A mini Drugstore Haul...

Naturally, I found myself wandering into Boots the other day and decided to pick up a few new things. I only originally went in for the Nailene Petite Square Falsies (£8.49) and ended up coming out with a few more bits.

I love the Nailene nails, they're my favourite whenever I want to wear false ones. They're completely plain so you can paint them whichever colour you wish and they're actually small enough to fit my nails. I mainly wear false nails because my natural nails are atrocious (working in retail for the past 5 years has completely ruined them) and these just make them look neater. Not to mention, my nail polish doesn't chip. They're small enough that when applied correctly, they can actually pass for real nails.

I also picked up the Maybelline Classic Volume Express Waterproof Mascara (£4.99). I actually picked this up because I was in need of a new mascara and this was only £4.99, it's rare to see a drugstore mascara under £8 - especially from Maybelline. So far, I'm liking it.

I also picked up the Barry M Speedy Quick Dry polish in Pit Stop (£3.99). I loved the shade when I saw it on Jasmine's Instagram so thank you Jasmine for introducing me to this one, I love it. I'd describe it as a greige (a mix between beige and grey) and a really good non-confrontational nude.

To complete my mini shop I picked up the Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Spot Wand (£3.59). A day and night treatment for zits that gives immediate action along with helping heal the blemish. I picked this up because I'd ran out of tea tree oil and I don't like not having some sort of spot treatment on hand - I feel like I'm tempting fate a bit.

I'm actually really impressed with all my purchases and I'd recommend any of them if you were ever looking to spend a few pennies.

Lauren

xo 

A couple of new Skincare Bits...

I haven't blogged for nearly a week - apologies.

I've had so much to contend with in recent days that I feel like the blog has kind of slipped through my fingers a little bit. Also I've not really had decent enough content to include and I don't want to start making this a half-arsed hobby.

Small rant over, the weather's been getting pretty warm here in Manchester (I've not worn a coat these past 2 days) and with warm weather, comes even oilier skin. Not fun.

I picked up the Garnier Moisture Matte Moisturiser (£3.99) recently and decided to give it a go. I'm always a little sceptical about mattifying moisturisers as I've found most just don't seem to do anything. I couldn't grumble at the price and I noticed the difference between this one and others I've tried is the hydration part. This hydrates as well as mattifies - usually mattifying moisturisers (in order to de-shine the skin) tend to dry it out a little, not helpful when you have dry skin as well. 

I love how this one keeps my complexion flake free and over the past couple of days I do think it's helped in combating shine a little. Not as much as I'd like it to, but for £3.99 I'm willing to give it the benefit of the doubt.

Secondly, I picked up the Boots own Simply Sensitive Hydrating Eye Cream (£2.89). I'd been having a bit of trouble with my eye area, I noticed it was getting really dry and my concealer was just looking awful and cakey so I originally picked up Superdrug's own Vitamin E Eye Cream - I would NOT recommend this at all. The first time I used it I suffered a mild allergic reaction - my eyes were sore, red and itchy as hell. I didn't know if it was definitely this product since I'd been using a combination of a few new things so when my eyes cleared up I (stupidly) give it another go. My eyes were worse this time round and I had to have time off work due to the amount they'd swollen overnight. They stayed this way for 3 days - puffy, sore and itchy. I immediately binned that eye cream.

I then came across this one and I love it. I was a little sceptical again because of my last stint with a new eye cream but this one's been lovely. It smoothes, it hydrates and my concealer doesn't cake anymore - and the best part? no nasty allergic reaction.

Lauren

xo

When Boots do 3 for 2...

Ah, the Boots 3 for 2 offer - a.k.a my sworn enemy. I always end up having to pick up something. 

I guess it wasn't all bad since I finally got my hands on the Bourjois Silk Edition Powder (£9.99). I'd been after this powder for months and nowhere seemed to actually stock it on the stands - what a 'mare! Thankfully, they had it online and I managed to pick it up from there. I use the Shade 52 Vanille and so far, it's been a dream to have in my makeup collection.

Secondly, I added another much sought-after item to my basket (and again, one that I couldn't seem to find in any of my local stores) and that's the Revlon Matte Balm in Sultry (£7.99). I fell in love with this colour when I saw it on a friend and from that moment on I had to have it - but I could never get my hands on it. It's a love dusky, Kylie Jenner-esque mauve. 

For my third, final and free thing I thought I'd make use of Sleek. I love Sleek but never really shop their stand much, mostly because it's always surrounded by people or they have nothing on the actual counter - annoying. Their True Colour Lipstick in Dare (£4.99) is stunning. I love the dark, reddish colour and it lasts for ages. I may just have to pick up more from the range. 

Like most people, I can never seem to resist a Boots' 3 for 2 - if only they did it all the time...

Lauren

xo