I've never been the best with
my money, even though, for the first time in a decade I'm debt free, I still
have things I could/should be saving for, but I just can’t help picking up the
odd impulse buy!
Here
are just a few of the items that lightened my purse in March 2014!
Garnier
Micellar Cleansing Water
I have
to admit I stopped reading as many make up blogs for a while, the temptation to
buy pretty new things all the time was far too strong, so maybe
it wasn't a surprise that when a friend told me about this fab
new product the blogs were raving about, I jumped on it!
I
remember when back on the blogs everyone used to rant on about this cleansing
product, that wasn't easily available in the UK, I can
only assume Garnier were reading the blogs too and decided to throw their
hat in the ring.
The
product claims that you can use it as a makeup remover and cleanser without
having to rinse afterwards, which to a lazy gal like me that's the
ideal! I'm the kinda girl that usually wakes up in my makeup and at best I
might remove it with some wipes, but I have always found that wipes leave a
horrid residue on your face and are hash on your skin. The Micellar Cleansing
is very soft on your skin, even when I got a bit in my eye
it didn't sting, it left my skin feeling soft and clear. My only
complaint is that it didn't take of my mascara very well (I wear
Benefit They're Real or various MAC ones I've acquired), though to be
honest, very little I've ever tried has!
MAC Studio
Finish Concealer & Prep+Prime - Natural Radiance
After a
bad day, nothing cheers me more than the joy of a MAC counter. Though every time I run out of a
product I always want to see what else is out there? Especially when it comes
to my fave premium products, as much as I love them my pocket won’t always
stretch and there are often much cheaper brands that crack out the odd diamond in
the rough (MUA’s pearl eye shadow dupes of MAC or Collection 2000 Shimmer Shades
dupe or Bobbi Brown shimmer bricks). I’ve bought many alternatives, but I have
to admit, there is not much that comes close to MAC’s primers and concealers.
Studio finish is just an epic all rounder, thick enough to provide the cover
you need, easy to apply by finger or brush and can be mixed down with a moisturiser
or primer to use on the more delicate eye area. I just can’t fault it! But on a
day when I was feeling blue I was a little susceptible to the hard sell and
found myself letting the assistant talk me into buying the Prep+Prime - Natural
Radiance. I already use both their Face Protect for nite out make up and Skin
for daytime but I’d run out of Skin and I was introduced to Natural Radiance,
its somewhere between the two with a slight shimmer (hence the radiance!),
great oil control, holds better than Skin does and has now replaced it as my
day to day primer. Nothing competes with Face Protect for me but as it’s too
heavy to wear day to day, Natural Radiance is a new fave!
Garnier BB Cream – Combination Oily & Anti Age
I’m lazy, I can never be
bothered to moisturise, maybe I’ve not found the right one yet but I just don’t
like the greasy feel and those that aren’t greasy don’t seem to do a thing. BB
Creams were a great invention for me, hydration for my skin and a not to heavy
coverage for day to day wear. I’ve tried a few, Estee Lauder’s being a notable
contender, but Garnier’s is my fave. I’ve been using their Original one for a
while and I thought I’d try out their Combination Oily one because it promised
a mattifying effect and I’m always a fan of that. I have to say I’m not a fan,
the consistency is much more liquid and the coverage is much thicker, much more
like a standard foundation. Not only that, but the week or two I wore it I developed
rather spotty skin. I was going to go back to the Original, but I was in Boots
and they were doing the Anti Age one at around £6 which is nearly half price so
I couldn’t resist. I’ve not worn it enough to notice any anti ageing effects
yet but the consistency and coverage is much more like the original and much
less harsh on my skin!
AND FINALLY....
Today I was in a MAC outlet
store and picked up this fab little pair. I wanted a purple shadow for day to
day work wear and combined with this shimmery yellow I can create a cute look
from the pair or have the odd yellow day should I feel the need! Love it! Just £14
to make me happy today!
