UK Release Dates Discussion - All Brands Welcome!

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The MAC Veluxe Pearl shadow collection looks so good. Out June 13/20th in the US, so I can assume it'd be here in July? I really need some of these. Allura Beauty has some pics on her blog. They look so pretty in the compacts!

 

[PeachTwist]

Have to say I'm really not sure I like the Becca primer I ordered. Bit disappointed. Shame.

Made my skin feel really sticky and when I buffed in my foundation it kinda flaked off a bit. :/ May have to play with it some more but if not I'll just have to buy another Cover FX one as I know I like it and it works for me.

 

[Alisha1]

Have to say I'm really not sure I like the Becca primer I ordered. Bit disappointed. Shame.

Made my skin feel really sticky and when I buffed in my foundation it kinda flaked off a bit. :/ May have to play with it some more but if not I'll just have to buy another Cover FX one as I know I like it and it works for me.

That's a shame about the Becca one, I think I'm going to give Guerlains a go though I still want to try the one from Givenchy

 

[xfarrax]

Lol that's so true! I really should have bought the EH balm as soon as I was told about the offer but oh well I'll hopefully get it soon! I have a large sample of a Lancome day moisturiser which I'm going to use and I will hopefully get the Pixi toner soon as well The good thing about me being into makeup is the samples I have! I had the Omorovicza cleansing mask sample and didn't use it till I saw the Caroline youtube video!  As for the Indeed products I'm going to wait till Boots put it back on 3 for 2 and then I can use my points vouchers that I just got in the post. I do need a night moisturiser though so might give REN a go! I think I am going to copy your routine! Fingers crossed it works! Lol That's a shame about the Becca one, I think I'm going to give Guerlains a go though I still want to try the one from Givenchy

As for primers guys i've been using my smashbox photofinish literally everyday and i'm really noticing a difference in how my makeup glides on and also the general look of my skin, really makes everything poreless and perfect, it definately prolongs my base makeup. I normally apply makeup at six in the morning and by the time i'm home - about 5/6 in the evening my makeup is more or less in place. It doesnt do alot in terms of oil control though, I'm really interested to try the hydrating primer because I have slightly dehydrated skin. I also heard the one i'm using breaks people out alot, but i haven't experienced this yet and i've been wearing it everyday!

 

[Alisha1]

As for primers guys i've been using my smashbox photofinish literally everyday and i'm really noticing a difference in how my makeup glides on and also the general look of my skin, really makes everything poreless and perfect, it definately prolongs my base makeup. I normally apply makeup at six in the morning and by the time i'm home - about 5/6 in the evening my makeup is more or less in place. It doesnt do alot in terms of oil control though, I'm really interested to try the hydrating primer because I have slightly dehydrated skin. I also heard the one i'm using breaks people out alot, but i haven't experienced this yet and i've been wearing it everyday!

I've read alot of rave reviews on it and also some not so good reviews but it's definitely one that I have to try out I'm also look for a primer that helps with oil control I have Laura Merciers oil free but I don't notice any difference when wearing it under foundation or not - though saying that I don't think I've worn it with my Touche Eclat foundation...

I will have to check it out tomorrow if my Debenhams still has a counter that is! Lol

 

[mushroomteagirl]

They're glossy but not overly glossy. Somewhere inbetween a satin and a gloss. The pigmentation is incredible too, I have pretty pigmented (darker) lips so it's hard to get sheer things to show up. However Peach on the Beach on me comes off as a pinkish colour. Swatched on my hand it leans more pink too but there is definite peach in there so it may turn out differently on you I think these are the best of the bunch of gloss stick things so far, not forgetting that they're also SPF 15.

I got the Bourjois colour boost things this morning and already I love them they are so pretty and feel really nice on the lips. I'm actually leaning towards these now more than the Revlon just bittens which were my previous favourite but i don't think they will be as long lasting as the Revlon and I'm not so keen on the weird perfume of the Bourjois ones either.

 

[mushroomteagirl]

As for primers guys i've been using my smashbox photofinish literally everyday and i'm really noticing a difference in how my makeup glides on and also the general look of my skin, really makes everything poreless and perfect, it definately prolongs my base makeup. I normally apply makeup at six in the morning and by the time i'm home - about 5/6 in the evening my makeup is more or less in place. It doesnt do alot in terms of oil control though, I'm really interested to try the hydrating primer because I have slightly dehydrated skin. I also heard the one i'm using breaks people out alot, but i haven't experienced this yet and i've been wearing it everyday!

Isn't smashbox photo finish the one that's the same as the Lanacane chafing gel? You could save yourself a few pennies!

EDIT: Yes i was thinking of the right one - http://www.myvanitybasics.com/2012/04/monistat-chafing-gel-vs-smashbox-photo.html Monistat = Lanacane

 

[PeachTwist]

Isn't smashbox photo finish the one that's the same as the Lanacane chafing gel? You could save yourself a few pennies!

EDIT: Yes i was thinking of the right one - http://www.myvanitybasics.com/2012/04/monistat-chafing-gel-vs-smashbox-photo.html Monistat = Lanacane

Yup, they're meant to be the same! I'm having Monistat sent over with our N&M order -- it's under $7 USD, no way I'm not trying a primer out for that price. Erine's an ex MAC employee who swears by it, so I'll go with that advice lol.

 

[PeachTwist]

Has anyone tried the NYX Slim Lip Pencils? I'm looking for MAC dupes as there's a few MAC ones I want to buy, but I can't find a comprehensive list online anywhere.

The ones I'm wanting to dupe are:

MAC Magenta
MAC Currant
MAC Brick
MAC Cherry
MAC Nightmoth

If not, I suppose I'll have to suck it up and pay the £11.50 for the MAC ones but I was just trying to save a few pennies.

 

[mushroomteagirl]

Has anyone tried the NYX Slim Lip Pencils? I'm looking for MAC dupes as there's a few MAC ones I want to buy, but I can't find a comprehensive list online anywhere.

The ones I'm wanting to dupe are:

MAC Magenta
MAC Currant
MAC Brick
MAC Cherry
MAC Nightmoth

If not, I suppose I'll have to suck it up and pay the £11.50 for the MAC ones but I was just trying to save a few pennies.

I prefer the NYX to MAC!

Magenta = Purple Rain
Currant = Deep Purple
Brick = Deep Red
Cherry = Plush Red or Hot Red (plush red is slightly pinker)
Nightmoth = Prune

And a few more

Stripdown = Natural
Whirl = Never
Subculture = Mauve

 

[rockin]

Lanacane anti-chafing gel (30g) is £6.65 in Boots and is included in a 3 for 2 on healthy skincare at the moment

 

[PeachTwist]

I prefer the NYX to MAC!

Magenta = Purple Rain
Currant = Deep Purple
Brick = Deep Red
Cherry = Plush Red or Hot Red (plush red is slightly pinker)
Nightmoth = Prune

And a few more

Stripdown = Natural
Whirl = Never
Subculture = Mauve

Thanks, love!

I already have Plush Red, Natural, Mauve and Pinky so I'll pick up the others. Saves money. It's shocking the price different.

Purple Rain
Deep Purple
Deep Red
Hot Red
Prune
Never
Bloom
Plum

8 pencils for £24, where as if I bought from MAC I could get 2 for £23. Eesh. I love MAC and I am a MAC whore/slave, but I have too many pencils on my wish list to justify the cost.

EDIT: Also stalked their fb page. NYX10 gives you 10% off. The one thing I hate about NYX is their shipping costs.

I also just checked to see if Cherry Culture would be cheaper with shipping due to the conversion including postage -- not really. I'd only save myself about £4, that's quite disappointing really. May as well order it in the UK and reduce any possible custom fees and long shipping wait.

 

[Anitacska]

Who's Caroline?

You should have, but ah well - lesson learned! You now know that if Caroline suggests anything, buy it immediately, lol. Loving the Pixi toner though definitely. I do need to get another mask, I've yet to try my Aveda one -- mainly because some people say they can use it as a moisturiser over night? But I can't quite figure out how I would do that. Would it be Cleanse, Pixi, Serozinc, Eysilix, Peptabright and then instead of Hydraluron & moisturiser use that? Eh, I'm confused. Tried asking Caroline but no response, lol.

Definitely wait for the 3 for 2. Once it's on 3 for 2 again if I have the money spare I'll probably buy back ups. You need a day & night moisturiser by the sounds of things, lol! But yeah -- if you have combo/oily/acne skin, feel free to copy it. Since starting the routine I've had one teeny tiny spot come up, which for me is an absolute miracle.

It is, I'm just really annoyed we're not in the US so I can't return it. That's £28 down the drain and a product I won't use again. So disappointed.



Yup, they're meant to be the same! I'm having Monistat sent over with our N&M order -- it's under $7 USD, no way I'm not trying a primer out for that price. Erine's an ex MAC employee who swears by it, so I'll go with that advice lol.

 

[mushroomteagirl]

Who's Caroline?

Caroline Hirons she's a skincare blogger who's worked in the industry for a good few years as a consultant etc http://www.beautymouth.com/. I only heard about her recently because a few other bloggers mentioned her and then she was on a Pixiwoo thing.

 

[PeachTwist]

Who's Caroline?

Caroline Hirons. She's a globally qualified advanced facialist trained in over 100 brands. She has a blog (beauty mouth) and she did a video on Pixiwoo's Body Talk youtube channel a few weeks back talking about skincare products. She also now works with brands as a consultant. I've spoken to her on Twitter a couple of times and bought everything she's suggested and thus far my skin is looking and feeling way better than it did before.

 

[mushroomteagirl]

Thanks, love!

I already have Plush Red, Natural, Mauve and Pinky so I'll pick up the others. Saves money. It's shocking the price different.

Purple Rain
Deep Purple
Deep Red
Hot Red
Prune
Never
Bloom
Plum

8 pencils for £24, where as if I bought from MAC I could get 2 for £23. Eesh. I love MAC and I am a MAC whore/slave, but I have too many pencils on my wish list to justify the cost.

EDIT: Also stalked their fb page. NYX10 gives you 10% off. The one thing I hate about NYX is their shipping costs.

I also just checked to see if Cherry Culture would be cheaper with shipping due to the conversion including postage -- not really. I'd only save myself about £4, that's quite disappointing really. May as well order it in the UK and reduce any possible custom fees and long shipping wait.

You're welcome!

I am still having trouble with CC, they say they'll only ship if i close my PayPal dispute but my argument is i'll only close it once they've shipped as i won't be protected if i closed it and then they don't ship. You can't reopen cases on PayPal.

 

[PeachTwist]

I am still having trouble with CC, they say they'll only ship if i close my PayPal dispute but my argument is i'll only close it once they've shipped as i won't be protected if i closed it and then they don't ship. You can't reopen cases on PayPal.

Oh that's ridiculous. I'll skip buying from them then and purchase through NYX itself. Funds are a bit tight at the moment so it'll have to wait until the end of the month but that's alright, they're at least not limited edition.

 

[Alisha1]

You should have, but ah well - lesson learned! You now know that if Caroline suggests anything, buy it immediately, lol. Loving the Pixi toner though definitely. I do need to get another mask, I've yet to try my Aveda one -- mainly because some people say they can use it as a moisturiser over night? But I can't quite figure out how I would do that. Would it be Cleanse, Pixi, Serozinc, Eysilix, Peptabright and then instead of Hydraluron & moisturiser use that? Eh, I'm confused. Tried asking Caroline but no response, lol.

Definitely wait for the 3 for 2. Once it's on 3 for 2 again if I have the money spare I'll probably buy back ups. You need a day & night moisturiser by the sounds of things, lol! But yeah -- if you have combo/oily/acne skin, feel free to copy it. Since starting the routine I've had one teeny tiny spot come up, which for me is an absolute miracle.

It is, I'm just really annoyed we're not in the US so I can't return it. That's £28 down the drain and a product I won't use again. So disappointed.



Yup, they're meant to be the same! I'm having Monistat sent over with our N&M order -- it's under $7 USD, no way I'm not trying a primer out for that price. Erine's an ex MAC employee who swears by it, so I'll go with that advice lol.

Yup! I'm going to grab it as soon as its back in stock! I think you skip your night moisturiser but not sure lol! I have combo skin also and I am prone to spots!

I know that's the same with my NARS light reflecting setting powder which I can't use as it takes all the oil from my face so my face become dry and produces more oil so I get more oilier as the day go on! Lol

 

[IHughes]

Caroline Hirons.  She's a globally qualified advanced facialist trained in over 100 brands.  She has a blog (beauty mouth) and she did a video on Pixiwoo's Body Talk youtube channel a few weeks back talking about skincare products.  She also now works with brands as a consultant.  I've spoken to her on Twitter a couple of times and bought everything she's suggested and thus far my skin is looking and feeling way better than it did before.

Caroline Hirons she's a skincare blogger who's worked in the industry for a good few years as a consultant etc http://www.beautymouth.com/ . I only heard about her recently because a few other bloggers mentioned her and then she was on a Pixiwoo thing.

HEY! Thanks for the heads up! I've been wondering lately about my skin routine so I'll have a look at her blog to see if I can improve some things!

 

[pnfpn]

Ooof that blush http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2013/06/guerlain-voilette-de-madame-autumn-collection-2013.html