From time to time (okay I lied - ALL the time) I find myself drawn to the Boots website and all their wonderful beauty offers. I don't think I've ever come away from that website without popping something in my online shopping basket. Recently I was having one of those "I fancy treating myself to some new beauty bits" moments and of course my first port of call was Boots. I didn't know what I wanted to buy and I definitely didn't need anything but I hadn't bought any new beauty products for almost a month and I was getting withdrawals. Yes, send me to beauty bloggers anonymous!
Before I tell you about all the lovely beauty bits that wormed their way into my Boots basket, I just want to point out that this post was supposed to go up before my monthly favourites so I apologise that you've already seen the Bourjois lipstick and Loreal Micellar solution. I don't want to bore you with the same products discussed in my previous post but I did buy them recently so I hope you don't mind a Bourjois and Loreal double whammy. Also, I bought the Loreal micellar water from duty free and not Boots but if I were to buy it again, I'd buy it from Boots so I thought I'd pop it in this haul anyway. I won't go into any detail about them here as you can find out what I think of them both in my previous post.
Wow, disclaimer central. Now that ramble is out of the way, let me tell you about the things I've been buying. As I said earlier, I didn't have anything in particular in mind that I wanted to buy but Boots and their beauty offers are bad for my bank balance and I soon spotted bargains all over the place. The first bargain I spotted was Hydraluron. Now, if you're a beauty blogger and haven't heard of this product yet, where have you been hiding? I've heard nothing but rave reviews about this little beauty so when I spotted that the whole Indeed Labs range (the brand behind Hydraluron) had a third off their normal price, I gave into the hype and popped it into my basket. If you don't know what Hydraluron is, its essentially a 'pre-moisturiser' product that contains hyraluronic acid and helps to seal moisture from your regular moisturiser into your skin. Definitely not an essential product but a nice little luxury and I can't wait to see how it helps my dry skin in the winter months.
Next up are two Soap and Glory products which were also bought thanks to an offer too good to resist. Boots were offering 2 for £15 on any Soap and Glory products which in my opinion is a fabulous little deal, especially if you choose more expensive products. I know, how cunning of me ;). The two 'expensive' products I picked were both for the S&G makeup range and both products I've been eyeing up for a while now - the 'Glow All Out' illuminating powder and Lid Stuff 'What's Nude' eyeshadow quad. Considering the face powder costs £11 on its own - I couldn't say no to the eyeshadow palette for only £4 instead of £10. Bargain! I haven't tried the eyeshadows yet but the illuminating powder is beautiful. Keep and eye out for full reviews on both.
Now I'm blaming all you other beauty bloggers out there for influencing these next two purchases - Vaseline 'Aloe Fresh' Spray & Go body moisturiser and 'Cherry Me' baby lips lip balm. Both of these products have been hot on the blogging scene lately and although I've read mixed reviews of both, they're both cheap as chips so I had to snap them up to see what I think for myself. I won't say too much as again, I'll be reviewing these products in full soon but I'm totally in love with one of them.
Lastly, I spotted this Garnier Moisture Match 'Protect and Glow' moisturiser on special offer in my local Boots store whilst buying my mum some last minute birthday presents. It was reduced to only £4.99 and after falling in love with all the cute squeezy bottles and various fragrances (there's a whole range of the moisture match moisturisers designed for various skin needs), I couldn't walk away without taking one with me. I loved the look of them all to be honest but I decided on the 'illuminate' version in the end as I'm always willing to try a product that claims to give my skin that infamous glow. It also helps that it smells absolutely incredible. Seriously, I could sniff this stuff all day. I've been loving this product ever since I got it so expect a rave review soon.
Have you been shopping at Boots lately? Have you tried any of these products?
Lots of Love,
I love the hydraluron and the micellar solution. Both have done wonders for my skin. I love a good raid of Boots,i recently took advantage of the buy one get one half price. I'd love to try the S&G make up soon x
ReplyDeleteI've been loving the micellar water but I haven't had much chance to try the Hydraluron yet!! I'm hoping it works wonders for me too :) xxx.
DeleteI always look at the boots website as well to see the deals, haha! Really want to try the soap and glory lid stuff pallet, can't wait to hear you thoughts on it!x
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that eyeshadow quad looks extremely pretty!
ReplyDeleteI have also purchased Hydraluron whilst it has been on offer, I hope you love it as I'm besotted with it :) it's working really well for me.
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The Bourjois Lipstick looks so beautiful! Lusting after everything! x
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You have me absolutely jealous! I'm dieing to get hold of the Cherry Me Babylips :-( xx
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That soap and glory palette looks so pretty! :)
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i've wanted that lid stuff eyeshadow palette for ages now, it looks so pretty and handy to carry with you too! xx
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gorgeous bits hun! ive seen a few people with glow all out I really must try it it looks beaut!
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I've been dying to try out the baby lips products! x
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Some fab products. I still need to get round to trying the Spray and Go moisturiser :)
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Boots is just great for large hauls as they always have offers and promotions on, rude not to shop there! The Gairner moisture match range is one of their best in my opinion, and such a bargain at the moment!
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I have fully reviewed the vaseline spray and go on my blog and have also recently gone to boots and bought a few bits! I have been really impressed with the hydraluron but it is so expensive!
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Is the garnier moisture match range for the face or body or both?
ReplyDeleteThe eye shadow palette colours look so pretty, are they matte? I got a 'earthy browns' Revlon palette today and I love it for everyday use! xx
ReplyDeleteI really love the look of that eye shadow palette, the colours are lovely!x
ReplyDeleteReally want to try the cherry baby lips!
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Want to try the loreal!
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I was going to get the lid stuff today never did :(
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Love everything you've brought, the L'oreal Miceller soultion is amaaazing, I'm obsessed! xo
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I have that baby lips and its amazing!
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I've heard so many great things about Lidstuff so far I bet it's great!
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The Soap & Glory eye shadow palette looks pretty basic, but I suppose you can never have enough neutral colors (or at least I can't)!. :D
ReplyDeleteI really want to try the vaseline spray and go, can't wait for the review!
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I have the Garnier moisturiser in both the illuminating one and the normal/dry skin, and they are absolutely fab!! they do brighten my skin and seriously hydrate my face and eliminate all those pesky dry patches. At only 4.99 a pop they're beyond worth it x
ReplyDeleteI have just got the maybelline baby lips too :) All these products look great and would love to try them all! x
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Great post I have my eyes on a few items mentioned here thanks for reviewing x
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I'm off there today to buy a few every day bits and bobs no doubt other things will add on....he....he...xx
ReplyDeleteGreat haul! Been dying to get my hands on Hydraluron. xxx
ReplyDeleteNice choices- I nearly got Hydraluron the other day but my mom was with me and was like 'NO you have too much skincare'. Boo!
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Lovely products you've brought. The soap and glory products never fail there fab!
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I love hydraluron, I picked it up a few weeks ago and have already bought some backups! The s&l highlight is gorgeous, I really want to pick it up!
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ooh just also bought glow all out! Can't wait to try it out! xo
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I want both the Hydraluron Moisture Booster and the L'Oreal Micellar Solution far too much..but Boots is bad for my bank balance I have to say. Lovely post.
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Becka! :)
Be careful using the spray & go moisturiser when wearing fake tan, I tried the tester in boots on my arm & it took my tan off!! #patchytan :( ha x
ReplyDeleteI bought that spray moisturiser too! Love it so far :)
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Lovely selection of goodies! I got my Micellar Solution this morning, and it removes the make up like a dream! I'm already in love :) The S&G offer sounds fab wish I could try some of their products out but they do not ship to Denmark, unfortunately.
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Completely guilty of buying a handful of things I don't necessarily need and I always fall for the hype on beauty products. Especially baby lips balm, I've gotten so many of them they just come on so smooth and provide a nice little ting.
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I was so glad to go to Boots when I went back to London last month! I stocked up on Barry M, S&G and Seventeen! I missed it so much!
ReplyDeleteHeard nothing but good things about the Micellar Solution! Going to have to purchase now! I work at boots and pretty sure 80% of my wages go back to them!
ReplyDeleteWell we all deserve a little treat every now and then don't we haha. Looking forward to your review of the Garnier moisturiser as I've had my eye on it for quite some time now xx
ReplyDeleteI love the look of lidstuff. Think I need to invest whilst its buy one get one half price.
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