NUDESTIX

Recently I won a competition and the prize was some new makeup from a brand I had never heard of before that has just recently been launched at SpaceNK!

Nudestix is created by two sisters Ally & Taylor, and their Mum Jenny who has had over 20 years of beauty experience! Basically it is a brand that consists of products that enhance your natural beauty rather than cover it up.
You can read all about Nudestix here.

As you can imagine, I was super excited to try them out so when the postman turned up with them I didn't hang about.

I received a cute little tin with a mirror in the lid (very handy) containing a lash lengthening mascara, eye pencil in the shade 'Golden' and a sharpener which is another handy little addition. 

The eye pencil acts as an eyeliner, eye shadow and highlighter with a smudger attached on the other side.  It has a lovely creamy texture making it easy to apply and blend, I like to use this all over as an eye shadow, Golden is a lovely shade and is one I would've chosen myself.

My favourite has to be the mascara though! The brush is a perfect size and it volumises and lengthens all my lashes with no clumping whatsoever. It has quickly become my go to mascara during the day now and I will more than likely be purchasing this when it has run out.

Also it claims to increase your lashes natural growth rate, bonus!

I think this brand is great and can see it being a big hit in the future! 

You can purchase Nudestix products from SpaceNk.

Have you heard of this brand before? What do you think of the whole natural look idea?

Yankee Candle Dupes

Whilst browsing my local Home Bargains yesterday I spotted these little candle jars, at first glance they really looked like Yankee Candles but on second look they are actually by a brand called Wickford & Co.

See how similar they look to the Yankee Candle jars?

I picked up the three scents pictured, Sweet Pea, Rose Bouquet and White Sands. There were some other scents but I only got these for now. 

All three candles smell lovely and as roses are my favourite scent I have already had Rose Bouquet on the burn and I must say that I am not disappointed! It has a strong lingering scent without being too overpowering.

Want to know how much these little jars of loveliness cost?

Just 49p! Yes, madness!

So if you are looking for some pretty looking, beautiful scented candles but do not want to splash out on Yankees then these are for you.

They had some larger jars as well for £2.99 and I will definitely be picking some up next time I'm in there! 

Charity Shop Finds January 2014

Here are a couple of things I bought in the charity shops this month...

Glass bird trinket jar

This glass trinket jar cost £1.99. I love the little birds on this. It was super hard to photograph but it really does look lovely on the dressing table.

Votive Love Lamp

I picked up this Votive Love Lamp for £2.50. I haven't seen these before and with my obsession for candles I was kinda excited by this, am I weird? I really like it and i definitely think it was a good bargain, the vintage design on the front is so pretty!

I didn't find much this month but I am definitely happy with the two gems I did find.

Have you found anything interesting in a charity shop lately?

Bargain Beauty Buys - Poundland & Home Bargains

Last week was a pretty successful week in the way of finding some bargain beauty products.
First of I found this Charles Worthington strength and repair hair kit in Home Bargains for the huuuuuuge price of £1.99! There was also a couple of other Charles Worthington kits but I left them there, why did I do that? :(:(

I haven't used the kit yet but I am looking forward to trying it out.

Next I found these 3 in good old Poundland, a Revlon nail polish in the shade Infamous, a Sally Hansen Sugar Coat nail polish in the shade Sour Apple and a Rimmel Wake Me Up shimmer touch in the shade Radiant Rose.

I have only used the Sally Hansen polish so far and oh myyy I am happy with it! It's a textured polish and really does look lovely on, I also only needed to use one coat of this. I would definitely recommend picking one of these up if you spot them. 

Have you had any bargain beauty buys lately?

Born Pretty Store Discount Code

I finally got round to making an order over at Born Pretty, I've searched the website lots of times before but never actually got round to ordering. They stock all sorts from nail art to clothes!
The currency is in dollars but you can change to pounds in the top right corner.
I only made a small order as it's my first time using the site but I am so pleased I will definitely be buying from there more often!

I got some french tip guides, stamping set and a lucky bag, all together costing $4.59!

Born Pretty have kindly given me a 10% off code to share with you guys! Enter KSYX31 at the checkout.  I would love to know what you've bought if you make an order.

Tesco F&F Cosmetics

Not long ago I was browsing online and discovered Tescos F&F cosmetics range on offer. I made an order of 3 products including two lipsticks and a cream blush.

What I noticed first is how nice the packaging is, not like most budget cosmetics.

A lip colour that has an even satiny finish. This has a true colour and moisture balance.

The two lipsticks I bought are in the shade Shhh... and Penny Lane, both for £1.49!

They are long lasting and don't make my lips dry at all. The colour pay off is pretty good as well. I am really impressed with these and will no doubt be picking up some of the other shades next time I'm in store. 

A cream to powder blush. Combine a soft and natural look to the skin with great staying power for a perfect cheek. 

I also ordered this cream blush in the shade Precious Pink, also £1.49.

It gives a subtle natural glow to my face, I'm not really used to cream blushers but I really liked this.

Swatches

Have you tried anything from the F&F range?

Yankee Candle & WoodWick Haul

I think I may have a slight obsession with Yankee Candles! Although I'm sure I'm not the only one.

Here are some of my recent purchases

Some of my new wax tarts/melts include these three, Snow In Love, Mandarin Cranberry and Snowflake Cookie. Mandarin Cranberry's scent lasted ages, I managed to burn it around four times before it started fading! Snowflake Cookie is now one of my favourites, I love the cakey cookie scents. I've since bought Christmas Cookie, its mouth watering.

I'm loving True Rose, I've always loved the smell of Roses and this candle has got it bang on and the scent is quite strong when being burnt as well. Welcome Christmas I got in the sale in my local shop, I'm not going to burn it till December though.

Whilst browsing I found these WoodWick wax melts, they were only about £1.50 so I picked one up in the scent Linen. There breakable and you get about two lots in the pack, this scent is OK but it could be a bit stronger. 

So what do you think? Have you tried out any of the new Christmas scents yet?

Carboot Beauty Products Haul September 2013

Every time I go to the car boot It's always the beauty products that seem to catch my eye, you can get some quality stuff for near on nothing!

Here are some on my recent finds

The Righteous Butter from Soap & Glory cost me 50p and its brand new! Girligo cost me 20p 

This brand new Sephora exfoliating scrub cost me 50p, I love this and have nearly used it up.

I fell in love with the design of the bottle on this Yardley refreshing body spray , it cost me 10p

I probably wont be going for a while now the hot weather has disappeared :(

Charity Shop Haul August 2013 ♥

The other day I went charity shop shopping, I love it! You never know what you are going to find.

It was a successful day and here are some of the gems I found

I found this Baylis & Harding wild rose & raspberry leaf set in the first shop we went into, it cost £2.

Then I found this pastel blue Laura Ashley skirt, unfortunately it's a bit tight on me at the moment. This cost £4.

I noticed this just as I was about to leave one of the shops, it's a Yankee Candle tart warmer and only cost £3.

I also found a black pair of New Look Yes Yes skinny jeans for £3 and an old key cupboard for £3 that I plan on upcycling! Keep an eye out for some upcycling posts. 

What do you think?

Do you enjoy a rummage through a charity shop as well?

Carboot Haul August 2013 ♥

Today I went to a carboot sale, I haven't been to one in years!

We got there quite late so there wasn't many fabulous finds, but I did get these

Cottage Teapot 

Bird Figures

Pretty Picture

Beauty Finds

The first 3 were from a box I got for £1, the fella was packing up so was pretty much giving everything away.

The Shiseido foundation stick I got for FREE! The lady just gave us a bag a told us to fill it! The stick retails for around £30 so I'm super pleased with this.

Free is my favourite.

The Balance Me body wash I got for 50p, it retails for £9 so another good find.

All in all I think I done quite well, what do you think?