The first shop I went to was a local discount store called The Original Factory Shop. (We all call it the Plastics... long story). It's basically where all the goods that weren't sold in bigger outlets come to die - but occasionally you can grab some really good bargains. Here's what I nabbed:
- Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream (Retro Limited Edition): I've been after a pot of this miracle cream ever since I heard about it. It's a multi use cream/balm that's been a must have in any girls skin care/make up kit for years. It can sometimes cost a pretty penny, but I managed to pick up a small pot for just £10. The packaging is absolutely gorgeous, although I must admit it smells a little funky :( BUT I've just used it on my lips (well the remnants from a swatch went on my lips) and they are already feeling moisturised and flake free. I'm not sure whether I'll be carrying this around with me all day ( I don't to ruin the packaging and the smell puts me off re applying through the day) but I will definitely be adding it as a step to my morning and night time routine (STAY TUNED TO THE BLOG FOR A RUN DOWN OF THESE ROUTINES IN THE NEAR FUTURE)
- Einstein Lip Therapy Hydrating Lip Cream: I clocked this little cutie whilst I was picking up Miss Arden's Miracle Cream. It looks so sweet and retro that I couldn't not pick it up. There was no price on it, but it ended up being a complete steal at just £1. I opened it as soon as I got out of the store (I'm obsessed with lip care products and wanted to put some on) and was a little surprised at what I found. Rather than being a balm or solid cream like I expected, it's a rather runny liquid filled with small orange balls which I'm assuming are exfoliators. It smells a bit like oranges, and there isn't much product in there, but I'm still looking forward to trying it out for you
- Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips: One of the biggest banes of my life are the black heads that I can never seem to shift (admittedly I never stick to my skin care routine long enough for them to be defeated, but all that shall change). I've tried pore strips before, and although the removed some of the larger beasties, they left most of the carnage where it was. I've heard good things about this brand, and at only £3 I decided I may as well try them out. I'll let you know how they go!
The second and last shop I popped into was my local little branch of Boots. I love Boots. I won't lie about it. Here's what tempted me today:
- Soap and Glory Clean on Me Bodywash: I adore this brand, it looks amazing in your bathroom and everything I've tried from the range really works. I suffer from mild acne on my chest and back, and have spent the past two or three years looking for a body wash that tackled the outbreaks down and scared them off for good. I though I'd found my savior in the Original Source Tea Tree Shower gel, and although it does calm the acne down, and clean my body to within an inch of my life (it's amazing for morning showers, wakes you up a treat) it never really stopped the spots, and my skin seems to have gotten used to it. So I've picked up this bad boy and we shall see how it fairs against the enemy that is my skin. (£5.11)
- Aveeno Hand Cream with Colloidal Oatmeal: I am obsessed with hand creams. My handbag usually has about 3 different types within it, and I apply stupid amounts to my hands through the day. However, I've been on the hunt for a hand cream thick enough and lovely enough to be part of my morning and night time routine. I'm going to try this out and see how it fairs (I'm the the colloidal oatmeal will help.....?) (£5.10)
- Boots 4 Way Block: I am also a lover of my nails. I love to paint them, file them, pamper them. You name it I do it to my nails. I used to love stealing my mums 4 way block when I was little and pretending I was some sort of glamour puss woman just chilling out and doing my nails in the doctors. So I finally nabbed my own one so I can go all glamour on your asses even when I'm 20. (£2.25)
- Quinoderm cream for Acne: I don't have acne. I'll just get that out there. I'm regularly complimented on my skin (the magic of make up). I just saw this by the till being sold off for £2 and asked the woman whether it worked, simply out of curiosity. She saw it as interest and proceeded to scan it through. I am now it's proud owner and will have to think of a use for it. I am currently struggling with some particularly stubborn spots on my chin and forehead, I may use it as a spot treatment for those areas. I'll keep you informed.
(Photos to come)
TTFN and all that jazz
Kim
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