I've Gone Elf Crazy!

The initial reason for this massive order, was to buy things to go into 'beauty boxes' for my friends birthdays. I like to buy things throughout the year, so when a birthday comes around i have an array of things to pick. BUT, i ended up buying a lot of stuff just for myself. I only ever order from elf when they are running a promotion (which seems to be every weekend) quite often, it'll be free gifts (which is my favourite) they often do free shipping codes and other discount codes.

At the time i ordered, they were doing a free mystery gift, up to the value of i think £12 and one lucky order over the weekend got a £50 voucher. (which i wasn't lucky enough to receive.)

So here's what i ordered.

- Matte Nail Polish Top Coat

- Eyebrow Stencil Kit

- Blending Eye Brush (one of my favourites)

- Eyeliner Brush

- Duo Eyeshadow in Mocha Swirl

- Tinted Moisturiser in Honey

- Waterproof eyeliner pen in Black

- Studio Matte Lip Colour in Coral

- Lip Lock Pencil

- Studio Blush in Peachy Keen

- Studio Powder Brush

- Daily Brush Cleaner

My free gift was a Mineral Moisturising Lip Tint in Cherry.

a couple of the things i got were doubles, the eye blending brush and the studio powder brush, just because i really like these.

I also got a studio matte colour in Coral, i already have it in Praline and really like them.

I've wanted to try a matte top coat for ages so got the elf one as it was only £2.50

The eyeliner pen was only £1.50 and I've wanted to try one for a while just to see how i get on with them if i like it then i may get them in different colours.

The lip lock pencil seemed like a great product, i think its meant to be like a lip liner, so it stops your lipstick bleeding out. But its just a clear pencil, so there's no worry about having to match it to your lipstick. Genius!

I got the tinted moisturiser just to try it out, its was only £1.50 so a complete bargain, but its was completely the wrong colour, which is the only probably with buying foundation and such online.

I'm loving the studio blush, i did originally buy this to go in the box of goodies for my friends but i couldn't help myself and had to swatch it. It'd be perfect for Summer, if we ever get one! i reckon it could be used as a highlighter or even an all over face powder, its has a lovely glow to it and the peachy colour is only really obvious once its built up. Its a really gorgeous colour. I also really like the packaging, i think perhaps trying to go for the Nars look, its really sleek and feels alot more expensive, but comes in at a pocket pleasing £3.75

So out of the whole order the only thing that's actually gone in to my birthday box is the Eyeshadow duo. Which like the blush i was tempted to open up and swatch for myself. but managed to refrain.

L-R, Tinted Moisturiser, Eyeliner Pen, Studio Blush, Lip Tint.

Here are a couple of swatches of the things i bought, the only thing missing is the Studio Matte Lip Colour, because I've already started wearing, and have managed to leave it in the car!

Have you bought anything from ELF recently?

Lots of Love

X

Glossy Box; June 2012

My Glossy Box arrived while i was on holiday, and since i've come back, i've just been in holiday mode, My blog has been neglected & every other routine has sort of gone to pot. I've been back a week now, so i think its about time I get organised again.

So finally here is my June Glossy Box.

Now i've looked at a few reviews of this months box, and i think i've only seen 1 other person with the same box as me? I know each month there is always a box people brand the 'duff' box. But have a got the good box this month? I feel like its a rare box haha. Let me know...?

This month, EVERYONE recieved the GlossyBox branded goat hair brush. I have SO many make up brushes, this one isn't the nicest, but it certainly isn't the worst. Its feels a little scratchy, and i find goat hair brushes smell a bit funny. But if it does the job, does it really matter? I do like that its a nice compact size! I'm not sure i agree with £15 price tag.

Next is a BM beauty Summer Warmth Bronzer, I think this is another item everyone got in their boxes. If you've read some of my other posts, you'll know i'm quite in love with BM Beauty products, so i was pretty happy to find this in the box. The products are so versitile and can often be used as not only a what their intended for, but also a Eyeshadow/bronzer/blush. Its a 1g sample,which is loads.This is a gorgeous summery glow! and would also be perfect for creating a subtle day time eye shadow look. (i forgot to swatch it, but will try and add it in a bit later)

Now i dont know if everyone got this item, but apart fromt he bronzer i think its my other favourite.Yves Rocher France, mini mascara, ultra-volume sexy plump. I  love love love the effect this mascara gives! It seperates my lashes beautifully and doesn't clump. It definitely does plump! I already have naturally long lashes, this mascara just gives them that extra something. I would definitely contemplate buying a full size!

Vichy, dermablend ultra-corrective foundation cream stick. I'm pretty sure everyone got this sample in their boxes. I think this is a great sample! you get a selection of 6 colours, each one is 1g. If its a product you were looking at getting, or just interested in trying. The sample pack is great, there's enough product in there to try it out for a fair period of time. There is also a good selection of colours. I believe the sample pack is for sale, as it has a bar code on the packet. A full size foundation stick is £19.00/12g

The last thing i got in my box is the item that seems different from everyone else. Which was Dermalogica Clean Start Day/Night 3 Step mini kit. I actually got a bit excited by this, i LOVE Dermalogica. But, once i actually read the box and the products, i decided that i dont really think its suitable for my skin. The kit contains a foaming facewash, purifying toner and SPF mattifying moisturiser. I think the set is meant for people with oilier skin than i have. I definitely wont be using the moisturiser, but i think i'll give the face wash a go as i love the smell of it! 

So thats my June GlossyBox, did you get the same box as me?

Lots of Love

X

P.s Spell Check STILL isnt working, can anyone help me with this? 

Other wise i'm gonna have start typing up my posts in word, then copy and pasting. :(