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| Beauty Joint |
Starting from about 12 weeks ago, I made a purchase from Beauty Joint. I really wanted to get the Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso so snuck a few other items in my order. I can't say I'm a big fan of the Rimmel Match Perfection, I found it oxidised too much on me. Also the Elf HD Undereye Setting Powder didn't really do much for me and had a bit too much of a shimmer for my liking. I love the blush of course and the gold Sally Hansen polish is awesome! It dries matte and is so thick and opaque. The other 2 polishes are a little too sheer and streaky though and require too many coats for my patience!
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| MAC |
Next I made a MAC order direct from MAC USA. I used shipito postage service to forward it to me. I won't go into detail as I've done a review on the lipsticks and Mineral Skinfinish elsewhere but I really do like the Pro Longwear Concealer. The strobe cream is nice but severely overpriced in my opinion. I feel I can get the same results from using L'oreal Lumi Magique primer.
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| Feel Unique |
A few months back I found that Feel Unique stocked Aussie and was so stoked to find they would ship it to NZ. So after trying it I had to return and stock up. I'm currently using the 'Shine' formula, while being very nice it's not quite as nice as the 'Miracle' formula, nor does it smell as good.
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| Showpo |
Ok, please excuse these silly pictures, like I said, this post is going to be like a unboxing/first impression type of thing straight from my Instagram. I pretty much just threw these items on and snapped away. I grabbed these 2 items off Showpo, they're still online if your interested. The pants are the Motorcycle Jeggings and are super comfy and pretty badass if you ask me. The coat is ridiculous but sooo cuddly! It's the called the Hoodwinked cardi. Perfect for winter, either dressed up or down. I also grabbed a few other pieces like a cardi that is no longer available and a dress that I had to return. I just used my store credit from that dress last night so am excited to receive my next purchase. Delivery is always really quick from Showpo, I predict it to come before the next weekend.
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| Farmers and Countdown |
It's not often I buy makeup in store but I was so excited to find Farmers had Revlon Colorburst Matte Balms that I had to get in there. I've reviewed this already so won't go into it. This was also around the same time Wayne Goss released a video about powder before foundation technique (I'm sure everyone knows what I'm talking about!) so since I didn't own a translucent powder I grabbed some off the Australis stand. I really liked the technique but it really does depend on your foundation formula. Also Collection a UK brand made it's way into Countdown supermarkets so I had to grab a concealer! It's fantastic! The nail polish from Collection is also very nice and is looking very pretty on my toes as we speak ;)
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| NYX Lip Butter Lipsticks from Urban Outfitters |
I've done a review and swatch on these so won't get into it again. I went crazy on Urban Outfitters and brought 9!
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| Makeup Geek eyeshadows |
These also have been posted and swatched (here and here)so won't get into it again, but to be a true haul of the last 12 weeks I feel they should be included! I love my MUG shadows (keep an eye out for a future post that will be a swatch on 4 of the new shades just released! I've just placed an order).
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| Chi Chi and Frank |
I've talked plenty about Chi Chi and you can see swatches of all the above products in this post. But I took advantage of Chi Chi relaunching their site and offering a 20% (from memory) discount. It arrived in the cutest pink box. I also reordered some Frank which arrived on the same day. I love this stuff, you can see a review here.
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| Farmers and The Body Shop |
Once again I somehow drifted into Farmers and made a few sneaky buys. More Chi Chi and an Australis lippy (swatched here). The Chi Chi perfume is really fruity which I love. It's long lasting and is great for an everyday fragrance. I also was in The Body Shop and left with a vanilla body mist which I like to spritze at night before bed.
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| Beauty Review mascara trial 'Save or Splurge' |
So while not an actual purchase I was lucky enough to get to trial these mascara for a fantastic NZ site Beauty Review. If your a kiwi and not part of this awesome community get over there! It's a place where you can review products, chat in an active forum full of like minded and sweet ladies and also have an opportunity to be sent full size products which in return you give an honest review on their site. This particular trial was a 'Save or Splurge' scenario with a cheap $3 mascara versus a Lancôme mascara (NZ$60). You can find the results here.
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| Beauty Review prize pack |
While still talking of Beauty Review! I was extremely lucky to have won a Nivea Gift pack from them. All I did was fill out a super quick and simple survey about Nivea and was lucky enough to win and they sent me this generous gift!
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| Eco Tan and Beginning Boutique |
I am madly missing summer and feel like I'm already looking a little pale for my liking. I feel better if I have a little colour so ordered some Eco Tan Winter Skin Gradual Tan . So far i'm liking it, it gives quite a bit of colour. I don't feel it moisturizers quite as much as I need so I alternate days with another plain moisturizer.
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| Beginning Boutique |
I also did a sneaky order from Beginning Boutique. I was obviously craving the colour red. The top is called Lock Out Long Sleeve Top and has a few sizes left at the moment. It's quite sheer and super comfy. The skirt is called Cable Skirt Burgundy, it's available in a few different colours and is still available online (and in other various Australian boutique stores) it is quite short but I imagine I'll wear this with some ankle boots in winter.
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| Beauty Review Beauty Vault |
Once again Beauty Review! I was extremely spoilt in the last 3 weeks by them! I didn't mention that part of being a member is the opportunity to earn points, these points are gathered by being active, even a post on the forum will give you a couple. These points can give you a status which if you are active can then promote you from 'apprentice' to Expert. Then there is an opportunity to become a 'Hero' which is available to 40 members. There are also 3 spots available for a 'Superhero' these status's open up the opportunity to access a 'Vault' which is available a few times a year. In the Beauty Vault you can use your points to purchase products. Recently there was one which I was able to grab a few things from (it's insanely exciting as there are limited quantities) You only pay for postage. I grabbed the above products, I'm in love with the Elizabeth Arden mask peel. It leaves your skin super hydrated and smooth. I also managed to get this Taylor Swift Wonderstruck fragrance, it's very pretty and light.
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| Candle Crush candles and melts |
I have raved about Candle Crush many times but last week the Alexander the Grape was the fragrance of the week, I only realized on Sunday so quickly placed an order. It smells like Hubba Bubba grape bubblegum! I love it! I also grabbed 2 melts of scents I hadn't tried, the Lime is insanely good, very citrusy.
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| Jessup Brushes from Ebay |
I have been hearing so much about 'eBay brushes' so I thought 'why not?' and grabbed a Jessup set. They were approximately NZD$20 and had free shipping. They arrived in about 2 weeks. I received these on Thursday, I washed them straight away (they had quite a strong chemical smell which washed away). I used them for the first time yesterday and so far I'm really really impressed!
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| iHerb |
Lastly I received a parcel yesterday from iHerb. I used the skincare last night for the first time and I'm really loving them. The Queen Helene Mint Julep mask is so affordable and is very comparable to GlamGlow. The Night Gel is also really good going by my first impression. I awoke to such nice soft moisturized skin! You can get a discount using this link or code LZC872 I think this entitles you to $10 off your first order if you spend $40, under $40 is $5 or something like that! Sorry for being vague but it is legit. I've always had great service from iHerb. Their shipping is really affordable and super quick. I placed the above order on a Sunday and received it on the following Friday.
So I hope this was somewhat interesting! I am always curious at what others buy so thought this maybe an ok post.
I hope your all having a lovely day!
Cat :)
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