Drugstore haul

Hello everyone!
During the last few days I have picked up some bits from Boots and Superdrug, so I thought I'd share them with you. 
I got some new products I haven't tried before, and some that I was repurchasing because I like them.

I love shopping for toiletries, and in our shopping center Boots and Superdrug are opposite each other so I always go have a look in one first and then in the other before buying anything! That way I can have a wider choice of products and prices.

First in my list were shampoo and conditioner, as I finally finished my old ones. I still haven't found the right shampoo for me, my hair is very dry and brittle at the ends, but my scalp is a bit oily, and our water is really, really hard, which makes everything worse. I have tried lots of different shampoos and conditioners but none of them satisfies me, so when I was in Boots the other day I noticed The Sleek Restorer by Garnier Ultimate Blends with coconut oil and cocoa butter for dry and fizzy hair, and the ingredients are quite good too! ! I try to avoid shampoos with silicon, or at least avoid them if silicons are at the top of the list, because they give you the impression your hair is smooth and shiny, but underneath it makes it worse, and it gets dirty by the day after washing it! So I was impressed by this shampoo (and it's price! Under £3) and I also got the conditioner to go with it. These were also in the bigger size, which I was tempted to buy, but I thought it's better to try them first so I went for the regular size. I have used them three times now, and so far I am very happy. I will do a review when I finish the bottles.

I also needed eye make up remover as I was running out of my No7 one, which I loved and hated at the same time, so I wanted to try a different brand as all the ones I've used so far haven't satisfied me fully. While in Boots, I spotted the Nivea Daily Essentials Double Effect Eye Make Up Remover, and this too I have used a few times times and liking it so far. Watch this space for a review!

After Boots I went to Superdrug where I wanted to get some face masks. I usually buy the packet ones at 99pence each or 4 for 3, but this time I wanted to buy a full size as I think this will make me want to use them more often. So I noticed they had 2 for £3.50 and I spent ages choosing which ones I wanted. In the end I picked the Detoxifying Face Mask with Dead Sea Mud for normal to oily skin and the De-Stressing Face Mask with Aloe Vera Extract for normal to combination skin. I haven't used them yet, but I cannot wait to try them as I love face masks!

The next products are a repurchase, I have been using these for over a year and although they're not perfect, they are the best products I have tried for my face. They are from Witch Naturally Clear with witch Hazel Extract, and they're for oily skin. I use the wipes every night to take my make up off (not on the eyes), and I alternate the foam on some mornings and the exfoliating wash on others. I have been wanting to do a review on these products as I've never come across anything online about them, it will probably be this or next week. 

Have you tried any of these products? What similar ones do you use?
Alex

Models Own Haul

Hello everyone! 
Recently Models Own have had a half price sale and being a big fan of their nail polishes I decided to treat myself. At £2.50 for 14ml each bottle and the quality you get, it was a massive bargain!
I have bought a few nail polishes, including a matt top coat, a blush, and a nail file/buffer.

I already own loads of nail polish so I have chosen these new colours very carefully as I would hate to have doubles. I realised I mostly have metallic/regular shades, so I wanted to get myself some pastel colours, and these are the ones I picked.

Lilac Sheen is from their new gel range, and I am wearing it as I type. I never really thought about lilac nail polish before, but like I said I wanted new colours, and I thought this one would be perfect as it's not similar to anything I've had before. 
To be honest I'm not really fussed about the gel side of it, as long as it's very pigmented, applies well and lasts a decent amount of time then I'm happy :) As I've literally just painted my nails, I can't comment on the duration, but it was a pleasure to apply, one coat of dense, extremely pigmented colour. 
The other two colours I picked are this gorgeous light blue (Blueberry Muffin) and mint green (Apple Pie), and both are from the scented range. I have always been a bit shy towards scented polishes, but since buying one by mistake from Rimmel, I feel more comfortable. I haven't tried these two yet, but I'm pretty sure I won't be disappointed.

The matt topcoat is the main bit in my order, as I hadn't tried one yet, and I had waited for the Models Own one to come out. I have been thinking about how to use it, so I will post something soon.

I needed a new nail file/buffer so I decided to add it to my order and see how I like this one. I haven't tried it yet but I'm sure it will be fine haha.

The last thing I bought is the powder blush. I should say I am a bit obsessed with pink blushes, and even thought it's really hard for me to admit, I don't think they are the right shade for me. Since I was running out of my Seventeen one, I bought this Models Own one in the shade 001. I am very pale, and this is, sadly, too light for me, you can't even see it (how is that possible!). I have only tried it once, so I will have to play with it a bit more I guess. I was a bit disappointed because their polishes and pencil lipsticks are great. 

Anyway, I have to say I was very disappointed by the service as it took them a week to dispatch my parcel and an extra couple of days for it to be delivered. I kept seeing on Twitter etc all these girls receiving their orders within 2 days :( but I've got my items now, so all is good. The parcel was carefully put together and I really appreciated it, it was a small box in a Models Own sleeve, and inside there was a pretty paper and the precious bottles were wrapped in bubble wrap. It's always nice to see parcels packed with care!

Did you order anything during their half price sale? I would love to see your pretty treats :)

Alex