Carry On Luggage Beauties

When booking my UK flights, I knew there would be no need to pay for luggage so opted for carry on luggage. I'm not sure if it's just me but carry on luggage strikes a particular fear in my heart. Mainly because I know I have to forsake anything over 100ml. 

To keep space to the maximum in my luggage, I've decided to say bye bye my beloved Catrice foundation, cleanser and moisturiser and hello compact foundation, water wipes and samples of moisturiser. I could probably bring my foundation but I would have the fear it would get smashed or confiscated. 

What I have decided on to bring is 

Collection Ultimate Fix Compact Foundation

NYX Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation 

NYX Powder Blusher in Angel

Fashionista Eyebrow Kit

Oriflame Very Me Fat Lash Mascara

MeMeMe Cosmetics Long Wear Satin Lip Cream in China Rose 

NYX Felt Tip Eyeliner

MUA Dusk Til Dawn Palette

* I think it's becoming very clear that I have a slight addiction to anything NYX*

I'm also taking some bits over to my cousin Claire, she is a massive beauty lover like me. I wanted to do something nice and bring her a few treats of makeup that she can't get in the UK. 

I'm a little limited to what beauties I can pick up but I do have a few on my wish list that are either non liquid or under 100ml. 

I'm not bothered about carry on for my clothes as it's better for me to be limited in this area. Far too many times I've brought a suitcase stuffed with clothes with me, only for half of them to end up not being worn. 

So tell me, do you dread carry on?

Holiday Beauties

This year, I need to be a little less frugal with what beauties I bring away. Last year's was fine but I found myself stuck for one or two bits. I was too strict on myself. Finding the perfect balance is tricky.I always think oh! maybe I'l take another little bit "just in case"

 During the day I'll give up makeup completely but for the evening time I'll be avoiding foundations and sticking with a BB Cream.I have a love/hate relationship with BB Creams but Clarins offering is one of the best I have tried plus it has SPF25.

My much loved Isadora giant bronzer is coming with me along with my Collection eyeliner, Essence Mascara, Essence Eyebrow Pencil and The Body Shop Colour Crush . I'm not bringing an eyeshadow palette with me this time as I found I stuck to the same colour all the time. I opted for a gorgeous gold/bronze eyeshadow from Essence called Skeye and Sand.

I think these beauties are everything I will need. Hopefully I won't be running to the supermarket to pick up any additions but then again it's always fun to try newbies.

When you head away do you end up with the right amount of beauties or do you bring some "just in case" lovelies aswell?

Boots Beauty Buys

On Tuesday last week, while popping into Tesco to stock up on fruit and veg, I passed by Boots. I normally walk right passed, because Boots is a weakness to me. I could easily go in for a deodorant or other necessities and come out with lots more. They have 3 for 2 on at the moment and I felt it would be incredibly rude of me not to take advantage.

I was very good and resisted the desire to buy lots, instead I kept to the three things I've needed for a while now:

• Pressed Powder - something I haven't used in years, normally opting for loose but I'm getting a bit tired of the loose powder going everywhere. I swatches a couple of ones but the one I most liked was Seventeen Stay Time Pressed Powder in Medium. I did try a paler shade but it was very pale for me. 

• Concealer - Something I kind of forget about using but really should. I tend to bring my foundation up to underneath the eye which is not the recommended thing. I've read rave reviews about the Collection Lasting Perfection so picked it up in Fair to give it a try. 

• Eyeliner - I love pen eyeliners and was completely gutted last week to discover my beloved Clarins 3 Dot Eyeliner had dried out. Completely my own fault for not putting the lid back on properly but still a little bit of me wept.  The hunt was on for another pen eyeliner and this Collection Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip one screamed take me! I loooove the tip on this and the pigmentation.

All three came to just under thirteen euro.

I can't wait to get testing these lovelies properly. Have you tried any of them?