New In At The Drugstore

Every now and again there is a mass launch of new products in the drugstore. Sometimes a lot of them catch my eye and other times not many catch my eye. This time round my eye was definitely caught. So today I thought I'd talk you through some of the new releases I've picked up during my last shopping trip.

I'm actually going to start with a older but still recent release. These are the Barry M Coconut Infusion Nail Paints. Containing a blend of coconut oil and water these are supposed to hydrate the nail as you wear them. They come in nine shades which you can see above and all have very tropical, holiday inspired names. My favourites are Laguna, the bright blue and Flamingo the coral shade above it. I have already reviewed these polishes and you can find the full post here.

Another recent release is one from Revlon. This is there Ultra HD Matte Liquid Lipstick. With the popularity of liquid lipsticks on the rise it's nice to see a high street brand bring out there own version. I picked up the shade Addiction. However for me this isn't a wow as a liquid lipstick for me. If you're into more satin or velvet finishes instead of a drier matte finish then this is right up your street. I have done a first impressions of this which you can find here.

Whilst we're on the subject of liquid lipstick shall we talk about Maybelline's new offering? These are the Vivid Matte Liquid Lipcolor. I picked up the shades 05 Nude Flush and 35 Plum Possession. These have a simple doe foot applicator which is standard in most liquid lipsticks and makes me think that application will be easier than some on the market. When swatched on the back of my hand these didn't dry down completely matte but I find with some matte lip products they never do but dry matte on the lips. I haven't given these a go yet but when I do there will be a full review on the blog.

And to carry on the lip trend I have going on, let's move onto a new release from Barry M. This is there Coco Loco Lip Oil. Yes you heard me right a lip oil. Now lip oils aren't exactly popular on the high street but they are become more and more popular in higher end brands. Clarins, Hourglass and YSL are just a few brands that have one on the market. And it seems Barry M took note of that. They've released two lip oils, Coco Loco and Berry Much both enriched with ingredients to hydrate, nourish and soothe lips. Coco Loco contains a blend of Coconut Oil and Camella Oil to give lips that extra boost. It comes with what looks like a standard doe foot applicator but it actually is on a roller that means it rolls product evenly across the lips. I gave this a go the day I picked it up and the first impressions were good but I'll let you know what I think after a bit more use. A full review will probably be up on the blog in a couple of weeks.

Barry M just keep rolling out releases don't they? Next we have one of their new Molten Metal Nail Paints. There are four in total in the collection but only one really jumped out at me. This is Copper Mine which looks like a mixture between a copper and a rose gold. It comes with Barry M's new flatter square brush which makes application easier. I've got this on my nails now and whilst I'm not sure if it suits me I do like the look it gives nails. I can't say anything about chip time but I'm sure it'll crop up in a favourites or a disappointing products at some point.

Now moving onto two new releases I've been looking forward to. The first is this new Loreal Mascara. This is the Miss Hippie Mega Volume Mascara. It claims to give lashes a boosted fanned out volumised look that's perfect for the upcoming fesitval season. It has a big straight brush which is covered in a variety of spaced apart and close together bristles. I've already given this a go and my first impressions are good but I'm saving my thoughts to the full review that's going up in a couple. What I can say is that's a lot better than last year's Miss Punky's release.

And I've saved the best til last. If like me you watch a lot of American Beauty Guru's then you'll know this is one of the most anticipated high street releases. Finally ladies we can get our hands on the Loreal Nude Magique Cushion Foundation. If you haven't heard about this foundation, it's the first budget foundation to come in a cushion form. You get a pad for application and underneath it is a cushion which contains the foundation. One press and you have your product at your fingertips. I have the shade 01 Porcelain and I believe there are five or six shades in total for this product. First impressions are good but a full review will be going up soon once I've given it a good try. But for now I can say it's probably my favourite purchase of this haul and of the year so far.

So that's some of my favourite new Drugstore Releases for the moment. Have any of you tried these? Or do you have a new release that you think I'd like? Let me know in the comments and keep your eyes peeled for reviews of the new releases soon.

New In At The Drugstore

It's that time of the year where all of us beauty junkies are broke from Christmas. So what does every high street make up brand do? Of course they release tons of new products which if you're a make up junkie like me then you just have to add to your collection.

Maybelline Dream Velvet Foundation 
First up is this new foundation from Maybelline. It's the first of it's kind from Maybelline and as soon as I heard about this I knew I wanted to try it. It's matte finish foundation but in a hydrating gel formula that you can build up to a medium/full coverage. And the best thing about this is that it suits every kind of skin tone. I've been wearing it for a fortnight now and I love it. A full review will be coming soon though.

Maybelline Dream Blender
And to coincide with the release of the Dream Velvet Foundation, Maybelline has released a Dream Blender. The Dream Blender is a foundation blending sponge with a handle that looks like it will just get in the way but actually comes in handy for precision. If you want a mini review, then all I'm going to say is it's the top half of a beauty blender on a handle that whilst good isn't something I'd rush out and buy. A full review of this will go up alongside my Dream Velvet Foundation Review.

Maybelline Push Up Drama Mascara 
Maybelline have released another mascara. With their Lash Sensational still riding high, Maybelline really had to raise their game to make another mascara that beats it. In a way they have and they haven't. The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara has cup shaped bristles to catch and coat each and every lash whilst pushing them up to give amazing volume. A wet formula that is easily transferable, this mascara is nice but not one I would run out to buy straight away. A full review will be coming soon.

Maybelline Blushed Nudes Nail Polish
Late last year, Maybelline released their Blushed Nudes Eyeshadow palette which was filled with lots of golds and pinks and this year they've released a nail polish and lipstick collection to go with it. I didn't like the look of any of the lipsticks but the nail polishes did catch my eye. I picked up the shade Crimflush, a dark dusky pink shade. I love these kinds of shades for the transistion from Winter to Spring. So far I like this polish but there have been other nail releases that have really caught my eye.

Revlon Volume and Length Magnified Mascara 
Revlon are another brand that have released a mascara this month and by golly is their a lot of choice. Unlike most brands that just release one, Revlon have released five new types of mascara, each coming in black, black brown and waterproof. I was torn between which one to get as each offers a different benefit to lashes. In the end I went for the Volume and Length Magnified. And lets just say I'm not that keen on it. But as with everthing else a full review will be coming soon.

Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Spring Releases 
And now it's on to not one but three collection that Barry M have recently released. And of course as a Barry M junkie I had to get them all. First up we have the Spring Releases of the Gelly Hi Shine Polishes. And of course all of the releases are aimed towards Springtime and the transitions of seasons. I love all four colours in this range but I'm really looking forward to wearing the bottom two Acai Smoothie and Cream Soda. I already know the formula of these well so I know that I'm going to love, yet there will be a full review coming soon.

Barry M Speedy Quick Dry Spring Releases 
And the next collection Barry M have released is their Spring polishes in their speedy quick dry formula. All four of this colours are right up my street and the speedy quick dry formula is one of my favourites. If you haven't tried them before they dry quicker than any other nail polish I've tried. They come with a flat square brush that makes application a dream and whilst you have to work to get the colour on the pastel shades, it's worth it for the finish they give. Keep your eyes on the blog for a full review.

Barry M Nail Care Treatment Range. 
Then the final range from Barry M is not brand spanking new but it's new to places like Superdrug and Boots. Originally released in Marks and Spencers, this collection of four nail polishes is aimed at treating and nourishing the nails. Two base coat treaments which work well if you don't have bare nails all the time and two masks that help gives nails that little something whilst nourishing them at the same time. So far I'm really enjoying Iron Mani as a base coat as it helps keep my polish on longer and has so far strengthened my nails quite well. A review will be coming soon.

So that's it for my New In At the Drugstore. Have any of you tried any of these? If so, what did you think? Let me know in the comments.