Boots April Wishlist

I've walked round Boots so many times this past week, meeting up with friends in town for a wander and a shop, adding things to the wish list of what I could buy all the things I really need!

Some of these might become mine by the end of the month, who knows but all of them will be mine at some point!

First up - Smashbox Full Exposure Palette - £36 , how gorgeous is this palette?! I've read every review that’s popped up in my feed, swatched it in store 4 times and had the MUA on the counter do a look with one but I've yet to part with my money. It’s such a lovely collection of colours, perfect for the types of looks I normally wear. Next, Ojon Damage Reverse Treatment - £34, my poor hair is very dry at the moment, having just added a fresh ombré to it hasn’t helped so I need something like this to bring life back into it, and also it smells amazing! Benefit Big Easy Multi-Balancing Complexion Perfector - £27.50, another product from Benefit, another one I've read every review of that pops up, this is perfect for me as its supposed to be perfect for oily skinned gals like me. Finally, Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water - £4.99. The cheapest of the bunch but something I keep looking at as a replacement for Bioderma, something for in my gym bag to get ready quickly or just to take my makeup off quickly before the end of the day.

I think some of these needs to be in my collection ASAP, which bits are you after this month? Xx

Advent Door 8 - FOTD Christmas Shopping

So the Christmas shopping has been started, some gifts purchased and wrapped. I decided to brave the shops in Watford last weekend, and this is the make up I wore for the day. I wanted my make up to be natural-ish, but still with a flawless base and the focus on eyes.

I used Benefit's Hello Flawless foundation as the base, buffed into the skin with the Real Techniques Buffing Brush. It's a good foundation that lasts well in the stressful shopping situation. On my cheeks I've got a light dusting of Bella Bamba, also from Benefit to give a nice rosy flush.

On the eyes I have MUA's Eye Primer, MUAs Undressed Too palette and Smashbox HyperLash mascara.  Topped off with Benefit Browzing, its just a quick look for those days I don't want too much make up but to still look nice and not scare the general public.

Just a quick FOTD, I tend to wear this a lot for work as well. 

What do you wear when you're out shopping? xx

Sunday Make up Shake Up #21

  

Last week was a tough one, school hasn't been going so great, just when I think I've got the hang of Y6 something comes and pulls me back down. So I'm so glad to leave that week behind and move onto a new week, with some new picks from the makeup collection!

- Soap & Glory Wizard of Flaws Concealer - I can't remember when I got this, but having played with it this weekend I quite like it, not too dry but not too oily, hopefully it can stand up to the heat at work!

- Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation - The stress at work has taken its toll on my skin so I need a bit more coverage, plus this lasts really well.

- Blink and Go eye palette - This was in a Glossy box way back when and it hasn't been given much love as the colours are quite dark, but I fancy playing with them a bit at school.

- Smashbox Hyperlash Mascara - A good little mascara that creates the illusion of fuller, longer lashes on my short stubby ones!

- Collection Fast Stroke - I can't stay away from this, in need of a more dramatic eye this week - a bit like war paint.

- Benefit Bella Bamba - Love the rosy glow this gives, it’s just an all-round lovely blush to use!

- Rimmel Scandal Eyes Eye Kohl - to balance out the darkness, a nice nude liner to make me look awake, even if I'm not!

Hopefully this week will be a better week.

Which bits have you tried recently? How was your week? xx

Sunday Make Up Shake Up #20

Evening all, hope the weekend has seen you well - I've spent the day planning, marking and cooking for the week ahead - lots of recipes coming up in the next couple of weeks! 

This week at school should be a busy one, so I've picked things that I know will stick around on the skin for a long period of time:

- Smashbox Studio Skin Foundation - I love this for when I know I'm having pictures taken, no flashback, even coverage and suitable for my stressy skin at the moment.

- Benefit Erase Paste - Stressy skin means a high coverage of concealer is needed, so out comes this! With a dusting of powder this is great for under eyes and over spots.

- Benefit 10 Box Blush - Contour and blush in one box, an oldie but a good one, I've had this ages and its still going strong, I really should show it more love.

- MUA Undress Me Too Palette - This has sat unloved for a while, having used it today I don't know why I've missed the one out for so long, but its back and better then ever!

- Jelly Pong Pong Fairy Lashes - No idea what this is like, it was in a Glossy Box and so I thought I would give it a try!

- Seventeen Photo Flawless Liner - This has always been a good liner, it lasts,  not too dark or too light and photo's really well.

There are my picks for this week, lots of things I can't wait to play with this week, what bits have you picked for this week? Have you picked any of these before? xx

Wishlist - Christmas With Smashbox

Incase you missed it, Xmas is officially 6 weeks away today! If you didn't care about that then this post is not for you. My inbox is slowly filling up with Xmas collections from my favourite brands, a lot of my time is now spent looking at them all and my letter to Santa is getting longer by the day.

Incase you missed it, Smashbox have released their Xmas Collection, the gorgeous Wondervision Collection. 

Wondervision LipGlosses Set - £19.00

"Get Glossed! A limited-edition set of our luxe, high-shine glosses in the season's most stunning shades. Include 5 shades of Lip Enhancing Gloss Shades: Pout, Radiant, Tease, Luster, Ruby" 

Smashbox Wondervision Brush Set - £48.00

"Our signature brushes dressed up in chrome, just for the holidays! Swipe, sweep and blend like a pro with this limited-edition set—all wrapped up in a super-luxe clutch."

Wondervision Eye Set in Cosmic - £35.00

 "See yourself in Wondervision! Bursts of color at every turn reveal a range of finishes from matte to metallic for eye looks that are all your own" Contains 6 Shades, Waterproof Eyeliner in Onyx, Full Exposure Mascara and a Zipped Makeup Bag

 Wondervision Eye Set in Sparks - £35.00

 "See yourself in Wondervision! Bursts of color at every turn reveal a range of finishes from matte to metallic for eye looks that are all your own" Contains 6 Shades, Waterproof Eyeliner in Onyx, Full Exposure Mascara and a Zipped Makeup Bag

Wondervision Mega Palette - £49.00

"Create multi-faceted looks from subtle to sexy! This mega palette is bursting with color—34 hues for eyes and cheeks, all in a range of finishes from matte to metallic. Contains 30 colours for eyes, 4 blushes and a Get the Look tutorial card"

I have fallen totally in love with the Mega Palette, if no one buys me this for Xmas, this may have to be a present to myself from myself! I love the whole collection, yes they are more pricey, but its Xmas so why not splash out! 

What do you think? Which bits would you pick? xx

Advent Door 14 - Smashbox Try It Kit

Evening lovelies, 

Hands up if you love a beauty freebie? Well, grab a lovely friend and head over to Smashbox counters in Boots for a make-over session and register your details to pick up this kit.

Each kits contains:

• Photo Finish Foundation Primer 7.lml


• Photo Finish Lid Primer 0.5ml


• Limitless Eye Liner in Onyx 0.8g


• Hyperlash Mascara in Blackout 4ml


• Lip Enhancing Gloss in Illume 4.2ml

Each of these are minis, which are great for trying out something new if you've not tried any of the Smashbox products.

I love the liner and both of the primers as they grip to the skin and don't budge all day or night. I love these and will look at buying the full sizes when I need them!


So head down to Boots before Dec 31st with a bestie and grab one of these :)


Have you tried anything else from Smashbox? xx