American Goodies

Sunday 10 March 2013


Another day, another haul. This is pretty shameful as I didn't actually need any of this stuff but when I saw a couple of people on Twitter say they use a website that sells American goods without the hefty shipping prices I was intrigued. Upon looking at the website, I found a ton of stuff I'd lusted over for ages - hense ANOTHER haul! I tried to limit myself but still somehow ended up with quite a few bits..!



So first up I picked up the Wet N Wild Eyeshadow Palette in 'Walking On Eggshells'. I have so much eyeshadow already but couldn't resist this! Heard so many good things about it and after using it a couple of times, I can definitely see why. The colours are beautiful, pigmented and buttery soft which is amazing at £--! I'd definitely get more of these little palettes if it weren't for the size of my collection.

I also picked up two more of the Maybelline Babylips after purchasing Cherry Me and Pink Punch from Ebay a couple of weeks ago and being really impressed. These ones are the Peppermint and the Peach. They even had an offer on the site of a free babylips with your order so I actually only paid for one which was amazing! I've yet to try these ones out but expect a full review of them soon.

Next is another cult product, the EOS Lip Balm, which I got in Summer Fruits. I have to say, so far I'm not blown away with this. I didn't find it really did a lot in terms of moisturization but maybe over time it'll work better!

Bit of a random one next which is the Extra Dessert Delights Gum in Mint Chocolate Chip. I'm really intrigued by these as I can't eat dairy or egg which pretty much knocks out 99% of actual desserts for me plus I'm on a healthy eating kick so feel these will be great for when I have any cravings!

The biggest splurge of all was a Tarte Blush which I got in the shade Amused - a bright pink. It took all my power to just order one but this looked like the most appealing shade to me that wasn't too similar to anything I already own and I love it! It provides a really pretty doll like flush without being overpowering and lasted longer than any of my MAC or NARS blushers which is a big statement.

Finally I picked  up the Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Branded and it's definitely love. Why they don't bring over the neutral shades to the UK I'll never know because this would sell amazingly here. It's a really pretty, pigmented champagne shade which works as a great base and alone also.

The website I got these from was http://www.cosmeticsandcandy.com/ which I'd highly recommend if you're after some stuff we can't get here :) this isn't a sponsored post in any way, shape or form but I just wanted to share it with you in case you're after things such as these like me!

Are you lusting after any of these items too?

48 comments:

  1. I've never heard about this site before but I'll definitely be checking it out!
    xxx

    http://just-a-teenage-heart.blogspot.com

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  2. Where's the peanut butter M&M's at? haha. There's a clay mask from the states I love and really need back in my life, going to check out that site now, hopefully I'll found them!

    www.SamuelJamesMorris.com

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    1. ha! if only, I can't eat dairy so no chocolate for me! :( which one is it? x

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  3. I've tried the extra mint chocolate chip gum and thought it wasn't bad though it wasn't the best, so I think I'm going to stick with peppermint gum. :) I can't wait to see what else you'll be getting from this website in the future!

    http://ahemitsemme.blogspot.com/

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  4. Seems like such a good site! Always wanted somethings from America without actually going, haha xo

    taylorpluslife.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. me too! wish I could afford to go but whilst I can't.. haha x

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  5. You got some great stuff and thanks for letting us know about this site! I really want a Tarte blush and can't wait to try Babylips :) xx

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    1. no problem! I was so excited for them too :) x

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  6. I love American make up! I have that peach baby lips and tarte blush in 'tipsy' :) xxx

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    1. me too! I really wanted to try tipsy too but had to limit myself ;) haha x

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  7. I would love to know how much all this cost in shipping as I have seen a few makeup bits I want from there.
    Also I have a giveaway running if you would like to enter :).

    pocockins.blogspot.co.uk
    Sophie
    xx

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    1. think it was only a few pounds if I remember rightly?! x

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  8. The Wet'n'Wild eyeshadows look amazing, they're the first thing I'm gonna buy when i go to America, for sure! xx

    www.ferdies-place.blogspot.com

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    1. I adore it! Next on my list is the comfort zone one :) x

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  9. Great haul! I love Tarte blushes, they're incredible :) I also love the Baby Lips and Color Tattoos!

    AddictedtoOPI

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  10. Love your blog. Following you now :)
    I want most of the stuff you got! I want the Baby Lips and that lip balm + tarte blush the most. Might order them. And how is that chewing gum? haha xx

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    1. aww thank you! they really are lovely :) unsure atm, yet to try it but will let you know! haha x

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  11. oo I want to try the gum, how was it?


    http://www.candyliquor.co.uk
    UK High Street Fashion
    xoxo

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    1. will update you in my next post most likely! x

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  12. Uh Oh, my spending ban only started today and i may have to break it already! Thanks for letting us know about this site :-)

    Alliesbeauty.blogspot.com

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    1. no problem! I'm meant to not be spending too much as well.. I failed! x

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  13. These Wet N Wild Eyeshadow Palette are amazing for the price and I found that my eos lipbalm (I have Strawberry Sorbet, yum!) works better after a few use so that the waxy film is removed and that you get the full beneift of the shea butter x

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    1. ah okay, I will persist with it and hopefully it'll get better! x

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  14. OMG I'm so jealous! I need to get some american makeup! You've picked up some great bits :) x

    loraphilp.blogspot.co.uk

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  15. What a great site!

    I have tagged you in the 'Procrastinating Beauty Blogger TAG!'

    http://thebeautypier.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/procrastinating-beauty-blogger-tag.html

    If you choose to do it, leave me a link over at my blog! If not, thank you anyways!

    Megan x

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    1. ah haven't heard of that one so will check it out! x

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  16. I still soooo want to try baby lips xx

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  17. Great picks! It's always such a thrill to find a way to buy products that we haven't had access to in the past, whether we need them or not ;) Tarte blushes are definitely among my favourites, and I really need to try a Wet N' Wild palette sometime soon :)

    -Jen

    www.vibrantbeautyblog.com

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    1. I know, it really is! it's a beautiful palette :) x

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  18. Oh wow, I want to try out the extra delights, they look so yummy! Also I soo want the stila blush, but the coral one!
    Cute blog, now following!xx
    zoeyinwonderland.blogspot.co.uk

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  19. Love what you bought. I really want to try out some tarte produtcs but i'm not sure whether i should spend that much money, hmm. I'm going to have to check out this website now!x

    - Jayne
    www.electra-violet.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. they're crazy expensive, I almost didn't want to cos I knew i'd like it and want more of them! x

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  20. Thanks for the website link - will check it out and see if they do reasonable shipping to where I live. Love the look of the Tarte blush! I've only tried 2 Wet n Wild eyeshadow palettes but they're excellent quality and beautiful shades for the price :)

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  21. OMG I am in love!!!! Thank you so much for the link!!! xx
    Gem ♥ | Miss Makeup Magpie

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  22. i have been wanting a tarte lip balm for ages i might just invest now :)

    http://dotofdaisy.blogspot.co.nz/

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  23. EOS lip balms are simply the best ! I love them especially in summer. I hope you didn't pay a fortune for all those products! They're relatively cheap here :O If you're ever interested in doing a swap of beauty goodies between each other let me know with a message love.
    DĂ©jia oxo
    http://dashoxo.blogspot.com

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    1. I need to wear mine down a bit for it to work I think! ohh that sounds great, may have to take you up on that in future! x

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  24. Thanks for the tip on how to get American goodies. I was wondering how it worked with customs? Did you have to pay import duties or anything like that? Thanks.

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    1. I'm not too sure, I paid about £6 altogether which was customs/shipping/postage I think! x

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  25. Is barely branded very shimmery or does it have more of a sheen? I really want to try inked in pink too!

    lovely post!
    daniella
    simplybeautifulelegant.blogspot.com

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