January Beauty Haul

As much as I'm trying to save money, I couldn't resist a few little treats for myself and they're all products that will be used up and were on offer and and and... I'm not sure who I'm trying to persuade that I need these things because obviously I don't but here's what I bought...

Superdrug Vitamin E 360 Spray- On All Over Body Lotion

I've been debating repurchasing the Vaseline Spray and Go for a while, it's so convenient (a.k.a perfect for the person that can never be bothered to moisture) and amazing for when it's cold and you just want to get dressed after a shower, but at £5.99 I think its rather overpriced compared to a lot of drugstore body care. So I was very chuffed when I discovered this Superdrug one for £2.99! Also as it is Vitamin E I'm hoping it won't irritate the pesky eczema which has made an appearance on my legs!

Superdrug Vitamin E Refreshing Toning Mist

You know when something is one Buy One Get One Half Price! and you can't resist? Well this was the result of the impulsive decision to get something on that offer. I love facial mists and my skin on my face has been incredibly sensitive, I thought this would be perfect just to spritz on when it's feeling irritated or dry. Also just another thing to add... all of Superdrug's own products are cruelty free! (Which makes me feel a little less guilty about this purchase!)

MUA Matt Black Eyeliner & MUA Intense Colour Eyeliner in Jet Black

There's not a lot a lot to say about these purchases except for I'm trying to save money and am trying to go for cheaper options at the moment! MUA has never let me down with other products so I thought I would give their eyeliners a go!

Maybelline Big Lashes & The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara

Again I fell into the trap...2 for £10 on all Maybelline products! Although this was more than I was intending to spend, it works out good value for money, right?! I've had the Big Lashes mascara before and really love that this product has two applicators, one for your top lashes and one for your bottom lashes. I think The Falsies Push Up Drama must be new as I've never seen it before, I've tried the original The Falsies and liked it so I thought I would give this one a go, I'm not exactly sure what the difference is meant to be though!

Collab Dry Shampoo

This is a repurchase and I definitely prefer this dry shampoo to Batiste! It's great that it comes in a mini as well as it's easy to throw in your handbag. I've never tried this scent before but I fancied trying something different!

Would you like to see a full review of any of these products? Let me know in the comments or tweet me @_bowsandbuttons

Hayley x 

First Impressions: Benefit Roller Lash Mascara

For the last few days all that has been filling my Twitter feed is photos of the latest issue of ELLE and the sample of Benefit's latest mascara release; "Roller Lash"! While I'm not someone who often gives into the hype this time I could not resist. Many times I've been tempted to try the famous Benefit "They're Real" but have never given in so when I saw the little cute sample size of the new Roller Lash (who can resist a cute sample sized product?!) then I knew I had to give it a whirl!

First Impressions

I've never really experimented with Benefit products, as you'll probably see from my blog, I'm more of a drugstore kind of gal. Being a student, as much as I liked to, I can't go splashing my cash on something I might not even like or be wearing after a few weeks. Honestly, a part of me wanted to write this post and tell you how it is nothing compared to my favourite drugstore Maybelline mascaras. However, I can't deny it, this mascara did not fail to impress! When I first looked at the brush I had a very good feeling about it, it has everything I look for. Application of this product is lovely, it grips the lashes and leaves them looking incredible and really opens up my eyes. First impressions= Very Positive!

Buying the full size?!

I've got to confess, from my first impressions, I probably will splash the cash and buy this mascara in full size as I can possibly see this product becoming an every day staple! However, before its release in March there is some other new releases that I've got my eye on such as the new Maybelline Lash Sensational (which has a very similar brush- possible dupe?!).

If you haven't already, get your hands on the latest issue of ELLE and try it out for yourself! If you have tried it, let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Hayley x