After all the mixed reviews I
read on this I wasn’t going to try it at all but after I saw that In Style
magazine were offering a sample size with their August issue and Tesco were
selling that issue for £2.50 I jumped on the bandwagon!
I’m the first to admit that I love a deep tan, If there is a “dark”
version of whatever self-tan I’m buying I’m all over it so I wasn’t expecting
much when I tried this. I have to say though; I was pleasantly surprised at the
subtle colour payoff this tan gave (and I mean subtle). It was more noticeable
than I was originally expecting after all the reviews I had read and I could definitely
see a slight glow to my skin that took the edge of my natural casperness
paleness.
So far, I've used this two days in a row and have built up a very
natural looking colour. There haven’t been any streaks or patches at all. I have
to say though the three minutes waiting time is the longest three minutes ever.
I've been taking my phone into the bathroom with me (dangerous I know) to put
on the windowsill to time myself otherwise I would be out in about one minute
flat with my bad sense of timing.
When using this I would say to make sure to rinse the palms of your hands
and give them a good rub on your towel to make sure they don’t get stained.
When drying off after the three minutes I also rub my elbows to make sure the
tan is blended in and if I had done my legs, my heels. I also quite like the
smell of this tan, it’s not the normal biscuit scent that follows you round but
something that reminds me of holidays.
So, although I wasn’t disappointed by this product I won’t be
repurchasing the full size as the colour pay-off is not enough for me. I like my
tan dark and I like it to come up quickly! If you want something very natural looking
that’s easy to apply and will give you an even glow this could be worth looking
at! Similarly, if you are just getting started with fake tan this could be the
way to ease yourself in gently! I might try it over my usual tan next to see if
it helps it to last longer and keep it even!
I had this is my basket last weekend when Cult Beauty were doing their 15%
off promotion but never pressed checkout :( why do I have to be so sensible
sometimes!
Too Faced Cocoa Contour Kit
Too Faced is one of my favourite makeup brands and I own a few bits and
pieces from them including the Mini Bronzer Wardrobe so I know the quality is already
amazing as it the pigmentation and smell! I can’t decide between the two
contour kits so thought I’d pop them both on there!
Too Faced Natural Eyes Matte Eyeshadow
Collection
Completely uncalled for, I already own the Natural Eyes original
palette and have plenty of matte shade in it and other palettes but I want this
sooooo bad!!!! I wear matte shades daily so the temptation for another all
matte palette is real!
Too Faced Love Flush Blush
Too Faced have done it again haha I love the look of these new blushers
and the shade range. I imagine these will be very pigmented so will last ages
and look how cute the bunny imprint is!
Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
The next three are all Mac products I have been lusting after; I’ve
heard this first one is great for keeping shine at bay and adding a little
extra coverage which sounds perfect for me!
Mac Lipstick
I don’t know if I've been reading a lot of Mac collections recently or
what but I really want to add a lipstick and blusher to my collection. I don’t have
either from Mac and I’m not 100% certain on the shades I want yet. Patisserie
is possibly top of my list but if you know any peachy/pink, my lips but better
shades do let me know! I want something I can wear daily!
Mac Powder Blush
Again, I don’t know how I’ve managed to go without a blusher from Mac
for so long! I’ve got my eye on Melba but if you’ve got any matte recommendations
leave me a comment!
Urban Decay
De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray
Going back to what I said about keeping shine at bay, I
think I need this in my life! Come the summer no powder works for my
oily/combination skin and I hate reapplying because it can look really cakey! I
looked at the All-Nighter spray too but De-Slick won with its promise to
control oil!
Clinique Pop
Lip Colour and Primer in Melon Pop
These have been everywhere recently and while Clinique has never been a
brand I’ve been drawn to in the past these lipsticks look so cute and have a
brilliant colour range! The good reviews have won me over and I’m almost
certain Melon Pop is the colour for me!
Do let me know if you’ve got any suggestions for shades of Mac lipstick
or blusher for me or tell me what’s on your wishlist!
After treating myself to the Zoeva Rose Golden Brush Set earlier this
year I fell in love with them and wanted more. Knowing which brushes I used a
lot, I looked about getting another set that included a few of the same while
also adding some new shapes to my collection. I ended up going with the Bamboo
Vol. 2 set and I love the bamboo handles and the gold detailing! The brushes
are Vegan friendly and made from Taklon bristles and the set also came with a
makeup/brush bag and a container/tube to store the brushes in if you want! I
got the set off BeautyBay, they have really quick delivery and offer a good
selection of deluxe gifts when you spend over a certain amount! Here’s what the
set includes:
103 Defined Buffer
I’ll get the biggest disappointment out of the way first; I just didn’t
think this was all that great. I used it to apply foundation and much prefer my
Silk Finish brush from the Rose Golden Brush Set! I might try using it with
cream blush next and see how it performs!
128 Cream Cheek
This has become my favourite blusher brush! I know it says cream cheek
but it’s perfect for powder blushers and I love how the angled bristles allow
me to cover the fullest part of my cheek then taper up with the thinner end of
the brush! This is really similar to the Luxe Sheer Cheek Brush from the Rose
Gold set but I prefer this one for some reason!
109 Face Paint
This is the brush that initially attracted me to this set as I had
wanted something similar to the Real Techniques Bold Metals Flat Contour brush.
I found it to be a lot smaller than I was expecting and to be honest though I’m
still using my old contouring favourite the No7 Powder Brush over this as I
find the square shape quite harsh on my face! I prefer it with a really cool
toned powder like the NYX Powder Blush in Taupe instead of more bronzy shades.
105 Highlight
Although I don’t highlight too often I thought this would be a handy
brush to have. It’s a really nice size and works well for contour as well!
142 Concealer and Buffer
This is really great for fitting into those hard to reach places like
either side of my nose! It’s one I don’t use as often as I should because it is
an extra step in my routine but I’m glad I have it! This is another double from
the set I already have too!
227 Soft Definer
Perfect for blending, I can never have enough of these as they get
dirty so quickly and I maybe don’t wash them as often as I should…
232 Classic Shader
Brilliant for packing on a bit of colour all over the lid!
317 Wing Liner
This was another brush I was happy to have a double of
as its soft but not too soft and works perfectly for me as both a liner brush
(mostly with eyeshadow) as well as an eyebrow brush! Love this one!
Have you tried any Zoeva brushes? Which would you
recommend? Personally I want the whole line as well as all of their makeup!
Oops I did it again…I sometimes think I should have called this blog
Danielle’s Beauty Hauls because of the amount I buy but anyhoo here’s what I
picked up last week when Boots had their infamous 3 for 2 on Maybelline, 2 for
£10 on Revlon and spend £15 on Bourjois and get a free gift!
Maybelline The Nudes palette
I swatched this in store and thought the pigmentation was amazing for a
highstreet palette. While I still think the pigmentation is brilliant the
lasting power of these shadows is not there for me! I always use either Too
Faced Shadow Insurance or Benefit Stay don’t Stray as a primer and compared to
the lasting power of something like Urban Decay eye shadows these don’t last a
full day! Great if you are starting out with eye shadows though!
Maybelline Master Sculpt in 02 Medium/Dark
I jumped on board the bandwagon with this one, I had seen it all over
blogs and wanted some of the action for myself! I originally ordered the
Light/Medium shade then swatched instore before picking up my delivery and
exchanged for the darker one. The light is a little more warm toned and orange
in colour than I first though while the Medium/Dark is more cool toned and
brown! I didn’t get on with this the first few times I tried it, I thought it wasn’t
picking up enough colour so I changed brushes and its working a lot better for
me now! To be honest I never really highlight my face so I haven’t used the
highlighter section of this yet but I like the contour now!
Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24 Hour Leather
Effect in Creamy Beige
I thought this would be a great base for eye shadows and that it would
be lighter in colour than it is. I’ve only used it once and used it on its own but
found it to be very warm toned with a red/orange undertone which I didn’t like!
If you have a better way of using this please let me know!
Bourjois 12 hour Aqua Blush in 01
Inge-nude
I loved the concept and texture of these however it does not show up on
my face! Like at all, and believe me I have tried, it also smells of yoghurt! I've
been using it with a Real Techniques stippling brush so I might try again with
my fingers to see if than makes a difference! Maybe it’s the shade I have!
I thought this would be great for quickly highlighting under the brow
bone but the pencil is so hard I can get hardly any payoff! Really disappointed
with this!
Bourjois Free Gift including a Kabuki
brush, Colourboost lip crayon in Peach on the Beach and Maxi Delight bronzer
This is a really great free gift, everything is full size, Peach in the
beach is lovely and bright and perfect for Summer and while I haven’t tried the
bronzer on my face yet it will look lovely with a tan because of the golden
shimmer in it!
Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick in Rose
I've been meaning to pick up one of these for ages and finally settled
on the colour Rose which is a lovely moisturising pink colour that’s not too in
your face! All the reviews I read said the packaging of these was awful and so
easy to ruin the lipstick when putting the cap back on and I have to agree, I
took a chunk out of it the other day but otherwise it’s a great colour and I want
to pick up a few more! Bit of a weird smell though!
Revlon ColourBurst Matte Balm in Elusive
Speaking of in your face colours this is just that! Although it says
its matte I find it to be very hydrating and it doesn’t cling to any dry
patches on my lips but this colour is a lot more noticeable on the lips than Rose!
MUA Lipstick in the shade Juicy
I saw a FOTD a few weeks ago (I can’t remember who’s sorry :()and I
loved the lip colour so called into Superdrug and couldn’t say no the this £1
lipstick! It’s really pigmented and seems to go on quite thick so I like to put
some on my lips then even it out with my finger for a more natural finish!
So that’s my latest Boots Haul, hope you enjoyed! If you want to see my
last Boots Haul which is also the first post I ever did then click here!
Let me know what you’ve bought recently so I can add to my ever growing
list :) P.S. I just edited this to make the pictures bigger so hopefully you can see them better! I think the writing in the sidebar is over a few of them but I will work on that another day haha! Thanks to Sam @ Beautydetour for explaining how to do it :)
