No7 Fanomenal Lash Mascara

Fanomenal Lash is the new mascara from Boots brand No7. This offers, Volume, length and definition, it also boasts 100% Fuller Lash Fan?

On opening this the brush actually shocked me a little bit, probably one of the weirdest looks mascara brushes I've seen.

Is that not the most peculiar brush ?! It has like one swirl of longer bristles, and the others are so stubby you can barely see them! It immediately put me off if I'm completely honest. Even just looking at the product on brush it looked clumpy and blurgh.

 *Please excuse my awful eyebrows*

Application wasn't to bad, but i can see, that anymore than one coat, it might go a little clumpy.

I didn't think it defined my lashes that well, i found they kind of stuck together.

My lashes are naturally quite long, and i didn't find this really did much for them. (i should have done a with & without photo really) You can see in the photo above where the product has glued a clump of lashes together. I always apply my mascara from the root, with a zig zag motion to the tip.

I probably wouldn't purchase this mascara my self (my mum bought this one) as i feel, i can get a similar if not better effect, from a drugstore brand. Although the finish wasn't bad, i wasn't wowed by it either.

People on boots.com seem to be loving it, and it's gained 7 5* reviews.

This mascara is £12.50/ Boots are currently running a GWP promotion which i have talked about here.

Will you be buying this mascara?

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No7 Free Gift

I think (don't quote me) that this offer has just started today, along with the launch of their new mascara (i will talk about in a different post)

I'm not the biggest No7 fan, some products i like some i don't. It wouldn't be my go to brand. That being said, they usually do really nice GWP.

This is their current one, 

You need to spend £25 to qualify for the gift, which with No7 isn't to hard, especially if you use their skin care, a few of the face creams etc are around the £20 mark, or you could just stock up on some make up bits.

In my opinion, this is one of the best GWP i think they've done, I love the bag it comes in, and they did a very similar one (i cant remember when) but it was black this is gorgeous, minty green colour. They're the perfect size for taking on holiday or to use as a handbag essentials kit.

This is whats included;

- Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum 5ml

- Exceptional Definition Mascara 7ml (full size)

OR

- Exquisite Curl Mascara 7ml (full size)

- Blissful Body Wash

- Liplicious Sweet Peaches

- Triple Protect Tinted Moisturiser

Great gift huh? a full size mascara! Which on its on is £13!

The brush on this is one of those curved ones, I've not actually tried it out as its not actually my gift set (its my mums, but i stole it to blog) Like i said I'm not the biggest No7 fan, but my favourite mascara for a long time was the one that came in the orange tube, Extreme Length (i think?!) BUT, i hated the full size one! It featured in the majority of the GWP's but as a mini, and i adored it. I got given the full size for Christmas one year, and completely fell out of love with it. But yes, i cant comment on this mascara as it isn't mine, though i might have a cheeky try and update you.

One thing i do love No7 for is their body wash, its probably the one thing i would purchase over and over. The full size is around £9 so i only ever buy it when they are doing the £5 voucher, and if i get one its usually the body wash i buy, unless they have some seasonal things out. Its so creamy and lathery and smells divine, it does feels and smells luxurious, you get 25ml, very handy travel size, and i bet you 10squids, my mum will pack in her case to take away next week, the body wash is one of her favourites to.

The tinted moisturiser used to be something i used before i really got into foundation, i used it when i was like 14/15, though now i think they've changed the formula so it maybe slightly different from when i used to use it, again if its something you've never used 10ml is the perfect size to get a good test of the product and to know if you'll want to purchase it or not.

The Protect & Perfect Intense serum, I've never used, but its gotten some rave reviews and i now a lot of people swear by it, I'd say its a very reasonable price, when you compare to some skincare, the full size at 30ml is £23. You get a 5ml sample in the gift, so i guess, if its like any other serum, you'll only need a tiny bit, it'll last a good amount of time.

And the last item, i think is the most summery item in there, The lip gloss/balm, its called sweet peaches and is a gorgeous peachy/corally colour. It smells amazing, its really sweet, It reminds of those sweets you used to get, that were like lipsticks, (or that's what i used to pretend they were) they were in like a tube the same as a lipstick, but yeah the lip gloss smells exactly how i remember them.!

I'm not a gloss person, and this is slightly sticky, though i think the smell alone would sell it to me, it just reminds of being little! Its such a summery colour as well!

The gift will be available until stocks last, So I'd head down to your nearest boots and snap one up. They really are cute. Even if you wouldn't use it yourself, they make great presents!

What No7 products would you purchase to get your free gift?

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April/May Empties

This month, I've combine April & May as i didn't really get through much in April, half the month i was at home so was just using what was in the bathroom and the other half of the month, i was either in hospital or in bed, with a broken leg. So any sort of routine went out of the window.

I'm still only just getting back into a routine, as I'm still not great on my feet (and might not be for a while, but I'll do a post to update you) So anyway, this is what I've used up in the last 2 months. I'll try and write what i liked and disliked about each one, but it seems like so long ago, I'm sure i can remember haha.

Parissa Warm Wax - This was my bargain product, i got it on clearance in a local Boots store for about £3, when i opened the box i found the original price label for about £13!! (i went back and bought about 3 more!) Really impressed with this product, i managed to get about 3/4 leg waxes out of it as well as a couple of eyebrow waxes. Its a little bit messy, and doesn't hold its heat very well, i find i have to microwave is after about 2/3 strips. But for £3 cant really complain, it comes complete with strips and spatulas as well! (please excuse the horrible box, one of the dogs eat it!)

Yardley, Peony Shower Gel - One of my FAVOURITE products, ever since we got the peony sample in one of the beauty boxes I'm hooked. I spotted this in TK Maxx AND it had a clearance sticker on, i think its was around the £2.50/£3 mark. I haven't been able to find them anywhere, even in Boots, the only peony product they seem to have is the perfume or body spray. Not only do i love the smell but i love the product as well, its really creamy and lathers up well and lasts for ages. (or it would have lasted for ages if EVERYONE else didn't use it) Luckily i have a spare, in secret haha.

Boots 24hr Protection, Roll on Deodorant - I wouldn't repurchase this product EVER, Normally I'm quite happy to get own brand stuff, but there's certain things i will only buy branded, they are Deodorant and Sanitary towels/tampons. My mum bought me this while i was in hospital, and it was alright then, I'd have a bed bath everyday and i wasn't allowed out of bed so deodorant wasn't much of an issue. But i carried on using it once i was home, and every time i wore it i was paranoid i stank. It didn't stop me sweating at all, in fact I'm convinced it made me sweat more. It really was gross. So I'm glad I've come to the end of that one.

Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect, Shampoo & Conditioner -  These aren't technically empty, but i had to stop using them as they were making me itch horribly. My friend bought me these while i was in hospital, but they never got used, as I was never given the option to have my hair washed (is that normal?) So i just used them once i got home. I wouldn't repurchase as I'm allergic to them, which is a shame because i love the smell of them.

Soltan SPF 8 - Now i know what you must be thinking, SPF 8?! The gorgeous weather the other week took us by surprise and this was all we had in the house. My mums never been a high factor buyer, she's on of those people that thinks if you wear a high factor you won't tan. I'm pretty sure she's convinced she is immune from sun burn. That maybe because of her age? I don't know. So yes i managed to use this whole pouch. I always buy Soltan suncream as its one of the only sun protections to offer 5* UVA/UVB protection. Some of the branded ones only offer 2/3! And also Soltan is reasonably priced and ALWAYS on offer, either buy one get one or half price. I much prefer the half price offer, as the little amount of sun we get often means i don't get through two bottles.

Green People Sun Lotion SPF 15 - This is more of a factor i would buy, i feel 15 is sufficient for my skin. I loved the Green Peoples one, it smelt like lavender and is 82% organic! although it can leave a bit of that tell tale white film behind, which is the only down side. I've managed to swap for a couple of theses to take away with me as they are a handy size for throwing in a bag if you're going out for the day.

No7 Radiance Revealed Exfoliator - I'm not the biggest fan of No7 products, there are a couple a like, but generally it wouldn't be my first choice brand. I do quite like this exfoliator, it feels like it doing a good job, with out being really harsh and always leaves my skin nice and smooth. I probably wouldn't repurchase this, but only on the grounds that i have loads of exfoliators to get through.

Nivea Creme - This is a bit of a classic product, it seems to have a been around since the dawn of time! It was another product that was bought for me while i was in hospital as its quite a multi-tasking product. I used it everywhere, my hands, my face, my elbows and any sore patches. I probably wouldn't repurchase, as i am half way through another one, and like exfoliators i have a ton of moisturisers. I did find it slightly to rich for my face, even though my skin is quite dry, this made it a bit greasy.

Johnsons Dreamy Skin Face Wipes - This is another product that isn't technically empty, but i had to stop using them as they were make my skin really sore. I love the smell of these, but the wipes themselves feel a bit harsh and rough. Wont be repurchasing these.

Benefit Triple Performing Facial Emulsion - I cant see anywhere how big this sample was, its not huge, about average sample size, but i got SO many applications out of it and I've just realised its not even completely empty! I love the smell of this, it has like a clean fresh smell, its quite a watery consistency and you only need a really small amount to moisturise your whole face. It has SPF 15 in and is oil-free which is great. I'm not really sure what to say on the performance, i liked it but i didn't love it. I don't think I'd buy a full size, but I'm tempted by the little trail sets you can get from Benefit counters & on ASOS for about £10 and you get a travel size of everything in the Benefit Skincare range.

Erno Laszlo - These came in a set in one of the beauty boxes. So far I've used Refresh moisture infusion, morning beauty rescue & velvet night cream. The morning beauty rescue i absolutely HATED, it was basically a sparkly gel, i felt like a was putting on that glitter gel you use as a child. The other two, i cant remember what they were like, so i don't think they were that amazing, else i might have remembered. I think i still have two more to try from the set.

Garnier BB Cream - I loved loved loved this. I have a stash of these sample sachets as I've heard the full size isn't as good as the sample? which is a real shame. I think this is the perfect product for summer, its not as heavy as foundation, but gives you enough coverage to feel like you are wearing something, and it leaves your skin feeling really nice. Its lovely and creamy, and blends well, the samples are in light which is just the right colour for me though possibly not now i have a tan, we'll see. The samples are really generous as well. and i reckon i could have got at least two applications out it, but i was a bit excited and emptied the whole sachet onto the back of my hand!  Another thing i like about it, it has a nice fresh scent, not like a foundation-y smell.

So there we are my empties from the last two months.

What Products have you recently used up?

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March Empties

This is Incredibly late, as we are now in May! i did contemplate not doing it at all. But, I've got all my empty stuff so i might aswell! Here goes....

- No7 Quick Thinking 4 in 1 Wipes, I quite like these wipes, i especially like the clip lid as it really helps to stop them drying out! I only every purchase these when the £5 No7 voucher is floating around, as other wise i think they are a bit over priced retailing at around £7 a pack, Which personally i cant justify paying, when you can get wipes just as good for less than £2/3 But they are a lovely treat when the voucher do come out. I also find them handy for popping in birthday & Christmas presents aswell. 

- Dermalogica Precleanse, I actually love Dermalogica, when i did beauty therapy at college we used their products and I've loved them ever since. I will never understand why they put oils in sachets though, they are SO messy. The precleanse is gorgeous though and it smells amazing.

- Monu Neck and Bust Cream, i love the smell of Monu products. The neck and bust sample was only 5ml so i don't think i was going to see much difference, the product was lovely to use and moisturised nicely, i dont think I'll be purchasing this product though,

- Como Shambhala Invigo Lotion, loved this product the smell was amazing and it felt so nice on my skin. the sample lasted a good amount of time aswell. People also commented on the scent, so it lingers on the skin quite well. which I'm pleased about. if I ever need to purchase a new body lotion, this would be on the shortlist. I'd also like to try the shower gel that's available.

- My Skin Make Up Fresh Facial Wipes, these wipes were just from Tesco, so they didn't break the bank. They're formulated for teenage skin and have extracts of raspberry and lime tree blossom, so they smell delicious, i cant say i noticed that they kept my skin clear. but they were good for just removing daily grime and left my skin feeling and smelling nice.

- The Body Shop Chocomania Body Butter, i got given this sample at my local store. I love the fruity body butters the body shop do. I don't know what i was expecting from this, but the smell wasn't what i thought it was going to be, i cant decide weather i like it or not? I'd be happy enough with another sample, but i don't think I'll be buying the full size.

- Green People Fruitful  Nights, Night cream for younger looking skin, this moisturiser is suitable for all skin types which is good. i really enjoyed using it, it made my dry skin really soft, and it was especially nice after a face mask or a good exfoliation. the only down side was the smell, there's like the tiniest fruity hint to it, but other than that its kind of like i don't even know, i guess its natural kind of smell as the product is 90% organic. I may purchase this again, though we often get moisturisers in beauty boxes so i don't know when I'll be needing a new one.

- No7 Protect & Perfect Day Cream, this size is the size that often comes in the free gifts, its a handy size for throwing in a swimming bag or gym bag or even hand bag. i like the smell of No7 products but i find this one a bit to greasy for my skin, possible because its meant for the more mature skin. But its still a nice product and i know some people swear by the Protect & Perfect products.

- Simple Vital Vitamin Day Cream, Simple again is another brand i find a bit to greasy on my skin, even the light moisturiser. i received this as a little extra in a swap, so I'm not sure where you can get hold of samples this size. i enjoyed using the sample as I've not tryed the vitamin cream from simple before. Though i don't think I'll be purchasing.

- A-Derma Emollient Cream, I tried using this on my face when it was particularly dry, but it was way to greasy, so i used the rest on my dry elbows and it worked nicely. I think this product would be good for eczema or just REALLY dry skin.

- LuLu's Time Bomb, Flashback Night Cream. I LOVED this cream, i got it through the beauty box swapping page as i was intrigued to try it, and I'm so glad i did. it made my skin feel so nice, if i missed a couple of nights now using it, i really noticed. If i don't receive anymore night creams in beauty boxes i will either see if i can swap for a couple more tubes or maybe even splash out and purchase the full size.

- Yardley Peony Fragrance, I got this in a beauty box, and have been swapping left right and centre to get more little vials of it. I'm in love with this fragrance, i always associate Yardley with old ladies, my gran uses the lavender talc. but this is such a nice light floral scent i managed to get about 5/6 vials of it and also found 2 peony on clearance in TK Maxx! I think I'll definitely be re purchasing this or at least other things in the range.

- L'Oreal Mythic Oil, this was my first experience with hair oil and it was amazing, my hair gets so dry at the ends and this worked a treat! While using this my hair was so soft and felt so nourished it was great. I've bought a small bottle of macadamia oil to compare. Mythic oil often features on buyapowa aswell, so i may buy it in the future.

- Monu Hand and Nail Cream, This cream lasted me forever, you only need the tiniest bit and it goes a long way. It smells divine and was so nourishing. I have so much hand cream from beauty boxes so wont be needing to purchase any, but this is definitely a great product.

- Monu Enriched body cream, I think body creams need to come in slightly larger samples than 5ml, as it doesn't really go very far, but like all Monu products this smelt really good, and like the hand cream, we get so much moisturiser in beauty boxes i don't think I'll be need to buy any, anytime soon.

- Marc Jacobs, Oh, Lola! I've never really smelt any of the Lola fragrances or i don't think any Marc Jacobs fragrances, i got this in my valentines secret swap, and totally loved it, though i probably won't buy a full size, as i have 2 perfumes i LOVE and use often, but i enjoyed trying out the sample and a new fragrance.

I also finished off a tube of Soap & Glory Butter Up Body Smoothing Cream, i couldn't find it for the photo though. I love soap and glory products, I'm yet to find one i dislike.

Apologies for the very belated empties.

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Today's Nails I have used No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour in 'Sing The Blues'

Sometimes i find No7 polishes can be a bit thin, this one wasn't an exception but it still only took 2 coats to get a nice coverage, so can't complain. The retail at around £7 i think in boots, at the moment as far as I'm aware they are running their 'Spend £5 in store and get a £5 No7 voucher' which makes these beauties just £2! Steal! They also have a great range of colours to!

I painted my toe nails aswell, as i feel so summery at the moment (apart from having a cold) but the weathers been beautiful and i dug out my flip flops, my toe nails got a lovely coat of Orly in Green With Envy. I shan't be putting a picture up, no one wants to see feet! Blurrghh!

Have you changed your nail colour recently? 

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