Magic Beans

[Turtle Bean]

This is the new beauty buys thread as the other one is now so long that it is not displaying page numbers correctly.

I purchased a blue mascara from Nyx yesterday and it really is full on electric blue!

[Smunder Woman]

I am sad because I read the locked thread looking for drama.

[Pippedydeadeye]

I love the title; you are a genius.

I’m going to buy some NYX electric blue eyeliner when I remember.

In the meantime, I have just collected some nail polishes a pink conditioner.

[sally maclennane]

They are gorgeous, Pip!

[Marth]

I love the bottom one.

[Princess Morripov]

Oh the bottom colour is lovely. I really want a mustard colour nail polish but the exact shade I want doesn’t seem to exist yet.

[Figaro]

I’m just ordering a new concealer, I’m going to try the Nars one.

[Pippedydeadeye]

The Make Up Revolution concealer is amazing. I finally found my colour in stock last week.

[Ella77]

What sort is it, Pip? Under-eye/blemish/brightening, etc. I finally gave in and bought the Trish McEvoy Instant Eye Lift stuff as I’ve had my eye on it for years. I think it’s good, but I’ve lost all ability to see myself, like one of those older women you sometimes see with crazy blusher and eye shadow.

Oh yes, I’ve just started on the Eve Lom cleanser I got in my advent calendar, and it’s pretty hideous at first go. The smell is weird, and it’s so thick and hard to manipulate. I thought it was meant to be a cult favourite.

[emma_p]

Oh, I love Eve Lom cleanser but haven’t used it in years. It is kind of medicinal-smelling and thick.

I have a hankering for a nudey/shell pink eye shadow (cream?) as well as needing concealer and to try highlighters so I’m planning to sneak a trip while I’m on my own in town this afternoon.

[Disco]

I love that eve lom cleanser. It gets looser the warmer the ambient temperature.

[olive]

I love the Eve Lom cleanser and it definitely gets looser. I also love the medicinal smell.

I recently picked up this lovely Pür lipstick. It’s a velvet matte but feels almost feels like dry powder and has great staying power.

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[Pippedydeadeye]

The concealer is a does-it-all type. https://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Face/ ... 3/p/751535 it’s quite thick and the coverage is good.

[Shoe]

What shade did you get, pip?

[Pippedydeadeye]

I got C3, which is the pale with pink undertones. The first line of each description on the Superdrug site tells you the shade, which helps. Plus loads of bloggers have reviewed it.

[Shoe]

I'll have a look on blogs, thank you!

[Tyla]

I'm back again - my spending ban seems to have come undone so I need to try harder .

I bought Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick, Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara and another NYX matte metallic lip creme in Madrid which is a 'wine red pearl'. I bought the mascara after seeing Bean's recommendation in the mascara thread and I am very impressed with it.

[Ella77]

I spotted this Sunday Times Style Awards deal on the Sali Hughes forum. You can pick any 6 products for £25 (plus P&P). Apparently some things come back in and out of stock all the time.

https://www.latestinbeauty.com/blog/sun ... Affiliates?

I’ve wanted to try the Suqqu brow pen (usually £22 each) and the Elemis cleanser for ages, so this is what I ordered. The other products are just a bonus really!

[absley]

That looks like a good deal, Ella.

I've been using some new Elemis products - i bought a gift pack from their new (?) superfood range:
*papaya enzyme mask - this is an old product and I have wanted to repurchase for ages.
*facial wash - I like this, it is not drying, smells fresh and does the job ( I use it in the shower, in the morning)
*superfood day cream - I tried this when the weather was colder and it wasn't rich enough, so I'll wait untul we get closer to summer then try again. I expect it'd be good for people with oilier skin
- superfood oil - also not rich enough when I tried it so will try again later.

I also tried a Kiko lip balm that was, I think,recommended on here as a black honey kind of dupe. It did the brilliant double job of making me look dead and having a smell I disliked, so it went straight in the bin.

[Turtle Bean]

I love the smell of Elemis products.

That was me with the Kiko, sorry old chap.