A couple of weeks ago I spent the weekend in London and while I was in Kings Cross Station waiting for my train home I ended up going makeup shopping. There isn’t an Urban Decay store where I live so I really enjoyed having the chance to look in there. They had a massive selection of products from their line and they also offer free makeup trails! I also walked over to St Pancras Station to the large Boots store.
The beauty products I purchased were: GlamGlow Supermud mask, L’Oreal True Match Foundation, Obsession Liquid Illuminator, Urban Decay Sin Highlight and Blush palette, Urban Decay Quick Fix spray and Urban Decay ‘original’ Eye Shadow Primer Potion (travel size.) Carry on reading for my thoughts on each purchase now that I’ve had a chance to try them out.
GlamGlow Supermud Mask (RRP £42)
I’ve seen GlamGlow products advertised online and in beauty stores, and read many positive reviews. I bought this to help treat my problem skin after unsuccessfully trying lots of other treatments. Straight away the packaging caught my eye. Each item from the brand is packaged differently and I really like the white and silver container. This container holds 50g. Since buying the treatment I’ve used it a couple of times and I can see why it has been given so many good reviews. I used a clean foundation brush to apply a thin layer to my skin and left it on for 20 minutes. After washing it off my skin felt smooth and refreshed. It smells amazing and it was totally pain free. It is expensive but I think for the amount of product and quality it is definitely worth the price!
L’Oreal True Match Foundation (RRP £9.99)
I really needed a more affordable full coverage foundation to wear every day as I found I was going through my MAC Fix Fluid really quickly. I’ve bought this foundation in the past but struggled to find the right shade out of their large shade range. At only £9.99 I think the formula of True Match is smooth and not too heavy. The shade that matched my skin colour (1.5 N) is really flattering too! I think the coverage isn’t too opaque but buildable. I would definitely recommend this to anybody looking for a budget friendly, daily foundation.
Obsession Liquid Illuminator in shade Erotic (RRP £7)
I’ve used this both underneath and on top of my foundation and it is really pigmented. Applying it underneath gives your skin a dewy finish and using it as a regular highlighter on your cheekbones, nose and chin is great for an extra glow. The illuminator comes in four other shades and at £7 I’ll definitely be buying them!
Urban Decay ‘original’ Eye Shadow Primer Potion – travel size (RRP £9.50)
This is by far the best eyeshadow primer I’ve ever tried. The wand that is included makes application really easy and the shade is light and neutral so eyeshadow really stands out on top of it. My eye makeup stayed on perfectly for hours after application without creasing or smudging. You can buy the full size product for £17.50 but I purchased this as part of a promotion. I’d definitely recommend buying this if you wear eyeshadow a lot like I do.
Urban Decay Sin Highlight and Blush palette (RRP £30)Â
This palette’s packaging is amazing. The floral design on the front is really pretty and the box is well made. Inside the palette are 3 powder highlighters and 3 powder blushers. Out of the blushers I’ve mainly used the pinker shades, Score and Kiss Off because Paranoid is a little too dark for me. Although I think the shades are pretty, I was a little disappointed with the lack of pigment. I had to apply a fair amount of blusher to see it on my cheeks.
The three highlight shades are PSA, Spotlight and Sin. When I swatched them onto my wrist they appeared really pigmented. My favourite is Spotlight because of it’s peachy tones. I have found, however that like the blusher, when I apply the highlighter to my cheeks and nose there isn’t a lot of pigment and it doesn’t give a ‘glow.’
Overall I think the shades in this palette are pretty and shimmery but for £30 I was disappointed there wasn’t more visible pigment.
Urban Decay QuickFix Prep Spray (RRP £24)
This spray is designed to transform dry and dull skin and rehydrate, rebalance and rejuvenate. You can apply this to clean skin before makeup application as a primer to make tired skin appear smoother and bright. You can also apply after makeup.
I love this prep spray. It works so well to rejuvenate dry skin and as a primer. One of it’s ingredients is coconut water and that makes it smell amazing. It feels light and non greasy on the skin and you only need about 4 spritz per use. It made my skin feel great and my makeup application much easier. I’ve also used this on days where I haven’t worn makeup, just to give my skin a little hydration. I have used Urban Decay all-nighter setting spray but I think I will start using this instead as it feels less sticky and lighter when applied. I’d say definitely buy this if you suffer with dry, tired skin or if you are looking for something to make applying your makeup easier!
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I hope you have enjoyed reading about my latest beauty product haul! Keep a look out on my blog for a NYX Cosmetics review coming soon 🙂
Have you tried out any of these products? Let me know your thoughts below.
  Latest beauty haul! A couple of weeks ago I spent the weekend in London and while I was in Kings Cross Station waiting for my train home I ended up going makeup shopping.
