)
Have to say its made my skin look so much better in only 10 or so days. Its plumper, smoother, softer and the small spots that I had on my hairline are more or less gone. My skin had been looking very dull but now its nearly glowing! Not sure is it the Night repair or verite or combination of both that is making the difference. Can't recall ever being this impressed with skincare products before!
The free gift is fab too. One of the 2 purchases has to be skincare or foundation. I got Bronze goddess perfume as my second purchase.
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I'm flying out of Dublin airport on Monday and have decided I'm going to treat myself to 1-2 things when I'm there, but I have absolutely no idea what!
Any ideas? Absolutely anything! Would like to spend around €50 max, preferably on two things
(My name is sarah and I'm a shopaholic...)
Do you need anything in particular or are you just looking for a treat?
I love the MAC mineralize eyeshadows - they're about €18 in the airport. I recently got Gilt by Association and Young Punk. Perfect for night out make up. The pressed pigments are gorgeous too but I can't remember how much they cost, probably less than €20 though. I got Day Gleam, a really pretty, subtle shimmery golden brown.
If you're after a gel liner I can't recommend the Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gels enough. They last for ages and come in lots of different colours. They're about €19 each. I recently got a Bobbi Brown lipstick in Red 10 - a gorgeous vibrant pillar box red, it was about €19 too. Usually if you're buying a couple of things at the make up counters they will do your make up too, just something to bear in mind!
There's also L'Occitane - little sets of nice moisturisers, soaps and things. Oh there's a Molton Brown set for a tenner - 6 mini shower gels/bath gels and a little hand soap. Nice for a little pressie for someone or yourself Clarins have some sets too, not sure of price though but they are probably dear enough. If you're into nailpolish there's a decent OPI stand.
Oh I have to recommend this mascara - Dior Iconic Overcurl. Best mascara ever! I can't remember how much it is in the Loop, around the 20 mark I think but it's amazing. There's a few different Dior Iconic mascaras too if you're interested. Also love the Dior Lip Glow. It's a bit gimmicky, apparently it changes colour on your lips to suit your skin tone. I don't know if it does or not but it is a lovely lip balm, really creamy and softening and adds a lovely colour.
Yes, I'm a shopaholic too and even worse, I work in the airport so it's reeeeally bad for my pocket :pac:0 -
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