Hi :)
Somehow i've managed to not blog in almost a month! I guess i've somehow kept myself too busy in the real world, even though all i do is work and sleep hehe
Ok! As always, i went Thursday night shopping with L and this time i didn't shop too long but i did manage to pick up some fun things from David Jones :)
David Jones once again had their Deluxe Beauty Sampler Bag on offer. Purchase any beauty item and you can purchase the bag for $19.95.
I've bought the previous 2 they had and it was definitely worth it. There's always a mix of nice brand items and some full size items as well! They come out twice a year i think. Maybe more but i've somehow picked up the habit of collecting them and i can't wait for the next ones they have!
So firstly, i shall start with what i bought.
I was wandering around the beauty counters trying to see what i could buy and found this.
The Clarins Instant Beauty Kit.
It comes with 2 full sized items. The Brush-On Perfecter and the Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch. Both usually around $50 each. I have the Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch and this stuff is the perfect primer base for pores and bumpy areas. It feels like a super matte paste and smooths on so well.
I have not tried the Brush-On Perfecter though but it does remind me of the YSL Touche Eclat. So i checked the shade, 02, checked the tester and it turns out to be the perfect one for me :) Not only that, it seems to have more coverage and more shine than the YSL. I fell in love with it on the spot.
The 2 other products are mini sizes of the Complexion Perfector which is an illuminator and the Natural Lip Perfector. This lipgloss will make you have the juiciest looking lips ever! I'm not a fan of lipgloss but i loveeee this stuff. It's amazing and not sticky! It comes in the peachy shade which i don't so it was the perfect kit for me.
This was $50 with the value of $107. I'm surprised at how cheap this is. Maybe it's because drugstore brands these days are just getting more and more pricey. I can find a L'oreal or Maybelline product similar to the YSL Touche eclat for $30 which is just not worth it. Considering how higher end brands are cutting their prices in Australia now to make it more fair on consumers.
I will try the Brush-On Perfector and probably do a comparison review on it soon :)
Now the exciting part! The David Jones Deluxe Beauty Sampler Bag! There were 2 different bags to choose from and i chose the one which i thought contained items i would use most.
Here are photos to show what's inside :)
Inside Includes:
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant 13g
Kosmea Skin Clinic Rescue Balm 5g - super cute
A'kin Intensive Moisture Anti-Oxidant Complex
Batiste Dry Shampoo 50ml - In blush scent
Live Clean Argan Oil Treatment 30ml
Crabtree & Evelyn Himalayan Blue Hand Therapy 25g - They do amazing hand creams!
David Jones Beauty Liquid Foundation SPF15 in Tan 35ml or Silk Finish pressed Powder in Translucent 12g - I got the Tan foundation and it's around MAC NC35. Way too dark for me. I don't recall any of the bags having the Translucent Pressed Powder though.
Also there were bonuses!
Bonus David Jones Facial Cleanser and Day Cream.
And mini O.P.I polish :)
This all comes in a cute David Jones Tote. The bag is quite long although it's very slim sized like a suitcase.
I'm always one to collect purse size products so i'm super excited over these. The O.P.I polishes vary and you're free to choose the bag you like. I have a feeling i might be back in David Jones the next few days to get the other bag. And most likely some other goodies :)
I've done so much other shopping in between, i really need to find time and energy to blog about them! They will come soon. Hopefully hehe :)
