Just before I went on holiday I picked up a few things from Feel Unique since I had a 15% off code and well...that was pretty much enough for me to add far too much to my shopping basket. I'm a massive fan of Feel Unique. They have incredible brands, offer free delivery, always have discount codes floating around and throw in some great samples when you spend over a certain amount (which sadly I always manage to do).


 These were the 2 deluxe samples I received free with my order which I was really impressed with. I'm a big fan of the Keihl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate so this little sample made my day. Oils are always such a hassle to bring when you're on holiday; you can't really decant them into something smaller and the glass bottles are too heavy to bring so this is amazing. And once I'm finished I can keep the bottle and refill it for whenever I'm travelling. They also popped in a La Roche Posay SPF 50 Cream which again was super handy for taking on holiday. I think La Roche Posay do some of the best SPF ranges that are super affordable too. Although I prefer the lighter formula of this, it's a really great SPF that isn't greasy or sticky and works great under make-up.



After a week without this stuff I immediately went on the Feel Unique website and made sure I ordered this ASAP! It is honestly the best moisturiser range I have ever ever tried. I've used Clarins, Estee Lauder, Chanel (let's be honest, a couple of samples) but nothing has made my skin feel and look this good. I already have the day cream which is the perfect daily moisturiser which is rich and creamy yet sinks in quickly and manages to feel light weight while still being insanely hydrating. But the night cream and serum masque are the real show stoppers. The Lancome Hydra Zen Masque has to be my all time favourite skin care product. It's an overnight serum that acts as a masque. It's incredibly hydrating yet it's light weight formula sinks into your skin so you don't feel like you have anything on at all. Then I put the Hydra Zen Night Cream on top which is a much richer version of the day cream. This combination is just incredible! Every morning my skin feels plumper, ridiculously soft and I've not had any break outs in a while since using it. I know they are both pretty pricey but when it comes to skincare I'm willing to spend that little bit more since it's so important and means you don't have to wear as much make up, so then the price is sort of justified (that's what I tell myself anyway). Anyway, if you're looking to indulge in some new skincare I would seriously recommend this range, you won't regret it.




This was a last minute purchase since the new Zoella range had just come out. I've never actually tried any of her products before and have always been a bit skeptical when a youtuber tries to bring out a beauty range but I'd read some good reviews of this product. The Zoella body fondant shimmer balm caught my eye because not only was the packaging really cute but I'd read so many reviews saying that it smelt amazing and made you're skin look glowy and healthy but I was really disappointed when I tried it for myself. Although the little applicator looks really cute I found it difficult to get the actual product onto it. Then there was the smell...to me it just smelt like a cheap vanilla perfume (remember those charlie body sprays you put in your P.E. bag!). It was just artificial and sickly and not only that, the product itself was really disappointing. The texture was far too waxy, it was far too glittery and once on the skin it didn't look anything special at all. As much as I like Zoe, I was really disappointed with this and for 10 pound it was a bit pricey for what it was.

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From sephora I got the Origins retexturizing mask with rose clay and the Origins clear improvement active charcoal mask. I have never really invested in good quality face masks before but it's something I really want to add to my skincare routine every week. I've heard a lot of good things about origins and a lot of bloggers rave about the clear improvements mask and since it is supposed to clear out pores, this was top of my list. I haven't had a chance to properly try both out yet but after using the charcoal mask a few times I'm really impressed with how soft and clear my skin looks the next day. Also sephora had 3x beauty insider points on skincare so buying both was completely justified...


From ULTA I got a mini version of the Japonesque makeup brush cleaner because I am the laziest person in the world when it comes to cleaning my make up brushes so I thought this would save a lot of time by spot cleaning more often. I then got the Bumble and bumble thickening hairspray in a mini version, 1. because it is sooo much cheaper than in the UK, and 2. because it is incredible at making my fine hair look so much thicker and healthier. The Boscia purifying cleansing gel and the smashpox photo finish primer were both free samples I got with my sephora points which I haven't tried yet but, I've always wanted to try the boscia cleanser because so many bloggers love it. And I also picked up a mini version of the Sally Hansen airbrushed legs because it was small and cute and I couldn't resist (it's also an amazing product too)
 As soon as I saw this make up bag and sephora lip stain set it was love at first sight. I absolutely adore Sephora matte lip cream in 01, it is honestly the most perfect red that's suits everyone and does not budge once it is on and then team that with this gorgeous make-up bag: perfection! Also I picked up the Hourglass opaque rouge liquid lipstick in raven as I'd seen i Alix from I covet thee wearing it and I just adored the colour, It's a gorgeous firey, orangey red, very similar to mac lady danger but much more creamy and long lasting.



Ok so this make-up bag is just unbelievably gorgeous. I adore rifle paper co and their illustrations but put that on a make up bag and i'm obsessed. Anyway, as for products I picked up the It cosmetics CC cream as anna from vivianna does makeup raves about it and I can see why. I pretty much used this every day of my holiday after I bought it and fell in love. It' so creamy and light but has seriously good coverage and with factor 50 it's my new holiday essential. The Tarte CC under eye correcter is my absolute favourite under eye concealer so I had to pick up another one after my last one ran out. I have really bad blue bags under my eyes and this covers them up completely and doesn't crease, it's amazing. The Kat von dee tattoo liner is an absolutely essential for me, I seriously don't think I could live without it. I wear a cat eye pretty much every day and this is the best eyeliner I have ever used and trust me I have tried so so many. The brush is so fine, it's jet black, dries quick, and it seriously doesn't budge. It's just incredible so every time i'm in a sephora I buy one so I now have about 2 back ups incase I can't get my hands on one! I also picked up the Maybelline lash sensational mascara because it's a drugstore mascara i've heard so many people rave about and I can see why. I love my lancome mascara's but for everyday this mascara seriously fans out your lashes, holds a curl and never clumps, i'm really impressed.



So when I found an ULTA i practically ran to the Lorac section and grabbed this and was internally screaming. Just look at it, its so gorgeous. A row of mattes and a row of shimmers ina gorgeous sleek box. So many bloggers have this and I've been dying to pick it up. The Lorac Pro palette for me absolutely kicks the urban decay naked palette out the park. The texture of the shadows is so buttery, they blend like a dream and the pigmentation is incredible. All the shades go together so well and I'm just a little bit in love with it... I also picked up a mini version of the Nars creamy radiant concealer in the sephora aisle of doom. Amelia liana and other bloggers love this but I was a tad disappointed if I'm honest. For under eyes I much prefer the clarins instant light concealer as it is a bit more heavy coverage and a lot more glowy.