Sunday, April 3, 2011

Collective Haul

Here are some things I've recently purchased!


Lightening Touch in '04' - The Body Shop 
£14.00

Lightening Touch in '04' - The Body Shop
£14.00
 This Illuminator is a god send! It not only brightens the eye if used on its own, it can be used as an eyeshadow primer! It made the eyeshadow look SO vibrant when I tested it at the store, I instantly fell in love with it. All you have to do is add a very small amount to the eyelids and spread it around, exactly how you would with an eyeshadow primer. The good thing about this is it can be used as both a primer and something to brighten your eyes if eyeshadow is not being used. 


Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel eyeliner in '01 Black' - Maybelline
£7.99


Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel eyeliner in '01 Black' - Maybelline
£7.99
So I won't go as far as to compare this to my favorite gel liner, the MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack. It's a really good liner though. It's smooth, easy to apply, it's almost as dark as the Fluidline and the brush that comes with it is amazing! I liked it more than I liked my Bobbi Brown eye liner brush. This product is cheap, lasts long, both on the eyes when applied and quantity-wise, is easy to use and looks great! I would definitely recommend this.



Water based Finishing Power - Sleek
£7.29
I'm not blown away by this product to be honest. I haven't noticed a difference between the finishing of the make up on my face when I use this and when I don't. Sometimes I feel like it even makes me look a little white? Like that white that you see in photos when you've used a foundation with too much SPF. Yeah, not a good look. You can give it a shot though, might work differently for you! 




Shimmer Cubes eyeshadow quad - The Body Shop 
£5.00


Shimmer Cubes eyeshadow quad - The Body Shop
£5.00


From left to right - 'Sea Shell', 'Emerald Sea', 'Hushed Orchid', and 'Sparkling Sky'
£5.00
I am so glad I got this little palette because the colors are SO gorgeous! I have brown eyes, and every single color complements my eyes so beautifully. You could either add jut a touch of it or build it up. The cubes are quite large, so you get a good amount of each color. They're perfect for spring. 




Shine Free Primer - No7
£11.00
I've never used a make up base before, so this was my very first experience with it. My make up did stay on longer than usual, which is when I don't use the base. The only thing I don't like about it is that it can be harsh on your skin. By harsh I mean if you rub it in, it burns a little. I was a bit more gentle with it after that and it doesn't burn anymore. 


Liquid Eyeliner - The Body Shop
£9.00
I love this eye liner! Both the brush and the product are wonderful. The brush makes it so easy to apply (things can get very messy with a liquid liner) and the product itself is very black and stays for ages and ages. 


Plump and Pout Gloss in 'No 05 Dark Brown' - BeautyUK
£1.49 


Plump and Pout Gloss in 'No 05 Dark Brown' - BeautyUK
£1.49 


Plump and Pout Gloss in 'No 05 Dark Brown' - BeautyUK
£1.49
I love this lip gloss! The color is so pretty and suits me well. I'm very picky with glosses and only like to wear certain colors. This one does not stay on very long, but hey, can't complain about a good color for under 2 pounds.


Photoready Foundation in '010 Caramel' - Revlon
£9.99
This foundation is one of the best I've used. It's light to medium coverage and looks so great on. It has a glowy finish that makes my dull skin look radiant, and adds a little bit of color too. It has a pump which is the easiest to use when it comes to foundations as it saves the mess that you tend to get with a simple bottle. I mix it with a bit of my moisturizer and apply it all over my face, job done! I would definitely encourage you to try this out. 



Heat Defense Hair Spray - Tresemme
£4.99


Heat Defense Hair Spray - Tresemme
£4.99
My hair definitely looks healthier after I've started using this. It's also much softer after after I straighten it. Probably no different than any other heat protectant?




Bronzing Powder in 'Peaux mates/ halees' - Bourjois
£6.99


Bronzing Powder in 'Peaux mates/ halees' - Bourjois
£6.99
Out of all the products on this list, this is my absolute favorite. I can honestly say no other bronzer has impressed me as much as this one has. It is the perfect color for medium to dark skin (they come in 3 different shades, but correct me if I'm wrong), and adds the most amazing bronzed glow to your face. It doesn't smell like chocolate but smells good. Ahhh I love it! I had my eye on it ever since it came out, and I'm so glad I bought it! Try this try this try this!




Eyeshadow Blender brush - The Body Shop
£9.00

Eyeshadow Blender brush - The Body Shop
£9.00


Eyeshadow Blender brush - The Body Shop
£9.00
I've recently started experimenting with lots of eye shadows and was in need of a good blending brush which wasn't too expensive. This brush is great and only 9 pounds! I say go for this if you're looking for something good but not as expensive as high end brands.



Fast Stroke Eyeliner in 'Black 1' - Collection 2000
£2.99


Fast Stroke Eyeliner in 'Black 1' - Collection 2000
£2.99
I wanted to see if I could find a good alternative for the liquid eye liner from The Body Shop, so I decided to try this. I think sometimes you have to pay a little more money to get the better stuff. The applicator is just bad, and the product isn't too great. 




Radiant Highlighter - The Body Shop
£11.00


Radiant Highlighter - The Body Shop
£11.00
A highlighter adds that glow to your face, and every girl should own one. It makes your cheekbones look higher, nose look sleeker, and can even be applied under the highest point of your brows to give the effect of a face lift. This one from The Body Shop is great. A little expensive for a highlighter, but it has a lot of product and will last you very long. You only need a very small amount for each application!




Quick Cover concealer in '07 Dark' - No7
£8.00


Quick Cover concealer in '07 Dark' - No7
£8.00
I am still on a mission to find a good drugstore concealer. I had a 5 pound voucher for No7 products, so decided to give this one a go. It's good, very creamy, but not great. I apply a good amount, but it still doesn't manage to cover my under eye circles very well. It's not very dark under my eyes, but I do need to use a little concealer. I find that it's creamy when I apply it, but when I start rubbing it in with my fingers, it feels a little chalky. I'm not blown away by it, but it's okay. If anyone has any suggestions for a good concealer, please let me know!


Apricot Scrub - St. Ives
£4.38


Apricot Scrub - St. Ives
£4.38
Face scrubs are always a good idea. My skin always feels so soft and looks refreshed after I use this one from St. Ives. It feels like you're scrubbing away a layer of dirt from your face, which I  love. I bought the wrong one by mistake. I need the one for all skin types, but picked this one, which is for oily/ blemished skin, up by mistake. Facial scrubs FTW! 




Effet Smoky Eyeliner in '76 Ultra Black' - Bourjois
£5.49


Effet Smoky Eyeliner in '76 Ultra Black' - Bourjois
£5.49


Effet Smoky Eyeliner in '76 Ultra Black' - Bourjois
£5.49


Effet Smoky Eyeliner in '76 Ultra Black' - Bourjois
£5.49
Hands down, best eye liner ever. Bourjois is the brand I go to when I want a dark eye liner that stays on for a good amount of time. I used to use one from Bourjois which is very dark, and this one is a new high for the brand. It's so creamy and easy to apply, and the smudging brush works wonders. It's not like a regular smudger, it's like a brush with fine hairs. Smudgers tend to absorb some of the applied product, and this brush is fantastic because it doesn't absorb any. Once again, best eye liner ever!


Blush in '72 Tomette' - Bourjois
£7.49


Blush in '72 Tomette' - Bourjois
£7.49
I think orange tone blushes complement medium to dark skin tones much more than pink tones. So, I went hunting for one. This one is from Bourjois (I am seriously starting to love this brand), and it the perfect orange tone. It looks like it could be very shiny, but when applied, it looks mostly matte with very little shimmer in it. Love this thing. I wish it had more product in it though, the size is much smaller when compared to blushes from other brands. 





Carbon Black Eye Definer (Smudger) - The Body Shop
£8.00


Top - Effet Smoky in '76 Ultra Black' - Bourjois
£5.49


Bottom - Carbon Black Eye Definer - The Body Shop
£8.00
This eye liner is great when it comes to color pay off, but it's not as creamy as the Bourjois eye liner and does not stay on as long. It has a smudger at the end, which is nice, but once again, the Bourjois smudger just works so much better. This one is more pricey, too! 


So this is it for now, hope you enjoyed this little haul!


Thanks for visiting!



4 comments:

  1. Looks like you've got a good haul! I'm glad you like most of 'em! Now for me to try 'em out....

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  2. I sure did! Hope you found the reviews useful :)

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  4. Wow this is so nice, thank you so much! :D

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