Showing posts with label Products. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Products. Show all posts

Friday, 31 August 2012

August Favourites 2012!




Hey lovelies! So, it feels like forever since I lasted posted on my blog. For the past week I have been bed bound with food poisoning, which hasn't been nice at all! But 7 days of stomach cramps, migraines, hot and cold chills and sickness and it seems to have sorted itself out. I believe I may have skipped out on last months favourites and i'm not really sure why...but usually I really get the urge to write a favourites post to share all the things I have been loving, so I guess over July, I wasn't really using anything different than the previous month and had gotten into a bit of a routine with the products I was using. If you read my acrylic storage post (here) you will know I invested in some Muji clear storage drawers, which I have become obsessed with and have allowed me to be able to store some of my makeup in view on my dressing table, which means i'm getting a lot more use out of items that had previously been forgotten about. So, over August I have been mixing things up a bit in the makeup department, as thanks to Muji I now have lots of choices within arms reach when getting ready at my dressing table. 

Anyhoo, on to the favourites!

Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr 'Eternal Gold'. I picked up a few more of these Color Tattoo's and completely forgot to post about them. Eternal Gold is a lovely light yellowish gold that works lovely on its own or as a base on the eye. I have been getting so much use out of this!

Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express Flared Mascara. I love all the Maybelline mascaras and this was my lastest one to try. The curved wand is sposed to flare your lashes outward using the curved side first, followed by the flat side. I wouldn't say it particularly 'flares' my lashes out but it is a great mascara and gives a lot of length to the lashes. 

Mac Trax Eyeshadow. Trax is a lovely burgundy, brown toned plum with lots of shimmer. It looks so pretty swept all across the eyelid for night time.

All For Eve 'Eve's Balm'. I got this is my August Glossybox and have been loving it. Its a lovely rich balm for even the most dry and chapped skin. This is a multi purpose product and can be used just about anywhere, but I have been using it on my lips and really like it. It has a lovely scent which reminds me a lot of the Figs & Rouge Lip Balm in Rambling Rose.

Mac Cut A Caper Lipstick. This has been a firm favourite ever since I got it! I have a post here that goes into more detail, but it is the most perfect corally pink and I have been wearing it a lot lately (although limited edition means I am having to be a little careful using it!).

Aussie Dual Personality Aussome Texturising + Conditioning Gel Spray. This is basically a texturising spray that contains sea kelp and works wonders on flat hair. I use this when I want some added volume and it really does work. I mostly work it in around my crown and a little bit towards the front of my hair for a gorgeous volumised look. I have been using this loads recently over the past month and I love it (it smells goooorgeous too). Would you be interested in seeing a post all about the Aussie products that I use?

Essie Risky Business. This was actually in my August Nail Polish Favourites post, but I felt I had to include it again. It is a lovely bright corally red, perfect for summer and I love how it looks on the nails and toes. I have been wearing this too many times to tell this month!

Hope you enjoyed my favourites! Let me know in the comments what you have been loving this month.


Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Beauty Blog Sale!

Hi everyone! So I have recently re-organised my makeup/beauty storage and have had a much needed clear out and found a few things that need new owners!

This is UK only, and will work on a first come first served basis. Items will be held for 24 hours before being re listed. Payments will be taken by Paypal, so please send your Paypal details and the item/s you would like to sophiaxblog@gmail.com and I will get back to you with an invoice. Please send payment within 24 hours.

Postage to the UK will be £2.00, and then another 20p each for additional items.

Please read descriptions carefully, I will list everything in as much detail as possible.
All items have been cleaned with an antibacterial spray. 
I will keep proof of postage and will not be held responsible for anything that is lost or damaged during shipping, although if an item is lost in the post, I will do my best to help you track it down.
Items that are sold will be marked with a line through them.

 John Frieda Sheer Blonde Gleam Creme 125ml (Used 2-3 times) £2.50

 ELF Mineral Infused Face Primer (Used twice) £2
ELF Flawless Finish Foundation in 'Sand' (Used twice) £2
ELF Super Glossy Lip Shine in 'Juiced Berry' (Swatched once) £1

 Marks & Spencer Lip & Eye Palette (Swatched Once, Brushes never used) £2.00


 Rimmel Lasting Finish Mineral Powder Foundation in '102 Classic Beige' (90% Left) £1
Astor Mineral Match Instant Flawless Finish Foundation in 'Shade 05' (95% Left) £2
L'oreal Paris Mineral Concealer in '30 Beige' (90% Left) £1

 Rose Gold Plastic Flower Compact Mirror £1
Rose Gold Travel Brush Holder (Holds 4 Brushes) £1.50

 Small Pink Mosaic Tiled Candle Holder (Slight crack in one of the tiles, pictured) £1.50

 No 7 Mini Liplicious Lip Gloss Balm in 'Caramel' - £1.50
                                                              'Marshmallow' - £1.50

 Avon Travel Mini Brush Set With Holder (5 Brushes - 4 Used Once, 1 Never Used) £2.50

 Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil 100ml (RRP £19.99, Tested Once, 99% Left) £5

 Nail Rock Designer Nail Wraps (Leopard Print Design, 1 Missing) £3
Rebel Nails Toe Nail Wraps (Black & White Animal Print, 2 Missing) £3

 Noble Isle Summer Rising Cornish Hedgerows Shower Gel (Received in Glossybox, 75ml, Brand New) £3
Champneys Skin Soothing Rose Bath Cream (50ml, 85% Left) £1
Charles Worthington Shine Salon Finishing Touch Polish (50ml, Used Once, 95% Left) £3

 Eldora D175 False Lashes (Brand New In Box, Black with Gold Glitter) £2.50

 NYX Eyeshadow in 'Velvet Suede'  (Depotted with magnet on back, Used twice) £2.50

 The Body Shop Sparkle Roller Ball (Used 2-3 times) £2

500 (approx) Acrylic False Tip Nails in 10 different sizes (For acrylic nails and swatching nail polish) with nail glue (70% Left), pink mixing tray and 2 new jars of acrylic powder £5.50

Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to ask any questions in the comments below or via sophiaxblog@gmail.com!

Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Glossybox July 2012



So I definitely feel like I have been neglecting my blog, and for that, i'm sorry! But with the gorgeous weather we've been having in the UK, I have been outside making the most of it and trying to get a tan! Anyhoo, it's that time of the month again when pretty pink boxes start appearing at the door. I received my July Glossybox today, and as always was super excited to see what was inside. I had read a few spoilers, so I knew what products were flying around this month and I knew exactly which one I wanted to get, although I wasn't particularly hopeful as my last few boxes haven't been fab. 


So, I dived straight into the packaging only to find that the product I wanted was there, I literally let out a scream. The Hd Brows Palette was something I had already got in a previous box from last year. I had been using it everyday since and as you can see, had hit pan. I had been debating for ages on whether I would repurchase this, as I really only use the one colour and was just going to go back to using a Mac eyeshadow, but getting this in my Glossybox has left me without a brow worry for at least the next 6 months!


I was actually really happy with all the other products I got too- my next favourite being the Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics Lip Frosting in 'Irish Cream Pavlova' (such a cute name) which is a gorgeous pink cream gloss that can be used on both the lips and cheek.


I also got-


Monu Golden Glow, a gradual moisturising tan for the face and body. I'm really interested in giving this a go, as I love gradual tanners (Garnier Summer Body being my HG moisturising tanner) I am going to try this on my face tonight as I have started to get a bit of a body tan from this glorious weather, but like to keep my face protected when outside. This will hopefully help me match up perfectly!


Clynol Salon Exclusive Enrich Colour Shampoo- Can't wait to try this, I love shampoo's that give your hair a nice glossy shine like you have just come straight from a salon. It smells lovely too!


Lastly I got a couple of Elizabeth Arden goodies. I love all the 8 hour products, so I will be interested to see how these work for me. I got the Visible Difference Skin Balancing Lotion SPF 15 and a bonus product of sachet samples of other products from this line. (Which are all targeted at combination skin, perfect for me, so they must be starting to use our beauty profiles, yay!)


Overall I am super impressed with this box, I didn't have high hopes, as the last few boxes I have received have been very dissapointing, but I am left feeling super happy! I feel like this month Glossybox have really made a come back in my books, I just hope the standard is kept this high!


Did you get a Glossybox this month? What products did you get? Or are you subscribed to any other beauty boxes? 



Monday, 2 July 2012

Monthly Roundup: June!

Can you believe that June is over already, and that we are now over half way through the year!? June has been a pretty good month for me (besides the awful weather we have been having!) and I wanted to share some of my favourites from the month with you!


Garnier Summerbody// Aussie Volume Shampoo, Miracle Hair Insurance, Dual Personality Heat Protection// Revlon Lipbutters Lollipop, Sweet Tart, Strawberry Shortcake// ELF Nail Polish Mint Cream// Mac Scene Eyeshadow// DIY Studs// Simple Eye Makeup Remover

What did you love during June?



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