Back track a week and there I was at the Estee Lauder counter having a look at the mascara’s and I couldn’t help but notice the many GWP signs dotted around. To think it could all be mine if I purchased one more thing, I then saw that they had the summer collection out. In an “I must get free items” haze I picked up a liquid shadow and crystal lipstick (you’ll note I didn’t get a mascara which I went in for). Feeling rather victorious with my purchase (the GWP included a mini mascara so it must have been meant to be) I headed to Boots to pick up my lunch, I thought I may as well pick up a sunscreen for my husband and then noticed there was a No7 GWP on. I only had to buy three products, cunning idea, I could get my husband the No7 Facial protect SPF50 sunscreen and then I was down to only needing two more items. I remembered seeing the new hot cloth cleanser raved about on a few blogs and I knew the new nail polish colours had got good reviews so my 3 items were now decided.
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Once home and surrounded by my goodies two thoughts occurred to me
1. I don’t think I have ever really liked an Estee Lauder product
2.I don’t think I have ever really liked a No7 product.
Perhaps this time it would be different, erm…. no. I don’t really like any of it. The liquid shadow goes on patchy/uneven, the nail polish chipped really badly in one day, the lipstick whilst a nice shade (warm pink nude) I find heavy and drying, the cleanser has broken me out, and my skin texture feels dryer than normal.
Nail polish in Queenie 60
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Swatch:Bronze Goddess sand shimmer, crystal baby 301 pure colour lipstick,
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If you are wondering if my glorious GWPS would save me, you can stop, as they didn’t, half of it went in the bin after the first try and the skincare I gave to my mum. Here's a picture of the GWP mascara for interest
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The EL sumptuous bold volume mascara lengthen and gave thickness but was extremely clumpy and the No7 extreme length gave a bit of length and nothing else.
Clearly I have a problem, I’d like to think I won’t do this again but I said that last time…..
I do this too. Love EL though. Can't stand No7 sadly!
ReplyDeleteI'm like you, whenever i see a GWP i go into a strange haze where i feel i NEED to buy stuff because then i get freebies!
ReplyDeleteHowever thank you, i didn't know No 7 made an SPF50 facial sunscreen and i need a high factor sunscreen everyday :)
You fell for it again!! Too bad about the EL mascara, but at least I don't have to feel tempted to break my challenge :) I also bought one of those shimmers (the turquoise one of course!), but I've just thrown it in the drawer and haven't had a look at it since coming home with it...hope it doesn't go on patchy like "sand"...But I love the fact that you're featuring some nail "looks" lately, sadly my nails are in crap condition, haven't been able to wear varnish in months :(( Reminder to you: STAY AWAY FROM GWPs!!!! xx
ReplyDeleteOh, yes...the GWPitis. A very common ailment indeed. I have suffered from it for years myself. Incurable, sadly, but manageable. Personally, it seems I am totally unable to resist, especially if it involves a logo-ed makeup bag/pouch.
ReplyDeleteYou won't beat it so you might as well embrace it (and if you're lucky, sometimes enjoy it) :-)))
Hi Charlie,
ReplyDeleteGlad I'm not the only one then :)
Hi Lillian,
Yep, its called Anti-AgeingFacial Protect SPF 50. See now you will have an excuse to get the GWP :)
Hello Anna,
I'll be interested to see how you like the turquoise one, hopefully it will just be the shade I got. My nails ARE in crap condition,just cover it up with the nail polish :)
Hello Nina,
LOL, I like your thinking :) I just need to see GWPS from brands I actually like..
Hi, Relica! I totally know what you mean about the lure of the GWP! It's like a drug! I hope you can find ways to use the items you got! :)
ReplyDeleteHi SB,
ReplyDeleteWhats not gone in the bin, I gave to my mum, at least someone benefits from my mistakes ;)