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4 September 2017
PRODUCT REVIEW: PONI COSMETICS UNICORN BLUSH, BRONZER AND HIGHLIGHTER
Today I am excited to share with some brand new releases from the gorgeous brand PONi Cosmetics, the new PONi Unicorn Bronzer, Highligher and Blush, which were launched in the beginning of this month..
If you're not familiar with PONi Cosmetics, let me quickly tell you that it is an incredible cruelty free Australian brand that is really a must try. I have previously talked about some of their gorgeous products, including the Contouring Kit and the White Knight Mascara, which you can see here
Now, let's get onto the new products, starting with the PONi Cosmetics Candy Blush. This pressed ombre powder blush has shades ranging from a gorgeous hot matte pink to a soft shimmery peach. The hot pink side may look a little dark and frightening but it gives the most stunning flushed soft pink cheeks, while the peachy coral shade has a beautiful shimmer that looks stunning too and is very flattering - so in reality you get not just one blush, but actually three.... A hot pink matte one, a peach coral shimmery one, of course, you can swirl it all together for a shade that is medium pink with just a touch of shimmer and a lovely glow. Absolutely gorgeous. The shades are very pigmented, and blends easily too.
Next up is the PONi Cosmetics Chocolate Bronzer, which also is a pressed ombre powder that ranges from light to dark bronze, that is semi-matte in one side and has more shimmer in the other end. It gives the skin a gorgeous natural bronzed glow, without looking too shimmery, or too orange either. The shades are great to use for contouring too, so a great multi-tasking product too. Like the blush, it is also very pigmented and applies and blends easily and beautifully, giving you a gorgeous natural look.
Finally, there's the PONi Cosmetics Champagne Highlighter, is a pressed ombre powder in a golden shade that varies from low shimmer and slightly lighter shade in one end to high shimmer and slightly darker shade in the other end. In the fear of sounding repetitive, this too is a gorgeous and very pigmented highlighter, so you only need the tiniest sweep across the face for a natural glowing and radiant look, though, again, you can build up the intensity for a night out. I also love that it is not too shimmery I feel that often makes my combination skin look greasier, but rather it has a more subtle sheen.
I really love how these powders have all been designed so that they're ombre with different intensities at either end of the product, as it simply makes the products non only multi-tasking, but also so much more versatile and better suited for a wider range of skin tones as well as tastes.
I of course also have to mention the beautiful packaging, the rose gold compacts, which all have internal mirrors, and a purple unicorn icon printed on top of the lid. Just stunning, and right on trend too.
So I think it's quite obvious to say that I absolutely love this PONi Cosmetics Unicorn collection, as the products not only look amazing, it also feels incredible to wear too. Definitely worth checking out.
PONi Cosmetics Unicorn Candy Blush - RRP: $40 / 7.14g
PONi Cosmetics Unicorn Chocolate Bronzer - RRP: $40 / 7.14g
PONi Cosmetics Unicorn Champagne Highlighter - RRP: $40 / 7.14g
Available from PONi Cosmetics, The Beauty Drawers, Makeup Cartel and RY
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If you're not familiar with PONi Cosmetics, let me quickly tell you that it is an incredible cruelty free Australian brand that is really a must try. I have previously talked about some of their gorgeous products, including the Contouring Kit and the White Knight Mascara, which you can see here
Now, let's get onto the new products, starting with the PONi Cosmetics Candy Blush. This pressed ombre powder blush has shades ranging from a gorgeous hot matte pink to a soft shimmery peach. The hot pink side may look a little dark and frightening but it gives the most stunning flushed soft pink cheeks, while the peachy coral shade has a beautiful shimmer that looks stunning too and is very flattering - so in reality you get not just one blush, but actually three.... A hot pink matte one, a peach coral shimmery one, of course, you can swirl it all together for a shade that is medium pink with just a touch of shimmer and a lovely glow. Absolutely gorgeous. The shades are very pigmented, and blends easily too.
Next up is the PONi Cosmetics Chocolate Bronzer, which also is a pressed ombre powder that ranges from light to dark bronze, that is semi-matte in one side and has more shimmer in the other end. It gives the skin a gorgeous natural bronzed glow, without looking too shimmery, or too orange either. The shades are great to use for contouring too, so a great multi-tasking product too. Like the blush, it is also very pigmented and applies and blends easily and beautifully, giving you a gorgeous natural look.
Finally, there's the PONi Cosmetics Champagne Highlighter, is a pressed ombre powder in a golden shade that varies from low shimmer and slightly lighter shade in one end to high shimmer and slightly darker shade in the other end. In the fear of sounding repetitive, this too is a gorgeous and very pigmented highlighter, so you only need the tiniest sweep across the face for a natural glowing and radiant look, though, again, you can build up the intensity for a night out. I also love that it is not too shimmery I feel that often makes my combination skin look greasier, but rather it has a more subtle sheen.
I really love how these powders have all been designed so that they're ombre with different intensities at either end of the product, as it simply makes the products non only multi-tasking, but also so much more versatile and better suited for a wider range of skin tones as well as tastes.
I of course also have to mention the beautiful packaging, the rose gold compacts, which all have internal mirrors, and a purple unicorn icon printed on top of the lid. Just stunning, and right on trend too.
So I think it's quite obvious to say that I absolutely love this PONi Cosmetics Unicorn collection, as the products not only look amazing, it also feels incredible to wear too. Definitely worth checking out.
PONi Cosmetics Unicorn Candy Blush - RRP: $40 / 7.14g
PONi Cosmetics Unicorn Chocolate Bronzer - RRP: $40 / 7.14g
PONi Cosmetics Unicorn Champagne Highlighter - RRP: $40 / 7.14g
Available from PONi Cosmetics, The Beauty Drawers, Makeup Cartel and RY
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21 August 2017
PRODUCT REVIEW: BARRY M COSMIC LIGHTS, CHISEL CHEEKS, READY SET SMOOTH AND MOLTEN METALS
One of those brands fairly new to me is Barry M, so when a selection of their best-sellers landed on my door step, I naturally squealed a little...
Lets start with the Barry M Cosmic Lights Highlighting Palette. This pretty blue and purple cardboard palette contains 6 shades, four creams and two powders, with the creams to the very left and right, and the two powders in the centre. It also comes with a large mirror inside the lid.
The top powder has a pretty pink shade in the pan, and is quite glittery, while the one below is a very pale pink in the pan, but once applied it has an iridescent blue shimmer, which is very pretty, but sadly is not quite for me. Then there's the cream shades, the top left one is a pale pink, which ha a lovely natural sheen on the skin, while the one below, an even paler pink, has an almost purple iridescent sheen, which again, I am not too fond of. Moving to the very right, the top shade is a mid-brown shade, which when applied has a gorgeous golden shimmery look, while the bottom shade, a pale peachy-beige shade has a pale shimmery look, though still with golden and silver flecks.
Common for all the shades, creams or powders are that they are very pigmented, so you'll need to apply sparingly. Again, i am sadly not too keen on the blue effect, so my fave shades are the two more neutral and golden shades to the right of the palette, the darker one will be perfect on tanned skin, while the paler one, great for winter pale skin.
Anyway, these highlighting shades are great to use pretty much anywhere you like above your makeup, on the cheekbones, cupid’s bow and brow bones, or even on the decolletage or shoulders for a more luminous and radiant finish on a special night out. And considering the fairly large pans, and the high pigmentation, this palette is great value.
Then there's Barry M Chisel Cheeks Contour Kit, which is palette that contains three pressed powders for the perfect shaped and defined cheeks. The kit contains a light powder to highlight, a bronzer to warm, and a dark powder to sculpt the cheeks.
The palest shade is a slightly yellow tinged ivory shade that helps brighten and add light to the shade. The middle shade is a warm medium brown shade to add warmth to the face, and finally, to the right, a deeper and more grey-toned brown shade to shade to contour the face. All the powders are shades are matte, but with just a touch of sheen, which I quite like, and they are also pigmented, and easy to apply and blend with a large brush. For my medium beige skin tone the first two shades are ideal, while the last one is a tad too dark. Like the Highlighting Palette, this Contour Kit comes in a cardboard packaging that is convenient and easy to use and I like that inside the lid, where there would usually be a mirror, there how-to illustrations, to make it easy for everyone to use. Again, this is great value for money considering the high quality of this palette, so if you're after a budget contouring kit, this is really a great kit, worth checking out.
Next is the Barry M Ready Set Smooth Loose Setting Powder, which is a white very fine translucent powder that helps set your makeup, and give it a flawless and brightened smoother soft-focus finish. It also contains oil absorbing ingredients to stop the shine and mattify the skin and create a flawless, light-weight finish that’s suitable for all skin tones. This is intended to be applied over foundation. The powder comes in a little jar with an internal mirror and a sponge applicator, so its easy to apply on the go if you wish - though personally I do prefer to apply with a large powder brush. Having combination skin prone to shine by mid day, this is such a great powder, as it really does make my skin look shine-free for longer.
Finally, there's the Barry M Molten Metal Nail polish, which promises chrome effect shades with mirror shine foil finish that will look shiny for days. I tried in the shade Blue Glacier, which is a pale grey-blue shade with lots of tiny silver shimmer, and once applied, it really has a gorgeous shiny finish, with a colour that seems to change, depending on the light. Two coats did a good job, but for the perfect solid finish, I do feel that I need three coats. As the polish is so shiny, a top coat really isn't necessary, but obviously, it will extend the wear of the polish by a few days if you do add one. A gorgeous shade with a beautiful finish that you can only love!
Barry M Cosmic Lights Highlighter Palette - RRP: $18.95 / 4 x 2.8g cream, 2 x 3.6g powder
Barry M Chisel Cheeks Contour Kit - RRP: $16.95 / 7.5g
Barry M Ready Set Smooth - RRP: $14.95 / 5.2g
Barry M Molten Metal Nail Paint - RRP: $8.95 / 10ml
Available from BeautyNext
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Lets start with the Barry M Cosmic Lights Highlighting Palette. This pretty blue and purple cardboard palette contains 6 shades, four creams and two powders, with the creams to the very left and right, and the two powders in the centre. It also comes with a large mirror inside the lid.
The top powder has a pretty pink shade in the pan, and is quite glittery, while the one below is a very pale pink in the pan, but once applied it has an iridescent blue shimmer, which is very pretty, but sadly is not quite for me. Then there's the cream shades, the top left one is a pale pink, which ha a lovely natural sheen on the skin, while the one below, an even paler pink, has an almost purple iridescent sheen, which again, I am not too fond of. Moving to the very right, the top shade is a mid-brown shade, which when applied has a gorgeous golden shimmery look, while the bottom shade, a pale peachy-beige shade has a pale shimmery look, though still with golden and silver flecks.
Common for all the shades, creams or powders are that they are very pigmented, so you'll need to apply sparingly. Again, i am sadly not too keen on the blue effect, so my fave shades are the two more neutral and golden shades to the right of the palette, the darker one will be perfect on tanned skin, while the paler one, great for winter pale skin.
Anyway, these highlighting shades are great to use pretty much anywhere you like above your makeup, on the cheekbones, cupid’s bow and brow bones, or even on the decolletage or shoulders for a more luminous and radiant finish on a special night out. And considering the fairly large pans, and the high pigmentation, this palette is great value.
Then there's Barry M Chisel Cheeks Contour Kit, which is palette that contains three pressed powders for the perfect shaped and defined cheeks. The kit contains a light powder to highlight, a bronzer to warm, and a dark powder to sculpt the cheeks.
The palest shade is a slightly yellow tinged ivory shade that helps brighten and add light to the shade. The middle shade is a warm medium brown shade to add warmth to the face, and finally, to the right, a deeper and more grey-toned brown shade to shade to contour the face. All the powders are shades are matte, but with just a touch of sheen, which I quite like, and they are also pigmented, and easy to apply and blend with a large brush. For my medium beige skin tone the first two shades are ideal, while the last one is a tad too dark. Like the Highlighting Palette, this Contour Kit comes in a cardboard packaging that is convenient and easy to use and I like that inside the lid, where there would usually be a mirror, there how-to illustrations, to make it easy for everyone to use. Again, this is great value for money considering the high quality of this palette, so if you're after a budget contouring kit, this is really a great kit, worth checking out.
Next is the Barry M Ready Set Smooth Loose Setting Powder, which is a white very fine translucent powder that helps set your makeup, and give it a flawless and brightened smoother soft-focus finish. It also contains oil absorbing ingredients to stop the shine and mattify the skin and create a flawless, light-weight finish that’s suitable for all skin tones. This is intended to be applied over foundation. The powder comes in a little jar with an internal mirror and a sponge applicator, so its easy to apply on the go if you wish - though personally I do prefer to apply with a large powder brush. Having combination skin prone to shine by mid day, this is such a great powder, as it really does make my skin look shine-free for longer.
Finally, there's the Barry M Molten Metal Nail polish, which promises chrome effect shades with mirror shine foil finish that will look shiny for days. I tried in the shade Blue Glacier, which is a pale grey-blue shade with lots of tiny silver shimmer, and once applied, it really has a gorgeous shiny finish, with a colour that seems to change, depending on the light. Two coats did a good job, but for the perfect solid finish, I do feel that I need three coats. As the polish is so shiny, a top coat really isn't necessary, but obviously, it will extend the wear of the polish by a few days if you do add one. A gorgeous shade with a beautiful finish that you can only love!
Barry M Cosmic Lights Highlighter Palette - RRP: $18.95 / 4 x 2.8g cream, 2 x 3.6g powder
Barry M Chisel Cheeks Contour Kit - RRP: $16.95 / 7.5g
Barry M Ready Set Smooth - RRP: $14.95 / 5.2g
Barry M Molten Metal Nail Paint - RRP: $8.95 / 10ml
Available from BeautyNext
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26 July 2017
PRODUCT REVIEW: PUR COSMETICS LOVE YOUR SELFIE 2 FACE PALETTE
As a beauty fanatic I love trying out and discovering new brands - and only recently I came across PÜR Cosmetics, and tested out their Best Sellers Kit (which you can read all about here), and as their Cushion Foundation, Bronzer and Strobe Palette (which you can read all about here) - and I really loved their products - so needless to say that when the PÜR Cosmetics Love Your Selfie 2 Face Palette landed on my desk, I was naturally very excited.
If you're not familiar with PÜR Cosmetics, you seriously should get acquainted. The U.S mineral makeup range has the underlying goal of making products formulated with good-for-your-skin ingredients that not only help cover skin imperfections but also help correct its overall appearance.
PÜR Cosmetics Love Your Selfie 2 Face Palette is a compact that is loaded with 13 of PÜR's best-selling products including;
In short, this palette contains everything you'll need to take you from desk to dinner, and it even contains a how-to cards, with ideas for both day-time and night-time looks.
Starting with eye shadows, are in a range of offers a very wearable neutral shades, as well as a few deeper and more shimmery shades perfect for night time. There are shades for base, for the crease, shimmery shades to enhance and highlight, and deeper colours to add intensity and drama. The shades are all very smooth and silky soft. They are also all quite pigmented and easy to apply and blend. They also wear well throughout the day, without settling into lines and creases, and with minimal fall out. The only shade I am not sure about is the burgundy shade 'Sketch', but other than that, all other shades are a perfect for someone like me, preferring muted neutral shades.
I have previously talked about the bronzer, which I really love (and you can read about here!), and while I am usually not fond of shimmery bronzers, I do love this Mineral Glow Bronzing Powder as it just has a tiny touch of sheen, giving your skin such a natural tanned look, making it look glowing and radiant. It is silky soft and easy to apply with a powder brush.
The Illuminating Powder in Photogenic is a pale pearly pinkish shade that leaves a lovely natural glow on the apples of your cheeks, while not being too shimmery or glittery, and it leaves your cheeks with a beautiful natural flushed look, perfect for winter-pale skin. The Baking Powder in Overexposed is a very pale dusty rose shade that is perfect for using on the top of the cheek bones. These three powders may not be intended for it, but you can naturally use these as eye shadows too.
Next is the Fully Charged Mascara, which contains among others a magnetic polymer matrix to lift and curl lashes. The large brush makes it easy to apply, and it separates the lashes nicely without any clumping, and just one coat gives a nice definition, length and curl great for day-time, while a few more coats adds more dramatic volume and length.
For the lips, there's the Lip Gloss in Silhouette, which is a medium mauve shade is perfect for day-time looks. It is quite pigmented and it applies smoothly with a beautiful shine, and it is infused wit a lip plumping technology that makes the lips appear fuller. It feels soft and creamy and moisturising on the lips, without being sticky. And because it is so pigmented, you can build it up to almost full intensity, or apply it more lightly for a more subtle look.
For night, there's the Lip Pencil in Focal Point which is a dark mauve shade which is absolutely stunning. It is soft and cream, and so easy to apply, and it leaves a gorgeous velvety matte finish on the lips, yet without feeling dry on the lips. The dark shade means that it has a good wear of several hours, and even when it fades, it does so evenly, leaving a nice stain on the lips.
This is really a very versatile palette, and it includes all the basics you need, plus a few extras that allow you to transform your makeup look from day to night. All the products are of high quality and very pigmented and feel so lovely to use and wear.
The actual palette is slightly bulky, which is however necessary to make room for the lip pencil, lip gloss and mascara, but does mean that you may find it too big for the handbag for everyday use. Personally I am rarely one for applying makeup on the go, so for me, it will be to be used at home, or take with me when travelling, for which I find it absolutely perfect.
All the products are really lovely and of such high quality, and considering the amount of products that you get, this is extremely well priced, so I highly recommend you check out this palette. Personally I also really liked the mascara which I can imagine repurchasing, as well as I really liked the lip pencil, and would love to explore more different shades.
PÜR Cosmetics Love Your Selfie 2 Face Palette - RRP: $62
Available from select MYER Stores.
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PÜR Cosmetics Love Your Selfie 2 Face Palette is a compact that is loaded with 13 of PÜR's best-selling products including;
- Illuminating Highlighter in Photogenic, 2.2g
- Mineral Glow Bronzing Powder in Composition, 2.2g
- Baking Powder in Overexposed, 2.2g
- 8 eye shadows, including 2 matte, 6 shimmery 1g each
- Lip Gloss in Silhouette - Deluxe sample, 3.9g
- Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Focal Point, 1.9g
- Fully Charged Mascara - Deluxe sample, 5ml
In short, this palette contains everything you'll need to take you from desk to dinner, and it even contains a how-to cards, with ideas for both day-time and night-time looks.
Starting with eye shadows, are in a range of offers a very wearable neutral shades, as well as a few deeper and more shimmery shades perfect for night time. There are shades for base, for the crease, shimmery shades to enhance and highlight, and deeper colours to add intensity and drama. The shades are all very smooth and silky soft. They are also all quite pigmented and easy to apply and blend. They also wear well throughout the day, without settling into lines and creases, and with minimal fall out. The only shade I am not sure about is the burgundy shade 'Sketch', but other than that, all other shades are a perfect for someone like me, preferring muted neutral shades.
I have previously talked about the bronzer, which I really love (and you can read about here!), and while I am usually not fond of shimmery bronzers, I do love this Mineral Glow Bronzing Powder as it just has a tiny touch of sheen, giving your skin such a natural tanned look, making it look glowing and radiant. It is silky soft and easy to apply with a powder brush.
The Illuminating Powder in Photogenic is a pale pearly pinkish shade that leaves a lovely natural glow on the apples of your cheeks, while not being too shimmery or glittery, and it leaves your cheeks with a beautiful natural flushed look, perfect for winter-pale skin. The Baking Powder in Overexposed is a very pale dusty rose shade that is perfect for using on the top of the cheek bones. These three powders may not be intended for it, but you can naturally use these as eye shadows too.
Next is the Fully Charged Mascara, which contains among others a magnetic polymer matrix to lift and curl lashes. The large brush makes it easy to apply, and it separates the lashes nicely without any clumping, and just one coat gives a nice definition, length and curl great for day-time, while a few more coats adds more dramatic volume and length.
For the lips, there's the Lip Gloss in Silhouette, which is a medium mauve shade is perfect for day-time looks. It is quite pigmented and it applies smoothly with a beautiful shine, and it is infused wit a lip plumping technology that makes the lips appear fuller. It feels soft and creamy and moisturising on the lips, without being sticky. And because it is so pigmented, you can build it up to almost full intensity, or apply it more lightly for a more subtle look.
For night, there's the Lip Pencil in Focal Point which is a dark mauve shade which is absolutely stunning. It is soft and cream, and so easy to apply, and it leaves a gorgeous velvety matte finish on the lips, yet without feeling dry on the lips. The dark shade means that it has a good wear of several hours, and even when it fades, it does so evenly, leaving a nice stain on the lips.
This is really a very versatile palette, and it includes all the basics you need, plus a few extras that allow you to transform your makeup look from day to night. All the products are of high quality and very pigmented and feel so lovely to use and wear.
The actual palette is slightly bulky, which is however necessary to make room for the lip pencil, lip gloss and mascara, but does mean that you may find it too big for the handbag for everyday use. Personally I am rarely one for applying makeup on the go, so for me, it will be to be used at home, or take with me when travelling, for which I find it absolutely perfect.
All the products are really lovely and of such high quality, and considering the amount of products that you get, this is extremely well priced, so I highly recommend you check out this palette. Personally I also really liked the mascara which I can imagine repurchasing, as well as I really liked the lip pencil, and would love to explore more different shades.
PÜR Cosmetics Love Your Selfie 2 Face Palette - RRP: $62
Available from select MYER Stores.
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10 July 2017
PRODUCT REVIEW: OTTOMAN3 BROW BONE HIGHLIGHTER AND BROW POWDER
Just a few years ago, brow products were relatively rare, but today with the trend towards larger and more natural brows, means that those of us who have spend years plucking our brows according past seasons trends, means we're not reaching for brow products on a daily basis. And as a consequence, more and more are popping up helping everyone achieve the perfect brows.
One of those new brands is Ottoman3. The brand not only has brow bars where you an go and get your brows professionally done - they also have a beautiful range you can purchase online or in their shops. I've been lucky to put a few products to the test..
I tried the Ottoman3 Brow Powder in the shade Rich Brown, which is a dark brown shade, and perfect for my dark brows. The powder has been designed to help fill in your brows for a more natural look without any harsh lines. It is easy to apply with the Ottoman3 Double Ended Brow Brush, using the angled brush to fill in the eye brow shape, before blending it all in and coming into shape with the bristled spoolie at the other end. This brush has the classic Ottoman3 design in white with gold details, and so easy to use.
The matte brow powder is very pigmented and light too, and it stays put all day, without smudging or fading, and all while looking so natural too. The Brow Powder comes in a little compact, which considering how little you'd need to use each time, is actually huge, so it will literally last you forever. But due to the shade of this, you can actually also use this as an eyeshadow too if you like . The white compact with the golden details is absolutely stunning and also comes with an internal mirror.
Then there's the Ottoman3 Brow Bone Highlighter, which is a thick crayon style pencil that is designed to define and highlight the brow bone for a more fresh and luminous look. The pen has a matte highlighter in one end and a shimmery in the other, so you can pick your preference. The matte gives a soft highlight look while the shimmery end gives you more of a dewy glow. Of course you can also use it elsewhere, as the dual ended pen makes it possible to highlight, shade, contour and define, so you can also use it to brighten the corner of your eyes, or as I have, even used it lightly as an eye shadow for a simple look. Or you can of course also use it cupids bow of your lips. The pen has a soft and creamy formula that makes it quick and easy to apply, and it blends easily and evenly into a natural look.
And that about this cute Ottoman3 Cosmetic Bag for storing all our makeup. The stunning white design with the signature gold trim and detail is just so divine, and the details has been inspired by the founders long haul flight overseas, touching up her makeup just before arrival, when a flight attendant commented "Touching Up before you Touch Down?', and I think we can all relate - I know I can! And with this cute bag, it means you can store all your essentials in a stylish way.
These products from Ottoman3 not only look amazing with their white and gold designs, they really are beautiful to use too, so be sure to go check out their products, you won't regret it.
Ottoman3 Brow Bone Highlighter - RRP: $26 / 3.34g
Ottoman3 Brow Powder - RRP: $32 / 4.3g
Ottoman3 Duo Brow Brush #1 - RRP: $18
Ottoman3 Makeup Bag - RRP: $22
Available from Ottoman3
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One of those new brands is Ottoman3. The brand not only has brow bars where you an go and get your brows professionally done - they also have a beautiful range you can purchase online or in their shops. I've been lucky to put a few products to the test..
I tried the Ottoman3 Brow Powder in the shade Rich Brown, which is a dark brown shade, and perfect for my dark brows. The powder has been designed to help fill in your brows for a more natural look without any harsh lines. It is easy to apply with the Ottoman3 Double Ended Brow Brush, using the angled brush to fill in the eye brow shape, before blending it all in and coming into shape with the bristled spoolie at the other end. This brush has the classic Ottoman3 design in white with gold details, and so easy to use.
The matte brow powder is very pigmented and light too, and it stays put all day, without smudging or fading, and all while looking so natural too. The Brow Powder comes in a little compact, which considering how little you'd need to use each time, is actually huge, so it will literally last you forever. But due to the shade of this, you can actually also use this as an eyeshadow too if you like . The white compact with the golden details is absolutely stunning and also comes with an internal mirror.
Then there's the Ottoman3 Brow Bone Highlighter, which is a thick crayon style pencil that is designed to define and highlight the brow bone for a more fresh and luminous look. The pen has a matte highlighter in one end and a shimmery in the other, so you can pick your preference. The matte gives a soft highlight look while the shimmery end gives you more of a dewy glow. Of course you can also use it elsewhere, as the dual ended pen makes it possible to highlight, shade, contour and define, so you can also use it to brighten the corner of your eyes, or as I have, even used it lightly as an eye shadow for a simple look. Or you can of course also use it cupids bow of your lips. The pen has a soft and creamy formula that makes it quick and easy to apply, and it blends easily and evenly into a natural look.
And that about this cute Ottoman3 Cosmetic Bag for storing all our makeup. The stunning white design with the signature gold trim and detail is just so divine, and the details has been inspired by the founders long haul flight overseas, touching up her makeup just before arrival, when a flight attendant commented "Touching Up before you Touch Down?', and I think we can all relate - I know I can! And with this cute bag, it means you can store all your essentials in a stylish way.
These products from Ottoman3 not only look amazing with their white and gold designs, they really are beautiful to use too, so be sure to go check out their products, you won't regret it.
Ottoman3 Brow Bone Highlighter - RRP: $26 / 3.34g
Ottoman3 Brow Powder - RRP: $32 / 4.3g
Ottoman3 Duo Brow Brush #1 - RRP: $18
Ottoman3 Makeup Bag - RRP: $22
Available from Ottoman3
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4 July 2017
PRODUCT REVIEW: NATIO BROW KIT AND HIGHLIGHTER DUO
Today I'm excited to be talking about Natio again… the other day I told you about the Natio limited edition release of the Naturally You Eye Shadow Palettes, which you can read more about here - and today I am excited to be telling you more about another of their recent new releases, the Natio Brow Kit and the Highlighter Duo.
The Natio Brow Kit is a little kit that contains everything you need for perfectly groomed and shaped brows, including Brow Powders, a Brow Wax, an Angled Brow Brush, Tweezers, Round Grooming Brush, and even a small mirror.
There's a light and a dark brow powder so there is one to fit most brow colours, and they are both quite pigmented and easy to build to the depth of shade you want. I only need to use the tiniest amount as I prefer a more subtle look, and I've been using the darker shade, which is a great fit for my dark brows. And the angled brush makes this super easy as you can create fine small lines to fill in your brows for a very natural look. And actually, you can also use these brow powders as both eye shadows and even eyeliner too, and who doesn’t look a good multi-tasking product.
Once filled in, the final step is to brush the colour through, style and tame the brows with the spoolie brush, and set everything in place with the clear wax.
This is such a great kit that really does contain everything you need. I love that it comes with all the tools, and that there's a small mirror in the compact too, but personally I'd never apply brow product on the go, so I won't really use the mirror. The tools are very useful, but also very small, - and as I do have longer-shafted brow tools myself, I do prefer to use those as I simply find it easier, but at least they are included so you're covered in you haven't got any yourself.
Then there's the Natio Highlighter Duo is a double-ended highlighter pencil, which can be used to add luminous glow. The pencil has a golden shimmery shade in one end and a pink shimmery shade in the other, and it is so soft and smooth to apply and easy to blend too. It can be used for so many things, including
In the inner corners of the eye, under the brows, on the bridge of the nose, top of the cheekbones or on the cupid’s bow for a healthy glow, or even as a subtle eye shadow, which I admit to also have done with both shades individually -and it stays put all day without fading or settling into creases.
As I expected, these product are really lovely, and of the usual high quality I've come to expect from Natio, so I definitely recommend that you check them out. For me, the highlight was probably the Highlighter Duo, simply because I love the fact that I can use it as an eyeshadow stick as well, but note that it is limited edition, so you best hurry if you want to get your hands on one.
Natio Brow Kit - RRP: $19.95
Natio Highlighter Duo - RRP: $17.95
Available from Myer, David Jones and select pharmacies
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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The Natio Brow Kit is a little kit that contains everything you need for perfectly groomed and shaped brows, including Brow Powders, a Brow Wax, an Angled Brow Brush, Tweezers, Round Grooming Brush, and even a small mirror.
There's a light and a dark brow powder so there is one to fit most brow colours, and they are both quite pigmented and easy to build to the depth of shade you want. I only need to use the tiniest amount as I prefer a more subtle look, and I've been using the darker shade, which is a great fit for my dark brows. And the angled brush makes this super easy as you can create fine small lines to fill in your brows for a very natural look. And actually, you can also use these brow powders as both eye shadows and even eyeliner too, and who doesn’t look a good multi-tasking product.
Once filled in, the final step is to brush the colour through, style and tame the brows with the spoolie brush, and set everything in place with the clear wax.
This is such a great kit that really does contain everything you need. I love that it comes with all the tools, and that there's a small mirror in the compact too, but personally I'd never apply brow product on the go, so I won't really use the mirror. The tools are very useful, but also very small, - and as I do have longer-shafted brow tools myself, I do prefer to use those as I simply find it easier, but at least they are included so you're covered in you haven't got any yourself.
Then there's the Natio Highlighter Duo is a double-ended highlighter pencil, which can be used to add luminous glow. The pencil has a golden shimmery shade in one end and a pink shimmery shade in the other, and it is so soft and smooth to apply and easy to blend too. It can be used for so many things, including
In the inner corners of the eye, under the brows, on the bridge of the nose, top of the cheekbones or on the cupid’s bow for a healthy glow, or even as a subtle eye shadow, which I admit to also have done with both shades individually -and it stays put all day without fading or settling into creases.
As I expected, these product are really lovely, and of the usual high quality I've come to expect from Natio, so I definitely recommend that you check them out. For me, the highlight was probably the Highlighter Duo, simply because I love the fact that I can use it as an eyeshadow stick as well, but note that it is limited edition, so you best hurry if you want to get your hands on one.
Natio Brow Kit - RRP: $19.95
Natio Highlighter Duo - RRP: $17.95
Available from Myer, David Jones and select pharmacies
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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28 June 2017
PRODUCT REVIEW: YOUNGBLOOD MINERAL COSMETICS
One of those brands that I have long had my eyes on, has been Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics, so when a selection of their newest products landed on my desk, I was naturally very excited putting them to the test.
I have only recently started to get more into mineral cosmetics, and this US mineral cosmetics brand is made with natural active botanicals. The products are also talc free and does not contain any ingredients that can irritate, clog pores or prevent the skin's natural healthy glow from shining through. In addition, the products are also eco-friendly and cruelty-free, which immediately give them bonus points.
Let's start with the Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics CC Perfecting Primer, which is nothing short of amazing. This is a serious multi-tasking product that is rich in peptides, and it not only helps minimise the appearance of uneven skin tone and texture and controlling shine throughout, while also blurring dark circles, uneven skin tone and redness. It has a super light formula that is so perfect for my combinations skin, and it is so easy to apply and blend, and it simply feels so lovely on the skin, making it feel so soft and smooth too leaving the skin with a beautiful satin matte finish. You can use it on its own if you're just after a light coverage, or as a priming base - and in that case following makeup apply so much easier, and stay put looking nice for so much longer. The primer is not cheap, but you only need a tiny amount, and seriously incredible, and without a doubt the best primer that I have used!!
Then there's the Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow Quad. I tried the Eternity, which contains 4 earthy shades in a combination of matte, pearl and shimmery finishes. The compact contains;
The Silken shade is perfect to use on the brow bone or inner corner for a touch of sheen, while the Quartz is great as a base shade. The Spice is great to use as a touch of glow, and the Mink on the outer corner and the lower lash line to define.
All the shades are soft and easy to apply and blend, and as they are very pigmented, it is also very easy to create an intense look. They can also be used both dry, or slightly damp for a more intense look, although personally they have enough intensity for me to only ever use them dry. They are made with rice starch and mica for a long wear, and are also free from perfumes and chemical dyes.
You can of course use them in any combination or individually on their own, but I really love every single shade in the compact, which is rare for me. And all these shades are so gorgeous, and perfect for a someone like me, preferring neutral and earthy shades. They come in a gorgeous and stylish black slimline compact with an internal mirror and a magnetic closure. It doesn't come with brushes included, but personally I don't mind, usually preferring to use my own anyway. The eye shadow compact is available in seven different shade combinations, so there's sure to be one that you like.
The Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Brow Artiste Sculpting Pencil, is an amazing double-ended brow tool. This pencil has a superfine angled tip that makes it so easy to fill in any gaps in your brows and make them appear more natural - which is essential for me, having gone through the 80s and 90s with a serious case of over-plucking!! This pencil immediately makes the brows look fuller, and I can then use the nifty spoolie brush in the other to both distribute and smudge the colour as well as comb them into shape, and thanks to the added wax, vitamin E and skin conditioners, it also helps my brows stay in place all day long. I also love that this pencil is smudge proof. It is available in three shades, and I tried the natural brunette, which is a perfect match for my medium brown brows.
Then there's the Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Illuminate Palette. This palette contains 6 different pearlescent cream shades that you can use for pretty much anything you like, from strobing, highlight blush, or contouring for a more radiant look. The palette contains the following shades;
Top Row;
But if you're not sure, the palette comes with a little instruction booklet to make everything so easy.
These cream shades are so light, and as it is an oil-free formula, it almost has a cream to powder formula. The shades are all very pigmented, and apply and blend so easily with you fingers, but you can of course also use a brush. I've enjoyed using these shades as highlights on my brow bones and top of my cheeks, the bronze to contour, and the pink and the apricot shades as a touch of flush on my cheeks, and I've even used a few of the shades on my lips for a touch of colour with a clear gloss on top. Or why not use a few as eye shadows. And regardless they wear well, without fading throughout the day, leaving my skin look radiant and glowing.
This is seriously a fantastic highlighting palette of such high quality The shade combination is so good that every single colour is a great match for my medium beige skin tone, so I will actually use every single shade. I also love the black leather-look compact with magnetic closure that is not only functional, but also looks so luxurious and stylish.
Finally, there's the Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Lipstick. These lipsticks made using candellila wax and sun flower oil for moisture and shine and they are also enriched with Vitamin E, and green tea extract to protect the lips and offer a conditioning yet non-sticky formula, and feels so gorgeous on the lips. They have a nice sheen and supposedly offer sheer colour, but personally I actually feel that they offer a quite good coverage, that you can build up to quite intense, although you can of course just blot it on if you're after just a touch of colour. Often moisturising lipsticks haven't got the longest of wear, but they do actually stay on for 3+ hours, which I find reasonable, and even when thy do fade, they leave a gorgeous stain behind. There are a massive 34 shades in the range, so definitely something for every taste and occasion. I tried the shade Envy, which is a gorgeous berry plum shade, perfect for both day and evening wear.
So there you go, a selection of Youngblood Mineral Cosmetic, all of which is so incredible - these products are so luxurious and beautiful to use and wear, that it's impossible to not to love it all - I know I do, and that I'll be reaching for these product again and again over the coming months - and the product range is so huge, so I certainly wouldn’t mind adding a few more products to my collection, including some of their beautiful looking bronzers and blushes, foundations and concealers as well as a few more lip products wouldn’t go astray!! Definitely highly recommended.
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics CC Perfecting Primer - RRP: $54 / 20ml
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow Quad - RRP: $69.95 / 4g
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics The Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics - RRP: $39.95 / 0.25g
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Illuminate Palette - RRP: $89.95 / 6 x 2.2g
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Lipstick - RRP: $38 / 4g
Available from Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics and select stockists
* Some products may have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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I have only recently started to get more into mineral cosmetics, and this US mineral cosmetics brand is made with natural active botanicals. The products are also talc free and does not contain any ingredients that can irritate, clog pores or prevent the skin's natural healthy glow from shining through. In addition, the products are also eco-friendly and cruelty-free, which immediately give them bonus points.
Let's start with the Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics CC Perfecting Primer, which is nothing short of amazing. This is a serious multi-tasking product that is rich in peptides, and it not only helps minimise the appearance of uneven skin tone and texture and controlling shine throughout, while also blurring dark circles, uneven skin tone and redness. It has a super light formula that is so perfect for my combinations skin, and it is so easy to apply and blend, and it simply feels so lovely on the skin, making it feel so soft and smooth too leaving the skin with a beautiful satin matte finish. You can use it on its own if you're just after a light coverage, or as a priming base - and in that case following makeup apply so much easier, and stay put looking nice for so much longer. The primer is not cheap, but you only need a tiny amount, and seriously incredible, and without a doubt the best primer that I have used!!
Then there's the Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow Quad. I tried the Eternity, which contains 4 earthy shades in a combination of matte, pearl and shimmery finishes. The compact contains;
- Silken - a pale pink with a pearl finish (top left)
- Quartz - a dusty Pink with a matte finish (top right)
- Spice - an apricot/golden shade with a pearl finish (bottom left)
- Mink - a dark brown with a matte finish (bottom right)
The Silken shade is perfect to use on the brow bone or inner corner for a touch of sheen, while the Quartz is great as a base shade. The Spice is great to use as a touch of glow, and the Mink on the outer corner and the lower lash line to define.
All the shades are soft and easy to apply and blend, and as they are very pigmented, it is also very easy to create an intense look. They can also be used both dry, or slightly damp for a more intense look, although personally they have enough intensity for me to only ever use them dry. They are made with rice starch and mica for a long wear, and are also free from perfumes and chemical dyes.
You can of course use them in any combination or individually on their own, but I really love every single shade in the compact, which is rare for me. And all these shades are so gorgeous, and perfect for a someone like me, preferring neutral and earthy shades. They come in a gorgeous and stylish black slimline compact with an internal mirror and a magnetic closure. It doesn't come with brushes included, but personally I don't mind, usually preferring to use my own anyway. The eye shadow compact is available in seven different shade combinations, so there's sure to be one that you like.
The Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Brow Artiste Sculpting Pencil, is an amazing double-ended brow tool. This pencil has a superfine angled tip that makes it so easy to fill in any gaps in your brows and make them appear more natural - which is essential for me, having gone through the 80s and 90s with a serious case of over-plucking!! This pencil immediately makes the brows look fuller, and I can then use the nifty spoolie brush in the other to both distribute and smudge the colour as well as comb them into shape, and thanks to the added wax, vitamin E and skin conditioners, it also helps my brows stay in place all day long. I also love that this pencil is smudge proof. It is available in three shades, and I tried the natural brunette, which is a perfect match for my medium brown brows.
Then there's the Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Illuminate Palette. This palette contains 6 different pearlescent cream shades that you can use for pretty much anything you like, from strobing, highlight blush, or contouring for a more radiant look. The palette contains the following shades;
Top Row;
- Pink - for cheeks and lips
- Pearl - as a highlighter, or on top of your blush
- Natural - as a highlighter or to contour
- Bronze - to contour or as bronzer or blush
- Gold - to contour or as bronzer or blush
- Peach - for cheeks and lips
But if you're not sure, the palette comes with a little instruction booklet to make everything so easy.
These cream shades are so light, and as it is an oil-free formula, it almost has a cream to powder formula. The shades are all very pigmented, and apply and blend so easily with you fingers, but you can of course also use a brush. I've enjoyed using these shades as highlights on my brow bones and top of my cheeks, the bronze to contour, and the pink and the apricot shades as a touch of flush on my cheeks, and I've even used a few of the shades on my lips for a touch of colour with a clear gloss on top. Or why not use a few as eye shadows. And regardless they wear well, without fading throughout the day, leaving my skin look radiant and glowing.
This is seriously a fantastic highlighting palette of such high quality The shade combination is so good that every single colour is a great match for my medium beige skin tone, so I will actually use every single shade. I also love the black leather-look compact with magnetic closure that is not only functional, but also looks so luxurious and stylish.
Finally, there's the Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Lipstick. These lipsticks made using candellila wax and sun flower oil for moisture and shine and they are also enriched with Vitamin E, and green tea extract to protect the lips and offer a conditioning yet non-sticky formula, and feels so gorgeous on the lips. They have a nice sheen and supposedly offer sheer colour, but personally I actually feel that they offer a quite good coverage, that you can build up to quite intense, although you can of course just blot it on if you're after just a touch of colour. Often moisturising lipsticks haven't got the longest of wear, but they do actually stay on for 3+ hours, which I find reasonable, and even when thy do fade, they leave a gorgeous stain behind. There are a massive 34 shades in the range, so definitely something for every taste and occasion. I tried the shade Envy, which is a gorgeous berry plum shade, perfect for both day and evening wear.
So there you go, a selection of Youngblood Mineral Cosmetic, all of which is so incredible - these products are so luxurious and beautiful to use and wear, that it's impossible to not to love it all - I know I do, and that I'll be reaching for these product again and again over the coming months - and the product range is so huge, so I certainly wouldn’t mind adding a few more products to my collection, including some of their beautiful looking bronzers and blushes, foundations and concealers as well as a few more lip products wouldn’t go astray!! Definitely highly recommended.
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics CC Perfecting Primer - RRP: $54 / 20ml
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow Quad - RRP: $69.95 / 4g
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics The Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics - RRP: $39.95 / 0.25g
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Illuminate Palette - RRP: $89.95 / 6 x 2.2g
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Lipstick - RRP: $38 / 4g
Available from Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics and select stockists
* Some products may have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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22 May 2017
PRODUCT REVIEW: PUR COSMETICS AIR PERFECTION CC CUSHION FOUNDATION, STROBE PALETTE AND MINERAL GLOW
As a beauty fanatic I love trying out and discovering new brands - and recently I came across PUR Cosmetics, and tested out their Best Sellers Kit (which you can read all about here), and really loved their products - so needless to say that when some of their newer releases landed on my desk, I was naturally very excited.
If you're not familiar with PUR Cosmetics, then you must know that it is a U.S mineral makeup range that harsh underlying purpose of making products formulated with good-for-your-skin ingredients that not only help cover skin imperfections but also help correct its overall appearance.
First up there's the PUR Cosmetics Air Perfection CC Cushion Foundation. This foundation has a massive SPF50, which you can only applaud it for when you live in a country like Australia. The actual foundation is infused with anti-ageing amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and advanced botanical problem solvers, and also contains Brazil Babassu Oil to soften and soothe irritated skin for a soft, dewy complexion.
The foundation has an extremely light mousse-like texture, and the included sponge makes it so easy to apply and blend. It gives the skin a sheer coverage, as you'd expect from a CC Foundation, but it can easily be build up to a medium coverage, while still looking very natural. This means that it does cover minor redness and pigmentation, although I do fee the need to use a concealer to cover the dark circles under my eyes, and larger areas of darker pigmentation. The actual foundation comes in a white compact with an internal mirror, and as such it looks like most other cushion foundations. It has a lovely, but subtle floral fragrance that you can only love.
Overall I really love this Air Perfection CC Cushion Foundation, it really is light as air, and as it also gives the skin a lovely matte finish, it is perfect for my combination skin too, also because it doesn’t contain any petroleum-based oils that can clog up the pores. My skin also loves the fact that while it does contain hydrating properties, it is still so light that it doesn’t make my skin look shiny or oily throughout the day. This is the perfect foundation for a casual every day makeup. At $59 it is at the higher end of the scale for a foundation - but then again, it actually comes with a full sized bonus refill, which then suddenly makes it very well priced.
Next there's the PUR Cosmetics Mineral Glow Bronzer, which like all other PUR products, is no ordinary bronzer. You see, this bronzer has added shea butter to help soothe and moisturise the skin, along with ceratin complex, AHA and retinol to help add hydrating ceramides to the skin and help to smooth lines and wrinkles. Normally I don't like shimmery bronzers - mainly because I find they are often too glittery, plus they make my combination skin look shiny and consequently greasy, so I was a little wary when I saw this bronzer. But I was pleasantly surprised. This bronzer gives the most gorgeous natural tan and healthy looking glow, and without looking orange or fake. It is super easy to apply and blend and works perfectly for contouring too. It goes on sheer, but you can easily build up the intensity if you like. It simply gives you the most gorgeous radiant glow.
Finally, there's the PUR Cosmetics Sun-Kissed Strobe Palette. This gorgeous palette is quite different in packaging to the other products - I mean, the cushion compact is white, the bronzer silver, yet this palette comes in a sleek, slim black and gold compact with a magnetic closure and internal mirror and it simply that oozes luxury - and hence, without a doubt, my favourite packaging of the three. And I never can resist beautifully packaged products.
The palette contains three iridescent highlighting shades to illuminate, define and flatter your face and achieve the perfectly strobed look. The shades are light and creamy and all super concentrated, so you only need the tiniest amount. And they simply glide onto your skin, quickly and easily, and are super fast to blend seamlessly too, giving you such a gorgeous illuminated buildable dewy glow.
The palette contains three complementary self-setting cream-to-powder shades, Aurora, Solar, and Dusk. Aurora is the palest shade, a warm beige shade, while Solar is a dusty rosy pink shade, and Dusk is a golden bronze shade.
The shades can be used to high points of the face, such as top of the cheeks, brow bone, or above the cupids bow for an instant glow. I have a medium beige skin tone, and these shades all work so well with my skin tone, but I believe the shades will work well with most skin tones as the shades simply melt onto the skin, and simply leave the skin looking more radiant and glowing, without depositing too much colour.
So yet again I am super impressed with these products from PUR Cosmetics. They are simply of such high quality and I love the fact that they contain skin caring ingredients as well. Definitely highly recommended.
PUR Cosmetics Air Perfection CC Cushion Foundation - RRP: $59 / 2 x 10ml
PUR Cosmetics Mineral Glow - RRP $42 / 12g
PUR Cosmetics Strobe Palette RRP $45 /
Available from select MYER Stores
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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If you're not familiar with PUR Cosmetics, then you must know that it is a U.S mineral makeup range that harsh underlying purpose of making products formulated with good-for-your-skin ingredients that not only help cover skin imperfections but also help correct its overall appearance.
First up there's the PUR Cosmetics Air Perfection CC Cushion Foundation. This foundation has a massive SPF50, which you can only applaud it for when you live in a country like Australia. The actual foundation is infused with anti-ageing amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and advanced botanical problem solvers, and also contains Brazil Babassu Oil to soften and soothe irritated skin for a soft, dewy complexion.
The foundation has an extremely light mousse-like texture, and the included sponge makes it so easy to apply and blend. It gives the skin a sheer coverage, as you'd expect from a CC Foundation, but it can easily be build up to a medium coverage, while still looking very natural. This means that it does cover minor redness and pigmentation, although I do fee the need to use a concealer to cover the dark circles under my eyes, and larger areas of darker pigmentation. The actual foundation comes in a white compact with an internal mirror, and as such it looks like most other cushion foundations. It has a lovely, but subtle floral fragrance that you can only love.
Overall I really love this Air Perfection CC Cushion Foundation, it really is light as air, and as it also gives the skin a lovely matte finish, it is perfect for my combination skin too, also because it doesn’t contain any petroleum-based oils that can clog up the pores. My skin also loves the fact that while it does contain hydrating properties, it is still so light that it doesn’t make my skin look shiny or oily throughout the day. This is the perfect foundation for a casual every day makeup. At $59 it is at the higher end of the scale for a foundation - but then again, it actually comes with a full sized bonus refill, which then suddenly makes it very well priced.
Next there's the PUR Cosmetics Mineral Glow Bronzer, which like all other PUR products, is no ordinary bronzer. You see, this bronzer has added shea butter to help soothe and moisturise the skin, along with ceratin complex, AHA and retinol to help add hydrating ceramides to the skin and help to smooth lines and wrinkles. Normally I don't like shimmery bronzers - mainly because I find they are often too glittery, plus they make my combination skin look shiny and consequently greasy, so I was a little wary when I saw this bronzer. But I was pleasantly surprised. This bronzer gives the most gorgeous natural tan and healthy looking glow, and without looking orange or fake. It is super easy to apply and blend and works perfectly for contouring too. It goes on sheer, but you can easily build up the intensity if you like. It simply gives you the most gorgeous radiant glow.
Finally, there's the PUR Cosmetics Sun-Kissed Strobe Palette. This gorgeous palette is quite different in packaging to the other products - I mean, the cushion compact is white, the bronzer silver, yet this palette comes in a sleek, slim black and gold compact with a magnetic closure and internal mirror and it simply that oozes luxury - and hence, without a doubt, my favourite packaging of the three. And I never can resist beautifully packaged products.
The palette contains three iridescent highlighting shades to illuminate, define and flatter your face and achieve the perfectly strobed look. The shades are light and creamy and all super concentrated, so you only need the tiniest amount. And they simply glide onto your skin, quickly and easily, and are super fast to blend seamlessly too, giving you such a gorgeous illuminated buildable dewy glow.
The palette contains three complementary self-setting cream-to-powder shades, Aurora, Solar, and Dusk. Aurora is the palest shade, a warm beige shade, while Solar is a dusty rosy pink shade, and Dusk is a golden bronze shade.
The shades can be used to high points of the face, such as top of the cheeks, brow bone, or above the cupids bow for an instant glow. I have a medium beige skin tone, and these shades all work so well with my skin tone, but I believe the shades will work well with most skin tones as the shades simply melt onto the skin, and simply leave the skin looking more radiant and glowing, without depositing too much colour.
So yet again I am super impressed with these products from PUR Cosmetics. They are simply of such high quality and I love the fact that they contain skin caring ingredients as well. Definitely highly recommended.
PUR Cosmetics Air Perfection CC Cushion Foundation - RRP: $59 / 2 x 10ml
PUR Cosmetics Mineral Glow - RRP $42 / 12g
PUR Cosmetics Strobe Palette RRP $45 /
Available from select MYER Stores
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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22 April 2017
PRODUCT REVIEW: BELLABOX APRIL 2017
Another month has very quickly passed, and I've teamed up with Bellabox again for the second month in a row. I was very impressed with the contents of last months' box, my very first Bellabox ever, so was excited for this one to arrive. Here's what was in the Bellabox April 2017 box..
BB Summer Trio - Full Size (RRP: $9.95)
This is a small round compact containing three cream highlighters in three different shades. It has been created exclusively for Bellabox and supposedly there are different options, but I got one that contains a white shimmer, pale pink shimmer and a apricot shimmer shade. I have (naturally) never tried any of the Bellabox products before, so I don't really know what to think of the quality of this yet, but it does look lovely, and especially the apricot shade looks like something I’d usually wear.
Batiste Tropical Dry Shampoo - 50ml (RRP: $4.95 / 50ml)
I can't live without dry shampoo, and Batiste is without a doubt one of my favourite brands, as they are so affordable and smell amazing. This particular version has a gorgeous tropical coconutty scent that will make you day dream of an island holiday, and it will instantly freshen up your hair, while giving it body and smell amazing at the same time.
Avene Tolerance Extreme Cream - 5ml (RRP: $58.95 / 50ml)
This cream is offering intense moisture for dry, allergic and very sensitive skin. I don't really have either, but that said, my combination skin always tend to get a little drier as we head towards the winter months, and as I really do love the products from Avene, I still look forward to testing this one out.
Avene Tolerance Extreme Cleansing Lotion - 5ml (RRP: $58.95 / 50ml)
This is a no-rinse facial cleanser that is gentle while protecting and soothing the skin. I do generally prefer a foaming cleanser as I love splashing water in my face, but again, do look forward to trying this one out.
Nutraplus Barrier Hand Cream - 10ml (RRP: $7.50 / 50ml)
Winter has hardly hit, and my hands are already feeling it, and are so dry, so this couldn’t have come at a better time. It promises to help protect the hands by giving them an invisible protective barrier, to prevent dryness while keeping the hands moisturised and soft.
BONUS - Nutrimetics Nutri-Rich Hair Nourish Shampoo and Conditioner - Sachet samples, 10ml each
I have never tried any of the Nutrimetics hair products before, so I am looking forward to putting these to the test. Also because these are formulated to help protect and repair dry and damaged hair, while locking in moisture, so they are perfect for my long chemically treated hair.
So there you go, the contents of the April '17 Bellabox. And again I am quite impressed with both the variety and amount of samples in this box and not to mention quality. What I really like is that I will actually use every single item in the box, which makes it good value on its own, and at the same time, I get to try out Bellabox own brand, and more products from one of my fave French brands, Avene. I am also always on the lookout for treatment products for my long hair, and a hand cream never goes astray, and this one is the perfect size to pop into the handbag too!).
Another thing, and again Bellabox is still new to me, but compared to other subscription boxes where the contents is much the same for all subscribers in any given month (except for perhaps difference in colours of makeup products), Bellabox, from what I've noticed by reading other reviews over the past two months, contents seem to vary a lot more. And personally I actually like that. Yes, I've seen products in other peoples boxes I would have liked, but have received products myself I wouldn't swap in return. But what's more, as a subscriber, for me, one of the fun things about this type of boxes is the surprise element of what you'll find in your box - and with many people posting sneak peaks of their boxes, with other boxes that surprise will often be ruined before you get your box. But not with Bellabox!
$17.95 ($15.00+ $2.95 P&H) on a subscription plan, billed monthly, but you can cancel anytime.
Available from Bellabox
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BB Summer Trio - Full Size (RRP: $9.95)
This is a small round compact containing three cream highlighters in three different shades. It has been created exclusively for Bellabox and supposedly there are different options, but I got one that contains a white shimmer, pale pink shimmer and a apricot shimmer shade. I have (naturally) never tried any of the Bellabox products before, so I don't really know what to think of the quality of this yet, but it does look lovely, and especially the apricot shade looks like something I’d usually wear.
Batiste Tropical Dry Shampoo - 50ml (RRP: $4.95 / 50ml)
I can't live without dry shampoo, and Batiste is without a doubt one of my favourite brands, as they are so affordable and smell amazing. This particular version has a gorgeous tropical coconutty scent that will make you day dream of an island holiday, and it will instantly freshen up your hair, while giving it body and smell amazing at the same time.
Avene Tolerance Extreme Cream - 5ml (RRP: $58.95 / 50ml)
This cream is offering intense moisture for dry, allergic and very sensitive skin. I don't really have either, but that said, my combination skin always tend to get a little drier as we head towards the winter months, and as I really do love the products from Avene, I still look forward to testing this one out.
Avene Tolerance Extreme Cleansing Lotion - 5ml (RRP: $58.95 / 50ml)
This is a no-rinse facial cleanser that is gentle while protecting and soothing the skin. I do generally prefer a foaming cleanser as I love splashing water in my face, but again, do look forward to trying this one out.
Nutraplus Barrier Hand Cream - 10ml (RRP: $7.50 / 50ml)
Winter has hardly hit, and my hands are already feeling it, and are so dry, so this couldn’t have come at a better time. It promises to help protect the hands by giving them an invisible protective barrier, to prevent dryness while keeping the hands moisturised and soft.
BONUS - Nutrimetics Nutri-Rich Hair Nourish Shampoo and Conditioner - Sachet samples, 10ml each
I have never tried any of the Nutrimetics hair products before, so I am looking forward to putting these to the test. Also because these are formulated to help protect and repair dry and damaged hair, while locking in moisture, so they are perfect for my long chemically treated hair.
So there you go, the contents of the April '17 Bellabox. And again I am quite impressed with both the variety and amount of samples in this box and not to mention quality. What I really like is that I will actually use every single item in the box, which makes it good value on its own, and at the same time, I get to try out Bellabox own brand, and more products from one of my fave French brands, Avene. I am also always on the lookout for treatment products for my long hair, and a hand cream never goes astray, and this one is the perfect size to pop into the handbag too!).
Another thing, and again Bellabox is still new to me, but compared to other subscription boxes where the contents is much the same for all subscribers in any given month (except for perhaps difference in colours of makeup products), Bellabox, from what I've noticed by reading other reviews over the past two months, contents seem to vary a lot more. And personally I actually like that. Yes, I've seen products in other peoples boxes I would have liked, but have received products myself I wouldn't swap in return. But what's more, as a subscriber, for me, one of the fun things about this type of boxes is the surprise element of what you'll find in your box - and with many people posting sneak peaks of their boxes, with other boxes that surprise will often be ruined before you get your box. But not with Bellabox!
$17.95 ($15.00+ $2.95 P&H) on a subscription plan, billed monthly, but you can cancel anytime.
Available from Bellabox
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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28 March 2017
PRODUCT REVIEW: MARY KAY GLOWING FINISH ILLUMINATING STICKS
Today its all about some limited edition glow sticks, Mary Kay Glowing Finish Illuminating Sticks. These glow sticks are inspired by medals and come in three options, Gold, Bronze and Silver, and with their sheer colour give the skin a shimmering accent and radiance.
The illuminating sticks come in a wind-up stick, that is easy to pop into the handbag, and they are easy to apply and blend. They can be used on any area you'd like to highlight, such as across the tops of cheeks or temples, on eyelids, shoulders or décolletage.
The thee different shades can be used for different things, so you can actually use them at the same time too, if you wish. T
The Bronze shade is the darkest of the three, and my favuorite, and it is a slightly dark orangey brown shade with golden shimmer, and this one can also be used as a blush, or to contour. The Silver is the palest shade and has a bit of a rose-gold tinge, and good for using on top of the cheek bones or as a highlighter anywhere you want sheen, while the Gold is a pale golden shade with golden fine glitter, and can be used where you’d like a more sun-kissed look. All three can also be used on the eyes, on their own or as a base.
The illuminating sticks come in a wind-up stick, that is easy to pop into the handbag, and they are easy to apply and blend. They can be used on any area you'd like to highlight, such as across the tops of cheeks or temples, on eyelids, shoulders or décolletage.
The thee different shades can be used for different things, so you can actually use them at the same time too, if you wish. T
The Bronze shade is the darkest of the three, and my favuorite, and it is a slightly dark orangey brown shade with golden shimmer, and this one can also be used as a blush, or to contour. The Silver is the palest shade and has a bit of a rose-gold tinge, and good for using on top of the cheek bones or as a highlighter anywhere you want sheen, while the Gold is a pale golden shade with golden fine glitter, and can be used where you’d like a more sun-kissed look. All three can also be used on the eyes, on their own or as a base.
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| L-R: Bronze, Gold, Silver |
The small sticks have a very lightweight creamy formula that is easy to apply and blend, without looking greasy on the skin - and you can simply swipe them on straight from the stick and blend with your fingers, or of course also apply with a brush.
I would have liked the silver stick to be more silver, and the bronze stick slightly darker, but overall, I really like these, and love the fact that they are so small and easy to use, and I also love that they come in three different colour options, so you can use it for so many things, as well as it means that there is something for every skin tone too.
Mary Kay Glowing Finish Illuminating Sticks
Available from Mary Kay
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I would have liked the silver stick to be more silver, and the bronze stick slightly darker, but overall, I really like these, and love the fact that they are so small and easy to use, and I also love that they come in three different colour options, so you can use it for so many things, as well as it means that there is something for every skin tone too.
Mary Kay Glowing Finish Illuminating Sticks
Available from Mary Kay
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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