Collective Haul: Boots and Superdrug

Hi ladies! Today I've got a bit of a collective haul to show you. It's not THAT big, it's just from two trips to Boots and Superdrug, but I figured I'd show you anyways!

Boots:

Before work a week ago or so, I popped into Boots in hopes of finding a moisturiser to replace my almost empty Biore one. While I do rather like the Biore moisturiser, it's a bit pricey for what it is (around 8 pounds and it's a relatively small bottle) so I was sure I could find something similar for less. Of course I grabbed a few other things as well, because I wouldn't be a beauty junkie if I didn't!

Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Nose Pore Strips: 4.59 pounds

I've been curious to try some nose pore strips for awhile now, so I picked up these ones because they were cheap enough! The first time I used them, nothing happened. BUT, the second time I used them with more success. I think the problem the first time was my nose wasn't wet enough. But this time, there was a good amount of dirt pulled out! And don't we all just love the satisfaction of looking at all the dirt we successfully removed from our pores? No? Just me? Haha. Upon looking at reviews, some people said they work even better when you're fresh from a hot shower, because your pores are open, so I'm going to try that next time!

Simple Clear Skin Oil Balancing Moisturiser: 4.07 pounds

In the end, I picked up this moisturiser to replace my Biore one. It was half the price AND you received about 25ml MORE of product. I've used this a couple times now (I'm still scraping out the last bits of my Biore moisturiser because I like to get the most out of a product that I possibly can, hehe) and as of now, I'm quite sure it works just as well as my Biore one, but I'm going to keep using it and see what I think.

17 High Gloss Nail Polish in Sphinx: 3.49 pounds

I couldn't help but grab this nail polish as well. It looked like such a lovely color and 17 are a very affordable brand, so I figured why not! (I say that a lot...)

While I still think it's a gorgeous color, I'm just not sure if it suits my skin tone. What do you think?

Superdrug:

The other day after work I went into town because I wanted to have a look at the new Sleek Primer Palette. I haven't been impressed by swatches online, so I wanted to see for myself. But, when I got into Superdrug I saw that they were all sold out. So I didn't bother swatching the tester because I didn't want to end up loving it and then not being able to buy it! So instead I went over to the Accessorize makeup because I've been dyyyiiiing to try some things from that range for awhile now. Isn't that always the case?

Accessorize Merged Blusher in Starlet: 5.50 pounds

Out of all the products, the merged blushers were the ones I've been wanting to try most. In the end, I picked out this one because I love me some pink blushers. I used it the other day and loved the pink glow it added without making me look like a disco ball or something.

Swatch:

Accessorize Icon Eye Shadow in Champagne: 4.00 pounds

There was a lot of pretty colors in terms of eye shadows, but I decided to grab one that I've actually use. I wore this over MAC's Bare Study paint point the other day and thought it brightened up my eyes. Not as well as Sin from UD, but that's okay!

Swatch:

Accessorize Nail Polish in Storm (bottom) and Magical Mocha (top): 4.00 pounds each

Sorry for the ugly tape marks all over them, but you know how Superdrug are, they tape everything to death. Which is all well and good to stop people from opening them in the store, but it certainly makes it hard to open them once you've bought them....Anyways, I'm slowly building up my nail polish collection and decided to add these two to it!

MUA Mascara in Shade 1: 1 pound

Everyone goes on about how they use this to set their brows and that they love it, so I gave in (I mean, it's only a pound!!) I don't normally do anything with my brows (makeup wise, I mean gosh I'm not an animal, I do pluck them! Haha) but they can go a bit crazy during the day so I figured I'd try setting them bad boys with this! I found that throughout the day they did stay in place so I'm rather impressed.

Well that's it! What have some of your recent buys been? Hope your weekend is going well!!

Poundland & Superdrug Haul

I picked up a few things for a photography project, where I needed to smash up/possibly destroy some makeup (THE HORRORRRR) so I didn't want to use my own, obviously! Haha. But I also grabbed two things for myself and of the things I'm using for the project, I figured I could review for you guys anyways.

MUA Lipstick in Shade 4:

MUA Lipstick in Shade 1:

Swatches:

As you can see, Shade 1 is verrry pigmented, but Shade 4 isn't at all, but I didn't mind, because a pink that bright is a bit scary anyways.

MUA Pearl Eyeshadow in Shade 11 & Wet N Wild Eyeshadow Mono in Sensual Sage:

For being a pound each, they're quite pigmented. Sensual Sage is slightly chalky though.

The final two items are things I grabbed for myself.

Vaseline Rosy Lips Lip Therapy (1.99 pounds) :

This was a bit of an impulse buy, because I saw it at the front when I was checking out. They also have the Cocoa Butter one in tubes now, but I was like "Lauren, you still haven't finished your tin one yet, calm down" so I just grabbed the Rosy lips one because I figured it's a nice way to add a pop of color when I don't feel like applying lipstick, which has sadly been the case lately.

Not sure if I'm crazy about the smell. I know some people love the smell of roses, but to me it's kind of like wearing a perfume on my lips? LOL. I much prefer vanilla smells, etc, on my lips, but I mean, it's not a BAD smell, I'm just not used to it. =) Otherwise, I'm quite pleased with it.

Rimmel Exaggerate Full Colour Lip Liner Definer in Eastend Snob (I've thrown out the receipt but I'm pretty sure this was either 3.99 or 2.99) :

I've also been wanting a light pink lip liner, because the one I have is more of a rose color and doesn't really match the majority of the lipsticks that I actually wear. It looked more like the shade I was thinking of in the store, but when I got home it looked almost lilac? But on the lips it deffo seems like a perfect match for a light pink color. I've paired it with the MUA lipstick in Shade 4 and I think they go amazing together. BUT, right when I went to swatch it, the top bit (it's angled) when bye bye onto the floor, so maybe that says something about the quality, or maybe I was too heavy handed? I prefer it non angled anyways, if I'm honest, so it's no biggie.

My lips lined with the lip liner:

The lip liner + MUA Lipstick in Shade 4 (I think they're a great match!):

MUA Lipstick in Shade 1:

Vaseline Rosy Lips Therapy:

Seeing as the majority of what I got was only a pound each, I'd call this a very cheap haul indeed!

Small Haul!

So I lied, and spent more money, haha, but I just picked up some work hours for this year, so I figured I'd celebrate by spending the money I wasn't making yet, LOL. Good logic, eh?

At WH Smith I picked up this letter holder to use to store my eyeshadow palettes. Sadly, I could of done with two, since I can't fit them all in (poor Kat Von D and Sleek Palette) but it's a start!

It fits my two e.l.f palettes and my Naked palette.

Then I picked up these goodies from Superdrug. LOOK AT THE STICKY CRAP ALL OVER THEM. I finally managed to get most of it off after trying nail polish remover + hot water + elbow grease, but they're still a lil sticky. Wtf Superdrug? What's with that uber secure packaging? Lol. Not cool.

Revlon Lipgloss in Nude Lustre

Since my nude lipgloss from e.l.f disappointed me, I thought I'd try a different one. It's clearly not THAT nude of a color, but I didn't want a concealer lipgloss either, lol.

On me lips:

MeMeMe Beat The Blues in Moonbeam

Ever since I fell in love with the MeMeMe coral blush, I've been wanting to try out more of their items, including the highlighter.

Bourjois Blush in Rose D'or

I've heard good reviews on these blushes, and it looked too pretty to pass up.

Both the highlighter and blush on me:

Then I popped into Boots....hehe.

Natural Collection Moisture Shine Lipstick in Rose Petal

For a 2 pound lipstick, I'm impressed! It feels like a lip balm but with a tint. It's like a verrry nude pink, so I'm not sure I can pull it off without anything over it.

Soo I paired the lipstick with the Revlon lipgloss I got, and I think it's a good match!:

Simple Kind to Eyes Revitalising Eye-Roll On

My eyes always look a bit puffy when I'm forced up early, and since I've started back up uni and work (AKA early mornings) I figured I'd pick this up. I'll do a proper review on it in a couple weeks, once I've been using it and know properly if it works or not.

And that's all! Hehe. Naughty naughty.

Superdrug TINY haul!

While I was out, I really wanted to pop into Superdrug because I've never really looked at their makeup and I know they have some good quality stuff for cheap prices. Sooo I couldn't resist picking up a Sleek palette (cos of all the great reviews) and the MeMeMe blush because I think the boxes are adorable and a much cheaper alternative to Benefit, even if they're blatantly copying, haha. ALSO, they're currently at an introductory price of 6.49 as opposed to 7.99.

MeMeMe Blush Me! in Coral: 6.49

(I can only assume this is a dupe for Benefit's Coralista, but I don't actually own it, so I don't know)

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I'm still new at this whole blush thing, lol, but I really like this product. Besides the adorable packaging, it's a nicely pigmented blush in a gorgeous color. The brush is nice, but a bit too wide for my taste, so I'll just stick to my own! Overall, I'd deffo recommend this product, and already want the others....hehe.

Sleek Divine (Original) Palette: 5.99

I've been wanting a Sleek palette for awhile, so of course it was the first thing I grabbed!

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Top Row:

Bottom Row:

As you can see, the colors are shimmery, pigmented, and GORGEOUS. I am seriously in love with these colors, lol, especially the bottom row. When I swatched the pink color, I let out a little "Ooooh!" I didn't even use any primer when swatching them. I can't wait to use them!!! Hehe.

So that's it! What do you guys think of MeMeMe and Sleek!?