Planning My Purchases

So I have 2 trips coming up - 1 in July to the Sunshine Coast (driving) and one to Tassie in October (flying from BNE). Both will be full-on once we hit the ground; limited time + family = come home for a holiday/to relax.

As I will be in an area with fully-stocked chemists in July, I plan a few minor purchases including a serum. I am looking at a lactic acid one; my skin can be reactive, so I have to be careful. Specifically, this one from The Ordinary....

Great reviews, and a very, very good price (less than $15). I don't want to spend a lot on a serum, in case it doesn't work, or sends my skin off the deep end.


I also plan to buy a mask, or 3. Or 10. Ok, so probably one (space remains an issue I need to be aware of). I'll probably just buy a chemisty/supermarkety one - Neutrogena or something. Because I am in ever-changing climatic conditions I need an all-rounder. Or 2 - one for moisture, one for clearing out the crap/tightening. I'm thinking these:

Both have great reviews, are reasonably priced, and are small enough that I won't worry about them going off (again, climatic concerns rather than lack of use).


The other great thing with all 3 products is that they are available at national retailers and online. Accessibility is important when you don't know where you will be month to month.

In October, I go through 2 major airports BNE and Melbourne. Shopping options there include MAC and Mecca. Tassie is not-so-hot for shopping. So maybe I will save my pennies and buy myself a nice eyeliner or two? Probably at Mecca - they have Urban Decay. I fell in love with their 24/7 pencils when I tried them in the States (killed off 2 already). There are 38 shades to choose from!!!! Just have to remember to stay neutral; brights are pretty, but I just about never wear them... So far I like Corrupt, Roach, Smog, Hustle and Mushroom. Or I could go cheaper, for something like 16 Brand?

Or maybe something really luxurious like L'Occitane? Oh yes! I had a hand cream from them once, it was so very, very nice.

Sigh - so many decisions..........