Primark Foundation Brush || Artis Oval Brush Dupe

A couple of months back I uploaded a Primark haul on my channel (shameless plug) which I showed a new makeup brush from Primark's PS Pro makeup line. Inspired by the Artis brushes that retail for around £60 each I was intrigued.

The Primark oval brush is £4 and is a good size for applying either foundation, concealer or cream bronzer/highlight. I am personally using mine for foundation and I cannot believe how quickly I can apply my foundation with this brush. A warning for those of you like me that can be slightly heavy handed, the handle is slightly flimsy if you press too hard.  Mine hasn't broken or anything but I would just go light. However, what's great is that you don't need to apply a lot of pressure to buff in the product as this brush does most of the work for you. I really like the finish the application gives though like with any brush I do a double check to ensure no streaky patches.

I think this brush can tend to soak up the product as the bristles are so dense but I have had other brushes that have done the same. I am a bit concerned about when I have tried to wash the brush as all the hairs clumped together and has taken quite a while to dry, I was dubious as to whether it would return to its original state and I think it has mostly.  Unfortunately I don't think this brush will be as durable as say my MAC or Real Technique brushes however for the price I am glad I picked it up.

If you have been lusting over this type of brush this is a great way to try out a new technique without breaking the bank.  I do have my reservations as to whether these are as good as the originals but if like me you are always looking for something new to try I would pop down to a Primark and pick one up.  

Fashion Haul

Hope you are all well guys, I've missed you.

So while I have been MIA I may have done a bit of shopping.  I thought you might want a peek at the goodies that I picked up in Topshop, New Look, ASOS and of course Primark!  Pop over to my YouTube channel to check it out, and don't forget to leave me a comment to let me know what your favourite thing in the haul is.

Also I have some right cracking reviews coming up for you this month, so keep your eyes peeled for them. 

Primark and H&M Haul - What Spending Ban?

I may have broken my spending ban a little, but oddly enough its with clothes again and not cosmetics and makeup. Something strange is going on.  These are purchases from Primark and H&M.  I personally love Primark hauls as it is the only way of knowing what kinds of things are in store as they don't have an updated website with all their stock.

Black and White Aztec Top - £4

 Grey Peplum - £3 Sale

Sheer Alphabet Blouse - £12 (Primark is definitely upping their prices)

Black Sheer Blouse - £5

Beige Cardigan with Shoulder Detail - £14 (again a few years ago, this would have never been this price)

Navy Jumper - £5

Seamfree Built in Cup Top - £5

Black Asymmetric Dress - £7 Sale

Coral Skater Dress - £13 (there are identical versions to this in Miss Selfridge for a lot more)

Green Shorts - £2 Sale

 Headband - £1.50

Eyelash Curlers - £1

Back combing Brush - £1

 Water Bottle - £2

Pack of 3 Flannels - £2.50

Hair Doughnut - £1

 Studded Handbag - £6

Sandals - £6 each

While H&M had 20% student discount, I thought I would take advantage.

Yellow Blazer - £30

Mint Green Jumper - £15

Grey Skull Dress (looks so much better on) - £15

I prefer to do hauls showing each item as I have done here, but let me know if it is too picture focused. 

Primark Haul

I know I've been a bit heavy on the hauls this month, sorry bank balance. For this reason I wasn't going to do another one for quite sometime, however, I did pick up some things from Primark. As many of you will know Primark doesn't have a website that showcases all their stock, for this reason I really like Primark hauls as I can see what sort of things are currently in store.  I know there are many other people that feel the same as I do and use these as sort of an online catalog.  Ok I'll stop rambling and get on with it.

If you follow me on twitter, you will know I'm not a fan of the paper bags. Always splitting *shakes fist*.

 

Navy Blazer - £15

Blouse with Animal collar - Sale £5

Black Asymmetric Skirt - £10

Khaki Peplum Top - £4

Cream Knit Jumper with Zip Detail on Reverse - £8

Cow Print Poncho - £8

Stone Thin Top - £6

Blue Thin Top - £6

Grey Strap Top - £2       Maroon Vest Top - £2.50

 

Navy Joggers - £7

Khaki Soft Jeans - £7.90

Black Skinny Jeans - £7

Raspberry and Papaya Room Diffuser - £3

Black with Gold Detailing - £6

Mink Dolly Shoes - Sale £6

Black Fold Shoes - Sale £3

Ear Cuff Set - £1

Black and Gold Earrings - £1.50

Black and Gold Statement Necklace - £4

Black and Gold Chain Detail Belt - £2.50

I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I did shopping finding research for it :)

Small mixed haul | primark | mac | lush | superdrug

I know the first thing you're going to say: Shopping and Stash?  I bought a couple of things last month so I'm not cheating. However I may have picked up some naughtys since that post.

Oriental makeup bag £4

This is the largest of the three sizes and for the price I think this is a fabulous bag, definitely large enough to keep a holidays worth of makeup supplies. You can't really see but it is a quilted material on the outside, lovely little touch.

Black Bow Flat Shoes £6

I always manage to find a pair of flat shoes in primark, whether it's little dolly shoes, sandels or slippers, if they have my size, it's going in the basket. I think these little black pumps are very sophisticated and cute.

Black Heels £6

These snake skin feel, black heels are my very first pair of heels from primark. I have always doubted the quality in Primark but as they were HALF PRICE, well who am I to say no?  I think there must be a big shoes sale going on there because most heels had been reduced down to £6. There were so many more styles I could have chosen, so fingers crossed, if they are comfortable then I am going to make a mad dash back there and stock up on my shoes collection. These are the perfect simple black heels that every girl should have.

Navy Handbag £4

I actually thought this was black in the shop, my bad, but I actually quite like it now it's been in my room for a while.  It is just the right size to put all my girly rubbish in there for a night out and not worry about leaving a clutch laying about the place as I normally do.  The strap isn't the best quality but for £4 I can't complain. Being the bag flusey that I am, I probably should look more often in primark for cheap bags as I get bored so easily with the same style.

Pyjamas £5

Lastly from Primark are these pyjamas, a bit of a boring item for some people (sorry). But I actually love Primark pyjamas. There is always such a wide range from frilly little short/vest sets to thick, almost woollen dressing gowns and trousers.  Normally it's the detail that Primark miss out with their products, but I love how the vest isn't just a standard plain white top, the pattern of the shorts are actually embedded down the buttons. That's so sad that I've even mentioned that. 

Lush Sweet Lips Lip Scrub £5.25

Lush now, yes that lip scrub that has been doing the rounds. I have a review coming up on this, I've been using this for a couple of weeks now and only now am I making a dent in the product. Also, it smells like chocolate, yay!

Rose Jam Bubbleroon £3.50

Oh come on, how can I go into Lush and not pick up a bath bomb? I'm only human.  Lush call these bubble bars as opposed to bath bombs, I 'm not sure why, but contains Lemon, geranium Oil, Coconut Oil and Shea Butter, I can think of worst things to share a bath with :)

Rimmel Lasting Lipstick in Pink Blush

 Almost a Barbie pink, but so much more. I normally avoid this sort of colour like the plague as don't think it suits my skin tone, however, I'm trying this one out and so far I love it. Rimmel can't go wrong with their lipsticks at the moment. Might be popping back to Superdrug to pick up some more shades.

MAC Mineralised Skinfinish in Star Wonder £19.35

I will be the first to admit that I am not the first person at MAC counter when a new range comes out. Nor am I one to say that the only way to have a good quality product is to go high end.  I can, however, appreciate a beautiful, creative, good quality product and MAC Mineralised Finished in Star Wonder is just that. I did my research and after tossing between Lightyear and Star Wonder I decided to go with the one I would get the most use out of.  As some of you might know, my blog was written to show that drugstore/high street products can be as good as high end, but I will freely admit that I really love this product and I am especially glad that I got this shade. Full review is needed I think.

MAC Fix+ £12.15 

The price of Fix+ has been slowly creping up recently so I thought I'd get this before it gets any higher.  I did actually want the smaller bottle as it would be easier to travel with, but it doesn't matter, I just hope I love it as much as other bloggers.

Thank you for reading, I know this was quite a wordy haul. 
What have you been buying recently?