UK Release Dates Discussion - All Brands Welcome!

[Alisha1]

I've just seen this, maybe next time. I ended up going to Mac Pro, Oxford Street and Westfield at Shepherd's Bush in the end. They have a Kiko there actually and I checked it out, bought a baked eyeshadow and 2 of the eyeshadow crayons. Just got back, but I will do a more detailed report on my findings.
Sadly the Kingston store now has Too Faced and Philosophy as well as some nail polish instead of Stila.

I bought the eyeshadow trio and the new highlighter which is very pretty, in Selfridges. Again, will report back later. Must put children to bed first.

Hope you like everything you bought! I have to go to Selfridges and check out the collection. I might wait till its up on Asos to order though!

 

[Sweetoothj]

Wow, yes... that's quite pricey!!
John Lewis have the Laura Mercier Xmas sets up too, if anyone's interested...

http://www.johnlewis.com/231337480/Product.aspx
http://www.johnlewis.com/231337481/Product.aspx?SearchTerm=RecentlyViewedList

They also have the mini lip glace set, baked mineral shadow palette and petite eyeshadow palettes up too.

Oh my goodness this Lux eye portfolio is just gorgeous!! I just got a £10 voucher from my partnership card and I think I know what its going towards!!

 

[Alisha1]

I got my first Glossybox this morning! Love the sleek packaging - what did everyone get? Or do we all get the same things?

 

[Sweetoothj]

I got my first Glossybox this morning! Love the sleek packaging - what did everyone get? Or do we all get the same things?

Ooh that means mine should be on the way

The boxes are dependant on each persons answers to the profile questions you would have seen when you signed up eg hair colour, skin type etc

 

[Anitacska]

I'm just uploading a video about my haul yesterday, it's mainly ramblings, no swatches, but check it out anyway if you're interested. The link is in my signature.

I've been so busy, I've hardly had any time to play with my stuff. I hate it. Didn't even put much make up on today because I had a contact lense check up, so could only wear waterproof mascara.

I also missed the postman with my Debenhams package, that's my new Meteorites and a lipstick. But my Mac package came with Rare Exotic. Haven't had time to try it on yet though. *sigh*

 

[anita22]

If you remember the awesome NARS blush palette that I posted a link to a few days ago.. well I emailed NARS UK and asked if and when it would be available here. And they wrote back and said it would be available on the NARS UK website on 1st November!

 

[LisaOrestea]

I got some samples of the new Garnier BB Cream through the post a few days ago and I have to say I really like it. The coverage is way better than I expected it to and it is a much cheaper alternative to my beloved Illamasqua Skin Base. I think I am going to buy a tube once I have run through the samples. My only issue is that it smells the same as garnier shampoos do haha, it sort of feels like I'm putting shampoo on my face. The smell goes after you have had it on for a little while though.

 

[Anitacska]

I have that too and I also don't like the smell. I'm also not very keen on the formula. I actually think the coverage is a bit meh and it's really "dewy" (ie shiny) when I put it on. After hearing about all the hype I was expecting a lot more from BB creams. Maybe another one would suit me better, I'll try the 17 one next I think.

I got some samples of the new Garnier BB Cream through the post a few days ago and I have to say I really like it. The coverage is way better than I expected it to and it is a much cheaper alternative to my beloved Illamasqua Skin Base. I think I am going to buy a tube once I have run through the samples. My only issue is that it smells the same as garnier shampoos do haha, it sort of feels like I'm putting shampoo on my face. The smell goes after you have had it on for a little while though.

 

[rockin]

I tried the Garnier BB cream sample, too. It said light, but it's a bit too dark for me. On parts where I hadn't got any of it, I could clearly see how much paler my actual skin was. I also found it made the end of my nose look rather dry, whereas it doesn't usually, and that's after I had used moisturiser first. I might give the 17 one a try if it's cheap enough

 

[Alisha1]

Ooh that means mine should be on the way

The boxes are dependant on each persons answers to the profile questions you would have seen when you signed up eg hair colour, skin type etc

I didn't get any options to set up a profile... I did read on Twitter that they are going to have a system like that...hopefully soon I'd prefer to not receive any skin products as I don't want to get into expensive brands! Lol I'm fine with my Clinique sun screen and Olay cleanser

 

[Anitacska]

This is what I'm currently lusting after: http://chantecaille.com/product_makeup_detail.cfm?cat=12&pid=472

Saw it in Liberty, but I won't pay over £100 for it, will wait for someone to sell it on eBay, Chantecaille always sells for much less and I have not seen any fakes, I guess it's not mainstream enough to bother with.

 

[LMD84]

This is what I'm currently lusting after: http://chantecaille.com/product_makeup_detail.cfm?cat=12&pid=472

Saw it in Liberty, but I won't pay over £100 for it, will wait for someone to sell it on eBay, Chantecaille always sells for much less and I have not seen any fakes, I guess it's not mainstream enough to bother with.

oohh yes that looks very pretty! and yeah it is quite pricey! i haven't been lemming that much recently. there are nars items that i shall buy but equally i'm not going crazy to spend money like i usually would be!

MAC Light Green Glitter - todays specktra blog post

 

[Anitacska]

OMG guys, take a look at this: http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2011/10/dior-spring-2012-garden-party.html

 

[anita22]

OMG guys, take a look at this: http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2011/10/dior-spring-2012-garden-party.html

Yup, I just saw that! Wow they have knocked it out of the park - I think the other spring collections are going to have a tough time topping it! I can't remember the last time I wanted pretty much an entire collection, but this is one of those times!

 

[Alisha1]

Yup, I just saw that! Wow they have knocked it out of the park - I think the other spring collections are going to have a tough time topping it! I can't remember the last time I wanted pretty much an entire collection, but this is one of those times!

I just saw this also! I've really been loving Dior collections recently! I'm surprised they haven't got a big following here on Specktra! I agree with you, if I could I would buy the whole collection! I'm even looking at some of the cooler palettes and thinking I can pull them off! Lol!

 

[LMD84]

OMG guys, take a look at this: http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2011/10/dior-spring-2012-garden-party.html

oh wow!!! can i take the whole collection please?!?!

 

[nazia]

The Dior collection looks gorgeous, I can't wait to see more pictures!

BritishBeautyBlogger also has pics of the upcoming Nails Inc polishes too - now those are something I'm DYING for lol!

I went out today with the sole aim of maybe, probably, most likely, purchasing the new Guerlain Meteorites. I was really keen on getting them but in the end (after the sales associate piled it on to my face - why do they put so much on?!) I decided the look was more sparkly than glowy on me and also left me with a bit of a dull powdery look. I'm pretty sure it was probably because the lasy piled it on though. Either way, it was a lemming killed so I'm grateful for that!

 

[Anitacska]

Ooh I definitely want those Models Own nail polishes. I ended up buying that gorgeous Sally Hansen Nail Prisms nail polish on eBay for a lot more than I'd care to admit, hope these will be as gorgeous too. I haven't received the SH one yet, but it shouldn't be long now, fingers crossed.

Speaking of Dior, Temptalia has a lipstick swatches and review from the holiday collection. So pretty, want it! http://www.temptalia.com/dior-nocturne-961-rouge-dior-lip-color-review-photos-swatches

 

[nazia]

Ooh I definitely want those Models Own nail polishes. I ended up buying that gorgeous Sally Hansen Nail Prisms nail polish on eBay for a lot more than I'd care to admit, hope these will be as gorgeous too. I haven't received the SH one yet, but it shouldn't be long now, fingers crossed.

Speaking of Dior, Temptalia has a lipstick swatches and review from the holiday collection. So pretty, want it! http://www.temptalia.com/dior-nocturne-961-rouge-dior-lip-color-review-photos-swatches

Do you mean SH Turquoise Opal? It's stunning, you won't regret it. Layer it over dark blue and black and it really comes to life. I got really lucky and got one bottle for a reasonable price, but I never used it because it was so gorgeous! Then I was browsing eBay one day for a discontinued Chanel eyeshadow and saw a lady had one that had been swatched once so I snatched it up. As I was looking through her other sales, I saw a mixed lot of nail polishes for about £12. There was a brand new SH Turq. Opal in that lot!!! Lol. I was so happy.

 

[anita22]

Quote: Originally Posted by nazia

I went out today with the sole aim of maybe, probably, most likely, purchasing the new Guerlain Meteorites. I was really keen on getting them but in the end (after the sales associate piled it on to my face - why do they put so much on?!) I decided the look was more sparkly than glowy on me and also left me with a bit of a dull powdery look. I'm pretty sure it was probably because the lasy piled it on though. Either way, it was a lemming killed so I'm grateful for that!




Oh dear.. I have to say, I have owned the original Meteorites in the past and I had the same experience with the product. Not because of over-application, it just didn't look right on my skintone, sort of dull and ashy but with sparkle :-(

Tomorrow I will go into London for work, if my meeting doesn't finish too late I'm hoping to swing by Westfield London and check out the Kiko store at last