Weekend Haul #4 | Poundland, Primark, Superdrug, Tiger

 My summer holidays began on Wednesday and I celebrated with a shopping trip on Thursday - so it's not really a weekend haul but whatever! Let's get on with the pruchases then...

 This adorable jar spoke to me and made me buy it - it's from Tiger and was £4. It contains Danish butter cookies and says: These butter cookies are from Denmark, a small country full of fairy tales, kings and queens... and a rather large export of bacon. Our queen lives in a castle guarded by soldiers wearing Bearskin hats. The queen loves her sausage dogs, and they love Danish butter cookies for breakfast... I imagine. I also imagine how the Vikings would eat cookies in the afternoon. I eat mine in the evening with a nice glass of cold milk... Enjoy yours - as you like.
How freaking cute!
In Poundland I found some fab bargains. As you can probably see I have already enjoyed some of my Dairy Milk Oreo chocolate bar - the best chunky chocolate bar! The I also purchased Polos to keep my breath minty fresh! Two amazing finds were the Pantene Pro V Lightweight Nourishing Mask and the Dainty Doll Eyeshadow Base. The hair mask smells amazing and I'm sure will be fabulous! The eye base in 'Frankie Girl' is a bit like benefit lemon aid but with a bit of shimmer - they had all the eyeshadow shades but none of the blushes or lip products - I'd like to try the cream blush if they get them in for £1!


 From superdrug I bought 3 travel minis for £3  for my weekends away to Southhampton and Brighton this summer (what's in my travel bags coming soon x). I found the Sure deodorant - Dove green tea and cucumber is my favourite but I couldn't find it so I settled for this. Batiste is great if I don't want to wash my hair and I won't be for 1 night away so I bought this travel size in floral and flirty blush. Then this 7 pack of the simple face wipes will work as a makeup remover for travel - I've heard good things :) Next is the NYC Nail Polish in Raindrop -  a sort of Tiffany blue that is perfect for summer! Two coats is enoguh for full opacity. Then I bought another Look Lip Liner - this one is in Petal Nude a really pretty pink. B.Pure Micellar Water is my fave and I need back ups - it's on offer too so I'd better stock up!
 

 From Primark I found this gorgeous vest like my one with butterflies on. This is a sheer material and can be worn on its own but I like to wear them with bandeus underneath. It has purple and red roses over it in a sort of cross-stitch pattern and green leaves with pops of orange - super light and cute! I found this foldable shopping bag - I have a blue one and this one will be for my dad when he goes to the library.
I also bought some more cotton pads - these ones are the best value at £1 for 160. I almost fainted when I found this cute makeup bag as it's exactly what I have been looking for - it hangs up and has 3 clear compartments - perfect for travel. It was so much cheaper than other ones I've been looking at as it was only £4 - brilliant!


I hope you enjoyed this haul - follow me on bloglovin' (to the right) to be kept up to date with new posts! What have you bought recently?

Love, Lizzie x


Fashionista Blush Palette Review and Swatches | London, New York, Rose Thrill, Cinnamon


 My fashionista blush palette is well-loved and I use these colours all the time - I'd definitely recommend them!
I thought I'd swatch my palette - 4 shades that are all different but gorgeous!

 London
This orangey peach blush is one of my favourites and I wear it all the time + I had to get it because it's called London and I live in London LOL!
 Rose Thrill
A super pigmented hot pink that is really bright looks fabulous - you should use a light hand otherwise we'll end up looking like Aunt Sally.

 New York
The recommendations of MissBudgetBeauty swayed me into choosing this and I love it for glowy cheeks - this is good if you have a heavy hand as it is not too pigmented.

 Cinnamon
I love this for natural looks - it's a warm brown pink shade that is lovely for pale skin tones


Hope these swatches helped you - I'd buy your palette now as Fashionista and MUA have combined and there's a huge sale!
Love, Lizzie x


MUA Artiste Collection | Review and Swatches

 I've had this for a while and thought it was time to review.
MUA is a really affordable brand and one of my faves but this was a little disappointing.


 First - this palette seems good for travel but the eyeshadow colours are too bright - there needs to be more neutrals!!! Second - the bronzer is so orange it makes me look like a tangerine! And third - the blushers are so similar I don't need both!


As you can see the pigmentation is a bit 'meh' and the whole top row are all vigurously swatched and still 'meh'!

I wouldn't take this on holiday as the shades don't work for me... I wish it did but I felt like this didn't live up to my expectations.
:(

Hopefully this helped you!
Love, Lizzie x

Magazine Freebies/Free Gifts July 2013 | Ren and Lancome Samples with Red Magazine

 I love samples and mostly choose my magazines on the free gifts with them (sad but true.) This is an amazing deal - Red Magazine costs £3.90 and the full sizes of these altogether cost £72! 

You recieve:
REN Rosa Centifolia Cleansing Gel 15ml (£17 for 150ml)

For Normal Skin - a rose infused facial cleansing gel that will leave your skin thoroughly cleansed, refreshed and soothed.
Results: Gently removes dirt and pollution; balances, tones and smoothes.

REN Frankincense Revitalising Night Cream 3ml (£32 for 50ml)

A night cream formulated to hydrate, recharge and revitalise the skin overnight leaving it looking radiant, smoothed and beautifully healthy.
Results: Improves vitality and radiance; skin feels softer, firmer, smoother; reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

REN Vita-Mineral Day Cream 10ml (£25 for 50ml)

For Normal Skin - a moisturiser formulated to leave skin optimally hydrated and looking beautifully healthy, energised and radiant.
Results: Hydrates and replenishes; skin looks revitalised, toned and healthy; protects against free radicals to combat the signs of ageing.
PLUS:

LANCOME Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concerntrate 1ml (£58 for 30ml)

New Advanced Génifique helps restore youthfulness by improving the appearance of 10 clinical signs that define a youthful-looking skin.
Encapsulating biotechnology derived ingredients, its new patented formula feels incredible to the touch. See and feel the results.
Benefits: Smoothes Fine Lines and Deep Wrinkles, Boosts Radiance, Clarifies and Evens Skin Tone, Improves Skin Texture, Increases Elasticity and Tonicity, Firms Skin, Hydrates

I may give this to my mother - I don't really need to 'restore youthfulness' at 13!


I'll definitely use the REN samples on weekends away - they'll be fun to try. It's a great deal and I'm sure I'll enjoy these products!

Natural Collection Blushers SWATCHED - Dupes for MAC Blushers??? | Dusky Pink, Peach Melba, Pink Cloud, Sweet Cheeks, Sugar Plum, Rosey Glow

 I love Natural Collection as a brand - they're cheap and, with the exception of a few misses, have some really impressive products. There are a few dupe-y products in their line including a dupe for MAC Satin Taupe and a few amazing lipsticks.
Today I'll be swatching and reviewing their blushes - I own every shade and wear a NC blush most days. The shades look fairly similar swatched but on the cheeks they look different, though I don't think you need every shade! They are creamy and have a lasting power of around 5 hours.

THE FACTS
They cost £1.99 each
They come in 6 shades
They are available at Boots
They are fragrance-free
ALL shades are matte

 Dusky Pink is a rosey pink colour that leaves your cheeks glowy.

 Peach Melba is raved about in the blogging community - it is a subtle peachy colour.
DUPE FOR: MAC Melba
 Pink Cloud is a light pink colour - possibly the least pigmented but lovely for no makeup-makeup looks.
DUPE FOR: MAC Well Dressed

 Sweet Cheeks is a gorgeous pinky-coral. The most pigmented, this is to be used with a light hand!

 Sugar Plum is a lovely warm brown shade that is perfect for contouring the face.
DUPE FOR: MAC Harmony

Rosey Glow is very similar to Dusky Pink but is a little more brown-toned. If you own one, you don't really need the other.


I hope this review/swatch post was helpful - leave me a comment saying which colour is your favourite/what blush dupes you have!

Love, Lizzie x

L'Oreal Rouge Caresse Lipstick in Tempting Lilac | Swatch and Review

 

I love me some balmy lipsticks - these L'Oreal Caresse ones are so much smoother and more pigmented than the lip butters by Revlon!
I need to expand my collection!

The shade I own is Tempting Lilac; a pretty, pinky-purple shade that is really natural and gorgeous in all seasons.

I recommend these to all of you lip butter fans - they are fabby! Dating Coral and Sweet Berry - you will be mine!

Love, Lizzie


Rouge Caresse Lipsticks £7.99 from Boots and Superdrug.

My Most-Used/Everyday Makeup Brushes #1 | Real Techniques, Tiger, BellaPierre, elf

So I haven't talked about brushes too much on my blog before so I thought I'd start with a simple 'My Everyday Brushes' post - I hope you enjoy.

I love makeup brushes and always like finding good deals and bargains. Real Techniques is my favourite brand as they're really affordable and made of synthetic materials (talkon?). I love them and cannot recommend them enough. This ebay seller makes dupe brushes if you're interested in those or cannot stretch to the RT ones.


Face Brushes (left, top-bottom)

Real Techniques Powder Brush - £12.99 from Boots
This is so soft and big a fluffy that it coats my face in powder in four sweeps!

Real Techniques Blush Brush - £9.99 from Boots
I love this for powder blush and bronzer as it's big enough to provide an even wash of colour without being too big so that is covers my entire cheek in patchy pink! An essential for all beginners, it can be used for powder, blush, bronzer and even highlighter!

Real Techniques Buffing Brush - Core Collection £21.99 from Boots
First I used this for foundation - now I use it for cream blush as it buffs it in naturally and leaves a really even finish.

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush - £9.99 from Boots
An amazing brush for foundation as it applys it naturally and evenly (3rd time, now!). The perfect brush for buffing and painting on foundations!

e.l.f studio stipple brush - £3.75 from eyeslipsface.com
This is my go-to for lighter coverage foundations/bb creams as it leaves a really dewy finish and doesn't cake my face in makeup, which is never a good look!

Real Techniques Detailer Brush - Core Collection £21.99 from Boots
I love this for pinpoint concealing - great for more natural looks and for lip colours. A real must-have brush.



Eye Brushes (left to right)

Real Techiques Base Shadow Brush - Starter Set £21.99 from Boots
This is my cheaper alternative to the MAC 217 - it is fluffy enough for blending but dense enough for packing shadow onto the lid. I love this for quick, everyday eye looks.

Bella Pierre Eyeliner Brush - £14.99 from bellapierre.co.uk
I love this for my eyebrows and for eyeshadow as eyeliner
on my upper lash line - it is very dense and easy to use for precision.

e.l.f eye crease brush - £1.50 from eyeslipsface.co.uk
This is fab for putting colour on the lower lash line - the perfect size, density and handle length for the perfect application. For £1.50 it really can't be beaten!

Bella Pierre Eyeshadow Brush - £14.99 from bellapierre.co.uk
I love this for putting colour in the crease as it fits right in there and works a treat - found mine at TKMaxx!

TIGER Flat Brush - £1.00 from Tiger Stores
For cream shadow this is great as it applys a wash of colour without it looking patchy. A great cheap brush.

TIGER Spoolie - £1.00 from Tiger Stores
A spoolie is a necessity as it combs through my unruly brows perfectly leaving them normal-looking - this one is really soft too!


I hope you enjoyed this blog post - any suggestions please email me or leave a comment below, I'll always reply!

Love, Lizzie x

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