Tuesday 5 November 2013

Who can resist a beauty 3 for 2?!

RECEIPT
L'oreal Nude Magique BB Powder, Medium - £6.99
Barry M Matte Nail Paint, Vanilla - £3.99
Barry M Matte Nail Paint, Crush - £3.99
Loreal Super Liner Perfect Slim, Intense Black -  £6.99
Sleek Matte Me Lip Cream, Petal - 4.99
Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick, Glam Plum Fulham - £6.49
Rimmel Colour Rush, Give Me A Cuddle - £5.99
John Frieda Blow Dry Lotion - £2.89

**Multibuy** = £10.48
 
Whenever Superdrug has a 3 for 2 offer on I just can't resist popping in there for a browse and to pick up a few items. I'd wanted to try the Barry M matte polishes, as I mentioned in my previous Wishlist post but then got sidetracked by a few other bits and pieces along the way. I decided to put together a brief 'first impressions' of each product, just in case you were tempted by the multibuy offer too.

John Freda Blow Dry Lotion has been a repeat purchase for me for a while now. It's recently been repackaged but it's still the same product, a liquid spray you spritz on to your roots to give you voluminous, yet non-sticky hair. This is currently half price too, bargain alert!
Barry M Matte Nail Paints are the hot new products to hit the Barry M shelves. The colour selection is limited but the formula is spot on. They're opaque in one coat and dry to a very smooth, satin/matte finish. I love that they don't look dry or chalky like others I've tried. 'Vanilla' is a pale lilac/grey shade and 'Crush' is a deep wine red.
L'oreal Nude Magique BB Powder, I know, I know. BB powder?! I think 'BB' is becoming a term stuck to any product that companies can think up multi uses for. It offers a 'shine free finish, smooth resurfaced skin, undetectable coverage, 8 hour matte finish.' So pretty much it's just another powder. I brought it because it was a good colour match and felt very silky and finely milled.
Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick 'Glam Plum Fulham' what a beauty. This reminds me of Mac's Rebel/Diva but with a satin finish, perfect for Winter and Christmas!
Rimmel Colour Rush in 'Give Me A Cuddle' has the cutest name, ever. This is a really pretty Bubblegum pink but lips need a good exfoliation before application.
L'oreal Super Liner Perfect Slim is one of the best eyeliners I've tried so far. It's slim enough to create a delicate, thin line, it's completely opaque, long lasting and I'd imagine it would be great for beginners.
Sleek Matte Me Lip Cream in 'Petal' reminds me of the Stila Liquid Lipsticks, especially this one which is similar to 'Bellissima' a cool, rosy pink. It applies really smoothly, it's well pigmented, a lovely colour but it does dry down to a very matte finish. Be warned, these innocent looking lip creams will suck all the moisture from your lips so lip balm is definitely your friend.

12 beauty obsessed ladies have an opinion...:

  1. I can never resist these three for two offers. :).
    Great overview of these products.
    I've never tried matte nail polishes, but I love the look of the reddish shade.

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  2. So many good products here! can't wait to see some swatches for the lipsticks x

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  3. Love a three for two makes everything too hard to resist.
    catrinteleri.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. Great haul, Love Boots when they have 3for2!

    Sophie
    xx
    www.pocockins.co.uk

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  5. BB powder is weird, I guess the name is just a it misleading. At least it works well! xxx
    Life of Verity

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  6. I went crazy in boots the other day too! I bought the same Rimmel lip crayon and love it!

    www.makingmeblushblog.wordpress.com

    xx

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  7. those barry m shades look great - cant habe enought reds and nudes :)

    www.hanhabelle.blogspot.com

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  8. I indulged in a little Superdrug 3 for 2 yesterday...picked up a couple of the Rimmel lip crayons that you got (does anyone else much prefer these to the Bourjois ones?), and a bit of a random one...an Accessorize eyeshadow palette.

    I've got that Barry M Crush nail polish, it's really beautiful on, especially with a few gold rings and bracelets...lovely!

    The Beauty Locker

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  9. Love the sound of the John Frieda lotion and the Rimmel Give Me a Cuddle is such a pretty shade! x

    Curls & Swirls Beauty Blog

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  10. Ohh such a good haul! xo

    theglamaddict.blogspot.co.uk

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  11. Haha.. I did some serious damage with this 3 for 2, too. It's such a good deal when it can be used across brands, isn't it? I love the look of those matte polishes xxx
    Gemma // missmakeupmagpie.com

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  12. I can't resist a 3 for 2 offer, great buys - following on gfc now x

    Heather | Of Beauty & Nothingness

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