UK Release Dates Discussion - All Brands Welcome!

[FashionDoll]

Okay, back from the Dr's and I've taken some random photos to try and show how much the Malm can hold, the Alex, etc. Okay so that's the MALM from Left to Right.  I'd obviously have more space if I had my eye shadows depotted but until I can stop finding other things to spend £20 on other than a palette, it won't be happening for a while.  Like I said, it's mainly MAC I keep in there along with my every day stuff and some random blushes that are NYX, Nars, etc. This is the top drawer of the Alex.  You can't see it but there is more space behind the last row of polishes, I just choose to leave it empty and move on to the next drawer (until I need more space & have to compact it). This is one of the paper holder containers I was on about from Hobby Craft.  The lid is roughly the same height as the bottom so if you wanted to just buy one and use both ends, you could, or you can put the lids on them.  This one specifically is back-ups, so I have no need to keep it open as I won't be in there for a while.  This drawer was a mess before, and now after giving some items away and organising, I have space to grow again. My eye shadows, every day stuff & blush in the MALM are all using these.  The container with the blue handles I got from Ryman but they're also sold at Hobby Craft. Hopefully this is of some help to you guys, but if you want more photos let me know.

Thank you for taking the time to share all of this, I really appreciate it and it's so helpful! I love your storage, everything looks great. Them paper holders do look like they could work for some of my stuff, there's a Hobbycraft near me so I'll have to try and get there and have a look at them. You have an amazing selection of eyeshadows btw, so many gorgeous colours! Also, do you mind me asking where you got your lipstick holder from? Thank you again for showing how you store everything. I hope everything was ok for you at the drs.

 

[surfroxy]

I hope you hear soon about moving! And yeah I've seen people use ice cube trays for lipsticks, they do seem to work for Mac lipsticks stored upside down. It doesn't appeal to me personally, plus it wouldn't work for me anyway. I keep my lipsticks in their boxes so they wouldn't fit. It's definitely a cheap solution though, you just have to find the right shape and size of tray.

Thanks! I do too! I don't have to worry about lipstick storage myself, I only own two lipsticks.... I really can't work out what shade to go for without looking like a ghost or a clown so I just skip it. :S

Can I just ask... what is the obsession with the Maybelline Colour Tattoo pots?? I don't understand why everyone is going on about them? What's so special about them? Am I missing something? Or are they really THAT good??

 

[mushroomteagirl]

Can I just ask... what is the obsession with the Maybelline Colour Tattoo pots?? I don't understand why everyone is going on about them? What's so special about them? Am I missing something? Or are they really THAT good??

What's good about them is that they are have a similar quality to cream shadows that can be as much as 3 or 4 times the price and they are very long lasting and come in a fantastic range of colours with very good payoff for the most part. I think initially why they got so big/hyped up was that they were something that was never really available in a "drugstore" brand. Like any product though there are some shades stronger than others e.g. the purple one is a little sheerer but still makes a great base for a purple eye look.

ETA: I think you're really missing out on lippies especially some fantastic bright ones. I reckon you'd look corking in Russian Red for a night out. It's all about confidence if you rock what you're wearing then 95% of the time you look a million dollars. If you're really afraid then maybe try something sheerer like the Revlon lip butters or L'Oreal Rouge Caresse as it's a good way to get used to having a pop of colour for your lips without it being too bold. Revlon strawberry shortcake or sweet tart might be good ones to start with.

 

[rockin]

I hope you hear soon about moving! And yeah I've seen people use ice cube trays for lipsticks, they do seem to work for Mac lipsticks stored upside down. It doesn't appeal to me personally, plus it wouldn't work for me anyway. I keep my lipsticks in their boxes so they wouldn't fit. It's definitely a cheap solution though, you just have to find the right shape and size of tray.

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who keeps all her lipsticks in their boxes and couldn't bear to cut the boxes up LOL. For me, with my not-so-good eyesight, it's easier to read the name of the colour on the end of the box than on the label on the bottom of the lipstick. My lipglosses, eyeshadows, powders and everything that came in a box is still in a box. I only take them out of the boxes to use, or to take out in my bag, then they go back in the boxes afterwards so I know where to find them next time.

That said, I'm not tidy by any means, although I'd love to be organised. If I'm honest, I have way too much makeup, but I'm addicted

 

[Anitacska]

Ooh, I'd forgotten about those. Just ordered a few quickly. Hope they're good.

I really wish you could spend beauty points online. I would like to pick up a few of the moondust shadows.

Thanks! I do too! I don't have to worry about lipstick storage myself, I only own two lipsticks.... I really can't work out what shade to go for without looking like a ghost or a clown so I just skip it. :S

Can I just ask... what is the obsession with the Maybelline Colour Tattoo pots?? I don't understand why everyone is going on about them? What's so special about them? Am I missing something? Or are they really THAT good??

 

[FashionDoll]

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who keeps all her lipsticks in their boxes and couldn't bear to cut the boxes up LOL.  For me, with my not-so-good eyesight, it's easier to read the name of the colour on the end of the box than on the label on the bottom of the lipstick.  My lipglosses, eyeshadows, powders and everything that came in a box is still in a box.  I only take them out of the boxes to use, or to take out in my bag, then they go back in the boxes afterwards so I know where to find them next time. That said, I'm not tidy by any means, although I'd love to be organised.  If I'm honest, I have way too much makeup, but I'm addicted

I'm exactly the same! I keep everything in its box and only take them out to use and then it goes straight back in, unless like you said I'm taking it out in my bag. And it is so easy to find what lipstick I'm looking for and be reminded of what I actually have. My lipsticks are all stood upright in their boxes in their drawer

 

[toobusytostitch]

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who keeps all her lipsticks in their boxes and couldn't bear to cut the boxes up LOL. For me, with my not-so-good eyesight, it's easier to read the name of the colour on the end of the box than on the label on the bottom of the lipstick. My lipglosses, eyeshadows, powders and everything that came in a box is still in a box. I only take them out of the boxes to use, or to take out in my bag, then they go back in the boxes afterwards so I know where to find them next time.

That said, I'm not tidy by any means, although I'd love to be organised. If I'm honest, I have way too much makeup, but I'm addicted

Oh, me too! I keep all of the boxes - I just can't make myself throw them away! I don't like to think that my things are going to get scratched/damaged - I know that's somewhat silly, as eventually they will be thrown away, but I especially hate to see my Guerlain lippies and palettes get scratched/chipped, so I keep them all in their boxes when they're not in active service!

 

[Anitacska]

I've finally had some time to take a closer look at my Vault, here are a couple of pictures.

Such pretty colours!

 

[toobusytostitch]

Ladies with the Vault - pretty please post some pics! I'm having a serious case of envy here and getting to share in the gawping would help ease the pangs lol!

OK - now PLEASE don't ban me from the list...it is just too big for me, I really don't have space to hide it away, so........I removed all the pencils and got rid of the box. There, I said it. I decided that I really only want the actual pencils, and would probably never be able to put the whole thing out on display (as I'd like to tbh). Rather than hide the whole thing away at the back of my wardrobe and never use those beautiful colours, I just bit the bullet and broke it all up.

 

[Anitacska]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

You can't do that!

OK - now PLEASE don't ban me from the list...it is just too big for me, I really don't have space to hide it away, so........I removed all the pencils and got rid of the box. There, I said it. I decided that I really only want the actual pencils, and would probably never be able to put the whole thing out on display (as I'd like to tbh). Rather than hide the whole thing away at the back of my wardrobe and never use those beautiful colours, I just bit the bullet and broke it all up.

 

[toobusytostitch]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

You can't do that!

I did. I honestly just want to use them - and share with my daughter of course! Lol, I could hear the collective Specktra scream when I did it!

Ah well, just think that you now have one of only 39 in the UK......

Viv x

 

[Anitacska]

I hid mine in the drawer under my bed together with some scarves and jumpers. Shh! I can see where you're coming from though, it's almost too pretty to mess up, I haven't yet manage to swatch anything because I don't want to disturb that beautiful rainbow order...

I did. I honestly just want to use them - and share with my daughter of course! Lol, I could hear the collective Specktra scream when I did it!

Ah well, just think that you now have one of only 39 in the UK......

Viv x

 

[jennyap]

OK - now PLEASE don't ban me from the list...it is just too big for me, I really don't have space to hide it away, so........I removed all the pencils and got rid of the box. There, I said it. I decided that I really only want the actual pencils, and would probably never be able to put the whole thing out on display (as I'd like to tbh). Rather than hide the whole thing away at the back of my wardrobe and never use those beautiful colours, I just bit the bullet and broke it all up.

Honestly I'd have probably done the same. Well I'd probably have kept it intact for a little while just to stare at, and I'd have kept the box, but I would have brought the pencils out to where I would use them. Maybe not all at once LOL!

 

[surfroxy]

Ooh, I'd forgotten about those. Just ordered a few quickly. Hope they're good.

Ooh! Which ones did you order?

 

[rockin]

My Debenhams order (2 Paint Pots and Feel My Pulse) have just arrived, and also my MAC order of Riri Woo and the pink glitter. I only received the MAC dispatch email this morning!

Has anyone else got their Riri Woo and wound it out fully? Mine has a few millimetres of lippy which isn't shiny, and has a distinct ridge separating it from the 'shiny' bit - almost as if it hasn't been pushed into the holder as far as it should have

 

[MakeMeUp79]

My Debenhams order (2 Paint Pots and Feel My Pulse) have just arrived, and also my MAC order of Riri Woo and the pink glitter.  I only received the MAC dispatch email this morning! Has anyone else got their Riri Woo and wound it out fully? Mine has a few millimetres of lippy which isn't shiny, and has a distinct ridge separating it from the 'shiny' bit - almost as if it hasn't been pushed into the holder as far as it should have

My riri woo x 2 have just arrived as well. At first I did not see a ridge but then I compared to some other lipsticks and I see what you mean now. Definitely a ridge, on both of my riri woos

 

[FashionDoll]

My riri woo x 2 have just arrived as well. At first I did not see a ridge but then I compared to some other lipsticks and I see what you mean now. Definitely a ridge, on both of my riri woos

Yep, I've just got my Riri woo and checked and mine also has this ridge thing. There's also quite a few marks on it, I've had it abit on a few other lipsticks but there's alot more on this one. And, I just swatched it and a small chunk has just come off the top point on the bullet. Wtf Mac? It does look gorgeous though, but feels very dry. I can't try it on my lips yet because my lips are really chapped right now, hopefully I'll be able to put it on in a couple of days.

 

[MakeMeUp79]

Yep, I've just got my Riri woo and checked and mine also has this ridge thing. There's also quite a few marks on it, I've had it abit on a few other lipsticks but there's alot more on this one. And, I just swatched it and a small chunk has just come off the top point on the bullet. Wtf Mac? It does look gorgeous though, but feels very dry. I can't try it on my lips yet because my lips are really chapped right now, hopefully I'll be able to put it on in a couple of days.

It does feel dry going on, but once it is on, it is very light weight and not dry feeling at all! And it is super pretty!! Don't have ruby woo to compare, don't care, loving me some riri woo

 

[PeachTwist]

Not a problem, glad it could hopefully help! The paper holders are great, everything just feels and looks so organised now. I have OCD so anything unorganised makes me freak out mentally so it's a lot easier for me knowing where everything is and being able to see it easily.

Thank you! Eye shadow has to be my biggest addiction though I've really started to jump onto blush and lipstick too. I bought my lipstick holders off of Amazon, though I have to admit I'm really not happy with them. In the photos they all looked to be the same height, when in reality they actually tier. That's alright if I wanted them on display but I don't and having them tier does make it look a bit "bleh" when they're beside each other. I'm planning on eventually finding some that are all the same height.

Thank you so much for posting photos! What an amazing eyeshadow collection. (I am so shy when it comes to colour so my eyeshadows look pretty boring in comparison). They also look so pretty in their original pots! You have so many quad palettes too! WOW! Fantastic containers too! Thanks for sharing!

 

[PeachTwist]

My Flaming Chic arrived today, pretty! Has anyone else bought it? What do you think?