Half Price Tesco Haul

Hey girls,

Today I wanted to show you some of the bargains I picked up in Tesco, all the items I picked up were half price.

Kleenex Facial Cleansing Wipes - Originally £2.99 now £1.49

Freederm Fast Track Spot Gel -  Originally £4.40 now £2.20

Herbal Essences Smooth & Soft Hair Mask - Originally £4.00 now £2 

These offers are on until the 28/8/2012 so you still have time to pick them up!

I will also be doing a review on these products to let you know how I got along with them, and if they worked.

Have you seen or picked up any good offers lately?

Leave me a comment,

Emily x

Review; EcoTools 5 Piece Brush Set from eBay

Morning everyone :D

If you read my wish list here, you know I wanted more EcoTools brushes, well I got them :) 

I did get them from one of my favourite places on the internet, eBay, so I'm not sure if they're authentic. You can never be too sure with eBay. They look and feel authentic, and when compared with my 100% real EcoTools brush, there is no difference, so I guess they are 'real' in my eyes. But who cares anyway?

I paid £3.49 for them, instead of £19.99 in Boots.

The 5 piece brush set contains - Mineral Powder Brush, Concealer Brush, Eye Shading Brush, Baby Kabuki, Cosmetic Bag. 

Individual review of each brush L-R;

Number 1

I have to say that this was easily my favourite brush of the collection. I found this to be so soft and apply powder flawlessly, picking up just the right amount of product.  I have been using this to apply my contour, as the brush is wide but flatter than most powder brushes.

Number 2

This brush is so cute and small! Its like a makeup brush for a doll or something :3 This is a really high quality brush which is perfect for applying oil controlling powder to my t-zone or blush to the apples of my cheeks. Its the perfect size for both. 

 Heres a picture to show you the size difference of the two powder brushes.

My little cosmetic bag is different from some photos I've seen, but some authentic sets also have the same bag, so the bag doesn't tell me if its fake or not.

Number 3

This was my least favourite brush in the set. There's nothing specifically wrong with it, I just have lot of this type of brush. I don't like using concealer with brushes, so I will probably use this to pack on eye shadow. The bristles are very packed in this brush making it less fluffy than the rest.

Number 4

I found this brush to be really good at blending eye shadow. It's not very good at picking up eye shadow, as it creates a lot of fall out as it is really dense. The bristles are again really soft and silky. I have been using this to apply cream eye shadow and its working really well!

I got mine off this eBay seller, here and the listing of the item is this one.

All in all I'm not sure if the brush set is fake as there isn't any tell tale signs and the quality of the brushes are amazing. But you can never be too sure. If you are looking to add a few more brushes to your collection or want some good travel brushes then this set is a must! 

Such a bargain!

Leave me a comment,

Emily X

Review; eBay's 4in1 Facial Cleaning Set Facial Cleaner Face Care

Hey guys!

If you read my wishlist, here, you would have seen the '4in1 Facial Cleaning Set Facial Cleaner Face Care' tool on my list, well as you can probably tell I bought it! It came a few days ago and only took about 2 weeks to get to England from China, which isn't too bad for free shipping! I bought mine from this seller; friendshop852, the customer service was great and they kept you up to date on where your order was. 

I bought it for £2.65 and like I said, it had free postage & packaging, here is the link to the exact brush; link

First, the exfoliator comes with 3 types of brush heads: 

- A bristle brush used for the face for exfoliation

- A sponge used for the face for cleansing 

- 2 "polish" heads for removing hard skin, mainly for your feet

Personally I just use the bristle head on my face, the sponge doesn't seem to do anything!

How I use it;

I put a small amount of my cleanser on to my face, then use the brush head to exfoliate dead skin cells and any dirt. I don't use the exfoliator for very long on one specific area as sometimes it can make my skin a little red. Once Im done I apply my moisturiser and *ta-da* smooth soft skin!

 The exfoliator is battery powered. Personally, I prefer to replace batteries rather than worry about recharging my brush before I can use it. In my opinion batteries are also easier for travel too.

Also, I would like to note, that this exfoliator actually spins instead of vibrating like the Clarisonic.  I personally haven't used a Clarisonic so I cant comment if it is better or worse. The spinning makes it feel like it is actually working my cleanser into my face, which I really like. However I would suggest keeping it well away from your eyes and underneath them as it feel so strange when those areas get 'spun'.

The tool has two settings for rotation, the white button moves up and down to control the speed. The low is enough for me, as I find I go red if I used the high on my cheeks. However I do use the high on my jaw line and it is fine there.

One thing I don't like is that the brush is not waterproof, meaning I cant use it in the shower. Now it is splash proof, but I don't want to risk it, I instead use it over the sink. The splash back from the tool is minimal, meaning cleanser won't go everywhere.

Overall, I would say the product is great for those looking for an affordable face and body cleansing tool. I love my '4in1 Facial Cleaning Set Facial Cleaner Face Care' tool and I have seen a huge difference in my skin. This was definitely a great purchase and I’m glad I found it before I purchased the Clarisonic. I didn’t see the point of spending 58 times as much when I could try this for under £3!

Leave me a comment!

Emily X

Haul; Lush, Lipcote, Shoes & Mirror

Hello everyone :D 

Yesterday I popped into town to pick up a few things I wanted, so I thought I would show you my little haul :)

First off I went to Lush! I haven't been in for a really long time as if you have seen my Lush collection post here, you would know I had loads to use up!

So I just picked up Honey Bee, Butter Ball and Space Girl all bath bombs, and Dirty Body Spray.

You can read a review on the bath bombs here, and my Holy Grail body spray here!

Next I went into Boots and picked up Lipcote, for £3 and some change.

I've tried it once so far, and it seemed to work. I will be doing a review on this in the coming future. 

I then went into B'n'M to pick up a cheap mirror as mine broke. This one only cost £3.99 and it is super cute and big so I'm chuffed!

Lastly I thought I would include these shoes. I bought them last Thursday and they haven't been off my feet! I bought them in Matalan for £16 and there called the Geisha Wedge Heels. They came in two colours, black or brown, and are sooooooooooooo comfortable!

The wedge is made from a sponge material so your feet feel like your walking on clouds.

There is a few scuffs on them, as I literally have only wore these all week!

Here's the link for the shoes :)

So that's what I bought yesterday and a few days ago :)

If you have any questions, leave me a comment!

Emily X

Review; Benefit "that gal", BADgal lash mascara, and the POREfessional.

Hey Guys!

So, just about everyone and their dog have been raving about the free Benefit samples from Glamour this month. Glamour team up with Benefit every year to offer three mini versions of their products, this year they offered Bad Gal Lash mascara, The POREfessional and 'that gal' primer. I picked up all three, because at £2 it's a brilliant offer! I also got a spare one of the BADgal mascara as I ended up loving it!

the POREfessional

PRO balm to minimise the appearance of pores

£23.50 

What Benefit says; "Quickly minimise the appearance of pores & fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin! Apply this silky, lightweight balm alone, under or over makeup. Translucent, oil-free formula complements all skintones and helps makeup stay put. Contains a Vitamin E derivative, known to protect skin from free radicals."

I use this underneath my eyes on the top of my cheeks and near my nose, as I feel those are my problem areas - I have quite large pores there. The primer is coloured beige, but once it is rubbed into the skin it becomes translucent and it did not tint my skin at all.  I found that the oil-free formula worked for me. My skin isn't completely oily but in the places that it is (t-zone) the POREfessional didn't make greasy.

This retails at £23.50 for 22ml of the product, which is ridiculous. For the money you pay, its tiny! However if you bought 3 Glamour magazines for £6, getting 3 primers free you would end up having 22.5ml of product! That means you save £17.50 and get 0.5ml more! 

If you like this primer I suggest running to your newsagents or supermarket and getting the 3 magazines, it is an amazing deal!

Overall, I didn't think it made my makeup stay on longer, just go on smoother. 

I don't think I will be buying the full product or 3 more Glamour mags.

BADgal lash mascara

mascara

£16.50

Benefit says;  "Sexy, sultry, pure unadulterated black mascara for full, voluminous lashes. It's as BAD as you want to be! Famously big, bodacious brush coats lashes with our super black formula."

I’d heard a lot of good things about Benefit’s Bad Gal Lash mascara before and this was on my list of “things to buy”, so I was excited to have a sample to test out before splashing out on the full sized product!

Badgal Lash comes with a pretty massive brush, which if you have read most of my post you would know I love! I absolutely love this mascara! It didn't clump, it separated my lashes, and added volume, everything I'm looking for in a mascara. I definitely would recommend it. The only thing I don't like about it, is that it is a little dry, other than that it's perfection!

I have bought two of these, as you get 4g in the sample size and only 8.5g in the full size! Meaning I spent £4, and basically got the full size saving £12.50

Again such a great deal!

"that gal"

brightening face primer

£21.50

Benefit says; "Our silky pink primer takes your complexion from dull to darling! Simply blend it on for the look of brighter, smoother skin. Contains light-reflecting pigments to help brighten all skin tones and raspberry & camomile to soothe skin."

I don't really understand what this product does, that others don't. Yes it gives my cheeks a very subtle glow and a slight pink flush that is really pretty, but the same glowy look could easily be accomplished with any cream highlighter or tinted moisturizer. Plus why is this product called a PRIMER if it doesn't PRIME anything? My makeup seemed to wear off faster than it does normally! I don't know if that was just a 'bad' day but god this little thing is expensive!

I'm glad I have the sample in my collection, but alas, I don't think I will be buying this full size or another mini. 

If you did want to buy the full product, it costs £21.50 for 11ml, so buying 2 samples at £4 you receive 15ml of product which is cheaper for more product!

Did you try any of the Benefit samples?

Leave me a comment!

Emily x

Product Rave; N-Spa's Hot Butter Fudge Syrup!

Hey guys!

I have a product rave for you today! If you have been following my blog for awhile, you would know I love my baths and indulgent products and this body wash doesn't disappoint!

The product I'm talking about is N-Spa's Hot Butter Fudge Syrup, which is absolutely delicious. 

For those of you who aren't familiar with N-Spa, they are a brand which specializes in bath and body products. The range consists of the most delicious flavours ever! There are the regular fruity flavours such as Blueberry & Raspberry, and then there are more foody smells like Vanilla Creme Brulee and Chocolate Waffle which really smells good enough to eat! 

Both myself and my boyfriend use it, and have bought 4 bottles of the Hot Butter Fudge and numerous other 'flavors.'

I started using this while back, when I spotted it on the shelf in Asda and just the name of it caught my eye, I also couldn't believe how much it actually did look like real Hot Butter Fudge Syrup! The thing that really sold it to me was the gorgeous smell. It really does smell like hot butter fudge - probably more of a smell that you would expect to find in the sweet isle, which I guess might put some people off. I love it though.

There is also quite a charming tale written on the bottle which I think makes this quite unusual:

"Decadence" said the wise man "is like a sumptuous caramel with a slow-burn creamy sweetness. Soft brown toffee, like clotted cream ice cream in the summer melting to hot butter fudge. Take extra care as forbidden fruit is the temptation that makes indulgence so wonderfully divine."

It sort of sums up just how wonderful this bath syrup is. I use the 'syrup' in the shower and the bath, and it creates masses of bubbles that all smell of the delicious fudge. It leave you feeling clean as well as giving your skin a hint of the gorgeous smell. 

A 500ml bottle cost me £3 in Asda which I think is reasonable for its deliciousness!

Next time your looking for a new body wash or bubble bath, check this out!

You can find more information here!

Leave me a comment!

Emily X

Birthday Wishlist & Early Present!

 Hey guys! 

Today has been such a great day :D 

My mam and dad took me shopping today for a new laptop since its my 18th birthday on Monday, I got a gamer laptop which I am supper excited and grateful for. The brand is Lenovo and its the Z570, I used to use a Acer Aspire laptop but it was getting old and couldn't run The Sims 3 or Skyrim, so I decided I would splurge on a new one. Plus I got a really good deal on this laptop, as it was £699.99 down to £449.99 with a free wireless mouse so I was chuffed! 

Anyway, with my birthday coming up I know I am getting some money as presents from some of my family members, so I thought I would show you what I am planning to spend it on!

The firsts things I want to buy are some lipsticks, I know in the past I said I'm not too much of a fan but lately I've been obsessed over them! I really want to try some Barry M ones, NYX Round Lipsticks and MACs. 

L-R
NYX Round Lipstick
MAC Lipstick
Barry M Lipstick

I did order some NYX Round Lipsticks a few weeks ago as a present for my birthday, and when I received them I swatched them and really liked them! So what I am trying to say is that I want to get some more!

I will do a full review of the NYX Round Lipsticks when I 'officially' get them on Monday! :D

I really want to try some MAC and Barry M lipsticks just because I have heard so much about them, the colours I want are all in the same family, mostly bright pinks and light pinks. I also want Barry M's Lavender lipstick as I have been lusting over that soooooooo much!

Next I want to get Calvin Klein CKOne Summer, its smells beautiful! I think this scent describes me, if that makes any sense, it smells of lime but also has a sweet under tone and I think it would suit me to a tee!

The only piece of clothing I know I want that my mam hasn't bought me is the Nerd Herd t-shirt. If you have never watched the show Chuck you may have no idea what I'm going on about, but I love Chuck and really want to be in the Nerd Herd :P

So thats it! I only want a few items, and want to save the rest of my money for a hoilday after my exams are done! *WOO*

I hope you are all well, and having a great week, 

Leave me a comment,

Emily x

*All images are from the all mighty Google*

Poundland and Discount UK Bargains !

Recently there has been a massive Poundland and Discount UK opened not to far away. 

So today me, my boyfriend and my dad went to check it out.

First I picked up some Alberto Balsam shampoo and conditioner I have been using for the past week. It is in the strawberry and cream scent, which reminds me of the sweet 'Campinos' that were out years ago! They were swirly red and white, which smell absolutely gorgeous, remember them??




These guys!!







The shampoo really cleans your hair, stripping it from product leaving it super clean - which I love! Even though the smell is pretty strong it is soft in your hair and doesn't overpower the room. After washing my hair with the conditioner, my hair feels really soft. It also looked a lot shinier, less frazzled. I would strongly recommend this to people who have very dry hair, or have damaged it through excessive use of bleach or heat. I will definitely be using these again.

Next I got some Hello Kitty Baby Wipes! I chose these mainly because its Hello Kitty :D Haha! You have to love the packaging and the pink, girly look. Also the scent is very nice, like sweet strawberry! I just cant get enough of the pink packaging - its so freaking sweet!! And whats even better is that I got this only for £1- cheap as chips!

I am going to use these mainly for wiping my hands before and after I apply my make up, as I hate the feeling of makeup on my hands. I'm not planning on using these on my face as they are scented, but I probably will some time along the line. 

Lastly I just got some hair dye to cover my roots for just £2.99 instead of £4/5 which I normally pay. The writing on the box and instructions is in arabic but I know what goes in where so that's fine. I'm trying to leave my hair for at least 6 weeks, as I normally die it every 4 weeks which as everyone knows is bad. However it does cringe me when I look in the mirror and see rubbish brown roots with jet black hair :P I will probably end up doing it tomorrow knowing me! 

Have you got any bargains this week? 

Emily x