Saturday Beauty Steal #9

While the weather is in limbo between Spring and Summer, I'm on the hunt for lipsticks that remind me of one of my favourite fruits - raspberry. That's why I was thrilled to find Calvin Klein's Delicious Truth Lipstick in Contrast for a bargain price of £1.99 at Fragrance Direct.

What is it?

Calvin Klein Delicious Lipstick comes in three shades: Retro (cool red), Illusion (light pink) and Contrast (raspberry). It is velvety in texture, long-lasting and moisturising. Lips are left supple and shiny, making Contrast part gloss and part lipstick.

What do I like about it?

It goes without saying that I love the colour of the lipstick - it would suit several skin tones and is perfect for day and night wear. I also love the simple, sophisticated black packaging and size of the lipstick. Application is easy and you get a moisturising shot of colour.

Why is it a steal?

When it comes to high-quality products from top brands, you can't beat browsing the pages of Fragrance Direct. You save a whopping £13, which leaves you with loads of cash to stock up on Essie nail polishes and mono eyeshadows. And, let's be honest, this is one of those lipstick shades that will become a permanent fixture in your make-up routine.

You can buy Calvin Klein's Delicious Truth Lipstick here.

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

Saturday Beauty Steal #8

If there's one thing I have been loving at the moment, it's been my evening shower with my many scrubs, gels and lotions. I'm always on the lookout for high-quality brands, amazing scents and products that do what they say on the tin, so I was thrilled to find this Baylis & Harding Sweet Mandarin and Grapefruit mini gift set for just £4 on Debenhams' website.

What is it?

The Baylis & Harding Sweet Mandarin and Grapefruit mini gift set contains five 30ml/g products: a body cleanser, body lotion, wrapped soap, shampoo and conditioner. 

What do I like about it?
It's great that the box caters to hair and body for less than £5. As you know, I also love fruity invigorating scents, and I'd love to take this set away with me on holiday to save space and make sure my skin is moisturised and smelling good every day.

Why is it a steal?
Baylis & Harding isn't a high-end brand, but it's a fantastic dupe for Molton Brown and you would expect the price to be a lot higher. I've tried a hand wash before from the brand and it was really luxurious, so imagine getting five decent size products for less than a £5? I'm in!

Buy Baylis & Harding's Sweet Mandarin and Grapefruit set here.

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

Saturday Beauty Steal #6

When the sun comes out, all I can think about is sitting outside with a nice cocktail, wearing a fuschia lipstick and spritzing myself with a fruity fragrance. So you can imagine how excited I was to find this Marc Jacobs Splash Kumquat Eau De Toilette 100ml for an amazing £14.50 (50% off) on Debenhams' website.

What is it?

Kumquat is part of Marc Jacobs' Splash Tropical collection and has top notes of tangerine pulp, bergamot and orange zest. It's an invigorating, zesty fragrance designed to make you feel like you are on a desert island, and is described as 'sunny, happy and energetic'. Kumquat is also infused with jasmine petals, tiger orchid and kumquat itself. Base notes consist of sun-drenched woods and blond cedarwood.

What do I like about it?

It goes without saying that I like fruit-based perfumes, but having tried Marc Jacobs' Cranberry a couple of years ago I know just how sweet and natural his fragrances are. I also love the simplicity of the packaging - it has a really sophisticated monochrome theme and the colour of the perfume makes it pop. Marc Jacobs just always knows how to make things pretty for women of all ages.

Why is it a steal?

You can't deny that £14.50 for 100ml is an absolute bargain to say the least. Given that Marc Jacobs is a high-end brand, you know you are getting a high-quality product, and my Cranberry bottle lasted me months. You don't need much at all per application and it's also great to use as a 'home' fragrance. 

Buy Marc Jacobs Splash Kumquat Eau De Toilette here.

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

Saturday Beauty Steal #4

After a 4-day working week, it's time for another beauty steal.

This Saturday, I've browsed the clearance section at Fragrance Direct - a beauty blogger favourite for bargain make-up, skin care and perfume - and found this beautiful Bourjois mono eyeshadow for an amazing £1.49.

What is it?
Bourjois Ombre Stretch Eyeshadow is a 2.5g powder-based product that has been designed for lots of blending and building. It's available in two spring-friendly shades - Bleu Elasthane (shown above) and Vert Etirable.

What do I like about it?
Well, first of all, I really rate the quality of Bourjois' products. Secondly, green and blue complement several different eye colours, making the eyeshadows very versatile. As someone with light brown eyes, I love green eyeshadow and could easily wear it daily.

I also love that it comes with its own expert brush and mirror; having these extras to hand makes application on the go simple.

Why is it a steal?
Given that Bourjois' Ombre Stretch Eyeshadow is made for beauty lovers to experiment with different looks, from the subtle to the extreme, just think about how many different looks you could get for under £2. What's more, 26 people rated the eyeshadow as long-lasting, 20 reported smooth application and 16 were happy with the colour payoff. This beauty steal is the real deal.

You can buy this Bourjois mono eyeshadow here.

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

Saturday Beauty Steal #3

The start of the bank holiday weekend means it's time for another Saturday Beauty Steal! 

This week I have chosen Revlon's Scented Parfum Nail Varnish in Grape Fizz (14.7ml), which is selling at a bargain price of £1.59 over at Direct Cosmetics. 

What is it?

According to the product description, the polish is chip-resistant and its scent comes to life once your nails have dried. And the best bit is, if this purple isn't rocking your world, there are two other colour choices for the same price - pineapple fizz (a shimmery yellow) and watermlon fizz (an orangey red). 

What do I like about it?

After trying my first Revlon polish the other day, I am sold on the formula and it was a dream to apply. Not only that, but just look at the gorgeous deep midnight shade of this polish - it's so beautiful! And with all this talk about scented polishes following the launch of the Model's Own fruit pastel collection, the fact it has a grape fragrance is a total bonus.

Why is it a steal?

Considering that the Revlon polishes usually cost £4.64 per 10ml, and this one is 14.7ml, this one really is a stand-out beauty bargain. Then compare £1.59 to £5 per Model's Own fruit pastel polish, and again you have yourself a gem for less than half the price! 

You can buy the Revlon nail polishes in Grape Fizz, Pineapple Fizz and Watermelon Fizz here.

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

Saturday Beauty Steal #1

Happy weekend ladies and gents! This is the first instalment from my new Saturday series on beauty steals, where I will be sharing a fab bargain product for you every weekend.

This week's beauty steal is the gorgeous nude Lord & Berry La Dolce Vita Lipgloss Duo from QVC, which currently costs only £6.30, down from £15.75 (with £2.95 P&P).

What's included in the set?

The set includes soft, peachy Aristocrat (10ml) and suave, sandy Beach House (10ml). 

What do I like about the set?

Both glosses are non-sticky and I like that you can build them up depending on the look you are going for. Coverage can go from sheer to shine and both glosses have a plumping effect.

Why is it a steal?

The set includes two very wearable and verstalie lipglosses. Both shades are perfect for work, lunch with your friends or a night out on the town. 

You can buy the Lord & Berry duo here.

What do you think of this beauty steal? xxx