I've given myself a beauty ban - I cannot purchase any beauty product untill I have either finished the entire product or have nothing alike. For example I repurchase certain skincare when it runs out as there is no replacement but things like lippies, I have many similar shades so untill I use them up, I can't allow myself to buy anything.
Everything was going so well until I succumbed into buying the limited edition Priceline X Hello Kitty lip balms. I picked these up at the Doncaster Westfield Priceline.
Everything was going so well until I succumbed into buying the limited edition Priceline X Hello Kitty lip balms. I picked these up at the Doncaster Westfield Priceline.
A while ago, I stupidly lost my new MAC tinted lip conditioner in Petting Pink. I didn't even get to swatch this new baby, all I managed to do was take pictures. I bought this for $28 and so the Hello Kitty balm was a bargain at $9.95 and cute too.
I also walked into Daiso to find myself walking out with a new $2.80 lippie. Since I broke my ban, I thought why not. It's a terrible way of thinking but I think I've been good over the past few months.
I also walked into Daiso to find myself walking out with a new $2.80 lippie. Since I broke my ban, I thought why not. It's a terrible way of thinking but I think I've been good over the past few months.
Here's what they look like on my lips.
Hello Kitty lip balm on the left and Daiso lipstick on the right.
Hello Kitty lip balm on the left and Daiso lipstick on the right.
I LOVE the lip balm. It's helped me get over the fact that I lost my MAC balm. The Daiso on the other hand, tends to highlight my dry lips and it isn't a shade I love unfortunately. I don't really like the metallic pink shade it gives off and it looks different to what the picture suggested. I'm not too fussed as it's from Daiso and I didn't expect much. Still wearable:)
The Hello Kitty balm is great but I find that it doesn't last long and the product will be used up very fast! The Daiso lippie has a very soft texture, I'm afraid on a hot day, it'll melt or even break.
Since this is a mini pink haul, I'll include this as well. It's another item I picked up from Daiso - a very pretty boddy srub towel :)
Since this is a mini pink haul, I'll include this as well. It's another item I picked up from Daiso - a very pretty boddy srub towel :)
And so that's my mini pink haul! Hope you enjoyed it ~
Let me know if anyone else has given themselves a beauty ban! I'd love to hear your stories on how you did or didn't achieve your goals :)
Let me know if anyone else has given themselves a beauty ban! I'd love to hear your stories on how you did or didn't achieve your goals :)
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haha awww, the lips colours look really nice! especially the hello kitty tint one, i'm not very fond of shimmery lip colours either but it's not exactly a loss since it was under $3 :)
ReplyDeleteHehe thanks Saera, so true, I don't really like it but then again it was $2.80 :) It was a good 'research' item haha!
ReplyDeleteI need to check out Daiso soon!!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, pink pink pink <3 total love hahah
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to go back to Daiso. I haven't been since July/August and I know they've had new stock coming in which I haven't been able to check out. So many things you can get for a bargain. I couldn't stop staring at the cute bowls and mugs haha. I hope one day they're open a huge megatore like Don Quijote here.. I haven't been to that store before but it was highlighted in an episode of Kawaii.i and now I wanna go there so bad hahah
So cute! Colour co-ordinated :3 Ahh, i love the packaging for the Daiso lippy, even if it's a bit meh on the shade & the works of it~ I don't think I've seen it in my Daiso yet XD Love the HK lip balm! So super cute & cheap ^^
ReplyDeleteSo many goodies there :)
ReplyDeleteHehe oo is Doncaster closer for you? It's quite small but good enough!
ReplyDeleteOmg if they opened that here it would be amazing!! All those lashes and cosmetic goodies plus comfy PJ characters and so much more haha! Aw wow totally miss Japan each time I think of shopping haha!
Hehe the packaging got me! I hope you find some goodies too :D I so want more but must think of my ban!
ReplyDeleteHrmm it probably takes 25 minutes or so depending on traffic? I'm not too sure haha I live in Glenni :P
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to the other Daiso before! Have you?
TELL ME ABOUT IT! Oh heck.. Melbourne is supposed to be fashion capital but I'm much happier shopping in Japan hahaha Still great quality but so much cheaper. plus the sizes fit me better cuz I'm a shorty XD
Oo Glenny~ Used to go there for yoga n things!
ReplyDeleteI've been to both and they are quite similar in size, both squishy haha.
The HK lip balm is both Kawaii and gorgeous!
ReplyDeletethe doncaster priceline has the hk cosmetics? omg going there tomorrow~
ReplyDeletethe daiso lipstick looks quite good, however the sparkly ones somehow annoy me u_u;
The Hello kItty balm is gorgeous!! And the Daiso lipstick looks pretty and more expensive than $2.80! Although it is a shame it accentuates any dryness :(
ReplyDeleteI was gifted a pink Daio blush, and it is very pretty actually! Its finely milled and quite pigmented too! :D I am impressed with it!
I haven't had any buying bans as such, but I've been watching my spending because I have spent quite a bit on other people lately as xmas gifts! I'm afraid everyone I haven't bought for yet might end up with gifts like home baked cookies and DIY things! XD
Wah the hello kitty one looks nicer for u, i think :) I love it ^^
ReplyDeleteLovely pink haul! so cute and girly and.. super super pretty! hehe. I also tell myself to "finish" a product before purchasing another, but honestly, that rule never works in the makeup world. All the glittery beautiful colors always make me bend my rules! hehe. The Hello Kitty lip balm is so nice, it seems really nourishing with nice colors to it too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jamilla, the colour & packaging is kawaii isn't it hehe x
ReplyDeleteI hope they still had it when you went! Did you manage to pick one up? x
ReplyDeleteDefinitely looks more expensive than $2.80, even with a lower quality and super light packaging, it still seems like it's worth more than $2.80.
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a cream blush from Daiso, I wonder if they only come in powder haha, great to hear you're impressed with it!! Hehe bans don't work but watching what you spend on sure does :D
Thanks Fenny, I love it a lot more than the pink from Daiso~
ReplyDeleteThank you Mishi, true true. It never works hahah guess I'll just have to watch what I spend on or else the more I say 'ban' the more I want to buy!
ReplyDeletei didn't get to go, since the weather was bad u_u; hope they still have some there
ReplyDeleteHello Kitty~! I'm a real sucker for any Hello Kitty product!
ReplyDeleteDo you think they would have in at Priceline Brisbane too? ><
I hope they do, check the large stores first or possibly call your local Priceline stores? Apparently they are running out fast so be sure to check soon! Good luck! x
ReplyDeleteNo doubt :)
ReplyDeleteDaiso lipstick? ほんとに？I thought that it was Jill Stuart at first glance! Smashing find x
ReplyDelete本当だよ〜〜The packaging got me! It's good for a $2.80 lipstick hehe x
ReplyDeleteWoo so nice! It's a steal for 2.80! The packaging is pretty too~
ReplyDeleteI haven't checked out Hello Kitty cosmetics @ Priceline.. I shall soon! You tempted me ><
You know what? I am also on a beauty ( and fashion ) ban for now! At least until I go back on the 20th Dec...
Im totally broke -_______-
Haha hope they still have it!!
ReplyDeleteAt least you got your bag and Louboutins before you started the ban! :) Dec 20 will come in no time~ Aw wish I was going overseas toooooo. I will be good with this ban until I start working hehe I hope! x
What a cute post!! Ooh...if I saw that Hello Kitty balm, I probably would have done the same. I tried saying that I wouldn't buy anything for myself until next year...BUT I HAVE FAILED. So many sales at the end of the year (after Thanksgiving)...I really couldn't resist no matter how hard I tried. I guess I could've tried harder, but I didn't lol. But since it's almost Christmas, I'm going to give it a go again~ ganbatte!
ReplyDeleteWen can do this! Hehe~ Recently I've only spent on food (inevitable) and exercise so I think I'm doing ok for now!! x
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