I, like many bloggers get dragged in to Superdrugs and Boots special offers and discounts, meaning we buy things for the sake of buying things. These items get pushed to the back of the makeup stash , and used very little. Here are five perfectly good examples of things I have brought and use very little.
#1 Ted Baker Lip-gloss
I brought this, when it was on sale at Christmas time, last year. I don't really know what was going through my mind when I brought it, to be honest. Its bright red! I like red lips around winter and autumn but a red lip-gloss is a lot harder to pull off. It wasn't that expensive, as I got it half price, but still- I'm determined to wear this more, in the upcoming seasons.
#2 MUA lipstick in Bare
For the price, this isn't that bad a lipstick, it smells pleasant and is quite a nice colour. However my main problem with this lipstick is the packaging. It doesn't go down all the way in to the tube properly, so the top as become really blunt and flat, meaning its near impossible to apply. I think I am going to have to depot it, if I want to get much wear out of it.
#3 Sleek in Baby doll
This is a classic example, of picking something up because there is an offer on. I picked it up in a 3 for 2, I ended up with a very blue toned pink, which does not suit my pale skin at all! If I am going to be completely honest, I am probably going to have to give this to my mum to use.
#4 Natural shadow and blush glow palette from Barry M
This one is slightly cheating, I use the eye shadows in this palette frequently however the blush, not so much. Its a really pretty light pink shade and I must get around to wearing it more often, I don't have any excuses not too!
#5 Maybelline colour tattoo, in the shade pink gold
Lastly, it is the Maybelline colour tattoo. I really like the formula of this product, but I just wished I had picked up a more wearable shade. They do last all day, but I really need to step out of my neutral eye shadow comfort zone and use this more often, before summer is up.
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Let me know some of your makeup items, you need to use more of- is it any of these?
Great post ! I love the Maybelline colour tattoos, I really want to purchase pink gold but still not sure about it. xx
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Its a really nice colour, just not a everyday colour, for me anyway but they last a very long time so I suppose for a party, they would be great x
DeleteThe Barry M Natural Glow palette looks really nice, I love golden brown shades of eye shadows too! I think that the Sleek in Baby Doll, is for a really specific skin tone, I know that it wouldn't suit me at all, even though the colour is lovely x
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Yeah it is, unfortunately I didn't really look at the colour when I brought it, I only saw it online and the images there can be really misleading x
Deletereally enjoyed this post!! I've been trying to pick up some Maybelline color tattoos for so long but they have the colors I'm looking for but that pink gold shade actually looks really nice!!
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Thank you, yeah the neutral shades are never in stock and they also don't have many which is a shame x
DeleteI love your blog so much I realky want to try the pink gold colour tatto but I'm not sure if it would suit my brown eyes x
ReplyDeleteThank you, I have quite deep brown eyes, I think it suits me okay, its just quite pigmented so can look a bit over the top for everyday wear x
DeleteThat Ted Baker lip gloss looks gorgeous but I agree, it is harder to pull off a red glossy lip! I love the MUA lipstick in Bare, I haven't had the problem you've had so maybe it was a dud one:( I love wearing pink gold as a base with neutrals on top, it makes me feel more comfortable and gives a warmer toned eye!
ReplyDeleteThere are also quite a few pieces in my stash that I should use more often!
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Yeah I guess so, I need to try out more MUA lipsticks so I can do a comparison. I have never thought about using it as a base, so I may have to give it a go x
DeleteThis is a great post idea! I should probably go through my collection as there's plenty of stuff I neglect! xx
ReplyDeleteI would love to see it! x
DeleteThe Maybelline Colour Tattoos are my favourite! :)x
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They are good aren't they? x
DeleteGreat post. I have the Barry M natural glow palette two which comes with a primer. I love their eye shadows. :) I also like the MUA lipstick, I think the colour is lovely. :) I hope you use these products more.
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Oh I didn't know there was a second palette, I may have to check that one out as I really like the eye shadows x
DeleteI love the MUA lipsticks, they're so good for £1. My only problem is they smudge quite easily and aren't very long lasting, which is a big issue for me.
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yeah, I need to try more out I think x
DeleteI love the MUA lipsticks and the Ted Baker lip glosses are so fab too - I bet the bright red looks so good on you!
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aw, thanks! red looked nice when I had black hair but now I have brown, I am not so sure x
DeleteOh the MUA Lipstick sounds lovely and the Barry M palette, I have loads of products I under-use! you've inspired me to have a look at what products I haven't used for a while :D
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Oh have fun sorting through your makeup! x
DeleteIve got a few palettes I don't pull out as often as I should, its more as they are stored in a drawer and my single shadows are easier to pull out!
ReplyDeleteI much prefer to use palettes and never end up using my single eye shadows x
DeleteLoved this post! May have to do this on blog (if thats ok) as I too neglect some products in my collection.
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Thank you, and yeah sure, I would love to see it! x
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