Tuesday, 25 February 2014

The 'Until We Meet Again' Line-Up

Products. 90% of the time, I use them, I chuck them, I don't look back. Sometimes, however, something special happens when I slap one on my face (to use the technical term...), and it gets earmarked for a repurchase. Great for the complexion, horrendous for my bank balance. More often than not, such products tend to run out at the exact same time, leading to a rather lengthy payday wish list. Le cry. So, without further ado, here we are: the 'Until We Meet Again' line-up.






Indeed Labs Eysilix Instant Eye Rescue - This is hands down the best eye cream I have used to date. I'm not saying it's HG - puffy eyes were still a big issue around that time of the month - but it was a great product that helped alleviate my under-eye darkness. Apart from my acne and scarring, this is my biggest issue and finding something that actually helps is much easier said than done, in my experience.  I'm not sure I'd pay the full £24.99 for it again, but next time I see it on offer in the aisles of Boots, it's mine.

Lush Mask of Magnaminty - Yes, I'm talking about this mask again, but I'll keep this short and sweet. I've used it, I will repurchase it. Always.

Pixi Glow Tonic - The ultra-hyped toner that actually sort of works. I didn't use this religiously and didn't really see the effects I was hoping for, but this was a pretty decent chemical exfoliant and I definitely saw an improvement in overall skin clarity whilst using it. I won't rush out to buy another bottle, but next time I'm in London town, I'll be sure to pop by the Pixi store...

Moroccanoil Treatment - One of the absolute staples in my routine. I'm not kidding when I say that I don't think I could cope without it. This is great for if your hair is on the ever-so-slightly unruly side and although it will set you £30 down, the big 100ml bottles do last absolutely ages so it's money well spent.



Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder - A cult classic, and in my opinion, understandably so. On my olive-y skin, this matt bronzer works well to both contour and add warmth to my face. I've got NARS Bronzing Powder in the shade Laguna to keep me going in the mean time, so whilst I won't rush out to repurchase it, it's definitely on the cards.

Laura Mercier Mineral Powder Mineral Powder SPF 15 in the shade Real Sand - For a long time, this was my go-to foundation for a relatively fuss-free base. It's sat unloved for a while, but actually, I've managed to work my way through it over the last couple of years. It's a very fool-proof product that I reach for when I want a touch more coverage/lasting power. At the moment, I'm not desperate as a friend has just given me the MAC Studio Fix Powder, which has a nice amount of coverage, but this will definitely be a repurchase at some point.

Laura Mercier Secret Camoflaugue Concealer in the shade SC4 - This has been my main concealer for a pretty long time now, and even though this was almost unusable on account of being too dark for me, it's safe to say goodbye to this one (even if it's not for long...)

So, in the meantime, I need help... Any budget eye cream or concealer recommendations out there?

10 comments:

  1. THe Lush mask is fabulous. I use the Rimmel Eye Brightening wand as a budget under eye concealer when I can't afford the good stuff. It doesn't quite have enough coverage for me (though I have very bad under eye circles).

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    1. I'll give it a go! Thanks for the recommendation :) I really think that concealer is the trickiest thing to buy, you never quite know what to expect.

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  2. Hi Sophie,

    I love the smell of that lush mask, so fresh! I'm intrigued by the indeed labs eye cream, i have terrible dark shadows.

    Hanh x | hanhabelle

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    1. Hi Hanh! It's smells beautiful, you're right! It's a really good eye cream. I've found that makeup sits nicely over it and it works well at night. I get puffy eyes and dark circles so I feel your pain! It's quite brightening so might be one to try :) Thanks for reading! x

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  3. I have only just bought the mask of Magnaminty and I already love it! I can see why you'd repurchase it :)
    Bea x
    Bea's Beauty Blog

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  4. Budget concealer without a doubt the collection one that everyone raves about...!!

    http://champagnelambinibudget.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. I've tried it before but I'm always in-between colours! The formula is great though :) x

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