Garnier BB Cream

Hello lovelies.

I hadn't intended on posting today as I'm just recently out of hospital and in recovery/lazy mode.

However,  Mr Postie has just been and he popped through a random sample of Garnier BB Cream in light.

Thanks Mr Postie!

So feeling a little yuk and in need of a pick me up off I trot to a mirror and slap the stuff on.

I've never been one to jump on the BB/CC cream bandwagon.  In my opinion its just another way of selling tinted moisturiser.
Its not necessarily new nor is it groundbreaking.  Brands have had tinted moisturising products out there for aaaages. But hey ho..... here I am, late to the party and wot not. (Or in the words of Real Housewives of Atlanta... "tardy for the pardee")

I have to say, at the time of writing this, I've actually washed the product off.
*** hence no picture***
It was very uncomfortable on my skin in the sense that it felt really greasy.

Considering I had the shade "light" it actually made me look like I had a slight tan so god knows what the medium or dark versions are like!
My skin looked shiny and almost sticky...not the look anyone is going for I'm sure.

I don't like this product and I'm pleased it was a sample freebie instead of a purchase.
Supposedly Garnier have launched one for oily skins so I wonder if that would work better for my combo skin?  I dont wonder enough to purchase it mind you.

Are you a BB or CC cream fan? Is there one out there you love?

Much love
UG
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36 day spending ban....

Sooooooo I am now officially on count down for my trip to the USA.
For those of you that don't know, my other half is living in the states for a year and on May 7th I fly out to see him for a week.
Its only my 2nd time in the states, first was a trip to see him in November last year.

Not long to go until he's home for good though, only 4 more months! Yay!

Anyway. ... he surprised me with a mini trip to New York while I'm there as an early 30th birthday present  (30 in October.....eek!)  Its been on my "want to visit" list for years, so I'm very excited that I get to go.

In preparation for my New York trip, I have decided that I am going on a spending ban between now and then.
I want to take around $1000 with me because I have a long shopping list, so its a case of save, save, save!! Plus, as he's paid for the trip I'd like to treat him to a few things.
We have 3 days when I arrive in Minnesota then we fly to NYC for 3 days then back to MN for my final 2 days.

Its lucky I work as a Branch Manager for a foreign exchange company as my day to day because I get a better rate on my currency....... phew!

The spending ban is quite a mini one compared to some I've seen, but it all helps right?

So,  I am only allowed to spend on the following:
Travel to and from work
Cat food
Phone bill
Essential household bills
Essential toiletries that I may run out of, toothpaste,  deodorant etc...
Regular groceries *no treats*

I vow to stick to this for the next 36 days until I leave......... wish me luck!

P.s do you have any suggestions for things to buy, places to go etc? ?

Much love
UG
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