Travel Makeup Bag

So as I have said I have been away which meant that I had to cull my normal makeup stash, so this what I took with me.

For base:
I took my sample of my Smashbox Photo Finish Primer, I also took two sample pots of foundation, I took my sample of YSL Tient Touché Éclat and a sample pot filled with my Rimmel Match Prefect foundation, for my concealer I took my Seventeen Phwoarr Paint which I use on my blemishes and for under my eyes I took my Seventeen Stay Time 18 Hour Concealer in the shade Extra Fair and for powder I took my Rimmel Stay Matte power in the shade 003 Peach Glow.

For Eyes:
I took my Makeup Revolution Matte Eye Shadow Primer and I also took my Makeup Revolution Iconic 3 palette, which I  have really fallen in love with, I also took my Rimmel Scandaleyes waterproof eyeliner in the shade 005 Nude and for Mascara I took my Benefit They're Real, which I have been using for a while and I do love it even though it does smudge during the day but I haven't get found a mascara that doesn't.

For Cheeks:
I took a few products for my cheeks, I took my Sleek Blush in the shade Rose Gold, which I don't use very often as it is very shimmery but I do love getting it out when it is sunny, for bronzer I took two different products, I took my Body Shop Honey Bronzer in the shade 02 and my Sleek Contour Kit in the shade Light.

For Lips:
I surprising I only took three different lips products and I took a lip balm with me which was my lip smacker, and for my lipsticks I took my L'Oreal Paris Rouge Caresse in the shade Rebel Red and my Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in 077 Asia.

May Favourites

Illimasqua Liquid Light Foundation in 133:

I have had this foundation for a while now and I really love how this looks on my skin as it gives a light coverage which is build able and it is perfect for spring and summer as it doesn't feel to heavy on the skin. I have had a disaster with this foundation before as I have found that it cannot be worn when it is raining as it will melt off the face. 

Makeup Revolution Iconic 3 Palette:

This is a recent purchase for me and I have reviewed it, and I have completely fell in love with it and have found myself neglecting my Naked palettes which used to be my go to for my everyday makeup, the colours are so easy to wear and are really blend able. 

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush:

This is also something that I have had for a while and I use this brush almost every time I put makeup on it is such an amazing brush it is really easy to use and make it very easy to buff my foundation in and it doesn't take forever which is a bonus. 

Sleek Contour Kit in Light: 

I really like contouring my face and this is one of the best products I have used, you do have to be very careful and it is really pigmented, which makes it very quick and easy to contour my face, I also like the fact that it comes with I highlighter and it is perfect for days when I am in a hurry as it don't have to hunt around for other products. 

Makeup Revolution Highlighter in Peach Lights: 

While I am on the topic of highlighter I have recently purchased the highlighter in peach lights for makeup revolution and I have fallen in love with it an have been neglecting my sleek highlighter as a results it is the perfect colour for my skin and is really fine so it gives an amazing glow to the skin and because it isn't to shimmery I don't have to worry about being heavy handed. 

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer:

Now I have been using the Benefit Porefessional for a while and really love it but I have sadly ran out so when I received a sample of the Smashbox primer I thought I should use that before deciding whether to repurchase the Porefessional and I really like it, it feels really nice on the skin and my makeup lasts all day which is a very good thing and I no that this would not be very good for my friend Becca as she has some issues with silicones in primers and it does feel like it contains a lot. 

Makeup Revolution Matte Eye Primer:

Now I have to say I have been using the Urban Decay primer potion for about a year and up until now have not found a eyeshadow primer that matched, I can now say that I have, the matte eye primer from makeup revolution is really amazing and I think I prefer it to my urban decay primer, as it stop my eyes from getting very oily throughout the day and it makes my eyeshadow stay in place which is amazing, and makeup revolution also do different types of eye primer which I might have to check out sometime. 

Makeup Revolution Essential Matte Palette:

My last favourite is the Essential matte palette from make revolution (can you see a theme) I have been using this palette on the days where I can't really be bothered to spend a lot of time on my eyes and I tend too use some of the lightest shades on my eyes and use one of the browns as a very quick and simple smokey eye. 

Another Boots Haul

Surprise Surprise I was in boots again on Tuesday morning and may have purchased some hair products. The lady from bumble and bumble found me and my friend Becca if we had time to have our hair done and we did so she used bumble and bumble dry spun thickening spray and the Ojon hair oil for dry ends. 

So after that she informed use that if we got two full size products we could get a smash box goody bag, now I think I must of been I a spending mood as I normally will over think how much I need a product and normally come away without it...

So the first thing I picked up was the Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dry Spun Finish Spray: 

On the bottle is say that it is a dry spray that creates instant fullness and holds airy texture. I do really like how much volume this gives me however I have to say that you have to be careful how much you use in your hair or you will have voluminous  hair for days, the women at the bumble and bumble counter was a little to over enthusiastic with this, however in moderation it will give me amazing volume. It is also quite expensive for £21.50, now this is a lot more than I would normally spend on hair products but I was treating myself.

The second this I brought was the bumble and bumble grooming creme:

This wasn't something I even considered buying but the women at the counter by this point was annoying me which isn't too hard to do but she kept trying to get me to but colour protective shampoo and conditioner and wasn't listening when I said I had just bought some and she did the same with there thickening mouse and if you have read by hair care haul you will no that I have just bought some, however back to the product I have used this and I use it really to help smooth my hair out and it does help my hair look really nice I will use it more and possibly review.  It is expensive for £22.00, but it does help my hair dry straighter.

The third thing I bought (which I forgot to photography sorry) was the Tresemmé instant refresh dry shampoo that now I have had a bit of a love hate relationship with dry shampoo as I don't like the batiste dry shampoo and I felt like it didn't do anything for my hair, however I have tried this and it does make by hair feel less greasy, which is always a plus, and for £5,25 you can really go wrong and this actually works for my hair.  

Now on the samples that I received, the first thing was the Bb thickening shampoo and conditioner:

Now I have tried sample of the bumble and bumble shampoo and conditioner so I am really hoping that I like this but there shampoo and conditioner and really expensive, so it's nice to get a sample. 

The second sample I got was a sample of the Ojon rare blend moisture therapy oil for dry ends now the women claimed that it helped to repair split ends however nothing care repair slip ends as the hair is dead however it did make my hair feel really nice and soft but the oil I use at home also does the same for a fraction of the price but it is a nice thing to have as this should last for a while. 

The last hair care sample was the Bb thickening hairspray, which does not look like a hair spray however I am looking forward to trying out the sample of this and seeing how this works although I have to say it smells amazing. 

The first makeup sample was the Smashbox full exposure mascara in jet black now this is the type of sample that I would take away with me as it is sample and won't take up a lot of space in my makeup, however I have to say that I am excited to buy this but I will probably use up my Benefit there real mascara first before I open this as I can make samples of mascaras last for an age. 

The last sample I got was the Smashbox photo finish foundation primer, I am also out of my Benefit Porefessional so I will be getting a lot of use out of this however I do t think I would my the full size but it will be nice to test out.