17 April 2018
13 February 2017
MUST TRY PRODUCTS FROM JANE IREDALE - DREAM TINT, LIQUID MINERALS, PLAYON, CHAMPAGNE ON ICE, AMAZING BASE
I love makeup, which also means that I love a of different brands. But one of those brands always on my favourites list, is Jane Iredale, as I have simply not tried a product yet that I didn't love. So today I thought that I'd run you through some of my absolute favouries..
Let's start at the beginning with the Jane Iredale Smooth Affair, which is a primer and skin brightener. It contains anti-ageing properties that increase luminosity, even skin tone, and minimise the appearance of pores, along with other natural ingredients including apple and grapefruit extract to maintain the skin's elasticity and promote luminosity and radiance, aloe leaf juice to soothe and calm the skin, green and white tea leaf Extracts, Royal Jelly and algae extract, for their anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory benefits, olive Leaf Extract to promote epidermal cell renewal, and honeysuckle extract to help purify the skin. I love how this primer not only make my skin look more even, it also makes it easier to apply my makeup smoothly, and I also find that I need to use less foundation to make my skin look even, which in itself results in a more natural and nicer look too. On my combination skin, my makeup also lasts longer without the need for touch ups, and as a bonus, it cares for my skin while I wear it.
When I need a simple and casual everyday look, I reach for the Jane Iredale Dream Tint Tinted Moisturiser. The tinted moisturiser in the shade Medium Light, has a very pale, almost greyish tint, but surprisingly it is a perfect match to my medium beige skin tone, and it blends in perfectly. It has a light coverage with a matte finish, and it covers minor redness, pigmentation and blemishes and smaller scars, while still looking very natural.
If I feel like I need a little more, than I just can't go past the Jane Iredale Liquid Minerals. This foundation looks amazing with its golden coloured beads inside the clear bottle. But once you pump it out, the foundation mixes with the gel that is made from aloe vera, lavender floral water and vegetable glycerin. The beads themselves are liposomes entrapping large amounts of active ingredients, which are then time-released onto the skin to increase delivery into the epidermis by up to 40%. The beads contain minerals, as well as other ingredients including L-Sodium hyaluronate acid, olive squalene, seaweed lipids as well as coenzyme Q10, vitamin C, vitamin K, willow bark extract, chamomile, calendula and seaweeds, which help diminish the appearance of lines and wrinkles, minimising enlarged pores while evening skin tone, and providing lightweight, comfortable coverage.
The foundation, once mixed, has a mouse-like consistency, and applying the foundation is a little different, as you have to get used to the liposomes absorbing into the skin, before it sets. It has a light to medium coverage, that evens out the skin tone and hiding minor flaws, redness and dark spots and it leaves the skin looking so healthy and radiant.
Sometimes I follow with a quick dusting of Jane Iredale Amazing Base on top of either Liquid Minerals or Dream Tint, to set the foundation, or to add a tiny more coverage on areas where I feel I need it. I have the Amazing Base put into a Jane Iredale refillable brush, which is also often to be found in my handbag, when I'm out and about all day, as it is the perfect tool for touchups too. The powder foundation made from micronised minerals, is it is a bit of a multi-tasker as it can be used both wet and dry as a concealer, foundation, powder and sunscreen all in one, and because it contains algae extract, it also helps reduce inflammation, soothe sensitive skin, and rebuild the skin's lipid film barrier. The powder goes on fine, but can easily be build up, and cover blemishes, redness and pigmentation, and it gives a nice radiant healthy look.
To add glow to my face, I absolutely love the Jane Iredale Rose Dawn Bronzer. This quad of golden bronze and copper-toned shades, is a true multi-tasker too as it is suitable to use on both the eyes, cheeks, and as a bronzer all over the face and décolleté for a nice glow, or using the lighter shades, it can be used as a highlighter. And it can even be used on the lips with a touch of clear lipgloss on top! Incredible right! I mostly use it as a blush or all-over face powder. It has a subtle shimmer that comes from 24-karat food-grade gold flakes, which gives a natural and subtle radiant glow.
To set my makeup I love the Jane Iredale Pommisst Hydration Spray. This fresh fruity scented spray is a hydration spay that has added pomegranate extract, which gives the skin a dose of anti-ageing botanicals and antioxidants to protect the skin from UV rays. This spay helps set you foundation and give it a dewy look, and can of course also be used throughout the day to freshen up the skin or add a boost of moisture.
Next up is my lips, and here it is no secret that I love lip crayons, so it is no wonder that I am so in love with the Jane Iredale PlayOn Lip Crayon. I tried the shade Hot, which I a bold classic red shade, which is so stunning. It is quite pigmented and stays put for hours. The crayon makes it super easy to apply, and feels so lovely and hydrating on the lips thanks to containing vitamin E and castor seed oil to sooth and nourish. It is available in several other beautiful shades, and going by how much I've been using this one, I think I'll need to get my hands on a few more.
Alternatively the Jane Iredale Pure Gloss Lipglosses are so lovely. These lipglosses are flavoured with blackberry and pomegranate extracts and smell so delicious. And they feel so incredible on the lips too, containing ingredients that cares and hydrates your lips, including Moringa butter and lotus flower wax extract. Considering they are lip glosses, they last surprisingly well on the lips, leaving them non-sticky, and with a shiny finish and a lovely colour.
I've put a trio mini pack - Champagne On Ice - to the test, containing three cute mini versions, in the shades Lovely Bubbles, a clear with tiny silver shimmer, You Go To My Head, a clear with golden shimmer, and Lips On Crystal, a deep red, which is also my fave, and I think I'll have to get my hands on a full sized one - but that said, the two clears are perfect to wear both on their own, but also on top of any lipstick for a high gloss.
I've also put a couple of other small lippies to the test, including the Lip Drink, which is beautifully scented lip balm that feels so lovely on the lips, and leave the lips soft and smooth. It is perfect on its own, or can of course be used under any lipstick or gloss too. It is also available in a couple of tinted shades, which I've already got my eyes on too. It has a gorgeous zesty scent that I've quickly become addicted to.
Also I've tried the Just Kissed Lip & Cheek Stains, which are stains that adjust to your skin's chemistry to give you a custom shade that will flatter your skin's undertone. They are loaded with moisturisng ingredients, including bees wax and rose flower wax. I tried the shades Forever Red, an orangy-red shade, and Forever Peach, a peachy-orange shade, which both give a stunning blushed cheek and just stained lip. I prefer the red, simply as its slightly bolder, but come winter when my skin is a bit paler, I know the peach will become a favourite too.
Finally, I admit that I am not the biggest user of self-tanners, but I do love the Jane Iredale Tantasia, which is a moisturising natural bronzer and self-tanner for both face and body. It not only gives you an instant healthy radiant glow, it also develops over just a few hours to a lovely tan, that can be intensified by using it a few days in a row. Unlike most other self-tanners, which often develop an unpleasant scent (and hence why I don't like using them!), this one has a lovely zesty citrus scent.
Jane Iredale Smooth Affair - $78 / 50ml
Jane Iredale Liquid Minerals Foundation - RRP: $91 / 30ml
Jane Iredale Dream Tint - RRP: $78 / 30ml
Jane Iredale Tantasia - RRP: $56 / 50ml
Jane Iredale Rose Dawn Bronzer - $90 / 8.5g
Jane Iredale Amazing Base - RRP: $83
Jane Iredale Refill-Me Refillable Loose Powder Brush - RRP: $49
Jane Iredale Pommisst - RRP: $49 / 90ml
Jane Iredale Champagne on Ice Pure Gloss Kit - $55 / 3 x 3.6ml
Jane Iredale PlayOn Lip Crayon - $35 / 2.8g
Jane Iredale Lip Drink - RRP: $32 / Full Size
Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip & Cheek Stain - RRP: $50 / 2.8g, Full Size
Available from Adore Beauty, Facial Co and RY
* Some products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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Let's start at the beginning with the Jane Iredale Smooth Affair, which is a primer and skin brightener. It contains anti-ageing properties that increase luminosity, even skin tone, and minimise the appearance of pores, along with other natural ingredients including apple and grapefruit extract to maintain the skin's elasticity and promote luminosity and radiance, aloe leaf juice to soothe and calm the skin, green and white tea leaf Extracts, Royal Jelly and algae extract, for their anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory benefits, olive Leaf Extract to promote epidermal cell renewal, and honeysuckle extract to help purify the skin. I love how this primer not only make my skin look more even, it also makes it easier to apply my makeup smoothly, and I also find that I need to use less foundation to make my skin look even, which in itself results in a more natural and nicer look too. On my combination skin, my makeup also lasts longer without the need for touch ups, and as a bonus, it cares for my skin while I wear it.
When I need a simple and casual everyday look, I reach for the Jane Iredale Dream Tint Tinted Moisturiser. The tinted moisturiser in the shade Medium Light, has a very pale, almost greyish tint, but surprisingly it is a perfect match to my medium beige skin tone, and it blends in perfectly. It has a light coverage with a matte finish, and it covers minor redness, pigmentation and blemishes and smaller scars, while still looking very natural.
If I feel like I need a little more, than I just can't go past the Jane Iredale Liquid Minerals. This foundation looks amazing with its golden coloured beads inside the clear bottle. But once you pump it out, the foundation mixes with the gel that is made from aloe vera, lavender floral water and vegetable glycerin. The beads themselves are liposomes entrapping large amounts of active ingredients, which are then time-released onto the skin to increase delivery into the epidermis by up to 40%. The beads contain minerals, as well as other ingredients including L-Sodium hyaluronate acid, olive squalene, seaweed lipids as well as coenzyme Q10, vitamin C, vitamin K, willow bark extract, chamomile, calendula and seaweeds, which help diminish the appearance of lines and wrinkles, minimising enlarged pores while evening skin tone, and providing lightweight, comfortable coverage.
The foundation, once mixed, has a mouse-like consistency, and applying the foundation is a little different, as you have to get used to the liposomes absorbing into the skin, before it sets. It has a light to medium coverage, that evens out the skin tone and hiding minor flaws, redness and dark spots and it leaves the skin looking so healthy and radiant.
Sometimes I follow with a quick dusting of Jane Iredale Amazing Base on top of either Liquid Minerals or Dream Tint, to set the foundation, or to add a tiny more coverage on areas where I feel I need it. I have the Amazing Base put into a Jane Iredale refillable brush, which is also often to be found in my handbag, when I'm out and about all day, as it is the perfect tool for touchups too. The powder foundation made from micronised minerals, is it is a bit of a multi-tasker as it can be used both wet and dry as a concealer, foundation, powder and sunscreen all in one, and because it contains algae extract, it also helps reduce inflammation, soothe sensitive skin, and rebuild the skin's lipid film barrier. The powder goes on fine, but can easily be build up, and cover blemishes, redness and pigmentation, and it gives a nice radiant healthy look.
To add glow to my face, I absolutely love the Jane Iredale Rose Dawn Bronzer. This quad of golden bronze and copper-toned shades, is a true multi-tasker too as it is suitable to use on both the eyes, cheeks, and as a bronzer all over the face and décolleté for a nice glow, or using the lighter shades, it can be used as a highlighter. And it can even be used on the lips with a touch of clear lipgloss on top! Incredible right! I mostly use it as a blush or all-over face powder. It has a subtle shimmer that comes from 24-karat food-grade gold flakes, which gives a natural and subtle radiant glow.
To set my makeup I love the Jane Iredale Pommisst Hydration Spray. This fresh fruity scented spray is a hydration spay that has added pomegranate extract, which gives the skin a dose of anti-ageing botanicals and antioxidants to protect the skin from UV rays. This spay helps set you foundation and give it a dewy look, and can of course also be used throughout the day to freshen up the skin or add a boost of moisture.
Next up is my lips, and here it is no secret that I love lip crayons, so it is no wonder that I am so in love with the Jane Iredale PlayOn Lip Crayon. I tried the shade Hot, which I a bold classic red shade, which is so stunning. It is quite pigmented and stays put for hours. The crayon makes it super easy to apply, and feels so lovely and hydrating on the lips thanks to containing vitamin E and castor seed oil to sooth and nourish. It is available in several other beautiful shades, and going by how much I've been using this one, I think I'll need to get my hands on a few more.
Alternatively the Jane Iredale Pure Gloss Lipglosses are so lovely. These lipglosses are flavoured with blackberry and pomegranate extracts and smell so delicious. And they feel so incredible on the lips too, containing ingredients that cares and hydrates your lips, including Moringa butter and lotus flower wax extract. Considering they are lip glosses, they last surprisingly well on the lips, leaving them non-sticky, and with a shiny finish and a lovely colour.
I've put a trio mini pack - Champagne On Ice - to the test, containing three cute mini versions, in the shades Lovely Bubbles, a clear with tiny silver shimmer, You Go To My Head, a clear with golden shimmer, and Lips On Crystal, a deep red, which is also my fave, and I think I'll have to get my hands on a full sized one - but that said, the two clears are perfect to wear both on their own, but also on top of any lipstick for a high gloss.
I've also put a couple of other small lippies to the test, including the Lip Drink, which is beautifully scented lip balm that feels so lovely on the lips, and leave the lips soft and smooth. It is perfect on its own, or can of course be used under any lipstick or gloss too. It is also available in a couple of tinted shades, which I've already got my eyes on too. It has a gorgeous zesty scent that I've quickly become addicted to.
Also I've tried the Just Kissed Lip & Cheek Stains, which are stains that adjust to your skin's chemistry to give you a custom shade that will flatter your skin's undertone. They are loaded with moisturisng ingredients, including bees wax and rose flower wax. I tried the shades Forever Red, an orangy-red shade, and Forever Peach, a peachy-orange shade, which both give a stunning blushed cheek and just stained lip. I prefer the red, simply as its slightly bolder, but come winter when my skin is a bit paler, I know the peach will become a favourite too.
Finally, I admit that I am not the biggest user of self-tanners, but I do love the Jane Iredale Tantasia, which is a moisturising natural bronzer and self-tanner for both face and body. It not only gives you an instant healthy radiant glow, it also develops over just a few hours to a lovely tan, that can be intensified by using it a few days in a row. Unlike most other self-tanners, which often develop an unpleasant scent (and hence why I don't like using them!), this one has a lovely zesty citrus scent.
Jane Iredale Smooth Affair - $78 / 50ml
Jane Iredale Liquid Minerals Foundation - RRP: $91 / 30ml
Jane Iredale Dream Tint - RRP: $78 / 30ml
Jane Iredale Tantasia - RRP: $56 / 50ml
Jane Iredale Rose Dawn Bronzer - $90 / 8.5g
Jane Iredale Amazing Base - RRP: $83
Jane Iredale Refill-Me Refillable Loose Powder Brush - RRP: $49
Jane Iredale Pommisst - RRP: $49 / 90ml
Jane Iredale Champagne on Ice Pure Gloss Kit - $55 / 3 x 3.6ml
Jane Iredale PlayOn Lip Crayon - $35 / 2.8g
Jane Iredale Lip Drink - RRP: $32 / Full Size
Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip & Cheek Stain - RRP: $50 / 2.8g, Full Size
Available from Adore Beauty, Facial Co and RY
* Some products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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8 February 2017
QUICK EVERYDAY MAKEUP - WITH JANE IREDALE DREAM TINT, PHYSICIANS FORMULA, MAX FACTOR, CLARINS, SCOUT, RIMMEL, L'OREAL, ERE PEREZ
With a toddler running around my legs, these days it is rare that I have much more than 5-10 minutes or so to do my makeup before my little boy has pulled everything out from the bathroom cabinets. So most I rely on products which will allow me to apply my makeup quickly. Here are my current picks;
I use a tinted moisturiser, the Dream Tint from Jane Iredale which gives me a lovely even skin tone and a lovely dewy matte look with a lovely glow all while still looking very natural. It is very moisturising, so on hot and humid summer days I don’t even need to apply a moisturiser first (but I’d never skip my serum!), and as it also comes with SPF15, that side is covered too! (I have previously reviewed this Dream Tint and you can see my full review here!)
I then use the Physicians Formula Bronze Booster, which works to both contour the face, and add a touch of a bronze healthy look to my face (and if I feel like it, to my décolleté and shoulders as well!). The palette contains two bronze shades so depending on my mood I can either use both of them together, or even separately. The bronzer also has a touch of golden shimmer, adding a touch glow to my face.
If I have time, I like to add a touch of highlighter to the top of my cheek bones – it simply adds a touch of glow and life to my dull tired face. And this Mineral Illuminser from Scout Cosmetics is my current go to product. It is made from natural minerals it adds such a lovely natural and healthy glow, all without being too shimmery or glittery. (RRP: $44.95)
On my cheeks I love using the Ere Perez Cheek and Lip Balm in Holy. In the compact it looks to be a dark berry shade, but once on the cheeks it has a lovely sheer velvety finish that is so natural as if you’ve just pinched your cheeks! And if I want a darker effect, I simply just add a little more. It is quick and easy to apply with your fingers, and any remains you can simply wipe over your lips for a lovely stain, although I do love applying it with the incredibly soft Ere Perez Multipurpose Brush that is perfect blending for all creamy products. RRP: $32.95)
On my eyes I use the Wild Shadow Pots from Max Factor in either Savage Rose, Auburn Envy, or Burnt Bark. These eye shadows are very pigmented, and just a quick wipe is all it takes for a casual everyday look. I often just use one colour on its own, but if I do have a little more time, combine two or three of them.
To line my eyes I use the Super Liner Silkissme from L’Oreal Paris. The black eyeliner, glides on smoothly and easily, without any pulling or dragging. It gives an intense look with a nice shine that lasts all days, even when my eyes are watering. (RRP: $22.95) Above the lash line, I currently like using the Instant Liner from Clains. This eyeliner makes it so easy to draw a precise and fine line, while providing intense pigment that simply doesn’t budge or fade during the day.
And of course I cannot skip mascara, and my current pick is the Scandal Eyes Rockin’ Curves from Rimmel London. The large curved brush on this mascara makes it so easy to get to even the smallest of lashes, evenly coating them, and giving them both volume and length as well as a nice curl. No lash curler needed! (RRP: $16.95)
Next is the pout, as of curse you cannot skip the lips. And like most others I really love the crayon style lipsticks and balms, and my current picks are the Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balms from Covergirl as they are just so easy to apply also on the go later in the day thanks to the twist-up pen. I love shade Mauve Twist, which is a lovely dark nude mauve shade, or Berry Twist when I feel like something a little bolder as it is a brighter fuchsia pink shade. The both go on sheer, although you can build up the colour, all while still leaving a nice glossy shine to the lips. And they double as lip balms too, as they are so moisturising on the lips containing both shea and mango butter. (RRP: $12.95)
Unless I’ve already run out of time, I also prefer doing my brows before I run out the door. They are victims of serial over-plucking so a little help from the Colour Riche Eye Brow Pencil from L’Oreal is needed. With this pencil it is so quick and easy to fill in any gaps to define the brows, while the convenient brush at the other end helps style them into place! (RRP: $22.95)
So there you go, my current picks of products that are so quick and easy to use when you are in a hurry, but still want to apply your makeup..
Tried any of these products? Which products do you reach for when you are in a hurry?
*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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I use a tinted moisturiser, the Dream Tint from Jane Iredale which gives me a lovely even skin tone and a lovely dewy matte look with a lovely glow all while still looking very natural. It is very moisturising, so on hot and humid summer days I don’t even need to apply a moisturiser first (but I’d never skip my serum!), and as it also comes with SPF15, that side is covered too! (I have previously reviewed this Dream Tint and you can see my full review here!)
I then use the Physicians Formula Bronze Booster, which works to both contour the face, and add a touch of a bronze healthy look to my face (and if I feel like it, to my décolleté and shoulders as well!). The palette contains two bronze shades so depending on my mood I can either use both of them together, or even separately. The bronzer also has a touch of golden shimmer, adding a touch glow to my face.
If I have time, I like to add a touch of highlighter to the top of my cheek bones – it simply adds a touch of glow and life to my dull tired face. And this Mineral Illuminser from Scout Cosmetics is my current go to product. It is made from natural minerals it adds such a lovely natural and healthy glow, all without being too shimmery or glittery. (RRP: $44.95)
On my cheeks I love using the Ere Perez Cheek and Lip Balm in Holy. In the compact it looks to be a dark berry shade, but once on the cheeks it has a lovely sheer velvety finish that is so natural as if you’ve just pinched your cheeks! And if I want a darker effect, I simply just add a little more. It is quick and easy to apply with your fingers, and any remains you can simply wipe over your lips for a lovely stain, although I do love applying it with the incredibly soft Ere Perez Multipurpose Brush that is perfect blending for all creamy products. RRP: $32.95)
On my eyes I use the Wild Shadow Pots from Max Factor in either Savage Rose, Auburn Envy, or Burnt Bark. These eye shadows are very pigmented, and just a quick wipe is all it takes for a casual everyday look. I often just use one colour on its own, but if I do have a little more time, combine two or three of them.
To line my eyes I use the Super Liner Silkissme from L’Oreal Paris. The black eyeliner, glides on smoothly and easily, without any pulling or dragging. It gives an intense look with a nice shine that lasts all days, even when my eyes are watering. (RRP: $22.95) Above the lash line, I currently like using the Instant Liner from Clains. This eyeliner makes it so easy to draw a precise and fine line, while providing intense pigment that simply doesn’t budge or fade during the day.
And of course I cannot skip mascara, and my current pick is the Scandal Eyes Rockin’ Curves from Rimmel London. The large curved brush on this mascara makes it so easy to get to even the smallest of lashes, evenly coating them, and giving them both volume and length as well as a nice curl. No lash curler needed! (RRP: $16.95)
Next is the pout, as of curse you cannot skip the lips. And like most others I really love the crayon style lipsticks and balms, and my current picks are the Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balms from Covergirl as they are just so easy to apply also on the go later in the day thanks to the twist-up pen. I love shade Mauve Twist, which is a lovely dark nude mauve shade, or Berry Twist when I feel like something a little bolder as it is a brighter fuchsia pink shade. The both go on sheer, although you can build up the colour, all while still leaving a nice glossy shine to the lips. And they double as lip balms too, as they are so moisturising on the lips containing both shea and mango butter. (RRP: $12.95)
Unless I’ve already run out of time, I also prefer doing my brows before I run out the door. They are victims of serial over-plucking so a little help from the Colour Riche Eye Brow Pencil from L’Oreal is needed. With this pencil it is so quick and easy to fill in any gaps to define the brows, while the convenient brush at the other end helps style them into place! (RRP: $22.95)
So there you go, my current picks of products that are so quick and easy to use when you are in a hurry, but still want to apply your makeup..
Tried any of these products? Which products do you reach for when you are in a hurry?
*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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26 January 2017
3 January 2017
CARMEX LIPBALMS
I am always wearing always lipstick or lipgloss when I am out and about- but when I am home, I usually use a lip balm, so today I'm running through a selection of my current faves from Carmes...
The Carmex Lip Balm squeeze tube with Jasmine Green Tea is intended for dry and chapped lips to help condition and moisturise the them while offering relief. The lip balm has been formulated with a blend of smooth green tea aroma infused with gentle floral tones of jasmine, and it has a beautiful subtle floral scent. Lip all of the Carmex lip balms, they can be worn both under and over lipstick, but personally I find that this one is a little thicker than the stick versions, and consequently not as good used together with lipstick, as it significantly reduces the wear - but rather I find that it is perfect for days at home, wearing when you're out for a walk or run, or just before bed.I also love the squeezy tube, which is small enough to pop into the handbag, and easily applies thanks to the round tip.
Then there's the Carmex Moisture Plus Ultra Hydrating Lip Balm in Sheer Peach. This is a true multi-tasker combining a lip balm with just a touch of tint, giving the lips just subtle peach shade. It is loaded with shea butter, vitamin E, and aloe and it is soft and moisturising and feels lovely on the lips, not stickiness in sight. The colour doesn't last that long, but even after it has worn off, the lips have clearly benefited from the moisturising ingredients, feeling soft and smooth. I also love that it comes with SPF, so you know your lips are protected from the sun. I really enjoy this lip tint, and look for the other shade, Sheer Pink when I next hit the shops.
Next up are the Carmex Lime Twist and Vanilla Click Sticks. These lip balms come in a twin in two different flavours, vanilla and Lime. These lip balms contain seven long-lasting moisturisers for deep penetrating hydration, to help keep the lips soft and also protected from the harmful sun thanks to the SPF25, and each of them has the most beautiful scents from the vanilla and lime. In spite of the higher SPF, these lip balms are still quite light and still non-sticky on the lips so these are really good for using under lipsticks. I also really love the slight cooling and tingling sensation they leave on the lips. Always one for citrusy scents, my personal favourite is without a doubt the Lime Twist, while my husband has quickly taken claim to the vanilla one.
Finally there's the Carmex Strawberry Click Stick which is made from a combination of menthol & camphor in a soothing base of cocoa butter and waxes. This lip balm has a delicious scent of strawberry, and it also has a lovely cooling and tingling sensation on the lips which I really like. The light consistency glides easily on the lips and makes them feel soft and smooth, and again without any stickiness, so these are also really good for using under lipstick, in particular those matte ones that otherwise may leave your lips feeling and looking dry. The lip balm also gives the lips a touch of subtle sheen, and also comes with SPF 15 to provide some sun protection.
Overall these are all lovely lipbalms, and there's one for every taste and occasion. My personal favourites are the Moisture Plus Sheer Tint, along with the Lime Twist, but that said, I also love using the Jasmine and Green Tea Squeezy tube before bed, as I know it will leave me with softest lips ever each morning.
Carmex Lip Balm Tube with Jasmine & Green Tea - RRP: 5.99 / 10g
Carmex Moisture Plus Ultra Hydrating Lip Balm in Sheer Peach - RRP: $8.99 / 2g
Carmex Vanilla and Lime Twist Click Sticks SPF25, Duo Pack - RRP: $6.99 / 2 x 4.25g
Carmex Strawberry Click Stick SPF15 - RRP: $4.99 / 4.25g
Available from select pharmacies, Coles, Woolworths, and Big W
The Carmex Lip Balm squeeze tube with Jasmine Green Tea is intended for dry and chapped lips to help condition and moisturise the them while offering relief. The lip balm has been formulated with a blend of smooth green tea aroma infused with gentle floral tones of jasmine, and it has a beautiful subtle floral scent. Lip all of the Carmex lip balms, they can be worn both under and over lipstick, but personally I find that this one is a little thicker than the stick versions, and consequently not as good used together with lipstick, as it significantly reduces the wear - but rather I find that it is perfect for days at home, wearing when you're out for a walk or run, or just before bed.I also love the squeezy tube, which is small enough to pop into the handbag, and easily applies thanks to the round tip.
Then there's the Carmex Moisture Plus Ultra Hydrating Lip Balm in Sheer Peach. This is a true multi-tasker combining a lip balm with just a touch of tint, giving the lips just subtle peach shade. It is loaded with shea butter, vitamin E, and aloe and it is soft and moisturising and feels lovely on the lips, not stickiness in sight. The colour doesn't last that long, but even after it has worn off, the lips have clearly benefited from the moisturising ingredients, feeling soft and smooth. I also love that it comes with SPF, so you know your lips are protected from the sun. I really enjoy this lip tint, and look for the other shade, Sheer Pink when I next hit the shops.
Next up are the Carmex Lime Twist and Vanilla Click Sticks. These lip balms come in a twin in two different flavours, vanilla and Lime. These lip balms contain seven long-lasting moisturisers for deep penetrating hydration, to help keep the lips soft and also protected from the harmful sun thanks to the SPF25, and each of them has the most beautiful scents from the vanilla and lime. In spite of the higher SPF, these lip balms are still quite light and still non-sticky on the lips so these are really good for using under lipsticks. I also really love the slight cooling and tingling sensation they leave on the lips. Always one for citrusy scents, my personal favourite is without a doubt the Lime Twist, while my husband has quickly taken claim to the vanilla one.
Finally there's the Carmex Strawberry Click Stick which is made from a combination of menthol & camphor in a soothing base of cocoa butter and waxes. This lip balm has a delicious scent of strawberry, and it also has a lovely cooling and tingling sensation on the lips which I really like. The light consistency glides easily on the lips and makes them feel soft and smooth, and again without any stickiness, so these are also really good for using under lipstick, in particular those matte ones that otherwise may leave your lips feeling and looking dry. The lip balm also gives the lips a touch of subtle sheen, and also comes with SPF 15 to provide some sun protection.
Overall these are all lovely lipbalms, and there's one for every taste and occasion. My personal favourites are the Moisture Plus Sheer Tint, along with the Lime Twist, but that said, I also love using the Jasmine and Green Tea Squeezy tube before bed, as I know it will leave me with softest lips ever each morning.
Carmex Lip Balm Tube with Jasmine & Green Tea - RRP: 5.99 / 10g
Carmex Moisture Plus Ultra Hydrating Lip Balm in Sheer Peach - RRP: $8.99 / 2g
Carmex Vanilla and Lime Twist Click Sticks SPF25, Duo Pack - RRP: $6.99 / 2 x 4.25g
Carmex Strawberry Click Stick SPF15 - RRP: $4.99 / 4.25g
Available from select pharmacies, Coles, Woolworths, and Big W
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
27 December 2016
PRODUCT REVIEW: BURT'S BEES LIPS
Today I'm going to talk about a selection of natural lip products from the brand Burt's Bees, including lip balms, tinted lip balms and lipsticks..
If you're not familiar with Burt's Bees, do yourself a favour and get acquainted, as the brand makes truly lovely and natural products, that you're sure to love.
The Burt's Bees Squeezable Beeswax Lip Balm is 100 per cent natural formula containing beeswax, vitamin E, coconut oil and lanolin to protect lips, as well as a hint peppermint oil to refresh, which I really love as it means it has a lovely cooling sensation on the lips. The balm is easy to apply thanks to the slanted tip, and it goes on clear and leaves a nice glossy sheen on the lips, that it not sticky or tacky. And you can immediately tell how moisturising and caring it is for the lips, as they are left soft and smooth, for long after the lip balm has vanished from your lips. The small tube is handy to pop into your handbag, but personally I like to keep it on my bedside table and use it just before I go to sleep, so I can wake with soft and smooth lips.
Then there's the Vanilla Bean Lip Balm, which is made with natural vanilla bean and natural shea butter and vitamin E to help keep the lips hydrated and soft. It - naturally - has the most gorgeous natural vanilla scent that you can only adore, and I love that so buttery soft and smooth and goes on without feeling greasy or sticky on the lip. It leaves the lips with just a touch of sheen, that is very subtle, which again I like - although, my hubby one day couldn't find his own (other brand) lip balm, so he borrowed it, and I think I may now have lost it for good…
…But that's ok, as while I liked it, I've been enjoying the Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balms even more. These lip balms not only add moisture to the lips thanks to the shea butter, vitamin E and soft flower waxes, but they also gives the lips just a touch of tint. They do have a slightly odd scent that I can't quite describe, but it’s the fact that they feel lovely and non sticky on the lips that matters. There are six gorgeous shades available, and I've been testing the four shades, the pale Pink Blossom, the apricot shaded Zinna, the fuchsia shaded Hibiscus and the red shade called Rose
Again they only add a touch of tint on the lips, but they are perfect for casual days where you don't feel like being too made up. And because of the balm contents, it also means that the colours don't have the longest wear on the lips, so make sure to take it with you. Personally I'm particularly loving the darker shades Hibiscus and Rose.
Finally, there's the Burt's Bees 100% Natural Lipsticks, which are made with beeswax, moringa oil and raspberry seed oil to soften and condition the lips, and it really does feel soft and moistursing on the lips.
These lipsticks come in the gorgeous matte brown square plastic case, and I love that the have a honeycomb/beehive style cut-out design on the lid of the lipstick, which underneath shows the actual shade of the lipstick so you can easily identify the shade.
The lipsticks are available in 14 different shades, and I've put three of those to the test, including Iced Iris, Fuchsia Flood and Scarlet Soaked. The Iced Iris is the pales of these three, and is a medium cool pink shade, while Fuchsia Flood is a typical slightly purple tinted fuchsia pink shade. Finally, the Scarlet Soaked a blue tinged dark scarlet red shade. I'm personally no very good with very pale, or even nude lip shades for that matter, so needless to say that the Iced Iris is not for me, but I have been loving the darker Fuchsia Flood and the Scarlet Soaked.
Common for all shades is that they are very soft and creamy and very easy to apply thanks to the slanted format, and it applies sheer, but can be built up for a more solid look by adding a few more coats, all while still feeling soft and smooth on the lips, without any sticky or drying feeling. The actual wear isn't the greatest, lasting a good 3 hours without eating or drinking.
My only negative on these lipsticks is that they do not appear to contain any SPF, but even so, I really like these lipsticks and the fact that they not only 100% natural, but it is also super moisturising on the lips, and that the colour is buildable so you can customise the look depending on your mood and the situation.
Burt's Bees Squeezable Beeswax Lip Balm - RRP: $8.95 / 9.95g
Burt's Bees Vanilla Bean Moisturising Lip Balm - RRP: $6.95 / 4.25g
Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm - RRP: $14.95 / 4.25g
Burt's Bees 100% Natural Lipstick - RRP: $19.95 / 3.4g
Available from David Jones, Myer, Priceline, selected pharmacies and Burt's Bees Online
If you're not familiar with Burt's Bees, do yourself a favour and get acquainted, as the brand makes truly lovely and natural products, that you're sure to love.
The Burt's Bees Squeezable Beeswax Lip Balm is 100 per cent natural formula containing beeswax, vitamin E, coconut oil and lanolin to protect lips, as well as a hint peppermint oil to refresh, which I really love as it means it has a lovely cooling sensation on the lips. The balm is easy to apply thanks to the slanted tip, and it goes on clear and leaves a nice glossy sheen on the lips, that it not sticky or tacky. And you can immediately tell how moisturising and caring it is for the lips, as they are left soft and smooth, for long after the lip balm has vanished from your lips. The small tube is handy to pop into your handbag, but personally I like to keep it on my bedside table and use it just before I go to sleep, so I can wake with soft and smooth lips.
Then there's the Vanilla Bean Lip Balm, which is made with natural vanilla bean and natural shea butter and vitamin E to help keep the lips hydrated and soft. It - naturally - has the most gorgeous natural vanilla scent that you can only adore, and I love that so buttery soft and smooth and goes on without feeling greasy or sticky on the lip. It leaves the lips with just a touch of sheen, that is very subtle, which again I like - although, my hubby one day couldn't find his own (other brand) lip balm, so he borrowed it, and I think I may now have lost it for good…
…But that's ok, as while I liked it, I've been enjoying the Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balms even more. These lip balms not only add moisture to the lips thanks to the shea butter, vitamin E and soft flower waxes, but they also gives the lips just a touch of tint. They do have a slightly odd scent that I can't quite describe, but it’s the fact that they feel lovely and non sticky on the lips that matters. There are six gorgeous shades available, and I've been testing the four shades, the pale Pink Blossom, the apricot shaded Zinna, the fuchsia shaded Hibiscus and the red shade called Rose
Again they only add a touch of tint on the lips, but they are perfect for casual days where you don't feel like being too made up. And because of the balm contents, it also means that the colours don't have the longest wear on the lips, so make sure to take it with you. Personally I'm particularly loving the darker shades Hibiscus and Rose.
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| L-R: Iced Iris, Fuchsia Flood, Scarlet Soaked |
Finally, there's the Burt's Bees 100% Natural Lipsticks, which are made with beeswax, moringa oil and raspberry seed oil to soften and condition the lips, and it really does feel soft and moistursing on the lips.
These lipsticks come in the gorgeous matte brown square plastic case, and I love that the have a honeycomb/beehive style cut-out design on the lid of the lipstick, which underneath shows the actual shade of the lipstick so you can easily identify the shade.
The lipsticks are available in 14 different shades, and I've put three of those to the test, including Iced Iris, Fuchsia Flood and Scarlet Soaked. The Iced Iris is the pales of these three, and is a medium cool pink shade, while Fuchsia Flood is a typical slightly purple tinted fuchsia pink shade. Finally, the Scarlet Soaked a blue tinged dark scarlet red shade. I'm personally no very good with very pale, or even nude lip shades for that matter, so needless to say that the Iced Iris is not for me, but I have been loving the darker Fuchsia Flood and the Scarlet Soaked.
Common for all shades is that they are very soft and creamy and very easy to apply thanks to the slanted format, and it applies sheer, but can be built up for a more solid look by adding a few more coats, all while still feeling soft and smooth on the lips, without any sticky or drying feeling. The actual wear isn't the greatest, lasting a good 3 hours without eating or drinking.
My only negative on these lipsticks is that they do not appear to contain any SPF, but even so, I really like these lipsticks and the fact that they not only 100% natural, but it is also super moisturising on the lips, and that the colour is buildable so you can customise the look depending on your mood and the situation.
Burt's Bees Squeezable Beeswax Lip Balm - RRP: $8.95 / 9.95g
Burt's Bees Vanilla Bean Moisturising Lip Balm - RRP: $6.95 / 4.25g
Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm - RRP: $14.95 / 4.25g
Burt's Bees 100% Natural Lipstick - RRP: $19.95 / 3.4g
Available from David Jones, Myer, Priceline, selected pharmacies and Burt's Bees Online
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
2 December 2016
PRODUCT REVIEW AND XMAS GIFT IDEA: BURT'S BEES DELIGHT UP YOUR LIPS GIFT SET
Today's Xmas gift idea is from Burt's Bees, and it is an adorable, option too. The Burt's Bees Delight Up your lips Gift Set:
If you're not familiar with Burt's Bees - which I'm sure you already are, but just in case - their products are made with all natural ingredients, and they are free from all the chemical nasties, including phthalates, parabens, petrolatum and SLS, and of course, they have not been tested on animals.
This Burt's Bees Delight Up Your Lips Gift set contains:
I'm an absolute sucker for anything citrus scented, so I've immediately fallen for the Pink Grapefruit Lip Balm as it has the most gorgeous zesty grapefruit scent. The lip balm goes on clear and feels so lovely and nourishing on the lips, thanks to containing shea butter and bees wax.
Then there's the Lip Crayon in Sedona Sand, and here I have to say that I absolutely love lip crayons. They are so easy to apply, no lip liner needed, and no sharpener needed either, when it goes flat, you simply twist it up a little. The lip crayon is so soft and creamy and also includes shea butter, but also jojoba oil, and kendi oil, and it is so moisturising and soft on the lips that you can mistake this full coverage lipsticks for a lip balm! The shade Sedona Sands is a pale dusty pink shade, that is perfect for a casual every day look, or whenever you prefer nude lips.
The lip crayon has a fairly decent wear of about four or so hours, but less if you eat or drink. I love how the lip balm and lip crayon feel on my lips and the fact that it doesn’t contain any chemical or artificial nasties, so I know I'll be reaching for both again and again over the coming months.
The products come packaged in a gorgeous linen cosmetic bag, which has a red lining and trim, and the cute little bee printed on the side is a lovely touch.
And at just $19.95 this Burt's Bees Delight Up your lips Gift Set is a great gift idea, and anyone receiving it will sure be happy.
Burt's Bees Delight Up your lips Gift Set (available in pink or red) - RRP: $19.95
Available from Burt's Bees online , Priceline, Target, David Jones and select pharmacies
If you're not familiar with Burt's Bees - which I'm sure you already are, but just in case - their products are made with all natural ingredients, and they are free from all the chemical nasties, including phthalates, parabens, petrolatum and SLS, and of course, they have not been tested on animals.
This Burt's Bees Delight Up Your Lips Gift set contains:
- Pink Grapefruit Lip Balm
- Lip Crayon in Sedona Sand
- Cosmetic Bag
I'm an absolute sucker for anything citrus scented, so I've immediately fallen for the Pink Grapefruit Lip Balm as it has the most gorgeous zesty grapefruit scent. The lip balm goes on clear and feels so lovely and nourishing on the lips, thanks to containing shea butter and bees wax.
Then there's the Lip Crayon in Sedona Sand, and here I have to say that I absolutely love lip crayons. They are so easy to apply, no lip liner needed, and no sharpener needed either, when it goes flat, you simply twist it up a little. The lip crayon is so soft and creamy and also includes shea butter, but also jojoba oil, and kendi oil, and it is so moisturising and soft on the lips that you can mistake this full coverage lipsticks for a lip balm! The shade Sedona Sands is a pale dusty pink shade, that is perfect for a casual every day look, or whenever you prefer nude lips.
The lip crayon has a fairly decent wear of about four or so hours, but less if you eat or drink. I love how the lip balm and lip crayon feel on my lips and the fact that it doesn’t contain any chemical or artificial nasties, so I know I'll be reaching for both again and again over the coming months.
The products come packaged in a gorgeous linen cosmetic bag, which has a red lining and trim, and the cute little bee printed on the side is a lovely touch.
And at just $19.95 this Burt's Bees Delight Up your lips Gift Set is a great gift idea, and anyone receiving it will sure be happy.
Burt's Bees Delight Up your lips Gift Set (available in pink or red) - RRP: $19.95
Available from Burt's Bees online , Priceline, Target, David Jones and select pharmacies
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
6 September 2016
RED LIPS WITH MAX FACTOR
I've always been a huge fan of Max Factors products, in particularly the foundations and mascaras, and it wasn't until recently that I came across their lipsticks and glosses. Today I'd like to share with you four different lip products from Max Factor for the perfect red pout.
First up is the Max Factor Colour Elixir Gloss, which combines smoothing mineral oil, nourishing candelilla wax, shine enhancers and considering this a lip gloss, it has a considerably high pigmentation so you can wear it on its own, naturally, but you can also use it on top of a lipstick for added shine. It leaves the lips with a super glossy non-sticky finish. It does need to be re-applied every few hors, but that's pretty standard for a lip gloss. The shade Polished Fuchsia is a dark pink almost red shade, that is super wearable, and as the colour isn't as intense as a lipstick, it is also perfect for everyday casual wear, feeling very comfortable on the lips.
Next is the Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick, which is a moisturising lipstick that has been enriched with SilkTherapy™ complex with Silk Protein that helps sustain moisture levels for smoother lips, and it really does feel incredibly soft, creamy and moisturising on the lips. The shade Ruby Tuesday is the perfect bright red lipstick. It is super pigmented, giving full colour payoff, and it last hours and hours on the lips without fading or wearing off. The red shade does tend to bleed a little, but that's nothing using a lip liner first won't fix.
Then there's the Max Factor Colour Intensifying Lip Balm, which is a lip balm that has a buildable colour, so for each layer you apply, the colour intensifies, thanks to containing micro-fine mica particles to gradually build colour to the lips. One layer with give the lips a tiny touch of tint and a sheen, while five coats will give the most intense level of colour, and I really like this, so I can control the colour intensity according to my mood and the occasion. The balm is also a very moisturising formula containing among others mango, shea and cocoa butter. The Classy Cherry appears dark red in the tube but once applied it does have a slight dark fuchsia tinge. For everyday use this is one of my favourites, as I really love how I can build up the shade.
Finally, there's the Max Factor Lipfinity Long Lasting Lipstick, which a longwearing lipstick that delivers moisturising, intense colour that lasts for up to eight hours. And unlike many other longwearing lipsticks, which are often very drying on the lips, this one actually is a moisturising formula containing over 60 per cent skin conditioners and emollients fused together with two film formers that improve strength and long-wear. It also contains shea butter, squalane and acetylated lanolin to add intense moisturisation. The shade Evermore Sublime is a gorgeous classic red shade, and it really does have incredible pigmentation, and even when it wears off, it does so evenly leaving a nice red stain on the lips, so when I want to make sure my lipstick stays put and I have no time for touch ups, this one never fails. Also perfect for a night out!
So there you have it, four different red lipsticks from Max Factor, each with a different feel, shade and look, from a gloss, to a tint, to a solid bold colour. Something for every mood and occasion, and as each is lovely in its own right, I consequently also struggle picking favourites!
Max Factor Colour Elixir Gloss - RRP: $19.95
Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick - RRP: $20.95
Max Factor Colour Intensifying Lip Balm - RRP: $17.95
Max Factor Lipfinity Long Lasting Lipstick - RRP: $23.95
Max Factor is available from Myer, Priceline, Variety Stores and Select Pharmacies
First up is the Max Factor Colour Elixir Gloss, which combines smoothing mineral oil, nourishing candelilla wax, shine enhancers and considering this a lip gloss, it has a considerably high pigmentation so you can wear it on its own, naturally, but you can also use it on top of a lipstick for added shine. It leaves the lips with a super glossy non-sticky finish. It does need to be re-applied every few hors, but that's pretty standard for a lip gloss. The shade Polished Fuchsia is a dark pink almost red shade, that is super wearable, and as the colour isn't as intense as a lipstick, it is also perfect for everyday casual wear, feeling very comfortable on the lips.
Next is the Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick, which is a moisturising lipstick that has been enriched with SilkTherapy™ complex with Silk Protein that helps sustain moisture levels for smoother lips, and it really does feel incredibly soft, creamy and moisturising on the lips. The shade Ruby Tuesday is the perfect bright red lipstick. It is super pigmented, giving full colour payoff, and it last hours and hours on the lips without fading or wearing off. The red shade does tend to bleed a little, but that's nothing using a lip liner first won't fix.
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| L-R: Colour Elixir Gloss in Polished Fuchsia, Colour Elixir Lipstick in Ruby Tuesday, Colour Intensifying Lip Balm in Classy Cherry, Lipfinity Long Lasting Lipstick in Evermore Sublime |
Then there's the Max Factor Colour Intensifying Lip Balm, which is a lip balm that has a buildable colour, so for each layer you apply, the colour intensifies, thanks to containing micro-fine mica particles to gradually build colour to the lips. One layer with give the lips a tiny touch of tint and a sheen, while five coats will give the most intense level of colour, and I really like this, so I can control the colour intensity according to my mood and the occasion. The balm is also a very moisturising formula containing among others mango, shea and cocoa butter. The Classy Cherry appears dark red in the tube but once applied it does have a slight dark fuchsia tinge. For everyday use this is one of my favourites, as I really love how I can build up the shade.
Finally, there's the Max Factor Lipfinity Long Lasting Lipstick, which a longwearing lipstick that delivers moisturising, intense colour that lasts for up to eight hours. And unlike many other longwearing lipsticks, which are often very drying on the lips, this one actually is a moisturising formula containing over 60 per cent skin conditioners and emollients fused together with two film formers that improve strength and long-wear. It also contains shea butter, squalane and acetylated lanolin to add intense moisturisation. The shade Evermore Sublime is a gorgeous classic red shade, and it really does have incredible pigmentation, and even when it wears off, it does so evenly leaving a nice red stain on the lips, so when I want to make sure my lipstick stays put and I have no time for touch ups, this one never fails. Also perfect for a night out!
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| Colour Elixir Gloss in Polished Fuchsia, Colour Elixir Lipstick in Ruby Tuesday, Colour Intensifying Lip Balm in Classy Cherry, Lipfinity Long Lasting Lipstick in Evermore Sublime |
So there you have it, four different red lipsticks from Max Factor, each with a different feel, shade and look, from a gloss, to a tint, to a solid bold colour. Something for every mood and occasion, and as each is lovely in its own right, I consequently also struggle picking favourites!
Max Factor Colour Elixir Gloss - RRP: $19.95
Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick - RRP: $20.95
Max Factor Colour Intensifying Lip Balm - RRP: $17.95
Max Factor Lipfinity Long Lasting Lipstick - RRP: $23.95
Max Factor is available from Myer, Priceline, Variety Stores and Select Pharmacies
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
1 July 2016
PRODUCT REVIEW: SISLEY PARIS PHYTO EYE TWIST AND PHYTO LIP TWIST NEW PRODUCT ADDITIONS
If you regularly tune into my blog, or check my instagram or facebook feed, you'd know that I am head over heals in love with the Phyto Eye and Lip Twists, so I was naturally extremely excited of the news that additional colours had been added to the ranges.
The Phyto Eye Twists sees the addition of 4 new shades;
I am a little conservative so not so good with the green or purple shades, however, the Pearl and the Copper shades are as made for me, in fact, I had already when I wrote about these last mentioned that I'd love to see a lighter shade, not knowing that these were already in the pipeline, so yay yay yay! Anyway, the Pearl shade is a beautiful light shade that is perfect to use on its own, or as I like it, in combination with any of the other colours in the range, to lighten them, or simply add a touch of highlight, in ie the inner corner of the eye, or maybe as highlighter under the brows! The Copper shade is a beautiful mid-brown shade with a lovely golden sheen.
These Phyto Lip Twists are classified as tinted lip balms and consequently just give the lips a nice wash of colour with a beautiful glossy sheen at the same time, thanks to containing micro-shimmer that gives just the right amount of sheen without being too shimmery! And of course you can easily add another layer or two, builds up the colour making it stronger and more intense. And all without any stickiness.The Lip Twists are very creamy and so easy to apply thanks to the pointed tip which is perfect for outlining the lips and colouring in the lips at the same time.
They feel very lovely and comfortable on the lips thanks to being enriched with phytosqualene which is derived from Olive oil that maintains the skin’s softness and elasticity for visibly moisturised and protected lips, and as well as Commiphora Resin Extract that smoothes the lips and contours thanks to its firming effect.
They haven't got the longest of wear on the lips, but considering that they not long wearing lipsticks, but tinted lip balms, the 3 or so hours you do get, I do find quite reasonable. And they wear off evenly, and even when the colour is gone, you are left with soft and moisturised lips, almost as if you’ve just worn a lip balm!
Of the four new shades, I've tried Poppy, Love and Nut. Nut is a dusty rose/mauve shade that is perfect as an everyday barely-there lip colour as once applied it is very close to the natural lip colour. Poppy and Love are both brighter and bolder shades, Poppy being a beautiful pinky-red shade and Love a stunning fuchsia pink. Of the three I am particularly loving Poppy and Love, for the sole reason that they are brighter, yet going on sheer, they are still extremely wearable, and as I've only recently started wearing stronger and bolder colours, these are just perfect for me to wear as everyday colours too!
As always, both the Phyto Eye Twists and the Phyto Lip Twists are not just beautiful to wear, they are also super stylish in their stunning black and white zebra print, with blue writing on the Phyto Eyes and red on the Phyto Lips. I am not usually a fan of animal prints, but these are super modern and stylish and almost a shame to stash away in the handbag or drawer!
Well done Sisley Paris on these new additions to an already fantastic line of colours - you've just given me even more reason to love the Phyto Eye and Lip Twists! If you haven't already checked out these ranges, definitely worth it next time you're passing the Sisley Paris counter!
Sisley Paris Phyto Eye Twist - RRP: $55 / 1.5g
Sisley Paris Phyto Lip Twist - RRP: $55 / 2.5g
Sisley Paris is available from David Jones and from Sisley Paris Online
The Phyto Eye Twists sees the addition of 4 new shades;
- Pearl – a stunning translucent pure and pearly beige
- Copper – a hot coppery brown with a bronze shimmer
- Amethyst – a deep intense purple shade with hints of blue
- Emerald – a luxurious and magnetic emerald green
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| Sisley Paris Pearl and Copper Eye Twists |
I am a little conservative so not so good with the green or purple shades, however, the Pearl and the Copper shades are as made for me, in fact, I had already when I wrote about these last mentioned that I'd love to see a lighter shade, not knowing that these were already in the pipeline, so yay yay yay! Anyway, the Pearl shade is a beautiful light shade that is perfect to use on its own, or as I like it, in combination with any of the other colours in the range, to lighten them, or simply add a touch of highlight, in ie the inner corner of the eye, or maybe as highlighter under the brows! The Copper shade is a beautiful mid-brown shade with a lovely golden sheen.
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| Sisley Paris Pearl and Copper Eye Twists |
As I've previously mentioned, these Phyto Eye Twists, are so buttery soft and super pigmented that a single swipe over the eyes is all it takes for a solid colour. Hereafter you simply smudge it out with your finger and you're ready to go. And absolutely no need for taking them with you as no touch ups are required during the day, as they stay put all day, without fading or budging, and thats without a primer on my greasy eyelids! They truly as waterproof and long lasting as Sisley claims! Probably not hard to see why these are my go-tos on those mornings when I've got to get going in a hurry and also get two small kids running around my feet ready to go too!
The addition of these new four shades means there are now a total of 12 different Phyto Eye Twists.
Next up are the new additions to the Phyto Lip Twists, which also includes 4 new shades;
- Love – a bold and stunning fuchsia pink with a hint of raspberry
- Litchi – a frosted nude with delicate hints of pink
- Nut – a sassy and sophisticated hazelnut
- Poppy – a vibrant and passionate poppy red
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| Sisley Paris Nut, Love and Poppy Lip Twists |
These Phyto Lip Twists are classified as tinted lip balms and consequently just give the lips a nice wash of colour with a beautiful glossy sheen at the same time, thanks to containing micro-shimmer that gives just the right amount of sheen without being too shimmery! And of course you can easily add another layer or two, builds up the colour making it stronger and more intense. And all without any stickiness.The Lip Twists are very creamy and so easy to apply thanks to the pointed tip which is perfect for outlining the lips and colouring in the lips at the same time.
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| Sisley Paris Nut, Love and Poppy Lip Twists |
They feel very lovely and comfortable on the lips thanks to being enriched with phytosqualene which is derived from Olive oil that maintains the skin’s softness and elasticity for visibly moisturised and protected lips, and as well as Commiphora Resin Extract that smoothes the lips and contours thanks to its firming effect.
They haven't got the longest of wear on the lips, but considering that they not long wearing lipsticks, but tinted lip balms, the 3 or so hours you do get, I do find quite reasonable. And they wear off evenly, and even when the colour is gone, you are left with soft and moisturised lips, almost as if you’ve just worn a lip balm!
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| Sisley Paris Nut, Love and Poppy Lip Twists |
Of the four new shades, I've tried Poppy, Love and Nut. Nut is a dusty rose/mauve shade that is perfect as an everyday barely-there lip colour as once applied it is very close to the natural lip colour. Poppy and Love are both brighter and bolder shades, Poppy being a beautiful pinky-red shade and Love a stunning fuchsia pink. Of the three I am particularly loving Poppy and Love, for the sole reason that they are brighter, yet going on sheer, they are still extremely wearable, and as I've only recently started wearing stronger and bolder colours, these are just perfect for me to wear as everyday colours too!
As always, both the Phyto Eye Twists and the Phyto Lip Twists are not just beautiful to wear, they are also super stylish in their stunning black and white zebra print, with blue writing on the Phyto Eyes and red on the Phyto Lips. I am not usually a fan of animal prints, but these are super modern and stylish and almost a shame to stash away in the handbag or drawer!
Well done Sisley Paris on these new additions to an already fantastic line of colours - you've just given me even more reason to love the Phyto Eye and Lip Twists! If you haven't already checked out these ranges, definitely worth it next time you're passing the Sisley Paris counter!
Sisley Paris Phyto Eye Twist - RRP: $55 / 1.5g
Sisley Paris Phyto Lip Twist - RRP: $55 / 2.5g
Sisley Paris is available from David Jones and from Sisley Paris Online
* Some products may have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
17 June 2015
PRODUCT REVIEW: ESTEE LAUDER COURREGES MAKEUP COLLECTION
To coincide with the (European) summer of 2015, Estee Lauder has launched a limited edition makeup collection called Courreges, which has been made in connection with the French Clothing Brand. The collection includes 13 pieces, and here are my thoughts on some of them;
What I Say:
The Courreges Estee Lauder collection is described as a “pop-timistic 13-piece limited edition line that marries the floating-on-air feeling of an embellished Courrèges mini dress, and the punched-up precision of Estée Lauder’s progressive product design, seen through the Courrèges lens. The formulations were designed to be surprising in their lightness, in their sensorial delivery, their translucency, reflectivity, and in their pop-y palette. They are an invitation to have fun with color, texture and special effects while defying the confines of nostalgia by creating a look that is wholly of today.
Common for all the products is that they are housed in stunning and simple white and silver packaging, which is very different from Estee Lauders usual gold packaging, but it is absolutely beautiful.
Super Lashes
I have to be completely honest and admit that I am rarely using false lashes. Firstly because I am hopeless at applying them, and secondly because being pregnant (currently almost 39 weeks as I write this), my nights are spent at the couch, drained after spending the day chasing our 22 month old boy around – so hardly the time or the place. In saying that, these full and long lashes look absolutely amazing and will take your eye makeup to the next level. I will definitely keep these ready for the next time the perfect occasion to wear them strikes! RRP: $52.00
Super Gloss in Rosy Future
This lipgloss comes in a super stylish packaging with a silver pointed tip that makes precise application a breeze. To dispense the gloss you simply need to pump once or twice. The Super Gloss is only available in one shade, Rosy Future, which is a beautiful fuchsia pink colour saturated shade with a high gloss that looks that looks stunning on the lips, both for day and night time use. And it has a good long wear of several hours and feels incredible on the lips too, light and non-sticky. Oh, and it smells fantastic too! I absolutely love it and wish that it wasn’t a limited edition product, and that more shades were available! RRP: $42.00
Ultra White EyeLiner in Lunar White
I always wear liquid eyeliner, and I have been for as long as I can remember, but usually it is either dark brown or black, so this Ultra White shade is quite different for me, and certainly one I have to get used to. I think it would probably be more suitable for wear during spring and summer (as the collection is initially intended). The eyeliner is easy to use and the fine tip draws a super fine colour saturated line in just one swipe. The formula is thick, yet it dries quickly and stays put for hours! RRP: $42.00
Iridescent Ball Highlighter
This white plastic ball contains a highlighter with a powder gelee consistency. It is suitable for use on the cheeks, or any other area of the face you’d like to highlight, including cheek bones, and under the brow bone, and it gives a beautiful but subtle look with just the right amount of sheen, without being too shiny or glittery. It is easy to use, both with your fingers, but certainly also with a brush, and thanks to the round ball container it is also easy to take in your handbag for touch-ups on the go. RRP: $42.00
Lip + Cheek Ball in Ultra Pink
This gloss cream has the consistency of a light gel, and it can be used to add both a tint to the lips as well as a natural stain to the cheeks for a natural rosy glow. The shade Ultra Pink actually looks bright red in the gorgeous silver ball, but once applied it applies sheer, and is far from that bright or dark, although you can of course build up the colour as it is so pigmented. And I love the fact that you can use it on both lips and cheeks, and again, the round ball packaging means that you can take it with you on the go too! RRP: $42.00
Eye Amplifier in Aqua Silver and Black Silver
These mono eye shadows come in two shades, Aqua Silver, which is a blue-ish grey shade, and Black Silver and in a round white compact, with a clear twist off lid. The eye shadows have a nice sheen without being too shimmery, and they blend extremely easily, and have a very high pigmentation, so while you can apply then with just a wash of colour, you can also build up the intensity, and even more so if you apply them wet! They last extremely well, even on my greasy eyelids, so even in the end of the day they look freshly applied and have not creased into fine lines, which is rare for me, so I wish that there were more colours available and they weren’t limited edition! RRP Each: $42.00
Illuminations Face Powder
This is a powder illuminator that comes in a white compact with a clear screw lid. The powder give the skin a lovely shimmery sheen and a healthy glow, without being too shimmery, although, you do have to be careful not to be too heavy handed or it can turn out almost metallic looking on your skin. The soft powder is easy to apply with a large brush to the cheeks, and brow bones or anywhere else you’d like a nice glow, and it is very fine, so it still looks natural on the skin, and doesn’t emphasise pores of fine lines. It also has a good wear, with next to no fading. RRP: $52.00
Also available from the Courreges Collection:
Overall this is a beautiful collection, and all the products I’ve tried are so easy to use and so lovely to wear. My favourites would have to be the Super Gloss, the Iridescent Ball Highlighter, the Lip + Cheek Ball, the Eye Amplifiers and the Illuminations Face Powder… yep, 5 favourites out of 7 products, that’s not bad is it, but just goes to show that it is a lovely collection. But then again, I have always loved the products from Estee Lauder for their high quality, and this new modern Courreges collection is no exception.
But don’t forget that this is a limited edition collection, so make sure to check out the products at your nearest store now, so you won’t miss out!
*Some products may have been provided for consideration, but would still be reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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What I Say:
The Courreges Estee Lauder collection is described as a “pop-timistic 13-piece limited edition line that marries the floating-on-air feeling of an embellished Courrèges mini dress, and the punched-up precision of Estée Lauder’s progressive product design, seen through the Courrèges lens. The formulations were designed to be surprising in their lightness, in their sensorial delivery, their translucency, reflectivity, and in their pop-y palette. They are an invitation to have fun with color, texture and special effects while defying the confines of nostalgia by creating a look that is wholly of today.
Common for all the products is that they are housed in stunning and simple white and silver packaging, which is very different from Estee Lauders usual gold packaging, but it is absolutely beautiful.
Super Lashes
I have to be completely honest and admit that I am rarely using false lashes. Firstly because I am hopeless at applying them, and secondly because being pregnant (currently almost 39 weeks as I write this), my nights are spent at the couch, drained after spending the day chasing our 22 month old boy around – so hardly the time or the place. In saying that, these full and long lashes look absolutely amazing and will take your eye makeup to the next level. I will definitely keep these ready for the next time the perfect occasion to wear them strikes! RRP: $52.00
Super Gloss in Rosy Future
This lipgloss comes in a super stylish packaging with a silver pointed tip that makes precise application a breeze. To dispense the gloss you simply need to pump once or twice. The Super Gloss is only available in one shade, Rosy Future, which is a beautiful fuchsia pink colour saturated shade with a high gloss that looks that looks stunning on the lips, both for day and night time use. And it has a good long wear of several hours and feels incredible on the lips too, light and non-sticky. Oh, and it smells fantastic too! I absolutely love it and wish that it wasn’t a limited edition product, and that more shades were available! RRP: $42.00
Ultra White EyeLiner in Lunar White
I always wear liquid eyeliner, and I have been for as long as I can remember, but usually it is either dark brown or black, so this Ultra White shade is quite different for me, and certainly one I have to get used to. I think it would probably be more suitable for wear during spring and summer (as the collection is initially intended). The eyeliner is easy to use and the fine tip draws a super fine colour saturated line in just one swipe. The formula is thick, yet it dries quickly and stays put for hours! RRP: $42.00
Iridescent Ball Highlighter
This white plastic ball contains a highlighter with a powder gelee consistency. It is suitable for use on the cheeks, or any other area of the face you’d like to highlight, including cheek bones, and under the brow bone, and it gives a beautiful but subtle look with just the right amount of sheen, without being too shiny or glittery. It is easy to use, both with your fingers, but certainly also with a brush, and thanks to the round ball container it is also easy to take in your handbag for touch-ups on the go. RRP: $42.00
Lip + Cheek Ball in Ultra Pink
This gloss cream has the consistency of a light gel, and it can be used to add both a tint to the lips as well as a natural stain to the cheeks for a natural rosy glow. The shade Ultra Pink actually looks bright red in the gorgeous silver ball, but once applied it applies sheer, and is far from that bright or dark, although you can of course build up the colour as it is so pigmented. And I love the fact that you can use it on both lips and cheeks, and again, the round ball packaging means that you can take it with you on the go too! RRP: $42.00
Eye Amplifier in Aqua Silver and Black Silver
These mono eye shadows come in two shades, Aqua Silver, which is a blue-ish grey shade, and Black Silver and in a round white compact, with a clear twist off lid. The eye shadows have a nice sheen without being too shimmery, and they blend extremely easily, and have a very high pigmentation, so while you can apply then with just a wash of colour, you can also build up the intensity, and even more so if you apply them wet! They last extremely well, even on my greasy eyelids, so even in the end of the day they look freshly applied and have not creased into fine lines, which is rare for me, so I wish that there were more colours available and they weren’t limited edition! RRP Each: $42.00
Illuminations Face Powder
This is a powder illuminator that comes in a white compact with a clear screw lid. The powder give the skin a lovely shimmery sheen and a healthy glow, without being too shimmery, although, you do have to be careful not to be too heavy handed or it can turn out almost metallic looking on your skin. The soft powder is easy to apply with a large brush to the cheeks, and brow bones or anywhere else you’d like a nice glow, and it is very fine, so it still looks natural on the skin, and doesn’t emphasise pores of fine lines. It also has a good wear, with next to no fading. RRP: $52.00
Also available from the Courreges Collection:
- Lip Visor: A lip gloss: RRP: $42.00
- Eye Glide Pencil – Available in Silver Streak – RRP: $36.00
- Kabuki Brush: RRP: $65.00
- Hair Mascara: RRP: $52.00
Overall this is a beautiful collection, and all the products I’ve tried are so easy to use and so lovely to wear. My favourites would have to be the Super Gloss, the Iridescent Ball Highlighter, the Lip + Cheek Ball, the Eye Amplifiers and the Illuminations Face Powder… yep, 5 favourites out of 7 products, that’s not bad is it, but just goes to show that it is a lovely collection. But then again, I have always loved the products from Estee Lauder for their high quality, and this new modern Courreges collection is no exception.
But don’t forget that this is a limited edition collection, so make sure to check out the products at your nearest store now, so you won’t miss out!
*Some products may have been provided for consideration, but would still be reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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10 June 2015
PRODUCT REVIEW: SISLEY PARIS PHYTO LIP TWIST TINTED BALM
as a stay-at-home mum, I rarely wear the full on makeup as I used to when I was working in the corporate world. Catching up with mother’s group or taking my boy shopping or to the playground, to me, rarely calls more than casual makeup, which is also why I’ve lately been favouring lipglosses over lipsticks as they are simply quicker to apply. So when I was asked to trial some of the new 2015 colours from the Sisley Paris Phyto Lip Twist Tinted Balm Range, I happily accepted. Here are my thoughts;
What They Say:
Colour, care and shine in a single "twist". Phyto-Lip Twist is a tinted balm, coloured like a lipstick and shiny like a gloss. It is applied with a single "twist" and leaves the lips supple, moisturised, visibly smoothed and plumped thanks to its cocktail of original plant-based active ingredients. Its ultra-sensory smooth glide-on texture reinvents lipstick. Its luminous, easy-to-wear shades match any occasion, from sheer nude to intense colour. Fun and practical, this new XXL pencil does not need a sharpener.
RRP: $50 - Available from David Jones
What I Say:
Following the success of the initial launch of the Phyto Lip Twists, Sisley has now launched three new colours for the 2015 winter season. I tried shades 8 Candy and 9 Chestnut, but there is also a shade 7 Coral available in the range, that now totals nine shades.
Candy – a candy pink shade that is perfect for brightening any makeup
Chestnut – a warm mauve hazel nut shade that is so wearable and perfect for everyday wear
I love using lipglosses, but have to admit that I too, like the rest of the world have taken to makeup in crayon form, whether it is eyeshadows, blush or for my lips, as it is simply so quickly and easy to apply. And these Phyto Lip Twists are no exception.
The pointed tip is perfect for outlining the lips and colouring in the lips at the same time.
And just one layer gives the lips a nice wash of colour with a beautiful glossy sheen at the same time, thanks to containing micro-shimmer that gives just the right amount of gloss without being too shimmery! And of course you can easily add another layer or two, builds up the colour making it stronger and more intense. And all without any stickiness.
And the Lip Twists soft and creamy and easy to apply, and they are so beautiful to wear too, feeling soft and comfortable on the lips, as they moisture and soothe the lips at the same time as they’ve been enriched with phytosqualene which is derived from Olive oil that maintains the skin’s softness and elasticity for visibly moisturised and protected lips, and as well as Commiphora Resin Extract that smoothes the lips and contours thanks to its firming effect.
And how can you not love the design of the Lip Twists, as they come with a stunning black and white Zebra print, they simply look fresh and modern. And what’s even better I tat you never need to sharpen the pens, as you can simply twist it up to reveal more lip balm as you need it.
The Lip Twists have a wear of a few hours, less if you eat or drink, but personally I find that reasonable, and I really love that they wear off evenly, and even when the colour is gone, you are left with soft and moisturised lips, almost as if you’ve just worn a lip balm!
All in all I really like these Lip Twists as they are so easy to apply in just one stroke, and the slimline formula is the perfect size for carrying in your handbag too, although it’s almost a shame not to have it out on display! Highly recommended.
*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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What They Say:
Colour, care and shine in a single "twist". Phyto-Lip Twist is a tinted balm, coloured like a lipstick and shiny like a gloss. It is applied with a single "twist" and leaves the lips supple, moisturised, visibly smoothed and plumped thanks to its cocktail of original plant-based active ingredients. Its ultra-sensory smooth glide-on texture reinvents lipstick. Its luminous, easy-to-wear shades match any occasion, from sheer nude to intense colour. Fun and practical, this new XXL pencil does not need a sharpener.
RRP: $50 - Available from David Jones
What I Say:
Following the success of the initial launch of the Phyto Lip Twists, Sisley has now launched three new colours for the 2015 winter season. I tried shades 8 Candy and 9 Chestnut, but there is also a shade 7 Coral available in the range, that now totals nine shades.
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| Left: Candy, Right: Chestnut |
Candy – a candy pink shade that is perfect for brightening any makeup
Chestnut – a warm mauve hazel nut shade that is so wearable and perfect for everyday wear
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| Left: Candy, Right: Chestnut |
I love using lipglosses, but have to admit that I too, like the rest of the world have taken to makeup in crayon form, whether it is eyeshadows, blush or for my lips, as it is simply so quickly and easy to apply. And these Phyto Lip Twists are no exception.
The pointed tip is perfect for outlining the lips and colouring in the lips at the same time.
And just one layer gives the lips a nice wash of colour with a beautiful glossy sheen at the same time, thanks to containing micro-shimmer that gives just the right amount of gloss without being too shimmery! And of course you can easily add another layer or two, builds up the colour making it stronger and more intense. And all without any stickiness.
And the Lip Twists soft and creamy and easy to apply, and they are so beautiful to wear too, feeling soft and comfortable on the lips, as they moisture and soothe the lips at the same time as they’ve been enriched with phytosqualene which is derived from Olive oil that maintains the skin’s softness and elasticity for visibly moisturised and protected lips, and as well as Commiphora Resin Extract that smoothes the lips and contours thanks to its firming effect.
And how can you not love the design of the Lip Twists, as they come with a stunning black and white Zebra print, they simply look fresh and modern. And what’s even better I tat you never need to sharpen the pens, as you can simply twist it up to reveal more lip balm as you need it.
The Lip Twists have a wear of a few hours, less if you eat or drink, but personally I find that reasonable, and I really love that they wear off evenly, and even when the colour is gone, you are left with soft and moisturised lips, almost as if you’ve just worn a lip balm!
All in all I really like these Lip Twists as they are so easy to apply in just one stroke, and the slimline formula is the perfect size for carrying in your handbag too, although it’s almost a shame not to have it out on display! Highly recommended.
*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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9 April 2015
PRODUCT REVIEW: BECCA TURKISH DELIGHT HOLIDAY SET FROM RY
Today I’d like to share with you an amazing makeup set, the Becca Turkish Delight Holiday Set which is available from Australia’s largest online hair and beauty store, RY. Here are my thoughts;
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What They Say:
Becca Turkish Delight Holiday Set gives inimitable colour for a signature look.
Includes;
What I Say:
I have never tried anything from the Australian makeup brand Becca before, so I was very excited to put this makeup set to the test.
The makeup came beautifully presented inside a high-quality brown makeup bag with dual compartments, as well as small pockets, elastic straps etc to hold your makeup insecurely. I absolutely love this bag, and love how you can organise your makeup inside the bag, so I immediately started using it. The dark brown colour, which matches the signature colour of Becca is also very modern and stylish, and wont date in a hurry.
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This is what was included in the makeup kit:
Beach Tint in Watermelon
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This tiny tube of Beach Tint contains a multi-functional cream stain that can be used for both cheek and lips. The oil free and water-resistant crème blends quickly and easily into the skin or lips, leaving a lovely natural looking stain behind.
The Beach Tint has a lovely scent that supposedly is watermelon, but I have to admit that I cannot quite smell that, but in saying that it does have a gorgeous sweet fruity scent that you can only love!
The Watermelon colour is a bright pink shade, but when wiped into the cheeks or lips, it has a lovely and more subtle pink shade that looks very natural, and lasts for hours. In saying that, the creamy liquid is very concentrated so you need to take care not to use too much, or you will end up with quite pink cheeks. As it is a liquid it means that it leaves a nice sheen on the cheeks, which I really like as it is different from the powdery blushes that I usually tend to use. The tint had separated a little when I first opened it, so all I got was a thin liquid, but once I had ‘drained’ that from the tube, I had no issues.
When used on the lips, it does have a bit of a matte finish, so I prefer to use it with a clear lipbalm or gloss on top.
Ultimate Colour Gloss in Palm Breeze
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This gloss really pleasantly surprised me, as unlike most other lipglosses it is seriously pigmented, almost to the point you’d call it a lipstick but with the added high shine gloss. It feels light and so comfortable on the lips with its non-sticky formula, and it lasts on the lips for quite a few hours, although naturally not quite as long if you eat or drink. The lipgloss has been enriched with vitamin E to hydrate and nourish the lips, so even when it has worn off, it leaves your lips feel soft and smooth. The colour Palm Breeze is a warm pink fuchsia shade that I really like, and which is perfect for both daytime and night-time wear .
Nail Colour in Tempranillo
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This nail polish in the shade Tempranillo is a lovely dark plum shade that is absolutely perfect for autumn and winter. The flat brush makes it easy to apply to a streak-free high finish, and after two coats you’ve got the full saturated colour. It dries quickly and lasts for about 4-5 days without chipping. I also love how glossy it is, even without the use of a top coat. I also love that the formula is 4-free, and hence free from key chemicals including from Formaldehyde, Toluene, Camphor and Dibutyl Phthalate
Ultimate Eye Colour Quad - Eclipsed
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This eye shadow quad is without a doubt the hero of this makeup kit. The round quad comes in a soft touch brown plastic compact with a silver insert at the top, making it resemble a wheel. Inside you find a full sized mirror as well as the four eye shadows which includes a metallic champagne, a demi-matte mid-grey, a metallic khaki-green shade as well as a matte moss-brown shade. Each of the colours work beautifully on their own, or complement each other perfectly too when used together in any combination. In short, this palette contains every colour you could need, be it for a simple every day look, or a more intense smoky look using the deeper shades to line the eyes with.
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Each of the mineral powder shadows are very pigmented, and apply and blend easily with a brush, and last all day without fading or settling into fine lines around the eyes.
Overall this Turkish Delight Holiday Makeup Kit is a fantastic makeup kit, that contains all the key products, as well as it is a perfect way of getting to know the products from Becca at a bargain price. I absolutely love the products, and am very impressed by the high quality and performance, and I am certainly keen to try more products from the brand.
About RY – if you are not familiar with RY, they are Australia’s largest online store for hair and beauty products. They stock over 8000, and have a price match guarantee so no need to shop around for cheaper products. They have a low shipping rate of $6.95, but do offer free shipping when you spend over $99. And they give you free samples with every order. What’s not to love, so make sure you check them out now!
*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy. Twitter | Facebook | Bloglovin | Instagram |
What They Say:
Becca Turkish Delight Holiday Set gives inimitable colour for a signature look.
Includes;
- Beach tint in Watermelon, 7ml
- Ultimate Colour Gloss in Palm Breeze, 7ml
- Ultimate Eye Colour Quad in Eclipsed, 8g
- Nail Polish in Tempranillo, 15ml
- Brown cosmetic bag with dual compartments
What I Say:
I have never tried anything from the Australian makeup brand Becca before, so I was very excited to put this makeup set to the test.
The makeup came beautifully presented inside a high-quality brown makeup bag with dual compartments, as well as small pockets, elastic straps etc to hold your makeup insecurely. I absolutely love this bag, and love how you can organise your makeup inside the bag, so I immediately started using it. The dark brown colour, which matches the signature colour of Becca is also very modern and stylish, and wont date in a hurry.
This is what was included in the makeup kit:
Beach Tint in Watermelon
This tiny tube of Beach Tint contains a multi-functional cream stain that can be used for both cheek and lips. The oil free and water-resistant crème blends quickly and easily into the skin or lips, leaving a lovely natural looking stain behind.
The Beach Tint has a lovely scent that supposedly is watermelon, but I have to admit that I cannot quite smell that, but in saying that it does have a gorgeous sweet fruity scent that you can only love!
The Watermelon colour is a bright pink shade, but when wiped into the cheeks or lips, it has a lovely and more subtle pink shade that looks very natural, and lasts for hours. In saying that, the creamy liquid is very concentrated so you need to take care not to use too much, or you will end up with quite pink cheeks. As it is a liquid it means that it leaves a nice sheen on the cheeks, which I really like as it is different from the powdery blushes that I usually tend to use. The tint had separated a little when I first opened it, so all I got was a thin liquid, but once I had ‘drained’ that from the tube, I had no issues.
When used on the lips, it does have a bit of a matte finish, so I prefer to use it with a clear lipbalm or gloss on top.
Ultimate Colour Gloss in Palm Breeze
This gloss really pleasantly surprised me, as unlike most other lipglosses it is seriously pigmented, almost to the point you’d call it a lipstick but with the added high shine gloss. It feels light and so comfortable on the lips with its non-sticky formula, and it lasts on the lips for quite a few hours, although naturally not quite as long if you eat or drink. The lipgloss has been enriched with vitamin E to hydrate and nourish the lips, so even when it has worn off, it leaves your lips feel soft and smooth. The colour Palm Breeze is a warm pink fuchsia shade that I really like, and which is perfect for both daytime and night-time wear .
Nail Colour in Tempranillo
This nail polish in the shade Tempranillo is a lovely dark plum shade that is absolutely perfect for autumn and winter. The flat brush makes it easy to apply to a streak-free high finish, and after two coats you’ve got the full saturated colour. It dries quickly and lasts for about 4-5 days without chipping. I also love how glossy it is, even without the use of a top coat. I also love that the formula is 4-free, and hence free from key chemicals including from Formaldehyde, Toluene, Camphor and Dibutyl Phthalate
Ultimate Eye Colour Quad - Eclipsed
This eye shadow quad is without a doubt the hero of this makeup kit. The round quad comes in a soft touch brown plastic compact with a silver insert at the top, making it resemble a wheel. Inside you find a full sized mirror as well as the four eye shadows which includes a metallic champagne, a demi-matte mid-grey, a metallic khaki-green shade as well as a matte moss-brown shade. Each of the colours work beautifully on their own, or complement each other perfectly too when used together in any combination. In short, this palette contains every colour you could need, be it for a simple every day look, or a more intense smoky look using the deeper shades to line the eyes with.
Each of the mineral powder shadows are very pigmented, and apply and blend easily with a brush, and last all day without fading or settling into fine lines around the eyes.
Overall this Turkish Delight Holiday Makeup Kit is a fantastic makeup kit, that contains all the key products, as well as it is a perfect way of getting to know the products from Becca at a bargain price. I absolutely love the products, and am very impressed by the high quality and performance, and I am certainly keen to try more products from the brand.
About RY – if you are not familiar with RY, they are Australia’s largest online store for hair and beauty products. They stock over 8000, and have a price match guarantee so no need to shop around for cheaper products. They have a low shipping rate of $6.95, but do offer free shipping when you spend over $99. And they give you free samples with every order. What’s not to love, so make sure you check them out now!
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