Drugstore and Tk Maxx Haul!!

I have been meaning to post these products for a few weeks now but only just got round to it! I went to Boots to pick up a few bits and pieces but ended up spending just over £100.. Oops! :) Then i went to Tk Maxx and my boyfriend kindly bought me some products.  In my defence, I will use everything I bought and quite a few of them have been on my wish list for months! (Desperately trying to justify spending so much in one go). 

From Boots:

Essie Nail Polish in Fifth Avenue- I would describe this as a coral red, although my boyfriend thinks its pink?? Gorgeous colour, easy to paint and lasted a week on my fingernails which is good for me considering I take off client's nail polishes every day. 

La Roche Posay Effaclar Mat and Thermal Water- I've been wanting to get a Thermal Water for a while now as my skin can sometimes feel tight before I put my makeup on. I just happened to see the Effaclar Mat while I was in Boots and decided to get it. I have oily/combination skin and La Roche Posay products are good for this, I can't wait to try them. 

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Eye Roll-On- I have needed an eye product for months but couldn't decide what to get. I have used so many eye creams and gels that haven't really done what I need them to. I have dehydration lines around my eyes and puffiness and dark circles which this gel claims to eliminate so fingers crossed! 

Hydraluron Moisture Booster- So glad I finally bought this! Skincare guru Caroline Hirons recommends this, as do a few other bloggers and YouTubers. I will use this under my moisturiser morning and night. 

Rihanna Reb'l Fleur Perfume- Bought this so I stop using my friends one when I go to her house! Love love love this, I'm usually really picky with perfumes as I don't like to be overpowered by fragrances but this one is perfect for me. 

L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes- I needed another one of these mascaras as my one is nearly all gone. I like the brush and how easy it is to build up. 

Bourjois Color Boost Glossy Finish Lipstick- I've seen people rave about these on YouTube so I'm looking forward to using it and reviewing it. I bought the shade 'Peach on the Beach'. 

Tangle Teaser- My hair is so long now that its ridiculously hard to brush all the way through. I dread brushing it as its really thick and I try brushing the ends first to stop splitting it but its still such a chore! I hope this will end my pain! 

Aussie Miracle Moist Conditioner- My conditioner ran out and I always seem to go back to this one every so often. I love the Aussie range of products and find they really suit my hair. 

Tk Maxx-

Cowshed Grumpy Cow Uplifting Body Lotion- always wanted to try the Cowshed products but have never treated myself. This smells really fresh. 

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Treatment and Argan Magic Restorative Hair Mask- randomly picked these up to tame my lions mane! 

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream SPF 50- Picked this up to use when I go away as I need to start looking after my skin in the sun. 

A bit of a boring post but I will be doing blog posts on most of these products when I get the chance to try them all out. Lets face it, I need to use them all religiously to rid myself of the guilt of spending so much eeeeek! 

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Essie Mademoiselle Nail Polish

This nail polish has been on a list of beauty bits and bobs that I add to whenever I see something I like or someone tells me about a product I should research. I saw it on Instagram a few months back so I googled it and decided I needed it in my life! It wasn't until I went to Boots for makeup brushes and walked past the Essie polishes that I thought I should pick it up. 

I have a few Essie nail polishes in my kit at work but nothing as pale as this one. It's a pink with no glitter or sheen to it which I like as it makes my nails look clean and bright. My nails aren't particularly in a bad condition, considering I have worn polish almost consistently for 10years, but my free edge has never been very 'white'. I'm always envious when I get a client at the salon who's nails have a long perfect pink nail bed tipped with a nearly opaque white free edge, jealous much! However I need not worry anymore, this Essie polish does the trick. It transforms my nails from dull and boring to gorgeous and healthy within minutes, creating that 'barely there' look. 

I like the shape of the bottles and the 'Essie' brand name running down the side of the glass. The only downside for me is the brush as its quite wide so it is hard to judge how much polish is loaded on it. I have said before though that I am used to painting with OPI brushes so with more practice I am sure I will get better! 

I first applied OPI Natural Nail Basecoat followed by 3 thin coats of Mademoiselle, finishing with my trusty Seche Vite Top Coat. I have already recommended this colour to my boyfriend's sister who is getting married next year and wants a hint of a colour on her nails. I think this one could be it! :)

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