Sephora US beauty and makeup haul! First impressions and experiences.

So the time has come to finally click on the order button on Sephora website! I have been gathering, adding and removing things from my basket for ages, and somehow I just took a plunge:)
Haha it sounds like such a life changing decision, which it's not but I just hesitated, that's it!

So anyways, after finally placing my order and getting confirmation email, I awaited my delivery. I have to say that it came within few days from the day I ordered, which I was really surprised about!

Ok, enough of my rumbles lets just see what I got in the box:))

So here is a little overview of everything that came in the package:D

Firstly I decided to invest in some skincare products and as I run out of my night cream I got the Korres wild rose and vitamin C brightening sleeping facial. I suffer from hyper pigmentation ( especially in pregnancy) so thought this cream would be a great idea. I also checked the reviews before buying it and most of them were great! All I can say is that after using the cream for about 2 weeks now not only the smell is gorgeous but I certainly see a difference in my skin!

Then I got a set of deluxe samples from the Sephora Skin Bender vol 1. I couldn't decide on just one full size product and thought this set came with lots of lovely products that were on my ''to try'' list for a while.

 I am really excited  by getting another Korres overnight product and Josie Maran argan oil!

Next on my list were Bite beauty products! They certainly have created quite a stir in the beauty world! I love the fact that these are so dinky and a perfect size to try a product/ colours out. I got two lipstick duo in vivid and neutral. I absolutely love the texture and pigmentation on these! plus they are so perfect to throw into your handbag as they don't take much room and you get two colours in case you change your mind half way through the day:) 

I also got these two Luster Matte Long-Wear Lip Colours by Sephora. As always I went with a more nude colour and the one that pops a little:) They are absolutely gorgeous and the staying power is amazing! 

As if I haven't had enough lip products I simply had to get the new Lip Stain by Sephora in Fuchsia Concentrate. I haven't had a chance to play around with it too much but I adore the packaging which is a very thin and sleek test tube like case.

Last but not least of course is a ''spare of the moment'' purchase! A set of Bite beauty Deconstructed Rose lipgloss set. I bought it as I also wanted to try some lip glosses from Bite but also all the colours in the palette are ones that I would buy a full size of! All the colours are so wearable and pigmented and they also smell of roses which is gorgeous!

Even my husband complemented me on how nice my lips were every time I wear one of them. The size is very convenient as well as they are small. The only downside in my opinion is the fact that instead of names they have numbers, for whatever reason I prefer funky names, but hey you can't have everything;)

All in all I know the haul was pretty lip product heavy, but I am obsessed with lip stuff at the moment! I love the fact that it can transform your look so easily and you can change it according to your mood!

Hope you enjoyed it, please don't forget to watch my YT video as well:))

love M

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Make up UK & US haul. What is new at the drugstore?!

Goodness knows why I purchased more things again??!! I think it's just too tempting not to when you have 3 for 2 offers everywhere you go and beauty goodies packed so nicely in the juicy colours of spring! I was a naughty girl but as I don't treat myself to any new clothes I thought I am allowed to spend more money on make up;)

So here are my little finds!

So firstly on my list was Superdrug and some budget lipstick buys. Beauty UK and Collection has some gorgeous shades out which I simply had to buy! Especially that there was an offer buy one get one half price! From the top left Beauty UK: 03 Snob (dusty pink nude in matte), 07 In The Buff, 10 Passion & 17 Plumalicious. Bottom row is by Collection Deluxe: 02 Tallulah, 04 Speakeasy, 01 Prohibition. All of the colours are gorgeous and very creamy except Snob that is a matte finish. 

Then browsing for some new spring clothes for Annabell I stumbled across a make up display in H&M! I picked up 3 Lip Tints and one gold liquid eyeliner. From the top Hot Pink, Raspberry Red & Deep Red. They do remind me of Lip Tars by OCC and Sleek Pout Paints , but I haven't had a chance to test them yet so not sure about the staying power! 

And then for my US crazy lipstick haul! Most of the things you see below have been ordered from drugstore.com and delivered to my friend's address who lives in America, as they don't ship internationally! 

 But up first is the package from nyx.com! Just savour those beautiful colours of the packaging!! 

I got some new lip butter lipsticks and lip glosses and to accompany those 3 lip liners! 

So from the top left to right are Butter Lipsticks: Pop, Sweet Tarte, Razzle & Hunk. 

In the middle are Butter Glosses: Strawberry Parfait, Sugar Cookie & Raspberry Tarte. 

And bottom row are 3 lip liners in Soft Pink, Hot Pink & Plum.

I love the colours and formulas, pigmentation is great as well and packaging deserves A+!

Next up are goodies from L'oreal and Maybelline. On top are L'oreal L'Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstics in colours 104 Dancing Rose, 201 Rose Symphony, 106 Fuchsia Orchestra & 403 Purple Prelude. I ordered them as in the US they have much bigger colour selection! I love the formula and pigmentation, they don't stay on your lips for ever but I still love them! 

Bottom row is a little but sad a there are only two Maybelline Color Sensational Elixir lipglosses, but after hearing lots of positive feedback about them I was just curious to try them out! So from left to right we've got 010 Celestial Coral & 030 Raspberry Rhapsody. I fell in love with the packaging as it's shaped like a lipstick in a clear rectangular clear case! 

And last but certainly not least are goodies by Milani. Oh my gosh do I love Milani or what?! I really do wish they carried this brand in the UK as well! So I got two lip products that have recently came out and on top you've got Milani Lip Intense liquid lip sticks kind of things. From th left: Fiery Coral, Pink Rave & Violet Addict. These are gorgeous, not only stay on the lips for a long time, they we so vibrant and easy to apply! Certainly my favs!! 

And then the bottom row are Milani Power Lip stains, from the left: Creamy Cafe, Macaroon, Mango Tango, Pink Lemonade, Raspberry Tarte & Cabaret Blend.

I love the colours and the fact that the product in itself is quite small and not too bulky ideal for a small make up bag on the go! The staying power is fantastic as well and colour selection. Unfortunately the reason why I wouldn't repurchase this product is because of its packaging. It's a twist tube with a brush at the end. You never know how much product to squeeze out and it's more difficult in my opinion to distribute it around the lips. 

I also have got some other bits and bobs which you can check out in my video on you tube! 

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