Boots Loyalty Points Mini Spree

I decided to splash a few of my ever growing Boots loyalty points this week, there were a few items that I had been eyeing up, and wanted in particular to get for my trip abroad at the end of the week!

Essie Gel Couture – Topcoat and Model Citizen (£9.99 Each – 2 for £14.99)

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I’d normally turn to my gel lamp for giving me a manicure that will last for a trip away, but for some reason my lamp seems to have stopped curing polish properly and it can flake off in a few days! The New Essie Gel Couture like is normal polish promising to deliver a gel like shine without the lamp and a 14 day wear time. I found it hard choosing a colour and really wanted to see them in person but the stands near me have had signs for the line for about a month – but not actually had the polishes come in! I chose the shade Model Citizen as it looks a) really close to a gel shade I’ve been wearing on my toes, and b) It’s a lovely shade of pink with a lilacy undertone which I can never get enough of! I’ve heard really positive reviews of this line so far so I will report back on how I find it!

NYX Prismatic Shadows in Golden Peach and Fireball (£5.50 Each)

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Two more shadows from NYX, and guess what – another Peach shade! I was googling the swatches of the Prismatic line and fell in love with both of these. Golden Peach is a gorgeous shimmering peach, and Fireball is a terracotta, it’s not a pure red, but has hints of orange into it. I want to start getting more creative with my eyeshadow and I think this is a nice starting point, not too far from a neutral tones but different.

NYX Brow Pomade in Espresso (£5.50)

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I’m really late to the brow pomade game, I’m not entirely sure that it’s gonna be my thing, the drawn on brow look is great, but I feel like it’s going to emphasise my naturally wonky brows more by making them overly defined. Therefore splashing out on cult favourite from ABH was a no no for me, but this one from NYX is really well reviewed so I thought I’d give the concept a go with a cheap alternative first.


That’s it – I told you it was mini! I’ve actually used everything in this haul over the weekend and I really like everything! So keep your eyes peeled for posts and reviews once I’ve had chance to try things more thoroughly.

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26 Comments

  1. Amy
    July 26, 2016 / 7:36 am

    Great mini haul Rachael. I miss my boots points card, boots is in the Middle East but the perks are not πŸ™
    Amy

    • July 26, 2016 / 7:43 am

      What’s the point of boots without the boots card!?!
      Do you get the Shenaz liquid liner out there? If you do, it’s one to try!

      • July 26, 2016 / 8:38 am

        Boots would not be worth it without the card! It’s so easy to find deals with extra points which convert them to being free! I don’t think we do, I’ll have to look for it though my one from the balm is finally on its last legs!

    • July 26, 2016 / 8:35 am

      Ahh man that sucks! I love letting them build up to have a guilt free spree, or treat myself to a perfume I wouldn’t want to buy otherwise! Still have Β£40 on my card that I can’t decide to spend or save for longer!

  2. kawaiipeachgrl
    July 26, 2016 / 10:06 am

    Love the shadows! !

  3. July 26, 2016 / 10:46 am

    Those eyeshadows look beautiful! I’d love to see a review of those.
    Lucie xo | lucieleannexo.wordpress.com

  4. July 26, 2016 / 1:04 pm

    Lovely little haul Rachael! I can’t wait to see the Essie polishes on your nails and hear your thoughts, clever idea with the pomade too!

  5. July 26, 2016 / 2:25 pm

    Love the look of the eyeshadows. They look so pretty c

  6. July 26, 2016 / 3:40 pm

    Those eyeshadows look gorgeous! I’m picking out shades for my Z Palette right now and I swear I picked about 6 shades just like those but made myself cool it and only choose 3 haha. I’m looking forward to hearing how you like the Essie Gel polishes, I’ve been eyeing them up!

  7. July 26, 2016 / 8:51 pm

    I’m currently on day 9 of the Essie Gel Couture mani – will be reporting back next week!
    Are you sure those NYX eye shadows aren’t dupes of what you got from Inglot!? πŸ˜›

    • July 26, 2016 / 9:41 pm

      I’m on day two and it’s already chipped 😑😑😑 the darker one definitely isn’t, the golden peach one might be, I think it’s a less orange version though! I’m planning on doing a peach shadow comparison post when I’m back from holiday next week so we’ll see!

      • July 26, 2016 / 9:46 pm

        WHAT are you using your nails for? Can opener?!! Both my left and right hands are without a single chip, just tip wear and growth at the base.

        • July 26, 2016 / 11:11 pm

          It’s just one hand, the other looks fine still. Haven’t written it off I may have been overly harsh with my hands without realizing due to packing!

  8. Anne
    July 27, 2016 / 11:48 am

    Really curious about those new essie polishes! They haven’t launched here yet, but I hope they will soon.
    You picked such a lovely shade πŸ™‚

    • July 27, 2016 / 11:51 am

      Stashy is currently having a good experience with them, I’m on day 3 and one hand is chip city! I think I’ve been a bit heavy handed due to going on holiday tomorrow and packing relentlessly, so I haven’t ruled them out yet, will give them a proper test again when I’m back I think!

      • Anne
        July 29, 2016 / 8:12 am

        Interesting. Do you remember roughly when they launched in the UK? Still haven’t seen them around here and I am getting frustrated.

          • Anne
            July 30, 2016 / 9:12 am

            Hhmm we don’t even have signs yet…

  9. Kathyj
    July 28, 2016 / 8:30 am

    These essie polishes sound amazing and the packaging is so funky!
    Kathy x

  10. alicia
    July 28, 2016 / 3:56 pm

    The NYX eyeshadows look so beautiful. May need to go and get some of them.
    Alicia xx

    • July 28, 2016 / 3:58 pm

      The prismatic range of shadows in particular are πŸ‘ŒπŸΌπŸ‘ŒπŸΌπŸ‘ŒπŸΌ Very buttery and easy to blend, the other ‘normal’ nyx ones are very hit and miss – but when they’re good they’re great too! x

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