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I say America, I just mean Ulta.

Oh Ulta.

Obviously I've been to Space NK here (a recent discovery and I can't believe I've been missing out for so long!) but going into a makeup shop with both drugstore and high end brands...was...just...amazing.

As with the Airport, I felt like it was a bit of a dash to get round and grab everything. Like Supermarket Sweep if you will, scooping everything (I wish) into my basket.

Too Faced Peanut Butter and Jelly Eyeshadow Collection

This was probably my most spur of the moment purchase in Ulta. It's pretty hard to get this here, but it is possible. But as soon as I saw it on the self I got over excited and just grabbed it. Especially as they didn't have the Sweet Peach or Love Flush Blush palettes, which were both on my list.

I've only used it a couple of times, but it is nice and IT SMELLS SO GOOD.

Lorac Unzipped & Unzipped Gold Palettes

I knew I wanted the Unzipped, but for some reason whilst pre-planning I felt unsure about the gold. Well when I saw the sample ones on the shelf, holy moly, it went straight into my basket!

I am yet to use this, as I am quite eyeshadow palette over loaded at the moment (with the Too Faced PB&J and Sweet Peach palettes being recent purchases). But I am hoping to whip them out this week and give them a whirl, and feeling rather excited about it.

Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer

For me, a holiday doesn't start when you touch down, but when you get to the airport, as well as trying to get a place in the lounge (success this time, we got upgraded to business), grabbing some breakfast (Jamie's at Gatwick does a mean Eggs Royal), maybe sneaking in a cheeky drink at Wetherspoons, Duty Free has become a must stop for me since delving into this whole makeup thing.

As with everything, I had pre-planned what I wanted to get at the airport, even emailing the Duty Free Customer services to check what they have in stock and prices (seriously, this is my top tip for Duty Free, they are so helpful!). I also knew I needed to be in and out to stop the husband moaning too much.
So in I went, on course and picked up what I was on my list and apart from getting trapped at the MAC counter trying on lipsticks (it happens to the best of us, right?), I was in and out pretty quickly and I feel proud of myself that I didn't get too distracted...

MAC Lipstick in Coral Bliss, NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base & NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla
I've seen so many bloggers and youtubers using this, I just had to give it a try. I do like it, but I feel that it does leave my under eyes looking a bit ashy and I probably need to use a corrector underneath! But it's been good on my spots (gross, sorry).
I'm also very keen to give Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer a try.

MAC Lipstick in Coral Bliss, NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base & NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla

NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
I've used this a couple of times, but keep forgetting to check how it's lasted at the end of the day! But my Urban Decay Primer Potion has basically run out and I wanted to try something new.

MAC Lipstick in Coral Bliss
I tried this on a couple of times at my local House of Fraser on a couple of lunchtime walks and really liked it as a nice Spring/summer colour. Also @keepcalmtaylor said that it was beautiful and made me look pretty and fresh faced - can't argue with that sort of reaction!
Now it is mine and I love it.

MAC Lipstick in Coral Bliss, NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base & NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla

I also tried on Peach Blossom at the MAC counter and loved it, but they were out of stock, sob. Don't worry, it's next on my list to buy. I also wanted to pick up the Urban Decay All Nighter Spray, but they only had the travel size (which I should have picked up anyway!).

I'm going to post about my hauls in Canada (Sephora and the Bodyshop - not that it's a rare place) and America (Ulta) seperately, ya know, drag it out!


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I didn't struggle as much this month to last month in terms of coming up with some favourites, still a little and they're basically all drugstore. That's pretty epic for me.

Also sorry it's been so long, work life and home life have been crazy and I'm really struggling to find to put on makeup, let alone post!

I'll cut the ramble short this month, so let's dive right in!

Seventeen Supreme Shine Lipstick in Barely Blush

Seventeen Supreme Shine Lipstick in Barely Blush

I picked this up a while ago, on a bit of a whim, probably an offer at Seventeen and I thought, what the hell.
Oh my God, I am so in love with this lipstick. The finish, it gives a nice shine, but doesn't move around to much, the pigmentation, it's not too heavy but definitely give enough colour, and the colour, I wouldn't say 'Barely Blush' it's more pink that that, but it's just gorgeous.
I really like the Sepreme Shine lipsticks, but they do vary quite a lot in finish and pigmentation. There are also a lot of very bold colours and quite similar shades. I do wish they had a few more in the light end of the scale as this one is such a winner. It's fast becoming one of my favourite lipsticks.

Seventeen Supreme Shine Lipstick in Barely Blush

Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow

Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow in Pink Gold

I currently have three of these, Creamy Beige, On and On Bronze and Pink Gold. I've been reaching for Pink Gold the most recently, when I want a little something something on my eyes, but going full on with eyeshadow (the primer, the brushes, the palettes) is just a bit too much effort. I just warm a bit up on my finger and swipe it over my eyelids.
I definitely think I could expand my collection


New Foundations

Nars Sheer Glow in Mont Blanc & Estée Lauder Double Wear in Intensity 1

I've bought two new foundations in the last month, what? NARS Sheer Glow in Mont Blanc, which I had been lusting after for ages and have been using quite a lot. And Estée Lauder Double Wear Light in Intensity 1.0, which I bought on a whim to get £5 worth of points at Debenhams (or something like that!). I do really like the Double Wear though, it certainly does stay in place! But it does show my pores like nothing else I've ever seen, so I need to look at getting some sort of pore minimizing primer, any suggestions?


Estée Lauder Matte Perfecting Primer

Estée Lauder Matte Perfecting Primer

I got a sample of this at the same time as I got a sample of the Double Wear Light. I have really been enjoying my sample, I think that it makes my makeup go on my face really nicely (rather than when it feels like it's just sitting on top of my skin) and also keeps it put too.
Seriously considering buying the full size.


Boots Lipsalve

Boots Lipsalve

I picked this up pre-holiday as my lips were as dry as anything, I couldn't even wear lipstick, which pained me hugely! Someone at work, who has her own skincare company on the side, told me what to avoid (minerals and petrolum I think) and this Boots one, that cost a mere £1, was the one that had the simplest ingredients. A day of using it and my lips were resqued. So I love this stuff, highly recommended!


Hopefully next months will be more exciting as it will have lots more of my new stuff in it!


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Let's start with an apology. Guy's, I'm sorry that I've been AWOL for around 2 weeks now. With the pre-holiday rush at home and at work, I didn't end up having time to prepare any posts for whilst I was away. And then I haven't had much time to get any posts together since getting back!
But I'll try and be better. I did post on instagram a lot though. Basically, if I'm quiet everywhere else, I'm usually still posting on the 'gram.

On to the may-n event...ha, sorry what a horrible pun! Who am I kidding, I LOVE puns!

I tried not to spend ALL my money on makeup whilst I was away, I did have restrain myself, but there were quite a few things that were sold out, sob! I posted some sneak peaks of what I did get on my instagram, but I will do a proper post about them soon! But seeing as I was haulin' I shouldn't really have a wishlist, right?


Tarte Skin Twinkle Lighting Palette

Tarte Skin Twinkle Lighting Palette

Now this was probably at the top of my wishlist for the trip to Canada and the US, it was out of stock EVERYWHERE. I actually dragged my husband to a Sephora that was an hour out of our way to check if they had it there. They did not.
However, I did manage to swatch it. And oh my word...SO buttery. It made me want it more.
They sell it at Rose's Beauty Store in the UK, but you guessed it, sold out.
I'm on the waiting list.


Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Collection

Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Collection

Again in the places that stocked this...sold out. But half the places didn't have it at all.
I should probably not include this in the list now, seeing as it launched on Debenhams today and thanks to some very lovely ladies on Twitter (go Team Internet), we all helped each other out keeping an eye on the site and we all managed to get it as soon as it went up! I also had £10 of points to redeem, so I didn't feel too bad!


BECCA Luminous Blush

BECCA Luminous Blush in Snapdragon

Yeah, so this list is basically a 'what I didn't buy on holiday' list.
Again I was looking for these everywhere, but they were no where to be found. I just heard from back from the BECCA twitter and they launch in the UK at Cult Beauty on 20th May. Be still my beating heart. I feel a haul coming on.
On my list are Snapdragon, CamelIia and Foxglove. And maybe Dahlia. They look so gorgeous.


Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kits

Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit in Gleam

On our last day of the holiday I nearly bought one of these on a second trip to Sephora and then didn't as I was worried I'd spent too much. All the regret.
I need both, but Gleam is top of the list. Look out Beauty Bay...


Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel & Brow Definer

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel

I feel like I need to up my (very poor) brow game, and you can't argue with ABH.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer

I think that will probably do for now.

Although I have been eyes the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara for a while. I also need some more UD Setting Spray...and Too Faced also released their new blush and bronze, which look gorgeous.
Oh and the BECCA primer and under eye stuff...I just spotted that Cult Beauty have a set with both of these (20% off!) and another little BECCA set that I walked away from in Canada (again, all the regret).
And so the list goes on.


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