Tuesday 18 January 2011

Mini haul Featuring Cosmopolitan, Collection 2000 and Revlon

I am on a slight spending ban due to my travelling plans for after graduation but as a self confessed product junkie, my Christmas money had to go somewhere...


Cosmopolitan Blend Perfection Sponge

I've been aware of the Beauty Blender for quite some time but I could never force myself to part with upwards of £15 for what was, essentially, a sponge.  
However, when I saw Holly recommend this sponge for under £5 I mentally saved it and had to purchase it when I just happened to stumble into Superdrug..


Revlon Contour Shadow Brush

Another beauty tool, another recommendation.  This time from the wonderful gossmakeupartist aka Wayne.  Not only is he an extremely talented make up artist and brutally honest about products, he's also a complete babe - honestly, I could watch him for hours!
When he stated that this brush was a dupe for MAC's 224 brush, I was instantly sold.  Who wants to pay twenty odd pounds when you can try this for £7-ish?!  I will report back on it...


Collection 2000 Volume Sensation Waterproof Mascara and 24 Hour Felt Tip Black Liner

To be honest, two slightly unnecessary purchases.. I needed a new waterproof mascara as I find they hold the curl so much better and I was bored with my L'oreal liner - I'm so fickle!!


Revlon Fire & Ice Lipstick

As a lover of all things 1940s, I just couldn't resist the new re-promote of Revlon's classic lip colour from the era - Fire and Ice.  Supposedly a neutral based red, I felt it the easiest and most classic way to try the red lip.  I personally think it is quite orange based but it is flattering all the same and I absolutely love wearing it.  

Prepare for a FOTD coming this way soon..

xxx

16 comments:

  1. That lippie looks gorgeous, I need it(:!xx

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  2. Everytime I go to superdrug to get that sponge they are gone!
    One day...it will be mine...one day.
    X

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  3. Ooh I think I might have to get that sponge! Great haul, love the lipstick, I'm not brave enough to go that bright!

    xxx

    www.ox-Katie-xo.blogspot.com

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  4. Can't wait to find out your thoughts on the brush! xx

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  5. @Holly - It is really lovely! I think I need to get some Lipcote though as it doesn't last a great deal of time xx

    @Mercedes - Oh no! If you ever want me to pick one up for you, let me know! xx

    @Katie - The sponge is really great - will be reviewing it soon! xx

    @Mybutterfly63 - I'll definitely post a review when I've had a chance to try it out! xx

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  6. I LOVE that sponge.. It's amazing! Makes my make up look flawless!
    Great haul love! x

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  7. I bought the sponge today, when it popped up on my dashboard from your post it tipped me over the edge, had to get it! No luck getting Fire & Ice though, it looks stunning.

    Sarah x

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  8. I'm loving the haul! The red is a gorgeous shade - i prefer orange-reds on my skin tone so I'll check this one out xxx

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  9. @LipglossAndLeopardPrint - So far, I'm finding it great too :) xx

    @Sarah - Haha blogging is such an enabling hobby - far too much temptation! xx

    @Roshas - It really is a gorgeous colour - I would highly recommend it! xx

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  10. can't wait to see you with red lips!! :)

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  11. ooh i love the lipstick and spongeX

    www.stilettos-and-cigarettes.blogspot.com

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  12. That shade of red is sexy, I want a tube too!:D

    Great haul, btw.:D

    ***** Marie *****
    allthingsmarie.com

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  13. I wonder if that sponge works the same as the Beauty Blender. I like that shade of lipstick. It's so bold! :)

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  14. love you blog - hoping you could tell me how and where you got the layout- new to the bloggin world! thanx babe-xoxox

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  15. @Erica - I used a standard blogger layout and then edited the html I think! It was quite a while ago so can't remember exactly but it you google blogger layout you should come up with some tutorials!! xx

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  16. @LipglossAndLeopardPrint - So far, I'm finding it great too :) xx

    @Sarah - Haha blogging is such an enabling hobby - far too much temptation! xx

    @Roshas - It really is a gorgeous colour - I would highly recommend it! xx

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