NEW IN FROM THE DRUGSTORE

Going to Boots just to get one or two things is never a good idea. I have all the good intentions of just buying Nurofen (yeah,right) but then the make-up aisles are singing a siren song luring me to explore them. 3 for 2 offers and that small blue tag indicating new products are equally as bad. I ended up walking out with make-ups and even forgot about Nurofen! That is so bad and hilarious at the same time. Anyway, enough of my waffling and I'll share with you some new things from the drugstore. Some of it maybe not that new but still relatively new.

Maybelline Waterproof False Lash Mascara- I profess my love for the nonwaterproof version of this mascara on how many times and my heart skipped a bit when I saw a waterproof version. The original formula is probably my favourite drugstore mascara so I am really keen to try the waterproof version. I try not to keep my hopes high as most waterproof versions of mascara often leave me disappointed. This, however, is brilliant. Okay, a score or two lower compared to the nonwaterproof one but this is the best waterproof mascara that I have tried. Gives brilliant volume on the lashes and holds curl. Another brilliant drugstore mascara.

Essie Summer 2015 Limited Edition Nail Polish- I am not planning on getting anymore nail polishes from the brand as what I have looks excessive for me. There are shades however form their Summer 2015 Collection that is unique in my stash. First and foremost, how beautiful is Chillato? Chillato is a pale, lime colour bordering on being pastel. I never have a similar shade of nail polish like Chillato so it immediately went to my basket. This however needs a lot of work when applied and it needs four coats to get a decent finish. The colour however is summer perfect and with Seche Vete top coat, you are good to go. Next is Peach Side Babe which is a creme peach with loads of orange-y undertones. This is quiet opaque and needs two coats. I have quiet a few orange-y nail polish but not as light as this one. This is also perfect on the toes and looks very pretty especially on sandal season or when the sun decides to come out in the UK.

Maybelline Master Sculpt Contouring Palettes- I am no pro at contouring but I always love to find contour products that works for my complexion. The Maybelline Master Sculpt Contouring Palette is an affordable option to try. There are two shades from the range which are 01 Light to Medium and 02 Medium to Dark. I chose the 01 Light to Medium which I think will suit me better. The contour shade is a bit chalky and there's loads of fall-outs but it is a good contour shade when applied. It also blends quiet well and doesn't have an orange-y undertone. The contour shade is one of the best that I have tried so far. I am not so keen on the brush and highlighter but I would purchase this palette again just for its contour shade.

Mavala Garden Party Nail Polish Collection*- I haven't actually pick this up in Boots as my local Boots has no Mavala stand and I don't know why. This is kindly sent to me by the kind people of Mavala. I have the shade Hortensia, Freesia, and Iris. The nail polishes on the collection are inspired by summer garden blooms thus the names. The nail polishes only comes at 5mls and looks really cute. All three shades are very opaque and only needs two coats maximum. Actually, a coat would suffice for me. It has a high-shine finish that looks really gorgeous. The three shades are so summer-y. With the quality of the nail polish, I think Mavala will become a fast favourite brand for nail polishes for me. The nail polish also doesn't chip easily and lasted three days without a top coat. That is quiet impressive in my part because nail polishes often chip in my nails quiet easily.

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick By Kate Nude Collection- I almost cried when I reached the Rimmel stand in my local Boots as they still all shades available although there are only very few left. I want to swatch the lipsticks first as most nude polishes often wash me out. I mostly ended up looking like a slapped concealers on my lips. Out of five shades, the only shade that really suited me is 43 which is like coffee coloured nude but with pinkish undertones. It is so creamy when applied and quiet opaque. I have no issues on how I applied it and how it feels on my lips. It is very comfortable and feels light on the lips. The Rimmel Kate Nude range is a great collection and I think one will find a suitable nude lipstick from the five nude shades available.

What other new things have you tried from the drugstore?


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