Treats from Boots

This past week I have been SUPER busy with dissertation work stressing about whether I'm going to get it properly done in time for the deadline (a week on Monday argh!!) so, of course, the only way to bring a spot of brightness back into my life is retail therapy. I realise this is incredibly shallow and materialistic but what can you do? In my defense, I only bought four things which is pretty good considering how damn stressed out I have been. Little treats now and again are a good thing - unless you are like me and buy something every time you go into Boots or Superdrug and end up with no money *sigh* 

Anyway, the first thing I picked up is the Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub - even typing this makes me excited!!! The smell is just the most amazing thing that has been lucky enough to grace my nostrils (not actually inside my nostrils - that would be weird). It contains smashed brown sugar, sweet lime (this is what makes the scent AMAZING), almond oil and Macadamia Grains. I've heard a lot of great reviews about this product and Soap & Glory don't usually let me down so I have high hopes for this! The smell of limes is just such a fresh smell for Summer.

Next, I picked up the new Maybelline Matte Maker Mattifying Powder in Classic Ivory. I'm excited to try this as I prefer a matte finish. I currently use Maybelline's Fit Me Powder every day which is a fabulous product so I also have high hopes for this one AND it was only £3.99! Bargain.

I love to use a facemask when I'm in the bath especially the Montagne Jennesse range. There is nothing more satisfying than peeling off one of their peely masks!!! I always eye up their anti-stress mud pac and have always just by-passed it for some reason but not this time. I rejected my usual peel-off mask for this so again I have high hopes! (How many times have I said high hopes in this post?!)

Last but not least, I picked up the Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner in 005 Nude. I bought this to wear on my waterline as I'd heard people say it can make your eyes look wider and brighter. I've been wearing it the past few days and already had compliments on it. My friend said it looked 'cool' and stole it off me this morning for her to use so it must have looked alright on me! It takes a bit of getting used to as I usually wear black on my waterline but this is perfect for a lighter look or perhaps if you used black eyeliner under the waterline then it would make your eyes appear much bigger! (Sorry for the shoddy picture, I struggle to take exceptionally clear pictures on my iPhone but I do my best!)

Has anyone else bought anything which has excited them recently?!

Love Leah x