Haul : Beauty products

I went shopping recently and went on a bit of a beauty binge. Let's face it, we have all been there. Aiming to go into a shop to buy one thing, and then come out with a bag full. And it definitely did not help my situation when I realised that Boots had their amazing 3 for 2 deal on.

Maybelline Fit me foundation stick - I should not have bought this! I know that sounds odd, but when I was in the store trying it out on my hand I thought it was a concealer. I have been after a concealer stick for ages and when I tried this out I really liked how it wasn't oily, and felt quite smooth and chalky. But now that I've read the packaging properly I can clearly see that it is a foundation. Silly me!

Collection lasting perfection concealer - I have heard nothing but good reviews on this concealer over the year, so this is why I decided to finally give in and buy one for myself. Fingers crossed it lives up to expectations.

Real techniques expert face brush - I am really into applying my foundation and concealer with a brush recently. I always used to use my fingers just because I always thought it was the easiest way...boy was I wrong. But since, I have applied my foundation with a QVS flat brush, and I have now bought this Real Techniques brush for my concealer. If I like the results, no doubt I'll buy another one for my foundation.

Champneys 6 way nail file - Annoyingly, my nails always seem to grow with a few vertical ridges on them, which means I am constantly maintaining them with a nail buffer to smooth them down. My last nail buffer was a cheapy from Superdrug so it did it's job but didn't last long. This is why I decided it was best to buy this more sturdy one in hope that it will last longer.



Simple pore minimising toning cleanser - You may know already that I suffer from huge and oily pores, which is why I had to buy this to see if it helps minimises them at all.

Garnier BB cream skin perfected - This is my first BB cream that I have bought, and I am surprised I haven't bought one sooner. I like the idea that it replaces your primer, moisturiser and foundation, so it will be perfect to apply on a day when I'm feeling a bit lazy, or just popping into town for a quick visit.

Dove deodorant in 'Pomegranate' and 'Cucumber' - I bought these because they were on sale. I normally go for a Nivea spray but I am so glad I decided to pick these up. They smell so good and they don't even cause those annoying white and flaky marks.

BarryM black nail varnish - I always seem to lose my black nail varnishes and it happened again very recently, so this was the main reason why I entered Boots the other day. I could have picked up any brand of black nail varnish but decided to go for BarryM as they are cheap and cheerful. Plus, I know I will most probably lose it again over a friends house, so I won't be wasting too much money.

Topshop nail varnish in 'Disclosed' and a matte 'Double Denim' - I am really into my blue nail varnishes recently, so when I saw these in Topshop I just had to buy them straight away.

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Wish List : Makeup bags

I absolutely love buying new makeup and wash bags. Any chance I get and I'll be straight down the shops in search of one. It's kind of silly really because no one rarely sees your makeup or wash bag apart from yourself and maybe a few friends and family members. So I suppose I am wasting money on myself and should just rely on one trusted bag, but I just can't help myself. 


The main time that I feel you always need to buy a new bag is when you go holiday. Because of this I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to show you a few that I have been pining over recently.


Notting Hill Rose Cosmetic Bag, CathKidston.com, £12 - 
I am a huge fan of Cath Kidston patterns, and I admit that I do already have a makeup bag of hers. But I was so impressed with the quality of my last one that I am more than happy to buy another. The fact that the bag is made out of oil cloth means it is brilliant with dealing with those foundation stains we all get on the outside of the bag. 

Hearts makeup bag, Alphabetbags.com, £18 -

This simple design is pretty cute and appealing. I actually think that this bag will be the first one I will purchase from this bunch. The quality of it looks ideal when looking at the pictures, and the fact that the cloth is laminated makes it perfect for cleaning the white colour.

Deckchair dogs washbag, Catseyelondon.com, £15 -

This was just too adorable not to post. I am normally so against animal posed pictures on bags because they always look quite cheap and tacky, but this one caught my heart. How adorable. And the fact that they are on deckchairs goes perfectly well with the holiday theme. 

Ted Baker edna washbag, Johnlewis.com, £69 - 

I know this bag is very plain, but I can't help but lust after it. I have been after a leather bag for a while now so that it could always be that one bag I could rely on due to its sturdy material. Yet looking at the cost, I can't help but feel like this bag will never be added to my collection. I am actually so gutted by this. 

Palm tree print makeup bag, Topshop.com, £10 - 

The use of Palm trees on this bag obviously makes it ideal for a holiday. I can see myself already picking out my basic makeup products from this bag. 

Ted Baker sugarsweet makeup bag, Asos.com, £22 -

These type of bags that Ted Baker releases always seem to be quite structured and have a plasticky feel to them. Because of this I am not normally a fan, but the pattern on this one is so pretty with its chalky and pastel floral design that I can't help but want. 

Lovely Jubbly Designs floral rose chintz makeup bag, Notonthehighstreet.com, £14 -

I actually made a cushion out of this green floral fabric, and I am still in love with it to this day. So when I saw the material had been used to make a wash bag I just had to add it to this list. 

Lips washbag, Catseyelondon.com, £15 -

The design of having lips on a makeup bag is quite an old idea, whether it be and picture of actual lips or the lipstick print of lips. But I have realised that I have never actually bought one with this type of design, so when I came across this one I thought it could be the perfect addition to my collection.

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My everyday makeup

I am one of those people who likes makeup, but is never brave enough to experiment with it. Especially for daytime wear. This means that my makeup routine is pretty much applied the same way every morning. Yet for a night out, you will find that I add a few extras to define my features a bit more.

Even though my routine is very basic, I have gathered a very reliable and suitable group of products that I know will give me good results even when my skins feels tired and dry. Because of this I thought it would be a good idea to give you an insight to what I use.

Nivea Express Hydration Primer - You may know that I have already reviewed this product here, and if you have read it then you will know that I love this primer, and can not put makeup on without this base. It is so hydrating and refreshing that my face always feels quite tight and dry without it.

L'Oreal True Match Concealer - Concealer is always a saviour in my life as I do find that I suffer from a few spots every now and then, and due to late nights I always seem to have the dreaded dark circles under my eyes. I'll admit that this isn't a miracle worker, but it is one of my favourite concealers that I have come across. I am hoping to venture out to the shops one day and find a new one that is a bit less oily.

L'Oreal True Match Foundation - I have gone through a lot of foundations in my life. But when I came across this true match foundation I fell in love. Even though I came across a few foundations that matched my skin tone perfectly there was always something that put me off buying a second bottle. This one however, is perfect. It's consistency is pretty thin compared to some previous ones, so it spreads onto the skin easily without feeling heavy. But I do sometimes find this means I have to reapply through the day. The final look is quite dewy, which I am absolutely loving at the moment.

L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Powder - You may have guessed by now that I love this true match range. They all do work well together, but sometimes I think that maybe I should try and widen my range. But saying that, I do love this powder and I do think that I will find it hard to find a better powder. This powder simply smooths out my skin tone over my foundation, and it also makes sure to keep my oily nose under control.

Maybelline Expert Wear Blush - I never go too heavy on the blusher, instead I make sure to just apply one easy swipe on each cheeky to give myself some colour. And seeing that I don't use much of it, this blusher is perfect for me.

Maybelline Volume Express Colossal Smoky Mascara - Finding the perfect mascara has been really hard for me. I must have tried so many different brands and styles over the years but always found that they never did my lashes justice. They either caused my lashes to clump together or just didn't make them look long enough. This Maybelline mascara is most probably the best mascara I have come across so far, but if you have any recommendations then please send them my way!

Natural Collection Liquid Eyeliner - A lot of people are quick to discard the Boots store brand 'Natural Collection' because it's quite cheap. But I think that for quite a cheap brand it actually has some good quality stuff. This eyeliner is perfect, and when I have previously compared to it another more expensive eye liner, I found they did exactly the same job to the same quality.

Natural Collection Solo Eyeshadow - I use this eyeshadow as an eyebrow filler. I find using eyeshadows so much easier to apply with a straight edge brush compared to using an eyebrow pencil. This little tub is really cheap from Boots and it does the job perfectly. So if you're I interested in swapping your pencil for powder the grab one of these as you won't be wasting much money if it doesn't work out for you.

Collection 2000 Clear Mascara - Instead of using this as mascara I use it for my eyebrows. I have long and wispy eyebrows which means they can get a bit out of control. Because of this, this clear mascara is the perfect way of making sure they stay in perfect shape.

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