Showing posts with label Superdrug. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Superdrug. Show all posts

13 September 2026

Empties: August 2026

No empties post last month so this is two months worth of things;


Boots Cotton Wool Balls | I seem to go through a lot of these, they are good for removing polish with so would keep repurchasing.
Wild Refillable Cola Lip Balm | Wild fixed the grainy formula on their lip balms, this is smooth and scented of cola. I liked it and it was mositurising and didn't tint my lips at all. Another one I would repurchase if I didn't have many already.
Lip Smacker Sprite Lip Balm | While the formula was fine on this, lemon scented, mositurising and didn't drag and tear my lips. But I had to just get rid of it because it leaves my lips with a weird looking white residue. 


Umberto Giannini Conditioner | I got this as a gift set, but the shampoo made my scalp itch badly which wasn't a problem I had originally. I wouldn't purchase this as it didn't agree with my scalp. This conditioner was okay as I don't use it on my scalp, but still wouldn't repurchase.
John Frieda Hair Foam | I like the foam because one box goes a long way and covers my long hair. The dye does wash out of my hair after a couple of months but it also means there isn't a harsh demarcation line of roots. I will repurchase at some point.
Giovanni LA Hold Gel | This was a strong hold gel, it worked well on my hair and kept the frizz away on curls. I would repurchase but have enough gel to get through first.
JVN Air Dry Cream | I used this as a primer when wearing my hair naturally wavy, it has a bit of hold to it but worked best when layered with a stronger hold gel. It was easy to use too much of this on my hair but I think I worked it out by the end of the tube. I have already replaced this.


Superdrug Sticky Toffee Shower Gel | These shower gels are basic but do what you need them to do. This particular one was very accurately scented of sticky toffee pudding, which was a bit odd to be washing in. I would repurchase from the brand but maybe not this scent.
Lush Lord of Misrule Shower Gel | The scent is identical to the bath bomb, musky and patchouli and a little goes a long way. The scent also really does linger on my skin too which is nice. It is expensive, but I would repurchase it, or at least ask for a gift!

  

22 July 2022

Nail Polish Swatch: Barry M - Cherry Tart (Superdrug 2021 Exclusive)


Colour | Burgundy
Finish | Pearl, Metallic
Opacity | Two Coats
How Much | 10ml
Brush Type | Paddle
Vegan | Yes
Cruelty Free | Yes
Collection | Superdrug Limited Edition
Purchased From | Barry M

  

4 December 2017

Review: Barry M - Autumn 2017 Limited Edition Polishes

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Over Black, Indoors, Flash // No Base, Outdoors, No Flash

Mystic Purple
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Indoors, Flash // Outdoors, No Flash

Copper Dreams
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Indoors, Flash // Outdoors, No Flash

Purple Hex
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Over Black, Indoors, Flash // No Base, Indoors, Flash

1 December 2017

Swatch: Barry M - Extravagant (Superdrug Limited Edition)

This polish was part of a duo including a matte lip paint in Signature. At first glance it looks similar to Barry M's Sparkling Amethyst however Amethyst is more pure deep purple and this more red toned purple.

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Colour: Aubergine
Finish: Glass Fleck
Opacity: Two Coats
Brush Type: Flat, Wide, Rounded Cuticle
How Much? 10ml

 

22 November 2017

Swatch: Barry M - Copper Dreams (Superdrug Limited Edition)

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[Indoors, Flash]

Colour:  Bronze, Red
Finish: Duochrome, Shimmer
Opacity: Three Coats
Brush Type: Flat, Wide, Rounded Cuticle
How Much? 10ml

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[Outdoors, No Flash]

Is Copper Dreams a dupe for Gingerbread? No, but is similar. Gingerbread is straight up bronze with glass flecks, Copper Dreams is more copper in tone with a slight duochrome to red. Also Copper Dreams has more of a shimmer finish than Gingerbread which is more glass flecked.

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Gingerbread // Copper Dreams


7 November 2017

Swatch: Barry M - Purple Hex (Superdrug Limited Edition)

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Colour: Purple, Green
Finish: Duochrome
Opacity: Four Coats
Brush Type: Flat, Wide, Rounded Cuticle
How Much? 10ml

Tried this over black, it made it look more green toned than it did when worn alone.

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25 February 2017

Swatch: Barry M - Gingerbread (Superdrug Limited Edition)

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Colour: Bronze
Finish: Glass Flecked
Opacity: Two Coats over black
Brush Type: Flat, Wide, Rounded Cuticle
How Much? 10ml