Sephora Haul + First Impressions

Hey guys!

Today I'm doing a Sephora Haul, I didn't get a huge amount of stuff but I got enough to constitute a haul! I shopped on the online store. I purchased 4 items, shipping was semi-fast, all the products were in bubble wrap and my order was correct, so I was a happy bunny.

1. Zoeva Brushes

After purchasing the 101 Luxe Face Definer and the 227 Luxe Soft Definer brushes, which I mentioned in a previous post, I had to get a few more! They're gorgeous and rose gold. I got the 222 Luxe All Over Shader, which is flat and big, great for a sweep of colour. I also got the 225 Luxe Eye Blender, which is small, dome shaped and fluffy, great for defining the crease. I love the look of these brushes and they apply product really nicely, but I have found with my other two brushes that some of the hair tend to stick out an get bent after a few uses, basically, the brush loses it's shape. I don't mind however, if they still do they're job, and I find myself reaching for them quite often despite this factor. 

2. Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

I am so happy Tarte is available online on Sephora, because I seriously love this brand. I have been using the Too Faced Born This Way and Nars Sheer Glow foundations lately, and after seeing a few reviews online I decided to give this one a whirl. I chose the colour Fair Sand, which I think is the lightest colour and has a yellow undertone. Swatching it on my hand, I found it was quite thick in consistency, but I haven't actually tried it out yet. I'm hoping it will apply easily with a beauty blender. I love the packaging, and it just has a light makeup scent to it. I'm excited to try this out!

3. Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick in Lovecraft

I've always wanted to try something from Kat Von D, and I decided a lipstick would be a nice start. I chose this colour as I don't really own anything like it, it's a matte nude/pink/brown shade, and I adore it. I wore it to work today for a few hours and it didn't feel too drying or uncomfortable, but I do think it would need to be touched up if you wore it for a long time. The packaging is ok, I like the studded feel but the exterior does feel a little plastic-y, I was hoping for something with more weight, but I love how the lipstick itself has KVD stamped into it. I can overlook the packaging if the product itself is good, and I'm really enjoying this formula and colour so far.

There you guys go, my little Sephora haul! Hope you're all having a wonderful week, it's starting to get cold here, I'm excited!

Au Revoir!

Zoe.x

Mini Essentials Haul

Hi guys!

Hope you like my blog update, I've changed the theme and name, I'm not sure if I'll keep it so far but I'll see how it goes. Anyway, today I'm doing a little essentials haul, as I just popped into the supermarket for a few things so I thought I'd show you what I got and why!

1. Thankyou Botanical Rosehip & Sweet Orange Hand Cream

My hands have been especially dry lately as I find myself using hand sanitiser a lot at work. I was just after something that sounded moisturising and wasn't too pricey. I grabbed this one, because it looked like a less expensie version of a higher end skin care item. The packaging is really nice, and apparently with this brand, some of the profits go towards hygiene and sanitation projects for people in need, which is awesome. It has a really natural scent, with orange as the main smell which is refreshing. It's not very thick, so I could take it to work and put some on without worrying I'll have to wipe it off if I need to use my hands.

2. Neutrogena Night Calming Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

These have been my favourite makeup wipes for a long time, as I find they have a nice scent, don't break me out, remove my makeup properly and I don't find myself having to scrub at my face for them to work. I definitely recommend these wipes to anyone with slightly more sensitive skin like mine.

3. Rexona Clinical Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant in Summer Strength

I picked this up on a whim a while back, because I have had bad experiences with clinical type deodorants in the past but my Nivea one wasn't working so well. I find that a lot of clinical deodorants can dry up and go white, and stick to your skin in clumps which is gross and sometimes embarrassing, but this one is really good. I had a day of work, then exercised, and I didn't smell bad at the end of it. The scent is really nice too, so I grabbed another one of these while I was shopping just to stock up because they were on sale. 

So there you guys go, just a quick little haul, nothing too exciting, but I hope you enjoyed it!

Au Revoir!

Zoe.x