But when I do, it is catastrophic and damaging towards my bank balance.

I go through phases of avoiding the likes of Boots and Superdrug, telling myself I have no place in my beauty stash for yet another matte lipstick or less-than-needed contour powder and then there are the other occasions in which I leave with half of the store. Monday was one of those days, I finally got to see the new Rimmel products I had all but drooled over via social media and decided to treat myself to one or two...okay the entire line up of products.

Admittedly I have only began testing and in some instances admiring the products, so my current thoughts are very much preliminary. I will of course update with full reviews, swatches and other tales of visiting the UK's equivalent to drugstores - us Brits need to come together and create a collective term for Boots and Superdrug, drugstore doesn't quite cut it.
Rimmel Super Gel Kit (polish and top coat) in Soul Session £8.99 - link 

I really enjoy the look and durability of a gel manicure - the expense and time it takes to undergo the procedure, not so much. The promise of a gel-like manicure at home without the need for UV lamps (forever something that troubles me as they age the skin), all for less than £10 was too much to pass up on. The idea is that you apply the Rimmel Super Gel Polish of your choosing and then seal the polish with the Rimmel Super Gel polish. So far I can report that it is quick and easy to use, how long i...