Lil Lush Haul!

I'm so sorry, cannot believe my last post was ages ago! Well as most of you know Christmas has just passed and all the boxing day sales are out! Lush is having there 50% pretty much everything sale. I didn't get too much because my skin reacts bad with Lush products, so I can't use them frequently. (Plus I don't like hoarding them). So enjoy!

1) Cinders Bath Ballistic

 Father Christmas Bath  Ballistic

Dragons Egg Bath Ballistic

Lush Bubblegum Lipscrub (an all time favourite for me!)

10 Products I Would Repurchase!

This has been quite a popular video on youtube so I decided to make a blogpost! Basically you choose 10 Products that you love and would repurchase, I hope you enjoy and don't forget to leave requests!

1) Urban Decay Naked Palette
As most of you may know this is quite a popular palette and I absolutely love it! It has so many neutral everyday eyeshadow that last long and are super pigmented!

2) Mac Mineralized Skin Finish Natural
This is my favourite powder. It gives a really nice finish and I use it everyday. You get so much product and I don't think this will ever run out!

3) Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Liner
This is a black gel liner that lasts all day and is smudge proof! It is my favourite eyeliner to use and in my opinion gel liner's the easiest to use.

4)Maybelline Colour Tattoo
You may already know I love this product! (I have a review already) I use this on my lid as an all over eyeshadow and it just lasts so long and is super easy to apply.

5)Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
As you can tell from the picture I have used quite a lot of it. This concealer is perfect for under eyes as it just conceals dark circles perfectly!

6)Maybelline One By One Mascara
I guess you can all probably tell that I love Maybelline.... This is my holy grail mascara, it gives nice length and separation and I find is the only mascara that doesn't clump with me!

7)By Terry Sheer Foundation
This is my perfect foundation and I love it! I have made so many blog posts including this, but sadly this product has a very hefty price and probably won't be able to repurchase...

8)Australis Paparazzi Perfect Eyeshadow
This little palette contains 5 beautifully pigmented, silky eyeshadows. If you can't get the naked palette this would be the next best thing!

9)Mac Sheer Tone Blush
This blush is the only blush I have been wearing recently. It has really long staying power and looks so good on me!

10)Essence I Love Stage Eyeshadow Base
I have mentioned this product in multiple posts and I love using it for a base but also underneath my eyes! Its the perfect shade for me and I love how it blends!

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Review: Too Faced Naked Eye Palette

Today I will reviewing a palette that I have started using again and it's the Too Faced Naked Eye! It is probably not as hyped as the Natural Eye Palette but I really love it!

This palette retails for roughly $60 here in Australia but I got this off Asos for $30. Beautybay.com also sells  it for roughly $30.

This palette has 9 shades and vary between shimmer and matte. It also came with cards to show different looks you can create with the shadows but I prefer not to use them. The palette has 3 rows for 3 different looks day, classic and fashion. I tend to ignore this and use whatever colours.

 They are really nice shades that can be worn everyday but you can also make it into a more edgy night look! The bigger shadows are meant to be highlight shades but I find the bottom two good for an over all lid colour

These are swatches in the same order of the picture above! (no primer or base)

These eyeshadows are amazing quality and last a decent amount of time without a primer, the pigmentation is also great as you can tell in the picture! I have found these eyeshadows to crease yet.

Overall

Pigmentation:4.5/5

Packaging: 3/5

(I think the packaging is really cute but I don't think it needs to be that big, also I think a mirror would have been nice.

Pros: Really nice good quality eyeshadows, lasts long on the eyelids

Cons: The size of the highlight shade probably didn't need to be bigger than the others, Price (Aud)

Overall Rating: 4/5

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Top 5 Summer Shoes!

Since this is a fashion blog as well as a beauty blog, this post is going to be my most worn/favorite shoes for summer!

1) Dotti Cage Wedges $30

 I love these wedges! They are so comfortable and easy to walk in. They are also in a tan colour, which is perfect for summer (they also come in black). I got these from the Dotti Website and are marked down from $60! 

2) Black and Silver Havianas $20-$30

 Okay so I can't do a summer shoes post without showing my thongs (or in other countries flip flops but in Aus thats what we call them!) I live in these in the summer time, they are great quality and I have had mine for 3 years now! They are more pricey than the average pair but I think these are great and come in so many colours and prints.

3) Betts Black Sandals

 Sandals like these go with pretty much anything! I got these from Betts 4 years ago as you can probably tell from how old they look! But of course you can find some like these anywhere! 

4) Vans Black and White Authentic Lo Pros $90

 Canvas shoes at the moment are really popular at the moment! I got these Vans at the start of the year and they are so comfortable and I wear them a lot! I wear them all year round and again they pretty much go with anything! 

Rubi Shoes Bonnie Wedge $5

I got these bright coral wedges from Rubi for $5! Which is a fantastic bargain. I have no idea what they retailed for but for the price I paid I think they are great. These are perfect with a summer dress and to add more colour to an outfit!

Like the new camera quality?! Well hopefully I can use it more often!

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Top 5 Summer Beauty Products!

Since summer is approaching really fast, today's post is going to be top 5 summer beauty products. Sorry I have not posted in ages but I would like to thankyou all for getting my blog to 1500 views! I know thats not a lot to some but to me it is. Also I will be posting more fashion videos as my blogs title suggests 'Beauty and Fashion' :)

1) Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream

 This is probably one of the most hyped up product and I'm kinda last too try it. I found this on sale for $8 and thought I had to try it! So I did and I love it. It's the perfect shade for me even though there is only two. It gives really light coverage but that is all have been needing/wanting for summer time. I know its not a product that everyone will love but I think its worth trying!

2) Maybelline Color Tattoo 'Bad to the Bronze'

 These color tattoo's are perfect for summer! As the packaging suggests 24hr wear but not too sure on that one. It certainly gives you a full day of opaque colour and is amazing quality for the price. I just use this as and all over the lid colour and nothing else it looks great!

3) Clinique Cream Shaper for the Eyes

 This is an eyeliner from Clinique. What makes this product so special is that it has amazing pigmentation but also lasts without smudging for pretty much the entire day! The brown shade is perfect for an everyday eye as black I find too intense. Even though I have quite dark hair and black eyelashes the product still looks great. (This also comes in other shades including black)

4) Korres Lip Butter Pomegranate

This product gives nice subtle colour to the lips and is extremely moisturising. I usually like to wear light makeup during the summer and too me this product is a must have!

5) Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Sunscreen Lotion

Sunscreen is a must for summer and what makes this one stand out is that it is non-greasy and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog your pores. I love this sunscreen for my face as it does not leave that greasy feel and it also quite light on the skin. It has SPF 30+, which I think is a must for summer.

Whats your top 5 beauty products?

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How much does your face cost!?

So I have seen this type of posts on many blogs and thought it would be fun and interesting! Basically you gather your makeup products and add the prices to find out the total cost. I have taken my go to face of makeup that I wear a lot.
 (Yes cosmetics in Australia are extremely pricey!)

1) By Terry Sheer-Expert Foundation

           Price: $98 (Yes I know its a spurge, I got it with a voucher and honestly it's the best foundation I have tried!)

2) Mac Mineralize Skin Finish Natural

Price: $47

3) Essence I love Stage Eyeshadow Base

Price: $4.95

4) Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

Price: $14.95

5) Maybelline One by One Mascara

Price: $19.25

6) Maybelline Color Tattoo 

Price: $12.95

7) Sigma Round Top Kabuki (F82) 

Price: $16 sorry its not the cleanest

This is my everyday makeup and now for the price!......

 

That comes to an alarming: $213.10!

Wow I had no idea I have spent that much money on cosmetics...

 

Have you done this? Comment down below your price!

 

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Shoe Obsession: Black Wedges

So since is a beauty and fashion blog I decided to shoe my favourite pair shoes ATM.

So these are my black lace up wedges. I got them at Target for $30 and I know your probably thinking why Target? Well first off I think $30 is an amazing price for the shoes and plus they are super good quality. They are a faux suede material. I have been wearing these out for parties often. I definitely recommend checking out there shoe ranges online.

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This or That? Beauty blog Tag!!! :)

This Or That?

So I saw this on Beautylicious017s blog and I thought this would be a fun little post to do! :)


MAKEUP:

blush or bronzer:
Blush

lip gloss or lipstick:
Lipstick :) but I love both

chapstick or lip butter:
lipbutter

matte eye shadow or sparkle:
Sparkle all the way!! 

eye liner or mascara:
Mascara, my lashes are so short.

gel, liquid or cream eye liner:
gel is my favourite but I use liquid just as often because its faster :)

Foundation or concealer:
Foundation

liquid or powder foundation:
Liquid

Neutral or color eye shadow:
Neutral

pressed or loose eye shadows:
Pressed

Waterproof or none waterproof:
Waterproof

brushes or sponges:
Brushes

Powder highlighter, cream or liquid:
I don't normally use highlight, so not really sure!

NAILS:

OPI or Essie:
Tough one I love them both! Probably OPI because it is easier to find where I am :)

Acrylic or natural:
Natural

Brights or darks:
Brights.

Matte or shiny: 

Shiny

Glitter or no glitter:
Glitter but it is a pain to remove!

BODY:

Perfume or body splash:
Perfume

lotion or body butter: 

Body Butter!

Body wash or soap:
Body wash

Self tanners or natural:
Natural.

Hope you enjoyed this post! :)

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Review: Maybelline Colour Tattoo

So I have been debating if I should pick up this hyped up product but when my quarter voucher from Priceline arrived and I decided to pick it up! I chose the shade 'Bad to the Bronze' and I do not regret it at all!

This product can be used as a eyeshadow base or a cream eyeshadow. I personally prefer to use it as a cream eyeshadow. It has amazing pigmentation and stays pretty much the whole day. The eyeshadow does not smudge at all and the watch on my hand barely moved the whole day. I chose to apply this with my fingers but I find the product to stay on my fingers for a long time.

The shade is a nice shimmery bronze and for me I have been wearing it on my lids with winged liner and that has been my everyday eye. 

Overall

Pigmentation: 5/5

Price: 3.5/5 (The product retails for $12.95)

Pros: Pigmentation, Staying power

Cons: I can't really think of any!

Rating: 4.5/5 

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Iphone Case Collection!!

Today's post is a little different from my regular ones but today I have an iphone case collection. This is only going to be a quick post. On youtube these types of videos are really popular and I love changing up my case!! :)

1)ebay (pink birds nest case) 2) ebay (came with case 1) 3) Speck candy shell 4) Sportsgirl 5) Ebay

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5 Beauty Products Under $10!

I thought I would do this post as in Australia it is extremely hard to find very good quality beauty products under $10 as everything in Australia is roughly double the price of something overseas.

1) Savvy by DB Blush in 'Rose'

For those of you that don't Savvy is brand owned by Designer Brands Cosmetics which is sold at some pharmacy's and online. Savvy is extremely cheap and I picked this very pigmented blush up for $3. There packaging no longer looks like this as they have changed there display but I'm pretty sure the products the same.

2) Sportsgirl Light Up Lipgloss

This lipgloss is from Sportsgirl and I think it retails between $7 and $9 it comes in multiple shades and gives nice colour and shine to the lips. It also has a built in light that activates when you open it. I really like this lipgloss for convenience as well. Although it is on the sticky side its not too bad and I really like this lipgloss. 

3) BYS Liquid Liner in 'Black'

BYS is a very cheap and sometimes dodgy brand but you can find some good products. I really like this liquid liner as the ends very fine and small perfect for creating a thin line. It's definitely smudge-proof but I have noticed that this fades within a few hours but for roughly $4 I really love this eyeliner.

4) Essence Stay with me Long Lasting Lipgloss in 'My Favorite Milkshake'

Now this product has been mentioned in a lot of my blog posts and I absolutely love it. It gives nice colour and shine and stays on your lips for a decent amount of time. It is also under $5. Be sure to read my previous posts if you want to read a more in depth summary.

5) Maybelline Cover Stick

This product retails for $10 but it is on sale everywhere I go! I got it for $5. It comes in a few shades manly the colour correcting ones (green, yellow ect) but it also comes in a skintone colour. I really like this to cover my acne and then with a regular concealer over the top it hides redness. 

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Essence Cosmetics Collection/Overview!

 
 So if you haven't heard about this brand it has pretty much arrived in every Priceline and Target Store! Essence products are very affordable and amazing quality. The displays are quite small. There are often new limited edition products on display as well as there regular range. I love each of the products packaging and today's post is going to be an overview of there products.

 1) Essence Blossoms ect... Multi Colour Powder

 The Blossoms ect line I believe was the first essence display they had. When all swirled together this powder is a light highlight with a nice sheen but not to shimmery. I remember paying roughly $6 for this. 

2) Essence Silky Touch Blush '30 Secret it-girl'

 The colour isn't really showing up but its a nice light pinky coral colour. It appears to have lot's of gold shimmers when swatched but on the cheeks it gives a really nice sheen and healthy colour. I really like the quality of the blushes.

3) Essence Stay with Me Long Lasting Lipgloss 'My favorite Milkshake'

This is a nice baby pink lipgloss (shade isn't showing right on camera) It gives nice colour and shine to your lips and isn't too sticky. As the name suggests it lasts a decent amount of time on your lips.

Essence I Love Stage Eyeshadow Base

This product can be used it many different ways. As a primer, concealer base and concealer. I have a full review in my previous blog post. I like the creamy thick consistency and covers any discolouration or veins on the lid. Although I prefer to use this is as a concealer base of eye brightner.

What's your favorite Essence Product!? Leave a comment below!

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Battle of Eye Shadow Primers!

Today I will be comparing 3 different eyeshadow primers ranging in different price ranges. Urban Decay Primer Potion, Essence I love Stage Eyeshadow Base and Australis Eyeshadow Primer.

1) Australis Eyeshadow Primer

From Left to Right: Eyeshadow swatch with the primer, without and swatch of the primer

 This primer retails for $12.95 which is I guess reasonable for Australian makeup. I don't really like the packaging as it is really hard to get the product out, you hardly get any out. Also its very unhygienic as it has a sponge applicator. It's very sheer so works well for all different skin tones. I have also noticed that its quite greasy but its a great primer and does its job by keeping eyeshadow on longer and making the shades of eyeshadow more vibrant.

Packaging: 2/5

Pros: Makes eyeshadow last longer, affordable

Cons: Packaging, the products a little greasy 

Price: 4/5

Overall: 4/5

2) Essence I Love Stage Eyeshadow Base

Essence is a newer brand that has come out it Australia and started out in European countries. Essence is sold at Target and now most Pricelines are starting to stock it! This product I believe is limited edition but I got it not that long ago from Priceline as there is still a section for it on all the displays around. (I recommend getting Essence from priceline as the products aren't all used and opened.)

This like all the primers I'm comparing has a sponge applicator. The consistency is quite thick and the colour is opaque. It's a warm skin tone colour that can be used as a base, primer and a concealer. As the product is thick it is good for covering any discoloration from the eyelids. I haven't found this product to make my eyeshadow last much longer compared to my other primers but it does make the eyeshadow more vibrant, as you can see in the picture. I prefer to use this as a base for my concealer as it really brightens up the under eye area and makes my concealer last longer. This may not be good for all skin tones as the colour is quite fair. As you read above i'm not a fan of packaging but I will admit the product comes out a lot easier than the Australis one and you get plenty of it.

This retails for $4.95 and you get 4ml or 0.13 fl.oz

Packaging: 3/5

Pros: Great concealer base, price consistency, shade, versatile product

Cons: It does not make eyeshadow stay on as long as other primers but it does also depend on the eyeshadow you use

Price: 5/5

Overall: 3.5/5

3) Urban Decay Primer Potion

Now this product is probably the most well known and most hyped about eye shadow primer. I will be review the original one and it is small sized as this is the one that came with my naked palette. In the States this primer retails for $20 but Urban Decay is not sold in Australia so you can get if off beautybay.com for roughly $23 AUD Depending on the exchange rates.This is a UK based website that does free international shipping!

I have swatched the primer but is not showing up on the camera. This primer comes in other shades but this is the original. It is quite sheer and makes your eyeshadow very vibrant. It also has amazing staying power. This item is a bit of a splurge but if you want a top quality eyeshadow primer this is the one to get. The packaging is now a squeezy tube as there were way too many complaints on the genie bottle one(The one I have). This works for all skin tones and types. It also easy to blend and great for night outs.

Packaging (new, not one featured): 4.5/5

Pros: Makes Eyeshadows last a long time, vibrant

Cons: Price, not available in Australia

Price: 2/5 (Kinda expensive for an eyeshadow primer)

Overall: 4.5/5

So I hope these reviews helped and you enjoyed this blog post.

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Maybelline Colour Tattoos and The Balm Cosmetics!?

Okay so today's post is going to be a bit of an update. Well if you don't already know the popular overseas product, 'Colour Tattoos by Maybelline, have finally be released in Australia. The only target i've been to stocks 5 and they are the 5 shades that people wouldn't usually go for but apparently in Priceline they stock the full range (I haven't seen them in my local Priceline yet). They retail for $12.95, which I must say isn't too bad compared to the price that we pay for most cosmetics. Also there are many sales going on, so even cheaper! I have not picked any up yet as I don't feel the need for more eyeshadows and plus none of the shades really excited me :/

Also, David Jones have started to stock The Balm cosmetics! And on a good note the prices aren't to bad for high end brand but they aren't that cheap either. I don't know much about which stores stock it but I guess you can always check your local store.

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Products I've Hit Pan On!

Today's Post is going to be Products I've hit pan on. If you don't know what hit pan is, it is when you have used up most of a product that you can see the bottom of the packaging or the pan. This post is going to show you all some products that I use so much and will definitely be repurchasing in the future.

1) The Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer

I've had this concealer for a long time and I have been saving it and only using it often as it has been discontinued. Out of every concealer I have tried this has got to be my favorite as it's good for everything (blemishes, under-eye circles, ect). 

2) Australis Fresh and Flawless Pressed Powder

I've only recently just hit pan on this product and you all probably know why. I use this pretty much everyday and this has been featured in so many blog posts (I even have one dedicated to a review of the product). This is my go to powder and I love it.

3) Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner

This was my first gel liner and it's probably the one I go to use. You can just see that I've slightly hit the bottom of the glass pot. I love this as its easy to apply, doesn't smudge and I believe this comes in purple too. It also came with a brush, perfect for a beginner.

Revlon Cream Shadows in 'Not Just Nudes'

These are really nice, pigmented cream shadows. I really like them as they are nice for everyday neutral eyes and bases for powder eyeshadows. I don't find these creasing on me and overall an amazing product.

 

Revlon Colourstay 24h Eyeshadow Quad 'Gems and Jewels'

This quad was my first ever eyeshadow quad. The shadows last for a pretty good amount of time without primer but I wouldn't say they would last 24 hours. I really like this quad for a purple smokey eye and most of the time the lilac pink is all I use.

 

 Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation

This is a mousse foundation from Maybelline. I really like it as for me it was easy to blend, gives medium coverage and is nice and compact from traveling. I would recommend this to anyone as its one of my favorite foundations. Some reviews have said if you have sensitive skin this foundation has apparently broken out some people but it was fine with my skin.

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