2009 June | Lipglossiping

June, 2009

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Benefit Discount Code for UK Readers

I’m off ‘oop North’ for a week to introduce my lovely daughter to her paternal grandparents. Hope the weather follows me!

I don’t have any posts lined up, I’ve been incredibly slack this week, I even let my next NOTD post slide and am now sporting chipped nails with no photos taken of them back when they were fresh (and thus no blog post) *sigh*

To make up for it, I’ll leave you with a current Benefit discount code celebrating Wimbledon…

Enter code: BENETNNI at the checkout for 10% off all orders valid ’till 5th July. Click the Benefit logo above to be taken to the Benefit (UK) website.

If you happen to make good use of the code, let me know what you bought! Since I’m now spending every penny I earn on Pampers and Gripe Water… I’m living vicariously through your hauls however big or little they may be!

Cheerio for now fellow beauty addicts xx

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Sunday, June 21st, 2009

FOTD – Bronzing for the ultra pale!

I shouldn’t even call this ‘bronzing’… it’s more about finding a summer look that works and toning down the blueness of my complexion and replacing it with a subtle wash of warmth. I’m liking this simple and fast look for the summer.

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Products Used:

Face: Cory Cosmetics Mineral Foundation in Ivory Beige
Cory Cosmetics Mineral Blush in Whatever

Eyes: Sleek Ink Pot in Black
Avon Color Trend Mascara in Black (trying to use up this nice but dull mascara!)

Lips: NYX Round Lipstick in Darling

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Saturday, June 20th, 2009

NYX Lipsticks Swatched

I’m loving the quality of these NYX lipsticks, and I shall definitely be hauling some more shades soon…

Ceto:

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Chaos:

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Darling:

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Rea:

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Hmm… after seeing these, I think I’m prefering the subtlety of Ceto over my original fav Darling. Share your favourite NYX shades so I can develop some more lemmings!

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Friday, June 19th, 2009

NOTD – China Glaze – Ruby Pumps

A gorgeous, vibrant shade shot through with a sophisticated glitter.

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This polish is fantastic and would easily make it into my top 10 list.

It’s a lush cherry red that I can’t stop looking at! It goes on smoothly and evenly. The texture feels a little gritty thanks to the glitter, but it’s nothing that a sweep of top coat wouldn’t fix.

The above image shows 1 coat(!) after 4 days of wear. There is very minimal and even tip wear. This is my first experience with China Glaze polishes and I’m so impressed by the formula of this one, I’m looking for more! Anyone care to share their favourite CG polishes?

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Friday, June 19th, 2009

Free 15ml Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream @ John Lewis today & tomorrow!

Quick PSA thanks to catching this on moneysavingexpert.com before heading off to bed…

If you’re near an Elemis counter (John Lewis) today or tomorrow (Friday/Saturday) - take any old bottle or jar of moisturiser that you don’t use anymore (even if it’s empty) and swap it for a shiny new 15mls of Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream (apparently worth £22.50) – perfect for travelling!

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Friday, June 19th, 2009

Win one of 4000 New Rimmel Sexy Curves Waterproof Mascaras

Love these generous Rimmel promotions, I discovered the original Sexy Curves formula through winning one from their last promotion.

To celebrate the launch of Rimmel London’s NEW SEXY CURVES WATERPROOF MASCARA they’re giving us the chance to try a FULL SIZE sample worth £7.82.

There’s 4000 to give away so we’re in with a shot!

Click the image to be taken to the promotion.

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