PRODUCT REVIEW: MARY KAY MAKEUP FAVOURITES

One brand that I find is totally underrated is Mary Kay. The products are only sold online or through consultants, which perhaps is a reason, but even so, the brand has so many amazing products. So today I am going to do a rundown on some of my favourite Mary Kay Makeup products..

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PRODUCT REVIEW: KAREN MURRELL NATURAL LIP LINERS

You may recall that I recently raved about some lipsticks from the brand Karen Murrell - but if you missed the feature, you can check it out here. The exciting news is that Karen Murrell has now launched some incredible natural Lip Liners to match the best of the brand's natural lipsticks.

In short, the Karen Murrell lipsticks are incredible. The lipsticks are made without any nasties, but using naturally derived ingredients only, including pigments enhanced with naturally derived titanium dioxide and iron oxides, with the brand philosophy that 'Nothing nasty touches my lips'.

Back onto the newly lunched lipliners - they are made from natural and nourishing ingredients including jojoba seed oil, candelilla, carnauba wax and Vitamin E, so they care for your lips and moisturise them as you use them. This means that these lipliners are also free from all nasties, and contain no coal tar, tricolsan, parabens, mineral oils or petrolium origin waxes or oils.

And they can be used either on their own, as a base or to define the lips prior to lipstick, helping to extend the wear of the lipstick and keep it in place, or they can be used on their own, all over the lips for a gorgeous matte finish, though personally I also love using them on their own too, with a slick of clear gloss on top.

The lip liners are so soft and smooth and apply and blend so easily, and they are so long wearing. I also love that they come with a nifty brush in one end to help make blending even easier.

There are five different shades of lip liners available, to match the most popular lipsticks from the range: 

• Cordovan Natural - a peachy-brown nude 
• Violet Mousse - a natural shade of peachy nude
• Coral Dawn - a brighter red-orange shade
• Camellia Morning - a dusty cerise pink 
• True Love - a signature red shade

I admit that I am not usually using a lip liner, which I really don't know why, as I love the result and look when I do, I think it mainly comes down to time restraints. That said, these lip liners have made me make an effort, both used in combination with lipstick, and certainly also on their own, which I've been really enjoying thanks to the gorgeous matte finish and the long wear.

The range of shades is gorgeous, and does cover the broad spectrum of shades, and individually each shade is very gorgeous. That said, always one for a good red lip, my favourite is naturally the shades True Love and Coral Dawn.

These lip lines really do complete and complement the incredible lipstick range, and I really recommend that you check both out, you wont be disappointed. I know I'll be reaching for both these and the lipsticks continuously from now on!


Karen Murrell Natural Lip Liners - RRP: $25 each
Available from Karen Murrell Online and select stockists in 21 countries around the world

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

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PRODUCT REVIEW: BOBBI BROWN TELLURIDE COLLECTION

Mid Last year Bobbi Brown launched a limited edition range called Telluride. I was kindly sent a few of the products for trial and feature - but sadly, just a few weeks later our newborn ended up at the Royal Children's Hospital where he was to stay the next 4.5 months. Blogging therefore, naturally took a backseat during this period, and review of these products simply had to wait... Until now..

The Telluride Collection was inspired by the warm tawny glow by the later afternoon sun in one of Bobbi Browns favourite destinations, Telluride, which is nestled amongst soaring mountains in Colorado. Each product in this collection is designed to deliver the gorgeous glow that the late afternoon sun in Telluride casts on the skin. Featuring the luminous shades of tawny nude, rose gold, and pink bronzy, this collection makes it easy to achieve that sought-after natural, sun-kissed glow.

The Telluride Collection includes among others;

Bobbi Brown Telluride Eye Palette

This palette contains sunset-inspired eye shadow shades that deliver a range of brilliant eye looks. Featuring seven earthy eye shadows in a variety of brown, soft blush, beige, rose and mauve hues, in a variety of both matte, shimmery and sparkling shades. In short, this pallet contains every hue needed to create the perfect neutral eye, both in subtle shades suitable for daytime wear, but also with darker shades so you can turn up the volume for a night out.

 

All the shades are incredibly soft and smooth and have a vey high pigmentation, so its easy to build up that intense look. The pallette is narrow and thin so its easy to pop into the handbag or cosmetic bag without taking up too much room. And I love that it features a full sized mirror and also a good quality Dual-Ended Eye Shadow/Eye Liner Brush for on-the-go application.

 

The shades in the palette includes; 

 

• Cream
• Woodrose
• Velvet Plum Metallic
• Blazing Star Sparkle
• Heather Rose Shimmer Wash 
• Antique Rose
• Smokey Brown

  

Bobbi Brown Telluride Shimmer Brick in Sunset Pink

 

Who doesn't love the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick. This edition in Sunset Pink contains shades that instantly gives the skin a pick-me-up shade by warming the complexion. The brick contains five different shades from a very pale nude peach, two different shades of rose, and two different shades of brown. And from you apply it all over your face, you immediately get a beautiful glow and radiance thanks to the ultrafine pure pearl pigments that reflect radiant and light. It is perfect for sweeping all over your face as well as shoulders and décolleté, but also works a treat used as an eyeshadow or even on your lips with a touch of clear gloss on top. A must-have in every makeup kit!

 

 

Bobbi Brown Telluride Lip Trio in Sunset Pink

 

The collection also contains a Lip Trio that includes a Sher Lip Colour, a Lip Pencil and a Lip Gloss, all in complementary shades, that makes it as simple and fool proof as 1-2-3, achieving that perfect polished lip look.

 

The Sunset Pink Lip Trio includes

  

• Sunset Pink Sheer Lip Color  
• Pink Guava Lip Pencil  
• Sunset Lip Gloss

  

These products have the perfect peachy pink shade that is perfect for use during summer. The Lipstick has the tiniest touch of shimmer and feels so beautiful and moisturising on the lips. In spite of its relative pale colour, it has a very good wear of a few hours, and when it does fade, it does so evenly, leaving a nice stain behind. The Sunset Lipgloss has a higher gloss finish, and can naturally be used both on its own, as well as on top of the lipstick, if you feel like you want the more intense colour, but with the gloss. Personally, however, I do prefer to use them individually. The lipliner, naturally matches both the lipstick and the lipgloss, and helps make both stay put longer all while making your pout looking full and perfect!

  

Overall this is an incredible collection, and I'm so in love with every single product, although the standout is the Eye Palette closely followed by the Shimmer Brick. I will cry the day I hit the pan of these products, as they are so beautiful wearable and of such a high quality, but hopefully by then, Bobbi Brown will have launch a new range of equally beautiful products.. Here's hoping!

  

Telluride Eye Palette - RRP: $95 

Telluride Shimmer Brick in Sunset Pink - RRP: $72

Telluride Lip Trio - $82

 

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

  

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PRODUCT REVIEW: VIOLET BOX MARCH 2015

So after being back on track with deliveries last month, the March Violet Box arrived yesterday, on the 1st April, so sadly really a little late to be classified a March Box. Anyway, here are my thoughts on this month’s box;

What They Say:

Violet Box brands promises to every month include 4-6 premium beauty and lifestyle samples from well-known and trusted Australian beauty brands as well as exciting new International brands, one in particular is a revolutionary product currently trending in New York and has been featured in Vogue and on the Today Show! 

RRP: You can subscribe to Violet Box for:

1 month – $22.95
3 months - $66.00
6 months - $130
12 months - $250

Available from Violet Box

What I Say:

As per usual this month the Violet Box comes in the typical slide-out box, with the grey and white swirly design that has been previously used. These were the goodies inside the box…

Biology Equilibrium Body Lotion No 304 – Sample, 30ml (RRP: $52/?)

 I have never heard of this brand before and it always excites me to try something new. This body lotion claims to fight free radical damage with antioxidants, boost the skin hyaluronic acid levels, and balance moisture to rejuvenate and restore radiance. The 30ml tube has a decent size to be able to use for a few goes, and I absolutely adore the fresh citrusy scent. I think I could quickly become addicted to this one!


Bioderma Sebium Foaming Gel – Sample, 15ml (RRP: $24.95/250ml)

This cleanser is specifically formulated for combination to oily and acne prone skin, so it is perfectly suited to my skin, so I do look forward to trying this one out.


Doucce Mineral Matte Lipstick in shade 903 – Full Size (RRP: $29.95)

Another brand I’ve never heard of, so again bonus points to Violet Box!! The mineral lipstick is infused with vitamin E and has SPF 10. The shade 903 is a lovely nude dusty rose shade, which I really love, and the type of shade I’d normally reach for. And it smells fantastic too, and how stunning is that silver packaging! It goes on matte and literally feels weightless on the lips. I can’t wait to see how long it will last on the lips.


Doucce Lip Definer in shade 456 – Full Size (RRP: $29.95)

As I think I’ve mentioned before, I know I really should, but for some reason I don’t tend to use lip liners! But in saying that, I love that this lip liner came in a shade that matches the lipstick, couldn’t be better.


Lonvitalite C8 Collagen Crystal Eye Mask – one pair (RRP: $32/6 pairs)

This is a gel eye mask that is designed to eliminate dark circles and fine lines under the eyes. I love these type of eye masks, they not only feel so cooling on the eye area, but makes such a difference instantly, so I cannot wait to put it to the test. Only issue is just finding the time to lie down and relax when I wear it!!

So there you go, the contents in the March Violet Box. Personally I find it is a fantastic box, as I like and will use every single product. In terms of value, it also far outweighs the $22.95 cost, the lipstick and the lip liner combined are worth almost $60!

As well as all the products seems specifically picked for my colours and skin type, I also love the inclusion of the new brands Biology and Doucce – to me the beauty box is all about discovering new products and brands, and this month Violet Box has managed to do just that! Well Done Violet Box, yet again you’ve managed to impress me!

*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

What do you think of the products in this Violet Box? Did you get this months’ box too? What did you think? And if not, would you consider subscribing?

And of course, as always, if you’d like to see an in-depth review of any of products in the box, leave me a comment below..
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PRODUCT REVIEW: LUST HAVE IT FEBRUARY 2015

It seems Lust Have It continues to have some shipping issues. The January edition arrived on the 20th February, and well, the February edition arrived yesterday, the 16th March, so sadly again still close to a month late. As I’ve mentioned before, If I was a paying subscriber, I would be disappointed, regardless of the amount of communication regarding the delay, but again, as the box has been sent to me as a PR sample, I really cannot complain. But I still have my fingers crossed that Lust Have It will get back on track soon with the shipping and that the March Box will arrive soon, before subscribers get too frustrated! Anyway, here are my thoughts on the February Lust Have It Box;

What They Say:

Lust Have It boxes regularly contains products worth $60+ for only $19.95/month! Monthly box filled with 5 to 6 premium beauty samples. Delivered to your home or work each month for you to try.

RRP: Lust Have It Box (monthly) RRP: $19.95, Eco Box (quarterly) RRP: $29.95 – but if you use my unique code LIFESTYLE at the checkout on the Lush Have It website, you are eligible for $5 off your first box from Lust Have It, and at the same time you’ll also be supporting Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter, as I will get a few dollars too if someone subscribes using this code.

Available from Lust Have It



What I Say:
Yet again the February goodies arrived in a see-through pink mesh bag, and these are the products in bag this month, and these were the products inside;

Ulta3 Plum Lip Liner – Full Size (RRP: $2.95)

This lip liner has a plum shade, which is right on trend for the autumn colours. I have to admit that I don’t often wear plum lipsticks – or use lipliners for that matter – yes, I know I really should! In saying that, I haven’t got this shade in my collection, so it certainly won’t go astray.



Natural Glamour 2GLO Line Treatment Concealer – Full Size (RRP: $27.95)

This is a dual ended product with a Line Treatment in one end, and a concealer in the other. It promises to both treat and hide flaws. The Line Treatment promises to tighten and moisturise the eye area, while the concealer covers any redness, dark circles under the eyes, and pigmentation. Again, this sounds perfect to me, and with a growing bump I rarely get a good night’s sleep these days, and consequently a little help under the eyes wouldn’t go astray – except, like the foundation, I received is in the medium shade, which unfortunately is a touch too dark for my skin tone.



Natural Glamour Illuminating Foundation SPF 15 – Full Size (RRP: $29.95/40ml)

This foundation promises a flawless glowing complexion with a radiant matte look. It also promises to conceal blemishes. I do get the odd breakout, and also have some scarring as well as increasing pregnancy pigmentation, so this sounds like the perfect foundation for me - if only I hadn’t received it in the Medium shade, which unfortunately is a tad too dark for my skin tone!



Designer Brands Black Liquid Eyeliner – Full Size (RRP: $8.99)

I always use black liquid eyeliner, so this one certainly won’t go astray. I have only tried a few products from Designer Brands, which considering their low price, have been surprisingly good in quality, so I cannot wait to put this one to the test.



Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant – Sample, 30ml (RRP: $33.00/118ml)

This Skin Perfecting Exfoliant claims to exfoliate both the skin’s surface and inside the pores, unclogging the pores and improving cell turnover. With combination skin prone to breakouts, this sounds pretty awesome to me, and I’d love to give this a trial, right now – but sadly, being pregnant, I cannot use it right now, so I will have to wait until after I’ve given birth. Bummer!!


So all in all, unfortunately I am personally not particularly impressed with this month’s box, simply because there really is only one product that I will be using on a regular basis, the liquid eye liner. The foundation and the concealer, would have really excited me, if only I had received colours that better matched my skin tone. Luckily I am sure that a friend will happily take those products from me, so they are not completely wasted.

But in saying that, the box does contain four full sized products, and one deluxe sample, so in that respect it is good value for money – and especially if the foundation and concealer shades are right for you. I do find it a shame, as I can only imagine that I am not the only one to receive products that I won’t be able to use – if only Lust Have It was able to customise their boxes when including products that are for specific skin tones, then it would be an absolute winner.

Fingers crossed that the March box will be a little more my style….

*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.


What do you think of this month’s Lust Have It Box? Are you subscribing, or considering subscribing? Any products you are particularly keen on? And as always, if you’d like to see full reviews of any of the products, do let me know..

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PRODUCT REVIEW: VIOLET BOX OCTOBER 2014

Yesterday afternoon the October Violet Box arrived on my door step, I know it isn’t early, but it feels like it as I have only just posted about last month’s box, which I know I did rather late due to being in Europe for a month. Anyway, thought that I’d try to get back on track by posting about this month’s box immediately, so here are my thoughts on the *October edition of the Violet Box;

What They Say:

Violet Box brands promises to every month include 4-6 premium beauty and lifestyle samples from well-known and trusted Australian beauty brands as well as exciting new International brands, one in particular is a revolutionary product currently trending in New York and has been featured in Vogue and on the Today Show!

RRP: You can subscribe to Violet Box for:

1 month – $22.95
3 months - $66.00
6 months - $130
12 months - $250

- Available from Violet Box



What I Say:

As last month, this month’s box arrived in a the new box design with the lose slide lid, and this is what was included in this month’s box:



Wotnot Facial Wipes for Oily/Sensitive Skin – Travel Pack (RRP $1.95/5 wipes)

Let me start by saying that I do like these facial wipes from Wotnot, but at the same time that it is very rare for me to use facial wipes. I simply prefer to use a facial cleanser and splash water in my face, so I only use them when I am travelling, or to remove makeup from my hand when I am swatching products for the blog. So that said, I am naturally not that excited about receiving these. Also because I feel that it is a repeat product. They have been included in countless boxes previously, so no surprise there either.



PHR Professional Haircare Recovery Leave-in Moisturiser – Sample, 15ml (RRP $39.95/125ml)

With long hair I use a lot of leave in moisturisers to keep my hair healthy, so I am excited about trialling a new one, and even more so from a brand that I have never heard of before. It contains a blend of natural ingredients including jojoba seed oil and keratin designed to seal in hydration in the hair. Sounds pretty good to me. Having said that, I am over sachet samples. You only get sufficient product for one or two goes, so hardly enough to form an opinion, and besides I find them so messy. So not really impressed.



Haughty Cosmetics Perfect Finish Lipgloss – Full Size (RRP $23/2.3g)

 

Another brand that I have never heard of before so that is exciting. I got the colour Pull it Together, which is a dark red shade. It is a quite lovely and it does feel nice on the lips. I also like that it is paraben free, and that 50% of the proceeds from the purchase goes towards preventing domestic violence (in the US, I assume, as that is where the lipstick is made!), so that is a nice touch too.



Designer Brands Eternal Colour Lipstick – Full Size (RRP $9.99)

I have previously heard of Designer Brands but not had the opportunity to trial the products. They are a budget friendly brand available from Priceline. I got the shade Rose Brown, which as the name suggests is a brownish rose shade which is very wearable, and actually the sort of colour that I often reach for..



Designer Brands Lip Pencil – Full Size (RRP $4.99)

 

I got the lip pencil in the shade Fuchsia Rose, which in itself is a good shade too, only problem is that I am very rarely using lip liners (I know, I should!), so I don’t really know what to do with this one!



Eslor Introductory Collection – Samples x 4 at 5ml each

I have heard of Eslor before but never tried any of their products, so I am excited to be able to. The four samples include Soothing Refiner & Cleanser, Botanical Peeling Gel, Chlorophyll Lifting Mask and Firming Collagen Day Cream.
The full sized products retail at between $36.95 and $85 so it is not a cheap brand, but still I have to say that I would much have preferred one product in a decent sized sample than all these smaller samples, as again, as mentioned above, I am over sachet samples.


So there you have it, the contents in this month’s Violet Box. So what is my verdict…. Blah!! Yeah, sadly I am not really impressed with the contents in this month’s box. Yes, it contains three full sized products, the lip gloss, lip stick and lip liner, but with two of these being from a budget brand, sadly it doesn’t blow me away. While most of the things won’t go astray, it is really only the Haughty Lipgloss that I am excited about, and the cost of that really only just covers the cost of the box, so not a huge bonus for me this month. Violet Box have delivered some amazing boxes in the past, and I have my fingers crossed that next month’s will be back on track again..

*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.


What do you think of the products of this month’s Violet Box? Did you get this months’ box too? What did you think? And if not, would you consider subscribing? Or unsubscribing…?

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GORGEOUS COSMETICS INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY



Did you see my recent post with the review of the Gorgeous Cosmetics? If not, I highly recommend that you check it out here, as those products are seriously gorgeous.

And the god news is that everything you see in that post, you’ve now got a chance to win. Yep, that is correct, you’ve got a chance to win an identical set to the products* that I have just posted about. Every.Single.Product! How massive is that! And this is an International Giveaway. Yep, that is right, this giveaway is open to all my lovely followers from both Australia, but also from around the big wide world.

 

So this is what can you win…

• Gorgeous Cosmetics 8 Pan Essential Eye Shades Palette: RRP AUD $89 – see it here
• Gorgeous Cosmetics 8 Pan Blush/Highlight Palette: RRP $89 – see it here 
• Gorgeous Cosmetics Medium Powder Brush #029: RRP $52 – see it here
• Gorgeous Cosmetics Liquid Lips in Allure: RRP $30 – see it here
• Gorgeous Cosmetics Lipstick in Persuasion: RRP $35 – see it here
• Gorgeous Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Red Carpet: RRP $25 – See it here

Which is products identical to what you see in the image above*, and this huge and amazing makeup pack will have a combined value of AUD$320 – How cool is that!!!!


Here are the rules of the giveaway, so please read them:

• The giveaway begins today, the 7th August 2014, and ends on the 15th September 2014.  
• This giveaway is open to INTERNATIONALLY
• You MUST follow The Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter by GFC and Bloglovin’
• You can also get additional entries by following the options in the Rafflecopter form
• You will be banned from this and future giveaways if you're only following my blog because of the giveaways and un-follow straight after. So if you have previously been following my blog, unfollowed, and now wish to follow again, you are not eligible to enter this giveaway. (I know you are, so don’t waste your time!)
• Giveaway blogs that solely posts about giveaways/competitions are excluded from entering this giveaway
• The winner will be selected from random using Rafflecopter
• You must be 18 or older to enter. If you are under 18 years of age, please get permission from your parent(s), as I will need your postal address if you're chosen as a winner.
• From contacted, the winner has 48 hours to respond with their address details. Failure to respond within this timeframe will result in a new winner being drawn.
• *Note if Gorgeous Cosmetics should be out of stock of an item, a similar shade will be provided)
• Prize pack will be sent directly from Gorgeous Cosmetics, and neither Gorgeous Cosmetics or I will take any responsibility for damaged, lost or misdirected mail.
• I or Gorgeous Cosmetics will not be held accountable for any custom/import fees or taxes that may incur.
• I reserve the right to modify anything about this giveaway.

Good Luck everyone 


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PRODUCT REVIEW: GORGEOUS COSMETICS AND INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY

I have long known about the brand Gorgeous Cosmetics, and been fascinated with the large range of products, so when I was asked to trial some of their products, I happily accepted. If you have never heard of Gorgeous Cosmetics before, now is time.

The brand was founded in 1999 by award-winning Melbourne Makeup Artist David McConnell, and today the large and gorgeous product range is sold at Nordstrom and 250 other high-end retailers across Europe and the US, which is a testament to how amazing the products are.
Here are my thoughts on the 8 Pan Essential Eye Shades, 8 Pan Blush/Highlight Palette, Powder Brush, Liquid Lips, Lipstick and Lip Pencil…. And keep reading for how you can WIN all of these products from Gorgeous Cosmetics..

 

 

The Gorgeous Cosmetics Palette 8 Pan Essential Shades* contains absolutely everything you need, and for someone as conservative as me, usually reaching for nude and brown shades, this palette is nothing short of amazing, and absolutely essential, as the name suggests.
 

The eye palette contains the shades Monkey, Gold Digger, Fab, DMC Black in the top row and  Smudge, True Taupe, Fudge and Jet in the bottom row. The top row are all shimmery shades, while the bottom row are all matte.

And you probably got several of those multi-shade palettes where you've ended up using just a few of the shades, but not with this palette, as it is simply so well put together that you'll want to use every single shade included.

All the colours are beautiful, both used individually for a simple classic look, but also layered for an endless combination of looks. When I first saw the palette I thought that there was no way that I’d use the charcoal and black shades, but these are surprisingly workable, and work perfectly with the rest of the shades in the palette when you’re creating that smoky eye, and they can be used as liner shades or to deepen other colours in the palette.

 

The shadows are all extremely pigmented and so easy to blend. You can apply just a wash of colour, or easily build it up as intensely as you like. And they are very long lasting, even on my combination skin with slightly greasy eyelids, and without the use of a primer they still stay put all day without creasing or fading.

The shadows come in a large slimline black palette with a huge mirror. It may be a little large to carry around in your handbag on a daily basis, but I rarely do touch-ups doing the day anyway, so for me it doesn't matter - but the palette is perfect to take with you when you go away on mini breaks or holidays, as you simply won’t run out of looks to do, so it is all you’d need to pack for your eyes.

The Gorgeous Cosmetics blush and highlight palette* is an absolute must-have for the cheeks, and it contains 8 shades; 4 highlight shades and 4 blush shades. The shades included are Potato Cake, Nude, Peach Glow, Rhubarb in the top row and Natural, Toffee Shine, Sesame, and Apples in the bottom row. Four of the shades are matte, while the four shades Peach Glow, Rhubarb, Peach Glow and Rhubarb all have the perfect amont of shimmer without being over the top glittery. And there really is something for every taste and occasion in this palette, from the palest of pale pastel peach, a dusty rose, an apricot, a peachy brown and a peachy pink as well as of course the nude and natural colours which are perfect for highlighting.

 

These blushes and highlighters have an incredibly soft and creamy powdery formula and they are so beautiful to work with as they are so pigmented and so easy to work with a blend using a blush brush. And the result is natural, even when you build up the colour to be more intense, it never looks cakey. And like the eyeshadows, it is long lasting doesn’t fade or budge, and even in the end of the day, still looks freshly applied.

 

The Gorgeous Cosmetics Medium Powder Brush #029* may be a classified as a powder brush, but personally I find it works brilliantly for applying the blushes and highlighters thanks to the slightly tapered tip. And because it is made from natural hair it picks up the powder extremely well and makes blending it out breeze.

The brush is of such a high quality, and I love that it comes with a little plastic sleeve to protect the bristles. I’ve love to add a few more to my collection, especially one of their amazing brush collection sets but may just settle with a contour brush, shadow blender and eye wash brush to begin with.

 

The Gorgeous Cosmetics Liquid Lips*, unlike other lipglosses is incredibly long lasting, lasting well over 4 hours on my lips and even surviving a cup of tea and a drink of water. It has a lovely creamy formula feels so lovely and moisturising on the lips and it gives the lips a super glossy and high shine finish. The colour Allure is a lovely medium pink that is perfect to wear alone for a natural casual look, or it can be worn over any lipstick for an instantly shiny result. There are 12 colours available in the Liquid Lips range, and I’ve already got my eyes on a few more of them..

 

 

The Gorgeous Cosmetics Lipstick* in Persuasion is a lovely red with a blue undertone. It has a lovely smooth texture and feels very light yet very moisturising on the lips. It is incredibly pigmented, and consequently it gives you a high colour pay off with an intense colour that simply stays put for hours on end. It is so glamorous looking with such a nice glossy finish. It even lasts through cups of tea and a light lunch, although it does fade slightly more than if you eat and drink, naturally. And if you don’t, the beautiful glossy finish remains for hours too. And when it fades, it fades evenly, leaving a nice stain on the lips, that simply doesn’t budge all day!!!

The lipstick works perfectly when using the Gorgeous Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Red Carpet* first to line your lips and ensure your lipstick stays in place and you have no bleeds. The pencil is so soft and creamy and glides on easily without feathering. There are 30 colours available in the lipstick range, so there is a colour for ever taste and occasion.

 

Overall these products from Gorgeous Cosmetics really are just that – gorgeous, and I am so enjoying using every single one of these products. They are of such a high quality, which makes then a dream to work with and wear, and the fact that they are enriched with anti-aging and healing ingredients including as Chamomile, Aloe Vera and Vitamins A & E, just adds to that.

And I love that Gorgeous Cosmetics was founded right here in Melbourne, it doesn’t get any more local than that! And while I absolutely love all the products, the standout products for me were the Eyeshadow palette and the Blush/Highlight Palette and the Powder Brush, however there are so many products in their range, there is something for everyone, and so many more products that I’m so wanting to try!

*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

RRP:

• Gorgeous Cosmetics Palette 8 Pan Essential Eye Shades: RRP $89 – Available here
• Gorgeous Cosmetics Palette 8 Pan Blush/Highlight: RRP $89 – Available here
• Gorgeous Cosmetics Medium Powder Brush #029: RRP $52 – Available here
• Gorgeous Cosmetics Liquid Lips: RRP $30 – Available here
• Gorgeous Cosmetics Lipstick: RRP $35 – Available here
• Gorgeous Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Red Carpet: RRP $25 – Available here

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MY GOING OUT MAKEUP

I have earlier done a post about the makeup products I use for a casual outing, so I thought I’d follow up with one featuring some of the products I am currently reaching for when I am going out for more special occasions..

Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Foundation Powder*

 

Product Review: Best Bargain Beauty Buys – 23.08.2013

Last Friday I did a post on Best Bargain Beauty Buys, and while I have to be completely honest and admit that there are some products where I do splurge on higher end products, there are just as many products, that I use on a daily basis that are inexpensive, yet are very efficient and fantastic products that I enjoy using, so I thought I’d make the Best Bargain Beauty Buys a regular feature on my blog, so here are this week’s picks;

 

 

*Palmolive Collections Liquid Hand Wash in Grapefruit & Lime Tonic – RRP: $5.99 (420ml) – Available from supermarkets

 

 

Who else thinks that hand washes always come in daggy and cheap looking bottles? Often I will pour them over into a nicer pump bottle, but usually it’s a messy affair, and one I’d rather be without. And now Palmolive has launched the Collections range, which comes in beautiful bottles that will look stunning in the bathroom too. I have the Grapefruit and Lime Tonic, and let me tell you, it has the most gorgeous citrus scent (my favourite scent!), that lingers nicely on the hands after you’ve washed them, and without drying the hands out too. Hubby likes this one too, so it will definitely be replaced when it runs out, but with such a large bottle it will take some time!

 

Dove Colour Radiance Shampoo & Conditioner – RRP$6.79 (300ml) - Available from Priceline, pharmacies and supermarkets

 

 

This shampoo and conditioner have a "colour revitaliser" technology to help keep coloured hair look more vibrant. The shampoo has lower sulphate content than no usual Dove formulations. In spite of containing less sulphate, the she shampoo foams up easily making my hair feel clean and soft after just one wash. The conditioner is thick and creamy and absorbs quickly into my hair, and it is easy to rinse out, leaving behind no residue that weighs down my hair.

Once dry, my hair feels so soft that I can’t help but keep running my hands through it, and it is very shiny and looking so healthy. The annoying frizz is reduced and my dry ends have been given a moisture boost. Both have a nice sweet fruity scent, and once the hair is dry this scent still lingers faintly. And as for my colour, it has been quite a few months since I had my hair coloured, but the shampoo and conditioner has brought the shine again. These are fantastic products at supermarket prices.

 

*Models Prefer Indefinite Colour Lip Liner - RRP $7.95 – Available from Priceline

 

 

This little beauty is amazing. Gone are the days of having countless lip liners to match every single lipstick in your collection. This lip liner from Modes Prefer goes on clear to the lips. It is so soft and smooth that it almost feels like it’s a lip balm in a pencil form. I have been using it will a variety of lipsticks and also lip glosses, and it helps them stay put for longer, and I avoid the unsightly bleed when wearing especially darker colours. A bargain must have. I wouldn’t be without it.

 

*St. Naturally Clear Ives Green Tea Cleanser – RRP: $9.95 (200ml) – Available from Priceline, pharmacies and supermarkets

This oil-free cleanser from St. Ives contains 2% salicylic acid to help treat and prevent acne breakouts, as well as green tea to help soothe the irritated skin. It easily removes all makeup, and leaves the skin feel clean and refreshed deep down every pore, clearly removing excess oils, dirt and grime, yet without making the skin feel tight or dried out. It has the most gorgeous fresh scent, and I love that it has been made without parabens or phthalates.

*Australis Voluptulash - RRP: $11.95 - Available from Australis Cosmetics, Priceline, Big W, Kmart and selected pharmacies nationally.

 

 

I love how this Voluptulash Mascara from Australis has a silicon-curved brush, or rather comb, which allow you to brush through the lashes building up the desired volume while separating the lashes nicely and avoiding clumps. And because of the curved shape of the comb, it easily gets into the hard to reach lashes too.

The comb also has a curling effect allowing you to ‘shape’ the lashes as you go. Two coats of this tubing mascara gives the lashes a nice day-time look, with long, thick and glossy lashes, that still looks very natural. It stays put all day without smudging or flaking, which is important to me with sensitive eyes that easily water, yet it is fairly easy to with water (although I still prefer to use an eye makeup remover).

It is great mascara that is perfect for wearing to work or during weekends for casual outings, and it won't break the bank.

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

 

What do you think of this weeks’ Best Bargain Beauty Buys? Have you tried any of these? Or keen to? Which products do you splurge on, and where do you opt for bargain buys?