A Holiday Haul

My Purchases

Firstly, I'd just like to say that I hadn't planned on getting many (if any) makeup/ beauty bits on holiday; but, when I found out that in Jersey makeup is actually slightly less expensive- I mean, it would've clearly been irresponsible not to have purchased some of the makeup that had been on my mental wish list, wouldn't it? 

Let's start off with my M.A.C goodies. I certainly didn't expect that within a week of my first two M.A.C lippies (here) I'd be adding to my small collection, but at £13.50 each instead of the usual £15.50, I just had to snaffle 'Hug Me' and 'See Sheer'. When searching for swatches on the internet, Hug Me had always looked rather on the brown side- a look I wasn't quite sure I could pull off. Yet, after swatching it on my hand, it was love at first sight! On my lips it appears to have a slight pink tone in there aswell- a colour I have been wearing a lot since I bought it. 

See Sheer was a colour that I thought would be perfect for the transition from summer to autumn that we are currently going through (or all year round really!), as it isn't too bright and being more of a red and sheer coral makes it a unique colour in my collection. I also bought the mineralize skinfinish in 'Soft and Gentle'. I had originally wanted to get lightscapade, but they were out of stock, so the kind lady suggested this and after she applied it to my cheekbones, I knew it was a highlighter I had to have! Definitely one of my most exciting recent purchases.

I also bought the Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in 'Rockstar'. I knew I wanted to get a deep purple or burgundy eyeliner for the coming seasons, and after my arm was filled with what seemed like a million swatches, I decided to take the plunge and buy this deep eggplant shade. A purchase I would certainly recommend- especially seeing as I paid the odd price of £12.59 for it, although in my opinion, it's easily worth the £15 price tag. 

Also pictured above is the Revlon Matte Balm in 'Sultry'. I already own 'Elusive' and absolutely adore the formula of these- despite the fact that I personally think it's more of a satin than a matte finish. After loving wearing Elusive on holiday, I decided it was time to welcome another of these lovely lippies into my eager and loving arms (or lips?!) Again, I chose 'Sultry' as I thought it would be beautiful for the colder months ahead. 

A purchase I forgot to photograph, (oops!) is my YSL Touch Eclat duo. I bought this is in duty free on the ferry to St. Malo (we went on a day trip there) when they had an extra 10% off cosmetics and fragrance. The Touche Eclat is something I'd heard an awful lot about and after my sister bought it, I knew I had to be immediately added to my mental wish list. So... I managed to buy two for £28.80! (expensive but a saving of over £20, as they're typically £25/ each) I have been loving this and been using it nearly daily since I bought it! 

What have been your favourite holiday beauty buys recently?

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