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)
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)
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)
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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Great mini haul Rachael. I miss my boots points card, boots is in the Middle East but the perks are not π
Amy
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!
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!
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!
Love the shadows! !
Those eyeshadows look beautiful! I’d love to see a review of those.
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I’m planning on doing a roundup of the NYX shadows I have as they’re hit and miss!
That sounds great, I will look out for it! Xx
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!
Love the look of the eyeshadows. They look so pretty c
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!
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!? π
I’m on day two and it’s already chipped π‘π‘π‘ 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!
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.
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!
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 π
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!
Interesting. Do you remember roughly when they launched in the UK? Still haven’t seen them around here and I am getting frustrated.
I’ve seen the signs up for ages but not actually seen the polishes in stores though! They’ve just come online in boots
Hhmm we don’t even have signs yet…
These essie polishes sound amazing and the packaging is so funky!
Kathy x
The NYX eyeshadows look so beautiful. May need to go and get some of them.
Alicia xx
The prismatic range of shadows in particular are ππΌππΌππΌ 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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