I’ve hit the shops a few times in recent weeks in a bid to cheer myself up – I’ve been a total grump lately. Mr. L says that extra-marital affairs are out so I took comfort in the warm arms of the high street instead.
Here’s what I’ve been indulging in recently…
I repurchased Max Factor Second Skin Foundation (£12.99) today. It’s become an everyday staple… I wouldn’t reach for it on a night out or when I need flawless skin, but for daily wear… it’s a keeper. Doesn’t let me down and evens out my skintone without looking heavily made-up.
Last week, I took a risk on Benefit’s Boi-ing “industrial strength” Concealer (£16.50) and whilst it’s ‘ok’… it’s not wow-ing me. I find it quite dry and hard to blend… plus it emphasises any dry skin around my nose. Coverage is indeed good and lasting power impressive. I think perhaps I would have been better buying this at the start of summer rather than the prelude to Winter.
I can’t stop myself from heading for the makeup aisle whenever I’m in Asda… it’s those George nail polishes (£1.00)! And right now, they’re back on at £1 each. I originally picked up 2 to go towards this year’s Advent Giveaway (yeah, I’m a big spender) but I liked one of them so much, I picked it up for me too! It’s a glass flecked orange that enchanted me in the bottle. Very Hallowe’eny!
Talking of nail polishes, I grabbed the last bottle of Barry M’s new Instant Nail Effects (£2.95) this afternoon. Superdrug was out of stock, but Boots came up trumps! On my way home, I stopped off at Sallys and raided their reduced section for O.P.Is. Only one caught my eye… infact, more than anything… it was the name. “You’re a Doll!” (£3.50) – too cute.
What else…
Also whilst I was in Boots today, I took advantage of the return of the £5 off No7/R&M vouchers and picked up something I’d missed out on last time! Everyone was raving about the deal where you could purchase No7’s new Exceptional Definition (£12.00) mascara and get a lovely Autumnal eye palette (at top of picture) for free. Using the voucher meant that I only had to hand over £7 for both! Bargain! I need a new mascara like I need hole in the head but… um… shhhhhh.
I also sneaked in John Lewis over the weekend and emerged clutching Chanel’s Ombre Essentielle Eyeshadow in Safari (£19.50). I don’t know how it happened… I was just browsing the concession (officer) when all of a sudden I found myself merrily handing over a crisp £20 note and sobbing at the pitiful change I shoved back in my purse.
Lastly, I scored MACs discontinued Penny Shadestick from the CCO last time I was in – which was ages ago… but I’ve only just found it in the bottom of a bag *blush*.
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What have you been buying recently?
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Have been buying the Max Factor Xperience Foundation, Lightweight. Bloody love it, feels so nice on the skin.
Was a toss up between that and the Bio-Detox foundation by Bourjois, but the shade range is just not ever true to my skin.
Also hauled a few of the Nina Ultra Pro’s from Sallys and the pillar box red free Ciate from Marie Claire 🙂
I’ve recently purchased a few Models Own nail polishes which I love, and I’m keen to get my hands on the Barry M Instant Nail Effects.
xo
ahhh, there’s no therapy like retail therapy!
i haven’t been buying anything lately (i curse you, lack of funds!), but i definitely have a few things in mind.
hey, I love love love boiiing concealer, but I would NEVER use it for under eye, around nose etc… the only thing it is (in my opionion) good for is breakouts. It covers a spot like no other!
Isn’t it the best reason to haul? 🙂
My last purchase is le Blanc de Chanel, but I’m allergic to it so it’s going into the blog sales box.
Other than that, I repurchased my Nars Sheer Glow in a different shade, and I got a mini Orgasm nailpolish as a GWP 🙂
“I was just browsing the concession (officer)”
Very funny.
Great loot. I’ve been trying to be good too but sometimes you just need a little haul. Hey, it’s better than drugs, right? =)
You’re A Doll is gorgeous – I love it.
Lately I have been collecting Nars like it’s going out of fashion. And Barry M dazzle dusts. And the usual 3 or so nail varnishes a week. Eek.
awesome haul… i also have second skin foundation its very nice..
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Great haul! Would love to hear / see what the Barry M effects nail polish does? I had a little look at it the other day too but didnt really see hoe it worked or anything so would love to see that.
I had some haulin’ planned for today too cause Ive had a shitty week but ended up not going 🙁 guess thats a good thing.. more make up or clothes is really the last thing I need… but we just keep buying more anyway hee hee
Jane x
Hiya, Great haul – gives me yet more ideas for purchases!!! You might want to seriously give Boots Exceptional Definition mascara a try. OMG, it might just be the best mascara I’ve ever used (Boots, I know!) It is fantastic and I will definitely repurchase.
Debbiexx
Nice haul 🙂 I just bought “Boi-ing” in fair two days ago, and I feel kind of the same about the dryness. I’ve been applying it with my finger though, and I read a review that said this is one concealer that really shines when applied with a brush. Maybe that would help? It really does cover well, especially under my eyes!
I really really really want the No7 eyeshadow palette but I only just bought a new mascara 🙁 sad times x
That eyeshadow palette has wonderful fall colors 🙂 You got it for a good deal too!
I put myself on a no buy for two weeks which ended on Monday so today I purchased a Rimmel blush in Santa Rose 🙂
I have also bought boiiing reccently – it works nicely applied with a small brush – but the dryness issue is still there 🙁 I agree its fab for breakouts though!
You British people with your wonderful drugstore makeup! I’m a little jealous 🙂