Of course, a lot of shopping went down when I was in New York \u2013 I probably got a little overexcited when I stumbled upon yet another Sephora! Did I really need all this new makeup? Probably not, but it\u2019s fun to try new brands and products!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Haircare<\/strong> Skincare<\/strong> Makeup<\/strong> Nails<\/strong> Etc.<\/strong> Have you tried any of these bits?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Of course, a lot of shopping went down when I was in New York \u2013…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1032,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9,12],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1031"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1031"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1031\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1273,"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1031\/revisions\/1273"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
I talked about the drybar haircare products I picked up in yesterday\u2019s post, so check there for my full thoughts. I also picked up yet another salt spray, because I have a problem. I\u2019ve been hunting down the Philip B Maui Wowie Beach Mist (\u00a322) for so long, they used to sell it in my local Space NK \u2013 I saw it once and never again. I found it in a small pharmacy on Broadway I believe, and I was overjoyed. I\u2019ve only used it a couple of times, but it seems to be doing a good job; non-crispy, wavy locks with tonnes of texture!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I pretty much have my skincare routine sorted for life, but I did treat myself to a couple of skincare bits while I was away. I stumbled across the Aesop Primrose Facial Cleansing Masque (\u00a333) in the same pharmacy mentioned above, and I had to have it. By this point, all the sugar and bad American food had really got to my skin, so I was definitely in need of some TLC. I hadn\u2019t heard of this mask before, but it did wonders for my complexion! I can\u2019t fault Aesop products. I also (finally!) added the Kate Somerville Goat Milk Cream to my stash, I\u2019ve been coveting this for so long and I was super excited to finally see it in real life. I haven\u2019t used it often enough to get a good opinion of it, but it seems to have made my skin happy since I\u2019ve been back. Look out for a full review coming soon. I also had access to Josie Maran products over there, and I just had to indulge. This is a brand I\u2019ve heard SO much about, but I\u2019ve never had a chance to try anything. In terms of skincare, I picked up the Argan Skincare Ritual Set, which includes trial sizes of some of the brand\u2019s most loved products. I adore the cleansing oil and the Argan oil, they\u2019re just beautiful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okay, makeup! Another Josie Maran product I treated myself to was the Argan Enlightment Illuminator \u2013 this stuff is incredible! It\u2019s a rose gold illuminator that perks up the complexion and really gives it this dreamy, supermodel-esque glow that I didn\u2019t even know was possible from a bottle. I really wish I had bought more from Josie Maran\u2026 I guess a trip back is needed. I also grabbed the Covergirl The Supersizer Mascara, mainly because Katy Perry was on the advert but also because I had forgotten to bring mascara. This has a spikey brush that grabs every hair and coats it with thick, black lacquer. I\u2019m not usually a fan of the spikey brushes, but this stuff is amazing. Well worth a try, US girls. I bought the NYX Mineral \u2018Set It & Don\u2019t Fret It\u2019 Finishing Powder, I had to buy this after the first day \u2013 I wasn\u2019t expecting it to get so hot, and my makeup was slipping off as the day wore on. I can confirm, this setting powder is incredible. A summer staple for sure. The Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray (\u00a39) also came home with me for the same reason. Before, I was blind to the hype surrounding this\u2026 but now I see. Finally, a couple of lip picks \u2013 the Revlon Colourburst Lip Balm Stain in Charmed, a peachy coral that gives my lips a tiny hint of colour. The payoff isn\u2019t amazing, but nice if you like a subtle hint to the lips. The other pick is entirely the opposite; Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Jeffree is one of my favourite finds \u2013 this stuff really packs a punch! A dreamy pink\/red hue that coats the lips in a no-budge wash of colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yeah, so I bought a lot of nail stuff. America really likes nail brands, huh. I picked up the Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover \u2013 I\u2019ve used the Gel version of this for years and years, but I much prefer this version. No annoying exfoliating beads to get in the way. I also treated myself to one of the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel polishes (\u00a39.99), which I\u2019m yet to try but I\u2019ll keep you posted. I really wanted to try Formula X polishes, I don\u2019t usually stray from my beloved Essie but these were too pretty to pass up. I got two colours, and the Formula X System Kit \u2013 this is amazing and my polish stayed on for SO long. As for the shades, I picked well and went with Unmistakeable and Thrilling. I had to get the Essie Gel Setter Top Coat, I\u2019ve been so excited to try this and I slapped it on last night for the first time. It\u2019s pretty awesome stuff, my nails are pristine, super glossy and there\u2019s no sign of chips or wear. I also added the Essie Spa So Sole Good Exfoliating Foot Scrub to my stash, a little something that will save my feet this summer. I wish we had more Essie in the UK, their products never disappoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A few other extras include the NARS Kabuki Artisan Yachiyo Brush (\u00a343), I\u2019ve been after this for so long and it just made sense to pick it up while I was spending silly amounts in Sephora anyway. I use this for everything \u2013 blusher, highlighter, bronzer\u2026 the lot. Another NARS must have. The Sephora Rollerball stand got to me and I ended up getting the Nest Midnight Fleur Rollerball, a heavenly everyday scent that transforms on the skin. I\u2019ve never had a rollerball perfume before, and I love having a handbag staple to use when I need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n