Monday 8 October 2012

Naughty Boots Haul: Real Techniques, Bio Oil, No7, MaxFactor, Save The Nail

Hello Lovelies! 
I made multiple mistakes today all leading to a massive naughty haul in Boots which isn't on my list of Essential Student Finances, and therefore should shame me! I decided to let you in on it:

Mistake 1: Deciding to go to Boots after my day of boring lectures
Mistake 2: Entering Boots whilst in the knowledge of their 3 for 2 promotion on makeup, nails, eyelashes and accessories
Mistake 3: Letting myself touch makeup whilst experiencing high levels of impulsiveness
Mistake 4: Taking time to read a sign which tells you that the 3 for 2 works in your favour - by ordering your purchases in price order and giving you every third item free, rather than simply the cheapest ones (If you are buying 6 or more purchases)



 Oh what lovely products!
Real Techniques Stippling Brush £11.99
Well I have been eyeing up Pixiwoo's Samantha Chapman's brushes for a loooong time. This was one of the first things I picked up! I credit some of this willingness to Rachael from Smeemies who featured a Real Techniques brush in a recent haul - think that tipped me over the edge!
No7 Perfect Light Pressed Powder in 'Fair' £11.50
A mixture of its cheap & cheerful quality and ineffectiveness when partnered with my new No7 foundation has caused me to branch out and find a replacement for my Natural Collections Face Powder
MaxFactor False Lash Effect Mascara Gold Limited Edition (£10.99) free!
Unfortunately I'm yet to write my post comparing the False Lash Effect Mascara to the Lash Architect Mascara.. I feel this gives the game away on my preference! But look out for my post as it shall (hopefully!) give balanced reasoning with both mascaras!
Real Techniques Blush Brush £9.99
When I made the decision to purchase 6 items instead of 3, this was pretty much in my hand instantly. And I'm so pleased
Bio Oil 60ml £8.99
I have ummed and ahhed over this product for an extremely long time. I have spot scarring on my chest/shoulders/back and whilst its not something which affects me day-to-day I have been unable to get any to fade, and this is championed as clearing most skin imperfections
Save The Nail 45 Second Top Coat (£6.95) free!
I have never used Save The Nail before, however my No7 Top Coat has turned gloopy and I wanted a change

Total Haul Cost: £42.47

I have no regrets.

Rachael XX
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15 comments:

  1. Ooh no!!! Boots 3 for 2 is my downfall in life. Aaah. Luckily you got totally amazing things, so I think it's justified? In between lectures I always go to Superdrug and buy things I don't need. It's a SICKNESS. X

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    1. I have waited all week trying not to buy anything because I reasoned 3 for 2 is just an excuse to buy more makeup! I reckon that justifies it.. ! :D What a terrible sickness!! I luckily don't have enough time between lectures. Tesco has become another downfall for me though..!
      xx

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  2. Great post!! I love your mistakes!! hehe also brilliant plan about putting them through the till in order!! get more money off then :D i need to stay away from boots now or else i will be so tempted!! oh oh!! I am desperate for some of those real techniques brushes!!!!

    Jen xxx

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    1. Ah, I wasn't sure how clear I had explained! Obviously not clear enough! It's actually the till that orders it in price from lowest to highest on the receipt and gives you each bottom item in the groups of three free! So it's really nice of them! :D I know - the fall of reading blogs is being so tempted by everyone else's purchases! xxx

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  3. Real techniques brushes will deff be on my xmas list this year! I have a scar on my belly, so I'd love to hear how bio oil works for you :) xx

    jensbrightandbeautiful.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Good plan! :D I will probably do a post on Bio Oil in a few weeks! I'm yet to open it actually, I need to start using it! xx

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  4. We have to treat ourselves! I love what you have brought

    Lauren,
    Laurensbeautydepartment.blogspot.com

    xx

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    1. Me too hehe! Thank you for commenting Lauren! I think so too, it's the little things in life..!
      xx

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  5. Great blog, great style!

    Do you want to follow each other? :)

    xx

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    1. Aww, thank you!
      Your blog looks great!
      Unfortunately I can't speak (or read!) Hungarian though so I wouldn't understand what you blog about! :)

      rach xx

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  6. Hi Rach! I've tagged you in my think pink post :) http://jensbrightandbeautiful.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/the-think-pink-tag.html Hope you're well!! :) xx

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    1. Hello Jen! I saw this on your blog! Yay! I will try to blog about this next! Just had to get back on the saddle after being stuck in a blogging rut!
      xxx

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  7. I'm so impressed with this boots offer! Do you know if its still on? If it is, I think I feel a few 'mistakes' of my own coming on :) haha

    Xx
    dress-it-up-6.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. To my knowledge it still is! There is still the 3 for 2 offer online, so it would make sense! Ruuuun to it woman run! ;)
      rach xxx

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    2. PS. It definitely is! I went yesterday to grab stuff for my halloween look! X

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