Happy weekend everyone! Just in case you're planning to hit the shops today, and just in case you might be passing by a Boots, would you like to know which products I particularly like?
Oh you would? Great, then keep reading...
The cosmetics which I've picked out from Nº7 are made all the better due to their very reasonable pricing and decent availability. The entire range is always on some kind of offer or another, and if you’re careful and combine your offer then you can get a truly exceptional deal. In particular, look out for the gifts with purchase and try to combine that with a buy one get one half price or 3 for 2 offer, and if you’re really doing well try and use a Nº7 discount voucher when they’re in circulation too.
So without further waffling, here are my picks. From right to left, we have...
Beautiful Skin Hot Cloth Cleanser // I tried this on a whim and I absolutely love it. This cleanses my skin deeply and doesn't sting my eyes. It came with a muslin cloth and the bottle lasts for ages - I've been using this every night for about 2 months and I'm barely a third of the way through.
Stay Perfect Shade and Define eyeshadow sticks in Glistening Ray and Cool Mink // I've raved about these in a Mini Review Mondays post (see it here), and I stand by my assertions. I won’t repeat myself so if you’d like to see what I think of them, head on over via the link. I wish they’d release more shades so I can buy them all!
Stay Perfect Smoothing Eyeshadow in Pewter // I bought this hoping it would be a BB cream eyeshadow type base, like the Bare Minerals ones. Sadly, it isn't, and you can read a bit more about what I thought here, but that all said it's still a really pretty eyeshadow that's really easy to apply. If you don't have a problem with oily eyelids then I think this would be pretty crease resistant and long lasting without a primer, as promised on the packaging. For my oily eyelids, I use it with a primer for when I want exciting, sparkly eyes.
Pop & Glow Cream Blush in Classic Rose and Instant Radiance Highlighter // This is Nº7’s answer to Clinique’s chubby sticks for cheeks – except Nº7 managed to launch theirs a good 6 months before Clinique. I have the highlighter and the blusher in Classic Rose, and the range has now widened to include a couple more blushers and a bronzer. These are super quick and easy to use, as you just draw them on and blend them out. No need for brushes, and you can blend away any mistakes very easily. I think these are a great convenience product and goes to show how ahead of the curve the brand can be.
Airbrush Away Primer // This is a silicone based primer, but it’s not as silicone laden as something like The Porefessional. This means I find it easier to apply, as it’s more like a moisturiser. I don’t have a super oily face or particularly large pores, but this does a great job at holding everything in place if I've got a long day with a full face on, and it doesn't break me out. I wouldn't however recommend the redness correcting primer, which is tinted green – that was stiff to apply and tricky to blend in, and then gave me spots. Avoid that one like the plague.
Triple Protection Tinted Moisturiser // I got compliments on my skin when I wore this – it’s effortlessly easy to wear, has a decent SPF in it, and doesn't feel heavy on the skin. I find it really easy to apply and the shade is a great match for my skin, too. A nice easy base for the summer months.
Moisture drench lipsticks in Mulberry and Plum Delicious // These may look very similar, but I assure you they’re completely different on the lips… Actually, they’re not a million miles apart but that I think sums up the wonderful thing about this range. All the shades are so totally wearable and non-scary for lipstick novices. They’re pretty moisturising so they feel almost like a balm, yet they’re not shimmery and they’re relatively long lasting. Excellent for work, excellent for an evening out, these are always a safe bet. Also, the Nº7 counters in Boots are now running a shade matching service where you can be guided to your perfect shade. Remind me to sign up for this asap...
Have you tried any of these products? Are you, too, a Nº7 aficionado?
-Rachel
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