UK Haul…part 1?

There is just so. much. choice! I have been in the UK for a couple of days and that's the first thing that hit me - in the supermarket, in the drugstore, wherever, the choices are endless. I hit Boots in Tunbridge Wells today and had made some online orders - together, I think I have enough products to justify a haul post, right? :)

In no particular order, let's get on with the breakdown. Oh and if it makes any difference, everything was purchased with my own money - no artfully placed content this neck of the woods.

1) I BLOG. WTF DO YOU DO bag - Link!

I saw it on Instagram and it made me chuckle/move quicker than a lightning bolt to order. I ended up getting 4 of them - 1 for me and 3 for friends. They are well priced and well made, so much so that today I ordered this one and this one for a friend. You can never have too many bags...

2) NIP FAB Glycolic pads/Dragon's Blood Fix Plumping Mask/Glycolic Instant Fix Mask

Can you tell it was a 3 for 2 in Boots yet?

Although I thought it was hilarious that Kylie Jenner clearly knew NAFF ALL about the skincare range that she was endorsing during her recent trip to London that whole marketing jam exposed me to a few products in the range:

* The glycolic pads get good reviews and are far cheaper than their pricey counterparts
* The Dragons Blood mask, while given a BS name, is laden with hyaluronic acid and I am rather keen on that; and
* The glycol instant fix mask seems like one of those products that needs to be at reach on days when I feel like plop.

3) Sunday Riley - Good Genes - Link!

If this is sh*t I am never going to trust a blogger again. Seriously. This better be good! I asked on Twitter before ordering (because this isn't cheap!) and the majority of responses were positive. I am looking for radiance and general refinement rather than miraculous anti-ageing (which btw doesn't happen with topical products, hello Botox) so I am hopeful that this will deliver. It smells a little lemon-meets-fake-tan and the pump dispenses far too much product but so far I haven't had a negative reaction to it. I shall continue with this and report back.

4) James Read Overnight Tan - Link!

I was always a little hazy on the details regarding this product. All I knew was that James Read produces my favourite fake tan mousse EVARR and the word "sleep mask tan" sounded faintly seductive. Fast forward to a day after usage and although the colour is nice (a little stronger than a gradual tan), the product dispenses a transparent colour (i.e., so easy to bodge up on application) and has that classic faux tan scent. So basically I stink and I'm a bit patchy. Awesome.

5) COLAB dry shampoo in Tokyo - Link!

This gave me old lady grey hair this morning but I keep spraying it because I love the smell. No, it's not an Oribe Dry Texturising spray dupe but it's a pretty effective dry shampoo and the scent, all accents of sweet white florals and mandarin, is a little bit addictive.

6) St Tropez Self Tan Dry Oil - Link!

Very interesting this. A fake tan suspended in an oil formula. I do hope it's less prone to bodge ups than the James Read and I love the idea that it might be faintly moisturising. I just pray that the glass packaging does not go tits up on the flight back because as lovely as the colour surely is, I'd rather my clothes were not stained in it.

7) Essie Romper Room - Link!

Once upon a time I had a manicure at Pastel Salon in Dubai and the manicurist expertly applied this colour. I fell in love. It's like Fiji's hotter, more interesting sister and I decided that I must buy it. One small problem: there was no stock in Dubai. None. Well I am delighted to report that it's still very much available over here so I bought 2. And Laura Carlson has secured one for me bringing my back up total to 3. #normal.

8) Maybelline The Eye Eraser - Link!

Bloody hell. This is good stuff. I always knew it would be but it isn't sold in Dubai and so I sort of forgot/gave up the fight over the years. It was actually my niece that recommended this and after picking up the Light shade I can concur that this is an eye brightener like no other. I may possibly/definitely get another before I leave.

9) Real Techniques Bold Metals brushes - Link!

Oooh aren't these fancy? Despite the fact that I seldom contour for fear of creating a beard on my already hairy face I got the contour brush and the nifty looking oval shadow brush. I thought the price point was pretty high - it's only when you actually buy these for yourself that the reality of cost hits - but I'll be interested to see how these stand up tomorrow.

That's all for now but I am sure there will be a part 2. I have made a MAC order so expect some details regarding that and should there be any must have product waiting for me in the aisles of Boots/Superdrug/department store please let me know! :)

Hope you are all well! xx