PRODUCT REVIEW: COLOUR THEORY NORDIG LIGHT MAKEUP COLLECTION

Born and raised in Denmark, but having now lived in Australia for a decade and a half, I naturally do miss my home country - except for the very cold winter - although a calm winter's day where everything is covered in a layer of white fluffy show does have its charm! Drawing inspiration from these calm nights Colour Theory has launched its Nordic Light Winter collection, which includes a mix of neutral and soft tones.

The collection includes among others;

• Multi-Coloured Colour Corrector
• Ice Ice Baby Eye Shadow
• Plump Mascara
• Jumbo Lipcrayons in Rosewood and Red-Y-Or Not
• Creamy Lipsticks in Bittersweet and Siren
• Nail Polishes in Cashmere Kisses, Snow Bunny, Minted and Apres Ski

The Multi-Coloured Corrector is a pressed powder that is designed to prime and set your makeup, as well as yo can use it to blot your face during the day to combat and control any shine. The powder is off-white in shade and features a spectrum of different colours including green to neutralise any redness, orange to brighten brown spots and even skin tone, purple to diffuse under tones as well as pink to dull spots. In short, a very clever all-in-one. And the powder does work very well to rid your face of the afternoon shine, and in my case also help disguise the increasing pigmentation and make my skin appear at least a little more even. Already using a myriad of skincare and makeup products, it is always nice with a true multi-tasker.

The Eyeshadow in Ice Ice Baby is a compact containing 5 different dusty shades including a pale peach, pale dusty rose, pale dusty mid-beige, pale blue, as well as in the centre, a pale dusty mid brown shade.

I admit to rarely using pastel shades, neither on my lips or eyes, but I do say that the combination between one of the pastel shades and the brown shade is beautiful. The shadows all have a light shimmery sheen, but it is very subtle. The shades are not extremely pigmented, but you can make them more bold by applying them with a wet brush, and hence build them up a little, but overall it is a good palette for a subtle everyday use.

The Plump Mascara has a very large brush that makes it very easy to coat every single last to give it more volume and length, all without clumping or making the lashes feel stiff. It does claim to give thick dramatic lashes, and while I don't quite agree with the 'dramatic' part, it certainly does give the lashes noticeable length and volume. I also love the fact that it is free from preservatives, fragrances and parabens, so it is perfect for my very sensitive eyes.

The Jumbo Lip Crayons are as the name suggests lipsticks in crayon format, which I really love as they are so quick and easy to apply, no lip liner needed, as well as no need to ever sharpen as they simply twist up when more is needed. The crayons are quite pigmented and feel soft and smooth on the lips, lasting a few hours, before you need to reapply. The shade Rosewood is a dusty rose shade that is very wearable for everyday use, while Red-Y-Or Not is a nice warm red Shade, both two colours that I really love and know I'll be reaching for in the coming months.

The Creamy Lipsticks are, as the name suggests, a quite creamy lipstick that feels very soft and almost lipbalm-like on the lips as it feels so moisturising too. It does mean that the wear is not quite as good and it wears off in just a few hours, but then, I do prefer having to reapply, than a longwearing lipstick that dries out the lips, although the darker the shade, the longer the wear. The shade Bittersweet is a warm nude shade, that again is perfect for a everyday casual look. The shade Siren is a gorgeous bright, cool-toned red shade. Both are two lovely shades, but if none of these are for you, don't fret as there are a huge 22 different shades in the range.

 

Finally, onto the Nail Polishes... These small bottles of nail polish are quick and easy to apply streak-free and they dry quickly too. And considering the bargain price, they still have a reasonable wear of a few days. The shade Cashmere Kisses is a dusty pastel pink shade, and one of my all-time favourite shades to wear on my finger nails. Snow Bunny is a pale pastel lavender shade, while Minted is a pale pastel mint-green shade. Finally, Apres Ski, is an aubergine purple shade, and probably the one shade that mostly screams autumn. I love the idea of wearing the pastel colours into winter, but I also cannot deny loving the new season darker shades. Again, there area a huge 29 shades in the range, so something for every taste and occasion.


Multi-Coloured Colour Corrector - RRP: $10 / 10ml
Ice Ice Baby Eye Shadow - RRP: $10
Plump Mascara - RRP: $8
Jumbo Lipcrayons in Rosewood and Red-Y-Or Not - RRP: $8 each
Creamy Lipsticks in Bittersweet and Siren - RRP: $6 each
Nail Polishes in Cashmere Kisses, Snow Bunny, Minted and Apres Ski - RRP: $4 each / 6ml

Colour Theory is available from Amcal Pharmacies

* Some products may have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

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BEST BEAUTY BUDGET BUYS - MAKEUP EDICTION - FEB 2015

This month I thought that I’d do an edition of my Best Beauty Budget Buys, focusing on makeup buys that I find are particularly great value..

Colour Theory Nail Polishes Pastel Collection

When your hands and toes are slightly summer tanned, nothing beats a slick or two of a pastel nail polish, and these cute nail polishes are a brilliant choice. There are over 20 different colours in the Colour Theory Nail Polish Collection, but I at the moment I am particularly fond of the range of pastels including, It’s a Boy, It’s a Girl, Minted, Lilac-A-Lovely, and Crème de la Crème – in fact, I cannot really decide which one is my favourite, but then its lucky they are so cheap you can afford them all. The formaldehyde free polishes are easy to apply and dry quickly, although two coats are required for a solid colour, but I think that is the case with most pasted coloured polishes anyway. They have a wear of a few days, which can be extended by the use of a base and top coat, but I think is decent, also considering the low price. I also love that there are so many more colours in the range, so even if you are not into pastels, there’s still a colour for you.

RRP: $4.00 – Available from Amcal and Guardian Pharmacies




EcoTools Skin Perfecting Brush

Good makeup brushes at a reasonable price can be hard to come by, but lately I have been loving this Skin Perfecting Brush from EcoTools. The brush has been specifically designed for use with BB and CC Creams, which is what I tend to wear most days, especially during summer.

The brush has cut dense angled yet soft bristles to give you a smooth application with an even look, without transferring oil from the hands to the face. The angled bristles also make it easy to get to hard to reach areas, including around the eyes and in the corner of the nose. A great quality brush at a low price.

RRP: $15.99 – Available from The Beauty Office




Essence Lash Princess Mascara

This mascara has the cutest packaging ever, featuring a corset/dress design. It has a slim wand that makes it easy to get to and cover even the tiniest of lashes. It coats evenly and gives your lashes both nice volume and length, while also adding a touch of curl, and you can build it up by adding another coat or two, all without clumping – although you do have to make sure to do it before it dries to avoid clumping.

The Mascara is not waterproof, but it still lasts all day without flaking, even surviving my sensitive watery eyes. A good mascara for everyday use, at a brilliant price!

RRP: $6.75 - Available from Target and Priceline 




Essence Silky Touch Blush

This blush in the shade Autumn Peach is a lovely pinky-peach shade with a touch of golden sheen, that is still subtle without being over the top shimmery. It initially goes in quite sheer, but you can easily build up the coverage as much as you like, as it is surprisingly pigmented, yet while still looking quite natural.

The blush is has a lovely soft finish, and it lasts all day on the cheeks without fading or sliding. A fantastic blush at a bargain price!

RRP: $5.10 – Available from Target and Priceline



Colour by TBN Moisturising Lipstick

These lipsticks from Colour by TBN are a serious bargain buy. They contain vitamin E and aloe vera and not only lightweight but also feel moisturising on the lips. They apply easily and leave a lovely semi-matte finish on the lips. The are very pigmented, and especially the darker colours, and they lasts fairly well on the lips. There is a massive 20 different shades in the range, so there is sure to be a colour to match every preference and occasion. I also love that the covers are colour matched to the shade of the lipstick as at just $2.50 there’s no excuse to pick out several from the large.

RRP: $2.50 – Available from select pharmacies




DB Designer Brands Lightweight Oil-Free Foundation SPF15

This foundation offers you a light to medium coverage that is easy to apply and blend easily covering minor blemishes, redness and pigmentation. It contains among others sericite mica as well as vitamin C and E and aloe vera to care for your skin as you wear it, which means that it feels so lovely and moisturising at the skin too. I also love that it is so lightweight and also is oil-free, and contains no talc, bismuth that can clog up pores.

It has a natural looking dewy finish that stays put all day, even on a hot day, without too much shine, and without settling into fine lines too. I also love that it has SPF15, although a higher SPF wouldn’t go astray. It comes in a heavy-duty glass bottle with a pump that is both easy and convenient to use!

RRP: $12.95 (30ml) – Available from Priceline and Designer Brands Online

*Some Products may have been kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.


So there you go, a collection of makeup at bargain prices!


Have you tried any of these products? Keen on trying any of them? Which bargain makeup products would you recommend?

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PRODUCT REVIEW: COLOUR THEORY ORCHID GLAMOUR LOOK

Today I’d like to share with you great budget priced products for an on-trend Orchid Glamour look from *Colour Theory,

 

What They Say:

Colour Theory Eye Shadow Palette: This All-In-One 5-Shade Palette, Includes Everything Needed To Create A Professional Eye Catching Look. Contains 5 Eye Shadows. Build A Sultry And Stunning Eye In 5 EasySteps, Or Mix And Match The Shades To Create Your Own, Customised Look. Silky Eye Shadow Formula Is Easy To Apply And Build Colour As Desired. Resists Creasing For All Day Wear. Rich Colour Pay-Off. Paraben Free. RRP: $10

Colour Theory Translucent Powder: Beautiful pressed powder to set makeup and stop shine. Silky smooth and sheer, and housed in a convenient compact so you can touch up throughout the day (or night!) with ease. The formulation has been created to reflect light to give the skin a soft healthy looking glow when applied. RRP: $10

 

Colour Theory Lipstick: Moisturising lipstick hydrates lips, making them feel soft with each use, while saturating lips in colour. Includes moisturising ingredients to help keep lips soft and hydrated. Rich Colour Pay-Off. Paraben Free. RRP: $6

xColour Theory Lipgloss: Glaze your lips with smooth, high gloss colour. This non-stick formula saturates the lips in perfect colour and is the finishing touch for any fresh-faced look. Moisturising, ingredients help to keep lips hydrated, glossy, medium coverage, Non-sticky formula, Paraben Free. RRP: $8

Colour Theory Fresh Glassx: xxAdd a touch of fresh colour with a hint of mint flavour. This high-gloss formula is comfortable and glides on easily using the no-fuss tube-tip applicator. Smooth, comfortable texture, No fuss tube-tip applicator, sheer, transparent, high-shine. RRP: $8

 

Colour Theory Nail Polish: Create sophisticated or playful looks with this range of wearable and trendy shades. Long Wearing. Fast Drying. Formaldehyde Free x. RRP: $4

All products are available from Amcal, Amcal Max and Guardian pharmacies, and Amcal Online 

 

What I Say:

I have mentioned Colour Theory quite a few times now, in particularly in my Best Budget Beauty Buys posts, as the products are a fantastic quality at a very low price, with price points at $4, $6, $8 and $10. You can also see my review of the five colour Verry Berry Eyeshadow palette here. 

The products are put together with inspiration from the Pantone’s colour of the year 2014, Radiant Orchid.

 

The eye shadow palette in Peacock Party contains a mix of dusty pink, mauve, purple, charcoal and jade green as well as a silver shade for highlighting, making it possible to create a stunning peacock statement eye, or go more simple skipping the jade green and using the dusty pink, mauve and grey shades for a more simple look.

The translucent pressed powder powder, that like the rest of the products comes in a cool clear compact, is finely milled, and helps keep shine at bay during the day. It gives the skin a nice dewy look with a healthy sheen, without looking to shimmery, and it applies very lightly, so you don’t end up looking cakey.

For the lips, you can mix this up, using the lipstick Vegas Baby, which is a lolly pink lipstick with a saturated matte finish, that stays put. If you are more to a gloss, you can use the Fresh Glass in Cherry Berry, which in the tube is a garnet shade, but once applied adds very subtle colour and a lovely sheen to the lips, or if you want a gloss, but are after a bit more colour, you can use the lipgloss in Riot’s Calling, which is a lovely strawberry shade with a nice sheen, where you an apply just a little for a wash of colour or build it up for a more intense look.

Finally, you cannot forget your nails and the Colour Theory Nail Polish in Miami Housewife is the most stunning vivid orchid shade, that will make such a statement this season.

*These products were kindly provided for consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

Ever heard of Colour Theory? Like the colour radiant orchid? And do you prefer lipglosses or lipsticks?

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PRODUCT REVIEW: COLOUR THEORY NOTEBOOK PALETTE

Today I have a quick post to share with you about the *Colour Theory Notebook Palette;

What They Say:

Colour Theory Notebook Palette containing 32 eyeshadows.


RRP: $12 - Available from Amcal, Amcal Max and Guardian pharmacies, and Amcal Online


What I Say:

I have mentioned Colour Theory quite a few times now, in particularly in my Best Budget Beauty Buys posts, as the products are a fantastic quality at a very low price, with price points at $4, $6, $8 and $10. You can also see my review of the five colour Verry Berry Eyeshadow palette here. 

Although a little higher than the above mentioned price points, Colour Theory has launched a Notebook Palette that contains a whopping 32 different colours. Ok, the sizes are only half the size of those found in their five colour palettes, but seriously, who ever gets to the bottom of an eyeshadow anyway! 

And with 32 colours there is really something for everyone and for every imaginable look –there are range of nude colours in all shades, as well as pinks, purples, greens, blues and greys. There is not one colour that I can think off that’s missing from this palette. My only wish could be that the palest nude and the white shades would have been slightly larger, as I can see myself using those regardless of which other colours I am using, and hence I may hit the pan of these sooner.

 

You can create countless of looks, from a simple one colour look, or you can go adventurous and use countless of colour combinations. Or if you like it simple and classic, - like me - the many nude shades will have you covered too, with several shades to choose from.


The actual eyeshadows are in a good quality, especially considering the low price, and all have a nice sheen, although some of the shades are more shimmery than others. 

The eye shadows are reasonably pigmented, so you can use them for just a wash of colour, or build up the colour if you like. For a more intense colour, I found that it was easier using them with a slightly damp brush. Staying power is ok, especially if you use a primer first, and fallout is minimal too!


The eye shadows come in a slimline notebook style book, with a cute floral pattern on the outside, and an elastic that keeps it closed. On the inside there is also a small mirror.


So there you go – if you are looking at adding a few new shades to your eye shadow collection, you can’t go past this cute Notebook Palette from Colour Theory.

*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and it has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

Ever heard of Colour Theory? Are you adventurous when it comes to eye shadow colours?

BEST BUDGET BARGAIN BUYS - MAY 2014

It has been a little while since I last posted my Best Budget Bargain Buys (if you missed the last one, you can see it here), and while I had planned on making this a regular feature, life with an 11 month old baby simply means you never know how much time you’ve got to yourself, and for blogging…  So I will try again to see if I can make this at least a monthly feature! So without further ado, here are my Best Budget Bargain Buys for May..

 

 

 

Ulta3 Nail Polishes in Tangelo Twist and Corsican Rose*      

 

 

 

I doubt these nail polishes from Ulta3 need any introduction. At just $2.00, yet with a surprising quality and a huge quality, and massive colour range, the nail polishes are amazing, and make it possible to have nails to match the latest trends, even on a tight budget. These two colours have brightened up my days lately as the days are getting shorter and colder too; Tangelo Twist is a bright flouro orange, while Corsican Rose is a lovely pastel green.

RRP: $2.00 each (13ml) – Available from Select Pharmacies

 

Billie Goat Soap Body Butter*

This body butter is suitable for sensitive skin, and while I do not have sensitive skin, I love this super gentle body butter which is made from goats milk, which is high in selenium (a natural antioxidant) and pH neutral, as well as highly moisturising and all-natural butters like cocoa and shea. These ingredients create a barrier on the skin protecting it from drying out, while leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth. It is thick and creamy, but just little is sufficient for the softest and smoothest skin, without any irritations.  

RRP: 17.95 (230g) – Available from Select Pharmacies and from Billie Goat Soap Online

 

Dove Essential Nourishment Body Milk*

I will always love Dove products, including this Essential Nourishment Body Milk, which offers 24 hours of proven nourishment for the skin as it contains Dove Deep Care Complex as well as nutrients and essential oils – and it doesn’t just moisturise the skin on the surface, this body lotion works deep down the skin layers to hydrate and nourish the skin, making it feel soft and smooth. Compared to other Dove body lotions, this one is slightly thicker, yet still absorbs quickly without leaving the skin feeling greasy. It has a lovely gentle scent, which fades quickly and doesn’t clash with your perfume. And it comes in a huge bottle that will last you forever.

RRP: $8.39 (400ml) – Available from Priceline, supermarkets and select pharmacies

 

Sunsilk Co-Creations Frizz & Weather Defence Shampoo and Conditioner with Teddy Charles*

 

 

This shampoo and conditioner works to works to control frizz and protects from dryness for 24 hours, it also contains weather shielding technology and a UV filter. It provides dual protection against the effects and changes in weather conditions and balances the level of moisture in the hair, helping to shield against damaging UV rays. The formula includes trehalose to reduce the effects of humidity on the hair fibre by controlling the interaction between water and proteins in the hair. Found in a variety of plants it also works to protect hair from dehydration by binding water in the hair fibres reducing damage caused by dryness, heat and cold. And as the days are sadly getting wetter – some days it is like it will never stop raining, the last few weeks have been the perfect time to put these babies to the test – an believe it or not, but they work. My hair is not only feeling soft and smooth, and looking super shiny, it is also significantly less frizzy. Even on a rainy day! And the products have the most gorgeous sweet fruity scent too, that lingers in the hair for a while.

RRP: each $4.79 (200ml), $7.79 (400ml), $11.99 (750ml) – Available from Priceline, supermarkets and select pharmacies

 

Nivea Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle CC Daily Moisturiser with SPF15*

Even on ‘no makeup’ days I still like to wear at least a little makeup, including mascara so I don’t look washed out and sick, and a little tinted moisturiser to make my skin look a little more even. And lately I’ve been loving the new CC Cream from Nivea. Containing Q10, it has anti-ageing properties which is perfect (and sadly needed) for my skin, as I love that it not only instantly makes my skin look nicer and more even, it also helps fight wrinkles at the same time and leaves my skin thoroughly moisturised. It has a light coverage, which can be built up slightly, and stays put for a  couple of hours, but with the aid of a primer first and a setting powder afterwards, and a light dusting of powder by the afternoon, I manage to get though the days without the need for touch ups.

RRP: $19.55 (50ml) – Available from Priceline, Supermarkets, and select pharmacies

 

Carmex Moisturising Lip Balm*

 

 

With the change of the seasons and as it has suddenly gotten so cold outside, my lips are feeling a little drier than normal. But this cute little squeeze tube manages to get them back to feeling soft and healthy in no time, no matter how dry or cracked they’ve been – I simply apply it at night before bed, and wake to the softest of lips. The lip balm is enriched with menthol which makes it feel nice and cooling on the lips, while salicylic acid helps rid the skin of dry skin and cocoa butter and waxes help to condition and moisturise the lips.

RRP: $5.99 (10g) – Available from Supermarkets and selected pharmacies

 

MUD Eyeshadow Trio in cute camo*

 

 

This Eyeshadow trio in the colour Cute Camo contains as the name suggests three colours; a large pale peach/skin toned shade, and two smaller shades; a pale gold shade and a dark olive green.

 

 

In spite of the low $7.00 price tag, this Eyeshadow has quite good pigments making it easy to build up the colours, or they can be applied lightly for just a wash of colour. The colours work perfectly together, and can each be used on their own, or together for a more dramatic eye.

RRP: $7.00 – Available from Woolworths

 

Colour Theory Liquid Eyeliner in Black*

I have previously reviewed some of the Colour Theory products , and love the quality of their product and the low price points – just $6.00 for this eyeliner makes it an incredible bargain. This liquid eyeliner has a super fine felt tip that makes it easy to create a super fine, or you can retrace a few times for a bolder look. The eyeliner stays put quite well without fading or sliding.

RRP: $6.00 - Available from Amcal and Guardian Pharmacies

 

Maybelline New York Volum’ Express Plush Mascara in Blackest Black*

 

 

Maybelline New York Volum’ Express Plush Mascara is a gel-mousse mascara that has been formulated to volumise and lengthen lashes. It contains 40 per cent less hard waxes than traditional mascaras, which helps to prevent weak and dry lashes, and it leaves the lashes feeling soft too. Just one coat of this mascara nicely separates my lashes and gives them length and a natural look, while a few more coats gives you a more dramatic look. And I love that it doesn’t make my lashes clump or flake into my sensitive eyes.

RRP: $19.95 – Available from Priceline and select pharmacies

 

Rimmel London ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner in Sparkling Black*

This kohl eyeliner is so easy to use, and because it is soft and creamy, it glides onto the skin so easily without the need to drag or pull at the sensitive eye area. And it is so pigmented so it is easy to create a solid colour, and because it is waterproof it simply stays put all day, even when my eyes are watering or when it is raining outside!

RRP: $9.95 – Available from Priceline and select pharmacies

 

Jeanne Arthes - Love Never Dies*

 

 

Love Never Dies fragrance by Jeanne Arthes has been around for a while, but it is lovely nonetheless. It is made from star annis, lemon and black currant leaf in top notes, while the heart notes are rose, violet and lily. Finally, the base notes include vanilla, sandalwood and amber. And I really like the fresh fruity scent, with the hint of warm vanilla.

It has a gorgeous bottle and comes in a cute purple metallic box with a diamond and a heart cut out with a keyhole so you could see the pretty chain and jewel hanging on the neck of the perfume bottle through the keyhole!

RRP: $26 (60ml) – Available from Fragrance Choice

 

Boe Beauty Jumbo Wind Up Lips in Knockout Red*

 

 

I think everyone has fallen for the jumbo lipstains, now available from a lot of brands including Clinique and Revlon, - but at just a fraction of the cost, just $2, this Jumbo Wind Up from boe beauty is a good contender.

 

 

The Knockout red lovely and creamy gives a lovely red stain on the lips that last surprisingly long. And for that price, you just can’t go wrong!

RRP: $2 – Available from BigW

 

Schick Quattro Papaya & Pearl Disposable Razors*

I am not normally fond of disposable razors as usually the quality match the low price, but these Papaya & Pearl Disposable Razors from Schick Quattro have had me change my mind. The four blades are of high quality, and gives you a nice close shave, and without any cuts. And as it has a conditioning strip with papaya and pearl, it leaves the skin feeling soft too, and without the need for shaving cream or soap. The handle is well designed and even when you’ve got wet hands in the shower, it won’t slip out of your hands. In spite of being called a disposable razor you can easily use it for several weeks, so as the pack contains three shavers, it will last you quite a while.

RRP: $7.99 – Available from Supermarkets, Priceline, variety stores and select pharmacies

So there you go, my selection of Best Budget Beauty Buys for May.

*These products were kindly provided for consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

Have you tried any of these products? Any you are keen on trying? Which budget buys have you been loving lately?

 

Product Review: Best Budget Beauty Buys - December 2013

It has been a while since I did my last Best Beauty Budget Buys – I have simply been busy. Insanely busy. Having a baby, selling your house and looking for a new one has just taken up a lot of my time lately, so I have been a little side tracked. Anyway, here my most recent suggestions for Best Beauty Budget Buys;

Palmolive Heavenly Hands Foaming Hand Wash*

 

Since Palmolive launched the foaming hand washes in 2012 I have been in love with these. With just a single pump, the liquid transfers into a soft creamy form, that gently washes the hands, without drying them out, and leaving behind a gorgeous scent. And now two new additions have just been launched; Jasmine and Passionfruit. Both smell absolutely amazing and are suitable for the whole family, while the Passionfruit version is also antibacterial, specifically formulated to kill germs, so it is perfect to keep by the kitchen sink.

RRP $3.29 (250mL Pump), and RRP $5.49 (500mL Refill) - available from supermarkets and selected pharmacies.

 

Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment Shaver*

 

Summer is upon us, so it’s time to bare the legs, which also means time to defuzz… And for that, the new Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment Shaver is perfect. The shaver has four blades for a close shave, so you don’t have to shave quite as often, and it has a strip with coconut and almond milk at the end of the blade which means that you don’t have to use shave gel, soap or body wash when shaving, which is great as I always run out of my shaving gel, and dry shaving is not a good idea!

The Coconut Milk and Almond Oil strip lathers up when used on wet skin, leaving the skin moisturised and incredibly soft afterwards. The shaver comes with two replacement blades and also a nifty little holder so you can keep it in the shower.

 

Garnier Fructis Nutri-Repair 3 Miraculous Oil

 

The last few years I’ve become addicted to hair oils. I use them daily. But some hair oils can be rather expensive – but not this relatively new baby from Garnier. The oil is enriched with argan oil and promises to condition and repair dry, damaged and dull hair, and provide protection from heat styling. I use this oil after I wash my hair to add moisture, after I’ve styled it to get rid of any frizz, and on days I don’t wash it to give my hair added shine. It has a lovely fruity scent, and it very concentrated, just 2-3 pumps is all it takes in my long thick hair, so the generous 150ml bottle will last you a long time. An absolute bargain!

RRP: $11.95 (150ml) – available from Priceline, select pharmacies, and supermarkets

 

Colour Theory Lipgloss*

 

Colour Theory is a new brand that has been developed with four simple and low price points, $4, $6, $8 and $10. This lipgloss in the colour Strawberry Sorbet is a pale pink colour that is perfect to use on its own for a casual day time look or it can be used on top of your lipstick as a finishing touch.

It has a nice glossy finish with lovely subtle golden shimmers throughout, yet without being over the top shimmery. It is easy to apply and has a nice moisturising feeling on the lips, without being sticky or tacky. It is available in 8 beautiful shades, and come at an absolute bargain price!

RRP: $8 (3ml) – Available from Amcal and Guardian Pharmacies 

*These products were kindly provided for consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

So there you go, these are my most recent suggestions Best Budget Beauty Buys? Have you tried any of these products? Or keen to?