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My Wishlist | August 2014

August is nearly here and these are the things on my wishlist for the month.

1. Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Perfume (was £39, now £31.20 at Escentual) - The bottle is gorgeous! But it doesn't stop there. The perfume smells flowery, young and sexy. A perfect scent for summer (what's left of it). 

2. La Roche Posay Serozinc (£5.05 + delivery) - Even though it seems to be designed for oily skin (mine is dry to combination), I've been hearing so many good things about this product, that I really wanna give it a try. It's an astringent toner with antibacterial properties to help diminish break outs. Unfortunately it's not sold in the UK, so we have to buy it online. 

3. Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm (£19) - A long lasting cream blush in a stick form. I love cream products, especially during this season so this is a "must buy" for me. 

4. Clinique Smart Custom Repair Serum (£48) - This serum has an innovative technology that promises to identify and tackle problems on your skin. It addresses the appearance of uneven skin tone, lines and wrinkles, firming and radiance. I have a little bit of pigmentation around my mouth, so I'm always intrigued about things that could get rid of it. 

5. Pixi Glow Tonic (£16) - This is by no means a new product but it's one that has been raved about a lot. I currently use Clarins Gentle Exfoliator Brightening Toner, which I love, however, I've heard this is an amazing dupe and a lot cheaper, so I'm tempted to give in and see if it's actually worth the hype.

6. bareMinerals 5 in 1 BB Cream Eyeshadow (usually £17, but it's £14.95 at feelunique.com) - This creamy eyeshadow is a blend of makeup and skincare that has SPF15 and should last up to 12h. It can be used as an eyeshadow or as a primer. I've recently had a look at it in store and it seems really good.

What about you? What would you like to try next? Please let me know, as I might add some of your suggestions to my list too. ;-)


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UK Magazine Freebies - July 2014

This post might be a little bit late but I decided to post it anyway, as some of you may still be able to get your hands on theses treasures. Better late than never, right? 

July has been a great month to buy magazines with freebies. I love the sample sizes as an opportunity to try products out before committing to the full size.

Glamour magazine (£2)

Offering an array of Clinique products, this was the most exciting one for me.

- Chubby Stick in Whoppin' Watermelon

- Chubby Stick in Super Strawberry

- High Impact Mascara

- Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion

Marie Claire (usually £3.80, but July's edition is only £2.50)

2 Balance Me products - Cleanse and Smooth Balm (40ml) and Moisture Rich Face Cream (25ml)

Instyle (£3.90)

Neal's Yard Geranium & Orange Hand Cream 50ml

Cosmopolitan (£3.70)

3 New CID Lip & Cheek Tints in Plum Cordial, Strawberry Souffle and Rose Tint or Black Mascara.

I bought Glamour Magazine with the Chubby Stick in Whoppin' Watermelon and Marie Claire with Balance Me Cleanse and Smooth Balm and I'm absolutely loving both products. Balance Me full size balm is currently priced at £20 for 125ml, so I think £2 for 40ml is a total bargain worth picking up. Unfortunately the Chubby Sticks seem to be sold out pretty much everywhere, as Glamour magazines were released on Monday 7th July. However, the mascara and the moisturiser are still readily available, if you fancy trying those out. The other products also seem to be available in lots of places. If you're having trouble finding them, I suggest having a look at WHSmith, which was where I saw the biggest amount of magazines displayed. 

Have you managed to grab any of these freebies? Which did you get?