Pay Day Haul: Westfield London

Friday was the best day ever. It was pay day, it was pub lunch day, and it was shopping day!

As some of you may know, I am (attempting) to go on a spending ban for 2 months starting on the 5th of May, so I thought I would treat myself to a final splurge. And I brought the lovely Saskia with me so we could talk about make-up and skin care for hours without anyone saying 'I can't believe you like that stuff'.

BOOTS: REAL TECHNIQUES & LA ROCHE-POSAY

The first stop was Boots, where I got myself two Real Techniques brushes to go with my stippling brush. I got Blush Brush (£9.99) and Shading Brush (£7.99) so I could freely mix and match face and eye looks.  

Then I bought a new can of my current go-to skin care product - La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water (£7.50). This does wonders to moisturise the skin and is really refreshing to spray onto your face before going to bed or in the morning to wake you up.

DEBENHAMS: CLARINS (INC GIFT WITH PURCHASE)

Then we went to Debenhams, where Saskia dragged me to the Clarins counter so I could buy a Pure Melt Cleansing Gel. But of course I ended up buying more than that - especially as there was a gift with purchase promotion going on, plus a 10% discount.

If you bought two full-size products, including one skin care product, you got a large beauty bag and four mini skin care products to go with it. And if you bought three full-size products, you also got a smaller bag with body care bits and bobs.

So after being sold by several pitches and Saskia's love for the products, I bought a Pure Melt Cleansing Gel (£17.55) and a Face Treatment Oil (£27) (Lotus - for oily/combination skin), and Saskia got a Pure Melt Cleansing Gel so we could step up to the next gift.

I used the cleanser the night I bought it and I am definitely impressed. The marula oil is nourishing and the gel it's so soft and warming. It's like a skin care special treat. 

Then we have gift one - four products and a large Clarins by John Rocha beauty bag. I chose the Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch, Hand and Nail Treatment Cream, One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser and Super Restorative Night Wear cream. 

Gift two included a Moisture-Rich Body Lotion and a Tonic Bath & Shower Concentrate.

I think you'll agree that's pretty damn amazing!

MODEL'S OWN

Then I was totally tempted by the Model's Own bottle shop offer of 6 polishes for £20. Saskia and I got 3 polishes each and I opted for Luis Lemon (Ice Neon), Hedonist (Hed Kandi) and Banana Split (Fruit Pastel), which only cost me £10.

What do you think of my haul buys? xxx

March Lust List: Sunday Riley, Estee Lauder & Bourjois

It's that time of the month where I get excited about pay day and make a list of all the pretty things I want. Of course, this list is not exhaustive, but it does highlight the luxury beauty buys I am lusting after the most!

I think I might crash Blogger if I listed EVERYTHING I wanted, and you know it's true :)

Those of you on a spending ban may want to look away now...don't say I didn't warn you!

Sunday Riley Cosmetics

Modern Lip Colour in Ruby Bite (£25)
Credit: Cult Beauty

Modern Lip Colour in Trench Coat (£25)
Credit: Cult Beauty

The Influencer Mascara
Credit: Cult Beauty

Firstly, I wouldn't blame you for being put off paying £25 for a lipstick, let alone £50 for two (ouch!). However, I think you can't beat a luxury moisture-rich formula and I do often get spending happy and go for high-end brands. I've heard such great things about Sunday Riley Cosmetics and I love the fact the lipsticks are infused with vitamin C. Trench Coat is so gorgeous and on-trend - it would be a handbag staple. Think cost per application...

The Influencer mascara looks so dramatic and inviting! This is an interesting one, as the brush is plant-based and is said to grip the eyelashes in a better way, making volumising easy. It will be available on Cult Beauty in 2 weeks time, so get your purses at the ready ladies!

Estee Lauder

Limited Edition MadMen Collection Nail Lacquer in Pink Paisley (13ml, £20)
Credit: Esteelauder.co.uk

Pure Color Vivid Shine Lipstick in Violet Electra (£19.50)
Credit: Esteelauder.co.uk

Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Viper (9ml, £14.50)
Credit: Esteelauder.co.uk

I have been fully lusting after the MadMen collection ever since I heard it was being launched this Spring! It's hard to pick a favourite item from this collection, as the lipstick is also gorgeous, but I just couldn't resist the creamy Pink Paisley nail lacquer. Again, it is a bit expensive at £20, but it is limited edition ladies (that's what I am telling myself anyway).

Then we have the beautiful, vibrant Violet Electra lipstick, which is just so beautiful! I am all about the purple lips at the moment, and this reminds me of Max Factor Color Elixir lipsticks a lot.

Last on the lust list for Estee Lauder is the Viper Nail Lacquer, which is one of many beautiful polishes from the Pure Color collection. I love emerald tones and this is gorgeous.

Bourjois

Sixties Remix 1 Seconde Nail Polish in Sunny Sunday (£5.99)
Credit: Selfridges.com

Sixties Remix Rouge Edition Lipstick in T19 (£7.99)
Credit: Selfridges.com

I cannot tell you how excited I have been to get my hands on the Bourjois Sixties collection! I seriously need the Sunny Sunday polish in my life - not only is it a gorgeous colour, but also it is a great convenience beauty product too. I'm in love - and that's even before I get started on that beaut of a peach lipstick. Wowzers.

The Sixties Remix collection is available exclusively at Selfridges.

What's on your pay day lust list? Do you like my picks? xxx