Estee Lauder Block Buster 2009

Hello lovelies,

Hope you all had fun reading the tags, of course I understand your pain reading! Thanq so much for taking the pain!

Anyways, here comes the Block buster from Estee Lauder; otherwise called The Professional Make-up Artist Color Collection...that was mouthful! Every Christmas, you have such collection from EL! Of course, most of you must be knowing this. Still, this post is especially for those who are not aware of the best makeup deals for Christmas. I say, this is like a jack pot or the lovely lot for anybody who loves makeup, just like me!

This is how the most awaited looks like:

If you look at the official website or EL counter in your mall, this gift set is worth 312.69 pounds, but its all yours for just 49 pounds....I was shocked when I saw this for myself last Christmas. But, could not make it up for some reason. This time, I decided to buy at any cost!

I went to the counter with full energy; but returned almost lifeless. The offer was like if you buy a fragrance from EL (obviously), you will be qualified to buy this gift set for 49 pounds. Phew...I dont complain, but this must be surely worth it! My Christmas gift for this year is the most wanted GHD IV styler :) So, may be next time...

As you can see, you get a train case full of makeup. You have 2 options like Red & Gold or Ivory & Gold. I always wanted the Ivory one. Red is too bright for my taste. My eyes cant stand that red, for some reasons :) Moreover, Ivory is the classic color, at least for me. You can make a statement only with Ivory & Gold combination. I have always been a die-hard huge fan of that color combo. Wat say?

Here it is:

Dont ya think its classic? So, the case has these gold detailing like the zipper and at the handles. Now, the companion cases (li'l cosmetic bag) is a gold/ivory mock crocodile pouch that goes perfect with the train case.

The contents:

Deluxe Eyeshadow Compact with 15 coordinating shades (Sugar Cube, Ivory Box, Honey Drop, Lavender, Chocolate, Tea Biscuit, Copper Penny, Petal, Mulberry, Pale Moon, Cinnamon, Apricot and Mocha Cup in Pure Color EyeShadow, Sage Duo in Estée Lauder Signature Eyeshadow)

Deluxe Face Compact (Estée Lauder Signature Silky Powder Blush in Rosewood and Nude Rose and Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer)

Four full-size Pure Color Long Lasting Lipsticks (Candy, Rose Tea, Fig and Tiger Eye)

Three Artist's Eye Pencils (great for smoky eyes; Soft Smudge Black, Soft Smudge Brown and Slate Writer)

Projectionist High Definition Volume Mascara (10-day supply in Black)

Lash Primer Plus (10-day supply

Full-size Gentle Eye Makeup Remover

Four Deluxe Makeup Brushes (Powder, Blush, Lip and Eye)

The main feautures:

Look Book/Guide with tips on creating 4 fabulous looks

Golden Stand-Up Mirror

Cosmetic Traveler Case

Companion Makeup Case

All Estee Lauder fans; this is a must-have. Makeup junkies; build your collection. Perfect gift for Christmas. This is available online or your local Debenhams! What are we waiting for?

(Courtesy: Handbag.com & Debenhams)

D.

Clinique February 2009

So, this was my first goodie bag from Clinique. Again...with the silly bow! I guess there was some designer involved during this promotion. Betty Jackson. Black, one of the Debenham's designers. She came up with this exclusive cosmetic bag with a bow zipper. The offer lasted from 12th to 28th February 2009 at Debenhams.

Freebies were limited edition Blush & Eyeshadow Compact, High Impact Mascara in Black, Long Last Lipstick in Pink Spice, Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief, Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser and a set of three make-up brushes.

Of course, the lipstick has been relocated to my little sister's vanity bag. She liked it a lot and she was like...THANQ SO MUCH! In fact, that was her first Clinique lippy! I thought that color looks cute on her instead!

I also got a free £5 voucher to spend on Betty Jackson.Black range, which I tossed out. I didnt want anything from her range, to be honest. I liked the bag, but the pink bow.......let me think again!

Last time purchase was Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion and a gift pack of mascara, Almost Lipstick in Black Honey and Eye shadow - Blush Compact! I bought one more gift pack seperate for my sister and now, I have 3 or 4 Clinique mascaras lying around. I like the mascara a lot! It really gave me the dramatic eyes. I didnt need much effort as my lashes are big enough for the mascara to work its way through!

Actually, I got this on Valentine's day! What a coincidence :)

D.

(Courtesy: Clinique.co.uk)

P.S: I am on my way to post my goodie bags! Wait for more!

Clinique's Autumn 2009

Alright...alright! Could you guys wait a minute!

Here comes the most awaited...bonus of the season........Clinique's Autumn Beauty Favourites of 2009. Its all yours with the purchase of two or more products, one being skin care for sure. This offer lasts for 15 days i.e. October 15 to 31st, exclusively at Debenhams.

Otherwise, you could find Clinique bonus time at your place from Clinique.co.uk or Clinique.com.

So, this is my goodie bag. Full of fall colors, especially I love the purple details on the bag. Bow...looks better on dresses rather. Spare me, but I seriously dont like bow details. They look better on dogs, like a collar. Well! That's me...I know I might be the odd one out as many girls rave about the bow detailing especially when it comes to jewellery like ear rings and neck pieces, but for me...

BOW is a big NO - NO...

By the way, dont you wanna know what on Earth did I choose? This time, I went for the "Even Better Skin Tone Corrector." Phew....too big for a tone corrector. Isn't it?

The winner of 2009 "Best Beauty Buys"....dont know what it means, but supposed to be a good and recommendable product.

One product being the Corrector, Super City Block SPF 40 takes the second place.

Now, let me pretend that I sound clever.

Even Better Skin Tone Corrector is supposed to visibly erase the past damage like the sun tan, dark patches and age spots, finally helping to create an even skin tone in the most gentle manner.

Super City Block SPF 40 is nothing but a sun block/sun screen, sheer with a weight-less formula. You can wear this alone or as an invisible under-makeup primer.

I started using these two products since yesterday i.e. 19th October. So, I might need a couple of weeks more to do a better review. One thing I can tell you for sure, I lost my pimple scar that was next to my lips....yay!

I am really hoping for more miracles to come my way. The time given for a reasonable change was 4-6 weeks provided consistent usage. So, I started using this both day and night. This was actually suggested in the leaflet.

(Courtesy: Clinique.co.uk)

D.