I can’t count the number of times I’ve lazily bought a new blusher or lipgloss online, only to be disappointed by the colour mismatch or unflattering undertone. So, getting to visit the sparkling pink counters of Too Faced and swatch to my heart’s content, was something of a dream come true.

The Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper In Strawberry Kiss and the Better Than Sex Easy Glide Liquid Eyeliner were two top-up purchases I was all too happy to take home with me.

Just around the corner, Pixi was buzzing with customers eager to have their turn on the in-store wheel of fortune set up for their Passport To Glow activation. I grabbed the cutest pocket-sized Pixi + Hello Kitty Glow Tonic and got my turn on the wheel, but alas, my luck wasn’t in this time.

Next, I took a stroll up to M.A.C. to check out their new selection. A sucker for a red lip any day of the week, I tried on the new Powder Kiss Velvet Blur Slim Stick In Ruby New which stayed bold and beautiful throughout the rest of the day.

Intrigued by the unusual name and smart-looking monochrome facade, I also popped into Skin Laundry. Using medical-grade lasers to offer customers ‘just laundered’ skin, I’ll be paying a visit for a one-off facial treat once that money manifestation finally pays off…

I went on an IRL shopping trip for the first time in years – here’s why I fell back in love with it