Boots and TKMaxx Haul...

Sooooo, I might have gone to Boots today! Oops, but here is what I bought:

Disclaimer: This blog post was lot more detailed, but the website crashed as I went to publish it and I lost the whole post! Annoying. So this is the second time I am typing it up so it is going to be quick, as it took me over an hour last time, and I don't have the patience to spend that long on it again, haha.

I got an Elizabeth Arden Mascara from TKMaxx, this retails at £22, but I got this for £7.99, which is amazing. I also wanted to get the Revlon Photo Ready 3D Volume Mascara from Boots for £10.99, but managed to get a kit with two of the mascaras and an eyeliner for £7.99, which is AMAZING, so I definitely couldn't say no to it, haha.

I also got the new Benefit Operation Pore-Proof kit, which looks AMAZING. I have wanted it since I saw the preview, so I picked this up without even a second thought, haha.

I love my Natural Collection Blush in the shade Peach Melba, so I got another one in the shade Rosey Glow. I also got a bronzer in the shade Golden Glow.

I picked up one of the Lash Sensational Mascaras as I have only heard good things. I am also running out of my Collection Lasting Perfection concealer so I had to get another one.
Shaaanxo (youtuber) goes on about the L'Oreal Brow Plumper all the time, so when I saw it I had to pick it up as if she raves about it, it must be good! I also got the new L'Oreal Superliner, as it looks so good, and again, I have heard really good things.

I also got a No7 liquid eye liner too, I want to start buying more so that I can find the perfect liner or so I can find one that I find easier to use as I am terrible at applying liquid eyeliner. I also got a No7 brow pencil as my Soap and Glory one will have run out soon, so I wanted to try a new one.
I also got one of the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB creams, as the only one I own is way, way too orange for me, and this one looks light enough so I really wanted to give it a go.
I have also heard people rave about the Wake Me Up Rimmel Concealer, so, again, I thought I'd give it a go.

I picked up a Vichy DermaBlend Full Coverage Foundation, as I have heard quite good things. I am so excited to try it. I have very high expectations especially as it was £18!
I also got the No7 brush cleaner, and I have just tried it and OMG I love it! My brushes were clean so quickly and effortlessly.
I picked up a L'Oreal BB powder too, as part of a 3 for 2 offer, as I needed to pick a third thing and decided to give this powder a go.
I am also super excited to try the new Maybelline Master Sculpt Conour Kit too, and I must say the highlighter looks beautiful.

I got a free gift with my two No7 purchases, which included a Skin Illuminator Primer, a single eyeshadow in a shimmering deep purple shade, and an Intense Volume Mascara.

But the best part of the free gift was the free lipstick voucher for up to £9.95! I had a hard time choosing a shade, mainly because they were all so similar. They all seemed to be pink shades that all seemed the same, there was not one purple or nude shade in the offer, which was annoying as I don't often wear pink shades, but I picked up this one in the end, and it is pretty but I don't know how much wear I will get out of it to be honest.

So, it is safe to say I spent way too much money in Boots today, but I was treating myself because yesterday I found out that I got the job for the interviews I had been too, YAYAY :D! I have just under three weeks until I start so until then I will be buying work clothes mainly now, and possibly a little more makeup. I will update you all when I have bought a load of work clothes and show you all. :)

Again, this was a rushed post as it was the second time I had typed it up. Fingers crossed it works this time, as I doubt I will have the patience to try for a third time today! haha. 

Anyway, tomorrow I will be uploading a 'my makeup starter kit essentials' post, so keep an eye out for that :)

Thanks for reading everyone,

Love Abbie 

<3

My top 5 affordable/drugstore lipsticks...

Okay, admittedly this is probably going to be one of my favourite blog posts as it is about lipstick, but I also have to admit that picking just 5 of my favourite drugstore lipsticks was a lot harder than I thought it would be! But, obviously, I managed in the end :)

First of all,

Revlon Colour Burst Matte Balm
Shade: Shameless

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This lipstick is AMAZING, you do not need to keep reapplying to get a good pigmentation of colour on the lips, it is already super pigmented! It also has a nice mint smell to it, which although is sort of irrelevant to how the lipstick performs, it is still a nice touch. I like applying this with and without a brush.

It is a matte lipstick too, but it does not dry the lips at all, unlike some matte lipsticks. It also lasts most of the day without urgent need for reapplying.

It is also super cheap consider the quality too, it retails at £7.99, but Boots currently have a 3 for 2 offer on Revlon too! 

http://www.boots.com/en/Revlon-ColorBurst-Matte-Lip-Balm_1416281/

MUA cosmetics matte lipstick
Shade: peachy keen

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This is MUA cosmetic's matte lipstick in the shade Peachy Keen. It is slight drying, being a matte lipstick, but with a tiny bit of vaseline on the lips underneath it is perfect!

It is the perfect spring/summer shade, and a perfect colour for in the day.

This lipstick doesn't last as long as some more expensive drugstore lipsticks, but I still only need to reapply once or twice throughout the day, it also needs a little layer to build up a nice pigmented colour on the lips, and given the price I don't even mind that!

MUA is definitely one of my all time favourite brands because they offer (mostly) amazing quality products at such a small price.

This lipstick retails at just £1!! Yes, that is not a typo, it really is just £1. It is definitely worth more than £1 and has always and will always been a firm favourite of mine, regardless of it's price.

http://www.superdrug.com/MUA/MUA-Matte-Lipstick-Peachy-Keen/p/730860#.VaQpn0IQK0s

Soap & Glory's Sexy Mother Pucker
Shade: Blush Pink

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This is the only Soap & Glory lipstick I own, unfortunately :(. But I wear it A LOT!

It is a gorgeous matte pinky nude colour, that is very wearable day or night, and it lasts all day!

The packaging is also cute, but the smell of this lipstick is to die for! It has this gorgeous vanilla smell, which makes it so much nicer to wear because I could just sit and smell this lipstick all day, it seriously does smell so good, haha!

It is supposed to be one of their plumping lipsticks too, although I do not think it makes my lips appear bigger, but this doesn't bother me.

This lipstick is also super pigmented so no need to layer up the colour to get it too look nice.

This lipstick retails at£9, but again Boots have a 3 for 2 offer on Soap & Glory cosmetics at the moment too!

http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory%C2%99-Sexy-Mother-Pucker%C2%99-Matte-Powder-Coat_1279316/

Makeup Revolution Atomic Lipstick
Shade: Make it Right

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This is my all time favourite Makeup Revolution lipstick! I love the vast majority of their lipsticks, as I own almost all of them, but this stands out from them all! Not only because of its bright colour but mainly because of it's amazing pigmentation and longevity!

This is the most gorgeous purple shade with a very very slight shimmer to it! It is the perfect autumn/winter shade, but I still wear it in the summer too!

It lasts all day, you might only need to reapply once, if that! It doesn't dry out the lips either. This is probably my absolute favourite lipstick, if I had to only pick one! It is one of my most worn lipsticks, and I would wear it day and night, but it is probably more suited for use for a night out as it is such a bold colour.

This lipstick retails at £1, and yes, again, no type, it is just £1!!

http://www.superdrug.com/Makeup-Revolution/Makeup-Revolution-Amazing-Lipstick-Atomic-Make-It-Right/p/357903?singleResultSearchPage=true#.VaQseEIQK0s

L'oreal Colour Riche Lipstick
Shade: JLo's red

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Last, but at no means least, is L'oreal's Colour Riche lipstick in the shade JLo's red.

OMG this the most gorgeous red lipstick! And what is a lipstick favourites post without a red?!

This lipstick too is amazingly pigmented, and does last all day!

When I wear this lipstick I always feel more confident, because it's such a gorgeous red, and it looks flawless on the lips, no streaks, just a gorgeous pigmented red!

And the packaging is also beautiful, yes we don't actually need amazing packaging, we only use the lipstick after all, but it sure does look nice on my desk! I actually prefer this packaging to MAC!

I absolutely love L'oreal makeup as a whole because all of it's makeup they offer are of outstanding quality!

This lipstick retails at £6.99, which for this quality and pigmentation and, basically, perfection is just amazing! Superdrug also have a buy one get one half price offer too.

http://www.superdrug.com/L%27Oreal-Paris/L%27oreal-Colour-Riche-Collection-Privée-Red-Lipstick-Jlo/p/229200#.VaQurEIQK0s

I hope you liked this post, these are truly my 5 favourite affordable lipsticks!

Next in my top 5 series I will be doing a post on my top 5 foundations, featuring L'oreal and Maxfactor, so look out for that!

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