So, the job hunt has officially begun and naturally Boyfriend and I have been talking about the things we need (read: want) for our new flat that we can't afford until we're both working. Naturally, I've got a wish lit a mile long of products that are just too expensive for me to justify buying right now. Here are a few examples:
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Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair
£58 for 50ml
I've heard mixed reviews on this product so I really want to try a sample first. This product has been on my wish list for a long time but the price keeps putting me off buying it. Have any of you tried it?
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Clarisonic Mia
£120
I've been debating buying a Clarisonic for so long but I'm terrified of the 'purge' phase as my skin's looking pretty good right now. I'm a big fan of exfoliation (does that sound as strange as it does in my head?) so this is something I should probably try at some point.
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YSL Le Teint Eclat Foundation
£28
I might end up picking this up with my Boots points if I can because I'm dying to try a sample and if I like it, I can see myself buying the full size. I'm almost out of my Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua which is £3 more expensive. I've been really enjoying sheer/light coverage foundations recently.
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Dolce & Gabbana The One EDP
£54 for 50ml
This is my all-time favourite perfume and I've not owned a bottle of it for a while. My current pricey perfume (Prada Candy) is on it's way out so I'm planning on replacing it with this.
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Babyliss Pro Porcelain Conical Wand
£23.95
I've been contemplating buying one of these ever since my hair become too long to use my old curling tongs on but I keep talking myself out of it because I don't know if I'd use it much and I'm terrified of burning my face or fingers!
If you own any of these products, let me know what you think of them!
Stace xx
I've got one of those curling wands - have used it once! It is quite easy to use without burning your fingers tho
ReplyDeleteSee I used to curl my hair more often - I just don't have the right tool/am too lazy now!xx
DeleteI've tried the Advanced Night Repair and it worked for me, made my skin look and feel a lot more radiant and clearer. x
ReplyDeleteI keep hearing that and then others saying it did nothing for them...so tricky!xx
DeleteLove my wand they're perfect for waves, small curls or big Kim K curls. My hairs really thick long and heavy but when I've curled it with the wand it stays in all day and have lovely beachy waves next day. I don't know whether all B&M stores stock the same stuff but they do the babyliss one in my local store for £18. Also B&M is great for house stuff cushions, curtains practically anything you need. Matalan is also fab for home furnishings. X
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info - my hair is similar to yours!xx
DeleteI have tried the advanced night repair before and I did like it but it is expensive! It lasts about six month and two a year at £116 is quite a lot! I don't think the product is that good to justify the high price tag.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's the price and mixed reviews that's putting me off!xx
DeleteI really fancy a clarisonic.
ReplyDeleteCaroline
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It's so expensive for what it is, isn't it? I think I need to debate it for a while longer! Xx
DeleteI got a sample of the YSL foundation yesterday - I actually got two as I went to 2 different counters, naughty! I tried it today and it's pretty nice, reminds me of Bourjois Healthy Mix. I doubt I'll ever buy it as "drugstore" foundations work fine for me and I'd rather spend money on skincare instead.
ReplyDeleteFor the Clarisonic, in the US they've released a Mia 2 which has speed options and a timer. It's slightly more expensive but not as expensive as the full Clarisonic. I don't know when/if it's coming out in the UK though.
Conical wands come with a glove so you don't burn your fingers. :) I've the red and silver Babyliss one and it's pretty good, I don't really reach for it often enough.
Thanks for all of that! Healthy mix was great but broke me out :( xx
DeleteI've tried the YSL for 2 days in a row and I have 2 new spots on my jaw - one yesterday, one today. I'm not overly prone to breakouts from products (I get spots but they seem to be random) so I'm wondering if it's the foundation...time will tell! Healthy Mix was fine for me.
DeleteI managed to get a sample of ANR and love it but it is so pricey! Good luck with the job hunt.
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