Last week I went shopping with a few friends in town and of course had to pop into the local Boots. Within my friendship group I am known for never being able to leave this heavenly shop without spending some money. I guess I just love make-up and beauty too much. I had my eye on a few things and I decided to splash out and get them. I do spend most of my money on beauty and make-up products and I'm starting to build up a good collection. So here you go, four of my favourite buys from last week's shopping (I did buy lots more, but thought the post would become slightly tedious and boring if I listed all).
By the way, I used my iPad to take the pictures as my camera is in the shop getting fixed, so sorry for the bad quality and spacing!
Here's what I got :
- Real Techniques Blush Brush
- "Woodwinked" MAC Eyeshadow
- Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint in "Blue Grape"
- Soap & Glory Lid Stuff Pallette in "What's Nude"
| I'll start with the brush. Now I'm sure you have heard of Real Techniques and Sam Chapman, who is the talented lady who created them, and if you don't then please research them because they are both absolutely incredible. The brushes are made out of synthetic bristles which are so soft and easy to clean. I have the Core Collection and now this blush brush and there is no doubt that I will be buying more in the very near future. They are all so versatile and easy to use, giving your face an almost air-brushed look. |
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| Real Techniques Blush Brush - £9.99 |
The brush that I got the other day was the blush brush and I have used it everyday since. However, I don't use it for my blusher as I am quite happy with the blush brush that I have at the moment, but I do use it to powder my face. It is the perfect size to reach the places where the powder is needed without making my make-up look 'caked' on. I use it around my T-Zone, under my eyes and over my eyes, or the places that look the oiliest. At £9.99, it is a brilliant price for what you are paying for and I highly advise you to get one.
Next to the MAC Eyeshadow in "Woodwinked". Now, before you rejoice about the fact that there are MAC counters in Boots - there aren't. I got this at my local MAC shop on the same day and thought I would write about it as, for me, this is such a momentous occasion.
 MAC Eyeshadow in "Woodwinked" - £12.50 |
| Woodwinked is the most incredible eyeshadow and probably one of the best selling colours. MAC describes the shade as "warm antique gold" and I would say I agree, however it has slightly more of a brown tone than gold. When blended out on the lid it turns into a gorgeous bronzey, coppery, goldy colour that suits all eye colours and all skin colours. |
I have been looking at this shadow for a while and I did have reservations about whether it would suit my blue eyes (FACT OF THE BLOG POST), but it ABSOLUTELY does! It particularly suits blue eyes due to the coppery colour. The shade is perfect for both day and night so I truly advise you to get it. I am more a fuss free make-upper and by no means am I a guru at it, so when something as simple as putting a colour on your lid and blending out without having any complicated techniques is put in front of me, it appeals to me greatly. With a £12.50 price tag, this was a slightly bigger investment for me, especially as a 15 year old, but I recommend it. This is my first MAC eyeshadow and I think it is the perfect one, particularly for a beginner like me, as it is so easy to use and incredibly versatile.
Onto the nail polish. Firstly, I am going to say that I have an OBSESSION with nail polish and I have loads. I probably buy one or two a week. When the Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paints came out I fell in love, not only with the beautiful colours nor the affordable £3.99 price, but the lovely thick consistency of the polish itself.
 Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Pain in "Blue Grape" - £3.99 |
| I have worn this polish everyday since I got it. The colour is so gorgeous and summery and I have had so many compliments. It stayed on for a good four days (with using both a top and bottom coat) and the shine lasted with it. At such a low price there is no point taking another thought about whether to buy it or not. Well done Mr Barry M! |
Lastly, I bought the Soap & Glory Lid Stuff Palette in "What's Nude". This was an impulse buy and to be honest I don't regret it. I'm just starting to enter the world of eyeshadow and the MAC shades have been on my mind, as well as the price tag, so when I saw this palette it seemed perfect and so far it more or less is.
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| Soap & Glory Lid Stuff Palette in "What's Nude" - £10 |
I was looking for a dupe for Satin Taupe by MAC and I think that I have found it in this palette. It is an eyeshadow quad with the colours "Vanilla", "Pink T", "Mud Honey" and "Aubersheen".
"Vanilla" is a matte, creamy coloured shade that is perfect for the inner corners of the eye, under the eyebrows on the brow bone or just as a base.
"Pink T" is another matte colour, but this time in a pale pink. I use it as an overall lid shadow and it gives the perfect and subtle look that can be left as is or jazzed up a bit with a darker shade, making it brilliant for a simple day look and gorgeous night look.
"Mud Honey" is, like the last two, matte and it is a dark brown colour that is great for creating a smokier eye. Just add some to your contour and blend. PERFECT. It can also be used to shade your eyebrows if you have dark hair, like me (WOAH ANOTHER FACT RIGHT THERE).
"Aubersheen" A.K.A Satin Taupe dupe. This shimmery colour makes the simple and subtle matte smokey eye that the other shadows create POP. This shade is similar to "Mud Honey", however it has a more reddy tone to it and is obviously shimmery. I hope you like how I'm adding a 'y' to the end of words.
These four shadows have such a lovely, soft formula that is so easy to blend. Although it is not highly pigmented, for a beginner it creates a great subtle look that won't look too scary and with the price at £10.00 it won't break the bank, especially when you are getting four good eyeshadows.
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That is that. I'm sorry that this has been such a long one, I wasn't expecting it to be, but the four products that I bought are brilliant and I really would recommend all of them.
Hopefully it has been helpful!
Keep peachy,
Girl With A Blog
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