My Priceline 50% Off Haul

I've been patiently waiting for the Priceline 50% haircare sale to roll around, and it is finally on! It ends at midnight tonight (Friday 13th of October) and began yesterday morning, so I popped in last night before I did my groceries to stock up. I quickly perused the makeup section before heading to the busiest aisles and was pleased to see Bourjois was half price during this promotion also, and took the opportunity to grab another new release colour from their Rouge Edition Velvet line, the bright orange-red '20 Poppy Days' ($12 AUD)

The main drawcard for me was my beloved Cedel Anti-Dandruff Medicated Shampoo - glamorous it is not, but it is the only shampoo I can use and is rarely discounted anywhere! I bought 5 bottles at $2.74 each for my stockpile (especially handy since I am now on maternity leave!) I grabbed two bottles of Batiste dry shampoo which I feel will be a new-Mum necessity (in the scents Eden and Sweetie, $4.99 ea for 200ml) and my favourite Dove Intensive Repair Treatment Mask ($3.99 for 200ml) I also picked up two conditioners I am yet to try, the Herbal Essences None of Your Frizziness Conditioner with Mandarin Orange Fragrance ($2.74 for 300ml) and the newly released L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Clay Rebalancing Conditioner ($2.97 for 250ml) How pretty is the L'Oreal packaging?!

My total haul came to $45.38 and I then used my $3.93 Quarterly Rewards to bring my cost to $41.45. I'm pleased with everything I grabbed and happy to have stocked up before baby girl's big arrival! 

Did you grab anything in this Priceline sale, or are you heading in today to pick something up? How do you feel about Priceline not sending out physical vouchers anymore?

-Emma x

Haircare Haul from Priceline's 40% Sale

Two haul posts in one week - what is going on in the Bovary household?!

I wasn't intending for this many of my posts to be shopping related, but as soon as I heard that Priceline were having their famous 40% off haircare sale I knew I wanted to pick up a few bits and pieces that I'd had my eye on. What I really wanted was the full size of the L'Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray (Normal Hold) but unfortunately it was sold out, so I settled for the travel size instead which should keep me going (I first professed my love for this here!) I'm planning on heading out to another Priceline today to try my luck for the full size as it's such a great product.

To console myself after seeing that my regular hairspray was out I grabbed a travel size of a new 'fixing' spray I've not yet tried, Schwarzkopf Taft (Mega Strong Hold) Now that I'm rolling with a high maintenance fringe I'm really enjoying trialling lots of different hairsprays - do you have a favourite I should know about?

The third and final bit I picked up was a spur of the moment thing - I'm always up for trying a new hair mask and my thick long hair tends to appreciate that, so I plumped for the Schwarzkopf Moisture Gloss 10 Days Shine Mask...let's be honest, it was the holographic packaging that pushed me over the edge for this one! I was a bit let down when I returned home to see that the tub itself wasn't all glitzy ocean like I'd expected, but hopefully the formula works for me and makes it worth my while.

L'Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray 75ml $4.99 down to $2.99
Schwarzkopf Taft Fixing Spray 60g $3.99 down to $2.39
Schwarzkopf Moisture Gloss 10 Days Shine Mask 150ml $8.99 down to $5.39

The Priceline 40% haircare sale ends today (Weds 13th May!)
Have you picked up any new hair products lately?
I need good hair mask recommendations!
-Emma

*nothing to disclose! honesty, always

The Priceline Sale Fail

As I mentioned in my BestDrugstore Beauty Buys last week, the famous Priceline 40% off sale was on and I went along with my Mum and sister after a nice lunch at Groove Train to see what goodies I could find. I had a few things in mind to pick up, but I was so overwhelmed in there that I didn’t end up buying a single thing! I’d wanted to pick up some more back-ups of my essence Long-Lasting Liner ‘Hot Chocolate’ but they had sold out, and it was so busy in store that I couldn’t decide on which shade of the new Max Factor Crème Puff Blushes to buy, so decided to wait until they are next on sale. I also contemplated the Models Prefer Soft Touch Powder (Hourglass dupe I heard?) and the new Revlon HD lipsticks, but they have so many colours to choose from and I had no idea which one I wanted! I think I’ve definitely changed my shopping style in the last year or so, I don’t want to clog up my makeup storage with mediocre products so I put a lot more thought into things I buy now – I kind of regret not grabbing anything from this sale, though!

Mumma Bovary and my sister aren’t really into makeup but I herded them through the throngs of people to the essence stand for a cheap thrill. They each bought a bottle of essence ‘Kiss Me Freddy’ and the essence eyeliner  ‘Hot Scorch’ (recommended by moi!) Then Mumma Bovary popped a few more eyeliners into her basket (‘I Have a Green’ which is my fave green liner, and ‘Berry Merry’) along with a second polish in the dark ‘Headphones On’ shade. I love how affordable essence products are for such high quality – a risk free cheap thrill for sure!

What did you haul in this Priceline sale? If you didn’t indulge, what is the last drugstore product you bought for yourself? Is it a bit sad that my family bought from the sale and I didn’t?

-Emma

Best Drugstore Beauty Buys

If you’re looking for a little pick-me-up the day before payday, the lure of Myer and its luxe cosmetic brands is often out of reach for many of us (payday itself is a whole other story!) It’s days like those where I turn to the drugstore aisles in search of a beauty fix, and in the sea of cheaply made duds there lies some gems that are really worth your while. I thought I’d skim through my drawers in search of the best drugstore beauty I own, and I came up with a lot more than I anticipated! I’ve split my recommendations into three categories to make things easier, and now is as good a time as any for my Australian readers to pick up a bargain with Priceline holding their 40% cosmetics sale for two days only (today and Wednesday 25th)

EYES:
I couldn't think of an eyeshadow palette from the Australian store that has really impressed me, so turned to my Total Intensity by Prestige Long Term Relationship Single Eyeshadows instead. The pigmentation is insane, I've got the MAC Club dupe Hocus Pocus and the stunning Bewitched. I don't wear these all the time but they are great quality, I'll need to do a full post for you soon as I think they're underrated. Eye staples that I use daily are also drugstore gems, Covergirl's Clump Crusher mascara and essence Long-Lasting Eyeliner in Hot Chocolate.

LIPS:
I'm loving lip pencils and long lasting lip products right now - the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet's are a firm favourite (shown here in the shades Frambourjoise and Pink Pong) but the newcomer from Rimmel is floating my boat right now, too - the Provocalips 16HR Kiss Proof Lip Colour in Make Your Move*. I've recently fallen for the $2 essence lipliners too and plan on picking up some back-ups during the Priceline sale (seriously, too cheap people!) but another more vibrant lip pencil option is the new Maybelline Color Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencils*. I have been wearing the natural Nude Perfection* and the bright Fab Orange* over and over since they hit my desk!

BASE & BLUSH:
I'm a big fan of affordable foundation offerings, and the newest release on the street is the Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous Oil Free Foundation. I've been trialling it and so far it hasn't knocked my beloved Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3in1 Foundation from the top spot, but it's still pretty good and worth a try! I struggled to think of a decent high street blush until I clapped eyes on my Maybelline Master Glaze Blush Sticks* in my everyday drawer (shown here in Coral Sheen, Pink Fever and Just-Pinched Pink) They are probably the only blush I'd strongly recommend from Priceline - if you've tried a great drugstore blush I'd love to hear about it though!

What drugstore staples do you swear by? Will you be picking anything up from the Priceline sale?
-Emma

*Provided for consideration. Honesty, always.

Keep It Sheer with Carmex Sheer Tints

When you are a beauty blogger who has a weakness for bright and pigmented lip products, it takes a lot for a tinted balm to worm its way into your daily makeup bag. I honestly can’t remember the last time I left the house without one of my Carmex Moisture Plus balms*, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.

 

The first Moisture Plus balm I tried was the Clear formula, and I loved how smooth it felt on my lips and the tingle that the camphor gave me. It isn’t as strong as something like Soap & Glory’s Sexy Motherpucker (fire ants on the lips, anybody?) but is definitely a noticeable tingle. This is something to keep in mind if that isn’t something you like in a balm, but I personally love how fresh and minty it makes my lips feel. The balm seems to actually sink into my lips rather than just sitting atop them, but still leaves them glossy and healthy looking.

 

I was elated when the Sheer Peach Tint and Sheer Pink Tint landed on my desk, and I was pleasantly surprised that the colours are buildable and are reminiscent of a typical MLBB (my lips but better) shade. I always have one of the tinted Moisture Plus balms in my bag for those times where I can’t decide on a bright lippy or my lips are feeling particularly dry or in need of some attention.

 

Even though I really love all of them, I wear the Peach Sheer Tint more often than the others, so I'd have to say that it is my favourite of the bunch. They really are wonderful balms that I highly recommend, and for only $8.99 I urge you to try them for yourself and let me know how you go! They are available at Priceline and other pharmacies in Australia, and I believe they are available internationally as well so I'd love to hear from some International readers too!

 

What is the best lip balm you’ve tried so far?

Are you a fan of tinted balms?

*Provided for consideration, but they really are my favourite balms! Honesty, always.

 

 

Beauty News // Shop + Report

Though I’m just back from a weekend away with Chris for our 5^th anniversary, I kept true to my title of beauty blogger and had my eyes peeled for new beauty news in the area while we were away. I thought it might be helpful to share some of the exciting beauty news with you all, and if you would like to keep up to date with the news faster add me on Instagram (@emmabovary) or Twitter (@emmabovaryblog)

 We spent Friday wandering around Rosebud, and I was elated to see tickets on the shelf and space cleared for some of my most loved French skincare brands! Uriage, Bioderma and La Roche Posay make some products that really work for me, and I can’t wait for these brands to roll out across all Priceline stores so everyone can take advantage of some lovely French skincare. For those who are yet to try any of these brands, I would recommend these products:

Uriage

Eye cream

Day Cream

Facial Spray

Bioderma

Crealine H2O

Facial Scrub

La Roche Posay

Effaclar Duo

I’m planning on picking up another tube of LRP Effaclar Duo as mine has just run out, some Bioderma H2O and a new moisturiser or sunscreen from LRP as well.

Speaking of exciting Priceline developments, they have finally rolled out Hydraluron and Eysilix (which I was very happy to receive from Priceline!) and us Aussie’s now have regular access to some top notch skincare. For information about the famed Hydraluron (which will no doubt sell out fast so run!) see the amazing Caroline Hirons, who is always recommending it as a serum to use underneath moisturiser to lock in hydration. It retails for $35 AUD- if you have tried it, let me know what your thoughts are in the comments below!

It is becoming quite evident that I don’t mind a gander in a pharmacy, fair to say? I was in Rosebud Terry White when I spotted a new Bubblegum themed nail collection from Revlon, including the famous Whimsical nail polish that I have had in my saved searches on eBay forever! I also ended up getting Girly from the same collection, and I am mighty pleased with both shades.

The new range of Ulta3 nail polishes have also been spotted at a few pharmacies (including TW Rosebud) and I grabbed a few of the shimmer + glitter shades, one of which was the amazing black + white dotted topcoat called Stop the Press. For a mere $2 these polishes are great quality and some of the shades are really unique, so I highly recommend picking up a few if you can.

Do you have any beauty news to share?

What is the latest beauty item you’ve purchased?

 

Australis Neutrals & Neons

Most of my readers know that I am a sucker for a pretty palette, and when I heard that Australis had released a palette mixing neutrals with neons for less than a tenner, I was all on that like a hound dog!

 

The shadows were surprisingly smooth to swatch and apply, though as expected they are not as silky as brands like Urban Decay and less pigmented also. I was pleased with how wearable the neutrals in this palette were, and I feel like Australis have made an exciting step with the nicely executed neon shades while still making the palette marketable to those who primarily wear ‘safe’ eye shades.

 

Considering this palette only retails for $9.95 AUD I was really impressed not only with the quality of the shadows but the sturdy black & pink palette packaging and the beautifully designed box in which it was housed. I was talking with my sisters about how much Australis has changed since they were my age (16 years ago!) and it really has kept up with the times and seem to be pushing the envelope with new exciting releases all the time. I am lucky enough to sometimes get sent products to try from the brand, but I don’t hesitate to recommend their products to everyone I know and hand over my hard earned cash for their products a little too frequently, so believe me when I say they are one of my very favourite brands!

 

My favourite neutral shade is second from the left in the palette, I think it looks beautiful all over the lid or as a crease colour when paired with the first shade next to it. I think the mix is quite a good one, with the shades being pretty versatile and quite pigmented for the price.

As a neon and bright eyeshadow wearer, I’m elated to see how well these swatch and apply on the eye. I will have no problem integrating the green into my routine as I often wear similar shades, but I am most excited to try the silky smooth and pigmented pink which has my heart racing!

 

For less than $10 I think you would be crazy not to pick this up, even if the thought of crazy neon shadows scares you senseless! Sometimes you need a few ‘out there’ shades to play around with when you’re bored, and these will definitely entertain. I have a makeup look coming up tomorrow using this palette, so do keep an eye out and then let me know which shadows you’d like me to use for my next look!

*I paid for this myself! Honesty, always.

February Empties

The penny has finally dropped, and I’ve begun finishing things before moving onto something new. Keep in mind I’m talking body/shower products more than anything, I still have a different outlook on makeup usage but I’ll save that for another post. I’m enjoying using something and reviewing it before getting to try something new, it is true what they say about anticipation making things more exciting in this respect!

Palmer’s Cocoa Body Scrub- reviewed here, this was a delight to use and something I will definitely be putting into my shower routine again in the future. Love the creamy but scrubby texture that moisturises my skin without leaving the gross film that others do.

Original Source Orange Oil & Ginger shower gel – love this brand for their tangy and true-to-life scented shower gels. This one was nice but the ginger wasn’t for me, so I probably wouldn’t repurchase this particular scent for myself. Still on the hunt for the choc mint version that I can’t seem to find!

Korres Rose shower gel – as I said in my last empties (in regards to the Guava version) these really didn’t live up to my expectations. They didn’t lather all that well and the scent just seems a bit off, so I’ll be sticking with the lip butters from this brand and leaving their shower gels on the shelf.

Palmolive Body Butter Strawberry Smoother Exfoliating Body Wash – long name, and took a long time to get this one out of my shower. I wanted to love this, I really tried to, but the scent was too artificial and didn’t sit nicely with me at all. Definitely won’t repurchase, though I am tempted to try the Mango version to give Palmolive a chance to redeem themselves…

Watson’s Moisturising Facial Mask with Cucumber Extract – one of my Thailand purchases, but not my favourite from the bunch I picked up there.  I don’t feel like this makes a huge difference to my skin, though it is still a nice sheet mask.

Priceline Round Cotton Pads – I use these to remove eye makeup each night before I go in with my Dermalogica Precleanse for the rest of the face, and they are wonderful. I am trying the Daiso cotton squares at the moment which are much softer, but I still think I might prefer these cotton rounds.

Maybelline Lash Stiletto Voluptuous Mascara – Quite a dry formula that gave my lashes a nice bit of length. I used it up quite a while ago and it has been at Chris’ place so I can’t give a thorough review based on the vague memory of it all.

Norsca Anti-White Clear Sport deodorant– not a fan of this, it did leave white marks for me (being a true Melbourne girl, black rules my wardrobe!) and left me feeling quite damp immediately after application. A nice big can for the price, but the formula was a let down so I won’t be repurchasing.

Rexona Women Crystal deodorant – I kept this mini in my handbag to freshen up after a swim or during a long work day, and I really liked it. I will be repurchasing another for my handbag as soon as I get to Priceline.

 

 

Hopefully there will be some more makeup featured in my next empties…do you find it hard to use up cosmetics as well?

 

Thailand Empties!

I thought I would share with you the products I finished up while overseas- I am most proud of the Clinique, I do hope it impresses you!

I forgot to include the Clinique product in the round up, sorry guys!

The wipes in the background are my HG wipes, and I used these to refresh my face after a swim and before bed if I was too lazy to wash my makeup/sunscreen off. The Lush bag held a Satsuma Santa bath ballistic that I had taken along with me. I haven't had much experience with Lush bath products, and though this was okay I don't think it is a must have from them. It's limited edition from their Christmas launches and turns the bath water bright red- a little frightening to be honest! But an overall nice citrusy smell.

The Dove deodorant made me feel comfortable, even in the Thai heat, but I reapplied after each swim so didn't get a clear indication of its strength and wear time. It was nice but not sure if it was outstanding, I may repurchase in the future but I have deodorants I prefer so we'll see. The Aveeno body wash was a sample I wanted to use up, don't like unscented bath products so won't repurchase.

The Clinique Deep Comfort body lotion is the empty I am most proud of! It came from a GWP that Clinique ran a while ago, and the reason I am proud is because I am not one to use up whole lotions, even sample sized ones! I chop and change frequently and to be honest I don't moisturise enough, so to see this go was a win for me! It was full when we arrived in Thailand, and empty after a week and a half. Let me tell you, my skin was baby soft! The scent of this is strange but I like it, so I may repurchase after I finish the zillion lotions in my collection.

Do you use up many products while on holiday?

Have you used up many lotions in your day?

What are your HG body lotions?

Hello Kitty Cosmetics-Collection Overview and Mini Reviews

A few weeks ago I heard a whisper of a Hello Kitty cosmetics line being brought into Priceline stores. I'm not a mad HK fan by any means, but thought the collection would be cute and so dragged Chris down there when we spent the day in the city together last week. I found the collection in the back corner of the Bourke St. Priceline store opposite Myer, the stand was thin and could be easily missed if you don't have eagle eyes.

Clockwise from left we have:

* Eyeliners ($11.95) khol pencil ($9.95) mascaras ($14.95) and balms ($9.95) 

*Bright polishes in front, pale shades behind them ($9.95)

*Hello Kitty plushie/ears with purchase (buy 2 products get gift free)

*lipsticks ($12.95)

*cheeks ($12.95) and powders ($14.95)

*matte lipsticks ($12.95)

*magnetic gloss ($13.95) diamond gloss ($9.95) Diamond Stars Roll On for Face and Body ($9.95)

*eye shadow singles ($9.95) and duos ($11.95)

*whole stand

I chose two pieces from the Hello Kitty collection, and was eligible to choose from the gift of a plush toy or kitty ears. I chose the ears as I figured I would get more use from them (kitty dress up,haha) This is what I took home with me:

A magnetic gloss in the shade 'Baby Lip' and the blush in 'Venise' with my gorgeous ears!

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The blush compact feels really sturdy

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How cute is the dotted Kitty logo on the lid!

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A heavy swatch



Venise is a warm pink shade that would be a perfect winter blush, and though it can be quite pigmented (as shown above) it's also pretty buildable. Will play around with it a little more before commenting on lasting power and other attributes. Am happy with the purchase, it's a very pretty colour in a cute and sturdy compact.

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ooh magnetic *attracts admiring glances thanks to my gloss*

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Love the subtle and cute HK touches on the prodz

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Not 'Baby Lips', just 'Baby Lip' ;)

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The Magnetic Gloss is the star of the collection in my opinion, it feels wonderful on the lips and has a strong lolly-like smell that I personally like (but I'd give the tester a sniff if you're unsure about scented glosses). Baby Lip reminds me of my Nars Orgasm gloss but a little more sparkly, and on the lip it's not a glitter bomb but more akin to a shimmery loveliness that does indeed have a 'magnetic' effect that draws the eye. It isn't sticky but very moisturising, and lasts a long time on my lips. It's the sort of colour you can whack on without a mirror, which I appreciate as I live in front of the uni library computers at the moment. I think Sanrio have hit the nail on the head with the packaging of the collection, I think it's cute but classy and much less 'cheap-looking' than I thought it might be. I especially love the little dotted Hello Kitty faces that adorn the products, I'm happy to whip these out in public without looking like I've stolen from my niece's makeup bag.

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Have you had a look at the Hello Kitty collection at Priceline?

Are you a Hello Kitty fan?

(*All items were purchased with my own money and I am not sponsored by any of the companies mentioned. Honesty, always.)

Lasting Finish Lipsticks- Rimmel by Kate Moss

After checking out of life last week (all I did was work and sleep!) I am back and ready to blog my heart away!

Today, I bring you the new collection from Rimmel, in collaboration with the amazing Kate Moss! I had no idea this was about to be released in Australia, and was planning on roping my darling cousin who lives in the UK to get a hold of some of the lipsticks for me. On my lunch break last week, I found them at Priceline! This is their official description:

Rimmel London’s Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick consists of nine shades of lipstick inspired by Kate’s experience on the runway, in the studio and on the red carpet. The black packaging features Kate’s signature in red.

 #04 is a deep purple colour that swatched really glossy and opaque. I think it would be a beautiful shade for those bold enough to rock a purple lip.

#09 is a red that leans hot pink, and was also super opaque in swatches. Under the bright store lights this looked quite red until I swatched #11 next to it.

#11 seems to be a true red to my eye

#12 is a red that leans coral, I really liked the look of this one but didn't purchase it as I thought I had too many coral lipsticks. Beauty lover fail, 'too many' and 'coral' never belong in the same sentence, so I am regretting not buying this one.

#14 is a warm nude shade, that wasn't too 'concealer-like' despite being very opaque.

#15 is a weird one, it's a super frosty/shimmery mauve colour that applies sheer when compared the other shades in the collection. Not sure this would suit me, but an interesting shade nevertheless!

I was a good girl and only took home one, but swatched the 6 shades they had available at the time. I later visited another Priceline and saw they had all 9 shades available. Sad face.

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I chose #09 as I hardly wear my true red lipsticks, and rather than going for the coral like I probably should have I stepped out of my comfort zone and went for a pink toned red. I'm still unsure about it as it is quite a strong colour, but I wore it the other day and didn't mind it.

As you can see from this shot the shade definitely leans fuschia as opposed to a true red, and I think it's nice because it's different to anything I have. I do wish I had've bought the other pink shade from the collection, but I'm sure I'll pick it up next time. The formula of these is quite moisturising for a 'lasting finish' lipstick, but it does dry down to that typical feeling of a long last. I tend to keep a clear gloss at hand when it starts to feel a little tight, but compared to other long last formulas I have tried this one is much more comfortable to wear. I did find that this was a super smudgable sort of lipstick, I had to be careful when I had it on. For seasoned lipstick wearers, this may not be an issue, but I thought it was worth mentioning in case others aren't a fan of that. I adore the packaging, the red signature across the cap is a gorgeous touch and the tube itself feels sturdy enough to roll around in my handbag all day.

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Rimmel London’s Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick retails for an affordable $11.95 AUD and is available wherever you see a Rimmel stand;) I've only seen in Priceline stores thus far, so please let me know where else you see this collection (Australia & Overseas)

September Empties

Cannot believe it is already October! Getting so excited for the end of the year, it's something I look forward to each year and this time around it's extra special because I will be celebrating a big birthday amongst the xmas and new year cheer!

A rather mediocre lot of empties this time around, mostly shower goodies. My moisturiser and some of my makeup is almost empty so October should be a good month for making room in my collection. A collection which is almost bursting after ABBW!

On with the empties:

Botanical Creations body scrub in Lily & White Tea

My favourite scrub, I am so heartbroken about this range being discontinued from Priceline. This scent seems so luxe yet this was so affordable, at the end up it was only $1. I have a drawer full of back ups, thank goodness.

Essential Ingredients Vanilla & Coconut Body Wash

This was only $1 at my local supermarket, and though it wasn't as nice as some of my fancier shower prodz, it was definitely lovely considering its price. Would repurchase again.

Avon Naturals Body Wash in Sparkling Cherry Blossom

I used up a different variety of this in my August Empties, and this one was brought out when my friend Candice stayed the night. A cherry blossom fiend she is, we both agreed that this was nice but not really strong in scent. Foams up pretty well though and was nice to use, so will probably repurchase again come the xmas time sales with Avon.

Priceline Cotton Rounds

Those who wear makeup every day (moi) go through these by the boatload. At the moment I'm using a different brand as I found them on sale, but I definitely prefer the Priceline brand ones.

Derma Intensive 2in1 Facial Wipes

These were also $1 in my local supermarket, and I mainly used them for wiping off residue or swatches on my arm. Quite thin and I much prefer my Priceline brand wipes for all over the face. Would still buy these again though, they weren't bad.

Issey Miyake L'Eau D'Issey 1ml sample

I really enjoyed this during September, I adore little sample vials because they give me a chance to test something out before buying a whole bottle and hating it. I mentioned this in yesterdays post as one of the scents I adored during the month. I would consider buying a full size of this, but have a list of ones I'd like before it.

Scarlett by Cacharel 1.5ml sample

This was nice, but nothing that stood out or wowed me. It was given to me by the girls in Perfume Connection when I bought an aftershave for Chris, which was a nice gesture. Wouldn't buy a full size of it, it was nothing special to me.

Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo

I suffer from dandruff, and it really is the bane of my existence. I tried this out and was initially impressed, but after I tried a few other brands and came back to this, I was disappointed. After using it my hair feels squeaky in a negative way, and it did almost nothing for the dreaded flakies. Am still on the search for a good shampoo for my poor head, if anyone can recommend something I would be utterly grateful.

How much did you manage to get through in September?

emmabovary x

(I purchased all of these items with my own money, with the exception of the shower gel which was a gift from my Dad and the perfume samples which were free with purchase/gift bags. Always honest!)