The (massive) Airport/Holiday HAUL

Hey guys! So I am excited (and a little miffed) to be back from holiday, as this means back to blogging and making some hard earned dollar. I am off to Barcelona on Sunday however for my 21st, so not long to go until I'm jetting off again! I had a great holiday and picked up a little TOO MUCH at duty free and when I was away. 

So let's start with the airport. Our flight was delayed so naturally the only thing to do was SHOP. I headed over to Mac, and picked up far too much. I firstly grabbed their 168 contouring brush and blush in Harmony to contour with, as I had seen both used in a Tanya Burr tutorial. Next I picked up a Ruby Woo lipstick; a cult shade I had been wanting to add to my collection for ages. I had also planned on getting a pro eyeshadow palette, but sadly they didn't sell them at the airport, so I just picked up the shade I had been lusting after most: woodwinked. Lastly I bought a bottle of brush cleanser and a YSL lipstick in the shade Peach Passion which naughtily caught my eye on the way out. 

When I arrived in Cyprus, we did a little shopping one day and I couldn't believe my luck when I stumbled upon the highly lusted after Estee Lauder gelee blush in Tease; something I had been after for AGES but didn't pick up when it had been in stock (damn you limited edition wonder products!). I also managed to find the new Chanel les beiges powder in my shade (10) which had been sold out in most places I tried in the UK. So if you're going on holiday always remember to ask if counters have any products which were limited edition or always sold out lurking around. I also picked up the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour set, which became my saviour when the air-con targeted my skin. I then bought two bits from Loreal; an infallible shadow in Sahara Treasure and their new super liner eyeliner, which so far I actually don't think too much of. Lastly I grabbed the new Le volume de Chanel mascara (which I am LOVING), and an OPI polish in 'A roll in the Hague'. 

Have you guys been picking up any bits in duty free or on holiday? Remember to follow me on Bloglovin' HERE. 

B. 

The Beauty and the B Haul #1

 

From left: Sleek blushes in 'life's a peach' and 'suede', topshop 'bombshell' lipstick, Barry M 147, Lush 'the kiss' and Lush 'Mint Julips. 

Swatches from left: Topshop bombshell, barry M 147, Lush the kiss, Sleek life's a peach and suede

1. Estee Lauder 'magnascopic' mascara- I'm hoping this will fill the void left by my beloved 'Projectionist,' which crazily has been discontinued (WHY estee lauder WHY?) 

2. Clarins Pure Melt Cleansing Gel- Have heard so many wonderful things about this so will let you guys know how I feel about it. 

3. Lush 'the kiss' lipgloss- an impulse buy....it looked pretty, what else can I say

4. Lush 'Mint Julips' lip scrub- this stuff SMELLS AMAZING...seriously amazing. like after eights and heaven. 

5. Lush tea tree toner water- I haven't used a toner in a while, and I was looking for something natural which had tea tree or witch hazel in to help my skin...BINGO. 

6. Models Own 'Utopia' nail polish- just such a beautiful colour. The only way I can think to describe it is like clay. That sounds horrible...it isn't it's lovely.

7. Katy Perry for Eyelure 'cool kitty' lashes- got these as a part of my Topshop haul, they are VERY full, and as a bit of a fake lash (half) virgin, I'm a little scared. We will see. 

8. Sleek blushes in 'life's a peach' and 'suede': A very bright coral and muted dusty rose. I have heard so many positive things about Sleek blushes. They are super pigmented and so affordable. Also love their packaging. 

9. Topshop lipstick in Bombshell- Just such a 'wow' colour. I had been looking for a good dupe for Mac's limited edition 'Show orchid', and I think I've found it. 

10. Barry M lip paint in 147 'peachy pink'- can be seen in my OOTD#4 post; just a really pretty pinky nude colour. 

I'm thinking LOTS of these bits will be in my March favourites, so look out for full reviews then :) 

B.