It's 3-for-2 time at Boots again, we all know this is dangerous territory for me but I managed to reign in my feverish excitement and got just a few new products to try.
- I need a new foundation for Autumn/Winter. I've been trying to re-purchase my beloved Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum for ages but my shade (53-Light Beige) is never in stock so I had a quick scout around the YouTube Beauty Bloggers and heard good things about Rimmel Match Perfection (£7.99) so though I would try it. I bought it in shade 103 - True Ivory.
- I also wanted to try a liquid concealer. I have a couple of "highlighting" concealers for under my eyes etc. but not an everyday one for blemishes, red patches etc. I went with L'Oreal True Match in Vanilla (£6.99).
- Whenever the 3-for-2 deal is on I always treat myself to a "lucky-dip" item. The way I see it you win some, you lose some when it comes to beauty purchases so if it's a "free" try I feel less bad if it doesn't work out (did I mention I have OCD when it comes to wasting money/food?!). I went for the Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain and Balm in the shade Twilight. It's a rich plum colour stain (kind of vampy?), and it adds a pop of interest. The dark/vamp lip is a key make-up trend for Autumn/Fall, and so far, I really like it. As long as you keep the rest of your make-up low key, it looks really cool.
I also got a couple of hair products. I've heard really good things about the New Dove Style + Care Range and I need a new Heat Protect Spray. It was a third off so I thought I would give this one a whirl. I mentioned I was using the Lee Stafford Argan Oil Miracle Heat Defence Spray in this post. Unfortunately I've had to abandon it, the oil formula is just too heavy for my fine hair - when I use it my hair will not hold a curl for love nor money.
Finally, I was out of Hairspray and the TRESemmé ones are 2 for £4 so I thought I would try them. I got the Ultra-fine formula, helmet-head is not the look I'm going for.
In other beauty deal news I popped into M&S and they were also having a 3-for-2 event.
To be completely honest, if I think of M&S brand beauty products I think of my Gran. You know, the classic Royal Jelly scent. But I have to eat mywords thoughts, as they actually have some really lovely ranges in their beauty section. My favourite is La Maison de Senteurs. It's all really beautifully packaged and the Fleur d'Orangier scent smells lovely, and high-end (think Molton Brown Naran Ji).
When I showed Dan he thought I had been somewhere expensive for this little collection of goodies. Speaking of which the whole lot only cost me £10. (Each item was £5 and it was 2-for-3). I just think the hand wash and lotion would look lovely next to anyone's kitchen sink and who doesn't like a nice candle? These three items popped into a pretty gift bag will make a really sweet gift.
To be completely honest, if I think of M&S brand beauty products I think of my Gran. You know, the classic Royal Jelly scent. But I have to eat my
When I showed Dan he thought I had been somewhere expensive for this little collection of goodies. Speaking of which the whole lot only cost me £10. (Each item was £5 and it was 2-for-3). I just think the hand wash and lotion would look lovely next to anyone's kitchen sink and who doesn't like a nice candle? These three items popped into a pretty gift bag will make a really sweet gift.
Do you guys like to experiment when the 3-for-2 deals are on? What will you be splurging on this time?!
Note: I have not been payed or perked for this post. Boots, Marks & Spencer and all the other brands mentioned have no idea who I am.
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