I went shopping!

Again, I am sorry for my prolonged absence. I think I need to accept I can't do everything, and my final year of uni needs to come first. I am feeling a little snowed under with my dissertation, 12,000 words! As I am studying Nursing, I chose to do my dissertation on Eczema, specifically looking at if eczema patients health needs are being met, and the nurses role in this. I know some of you have eczema, so any opinions or experiences about this would be greatly appreciated, annapinkpompoms@gmail.com, if you are so inclined.

Anyway, I did manage to sneak in some cheeky shopping trips, this one being in Boots and Superdrug, when I had a little time to spare between uni and a meeting. Does anyone else do that? Just pop in to Boots for a browse, and come out with loads. (I suspect the answer is yes, this is why we are beauty bloggers).

Nothing too excessive, as there was a 3 for 2 on 17. You may notice most of the things I buy are in some kind of offer, I think this is how I justify it. I realise this makes no sense, as it means I buy more to get the offer. Ah well. The sleek blush and vaseline were full price, but I wanted to try them both as they were new, another terrible trap I have fallen into since blogging.

 The sleek blush is in pomegranate. I know everyone has been talking about rose gold, and how lovely it is, but they were sold out when I was in. Just means I can buy another. This was £3.99, but if you join Sleeks facebook page they are giving out a 50% off code this thursday.

The vaseline with cocoa butter is the latest addition to their lip therapy range. Its odd, I have at least 3 tins already (orginal, rose and aloe), which I don't even really like, yet I couldn't resist this! I love the smell of cocoa butter, and although this is a little artificial, it is still nice. I think it feels nicer on the lips than the other kinds too. It cost £1.89.

From the 17 range I got eyeshadows in statuesque (left) and gold emerald. The blush is plum puff. I find myself buying more 17 these days, I think they have really upped their game. The eyeshadows and blusher were £3.49  each, but like I said, 3 for 2.

(L-R Sleek Pomegranate, 17 Plum Puff, 17 statuesque, 17 gold emerald)

Sorry about the terrible swatches, I never seem to get home before its dark these days. This is no way does the sleek blush any justice. Its a deep colour, with just the right amount of shimmer. I have been loving wearing this. The 17 blush isn't as exciting, but will be good for a toned down look. I love the 17 statuesque, its a lovely creamy metallic browny bronze. I am a little disappointed with gold emerald. I wanted a nice gold for the festive season, but its not very pigmented or as metallic.

Can you recommend a good bargain gold eyeshadow?
What have you been buying recently?


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