Target + Boots

So when my bff texted me today about going to Target to pick up some beauty-related items, I immediately agreed (who doesn't love Target trips?) and checked the running list I have going on my computer of things I need/want.

Ever since I last blogged about my Boscia eye cream (which is when I ran out), I haven't been using any eye cream at all! Yikes. I haven't had time to go pick one up, and I wasn't sure which new one I wanted to try. So before heading to Target, I went over to MakeUpAlley and quickly searched the reviews and settled on Boots Organic Moisturising Eye Cream... there were only 2 reviews (both within the past month), but both 100% positive. I'm guessing this is a fairly new product. I'm excited to try it out... I will let you guys know how it works out, all two of you. Hehe.

oooh

nice (sterile) packaging, i like

I also picked up a new body scrub because I had to throw out my Lush Buffy exfoliating bar... the way I stored it in a metal container made it stink so bad. While in the Boots' aisle, I saw some huge jars of body scrubs (marked down! hehe) so I decided to give it a go. I chose the Amazon Forest Mango & Babassu scent. I hope it works okay... there's crushed walnut shells in there as the exfoliating ingredient, and I know that's not too great for the skin on your face since the uneven granules can make small little cuts. We'll see though... I can take pretty tough exfoliating on my body. I enjoy it. Weird thing: it totally looks like Thousand Island dressing. And is more liquid-y than I expected.

yes, it does look gross 

what in the world is a babassu? apparently, these are babassu. babassus. babassi?

Like I really needed another lip balm ... but I also got the Nivea Lip Care (Milk & Honey version). I couldn't resist the markdown to $1.something from $2.something. I already use the regular light blue one, with SPF, and love it. One of my best friends is really obsessed with the Nivea lip products and recommended them to me ... so thank you.

cute

Lastly, another highlight from Target: one of the workers rushing around clutching a stuffed bear outfitted in baby's clothes, like a baby. Weird.

Update on the Boots scrub: It's not scrubby enough for me. I don't recommend it.

deets:

Boots Organic Moisturising Eye Cream - $14.99 for 0.5 oz

Boots Amazon Forest Mango & Babassu - $9.99 for 13.5 oz (currently $8.49)

Nivea Kiss of Milk & Honey - $2.99

New nail polishes for the fall :)

Kelly, Rumple's Wiggin', Sew Psyched

I got Zoya's Kelly (by recommendation of one of the workers), OPI's Rumple's Wiggin' (discovered it through a friend who discovered it through my favorite Kardashian- Khloe!), and Essie's Sew Psyched. I'd post swatches but my cuticles are not pretty right now. Just do a quick Google search for the color name + "swatch" and you'll likely come across a bunch.

I haven't tried Kelly or Rumple's Wiggin' yet but I've seen them on my friends' fingernails and they both are so cute. :) I have been a fan of Zoya's polishes since they did a promotion awhile back where you sent in any old polishes to trade in for new Zoya ones for free (+ shipping). And apparently, it is free of: toluene, formaldehyde, DBP (phthlates), and camphor . . . (bad stuff).

Limited Addiction, Sew Psyched, Merino Cool, Little Brown Dress

Currently wearing Sew Psyched. I love it, I think I want to go back and pick up Essie's Merino Cool, which is also new from their Fall 2010 Collection. I go to the most entertaining nail supply store ever. It's these two guys who are always there telling interesting stories from their wild weekend (or weekday) nights. Really, they are friendly and helpful though.

I feel like doing something different on my nails next. A coworker today had glittery polish . . . I think I'm inspired!

Things I bought recently

• Cotton squares. I prefer rounds but you get more squares for the same price.
• Sanitary wipes for cleanliness.
• Baby shampoo for cleaning my make-up brushes.
• New Garnier lotion - this one is called Moisture Rescue - Lightweight UV-Lotion. It's only SPF 15 but I wanted to try something new since I had been using the same moisturizer for almost a year now. Works fine but it got boring. I'd use a stronger SPF under this though if I'm going to be out in the sun.
• Aussie Hair Insurance Leave-In Conditioner
• Aussie 3-Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner
• O.P.I. Do You Lilac It?
• Zoya MIA