Latest cosmetic purchases and reviews

sleepyescapade · 04-01-2012 6:44pm

Had a small splurge in Sephora recently:

Picked up Benefit's One Prime Day for $10:

Haven't used them yet but love That Gal and looking forward to trying out the other two.

Also picked up Soap & Glory's Glow Job

It's alright, only used it once so far (this morning) and seems good.

Soap & Glory's Hot Cloth Cleanser

Used this last night, really like it

The Lovely Muffin · 05-01-2012 7:38pm

Picked up these today in Boots, they were in offer, around €3 each.

Neutrogena visibly clear wash and mask

Neutrogena visibly clear gentle exfoliating wash

Neutrogena visibly clear oil free moisturiser - absolutely love this!!!

Seren_ · 05-01-2012 8:18pm

I bought the Essence Smokey Eyes brush about a month ago, and it is AWESOME! It's the perfect shape for defining the crease as it's domed and quite small (I've found that other brushes I used kept spreading the shadow too high, as I've pretty small lids, so the shadow would be up near my brows

). I've already purchased a backup one just in case

Costs €2.29, which is unbelievable value.

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QueenOfLeon · 05-01-2012 9:56pm

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil, in Midnight Cowboy and Delinquent:

Love these so far, really easy to put on and blend, and just don't budge! You can really rub your eyes as much as you want and absolutely none comes off. I can see myself wanting to add lots more to these...

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil, in Deviant (the blue one in the middle):

Haven't had a chance to use this yet, but the colour is lovely.

Urban Decay 15th Anniversary Palette:

Again, haven't had a chance to use this yet, but I absolutely love the colours. It has just the right amount of neutrals and bright colours for me.

Mac 217 Blending Brush:

Don't have a proper eye shadow brush at the minute and I love all the Mac brushes I have so far, hope this one lives up to all the good reviews.

For the last while I've been coming out horribly pale in photos. I'm not exactly tanned in the first place, but in photos I was just this gleaming white colour, completely different colour to the rest of me! I thought it was the SPF in my foundation (Mac Studio Fix) but I asked at the counter and they reckoned it was the powder (Mac Mineralise Skinfinish Natural). I really loved it as it looked perfect otherwise. However I've switched to this:

Mac Loose Powder

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It makes a really big difference for photos, I'm not a huge fan of loose powder as it feels like I lose a lot of it all over the place, but it gives a lovely finish

Seren_ · 05-01-2012 10:44pm

^ 217 is a brilliant brush, love it. And the 15th Anniversary palette is great too

I'm heading into town tomorrow after my exam, so I plan on hitting BTs and spending my xmas voucher in Mac

Can't wait.

Valentina · 05-01-2012 11:31pm

QueenOfLeon wrote: »

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil, in Deviant (the blue one in the middle):

Haven't had a chance to use this yet, but the colour is lovely.

I have the aqua blue one, third from the right in the pic. They are fantastic, they literally do just glide on and the colours are so vibrant. I like to tight line my lashes with a black liquid or gel liner then put the 24/7 on the upper lash line for a pop of colour. Deviant is very pretty too, might have to get it too... :pac:

Novella · 06-01-2012 12:04am

Your Text Here wrote: »

I bought the Essence Smokey Eyes brush about a month ago, and it is AWESOME! It's the perfect shape for defining the crease as it's domed and quite small (I've found that other brushes I used kept spreading the shadow too high, as I've pretty small lids, so the shadow would be up near my brows ). I've already purchased a backup one just in case Costs €2.29, which is unbelievable value.

Where'd you get this?! I never see any brushes on the essence stands in Penneys!

Seren_ · 06-01-2012 12:35pm

Novella wrote: »

Where'd you get this?! I never see any brushes on the essence stands in Penneys!

I got one in a chemist in Bundoran, and the other in Dunnes in Maynooth. Both stands had all the other brushes there too. Might be a better idea to try a stand in a chemist or somewhere like that? I find the stands in Penneys are always picked over and pretty badly stocked (although the one in the Penneys opposite Jervis is usually okay).

Linguo · 06-01-2012 3:12pm

Used the clinique instant perfecter and the Mac illuminator a few times now and although they're nice I have a good primer that does as good a job but the illuminator isn't quite what I'm after, pity but I've stuck them on adverts at least to fund my next purchase!

tomissex · 06-01-2012 7:56pm

QueenOfLeon wrote: »

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil

I love these pencils, I have 5 I think. I have an eyeshadow to match each one that I put over the pencil to make the colour even more vibrant. Love them!

The Lovely Muffin · 06-01-2012 8:03pm

Received these in the post today from a very kind friend, thank you

Avon advanced technique straight & sleek shampoo

Avon advanced technique frizz control shampoo

Avon Naturals Strawberry & Guava Shower Gel - this smells divine, love it

Avon Naturals Strawberry & Guava Body lotion

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Avon Naturals Strawberry & Guava Conditioning Body lotion

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Avon Planet Spa Dead Sea MInerals Exfoliating Body Scrub

Avon Skin so Soft Replenishing Hand Cream

Avon true colour eyeshadow duo - Deep Forest

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Corruptedmorals · 06-01-2012 10:54pm

I discovered a Soap and Glory make-up stand in Boots today! Delighted, what wasn't sold out looks great. I picked up a highlighter (powder compact), blusher (powder compact- 4 shades in a wheel and an eyeshadow primer (which was free, 3 for 2. The other two were €15 each). I was very impressed with the colour quality of both from the testers. The packaging is great- cardboard! Might not be for everyone but I like the non-smashiness of it. Haven't tried them properly yet.

Glow all out is the powder highlighter. The shimmer in it is subtle and the colour is gorgeous. It seems to be marketed as a face powder but it'd be a bit too glowy for that- also the packaging conflicts itself and says to use it as a highlighter.

Love at First Blush is the name of this-the colour result from all of the blush colours combined is a gorgeous pink.

The (free on 3 for 2) primer is normally €11 I think.

I also got the No. 7 cloth cleanser which I'm sure will be great from seeing reviews here.

Jwacqui · 06-01-2012 11:38pm

SO EXCITED to try it out properly! Not supposed to be out til the 13th but I asked in Chanel today and they had just gotten it in so couldn't resist!

cocokay · 07-01-2012 10:54am

Jwacqui wrote: »

SO EXCITED to try it out properly! Not supposed to be out til the 13th but I asked in Chanel today and they had just gotten it in so couldn't resist!

i'm dying to try this too! come back and let us know what its like! i normally use double wear because i have oily skin but its starting to feel like plaster on my face nowadays, and highlighting small lines around my eyes so i need a new long lasting foundation. how much was it?

sunshine rose · 07-01-2012 5:09pm

Jwacqui wrote: »

SO EXCITED to try it out properly! Not supposed to be out til the 13th but I asked in Chanel today and they had just gotten it in so couldn't resist!

Squee! I'm dying to try this out, must ask at my local counter and see if they got it in early as well! Definitely let us know how your finding it.

Twee. · 07-01-2012 9:16pm

Got two sets from the Hello Kitty x Liberty collection at Boots today, half price! So delighted! I am a massive HK fan, and when I tried to buy the Liberty fabrics online they were sold out

But now I have something at least!

Box bath set was about €24 so I paid €12

Hand wash and hand cream, was about €14, so I paid €7 or so

booboo88 · 07-01-2012 9:53pm

got the benefit some kind of gorgeous foundation faker,

http://www.debenhams.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10052_10001_123901928599_-1?lid=//productsuniverse/en_GB/product_online=Y/categories%3C{productsuniverse_59001}/brand_description%3E{benefit}/fit%3E{face;skin202620bodycare;tools202620accessories}

i have no idea what happened to the link. But it just smells nasty, i cant use it.
Any one else or just me being sensitive?

Twee. · 07-01-2012 10:01pm

booboo88 wrote: »

got the benefit some kind of gorgeous foundation faker,

http://www.debenhams.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10052_10001_123901928599_-1?lid=//productsuniverse/en_GB/product_online=Y/categories%3C{productsuniverse_59001}/brand_description%3E{benefit}/fit%3E{face;skin202620bodycare;tools202620accessories}

i have no idea what happened to the link. But it just smells nasty, i cant use it.
Any one else or just me being sensitive?

Hmm that's strange indeed! Does it smell gone off like?

I've used that foundation before and can't say I noticed a smell, but I found it to be a crap product! Dried my skin out really bad.

booboo88 · 07-01-2012 10:13pm

I dont know how to describe it, but I think I just smells bad, and apparently its oil free but I found it really greasy.
But I bought the mini set of their face wash and moisturiser and I love it. all is not lost

The Lovely Muffin · 08-01-2012 1:19am

The Lovely Muffin wrote: »

Avon Naturals Strawberry & Guava Shower Gel - this smells divine, love it

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Avon Naturals Strawberry & Guava Body lotion

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Avon Planet Spa Dead Sea MInerals Exfoliating Body Scrub

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Used these today, they are fantastic, especially the body scrub.

My skin actually looks brighter and less dull, I've never had that before with a scrub, it also smells divine, the smell of it reminds of me Chanel Bleu De Chanel aftershave for men!

The hand cream is also amazing, it leaves my hands SO soft and it smells amazing. The only thing I found it that it can feel a tiny bit greasy.

lil'bug · 08-01-2012 2:36pm

I picked this up the FCUK Woman has it all gift set in boots today it was reduced from €60.50 to €15.12
The bag is a nice size and the products smell divine I can't wait to try them out
there was still loads on sale in Boots Childers road Limerick
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lil'bug · 08-01-2012 2:37pm

I just spotted on another site that the rest of boots gift sets should be 75% on wednesday 11th

Linguo · 08-01-2012 9:37pm

Absolutely last make up buy for a little while:D:D

anniehoo · 09-01-2012 11:23am

Bought this last week and its amazing. I cant believe it was only €2.29. Its such a lovely size for crease blending. Its borderline (only very borderline) scratchy, so for that reason it gets an 8/10 from me. Going to buy a couple more.

Your Text Here wrote: »

I bought the Essence Smokey Eyes brush

Edit: in Dunnes in the Beacon Shopping Centre, Sandyford in case anyones interested.There were loads there.

Jwacqui · 09-01-2012 5:39pm

cocokay wrote: »

i'm dying to try this too! come back and let us know what its like! i normally use double wear because i have oily skin but its starting to feel like plaster on my face nowadays, and highlighting small lines around my eyes so i need a new long lasting foundation. how much was it?

sunshine rose wrote: »

Squee! I'm dying to try this out, must ask at my local counter and see if they got it in early as well! Definitely let us know how your finding it.

I've only used it twice, first was for a day in work, I was run off my feet and quite warm and when I looked in the mirror after it looked greasy! :eek:

Second day was yesterday put a primer under and fixed it with a spray seemed better but was only wearing it half the time.

I normally wear EL Double wear, so I'll try it a few more times and see, mixed opinions so far. It was €44.75

uli84 · 09-01-2012 8:50pm

lil'bug wrote: »

I picked this up the FCUK Woman has it all gift set in boots today it was reduced from €60.50 to €15.12
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is this available anywhere close to Dublin city centre anybody knows? Wanted to get it but no joy in Jervis

Orlee · 09-01-2012 9:34pm

uli84 wrote: »

is this available anywhere close to Dublin city centre anybody knows? Wanted to get it but no joy in Jervis

They had a good few in Stephens Green ... The bag is actually really nice!

C-J · 11-01-2012 1:31pm

I've been curious about the aldi range for a while, bought the carino frizz smoothing shampoo yesterday when I was doing my food shopping. Its in a lovely pink bottle and cheap as chips. Used it this morning and was very pleasantly surprised. I have long thick hair which normally turns into a ball of frizz if I don't straighten it, but this shampoo is great, my hair is smooth and soft! I love a bargain

The Lovely Muffin · 11-01-2012 3:39pm

Got this in Boots for €17 euros.

Glowla · 11-01-2012 4:13pm

I don't normally report about latest make up purchases but I have got to rave about La Roche Posay Toleraine Teint fluid corrective Foundation.
My skin began to break out in spots last summer all of a sudden (I'm 25), I've tried countless treatments and eventually I found some products that work within the LRP line. Then came the trouble of trying to find a foundation with high coverage that worked for me to cover up blemishes but not cause further havoc.

This is it ... so far I love it! I've tried so many foundations over the years that claim "Flawless" results but for me; Nuh Uhhh!

I would definetly recommend this though

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