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Saturday, March 23, 2013

Saturday Beauty Steal #2

It's the mother fricking weekend! This means one of two things - it's time to chill and catch up on the blogs, but it's also time for my second Saturday Beauty Steal, and this week's one is worth waiting for.

I've chosen the Nip + Fab Limited Edition Oily Skin Fix set, which is only £8.50 down from £15.95 on ASOS. That's a whopping 47% reduction for a high-quality range of products.

What's included in the set?

The three-part limited edition Oily Skin Fix set comes with Clean Fix Gel, Shine Fix and Spot Fix. Clean Fix Gel is a foaming gel cleanser infused with apple amino acids, Shine Fix is a mattifying gel that regulates and absorbs excess oil, and Spot Fix is a gel that targets blemishes and reduces their appearance.

What do I like about the set?

I might be a bit biased as I do have oily skin, but I have found gel cleansers to be really great at removing dirt and make-up residue, so the Clean Fix Gel sounds intriguing to me. With the Clean Fix Gel, I also love that it is made with apple amino acids, which is an essential, protective ingredient. What I like about the Shine Fix and Spot Fix is the product size - they are perfect handbag antidotes to skin imperfections and quick fixes in any case. From experience with gel products, you really don't need to use that much per application, which also gives you more for your money.

Why is it a steal?

Well first of all, it's almost 50% off its original price, and it's also a limited edition set for a skin type that many of us have. Secondly, Nip + Fab products such as the Shine Fix usually start retailing at £9.95 and can go up to £20+. That means you are getting three full-size products for less than one on its own as normal. Not to mention Nip + Fab really have great skin care products - what a steal!

What do you think of this week's beauty steal? xxx

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

My Pay Day ASOS & Space.NK Haul

Oh pay day - the day where I can roam free and indulge in some guilt-free beauty shopping.

And what a shop it was - I bought some gorgeous products from Space.NK for the first time and also got involved with a bit of ASOS browsing for good measure.

I've been lusting after a fair few of these products since last pay day, and so logged straight on and added them to my basket. Then, of course, there were some impulsive buys along the way, which were lovely to get my hands on too.

I love reading haul posts, so I thought I'd show all of you lovely beauty bloggers the things I bought and take a few snaps so you can see them in their gorgeous glory :)

1/L'Occitane Shea Butter Milk Shower Cream (250ml, £13)

I love luxurious, creamy shower gels, so this shea butter cream from L'Occitane is right up my beauty street! Not only does it smell exactly how you think it would, it is infused with 5% shea butter, which makes your skin feel so smooth and soft. I think it is priced well for its size, and would probably buy this again.

2/Nip + Fab Dark Circle Fix 3 in 1 Eye Cream (15ml, £15.95)

OK so my first impression of the Nip + Fab eye cream is that its a little small for my liking - however, I was willing to pay for it this time as I recently tried a sample size and I found it to be soothing and non-greasy. It's a multipurpose product that has been proven to reduce the appearance of puffy eyes & dark circles and hydrate & tighten the skin around the eye area.

I do love this product, but I hope it lasts me a long time to justify the price. I might buy this again if it provides a good number of applications, but almost £16 is a lot to spend on 15ml.

3/Daniel Sandler Retexturising Face Primer SPF 20 (£20.50)

How classy and sophisticated is Daniel Sandler's packaging? I hadn't planned to buy this at all, but I was looking for a primer for some time and I know Daniel Sandler products are very popular with beauty bloggers, so gave this one a go! And I'm not disappointed at all - I tried a bit on my hand and with just one swipe the appearance of my pores pretty much disappeared. I really love the texture of the product too. Would highly recommend this primer to all beauty lovers.

4/Caudalie Nourishing Body Lotion (250ml, £19)

Want a spa day? Stay in the comfort of your own home and grab a bottle of this gorgeous Caudalie nourishing body lotion. I first came across this lovely anti-oxidant lotion in a recent Glossybox and waited patiently until pay day to buy the full-size bottle. It smells like a spa, it feels like a spa - it is a spa in a bottle!

5/OPI Euro Centrale Nail Polish in Can't Find My Czech Book (£11.50)

I've fallen head over heels in love with the OPI Euro Centrale collection, especially this gorgeous sky blue one. It's so pretty and summery and I know I will love it because OPI has never done me wrong! I'd also love to buy the Eurso Euro polish too, which is a lovely deep purpley blue.

6/Essie Fall Collection - Stylnomics (£9.95)

I am ashamed to admit that this is my first ever Essie polish - and it's also something a little different than what I usually go for in terms of colour. But I really like this one - you can't see it too well in the photos, but it's a really dark, lustrous green.

7/NARS Blush in Exhibit A (£21.50)

Those of you who read my pay day wish list post will know I have been reaching for this product for a while! Yes the colour is scary, but I think i can make it work by using a small amount with a stippling brush. Its my first NARS blush and I am looking to buy some pink/nude ones in the near future.

8/This Works Sleep Balm (10ml, £12)

I love a good sleep product and I have heard lots of great things about the This Works range. In terms of smell, it has a classic strong lavender scent, which I love. I would say this product is really small for the price though, but it does look like you can get a lot out of it. I have tried this product and can say it smells gorgeous, but whether it makes a difference to my sleep is another question!

What do you think about my haul? Have you tried any of these products? xxx

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

New Beauty Buys at ASOS, Space.NK & Selfridges

Before I start this post, I should let you know that I recently had a bit of an ASOS and Space.NK haul, so I probably won't be able to buy any of these products for a while, but there's no harm in window shopping (right?!)

Here's my edit of the new-in beauty buys at ASOS, Space.NK and Selfridges, which includes a few limited edition products, fab fruity shower goodies and staple make-up shades.

Hope you like them!

ASOS

1/Korres Exfoliating Body Scrub in Watermelon (150ml, £12)