Shopping with bloggers...it's just not something that ends well for your bank balance! It's safe to say that besides the money I've put aside for Duty Free, July is going to be a frugal month. However it was well worth the blow to my bank account because of all the lovely things I picked up in Leeds and the chance to meet one of my favourite bloggers; Heather from Porcelain Beauty! I don't think I've ever randomly met up with a person I know from the internet before but it's good to throw yourself out of your comfort zone a bit and I'm glad I did as she's as lovely as I thought she would be. So, what did I pick up in my rampage...?
First stop: KIKO. Although you can get it online, there's nothing like swatching things for yourself and there are only a few stores in the UK (one of them being Leeds). It was also perfect timing as they had 30% off just about everything! (Prices stated below are RRP) I chose two rosy/nude shades in the Velvet Mat Satin Lipstick: 611 Autum Pink and 612 Strawberry Pink (£6.90 each) - I have very high hopes for the formula of these. The discount meant that putting together a custom palette came to under £15! I had wanted a highlight shade too but they were sold out, however I'm still pretty pleased with my neutral quad. I picked up four Infinity Eyeshadows: 257 Metallic Light Copper, 216 Pearly Nutmeg, 217 Mat Cocoa and 212 Pearly Hazelnut (£5.90 each) and put them in the 4 x Eyeshadow Clic Palette (£5.90, I think). I'm loving the quality so far! I picked up a few Limited Edition bits too. I copied Heather and got a Generation Next Cool Touch Eyeshadow in 02 Revolutionary Brown (£8.90), which has a very interesting creamy texture. From the stunning Modern Tribes Collection I got the super-soft Face Brush (£14.90), the massive Essential Bronzer in 201 Sienna Melange (£17.90) and the beautiful Sahara Glow Highlighter (£14.90) pearls.
Next we hit Boots and Superdrug. There was a 2 for £12 on all L'Oreal products and I'd been wanting to try a new mascara. They were £10.99 each anyway so it would've been silly not to get two! I picked up False Lash Flutter (£10.99) on Heather's recommendation and False Lash Telescopic (£10.99), which I've already tried and LOVE. Trapped by the deals again I picked up two Barry M polishes in order to spend £6 and get a free Gelly polish! I chose another Sunset Daylight Curing in For the Stars (£4.99), a lovely bright neon orange, another Speedy Quick Dry in Lap of Honour (£3.99) which is a pastel purple and then for free a Summer 2015 Gelly Paint in Sugar Plum (£3.99), a vibrant pink-purple.
After lunch we moved on to the Body Shop. I finally got my hands on the new Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser (£16), which I think will be just what my dull, dehydrated skin needs. I couldn't resist a mini and got the Wild Argan Oil Hand Cream (£3.50) as I love that scent. There was a 3 for 2 on makeup and I really wanted to try some from the Body Shop so picked up a great everyday shade in the All-in-One Cheek Colour in 09 Truffle (£8), the stunning-looking shimmer Colour Crush Eyeshadow in 260 Golden Cinnamon (£7) and finally a natural sheer lip colour, the Colour Crush Lipstick in 335 Hot Date (£10).
Lastly was a restrained visit to Space NK (it was the end of the day, after all...) where I re-purchased my Holy Grail Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer (£22).
You've picked up some beautiful bits there! I am very jealous, I really want to try the L'Oreal Paris False Lash Flutter Mascara too, so may make the most of that offer whilst it lasts. Again, a lovely post(:
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Looks like you both had a lot of fun! All of the KIKO products look lovely! x
ReplyDeleteEmma | Emmys Beauty Cave
You really picked put such amazing goodies!! I absolutely loved all the products you picked from KIKO ; they make me want to hotfoot to the KIKO store here in Oxford Circus but I am restraining myself. I am glad you had an amazing time and I look forward to reading more reviews when you test these products out...xx
ReplyDeleteWell lat least you have one locally so you can stop by whenever ;) xx
DeleteYou bought so much incredible stuff! I'd love to be able to get my hands on some Kiko products!
ReplyDeleteSara - She Who Is Short
I'm in love with all these items, I've never actually tried KIKO but it looks so good. Your photos are always so amazing, which camera do you use? I'm on the hunt for a new one.
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KIKO is amazing :) I use the Panasonic Lumix DCM FZ200, which is a bridge camera xx
DeleteSo many gorgeous bits! And it was just the perfect timing for shopping in KIKO :) Shopping with beauty bloggers is the best :) x
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Ahh those KIKO products look amazing!! Everyone says the bronzer looks bukly, but it's such pretty packaging. Such a great haul xx
ReplyDeleteBecky | http://colourfulsins.blogspot.co.uk
Yeah it is lovely, but definitely a dressing table product! xx
DeleteI really want to try the NARS concealer. Looks like you got some amazing new products!
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Your custom eyeshadow palette is gorgeous! Can't believe it was such a great deal :) I'm addicted to that NARS concealer xx
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Haha me too! xx
DeleteI honestly forgot what you'd purchased so this post was great! haha. Hope you like the bronzer as much as I do, and i'm completely smitten with the NARS concealer now, definitely glad I picked it up! You'll have to let me know how you get on with that brush too, I'm still in two minds as to whether or not to pick it up!
ReplyDeleteI had an absolute blast and I can not wait to do it again, although my bank balance is trying to postpone as much as possible!
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Definitely ;) haha xx
DeleteYour hauls always make me want to go shopping, it's so dangerous. Definitely want to look into the Body Shop makeup though
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Oh I'd love to get into a Kiko store sometime.
ReplyDeleteAll your choices are just lovely and you just can't beat Boots & Superdrug for bargains these days.
Great picks.
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I really need to try both of the L'Oreal mascaras. I have heard great things about Telescopic in general so it'll be great for me to try this new one too. And this is such a great haul and I look forward to your thoughts on the Kiko bronzer.
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I'm seriously loving Telescopic! And that is on the way ;) xx
DeleteLovely picks! I adore the NARS concealer, definitely need to pick up some Body Shop bits I'm yet to try out their beauty stuff, I've heard some good stuff about The Body Shop, particularly the insta blur! x
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I love KIKO - I've just got back from Italy and got some bits from there which I'm already loving. I built a custom palette and with the exchange rate and the price in Euros (which is significantly cheaper anyway) my palette cost around £9! x
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That's awesome! xx
DeleteGreat picks, Jasmine! I really want to try the Body Shop Vitamin C moisturiser, might just pick one up the next time I head out! xx
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I really recommend it :) xx
DeleteI love the shades of nail polish you picked! Looks like you definitely maximized your time shopping together - so fun!
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If I could choose 1 brand from the UK to have available in Canada, it would be Kiko :)
ReplyDeleteRachelShuchatMakeup
Amazing haul! I haven't tried any but I hope one day I will ;D
ReplyDeleteAaargh I haven't done a proper beauty haul for months and this post has almost made my mouth water! That brush looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteHannah x
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Such a great haul, I now want to go out and splurge :') I definitely need to try out some Kiko products, really love the look of the palette x
ReplyDeleteJordan | Keep Dreaming ♥
You've picked up some great pieces! Been meaning to get some bits from Kiko, this is reminded me haha!
ReplyDeleteDrea xo
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Kiko heaven! The quad looks lovely! I wish I had bought more when I was in their shop in Westfield a few months ago! Great haul!
ReplyDeleteDanielle's Beauty Blog
This is the first time I've not regretted not getting more haha xx
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Wow, what an incredible haul.. I am beyond jealous of your new picks :) Going shopping with other bloggers is the worst for your budget isn't it, it all goes out of the window!
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It really is haha xx
DeleteWow, mega haul! I'm seeing soooo many Kiko products in blog posts recently & I really would love to be able to get into a store to swatch before buying anything! The prices are brilliant for what sounds like, high quality products. Looking forward to some reviews! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautylymin
I'm honestly always amazed at the quality and packaging for such reasonable prices! xx
DeleteOooh I didn't know there was a Kiko in Leeds as well thought it was just London! :D will have to head there if I'm ever visiting. Love the look of that bronzer!
ReplyDeleteKat | www.kathorrocks.com
This is such a great haul! I love all 3 of the Barry M polishes you got :) xx
ReplyDeleteChasing Belle
Shopping with other bloogers is amazing and so much fun, some great bits there and I am in love with KIKO :)
ReplyDeletePams Stuff and Things
What a big haul! #feelingspendy hehe I love the colours of the Barry M quick dry polishes and how fast they dry but wasn't too impressed by the lasting power. Need to try more products from Kiko. They have some beautiful products at the moment. x
ReplyDeleteRenata | Speaking Beauty UK
Yeah they definitely chip fast though to be honest when they dry that fast I don't mind touching up more frequently! xx
DeleteThe texture is really lovely! xx
ReplyDeleteYou definitely dented your bank account! Great haul!
ReplyDeleteAngie x | Chocolate & Lipstick || UK Beauty and Lifestyle Blog
I feel like maybe it's a good thing most of the people I shop with aren't as interested in makeup, haha! But such a great haul! Looking forward to hearing about the Kiko lipsticks! I really need to try The Body Shop's Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturizer, it sounds so nice!
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The moisturiser is amazing and I will definitely update on those lipsticks! xx
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