Budget Beauty Buys

With it being January, I am sure I'm not the only one who has a less than healthy bank account.
I have been on the hunt for some budget beauty buys, this keeps my bank account somewhat happy, and allows me to add to my ever growing make up collection.

First up is my 'glamour nights' MUA eyeshadow pallete. This cost just £4. That's right, £4! I am so pleased with this pallete. It has a range of highly pigmented colours. So far I have only tried 2, the dusky gold shade and the off white.  The staying power of these is amazing. They literally last all day, even without an eye primer. I purchased mine from my local Superdrug. They have a variety of palettes, ranging from neutral shades to more vibrant shades. The whole MUA range is bank account friendly, so I will be trying more of their products soon. Lets hope they are as fab as the eyeshadows!

My second bargain buy was from Victoria Secrets. I was just on my way to work when the huge 75% off sign outside the shop drew me in. Whilst in there I picked up a few body sprays which were down to £2.50. My favorite buy though was a lip gloss. For just £2.50 I thought I may aswell give it a go. This is a gorgeous lip gloss. It gives just the right amount of colour to the lips, and keeps them nice and shiny. The only downside I would say is the applicator. I prefer a brush for lipgloss. This, is in a little squeezy tube, which I find makes it difficult to stay within your natural lip line.

Have you guys bought any bargains this January?

Aliay
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The lipstick tag!

I haven't actually been tagged by anybody to do this post. I have a slight lipstick obsession, so I thought I would participate anyway.

How many lipsticks do you own?

I own 31 lipsticks. My collection is forever growing! What makes it easier to add to my collection is the free MAC lipstick you receive when trading in 6 MAC empties.

What was your first ever lipstick?

Hmm. This is a toughie, i'm not 100% certain but I think it was a Barry M lipstick. A really vibrant shade of pink from what I can remember. 

What is your favourite brand of lipstick?

I am going to sound like such a snob right now, but it has to be MAC. They offer more shades than you could ever imagine. They are long lasting, and highly pigmented. What more could a girl want from a lipstick?

What is your most worn lipstick?

This is a toss up between Rebel by MAC and Dark Side by MAC. Both give a sexy vampy look...a look I adore. I use a collection lipliner in Damson to complement these lipsticks.

What is your favourite finish?

Matte. Easy! To pull of a matte lip, I prep my lips with a good sugar scrub and a hydrating lip balm. Dry, cracked lips are not a good base for matte lipstick.

What was the last lip product you bought?

My latest lip purchase was a lip bullet from Topshop. I love it.  Read my previous review on it here.

How many lip products do you have in your handbag? (Including lipbalms and glosses)         

I have 3 products. A sugar scrub by lush, a nivea hydrating lipbalm, and a laura mercier lipgloss. I then pop in the lipstick I am wearing that day, before I leave the house.                          

How do you store your lipsticks?

I store all my lip products in a handy little plastic container. It keeps them all neat and tidy, and it is easy to locate all my products. I may have to buy another one soon to accomadate my expanding collection.

How do you rock a red lip?

For this I love the red number 10 by Bobbi Brown. I used to have a matching lipliner, but I lost it on a night out *crys*. I am yet to replace this. The Bobbi Browm red lipstick glides onto lips smoothly and will last all day.

What lip products are you currently lusting after?

I am in need of more lipliners. I only have a handful. There aren't any I am particulary lusting after, just some to match the lipsticks I already own.

Resolutions for 2014

Happy new year!  It's that time of the year where we make our resolutions and what we want to achieve in the year ahead. Here are my resolutions I thought I would share with you. 

1. Get fit and healthy
Typical I know! I seriously need to shift some timber before my holiday in March. I over indulged over the festive season, and my face is starting to resemble that of a greedy hamster. I won't be dieting as such, just making a healthy lifestyle change. I want to look after my body on the inside. I don't want to be a 40 something year old with serious health issues due to my current unhealthy lifestyle.

2. Pass my driving test
This is a biggie! I have been on and off driving lessons since the age of 17. Here I am at 21...and still no licence. A few months ago I made the switch from practicing in a manual car to an automatic. Many people tried to talk me out of it, all with no success. I am now so close to booking my test, I can practically smell my pink driving licence. I do not regret switching to an automatic, I would never have been this close to a test in a manual. I may however regret my decision when looking to purchase my first set of wheels.

3. Start my PGCE
I am wanting to study the Post 16 PGCE to then be qualified to teach law at colleges and sixth forms. This resolution is out of my control. All I can do is try my very best to be accepted onto the course which starts in September this year.

4. Save
My better half and myself will have been together fiver years this April, and we are more than ready to live together.  This is a joint resolution as we both want to save to be able to put down a deposit on our first home. 2014 will be the year we make this happen.

5. Cleanse
For years my facial cleansing regime has gone no further than a face wipe and some baby lotion. I am now becoming increasingly concerned that the wrinkles which may seem years away, are actually not that far around the corner. Especially with a none existent skin regime. Gone are my days of face wipes and baby lotion. I will now cleanse, exfoliate, tone and moisturise. I will keep you posted on how I get on with my skin care routine.

Comment below with your resolutions for 2014!

Aliay
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