Superdrug Online Haul

 

 This haul mainly consists of basics but I also treated myself to Vera Wang Princess. I had it before but just ran out! The scent is lush!

Superdrug Mango and Papaya Shower Gel 200ml £1.99
Superdrug Pink Shower Puff £1.99
Superdrug Lemon and Tea Tree Shower Gel 250ml £0.99
Superdrug Skin Essentials Fragrance Free Wipes £0.99
Superdrug 2 in 1 hand & Nail Cream 30ml £0.79
Vera Wang Princess 30ml £33.50 (included free bag)

The Art Student

The Art Student by capstick13 featuring a teal eyeliner

Equipment silk blouse
$330 - oxygenboutique.com

H M legging
hm.com

Reed Krakoff canvas tote
net-a-porter.com

UNEARTHED cuff bracelet
etsy.com

White pearl ring
stanleykorshak.com

Cross ring
topshop.com

Sue Devitt teal eyeliner
barneys.com

NARS Cosmetics nail polish
$22 - liberty.co.uk

Review of St Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub 30ml (99p from Superdrug or 4 for 3 offer)

I purchased the full size of this year’s back and decided to rekindle my love for this wonderful product. I remember really liking it at the time, when I was a teen. Then for some reason forgot about it! I saw the travel size version in Superdrug this week and thought I would give it a go.

I found the travel size version really handy, and was ideal for testing it out again. The packaging design is lovely and the squeezy bottle is handy to get out the stuff quickly. You don’t need a great deal of product for it to have an effect on your skin, so the 30ml might last me a bit.

It should be used by first splashing water across your face then applying it to the skin in a gentle circular motion. The product is thick and rough and gets rid of dead skin cells really quickly. The aroma of apricots is fairly subtle but pleasant. It’s a product that gets to work quite quickly and the effect is almost instant after washing it off.

It left my skin feeling beautiful, soft and smooth. I’ve been using it this past week and have really high praise for it. St Ives does other beauty items including a body scrub which is fairly similar to this. Click here to view the product range on Superdrug.

Shout Magazine BYS Make-up Palette Freebie

This Magazine was sold on June 12th. Unfortunately this issue has been and gone in local newsagents however you may be able to purchase the issue on eBay if you’re lucky.

This issue came with a free BYS make-up palette. I don’t normally buy shout magazine but thought it would be an easy read while I was away on holiday, plus I was tempted with the freebie!

I haven’t heard of the BYS make-up brand before. I Googled it and they have a website. Unfortunately you can’t buy make-up products on there but you can view general information. I noticed on the website, they were advertising Top of the Pops magazine with a free lip gloss by BYS.

The little make-up compact I received was pretty good. The design of the palette was lovely and modern, including a mirror on the inside. The mirror wasn’t high quality but reasonable for travelling.

The palette included four shades of eye shadow, a grey eye pencil and a make-up applicator. Sometimes with inexpensive make-up some of the ingredients can irate the skin. I did not find this and found the quality to be quite reasonable.

The colours were really wearable and ones I might go out and buy anyway. When I swatched them, they gave a shimmer metallic look onto the skin. The grey eye pencil was a lovely colour which is very wearable for during the day. Also it was extremely soft and easy to apply.

Look out for BYS make-up products and click here to see their website!

Escada Island Kiss Gift Set (£33 Debenhams)

Includes 50ml Island Kiss Perfume

I remember popping into Boots, around the time Escada Island Kiss was first launched years back. I was first attracted to the beautiful bottle, they’ve updated it now, but I loved the original packaging.

As soon as I smelt it, I was in love. Since then Escada have brought out variations of Island Kiss each summer for years.

Only recently when the 20 year mark hit, they brought out the original Escada Island Kiss again. I asked for the gift set from Debenhams for my birthday this year and at the time it was on sale.

I can’t say enough about this fabulous perfume. It’s very tropical and citrus smelling. I would say it’s quite a youthful fragrance and perfect for summer/going on your holiday.

The new packaging is pretty cool, but in my eyes doesn’t meet up to the original. I also bought Escada Sexy Graffiti which can be bought on its own or as the gift set. I bought the 30ml bottle, and reviewed it here.

Includes 50ml moisturising body lotion

I’ve used this body lotion a fair few times now. It’s a lovely light lotion that sinks into the skin quickly and easily. Because the lotion is perfumed, it’s perfect to apply before going out. It can be used with the perfume or on its own.

The lotion is not glittery which I like as it’s more suitable for day time wear and general use. The bottle is quite small, but can be used for travel.

The only slight negative, is that I prefer the original island kiss packaging, which I’ve stated before. However the new packaging is lovely and represents the brand quite well.

I enjoy using the product, and the quality is very high. Unfortunately I don’t think you can by the lotion on its own.

Includes A Escada make-up bag

The bag I received was slightly different to the one photographed on the Debenhams website. I received a wrap make-up bag which has different sections and perfect for taking away.

The bag featured on the Debenhams site is a smaller zip up make-up bag. I actually prefer the bag I received as it’s more practical and very useful.

Click here to buy the set from Debenhams!

Belated Glamour Freebie – That Gal Brightening Face Primer

A free face primer was available in the July edition of Glamour magazine. Unfortunately the magazine is no longer on sale, but thought that I would review the free product if others are debating whether to buy it full size.

Firstly, I was attracted to the pretty and modern packaging. However the box was quite big, therefore I was expected a slightly bigger item. When I got the item out of the box it was a pretty tiny 7.5ml tube.

I got a bit out of the tube and apply it quite liberally to my face. I found the pink tone, made my skin quite rosy and with a small bit of pink shimmer. There was a nice strawberry scent too.

The pink tones of the product showed up quite a lot of my skin, with being pale. Despite this I found the liquid to be quite moisturising on dryer patches of my skin. I did not see a great deal of difference, before and after other than a more pink tone to the face.

After using the product, I found applying more lightly to the face works well on my pale skin. In addition, it works ok as a highlighter on my cheekbones.

But I wasn’t really hooked on the product; I wasn’t amazed with the overall look. But the end result most probably depends on your skin type and how you apply it.

Jewellery Stash – From My Birthday

I received some beautiful jewellery from mainly my Mum who bought some things in the Debenhams sale. I got a few bits from peacocks from a friend and a Me to You bear charm from another friend.

It was a lovely surprise to be given these bits of jewellery. My favourites have to be the Debenhams cocktail rings. I haven’t worn them yet, but can’t wait to get a chance.

I never really think to buy rings, mainly out of worry they won’t fit. Luckily the rings I got where stretchy/adjustable and the other ring fit me quite well.

Hope you like the pics! :)

Peacocks Outfit – Birthday Present

I thought I would do a quick share of a gift I received from a close friend for my birthday.

She bought me a lovely coral and cream stripe rib neck top, with three quarter length sleeves. There is detailing on the cuffs and shoulders.

In addition to that she bought me a pretty coral beaded necklace and a matching square coral ring.

I was thrilled to receive this gift, the top fits really nicely and I wore my outfit with a pair of River Island jeans the other day.

I’m not sure how much these items cost, as they were gifts but Peacocks is a fairly well known shop. Click here to find a store.

Coconut & Shea Butter Body Butter 50ml (99p or 4 for 3 @ Superdrug)

I took advantage of the 4 for 3 at Superdrug on travel minis and bought 8 for goody bags at my birthday party. Luckily – I had a gift bag left so kept it for myself.

This body butter was a real treat to use. The coconut scent was beautiful and in my opinion as good as or better than The Body Shop coconut body butter.

The Superdrug copy was smoother and easier to apply to the skin. The concentrate was slighter thinner, but unlike the body shop version the product didn’t leave a sticky residue.

The 50ml mini is perfect for taking on holiday or popping in you handbag when you go out. The packaging is a small round pot. The design is fairly simple and plain and the actual product is just a plain white.

Despite this, I would recommend the product either as a mini or to buy a full size product. Click here to buy the mini. Click here to buy the full size.

There are other products available in the Superdrug coconut & shea range, for example a body lotion, hand wash, body polish etc.