Boots Points Purchases
January 09, 2014With Christmas over and my Boots card loaded with a load of points after the Christmas present buying, I thought i'd treat myself to a few bits with my points as a New Year present to myself.
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| YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Lipstick - Boots (£24), Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation - Boots (£8.99), Real Techniques Setting Brush - Boots (£8.99) |
As I had managed to accumulate almost £50 in Boots points, I didn't want to spend it on a load of random bits and bobs like I had been previously, so I thought i'd save them up and buy myself some things I wouldn't normally spend my own money on.
The first product is probably my splurge of them all and that is the YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Lipstick. I picked this up in the shade '18- Prune in Fire', which is the perfect name for this deep plum shade. As soon as I swatched this on the back of my hand I knew that I had to have it, the formula is beautiful with a glossy shine to the lipstick that I can tell won't dry my lips out throughout the day and will just look beautiful.
The next product I picked up was the Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation, now i've had my eye on this foundation for a while and i'd been really undecided about purchasing it, but after giving it a swatch I kind of fell in love with the consistency of the formula and I think it's one i'll really get on with.
Lastly, I decided to bite the bullet and pick up the Real Techniques Setting Brush as i've wanted this brush for such a long time and after not getting it for Christmas I couldn't wait any longer. I can't wait to start using this, it's so weird how you can get so excited over a makeup brush!
So that is everything I bought with my Boots points and i'm so glad I waited and saved up my points as these purchases feel a little bit more special.
Have you been spending your Boots points? What have you bought with them?
35 comments
I really can't decide what to spend my points on! I've managed to get around £40 worth but I wear minimal makeup in the day so I don't want to splash out on something that won't get used. I think perfume could be my points splurge :)
ReplyDeleteSee i'm exactly the same. Maybe have a little hunt on the Boots website and see if there is any skincare or bits and bobs you've had your eye on for a while. Perfume could be a really good one actually! x
DeleteNice little purchases, I'm undecided about whether to purchase the new Shine lipstick from YSL as I really love the original formula, xoxo.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't tried the original formula but the new formula is really nice! x
DeleteYou won't regret buying the nearly naked foundation, it's amazing and I use it every day! The YSL lipstick looks beautiful!
ReplyDeletewww.livinglifeindocs.blogspot.co.uk
You're right! I'm loving the foundation! x
DeleteI'm really curious about how the lipstick looks on lips, the shade looks beautiful in the bullet. This whole points thing makes me want to move to the UK even more.
ReplyDeleteKelly | secondhandspring
I will do a review eventually on it, keep an eye out :) x
DeleteGreat products! I too I'm going to spend my points on 'expensive' product too! Such as the YSL lipstick!
ReplyDeleteYou've got such a great blog, I love reading your posts! Thank you.
Ellie,xx
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I think it's better spending them on something you wouldn't spend with your own money as it's like a little treat. Thank you. means a lot xx
DeleteI'm currently saving my Boots points too, I haven't got as many as you managed to get but I'm sure I can put it towards something special in a few months time x
ReplyDeletefabheadtotoe.blogspot.co.uk
Definitely! If it wasn't for Christmas presents I wouldn't have got that many points ha! x
DeleteMy boots card came yesterday and I'm so excited to start saving points. I don't often buy much from there but I think I will now!
ReplyDeletexxx | daisydaisyxxo
I didn't until i got my card, i must pop in there everytime i'm in town! x
DeleteI can never manage to save up this many points, I always end up spending them! I might try save them up this year so I can purchase more expensive things using my points x
ReplyDeletehttp://daisy-drops.blogspot.co.uk/
I don't know why i didn't as i was still buying things, but it was nice to treat myself with them x
DeleteThat YSL lipstick looks amazing! The shade is so dark and just, wow! Love it.
ReplyDeletexo Mélane
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It's not that dark, but it is a beautiful colour x
DeleteThat YSL shade is gorgeous with a beautiful name!!
ReplyDeleteEmma from http://www.masqueradebelle.co.uk
It's amazing how you got so many great products! The YSL lipstick looks gorgeous
ReplyDeletexxElise - www.elisedopson.com
I love the YSL lipsticks, their formulas are amazing and the packaging is so luxurious. Great picks!
ReplyDeleteI love the smell of the skin tonic, it is amazing. I love the cleanse & polish but I'm more of a balm girl.
Beth | BethBlogsBeauty
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The packaging is what drew me too it and then the shade just made me want it even more! x
DeleteI thought I saved up loads of Boots points then turned out I only have £1.03. It was such a sad time.
ReplyDeleteI love the shade 18 of the YSL Rouge Volupté that you picked up though. I swatched it before and it is beautiful.
Kah-Feh Yen | YSL Rouge Volupté Lipstick Giveaway
Oh god ha! It does take a while! x
DeleteI love spending my Boots points, so satisfying. The RT setting brush is a great brush, I use it to set my under eye concealer :)
ReplyDeleteBeauty by Alice | Blog | YouTube | xxx
Ooh, you got some gorgeous bits! I really need to add the RT setting brush to my collection.
ReplyDeleteCatherine, xo // Lady Liquor Vintage
The YSL lipstick looks gorgeous perfect for the season. Nice purchases xx
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I think you're gonna really love the revlon foundation! it's a fave of mine at the moment :)
ReplyDeletehttp://chelsealeighbeauty.blogspot.ca/
I do, the formula is great! x
DeleteI love collecting points from any store, particularly drugstores! The YSL lipstick is such a beautiful colour!
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Celina | The Celution | Bloglovin’
Great purchases and that lipstick is so pretty. I also really want to get that foundation and brush.
ReplyDeleteJackie | fashionxfairytale |
This YSL looks amazing! I might actually start using my Boots card now :)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.snowwhiteinwonderland.com/
Ooh nice choices! I dream of owning a YSL lipstick one day :')
ReplyDeleteKate xo | ww.beautybabbles.com
That lipstick is sooo you! I just got the Setting brush as well and I am so in love with it!! I was so excited when I bought it!! btw love the new header!
ReplyDeletexx
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Isn't it just! I'm gonna have to stop buying lipsticks soon! I really like it also, it's making me use concealer as i never used too before! x
DeleteThank you for all of your lovely comments. I do read every single one and I appreciate all of the amazing feedback from you lovely people! I will try to reply, but you can also tweet me @stylesplurging for a quicker response :) x