July Favourites

Can't believe its the end of July already! I'll be back at uni in no time. I have been loving a few products this month, so thought i'd share them with you lucky ladies.

HTC Desire- This is one of the most exciting things of this month! I've only had it for 4 days, but I love it! Of course I  had to get a pink cover for it, which was £2.99 from Amazon. The phone itself was free, on a £25 a month contract from Orange. It does just about everything, and I am thinking on doing a review post about it, once i'm used to it. I know I like to hear about other experiences before I commit to something like a phone.

Using 2 Mascaras-  Yeah, old news I know, but new to me! I have been using a lengthening one over a volumising one, in the hope of improving both length and volume. I think I can see the difference, but it could be all in the mind.

Models own blushers-

I know there was alot of interest when Models Own came to Boots, and I managed to resist for a while. I read alot of good things about these blushers, and when I was in and saw a 2 for £8 offer, I could resist no longer. They are normally £5 each. I got warm glow and cheeky pink, and they are both lovely. I will be reviewing these in the new few days.

E.L.F powder and complexion brushes-

Again, old news! Both these brushes are great, the flat topped powder one is amazing for applying liquid foundation, and I like to use the complexion one for powders. I hate to admit it, but until I got this brush, I just used to use the applicators that come in powder! This gives a much better finish. These cost £3.50 each.

Soap & Glory You won't believe your eyes- This is an illuminating under eye serum, which moisturises and  perks up the under eye area, with light reflecting properties. I like to thing it makes me look a little more awake. This cost £9, but there is often 3 for 2 offers on in Boots.

Barry M nail paints-

Now nail varnish isn't really my thing, on account of my nails being bitten and manky. However, I find the summery Barry M colours irresistible. These are mint green, blueberry ice cream, and pink iridescent. I am going to paint my nails nicely, in an attempt to stop the biting. Any tips appreciated. I am already eyeing up the  strawberry and berry ice cream paints too! These cost £2.95 each, and there is an offer of 2 for £5 just now in Superdrug, or spend £6 and get a limited edition nail paint in Boots.

L'oreal Perfect Clean with scrublet-

The one pictured is the exfoliating foaming gentle scrub, but I also have the purifying foaming gel wash. I just love the scrublet. Using it means only a small amount of product is needed, and it leaves your skin feeling smooth and clean. The bristles are rubbery and soft, so feel nice on the skin. These cost £4.99 each, but I got them while on offer. There is currently a boots offer of 2 for £7 on selected L'oreal perfect clean.

NYC Color Wheel mosaic face powder-

These face powders are more of a mix between powder and blusher. I have them in rose glow, and peach glow. The colours blend together, and create a nice colour boost and glow. They come in 6 shades altogether, and cost £3.99, from Superdrug. There is currently a 3 for 2 on all NYC make up.

You will notice I like to get things on special offer! Its my way of justifying my spending, ha!


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Tiny holiday cosmetic haul, and a wee accident...

So, I went into Superdrug today to get my eeny weeny holiday cosmetics, which was fine and dandy. Then, I got lured over to the make up aisle, and just HAD to make a few purchases. My bad.
So lets have a look-

Yay! Aren't they so cute? I put on my Primark sunnies for a size guide. So I got Simple facewash, toner, eye make up remover and moisturiser. Its been years since I last tried simple, but i'm sure it will be fine. I think i'll leave these up at my boyfriends after, save on carting things up there every weekend. I then got Charles Worthington brilliant shine shampoo and conditioner, which I have used before and do like, but seem only to ever buy it in the mini takeaway bottles. If there is some left in these after then they are handy for after swimming and gymming! I also got a mini deodorant, and couldn't resist the tiny cocoa butter.This will be good if I get a bit too much sun again! I already had the Soap and Glory clean on me, from a present, so that was ideal. Its my favourite shower gel, it smells great and leaves my skin soft. Infact, I love all soap and glory, but thats going to be a post of its own! I also got toothpaste which is boring,and still need to get some suncream. I think I will have to much liquids, but I have already planned to get my boyfriend to take some of mine. He doesn't know this yet! This is our first holiday together, I'm so excited!

So that was fine, got all the bits I needed, but did I go to the checkout? No, of course not! Off I toddled to the make up aisle, and came out with this haul-

Woops! To be fair though, they were all cheapies, or on offer. I got an MUA bronzer (£1), to give it a try, in shade 1. It is fairly shimmery, but I suppose thats ok for summer if I don't go overboard. I also got an MUA lipstick in shade 12(£1), which also has a bit of a shimmer, which I'm not sure I like. It seems a little teenage I think, but I'll give it a go and see how I get on. I then got the 2true cheek 'n' lip tint, in blush pink(£1.95). Now, this looks really scary when first applied, but blends in quite well. I think its something I'll need to have a play around with.

Lastly, I got two Rimmel 3in1 powder blushes. These were on offer, down from £4.99 to £2.99. They come in 4 shades, one for each season. These ones are Winter Glow (above right) and Spring Flower(above left). However, I have a slight confession to make, I actually already have the summer and autumn ones, as I got them in the Boots 3 for 2. I really like them, as they have nice colours that can be used seperately, or look great all blended. I'm going to do a review on these once i've given them all a go. I know, not even in the right seasons, how daring!

Right, this seems to have gone on for long enough! I have been really thinking lately about interesting posts I can do, and have started a wee notebook for ideas. I'll try do another one before I head off to Paris.

Bye for now, Anna x