So a week or so ago I got a little bit carried away at Boots and... this happened. I'm literally just going to rattle through what I brought and a few words about each of them and my first impressions of them. Full reviews to follow of the products if I feel like they need reviewing.
First off... Hair Dye! A bit boring, but my hair needed a lift. I had never tried this brand before but the concept of a hair mask intrigued me and whilst the application was smooth and the results were really good, the smell was almost unbearable. The ammonia smell was soooo overwhelming, I could actually taste it. I still can't decide if it was worth it or not, but for now I'm going to say not.
Next up is the Hydraluron Intense Moisture Serum - I'd head lots of amazing things about this serum from other bloggers like Zoella and SprinkleofGlitter and as the weather has been getting ridiculously dry and cold here in England, I decided that I'd give this a go in an attempt to give my skin the hydration boost it needs. I've used this before my creams and moisturisers day and night for the past six days and I have already noticed a HUGE improvement in my skin. It feels nice, soft and hydrated, and looks really clear.
Next is the La Roche-Posay Effeclar Duo cream. This is a daily treatment for problem skin, which acts as a corrector for severe imperfections. My skin isn't really that bad, but around the time of the month I pick up a few spots around my chin. I also have a bit of redness around my nose and cheeks all the time. This is literally the perfect product. Tanya Burr raved about it on YouTube and as I was getting round to my spotty time, I decided to give it a go. It is soooo amazing! Only £12.50 and it is so worth it for what good it does to your skin. I use this just after the hydraluron on the problem areas day and night (I know my skin routine is starting to sound a bit confusing with orders and stuff, but I'll be doing a blog post on my skin routine in a couple of weeks so you can see everything a bit clearer). I've recommended this to all my friends and I also now recommend it to you. This is also described to be an excellent base for make-up.
Now this is a bit of a disappointment.. Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light. The thing that really disappointed me is the size. I actually ordered this one online and had it delivered to the store as Smashbox isn't in store in the Birmingham Boots. It says 'travel size' but my god it is TINY. It doesn't mention anywhere just how small it is and I'm really annoyed I paid £15 for this teeny thing. Luckily, it spreads very well so you don't have to use a huge amount, so I'm hoping it lasts me at least until the end of this month, maybe even through December as I don't use primer every day, only if I feel I'm having a bad skin day. My other option is to use the Effeclar Duo after my moisturiser to act as a base primer. It can be easy to use too much of this though, and if you do it can make your skin oily (especially for me with combination skin).
Now for the eye cream! This is the Una Brennan Super Facialist Vitamin C Eye Cream. It's an eye cream which is specifically designed to brighten the under eye area and improve dark circles, which I massively suffer from! I've been using this day and night for about a week now and it has already make an amazing difference! You don't have to use much as it spreads well and absorbs quickly.
I ran out of day cream, so I decided to pick another one up. As I was at the Una Brennan counter anyway, I saw this Superfacialist Neroli Super Lift SPF15 Day Cream. As much as I am aware that I don't need anti-ageing cream, I do find they it actually has more protective qualities and they also give me a lift when my skin looks and feels tired. As far as moisturisers go, it's not incredible and it's not god awful, it does the job, keeps my skin happy, healthy and moisturised. However, it smells quite bad. It's got quite a strong herbal smell but I'm sort of getting used to it. Of course I'll finish this up, but I don't think I'll repurchase this again - I might ask for an Origins moisturiser for Christmas or something. Also, it's very easy to use too much and if you do, it can leave behind an oily residue.
This is now one of my favourite products ever! I got this for the first time in this haul and I just love it! I've had my eye on it for a while and I love Benefit soooo much, all their make-up is fantastic, so I thought I'd give their skincare a try. It's the Benefit Refined Finish Facial Polish. The packaging is to DIE for! It's so cute and looks all special. I use this three times a week, twice in the morning and once on a pamper night. It doesn't smell of anything, which is actually kind of nice because it seems everything else in my skincare collection smells so strongly. The beads are so small and soft and it really feels like you are clearing your skin of dead skin cells. Once you rinse your face, your skin just feels amazing. And, like I said, it looks really nice and makes me feel like I'm using a product a lot more expensive than this because the packaging is so unique and the product works amazingly well.
The final product in terms of skin routine is the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Stick. This is the best lip cream ever. At this time of year, my lips really suffer and get chapped so this is perfect. I keep this at home to use as a treatment at the end of my skin routine, then I bring Maybelline's baby lips around in my handbag. This makes your lips feel really great and I noticed an immediate difference once I started using it.
Now on to make-up. This is the Soap and Glory Solar Powder Bronzo Powder. This is GORGEOUS. It shimmers really nicely and applies beautifully. It doesn't look orange or muddy and gives a really natural glow without shining. I use this for daily contouring and bronzing, but it also builds really well for a heavier going out look. I absolutely love it and I don't think I could go without it, perfect for lovers of the natural look.
The final product is a Revlon Lip Butter in 040. I've got three of these already in natural and pink shades for summer, and I loved the consistency of them and I saw a lot of people (Tanya Burr being one of them) saying they loved the 040 shade as it was a perfect crimson red colour. I've worn this pretty much every day since I bought it and it is just amazing. It lasts ages and looks gorgeous. It also acts as a great lip balm/moisturiser for during the day, especially with chapped winter lips.
So that's it for my first haul! I hope you guys enjoyed and maybe got some ideas or that this helped you in some way.
Lots of love,
Rosie
-x-
'Challenge yourself with something you know you could never do, and what you'll find is that you can overcome anything'
Next is the La Roche-Posay Effeclar Duo cream. This is a daily treatment for problem skin, which acts as a corrector for severe imperfections. My skin isn't really that bad, but around the time of the month I pick up a few spots around my chin. I also have a bit of redness around my nose and cheeks all the time. This is literally the perfect product. Tanya Burr raved about it on YouTube and as I was getting round to my spotty time, I decided to give it a go. It is soooo amazing! Only £12.50 and it is so worth it for what good it does to your skin. I use this just after the hydraluron on the problem areas day and night (I know my skin routine is starting to sound a bit confusing with orders and stuff, but I'll be doing a blog post on my skin routine in a couple of weeks so you can see everything a bit clearer). I've recommended this to all my friends and I also now recommend it to you. This is also described to be an excellent base for make-up.
Now this is a bit of a disappointment.. Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light. The thing that really disappointed me is the size. I actually ordered this one online and had it delivered to the store as Smashbox isn't in store in the Birmingham Boots. It says 'travel size' but my god it is TINY. It doesn't mention anywhere just how small it is and I'm really annoyed I paid £15 for this teeny thing. Luckily, it spreads very well so you don't have to use a huge amount, so I'm hoping it lasts me at least until the end of this month, maybe even through December as I don't use primer every day, only if I feel I'm having a bad skin day. My other option is to use the Effeclar Duo after my moisturiser to act as a base primer. It can be easy to use too much of this though, and if you do it can make your skin oily (especially for me with combination skin).
Now for the eye cream! This is the Una Brennan Super Facialist Vitamin C Eye Cream. It's an eye cream which is specifically designed to brighten the under eye area and improve dark circles, which I massively suffer from! I've been using this day and night for about a week now and it has already make an amazing difference! You don't have to use much as it spreads well and absorbs quickly.
I ran out of day cream, so I decided to pick another one up. As I was at the Una Brennan counter anyway, I saw this Superfacialist Neroli Super Lift SPF15 Day Cream. As much as I am aware that I don't need anti-ageing cream, I do find they it actually has more protective qualities and they also give me a lift when my skin looks and feels tired. As far as moisturisers go, it's not incredible and it's not god awful, it does the job, keeps my skin happy, healthy and moisturised. However, it smells quite bad. It's got quite a strong herbal smell but I'm sort of getting used to it. Of course I'll finish this up, but I don't think I'll repurchase this again - I might ask for an Origins moisturiser for Christmas or something. Also, it's very easy to use too much and if you do, it can leave behind an oily residue.
This is now one of my favourite products ever! I got this for the first time in this haul and I just love it! I've had my eye on it for a while and I love Benefit soooo much, all their make-up is fantastic, so I thought I'd give their skincare a try. It's the Benefit Refined Finish Facial Polish. The packaging is to DIE for! It's so cute and looks all special. I use this three times a week, twice in the morning and once on a pamper night. It doesn't smell of anything, which is actually kind of nice because it seems everything else in my skincare collection smells so strongly. The beads are so small and soft and it really feels like you are clearing your skin of dead skin cells. Once you rinse your face, your skin just feels amazing. And, like I said, it looks really nice and makes me feel like I'm using a product a lot more expensive than this because the packaging is so unique and the product works amazingly well.
The final product in terms of skin routine is the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Stick. This is the best lip cream ever. At this time of year, my lips really suffer and get chapped so this is perfect. I keep this at home to use as a treatment at the end of my skin routine, then I bring Maybelline's baby lips around in my handbag. This makes your lips feel really great and I noticed an immediate difference once I started using it.
Now on to make-up. This is the Soap and Glory Solar Powder Bronzo Powder. This is GORGEOUS. It shimmers really nicely and applies beautifully. It doesn't look orange or muddy and gives a really natural glow without shining. I use this for daily contouring and bronzing, but it also builds really well for a heavier going out look. I absolutely love it and I don't think I could go without it, perfect for lovers of the natural look.
The final product is a Revlon Lip Butter in 040. I've got three of these already in natural and pink shades for summer, and I loved the consistency of them and I saw a lot of people (Tanya Burr being one of them) saying they loved the 040 shade as it was a perfect crimson red colour. I've worn this pretty much every day since I bought it and it is just amazing. It lasts ages and looks gorgeous. It also acts as a great lip balm/moisturiser for during the day, especially with chapped winter lips.
So that's it for my first haul! I hope you guys enjoyed and maybe got some ideas or that this helped you in some way.
Lots of love,
Rosie
-x-
'Challenge yourself with something you know you could never do, and what you'll find is that you can overcome anything'
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