I've not had much money to spend on shopping recently, as I'm still waiting for a start date for my new job and I'm kind of coasting along. However I have found a few little bargains to share with you and also I've found a way of getting US shades of the Maybelline Colour Tattoos!
I'm not sure why, as I'm so lazy with applying it, but I've been on a Barry M Nail Paint hype recently! In the regular formula I picked up Vintage Violet (new for A/W14) and Mushroom. Vintage Violet is a really pretty purple shade, which is also a little muted; perfect for summer! Mushroom is a brown-toned pink, which I've been loving at the moment. In the Gelly formula I chose Olive, as I couldn't find the one I'd been looking for (Almond), which is a really pale green. (£3.99 per polish)
Boots are also giving out a free Showgirl Mascara (worth £5.99), which is new from Barry M, if you spend £7 or more on the line. This was convenient, as I'd forgotten to put mascara on that day and I was feeling pretty self-conscious! I chose the Extra Black Volume, but if I go back for the other nail polishes I'm after I'll get the Extra Lengthening one too.
I finally managed to get my hands on a Rimmel Provocalips in Make Your Move (£6.99), a dusky pink shade. I'm interested to try this gloss-tint duo.
Lastly, a very exciting purchase for me! I picked up the entire Maybelline Dare to Go Nude Colour Tattoo Collection from eBay! It was a UK seller and I paid face value per pot and just £1.50 for p&p. It worked out cheaper to do this (as I wanted 4/6 of them) than to buy the single ones I wanted from the US. I'm such a fan of the Maybelline Colour Tattoo cream eyeshadows but my major criticism is that there just aren't enough shades in the UK. As a neutrals-lover this collection had to be mine! Here is the link to the seller, though they do seem to be running low, so grab them fast! (swatches/review coming soon)
Let me know what you think of my haul in the comments :) do you own any of my picks? Are any of them on your wish list?
Oooh I'm very tempted to get the caramel cool colour from those Maybelline shades. I already have all of the shades available in the UK and I agree there aren't enough available. Great post! xx
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That one's my favourite too from just looking at the collection :) can't wait to try them as I love the formula x
DeleteRimmel Provocalips have been catching me eye too! They look really lovely. So many great make-up products out lately! You bought some amazing things too. x x
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I'm thinking if I like the formula I'll definitely pick up some more shades, there's a good mix of neutrals, brights and deeps :) x
DeleteI bought the whole collection of color tattoo's now, they're just amazing shades! I love that seller so much xxx
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That's good to hear :D I hope their supply of these things never dries up as these are perfect for me! xx
DeleteGreat haul! I love those three nail colours you chose - they're all so pretty.
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Thank you :) might have to actually start doing my nails regularly now! x
DeleteI'm dying to try Apocolips - love the colour you chose!
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I'm loving Rimmel's lip products at the mo! x
DeleteEeeep I can't believe you found the US Colour Tattoo colours on eBay, that's amazing! Definitely taking a peek at that link! Mushroom is one of my all time favourite Barry M shades too :)
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Glad to hear you rate Mushroom :) seems like it'll be the perfect nude shade that will go with everything x
DeleteYou smart cookie, I've been wanting to get my hands on the US maybelline colour tattoo shades for so long and I never thought of ebay, I completely agree with you it's ridiculous how few shades there are in the UK ;) xx
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I'm soooo excited to try them out! I was expecting to just buy a couple from the US, I didn't think in a million years I'd find a UK seller with all the shades :D x
DeleteOlive looks like such a pretty shade! & what a great find with the color tattoos - they all look SO pretty! :)
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I've never tried such a light coloured shade before, can't wait to give it a go :) x
DeleteGreat haul! love the mascaras and the nail polishes especially the vintage violet looks like a lovely shade :)
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Thank you! x
DeleteI have been wanting to try Maybelline color tattoo eyeshadows for soo long. Great post!
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Get them! they're amazing! x
DeleteI love the look of those Color Tattoos. Definitely need to place an order :)
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Definitely do! The UK doesn't have anywhere near enough choice in colours x
DeleteI've heard really good things about the Color Tattoos!
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You should try them - perfect for when you can't be bothered doing fancy eyeshadow x
DeleteGreat products love the color tattoos as well
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They're great, aren't they :) x
DeleteI wish they'd release the color tattoo collection here in the UK. Unfortunately, due to past experiences, I don't trust ebay sellers. x
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I don't think they will be doing unfortunately :( it's fine to get wrapped up stuff that's just a drugstore brand but I would never buy and mid-range or high-end stuff from there as it's full of fakes x
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