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9 February 2024

PRODUCT REVIEW: INIKA ORGANIC EYESHADOW QUAD IN SUNSET, EYELINER AND MAKEUP BRUSH - FOR STUNNING DAY TIME TO WARM GOLDEN LOOKS WITH 100% NATURAL AND CERTIFIED ORGANIC VEGAN AND CRUELTY FREE PRODUCTS



Let me talk about @inikaorganic once more with this stunning Cheetah Eyeshadow set… #AD 

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30 April 2019

PRODUCT REVIEW: IT COSMETICS TOP 5 MUST-TRY PRODUCTS FROM SEPHORA



The other week I was so lucky to be invited to a wellness event with cosmetics brand IT Cosmetics, which was absolutely amazing with a makeup masterclass with the brand’s National Education Manager, Josie Houlihan, followed by pilates (which I sadly couldn’t participate in due to hip injury), and followed by the most amazing brunch.

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6 March 2019

PRODUCT REVIEW: REAL TECHINIQUES LAUNCHES REBEL EDGE, SUGAR CRUSH MIRACLE COMPLEXION SPONGES AND EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS SET



A girl can never have too many makeup brushes, right!? I know I certainly can’t. And one of those brands that you can always trust, with their premium quality yet affordable brushes, is Real Techiniques. I admit that I do have quiet a brush collection, but what I reach for on a daily basis, is my Real Techniques, so needless to say that I squealed a little when a selection of the newest Real Techniques styles landed on my desk..



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6 January 2019

PRODUCT REVIEW: SYNERGIE MINERALS MAKEUP



I am always excited when I come across new brands, and even more so when they are Australian. Today I am talking about Synergie Skin  which is not just Australian made, the cosmeceutical products are also cruelty free, and made entirely free of ethically questionable ingredients. 

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31 May 2017

PRODUCT REVIEW: ECOTOOLS PERFECTING BLENDER DUO AND ENHANCING BRUSH SET

Today I'm excited to share with you some recent releases from Eco Tools, The Perfecting Blender Duo and the Enhancing Eye Brush Set. 


First up there's the Perfecting Blender Duo, which is a pack containing two makeup sponges, a small one and a large one. The large sponge is soft and flexible and has been designed to help blend your liquid foundation to help create the perfect, even look, while the smaller sponge has been designed to be a little firmer, to make help make precision coverage easier.

The sponges have various edges, including a larger flat surface to help apply product to large surface areas, a round base to seamlessly blend lines, and a wedge tip to get into smaller areas such as under the eyes etc, and like other makeup sponges, these can be used either wet or dry.

The makeup sponges are made from a unique EcoFoam technology that is made up of 70% plant based-materials, and they are also latex free, 100% vegan, and dermatologist tested - and I also love their green colours, as I think, like most others, I have enough pink makeup sponges, so it is such a refreshing change.

Of the two sponges, I am particularly enjoying the larger one, and find that it gives my skin a lovely even finish, but I am not quite sure about the smaller one, which I do find a tad hard - probably because I am used to softer sponges, so it probably just takes a little more getting used to. The sponges appear to be of a good quality, and great value for money too, although I am yet to wash them, so cannot speak of how they perform afterwards. But regardless, definitely worth a try.

Then there are the new makeup brushes, including the Enhancing Eye Set, which contains two double ended brushes, so four brush heads in total, designed to shade, define, blend and smudge.

One brush contains a Shade Brush with soft tapered bristles in one end to apply eye shadow all over the lid with, and a Define Brush in the other end, which is angled to help line and define the eye shape.

The second brush contains a Blend Brush in one end which has a rounded edge to eliminate streaks and harsh lines, and in the other end a Smudge Brush which has short bristles to help smudge the shadow and liner along the lash line.

The brushes are handcrafted and have the trademark timber shafts and are so soft and gorgeous. For travelling purposes the double ended brushes are super convenient, but for every day use, I generally store my brushes in a brush holder, which is thus not possible with these - so I would essentially prefer if they weren't double ended - but that said, they are so soft and gorgeous that I still wouldn’t' mind adding a few more to my collection.

EcoTools Perfecting Blender Duo - RRP: $19.95
EcoTools Enhancing Eye Set - RRP: $17.99

Available from EcoTools


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15 May 2017

PRODUCT REVIEW: DUCARE LUXURY MAKEUP BRUSH SET FROM MISS ALLURA

Which makeup fanatic doesn't love good makeup brushes - after all, decent tools can make the whole difference to your makeup look. And lately I've been loving these beautiful brushes from Ducare which are available from the online shop Miss Allura


This 8-piece brush set contains all the brushes you'd need to do your makeup.

The brushes have gorgeous white shafts with gold accents, that makes them simply stunning. The black bristles are made of synthetic hair, and they are so soft and beautiful.

The brush set among others includes; 

  • Eyeliner Brush - with a fine tip for a precise line 
  • Lip Liner Brush - with tapered bristles 
  • 3 Dual-Ended Eye Brow Brush - with agled brush in one end for defining brows with powder, and a spindle brush in the other end for grooming the brows 
  • Small Eyeshadow Brush - slightly angled and rounded 
  • Large Eye shadow Brush - with a rounded tip for applying eye shadow to the lid area 
  • Smokey Eyeshadow Brush / Smudger Brush - with a rounded tip 
  • Shaped Foundation Brush - for applying and blending liquid foundation 
  • Large Powder Brush - that can also be used for any other powder including mineral foundation, blush, and bronzer 

This means that this set includes a brush for absolutely everything. The brushes have a rounded design, that makes blending so super easy. I really love these brushes, as they not only look amazing, they also feel super luxurious, and in the time I've used them, they have not shed a single hair, not even during or after washing them.

I also love that they come in a cute little golden bag, that makes storage and transportation so much easier.

These brushes are available from Miss Allura - and while they may be based on the other side of the world, they still offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee, as well as free shipping on most of their items - and need I mention, super fast too.


Du Care Makeup Brush Set - RRP: AUD $47.99 - but currently on special for just USD $32.99
Available from Miss Allura

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25 April 2017

MOTHERS DAY GIFT IDEAS - PART ONE

Mother's Day is not far away, so over the coming days I'll me sharing a selection of my gift idea suggestions, that will range from electrics, beauty and lifestyle products, so there'll truly be something for every budget and taste. Here's the first part.. 


What super stylish phone case from Otterbox. This Symmetry Series phone case in genuine leather is so soft to touch and super luxurious and the snake skin design makes it even an even more stylish statement. But what's more important, the case, it so slim, and it is offers your phone the highest protection. The case is so easy to slip on, and the material has a shock absorbing interior that helps protect the phone from bumps and even breakage during drops. And it even comes with a precision cut clear Alpha Glass screen protector, which is a hardcore anti-scratch and shatter screen protector that has reactive-touch technology, that retains the responsiveness of the phone's touchscreen. I so love this phone case, it is seriously looks amazing, and I've had so many people comment on how fantastic it looks. I've got an iphone 6 Plus, but it is also available for heaps other phone brands and models. 

 
If she is into beauty, why not try something a little different, such as a hand mask or massage candle from Apsu. The APSU Funaya Hand Ritual product contains among others Yuzu, Green Tea, and Hinoki Oil to help relax and rejuvenate your hard-working hands, to make them look and feel gorgeous.

The APSU Green Tea and Avocado Exfoliating Mask for Hands is a revitalising mask for the hands. It contains among others rice exfoliators to gently buff and polish, as well as green tea, which antioxidant properties help protect the hands against ageing, stress and sun damage, while the avocado butter, shea butter, jojoba and sesame seed oils rich in vitamins and moisturising qualities help deeply nourish the hands and leave them soft, smooth and looking younger and feeling refreshed. It also contains oils from lemongrass and lime, which helps give it such as fresh and uplifting citrus scent that I never can resist.

Alternatively there's the APSU Funaya Green Tea Massage Candle, which is a hot oil treatment made with soy bean oil, shea butter, rice bran oil, olive fruit oil, bees wax, green tea oil, lavender oil, and lemongrass and lime oils. To use it, you burn the candle for approx 5 minutes until a pool of oil forms. You then blow out the candle, test the temperature of the oil to make sure it is not burning, and the pour it over the back of your hands and massage it into the hands, wrists and cuticles, before rinsing it off. This treatment leaves the hands, nails and cuticles seriously nourished from the very first use, so you never know who you ever were without this.

Or what girl wouldn't love some makeup brushes, and these Beauty Pods Original Beauty Pod Makeup Brushes, are sure to make her so excited. The brushes have the most gorgeous Original Beauty Pod Makeup Brushes, are sure to make her so excited. The brushes have the most gorgeous rose gold pod/tin, which also doubles as the perfect storing them too, though they also come with a velvet pouch that is also ideal for travel, taking up less room. The brushes are made from synthetic bristles which are so super soft, and their matte golden shafts with rose gold features makes them even more luxurious.

The brushes are not super long, but they have a good and very user friendly size, perfect for use at home, or when you are out and about or go travelling.
Amongst the 12 brushes, there's among others brushes for powder, blush, foundation, concealer, eyeliner, as well as a range of eye shadow brushes in all shapes including dense, angled, pointy and flat, for shading and defining, in short everything you'll ever need to create the perfect makeup look.

Personally I am so impressed with these brushes. They not only look amazing and I love that they come in the rose gold tin too for storage, but they are also of a high quality making them very great value.

  

And who doesn't love a personalised thoughtfully handwritten card, and here you just cannot go past the gorgeous cards from Hallmark's Signature Collection, as they have such stunning premium design, that Mum is sure to treasure it and hang onto it for sentimental reasons. And there's so many cards in the collection that there's sure to be so many that she'll love. 

  
So there you go, that was part one of my Mother's Day gift ideas, I hope you've found it useful. Stay tuned for more ideas coming soon…

  
Ottherbox Symmetry Leather Snake Skin Case iPhone 6 Plus - RRP: $89.95 
Available from Otterbox  


APSU Funaya Green Tea and Avocado Exfoliating Mask - RRP: $29 / 100ml
APSU Funaya Green Tea Massage Candle - RRP: $39 / 50ml
Available from APSU and selected spas around the world 


Beauty Pods Original Beauty Pod Makeup Brushes - RRP: $49.95
Available from Beauty Pods 
 

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25 March 2017

PRODUCT REVIEW: PLATINUM BEAUTY MAKEUP BRUSHES

Not sure about you, but I'm not a huge fan of grocery shopping. It may have to do usually having two towey toddlers with me, I'm not sure. But you have to do what you have to do. But not, its just a little more fun to shop at Woolies, at least for those of us who are beauty addicts. You see, Platinum Beauty has launched a brand new Makeup Brush Collection which is available in Australia exclusively through Woolworths. 


These new makeup brushes have been designed by makeup artists, and look super sleek with gun-metal grey and silver shafts and their two-tone, white tipped super soft, precision cut, synthetic bristles. 
 
I put some of the new brushes to the test, including; 
 
  • Blush Brush – a medium round tipped brush for adding colour and definition to cheek area with powder blushes
  • Powder Brush - a large round tipped brush for setting makeup with powder, or for use with powder bronzers
  • Contour Eye Brush - a tapered dense bristled wide eye shadow brush for powder or cream eye shadows to add impact and definition to the eye crease
  • Eye Shadow Brush – a round full-shaped eye shadow brush for powder eye shadow to add all over eye shadow shading, highlighting and blending 
I really like these brushes. The gun-metal grey and silver shafts are so stunning and make the brushes look more luxe than their budget prices. And they are so soft and gorgeous to use on the skin, making applying and blending makeup fun and easy, so you can only love using them. I am yet give them a wash, which in many cases show the true quality of a makeup brush, in terms of any loss of bristles, but so far I am impressed, and doubt that this will cause an issue.
 
 
 
The range is still small but also includes a Base Blending Brush, Essential Collection with a case and three essential brushes, and Flawless & Precision Sponge Set - and I will definitely make sure to check them out when I next go shopping for groceries.
  
 
Platinum Beauty Blush Brush - RRP: $18.99 
Platinum Beauty Powder Brush - RRP:$19.99
Platinum Beauty Eye Shadow Brush - RRP: 9.99 
Platinum Beauty Contour Eye Brush - RRP: $9.99
  
Available exclusively from Woolworths
  
For more information or for online tips, tricks and tutorials, visit Platinum Beauty
  

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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

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6 February 2017

VALENTINES GIFT IDEAS FROM RY

Valentine's day is just around the corner, and if want your other half to spoil you with something a little different than roses which are overpriced, simply because it's Valentine's day or chocolates - then its time to start dropping some subtle hints. And luckily the amazing online beauty shopping destination, RY, have so many great suggestions that it will be difficult to select. Here I've got some fantastic options..
 



Lulu & Lipstick Travel Brush Set - this brush set is so gorgeous. The kit contains must-have makeup brushes, including; 

   
  • Powder brush - the largest brush in the collection, perfect for applying pressed powders or bronzers 
  • Angle Brush - this angled brush can be used for contouring and sculpting the cheek bones, having the perfect fit to fit facial contours 
  • Oval Shadow Brush - this brush is great for applying base colour on the eye, and fits well into the eye socket so perfect for blending too thanks to the soft rounded edge 
  • Concealer Brush - this brush is perfect for applying concealer to help cover up blemishes, pigmentation and dark spots, while making the cover-up looking very natural 
  • Lip Brush - this brush is designed with tighter and shorter bristles to make applying a lipstick a breeze, without getting outside of the line
  
The brushes have pretty and girly pastel pink handles, with gold feature and white bristles with black tips made from high quality fibers. And they are simply so beautiful and will look incredible in any bathroom or beauty room. And should you go travelling, you can do so in style with the gold makeup bag which safely keeps the brushes in place.
   
Lulu & Lipstick Eyelash Curler - Then there's this gorgeous diamante encrusted eye lash curler with purple and rose gold. The eye lash curler is so easy to use, and quickly gives your lashes a nice curl that makes your eyes look bigger and you more awake. And it is so gorgeous to look at too. And what's even better is that you can get this stunner free of charge as a GWP with any Lulu & Lipstick, just enter the code, found on the RY website, during checkout.
   
Lime Crime Velve-Tins Mine Velvetines Trio Set - then there's these cute mini lipsticks from Lime Crime. They are liquid to matte lipsticks and feel so lovely on the lips, and for a matte lipstick, still moisturising. and not drying. I love that they dry completely matte, and then literally don't budge for hours up hours, even if I eat or drink, and they smell divine too. The Trio Set comes in several colour options, including the Pink Rose, which includes
  
  • Lola - sandy beige matte
  • Pink Champagne - golden pink metallic
  • Elle - apricot nude matte
They come in the cutest rose shaped keepsake tin, and thanks to the staying-power of these lipsticks, they can be a little tricky to remove, but nothing that a good waterproof eye makeup remover, or cleansing oil can't handle.
   
GWP's...
RY always have so many great GWP's and they're easy to find on their website too, via a dedicated tap. One other great suggestion, is that if you purchase two products from PONi Cosmetics, you can get an adorable PONi neoprene Kiss Bag absolutely free. And how cute is it!
Samples... 
But that is not all, RY also always automatically send out free samples - with this 'order' I got a cute little RY Nail File, Alpha-H sachet sample and the cutest little mascara from Youngblood. 
Lulu & Lipstick Travel Brush Set - RRP: $74.95
  
Lulu & Lipstick Purple and Rose Gold Eyelash Curler - RRP: $29.95 - but currently free GWP with any brush purchase
  
Lime Crime Velve-Tins Mini Velvetines Trio Set - RRP: $40
Available from RY

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2 February 2017

PRODUCT REVIEW: GENIE BEAUTY NUTRATANICALS ANTIOXIDANT FOUNDATION AND MAKE ME BLUSH FROM TVSN

Today I am going to talk about a Genie Beauty, which has been available for quite some time in USA, but which has recently launched in Australia and available through TVSN.




The brand is based on instant skincare,, with products that are instant benefit drive using advanced technology, techniques and ingredients to deliver long-term benefits of repairing and transforming your skin - but without waiting months, weeks or days, but instantly within just minutes.

I've put some of the Genie Beauty products to the test, including the Nutratanicals Antioxidant Foundation, the Kabuki Brush and the Make Me Blush.

Let's start with the Genie Beauty Neutratanicals Antioxidant Foundation, and now I admit that I am usually preferring liquid foundations, mainly because I find that it is easier and less messy, but also because I've usually find that I can more easily get the coverage I want.

The Neutratanicals Antioxidant Foundation is a loose powder foundation that is best applied with a kabuki brush, and I used it with the large Genie Beauty Kabuki brush.

The foundation is infused with Japanese honeysuckle to add moisture and luminosity to the skin, while also acting as a natural anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. In total the foundation is made using just 5 all natural plant ingredients.

To apply you simply twirl the brush into the foundation, and then load it by tapping the base of the brush, before buffing it into the skin in circular motions until you've got the coverage you want. It does have a bit of fall out while you apply it, so generally I prefer to apply before I get dressed so I don’t get any on my clothes.





And as promised, this foundation is really easy to apply, and you can get anything from a light coverage, to an almost full coverage, without looking cakey or dry - and it easily covers most redness, and pigmentation, that with the use of a primer first and a setting spray afterwards, simply stays put all day without sliding, fading or settling into fine lines, so it really is budge, sweat and waterproof. And regardless of the coverage, it stays looking natural and healthy looking, and it also stays looking matte too, so it is perfect for combination skin types such as mine.

The Genie Beauty Kabuki Brush is a dense, soft and fluffy brush that is made from super soft taklon, which is synthetic fibres. The fibres easily grabs the lose powder and makes it so easy to apply, easily creating an even invisible coverage.





Then there's the Genie Beauty Make Me Blush, which is a true multi-tasker. The All-Over Face Colour is infused with vitamin E and C to provide antioxidant protection, and it is made from colour infused micronised and reflective minerals that give you a natural glow.

It can be used as a lip colour, either on its own, or with a bit or clear gloss on top, or it can be used as an eyeshadow. It can also be used to contour, and of course, also to add a wash of colour to the cheeks.

The Make Me Blush has a cream-to powder consistency, that does initially look a little dark in the pan, but once applied, it is a gorgeous and very wearable shade.

It is easy to apply with the cute little kabuki brush that is included, and it gives the skin a lovely healthy glow.

These products really are so lovely to use and wear, and I love that the foundation allows me to build up coverage, while still looking natural, while the Blush gives my skin such a lovely glow. So I can definitely highly recommend that you check out these products, as well as I’m keen to try more from the range..


Genie Beauty Neutratanicals Antioxidant Foundation - RRP: $24.95 / 8g
Genie Beauty Make Me Blush with small Kabuki Brush - RRP: $29.95 / 2.6g
Genie Beauty Large Kabuki Brush - RRP: $29.95

Available from TVSN


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4 December 2016

XMAS GIFT IDEAS UNDER $50

How's that Xmas gift shopping coming along. Personally I just have a few pressies for our little boys to go (and maybe to usual pressie for myself too ;-) But in case you're not faring as well, today I've got a selection of great gift ideas all under $50…  
 

 
Let's start off with the EcoTools Boho Luxe Travel Set. This makeup brush set is a gorgeous gift set containing three travel double ended makeup brushes, and a convenient and cute boho inspired cosmetic bag for storage of the brushes. The brushes are super soft, and the usual high quality that EcoTools is known for. The gift set includes;
 
 
 
  • Foundation Brush
  • Concealer Brush
  • Powder Brush
  • Blush Brush
  • Eye Shading Brush
  • Angled Crease Brush
  • Cosmetic Bag 
The brushes also have the same cute boho printed design on the shafts to match the cosmetic bag, and really include all the necessities making it the perfect travel companion, and the perfect gift for any makeup lover.
 
 
For the body, you just cannot go past this Revitalizing Gift Set from Weleda, containing Age Revitalising Evening Primrose Body Wash (200ml) and an Age Revitalising Evening Primrose Body Lotion (200ml), which thanks to the added evening primrose helps strengthen the skin and increase its resilience all while adding essential and intense moisture and nourishment.
The Body Wash is a very gentle and plant based, and the added macadamia nut oil and evening primrose leaves your skin feeling clean and ever so soft after use. Following with the Body Lotion, which is perfect for mature skin, as the evening primrose, sesame oil, shea butter and gotu kola extract helps stimulate the restorative processes of the skin. The Body Lotion has a nice thick consistency, yet it absorbs quickly and easily into the skin, leaving it soft and feeling so nice. Both products are 100% certified natural and organic, and free from any synthetic ingredients including preservatives, colourants, fragrances of raw materials derived from mineral oils.
Both products have the most divine scent from the added cardamom, magnolia and sandalwood, and will leave you smelling beautiful for hours.
  
 
For the feet, there's this limited edition Into The Garden Pedicure set from Mary Kay. This gift set contains absolutely everything you need for fresh pampered feet, all ready for all the New Year's parties, including;  
  • Satin Feet Foot Scrub, 85g
  • 10 foot fizzies  
  • One pair toe separators
  • Emery board
  • White mesh cosmetic bag
 
The Foot Fizzies are perfect to add to a foot bath, to not only freshen up tired feet, but they also help soften the feet, ready for a go with the foot scrub, which then helps gently buff away all dead skin cells, to leave your feet feeling soft and smooth. Both product have the most gorgeous floral scent. The gift set also includes an emery board to file and buff your nails and a pair or toe separators to make polishing your toe nails that little bit easier. Everything comes packaged in white mesh cosmetic bag that makes storage of the products super easy too.
 
 
Then there's the new fragrance from Elizabeth Arden, Always Red Femme EDT, which is a lighter and fresher version than the previous Always Red. The fragrance contains;  
  • Top Notes: Top Notes: Blackcurrant Bud, Pear, Lemon
  • Middle Notes: Peach Blossom, Muguet, Jasmine
  • Base Notes: Vanilla, Moss, Cedar Wood and Patchouli
 
It is a gorgeous fruity scent where you can instantly smell the blackcurrant, but as it dries down, the pear and vanilla and not least lemon, makes it fresher. The added jasmine and patchouli adds a lovely fresh floral touch too. The fragrance, in spite of 'only' being an EDT, has a very long wear, and in fact, I don't feel the need to reapply all throughout the day to maintain the scent. It comes in the most gorgeous bottle, which is a new version of the Elizabeth Arden Red door, only it is a stunning matte black on one side, and decorate with the most beautiful pink and red flowers on the other.
 
So there you go, a selection of gift ideas under $50 that your mum, auntie, bestie, or any beauty loving female for that matter, would love getting for Xmas.
 
EcoTools Boho Luxe Travel Set - RRP: $49.99
Available from Priceline
 
Weleda Revitalising Body Wash & Lotion Pack - RRP: $39.95
Available from Weleda Online and select stockists  
 
Mary Kay Into The Garden Pedicure Gift Set - RRP: $45
Available from Mary Kay 

Elizabeth Arden Always Red Femme EDT - RRP: $50 / 50ml, $69 / 100ml
Available from Elizabeth Arden Counters in Myer and David Jones and select pharmacies
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.


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