BARGAIN BUYS

I adore TK MAXX for everything clothes, shoes and homewares, but what I especially like is there little towers of gifts and beauty items, dotted about the shop floor and on my weekly visit with the hubby (told you I loved the place) I found these little beauties and just had to share.

Double pack of falsies. A French Manicure set and the other set have gold and brown and orange colourful tips. Not that I get to wear nails these days at work but maybe when I get some days off and can give them a whirl. The nails themselves are quite thick and of a decent quality, You know you can tell the really cheap and nasty ones are only going to last you half a day, if that. These ones feel quite strong in the squidge test, so I'll look forward to trying them out. Also great for stocking fillers.
Stay Tuned for more Bargain Buys.

We Love Glamour!!

 

 

 

 

 

As you all know I love a bargain and what better than on Decembers issue of Glamour magazine.

A snip at £2, especially when Nails Inc Nail Varnish is firmly stuck on the front. 4 different colours to collect and to stop myself from buying 4 copies, I spent about 30 mins in Morrisons deciding my favorite. After much delibaration I chose Motcomb Street. In the supermarket light it looked very dark almost black but I could see another colour in it. Looking through the plastic celephane of the magazine and the little box it was in, I was that intrigued that decided this was the one I was taking home and inspecting further.

And i was right, in some lights it looks green and in others blue.

Ive taken 2 pics one with a flash and one without but I cant get a picture of it looking green the light and the camera just cant pick up what my eyes can see, I hope its not just me and other fellow bloggers can see the green otherwise its time to go to specsavers.

As you can see the colour is quite different with the flash.

This picture only has 2 coats on the nail, I think it could do with a 3rd coat. But then the darker you go, you tend to loose the colours in it and ends up looking like another black nail varnish. I for one really like this colour for winter.

 

So already extremly delighted with my new cheap cheap cheap Nails Inc Nail Varnish I decide to have a flick through the magazine with my cuppa.

Now I love a free sample to was chuffed to bits when I cam across this little beauty wedged neatly between the fashion pages...........

Maxfactor FaceFinity All day flawless

This sample comes in the Natural shade 50. This foundation claims to be a 3 in 1. Primer,concealer and foundation.

Now I have done a review on Maxfactor foundations before when I was doing research for Savvyme and picked to test the Ageless Elixir foundation. I did like that foundation at first, but after a few uses found it became greasy, although I soon managed to avoid that just by using a little less.

I like the coverage of the FaceFinity. I can definately see the concealer side to it as I use it on my face, (i'm applying with a Benefit foundation brush) I also like the coverage of the foundation and think it gives an even glow over the skin. I like a matt look so I use one of my faves (featured in an earlier post) Boots Natural Collection Loose Powder, and found that I didnt need much of it which is a bonus as I dont like the caked foundation/powder look. I wore it on a night out and after perusing the pictures of said night (we wont talk about it too much (ouch)) my make up looked pretty good.Ive also worn it today, and its still keeping a good coverage. Now like most Maxfactor Foundations I would say this has got to be in the region of £10.99-12.99 ish, do I like it that much to buy it? I'll let you know when I next go shopping for foundation. But an all round good product.

 

Boudoir Prive Beauty Box November Tried and Tested!

Ok so when I received this box, I said I was going to attempt a video, but I'm too nervous so maybe I'll save it for the next box.
I know I'm a bit late with the Box review but I don't see alot of point in doing the review without testing the products and telling you my thoughts so this months first item is...

Item 1 Dead Sea Spa Magic Silky Smooth Body Lotion.

Ok so the little card that comes with it says: Dead sea minerals are renowned for their therapeutic and cosmetic properties The creamy and silky body lotion will leave your skin feeling deeply hydrated and nourished.
So I had a shower, exfoliated and shaved my legs ready for the trial out of the lotion.
First of all the smell is not overpowering which for a body lotion is good. It has a subtle flowery smell but not a granny flowery smell, quite fresh and plant like (if that makes sense) abit Aloe Veray. It says to apply to damp skin. When applying it rubs in very nicely and sinks into the skin, and left my skin feeling really nourished and soft, overall quite impressed by this, I'm a bit of a moisturiser freak and fairly particular about what I use but I would use this again. I was really impressed by the sample size too, its 50ml so plenty for 2 good moisturising sessions. The actually retail size is 350ml and the price is £7.70 which I think is fairly reasonable.

Item 2 Korres Wild Rose 24 Hour Moisturiser.

A 24 hour moisturiser and brightening cream. The wild rose oil is a natural source of vitamin C and helped repair fine lines and uneven skin tone. The combination of grape seed and phytic acid work together to maintain a youthful complexion.
You just use as a normal face moisturiser after cleansing. At the ripe age of 32 I'm extremely happy to me receiving creams to make me look younger.Ive been using this for a couple of days now i really like it, it isn't too thick like some moisturises and the rose smell is lush.I do think it has given my skin a brightness, but other than that there really hasn't been much to notice in terms of uneven skin tone. I'll keep using it til its gone and let you know if i experience and changes to my skin.  The sample is 10 ml which is a fair amount and the full size product is £19.00 for 40ml.

Item 3 NEW Rahua Voluminous Shampoo and Conditioner

Create thick, glossy and bouncy hair with 100% natural voluminous shampoo and conditioner. The lemongrass and green tea remove excess oils from the hair, whilst Jojoba adds moisture and nourishment.
Ok so I haven't tried this yet, purely because I have really big voluminous hair already, and I recently used a body conditioner from Goldwell the other day (from the feel unique box) and it was awful it coated my hair, it felt like I hadn't washed it out properly and thought I hadn't until my house mate came out the shower and had the same thing. But I will be trying it so I'll let you know when I do.

We got 2 samples of the shampoo which I like as you can have a proper test of it one sachet is never enough. It also came in a nice white organza bag. And its quite a pricey shampoo and £27.00 for 275mls of Shampoo and £28.50 for 275mls of conditioner.

Item 4 Vinies Ayurvedas Soul Luminous Skin Mask

Featured on vouge.co.uk, This mask is supposed to enhance complexion. It contains mint leaf, licorice root and magnolia extract. It says its suitable for all skin types but seen a few of the bloggers I follow have had some trouble with it, saying they came out in rashes or redness. It says to apply to face and neck and let the ingredients penetrate for 3 to 5 mins, then rinse. Personally I love a good facial scrub ( see beauty must haves post) so was excited to use this and as you can see from the picture we received 2 sample pots of 15 gms and considering the full size product is 40gms for £32.85 that's a pretty good sample. It smells really strong, and looks like curry in a pot but nevertheless a good gritty scrub. When applying it it does have a kind of stingy fresh feeling which I imagine is the mint coming through. It does make the skin feel hot but once rinsed leaves you face feeling really fresh. As I said I know a few people had problems with the irritation of the skin with this product but I was fine with it, but suggest that if you are to use this product do a little skin test first.

Item 5 STUDIOMAKEUP Rich Hydration Lipstick Really Red

I got this lipstick in Really Red, I'm assuming everyone got the same colour as the red comes on the picture on the little card menu thingy. So this is our full size product and I have to say at first I was a bit disappointed as I font really suit or like a red lipstick on myself that much. Have only really used a red lipstick for dressing up. But after trying it on I actually was quite surprised. I've taken a picture but I'm not sure it really it shows the pinky pigment in it, which I think is why I like it, as most red lippys I have tried have an orange pigment. This full size product is worth £12.25.

So considering the box cost £10 a month its well worth the price, and so far I haven't been disappointed with any of the boxes. December sees the arrival of Jolie Box who have merged with Boudoir Prive and I can not WAIT to show you the contents of that!!! its immense so come back soon to check it out!!!!

Models Own Misty Grey

Hey Y'all

I do love a nice matt nail varnish, so when I saw this in Boots, I wanted it instantly, but alas I was Christmas shopping with the hubby, and when I picked it up he gave me that look!! (you know the one, the, we are not shopping for you, you should be ashamed of yourself look) So I put it back down. The next day I was sifting through ASOS sale section and found the Misty Grey in the sale for £4 and as hubby was no where to be seen, it jumped straight in the shopping basket. So here it is..
I love the colour and in the winter I tend to wear alot of grey, so matches perfectly with my winter outfits. What I also like about it, is it has no other colours in it, no hint of anything, no shimmer, just grey. This photo was taken last Friday, right after I painted them, its Wednesday today and its time to take it off for the next colour, but also don't think I can go another day without it looking trampy, few little chips, but I think that an acceptable amount of time. To get this colour in the photo above I used three coats.

This Weeks Beauty Must Have

Hey Lovelies..
This weeks Beauty Must Have, is an bargainous item, Boots Natural Collection Loose Powder.
This little beauty is a penny pinching £1.99.

I do like a good powder, but when I'm trying to save some pennies, (Christmas and all that jazz) this is a fabulous replacement. It comes in various shades, my choice is warm translucent. As I have fairly greasy skin, I'm not a massive fan of the dewy look, so like to add some powder to make myself look less shiny. I like a light coverage, not keen on the 'caked' look, I use a big brush around my eyes and a powder puff for the rest of my face. I really like this, 1. I love the price and 2. It lasts pretty much all day, unless 've had a particularly hard stressful rubby face day. And this little pot last a good 2 months. Gotta love a bargain. Let me know your baragin buys!!

Garnier Skin Naturals Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream.

Hello Lovelies

So I was lucky enough to get a free sample of this Garnier Skin Naturals Miracle Skin Perfector, through the many freebie sites I subscribe to, it comes in a little pack with 3 sachet samples and a £1 off voucher.

I used to love to paste my face in foundation when I was younger, cake it right on to hide all those teenage blemishes. I think the turning point for me was my wedding, as I love doing my make up and never like it when someone else does it, I opted to do my own wedding make up. I wanted a real natural look for my wedding, so ended up taking a trip to Benefit, and having a big spend up, this included the You Rebel foundation and Coralista both of which are my absolute favourite items but a little pricey for everyday. With the You Rebel foundation you can wear it on its own to create a dewy look or add some powder for the matt look, this is my preferred look, I tend to think dewy looks greasy, as I do have fairly greasy skin. So when this little beauty popped through my door, I ripped it open immediately and tested it out. Its very similar to the You Rebel in regards to the non caked look, it give a really nice even finish. Its lovely and light and with my must have powder (see next post) it gives a good light coverage without looking too much. The BB is short for Blemish Balm, its a hybrid product which combine the benefits of skincare and make up in one. Use it as a primer or on its own its a very versatile product and one which I will be adding permanently to my make up bag, as its retail price is £9.99. and with my £1 of voucher its quite a saving from the You Rebel. Let me know if any of you have tried a BB cream and what you think!!!

Emma Hardie Amazing Face

So my housemate and I decided that we loved the beauty boxes but there was no point in getting the same one, so I went for Boudoir Prive, (see older posts) and she opted for the Feel Unique Box.
The thing I like about the Feel Unique Box is that it comes right at the beginning of the month. So as I'm still waiting for my November Boudoir Prive Box, Ive been sampling the goodies in the Feel Unique Box,

And I've come across this gem... Emma Hardie Amazing Face. This is what they say about it!!
A luxurious botanical cleansing balm, so pure, silky and hydrating it doubles as a soothing and softening mask and universal rescue balm. Moringa seeds, Wild Sea Fennel and Vitamin E balance, purify and minimise the appearance of open pores, whilst a blend of uplifting Orange, Neroli and Mandarin extracts combine with calming Jasmine and Rose to revitalise dull, dry, dehydrated and mature skins, leaving the complexion clean, soft and exquisitely fragrant. Removes all traces of face and eye make-up

You take a small amount in your had rub it together to make a creamy paste, then apply the cream all over the face rubbing it in, then use the facial cloth that comes with it to rub in and wash off.
I love this product!! After applying the small amount that it says to use, I felt it was enough and using the cloth which has a sort of velvety toweling on one side and a muslin on the other, felt great on my skin and left it feeling really clean and fresh. It also has a nice smell to it, you can really smell the jasmine and the rose. It is great for removing make up. Overall I'm really impressed with this and now just have to save up for the full size one which is about £34 for 100ml, but if you check out the Feel Unique website you can buy it in a set and also get a free gift. Check it out!!! Also get in touch if you tried any other Emma Hardie products I'd love to know your thoughts.