Miki Eyeshadow Palette x

SO I recently bought this palette for when I do make-up with the bestie for this year's school production, "The Wedding Singer"

The palette has no matte colours, they are all semi-matte, and some are shimmer.

They aren't highly pigmented but perfect for if you want a toned down but colourful eye.

The shadows are a silky texture. They apply well, and look great on.

An 7 and a 1/2 out of 10 from me :)

Essence Eye Pencils xx

I had a little bit of a splurge with a whole $10 in Priceline with the bestie last week, and I picked up these two little cheapo's because well, I was busting for new eye pencils!

The top one is just a normal pencil.

It's a really nice brown and I actually use it to fill in my brows!

I really love this because it is a extremely soft pencil, but not to the point that the ends are snapping off :) I really love it. For a really cheap brand, this is one of the best pencils I have ever used!

This is the second pencil I brought. Slightly a little more expensive than the first, but so worth it.

It isn't a normal pencil, it winds up, and is soo much more softer and easier to use. Both pencils come in a range of colours but the softer ones are slightly more appealing. I love the fact that it's purple!

This is an amazing brand for pencils, so be sure to pick one up the next time you're at Priceline!

BYS Blush in "Pretty in Pink"

So this is a product I have already posted about before, but I'm re-posting because the photo's were previously REALLY dodgy.

I love the BYS Blushes, but I found that this particular blush was too light of a pink for me. Since I am More of a tan person, blushes that are more of a coral colour suite me.

This colour would be perfect for someone of fair skin!

I found this to be slightly too Talc ridden, but not to the point that it makes my cheeks feel tight.

I would use this for a drunken night out as the colour stays where it's meant to stay.

Overall I would give it a 7/10.

Rimmel London Renew & Lift Foundation x

I had originally brought this for my Mum :)

So my review is mainly from me testing it on the back of my hand, once on my face, and for the two months that my Mum has used it :)

So basically the product claims to help created a younger look to skin withing 12 days, which is what we had tested! When mum first used it she felt her skin "tighten" a little bit, and she felt that her skin glowed a little more as well.

When I first put it on the back of my hand, I also felt a little tightening as well!

The product smells really great, and Mum did notice a little bit of a difference after 12 days. I also notice that when I pushed on my Mum's cheeks on the twelfth day, it returned to normal much quicker than what it did before she started using Rimmel's Foundation. Mum has loved it and has rated it a 9/10 

Hopefully this short review helps all you beautiful matured women out there

Lots of love!

Sportsgirl Get Cheeky Blush x

When I was in Bendigo in the first Holidays of 2012 I went shopping with my Grandma and Mum.

Not the ideal shopping partners, but well.. yeah.

I picked up a couple Sportsgirl Cosmetics for a try and well I loved the glosses, but didn't like the blush as much.

The blush feels really chalky, since the talc content is high. The colours don't really work well on my skin. They made me look "fake".

I wasn't very happy with this blush. It didn't sit right on my skin, and wore off quickly.

Rimmel London Blushes ! x

I got these from Coles yesterday for roughly $4.00 each! So I was quite happy with that!

I actually adore these blushes! They are big enough to have LOTS of applications from, but small enough for if you don't have much space in your Make-up Bag!

They don't feel heavy on the cheek, and they also don't have that dryness that makes your cheeks feel a bit stiff, and tight when you smile!

The colours are great, and you can use one, two or three at once, so they are perfect for if you want different looks, or if your going from day make-up to night make-up.

I love them, and I suggest you try these Blushes out! :)

Garnier BB Cream x

Over the past few weeks, I have started to notice a bit of a change in my skin.

I've always had Oily skin, but not to the point that my skin turns against me and has excessive break outs and my skin scars/blemishes after breakouts!

It's only been recently that my skin has been doing this, so I changed my morning routine and added in this little beauty by Garnier!

I wasn't 100% sure which colour to choose, as there was no tester, it came in a box, and even the bottle colour wasn't clear so that you could see the product. To be honest that really angered me, as I ended up having to do a little research (which didn't help) and I ended up purchasing two tones of it!

So these are the two that I ended up with:

The product is Non Comedogenic, which I love, and it's intention is to hydrate the skin, even out complexion, reduce sun spots and imperfections and boost the healthy glow! And the SPF 15 is an added bonus!

I found that the product really did reduce my blemishes, and it is soo light weight!

I don't wear a foundation to school anymore, just a BB cream with pressed powder on top to hold it in place, and I don't even have to moisturize after my morning cleanse!

On weekends I do wear foundation over the top, since I end up in photo's with friends and go out to parties etc.

I really loved this product. A massive 10/10 from me :)

My Favourite Mascara! x

So every woman I have ever met in my life, has had trouble finding the PERFECT mascara for themselves. But I have found mine! Which is why I'm so excited about telling you all.

I honestly have never come across a mascara as good as this, like ever!

I was really hesitant about trying this brand at first, as it's a really cheap looking range. But I got a tester tube of mascara on a magazine, and after trying it I fell in love. I used the tester tube for about a month, so I went and brought a real one, which I've had for about 2months now! (I wanted to make sure what I was seeing was real haha)

In most of my posts of make-up, I have used this mascara.

It gives a really nice full look to the lashes, without all the lashes clumping together!

The brush doesn't push the lashes together, which is why you get a really nice full look.

And my most fave thing of this, is that when you take the mascara off, it comes off looking like little black tubes of mascara and doesn't smudge on your face. Meaning no panda eyes! :)

I love it! Be sure to order one after you read this at:

http://www.dbcosmetics.co.nz/p166/designer-brands/beyond-amplifying-mascara/

And just like it says on their page, it seriously doesn't flake, and DOES capture each lash in the brush AND it does create a fuller longer look!

Here is another blogs review as well:

http://voguedynasty.blogspot.com.au/2011/05/designer-brands-beyond-amplifying.html?showComment=1343866680673

Hope you enjoyed my review!

Two Of My Newbies

So while I was in Warni I got a few little things to spoil myself.

Here are two reviews on some things I brought.

Concealer is my best friend.

Hence why I get SOO frustrated when I have to buy the two types, and they NEVER match exactly. And I can also end up spending around $30 just for a good liquid concealer and a good stick concealer.

I haven't been able to afford much lately, which is why I looked for a good cheapy.

I was so surprised to find this little stick of joy at Kmart, because it has both stick and liquid in one!!!

The liquid isn't a heavy coverage, but isn't too light of coverage either. That suited my personal taste just fine as I use liquid around my eyes only. If it's too heavy, I just look strange... And if it's too light, I still have bags!!!

The stick concealer is also a very creamy stick. Good for covering up my pimples!

This would have to be my #1 Concealer Duo, that's under $10 !!

9.5/10 xx

This is my new handbag from Strandbags in Warni !

It is a bluebird handbag, which is my favorite brand for bags and purses !

I got it for $19 so it was an absolute bargain!

I love my new bag. :)

I suggest everyone to check out the Bluebird range on the Strandbags website!! :)

http://www.strandbags.com.au/

Miki Lip Gloss in Sparkle!

So this gloss is so cute. So this one is in Sparkle.

Unlike the Napoleon Perdis and Mirenesse Glosses that I have done in my previous posts, this is more of a transparent pink gloss. Perfect to wear alone or with a lipstick/pencil !

It has a bit of sparkle to it, which I must say so myself, makes a gloss much more appealing.

And the cool thing about it, is that is has two lights in the lid, for if the lighting isn't that great when you go to apply or touch up!

I love this!

10/10 x

Napoleon Perdis Luxe Lip Gloss

I've had this gloss since January now, and well it is a good gloss, but not one of my faves.

It smells fruity and yummy, but well.. It's a really heavy gloss.

I find that because it is such a thick gloss, it streaks during application.

I hate the wand in it as well. It makes it all to easy to have TOO much gloss because it picks up LOADS! I'm not joking either. If maybe the texture wasn't so gluggy and the wand was different. I would love it loads more. But for now it's just an 8/10 xx

Ulta3 Lipstick in Petal

I love owning lipsticks and lip glosses! Just as much as I love owning brushes and eye shadows.

So when I was hitting the pocket hard, I found this cute little brand at my local Chemist!

I got my lipstick for about $2, so I wasn't expecting much.. But I actually love the brand!

Like, no it's not as much quality as say a $30 Bobbi Brown Lipstick, but well it's $2 so who cares!

Take it when you go out for the night, so then you don't regret loosing your $30 Bobbi Brown!

For $2 it's definitely worth it.

The colour range is extensive to a point, and yeah..

Just be sure to pair with a lip pencil and gloss, or you will have dry lips!

So worth the $2 though.

I will be buying their brand more often!

My Faves!

So pictured above, are four of my most Favorited things (for now anyways) <3

Top Left <3

These are really nice soaps that I get from a store called Victoria's in Hamilton :)

They smell so nice! I have a couple, like rock melon, rose, orange and coffee bean.

They smell nice, and are only $2 a bar, unlike other stores that sell quality soap for $15 a bar. Grr.

If you live in Hamilton, Victoria. Be sure to try their soap out!

Top Right <3

That is the Nude By Nature, Powder Foundation Brush.

For a while, I loved the brush, then hated it for a bit (because they are a cow to clean), but now I have learnt that two washes with shampoo and one with conditioner, weekly, does the trick :)

As I no longer use powder foundations, I actually use it as a shimmer brush.

And it is kept in a sunglasses bag, to prevent the shimmer from going all over the place!!

Bottom Left <3

Ulta3 Nail Polish in Jelly.

I have always loved fluro colours in small doses. Haha.

Ulta3 isn't the greatest for nail polishes, but I suppose that for $1 from Coles, it did the job well enough for what it is worth!

Bottom Right <3

Np Set Champagne Palette.

So I actually got this from doing my Make-Up Course, and it now stays in my make-up bag ALL the time now. It has eye shadows, blush and lips. Oh and even a mirror, which I LOVE!

Mainly I love the browns, they are slightly shimmery, and apply well, and actually stay!

All the colours are So easy to blend to!

Well that is all for this post.. Bye, until next time!

Models Prefer Foundation!

Pictured above is the Models Prefer Foundation!

I brought this as a cheapo when I was going through a bit of a "strapped for cash" month !

I brought it from Priceline in Hamilton, not too sure on the price now, but I 100% know it's less than $20. After making the change to CoverGirl, I realized that I didn't like Models Prefer at all.

It felt really heavy on my skin, and it has a very strong undertone of orange. My skin looked so much better after the change to CoverGirl. I looked more natural.

Models Prefer feels really grainy, and it also caused me a lot of grief with my skin problems!

Clogged pores, the whole lot. My nose has never looked better now that I'm not using it.

5/10 from me to be honest.

Hope this helps you all with your next foundation choice!!

BH Cosmetics 66 Colour Lip-Gloss Palette

So above is the 66 Color Lip Palette by BH Cosmetics!

This is honestly one of the best buys I have EVER made!

The colours are of a high pigment, and the are classified as a gloss, but honestly.. They are more of a lipstick. They have a lot of shine to them, and are smooth and sheer.

I mainly love this palette as it's the ultimate tool for a training make-up artist such as myself. The colour range of the palette is huge. From the normal pinks and reds to the unusual blue, whites and oranges.

Other things that shocked me about this particular brand is the way they send there packages.

In a firm tough box, with a lot of cushioning to support the contents from travelling. Considering, I live in Australia, and they are sending from America.. There was minimal damage! Not a scratch at all!

Also, the palette contains the ingredients, best before AND where it is made on the back!

That is VERY unusual to find in a lot of brands these days!

Hope you enjoyed my review guys!

Photo made at www.muzy.com :)

BYS Diamond Shadow in Miami Beats !

So as you may be aware,  I recently went for a shopping day in Hamilton with my bestie Rhychelle!

Although I was only intending to buy Foundation, this is one of the little things I just happened to pick up along they way!

Pictured above is the BYS Eye Palette in Miami Beats :)

There is a vast variety of colours throughout the range, and they are perfect for those on low budgets!

Although, this eye shadow contains a lot of Talc. So much, that it actually make me sneeze!

So I personally steer away from the product as much as possible. I only use it if I have to.

As you can see below in the swatches, The colours do come up bright, and they are very shimmery!

Btw, they are a little jumbled up ! My bad :/

I found that the purples came up looking very alike. It kind of annoyed me a little bit.

They are fairly easy to blend, and although it makes me sneeze, the smell in nice.

I give this a 9/10 :)

It was worth the $5 @ The Reject Shop!

Mirenesse Lip Bomb No.8

 

I found this gloss in Mum's make-up drawer actually.

The one she thinks I don't know about so that then I don't "borrow" it hehe!

I only found it a couple days ago, but it is already in my top 3 lip glosses.

It is a gloss, but the colour is very bold. Almost like a lipstick hue, but so glossy!

The smell is a bit bland, and at first I was very hesitant to use it, because well.. The wand is um.. unique! Haha that's probably the best way to put it honestly!

I love this Gloss though!

I'm not 100% about the colour range as I haven't checked it out. But feel free to:

www.mirenesse.com