Purchases ~ Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro Nailpolish (Action, Big Bazar)

'During June and July I picked several Rimmel Lasting Pro Nailpolishes up at the Action and the Big Bazar. At the Action they are €2,39 a piece, and at the Big Bazar they are €2,99 each. Both stores don't have all the colors. For example I found Burgundy Flirt only at the Action, just like Marine Blue and Spicy Romance. That last one is at this point still on my wishlist, cause I spotted Sinful Colors in my local Kruidvat for €1,99... so I planned on to pick up a few Sinful Colors polishes first. I feel the Big Bazar has less colors in stock from these Rimmel ones. Here is my first impression.' 

From left to right: Wild Orchid, English Rose, Burgundy Flirt, Steel Grey

'The one I got later, but tried on first was Marine Blue. The application is wonderful, and as you can see, goes on pretty smooth. You can get away with one coat of Marine Blue, but I used two here. I love how this color looks, specially in the sunlight. Drytime is fine. Can't wait to try all my colors, but like I said, I have also to shop some Sinful Colors. :) '

Note:
'Pics are taken by myself with my Sony Ericsson Xperia Mobile Phone, so bare with me.'

Reviews ~ Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Show Off Mascara and Kate Moss Lipstick in #04

'Finally time for reviewing some Rimmel products. Let's get into it, shall we?'

'I was one of the winners of this Rimmel Scandal Eyes Show Off Mascara. So I got this for free. I told Rimmel London Nederland that as I win this mascara, I want to review it on my blog, so here it is. Let's begin with the brush. It's not as standard as you would expect an mascara brush. There's a little sphere on top of the brush, which is a little weird when you sweep the mascara on for the first time.'

'Okay, here are a few pics with my eye without any mascara. I know, I have naturally long lashes by myself, thank my genes for that.' ^_^

'So here I sweep on one coat of the Rimmel Scandal Eyes Show Off Mascara. Not much happened so far, at least for my lashes. If you maybe notice, the mascara makes my lashes a bit darker, and a bit fuller.'

'Lastly a few shots with two coats on my lashes of this Rimmel mascara. For me personally, two coats of this mascara works the best. With two coats you see at least I wear mascara. ^_^ My overall conclusion: Mascara is buildable.  One coat gives me a more natural effect, two coats makes my lashes more black, and probably 3 coats will makes it really dramatic.'

'Lastly I want to share this very unique Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick. It's in #04, a creamy blue toned purple without metallic, shimmer or pearls in it. Love this color. The consistency glides on really smooth, and you get an nice intense, and a little on the "gothic" side purple lip. The lipstick smells not overpowering or something. Good job Kate! Find some more pics of the lipstick <here>.'

Note:
'Pics taken by myself with my Sony Ericsson Xperia Mobile Phone, so bare with me. Excuse me my lip pictures... they don't look that good.'

Purchases ~ Early Christmas Gifts : Superdrug, Rimmel London, NYC Cosmetics and Wynie

'I want to share a few early Christmas Gifts today. During the past weeks I picked these things up because I really, really want them. So let's take a look.'

'On my first shoppingday I came home with two bodybutters from my local Trekpleister. All Superdrug items where buy one get one half off. The Vitamin E All Over Body Butter is normally €2,29, the Coconut & Sheabutter one is normally €2,50. I got both for €3,65. The Vitamin E one is a little more rich and smooth... I love that one for on my feet.'

'I also picked up this Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in #04, one of the most wanted lipstick colors. It's an blue toned, creamy color without shimmers, pearl or metallics in it. The Dutch Rimmel Facebook says it's called Royal Purple, but to be honest, I'm not sure about that. On the display it says something else... which doesn't pop into my mind right now. Anyway, I payed €9,50. Pretty pricey for Rimmel, if you look to what it cost in the USA. But it's an long wanted color, what makes it totally worth it. I think this purple is pretty unique. Lip swatch is coming up soon.'

'My second shopping trip gave me two mascara's by NYC and this Wynie Eyeshadowpalette. All NYC products where also buy one get the second one half off, so I picked two mascara's. The City Curls is normally €2,99, and the Showtime mascara is normally €1,99. For both I payed only €2,50. I searched for some reviews, and the Showtime one looks promising. We shall see.'

'Then I found this Wynie Eyeshadowpalette at my local 1001 Voordeelshop. It was €5,99, and I had to think of it for a while. But you know what, I tried allready some Wynie Single ES, and I love them, so why shouldn't a Wynie ES palette not be good? So I told myself... I didn't swatch it yet, but I promise I will do it soon along with an eye look. You could choose between two of the Wynie palettes at the 1001 Voordeelshop, and if this one is good, I will for sure buy the other one. I could allready tell you that when you open the lid of this palette, you will smell a typically make up scent. This doesn't bother or annoy me so far. The first white one, and the black ES at the second row are both matte, all the other colors are pearly or shimmer. There are 16 colors in this palette. Can't wait to try these!'

'So far this Early Christmas Gifts post. I will make swatches and/or reviews of these products soon.' 

Note:

'Pics are taken by myself with my Sony Ericsson Xperia Mobile Phone, so bare with me.'

(Nail Art) Prizes / Giveaways ~ Nice Surprise In My Mailbox : Thanks, Rimmel London Nederland!

'Yesterday, a nice and small package filled my mailbox. It came from Rimmel London Nederland. I totally forgot I entered their giveaway on Facebook with a change to win one of their Scandal Eyes Show Off Mascara's. So it seems I am one of the 1000 happy women who won one. Omfgh. That's a nice start of my weekend... thanks Rimmel London Nederland! I'm going to try this mascara so soon as possible... review soon!'

Note:
'Pics are taken by myself with my Sony Ericsson Xperia Mobile Phone, so bare with me.'