MINI SEPHORA HAUL

Hi everyone!

Another beauty-based post for you today, but I couldn't wait to share my #feelingspendy purchases with you! I recently went on holiday to Canada (which by the way, is SO beautiful in Autumn) and couldn't resist a visit to the beauty motherland that is Sephora. Considering we don't have this store in the UK, I think I was pretty restrained in my purchases: read on to see what I decided on!

Kat Von D: Ink Liner in Trooper

The hype surrounding this brand is incredible: I've been lusting over the liners (and more recently, the liquid lipsticks) for ages now thanks to beauty bloggers and YouTubers alike. I had my heart set on the classic Tattoo Liner but since the Sephora I visited were out of stock, I tried out the Ink Liner range instead. This liner has a felt-tip-like end that is so fine I just knew I'd want to try it there and then. The Ink liner is also waterproof and I can really say it stays on as the swatch on my hand was still there the next day! I really had to scrub it to get it off! As for on the eyes, it has a little less staying power but definitely lasts me all day, is super super pigmented and the point of the felt tip is so precise!  As I mentioned above, I was hoping to get a liquid lip (or 4) but again with this brand being as popular as it is, the shades I was after had all sold out. But alas, Kat Von D is now available to buy in the UK in Debenhams (and here's me thinking that I was coming home with products I couldn't get in the UK...) so hopefully I'll be able to get my mitts on the Lolita and Double Dare in the liquid lip range!

CLEAN: Rollerball Perfume in Skin

Having a perfume in rollerball form is perfect not only for travelling but also being on-the-go, you can just pop it in your handbag as it's tiny and light. Sephora had a great selection of these on offer and after trying multiple scents, I decided on this one by CLEAN. I'd never heard of the brand before but looking into it, CLEAN is one of the world's first 'conscious' perfume brands which I really admire. I loved this subtle scent so much (it includes two of my favourite smells: vanilla and amber wood) I couldn't not get it! And being an Au de Parfum, it really does last throughout the day, too, unlike most of my other big bottles of perfume.

Make Up For Ever: Ultra HD Concealer in Y23 and Y31

Finding the perfect concealer for me is a huge struggle. I always end up buying ones that match my skin tone when swatching in the store, only to find that when worn over or under my foundation they oxidise, turning muddy or orange-y. Not a good look, I think you'll agree. I'd heard great things about this concealer, and the Ultra HD range in general so knew I'd have to try it out to see for myself. This range offers so many shades with both colour correction and concealing properties. After swatching some shades in the store, I ended up purchasing concealers Y23 and Y31, mainly for the fact that my skin tone becomes a lot paler in the winter and don't want the wrong colour! I've used both of these and love them so far, and am using the lighter shade (Y23) as an illuminator of-sorts for under my eyes and it works so well. Another pro to this little concealer (it's a really tiny bottle for the price, I'll have to admit) is due to it's squeezy tube, you'll be able to get every little bit out.

Smashbox: Bronze Lights in Warm Matte

Winter is well on its way, and with that comes a paler complexion and the need for a little bronzer to add some glow to my face. I've heard great things about this bronzer online and not being able to buy it in my local Boots, I thought I'd see what I thought of it. The main draw to this bronzer for me is that it has a matte finish. As I have combination/oily skin, bronzers or contour colours with shimmer (whilst absolutely gorgeous) do not work for me - they just make me look greasy! The colour of this product is absolutely gorgeous as it gives me a really subtle glow that looks completely natural, just what I was looking for! Finding a bronzer that isn't too heavy means that I can wear it day-to-day which is just perfect.

So there it is - my mini Sephora haul! Do you have any of these products? What are your thoughts?
I think I can speak for S and myself that we really wish Sephora would just open in the UK already! Although that may not be so great for our bank balances...

See you Sunday

K  xo

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LUSH HAUL: New Products

As some of you know, last month we were invited to a blogger event at Lush Cardiff (read all about it here) and as well as having a browse at all the new season products, the girls at the store kindly gave us some of these to try out for ourselves. We also couldn't resist picking up a few of our favourites too! We couldn't not do a Lush haul, so read on to see what products we've been trying out these past few weeks!

Love And Light Hand Cream *
This super light hand cream is gorgeous, and so sweet-smelling with elements of citrus coming from the Brazilian orange and orange blossom used. This moisturiser sinks into the skin quickly, leaving your hands feeling smooth, but not greasy, and smelling lovely! K suffers a lot with dry hands during the colder months, so can't wait to keep testing it throughout the Winter.

 

The Experimenter Bath Bomb *

 After seeing the Experimenter in action in the store, we were so excited to have one given to us to try out for ourselves! The scent is sweet yet woody, with vanilla and smoky Vetivert oil as main ingredients. We loved the explosion of colour in our baths and the popping candy helped the bomb fizz around, leaving an amazing trail of colour behind it. It's also full of glitter, so you leave your bath not only with soft skin, but feeling like a princess!

King of Skin Body Butter

We've been hearing a lot of wonderful things about King of Skin for a long while now, so we took the opportunity whilst we were in Lush to ask more about it and try it before buying. After the we were given info about the product and tried it out for ourselves, we both decided to buy one. This body butter is essentially a bar that fits perfectly in your palm, making it so easy to use when in the shower! It is beautiful on the skin, it feels really nourishing - leaving your skin soft and hydrated. 

Salted Coconut Hand Scrub *
After trying this product in store, we both very nearly bought it ourselves. So S was thrilled to see it in her goodie bag! This scrub is the perfect product to soften your hands, as the sea salt is super cleansing. This product is the perfect softening treatment for your hands, helped by the use of natural oils: argan and extra virgin coconut. This hand scrub is also really quick and easy to use: you simply rub it onto your skin and rinse off!

Cup O' Coffee Exfoliating Mask

After hearing such great reviews online of this new mask, K couldn't wait to get her hands on it to try it out for herself. This scrub has surely lived up to the hype, with the ground coffee being the perfect exfoliating ingredient teamed with sweet-smelling vanilla (Fairtrade, of course) and organic Agave syrup - it smells just like a sweet fresh brew. Perfect to use on your face in the morning for a little pick-me-up, it leaves your skin feeling smooth and wakes you up in the process!

Don't Rain on My Parade Shower Gel *
This product has become a staple to our shower routine: the mix of blueberry, vanilla and violet leaf combined create the prefect juicy-smelling shower gel. We also find this product very invigorating and refreshing-we can't get enough of it! The sweet scent will last all day (which may cause you to occasionally sniff yourself: you have been warned) and has definitely become one of our favourite shower products.


(Items marked with an * indicate the products that we were given to us by Lush)


A huge thank you to Lush Cardiff for hosting and inviting us to their blogger event, giving us the chance to try out a few of the summer collection and being so helpful with showing us their new products. Pop into your local Lush to see what new goodies they have in store and let us know if you have any favourites: new or old! 


See you soon for another Changing Of Seasons post,

S & K  xo

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