Time to get excited as Ella Bache @ellabacheaus has just released their new Glow Serum Drops - and I am obsessed.
4 February 2024
PRODUCT REVIEW // ELLA BACHE GLOW SERUM DROPS AND SUPER FLUID GREAT SPF50+ TINTED SUNCREAM - FOR PROTECTED RADIANT DEWY SKIN
Time to get excited as Ella Bache @ellabacheaus has just released their new Glow Serum Drops - and I am obsessed.
11 March 2019
PRODUCT REVIEW: SKIN79 SUPER PLUS ORIGINAL BB CREAM FROM STYLE STORY
Since having kids and no longer working in the corporate world, I’ve found I’ve changed the type of makeup I wear, and its become less, and always having kids around my legs, it is also a lot quicker than it used to. In terms of foundation, I actually don’t wear foundation that often anymore unless I’ve got something major to cover, but for the usual school drops, trips to the playground and supermarket, I am usually just reaching for a tinted moisturiser or a BB Cream. And one of those brand that I’ve long had my eyes on, is Skin79, so needless to say that I was excited when I was offered to try one via Style Story.
6 January 2019
PRODUCT REVIEW: SYNERGIE MINERALS MAKEUP
24 August 2017
PRODUCT REVIEW: RIMMEL LONDON # INSTA SELFIE COLLECTION
A drugstore makeup brand that has really hit the mark lately is Rimmel London, with products that are always very budget friendly, but also high quality and right on trend, and the newest releases to hit the Australian shelves are no exception, a collection designed to get you selfie-ready in an instant..
Let's start with the Rimmel London #Insta Conceal & Correct Palette, which is a nifty little palette that contains three creamy shades that addresses the different skin tones and imperfections you want to conceal for a more flawless complexion. The kit includes these shades;
The shades are to be applied to the skin prior to foundation where needed, or as shown on the image on the back of the compact. It can be applied with a concealing brush, though personally I prefer to use my fingers!! All shades are quite creamy, and have added Vitamin E, Aloe and Chamomile, and I have to say that I am quite impressed, and use particularly the green for blemishes and the peach shade for my under eye circles, and do like the result. It can be a little tricky to blend evenly, but again, I find that it is easiest with my fingers perhaps as the warmth from my fingers makes it easier to blend and perhaps that way more natural looking being.
Then there's the Rimmel London #Insta Conceal & Contour Palette, which is a similar looking palette to the above, also containing three creamy shades, only these are designed to help cover up and conceal imperfections and accentuating features by sculpting some angles and camouflaging different on your face. The kit contains;
It is best used on top of your foundation where needed, or as on the graphic shown on the back of the palette.
Its available in three shades, light, medium and dark so there should be a match for most skin tones. I have a medium beige skin tone, and I tried the medium shade, which will be ok come summer and I have a little more colour in my face, but at the moment it is a tad dark for my winter pale skin.
The first shade is the highlighter which is a champagne shade that helps illuminate and brighten the face for a subtle dewy glow on your cheeks, brow bone, cupids bow etc. It is quite subtle, but can be built up slightly, and I find it easiest to apply using my fingers.
The concealer is great for covering small blemishes, and other areas of concern such as redness and pigmentation, and here I actually find that using a small concealer brush gives the best result, as you can dab it on lightly until you've got the coverage you want. It lasts well on the skin throughout the day.
Finally, there's the contouring shade which helps define and sculpt your face for either a naturel definition of a more chiselled look if you build up the product slowly. It is easy to apply, but I do find the chocolate shade a tad too dark for my skin at the moment, so haven't been experimenting with it enough to cast a final verdict.
Then there's the #InstaFlawless Perfecting, Radiant Skin Tint, which is actually a product that was launched last year. But this is a multi-functional product that has several functions including primer, tinted moisturiser while offering SPF protection.
It helps prime and perfect the skin, erases signs of fatigue, making the skin tone look more even and brighter while giving it a natural-looking radiant glow, and moisturises the skin for 24 hour
It has a very light and thin formula and it absorbs quickly and easily into the skin, with a nice dewy finish, and a light coverage, yet surprisingly it does manage to minimise the look of my pigmentation and even out my skin tone and give my skin a nice healthy glow, but I still need a concealer to cover and hide more prominent marks (but I usually always do with tinted moisturisers). It can be used both on its own, or it can also be used underneath your usual foundation, but I must admit to only having used it on its own.
The tint claims to after just seven day's wear, leave the skin more even and with a radiant glow, but I have to say that I have not noticed any permanent change to the look of my skin, apart from when I'm actually wearing the tint.
The tint works well on my combination skin, but the usual shiny t-zone does appear by the afternoon, so a touch up is required. Regardless, I do enjoy using this #InstaFlawless Perfecting, Radiant Skin Tint, as a tinted moisturiser on those days I am just after a quick and simple casual look.
Next up is the Rimmel London #Insta Fix & Matte Powder, which is a superfine white translucent powder that helps set and fix the foundation to make it more even, while also controlling shine and diminishing oil product - and having combination skin always prone to shine especially on my nose and rest of the t-zone by mid-day, I really like this powder. It is so lightweight and literally invisible, and makes my skin look lovely and matte, while not making my makeup look dry or cakey. Even after touch ups during the day. It comes in a round clear compact, and has embossed hashag symbols in perfect keeping with the insta theme for a perfect selfie, and it really is the most stunning design.
Finally, there's the Rimmel #Insta Fix & Go 2 in 1 Primer & Setting Spray, which is a great multi-tasking products, that doubles as both a primer and a setting spray, plus you can use it to refresh the skin throughout the day too. The primer is oil-free, which is great when you've got combination skin like me, so no need to worry that it will make your skin look greasy throughout the day.
It is so easy to apply, you simply spritz over the face and wait a few moments before applying your makeup, and then once done, spray again to set it. So much quicker than a cream or gel based primer. The Insta Fix & Go promises to help prolong the wear of makeup making it look nicer for longer, and it really does stop that dreaded afternoon shine. And at the same time, it feels lovely and revitalising on the skin thanks to the added cucumber extract, which also makes it smell so fresh and summery and absolutely divine. As I am always struggling with makeup going shiny halfway through the day, I am really enjoying this spray, so I can easily see this one becoming a stable in my makeup cabinet.
Rimmel London #Insta Conceal & Correct Palette - RRP: $18.95 / 8.4g
Rimmel London #Insta Conceal & Contour Palette - RRP: $18.95 / 8.4g
Rimmel London #InstaFlawless Perfecting, Radiant Skin Tint - RRP: $13.95 / 30ml
Rimmel London #Insta Fix & Matte Powder - RRP: $13.95 / 8g
Rimmel London #Insta Fix & Go 2 in 1 Primer & Setting Spray - RRP: $13.95 / 100ml
Available from Priceline, Chemist Warehouse, Target, Kmart, BIG W, selected pharmacies and selected Coles and Woolworths
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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Let's start with the Rimmel London #Insta Conceal & Correct Palette, which is a nifty little palette that contains three creamy shades that addresses the different skin tones and imperfections you want to conceal for a more flawless complexion. The kit includes these shades;
- Peach - that helps neutralizes dark circles and illuminates face features
- Green - that covers redness and blemishes on the skin
- Lilac - that evens out yellowish undertones and corrects dull and sallow skin
The shades are to be applied to the skin prior to foundation where needed, or as shown on the image on the back of the compact. It can be applied with a concealing brush, though personally I prefer to use my fingers!! All shades are quite creamy, and have added Vitamin E, Aloe and Chamomile, and I have to say that I am quite impressed, and use particularly the green for blemishes and the peach shade for my under eye circles, and do like the result. It can be a little tricky to blend evenly, but again, I find that it is easiest with my fingers perhaps as the warmth from my fingers makes it easier to blend and perhaps that way more natural looking being.
Then there's the Rimmel London #Insta Conceal & Contour Palette, which is a similar looking palette to the above, also containing three creamy shades, only these are designed to help cover up and conceal imperfections and accentuating features by sculpting some angles and camouflaging different on your face. The kit contains;
- Highligher
- Concealer
- Countour
It is best used on top of your foundation where needed, or as on the graphic shown on the back of the palette.
Its available in three shades, light, medium and dark so there should be a match for most skin tones. I have a medium beige skin tone, and I tried the medium shade, which will be ok come summer and I have a little more colour in my face, but at the moment it is a tad dark for my winter pale skin.
The first shade is the highlighter which is a champagne shade that helps illuminate and brighten the face for a subtle dewy glow on your cheeks, brow bone, cupids bow etc. It is quite subtle, but can be built up slightly, and I find it easiest to apply using my fingers.
The concealer is great for covering small blemishes, and other areas of concern such as redness and pigmentation, and here I actually find that using a small concealer brush gives the best result, as you can dab it on lightly until you've got the coverage you want. It lasts well on the skin throughout the day.
Finally, there's the contouring shade which helps define and sculpt your face for either a naturel definition of a more chiselled look if you build up the product slowly. It is easy to apply, but I do find the chocolate shade a tad too dark for my skin at the moment, so haven't been experimenting with it enough to cast a final verdict.
Then there's the #InstaFlawless Perfecting, Radiant Skin Tint, which is actually a product that was launched last year. But this is a multi-functional product that has several functions including primer, tinted moisturiser while offering SPF protection.
It helps prime and perfect the skin, erases signs of fatigue, making the skin tone look more even and brighter while giving it a natural-looking radiant glow, and moisturises the skin for 24 hour
It has a very light and thin formula and it absorbs quickly and easily into the skin, with a nice dewy finish, and a light coverage, yet surprisingly it does manage to minimise the look of my pigmentation and even out my skin tone and give my skin a nice healthy glow, but I still need a concealer to cover and hide more prominent marks (but I usually always do with tinted moisturisers). It can be used both on its own, or it can also be used underneath your usual foundation, but I must admit to only having used it on its own.
The tint claims to after just seven day's wear, leave the skin more even and with a radiant glow, but I have to say that I have not noticed any permanent change to the look of my skin, apart from when I'm actually wearing the tint.
The tint works well on my combination skin, but the usual shiny t-zone does appear by the afternoon, so a touch up is required. Regardless, I do enjoy using this #InstaFlawless Perfecting, Radiant Skin Tint, as a tinted moisturiser on those days I am just after a quick and simple casual look.
Next up is the Rimmel London #Insta Fix & Matte Powder, which is a superfine white translucent powder that helps set and fix the foundation to make it more even, while also controlling shine and diminishing oil product - and having combination skin always prone to shine especially on my nose and rest of the t-zone by mid-day, I really like this powder. It is so lightweight and literally invisible, and makes my skin look lovely and matte, while not making my makeup look dry or cakey. Even after touch ups during the day. It comes in a round clear compact, and has embossed hashag symbols in perfect keeping with the insta theme for a perfect selfie, and it really is the most stunning design.
Finally, there's the Rimmel #Insta Fix & Go 2 in 1 Primer & Setting Spray, which is a great multi-tasking products, that doubles as both a primer and a setting spray, plus you can use it to refresh the skin throughout the day too. The primer is oil-free, which is great when you've got combination skin like me, so no need to worry that it will make your skin look greasy throughout the day.
It is so easy to apply, you simply spritz over the face and wait a few moments before applying your makeup, and then once done, spray again to set it. So much quicker than a cream or gel based primer. The Insta Fix & Go promises to help prolong the wear of makeup making it look nicer for longer, and it really does stop that dreaded afternoon shine. And at the same time, it feels lovely and revitalising on the skin thanks to the added cucumber extract, which also makes it smell so fresh and summery and absolutely divine. As I am always struggling with makeup going shiny halfway through the day, I am really enjoying this spray, so I can easily see this one becoming a stable in my makeup cabinet.
Rimmel London #Insta Conceal & Correct Palette - RRP: $18.95 / 8.4g
Rimmel London #Insta Conceal & Contour Palette - RRP: $18.95 / 8.4g
Rimmel London #InstaFlawless Perfecting, Radiant Skin Tint - RRP: $13.95 / 30ml
Rimmel London #Insta Fix & Matte Powder - RRP: $13.95 / 8g
Rimmel London #Insta Fix & Go 2 in 1 Primer & Setting Spray - RRP: $13.95 / 100ml
Available from Priceline, Chemist Warehouse, Target, Kmart, BIG W, selected pharmacies and selected Coles and Woolworths
* 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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22 April 2016
PRODUCT REVIEW: RIMMEL LONDON #INSTAFLAWLESS, SCULPTING & HIGHLIGHTING KIT AND LIP CONDITIONING BALM
Today I'd like to share with you some newly launched products from Rimmel London, which includes the #InstaFlawless Perfecting, Radiant Skin Tint, Sculpting & Highlighting Kit and Lip Conditioning Balm by Kate SPF15;
The #InstaFlawless Perfecting, Radiant Skin Tint is a multi-functional product that has several functions from being a primer, a tinted moisturiser and a moisturiser with SPF.
Primes and perfects the skin, erases signs of fatigue, making the skin tone look more even and brighter while giving it a natural-looking radiant glow. It also moisturises the skin for 24 hours and comes with SPF15 to protect the skin from the sun's harmful rays.
The #InstaFlawless Perfecting, Radiant Skin Tint, is like a tinted moisturiser and has a very light and thin formula and it absorbs quickly and easily into the skin, with a nice dewy finish, and a light coverage, yet surprisingly it does manage to minimise the look of my pigmentation and even out my skin tone and give my skin a nice healthy glow, but I still need my usual concealer to cover and hide more prominent marks. It can be used both on its own, or it can also be used underneath your usual foundation, but I must admit to only having used it on its own.
The tint claims to after just seven day's wear, leave the skin more even and with a radiant glow, but I have to say that I have not noticed any permanent change to the look of my skin, apart from when I'm actually wearing the tint.
The tint works well on my combination skin, but the usual shiny t-zone does appear by the afternoon, so a touch up is required. Regardless, I do enjoy using this #InstaFlawless Perfecting, Radiant Skin Tint, as a tinted moisturiser on those days I am just after a quick and simple casual look.
Next is the Rimmel Sculpting & Highlighting Kit, which is the product I am most excited about. All major brands are bringing out sculpting palettes at the moment so that you can use light and shade to help enhance and downplay facial features and sculpt the cheeks you've dreamed of. And well now Rimmel is joining the ranks. This particular kit is made in collaboration with Kate Moss, drawing from her years of experience in sculpting.
The Kate Sculpting & Highlighting Kit is a palette in the shade Coral Glow contains three products – a highlighter, a shading powder and a blush, that you use in combination to create a healthy, radiant, defined and sculpted look.
The kit contains a soft pale shimmery highlighter in a champagne shade that can be used to highlight areas that naturally catch the light - cheek bones, brow bones, the centre of the chin, forehead and bridge of the nose. It also contains a darker shading powder to contour and recede areas of the face that you don’t want to emphasise, such as the sides of the nose, jaw line and hairline. And finally, it also has a powder blush in a coral shade gives definition and colour to the cheeks and added warmth to the whole face.
All three products have a slight bit of shimmer throughout, but it is still quite subtle. They powders are creamy and soft and easy to apply and blend, and you can apply just a little, or if you're after a more dramatic sculpted look, you can also build up the colours to your liking. The shades in the compact suits my medium skin tone quite well.
The palette comes in an on-trend rose gold palette, with the powders on a diagonal line.
Overall I think Rimmel has nailed it with this Sculpting and Highlighting Kit, and I know I'll be reaching for it a lot over the coming months.
Finally, there's the Lip Conditioning Balm By Kate SPF15. I didn't really expect to see a lip balm from Rimmel, but I guess not. The perfect lip does require moisturised lips! Unlike other lip balms, this one has been specifically designed to be used underneath your regular lipstick, without disturbing the colour or longevity of the lipstick, yet while keeping your lips soft and moisturised for up to 8hours. Used on its own, it gives the lips a subtle sheen.
The Lip Balm is enriched with caster oil and pomegranate extract to help no only moisturise lips hours, but also give relief for dry and cracked lips.
I didn't really think I needed a lip balm to go under my lipsticks - I usually only apply lip balm once a day, just before going to bed, and that is more than sufficient for me - but I do really like how it makes wearing even a very comfortable lipstick even more comfortable!
The lip balm comes packaged in the same style as the usual Kate Lipsticks, only it is white, and it has a lovely fruity scent too! Well done Rimmel for discovering a need I didn't know had!
Rimmel London #InstaFlawless Perfecting, Radiant Skin Tint - RRP: $13.95 / 30ml
Rimmel London Sculpting & Highlighting Kit - RRP: $16.95 / 18.5g
Rimmel London Lip Conditioning Balm by Kate SPF15 - RRP: $9.95 / 4g
Rimmel London is available from Priceline, selected Coles and Woolworths, Chemist Warehouse, Target, Kmart, BIG W
* Some products may have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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The #InstaFlawless Perfecting, Radiant Skin Tint is a multi-functional product that has several functions from being a primer, a tinted moisturiser and a moisturiser with SPF.
Primes and perfects the skin, erases signs of fatigue, making the skin tone look more even and brighter while giving it a natural-looking radiant glow. It also moisturises the skin for 24 hours and comes with SPF15 to protect the skin from the sun's harmful rays.
The #InstaFlawless Perfecting, Radiant Skin Tint, is like a tinted moisturiser and has a very light and thin formula and it absorbs quickly and easily into the skin, with a nice dewy finish, and a light coverage, yet surprisingly it does manage to minimise the look of my pigmentation and even out my skin tone and give my skin a nice healthy glow, but I still need my usual concealer to cover and hide more prominent marks. It can be used both on its own, or it can also be used underneath your usual foundation, but I must admit to only having used it on its own.
The tint claims to after just seven day's wear, leave the skin more even and with a radiant glow, but I have to say that I have not noticed any permanent change to the look of my skin, apart from when I'm actually wearing the tint.
The tint works well on my combination skin, but the usual shiny t-zone does appear by the afternoon, so a touch up is required. Regardless, I do enjoy using this #InstaFlawless Perfecting, Radiant Skin Tint, as a tinted moisturiser on those days I am just after a quick and simple casual look.
Next is the Rimmel Sculpting & Highlighting Kit, which is the product I am most excited about. All major brands are bringing out sculpting palettes at the moment so that you can use light and shade to help enhance and downplay facial features and sculpt the cheeks you've dreamed of. And well now Rimmel is joining the ranks. This particular kit is made in collaboration with Kate Moss, drawing from her years of experience in sculpting.
The Kate Sculpting & Highlighting Kit is a palette in the shade Coral Glow contains three products – a highlighter, a shading powder and a blush, that you use in combination to create a healthy, radiant, defined and sculpted look.
The kit contains a soft pale shimmery highlighter in a champagne shade that can be used to highlight areas that naturally catch the light - cheek bones, brow bones, the centre of the chin, forehead and bridge of the nose. It also contains a darker shading powder to contour and recede areas of the face that you don’t want to emphasise, such as the sides of the nose, jaw line and hairline. And finally, it also has a powder blush in a coral shade gives definition and colour to the cheeks and added warmth to the whole face.
All three products have a slight bit of shimmer throughout, but it is still quite subtle. They powders are creamy and soft and easy to apply and blend, and you can apply just a little, or if you're after a more dramatic sculpted look, you can also build up the colours to your liking. The shades in the compact suits my medium skin tone quite well.
The palette comes in an on-trend rose gold palette, with the powders on a diagonal line.
Overall I think Rimmel has nailed it with this Sculpting and Highlighting Kit, and I know I'll be reaching for it a lot over the coming months.
Finally, there's the Lip Conditioning Balm By Kate SPF15. I didn't really expect to see a lip balm from Rimmel, but I guess not. The perfect lip does require moisturised lips! Unlike other lip balms, this one has been specifically designed to be used underneath your regular lipstick, without disturbing the colour or longevity of the lipstick, yet while keeping your lips soft and moisturised for up to 8hours. Used on its own, it gives the lips a subtle sheen.
The Lip Balm is enriched with caster oil and pomegranate extract to help no only moisturise lips hours, but also give relief for dry and cracked lips.
I didn't really think I needed a lip balm to go under my lipsticks - I usually only apply lip balm once a day, just before going to bed, and that is more than sufficient for me - but I do really like how it makes wearing even a very comfortable lipstick even more comfortable!
The lip balm comes packaged in the same style as the usual Kate Lipsticks, only it is white, and it has a lovely fruity scent too! Well done Rimmel for discovering a need I didn't know had!
Rimmel London #InstaFlawless Perfecting, Radiant Skin Tint - RRP: $13.95 / 30ml
Rimmel London Sculpting & Highlighting Kit - RRP: $16.95 / 18.5g
Rimmel London Lip Conditioning Balm by Kate SPF15 - RRP: $9.95 / 4g
Rimmel London is available from Priceline, selected Coles and Woolworths, Chemist Warehouse, Target, Kmart, BIG W
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8 April 2016
PRODUCT REVIEW: COLORESCIENCE SUNFORGETTABLE TINT DU SOLEIL SPF 30
I completely missed spring this year. My favourite season. But I was sadly trapped inside a hospital looking after our baby who was in hospital for 4.5 months. During this period, the team from Coloresciense sent me a gorgeous care pack with some incredible products to help me during the hospital stay, and I had the best of intentions of posting about these products, but simply couldn't concentrate nor seem to find the time. Anyway, now that our baby is home from hospital again I am slowly catching up, so now I'd finally like to tell you about the Colorescience Sunforgettable Tint Du Soleil SPF 30.
This is a 3-in-1 foundation that has both cosmetic, skincare and suncare benefits - just that alone is enough for me to fall in love!
The foundation is supercharged with anti-oxidants and peptides to help improve the appearance of the skin tone. It is also packed with multi-vitamin complex to help nourish the skin, while ceramide and milk lipids help keep the skin hydrated and luminious, while finally zinc oxide and titanium dioxide provide the skin with natural broad spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection. So in short, a foundation that is good for the skin.
The tint has a beautiful creamy formula that glides over he skin and almost feels like you're applying a moisturiser. As the name suggests, it gives the skin a sheer natural coverage, which you can however build up slightly by adding another layer where required, yet while still giving the skin that natural healthy and glowing look.
I also like to 'set' it with a powder on top, which naturally also increases the coverage every so slightly.
The convenient pump tube also makes it easy to dispense just the amount needed, which is about one small pump to cover my full face.
I absolutely love love love how it makes my skin look whilst wearing. A think layer is enough to even out my skin tone and leave my skin radiant and glowing, and you wouldn't even know I'm wearing any makeup at all. I also love that it stays put all day (with the help of a mid-day dusting of powder, which is however standard for my skin), and without clogging up my skin, something I feel many products with SPF do.
I do, thanks to increasing pigmentation and scarring from past acne prefer foundations with slightly more coverage, but on the casual days, which as a stay-at-home mum I have considerably many off, this tint is absolutely perfect giving me just the right amount of coverage to make me feel more comfortable, while looking after my skin at the same time.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Tint Du Soleil SPF - RRP: $72.20 / 30ml
For stockists call 1800 648 851
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This is a 3-in-1 foundation that has both cosmetic, skincare and suncare benefits - just that alone is enough for me to fall in love!
The foundation is supercharged with anti-oxidants and peptides to help improve the appearance of the skin tone. It is also packed with multi-vitamin complex to help nourish the skin, while ceramide and milk lipids help keep the skin hydrated and luminious, while finally zinc oxide and titanium dioxide provide the skin with natural broad spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection. So in short, a foundation that is good for the skin.
The tint has a beautiful creamy formula that glides over he skin and almost feels like you're applying a moisturiser. As the name suggests, it gives the skin a sheer natural coverage, which you can however build up slightly by adding another layer where required, yet while still giving the skin that natural healthy and glowing look.
I also like to 'set' it with a powder on top, which naturally also increases the coverage every so slightly.
The convenient pump tube also makes it easy to dispense just the amount needed, which is about one small pump to cover my full face.
I absolutely love love love how it makes my skin look whilst wearing. A think layer is enough to even out my skin tone and leave my skin radiant and glowing, and you wouldn't even know I'm wearing any makeup at all. I also love that it stays put all day (with the help of a mid-day dusting of powder, which is however standard for my skin), and without clogging up my skin, something I feel many products with SPF do.
I do, thanks to increasing pigmentation and scarring from past acne prefer foundations with slightly more coverage, but on the casual days, which as a stay-at-home mum I have considerably many off, this tint is absolutely perfect giving me just the right amount of coverage to make me feel more comfortable, while looking after my skin at the same time.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Tint Du Soleil SPF - RRP: $72.20 / 30ml
For stockists call 1800 648 851
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14 May 2015
PRODUCT REVIEW: RIMMEL LONDON BB RADIANCE CREAM
Since BB Creams were launched a few years ago, they’ve taken the world by storm, and new ones seem to be popping up constantly. The newest one to hit the shelves is the Rimmel London BB Radiance Cream, here are my thoughts;
What They Say:
Rimmel London BB Radiance Cream is a nine-in-one BB cream that works to prime, smooth, conceal, moisturise and illuminate skin while minimising the appearance of pores. It offers natural coverage and a radiant finish to awaken skin. It is also formulated with SPF 20, a vitamin C complex and shea butter to nourish skin. Available in Very Light, Light and Medium.
RRP: $12.95 (30ml) – Available from Priceline, Supermarkets, Variety Stores and Select Pharmacies
What They Say:
Rimmel London BB Radiance Cream is a nine-in-one BB cream that works to prime, smooth, conceal, moisturise and illuminate skin while minimising the appearance of pores. It offers natural coverage and a radiant finish to awaken skin. It is also formulated with SPF 20, a vitamin C complex and shea butter to nourish skin. Available in Very Light, Light and Medium.
RRP: $12.95 (30ml) – Available from Priceline, Supermarkets, Variety Stores and Select Pharmacies
What I Say:
This new BB Radiance Cream from Rimmel claims to be a 9-in-1 skin perfecting cream, with a massive 9 benefits, including;
- Primes
- Smoothes
- Conceals
- Helps minimise the appearance of pores
- Provides natural coverage
- Moisturises for 24 hours
- Awakens tired skin
- Brightens the skin, with Vitamin C complex
- Gives a Radiant Finish
Sounds pretty good to me! And as claimed, this BB Cream really dos give the skin a good medium coverage, easily covering and concealing minor pigmentation, redness and blemishes, as well as smaller bags under the eyes – which is a first for a BB Cream, which I usually find only to have a very light coverage.
The BB cream has a thick consistency, but it is easy to apply and blend to the skin, making it look more even in a very natural way, and yes, also as promised also more radiant, thanks to tiny shimmer particles which are however so tiny that it is still a subtle glow.
With combination skin, unfortunately it doesn’t stay shine-free all day on my skin, but with the help of a primer first (in spite of it supposedly including a primer), and with a setting powder on top of the BB Cream, it stays put all day. But I could imagine that normal or dryer skin types wouldn’t have that issue. I suspect that it may have something to do with the BB Cream containing SPF 20, as SPF often does make my skin greasier, but on the other hand, I think it is great that it is included, so I wouldn’t want to be without the SPF!
The BB Cream also includes Shea Butter to nourish the skin, as well as Vitamin C to help brighten your skin, and my skin certainly feels soft and smooth when I remove my makeup at night. And as for the Vitamin C, I also love the inclusion of that, although I am yet to see any permanent brightening effect from using the BB Cream.
I used the BB Cream in the medium shade, which in this case is called Light, and it is a perfect match for my medium beige skin tone, especially now during the colder months as the winter paleness sets in. So come summer I can imagine that I would need the darkest shade, Medium, to be able to match my skin tone. This unfortunately means that if you have a darker skin tone, or a very very pale one too, I doubt that you’d be able to find your perfect match for these three shades, so it would be lovely if more colours where introduced.
But all in all this is a lovely BB Cream that is easy to apply, feels comfortable to wear and gives my skin a touch more coverage than your usual BB Cream, and it comes at a great price too, so I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to purchase it again!
*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
6 February 2015
THREE OF A KIND: TINTED MOISTURISERS
Today I’d like to put focus on three different tinted
moisturisers;
This cream promises to be both a BB Cream and a Tinted
Moisturiser, which I guess essentially are two different things – but to be
honest I would call it more of a Tinted Moisturiser, mainly because it as a
very sheer tint. This means that it doesn’t give the skin much coverage, so it
is perfect for those with picture-perfect skin without a blemish, scarring or
pigmentation. But in saying that, it also only promises a ‘splash of sheer
colour’ so you cannot fault the cream for its lack of coverage!
The formula has a lovely fresh fruity scent and has a nice
rich creamy texture that absorbs quickly into the skin, and it feels very
lovely on the skin, making it feel soft, hydrated and with a nice dewy and
glowing finish. As it is so moisturising, it is probably also best suited for
those with normal and dry skin types, as
on my combination skin, it did get a bit too shiny by the afternoon, but
then again, so do most foundations during summer! It comes with SPF15, which is
lovely, although a higher SPF would always be nicer!
It promises to refresh, brighten, even skin tone, hydrate
and smooth, and manages to live up to four of the claims, but sadly not doing
much to even out my pigmented skin!
RRP: $16.99 (50ml) – Available from Priceline, Supermarkets,
Variety Stores and Select Pharmacies
Natio Tinted Moisturiser SPF50*
This tinted moisturiser from Natio promises a sheer veil of
radiant colour, and as such it offers just ever so slightly better coverage
than the Olay cream. The Natio Tinted Moisturiser does, as promised, thanks to
containing mineral pigments, even out minor imperfections, and leaves the skin
with a nice radiant demi-matte finish.
The cream contains among others Grape seed, jojoba, evening
primrose, chamomile and aloe help to keep skin soft and supple, and work to
protect it from free radical damage, supporting cell repair and moisture
levels, so it is a true multi-tasking product with skincare meeting foundation,
as this is all you need – and as it also contains broad spectrum SPF50, it even
has your sun protection needs covered too.
The cream is very light – surprisingly considering the high
SPF – and is so easy to blend onto the skin, absorbing quickly, and without any
stickiness. Often high SPF products make my skin look shiny and feel greasy almost
as if it cannot breathe, but on the contrary, this cream feels lovely on my
combination skin, and stays put most of the day too!
RRP: $18.95 – Available from Priceline, Department Stores,
Select Pharmacies, and Natio Online
Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturiser SPF20*
Finally, the Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moistruriser,
which is also the most expensive of the line-up today. This moisturiser also
adds the most coverage, covering minor pigmentation, redness and blemishes, and
it is also buildable so you can reapply to the areas that need a little more
coverage, all while still leaving the face with a natural glowing dewy look,
yet still without being too shimmery. All I need is a touch of concealer to
cover dark circles under my eyes and a few larger areas of pigmentation.
The cream is quite moisturising so I actually feel I don’t
need to use a moisturiser beforehand, at least not on my combination skin during
summer (although I do use a serum first), yet it is quite lightweight, and stays
put most of the day without making my face look shiny, although a light dusting
of powder is required at by the afternoon. If you can afford the splurge, it is
well worth it.
RRP: $59 (50ml) –
Available from Adore Beauty and David Jones
*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has
reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy. 10 January 2014
Product Review: Jane Iredale Dream Tint Tinted Moisturiser
Today I’d like to share with you a review of a tinted
moisturiser that I’ve been loving lately. Here are my thoughts on the Jane
Iredale Dream Tint Tinted Moisturiser;
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What They Say:
"This super-absorbent tinted moisturizer not only hydrates, but creates a soft-focus effect that minimizes the look of large pores and fine lines. Hydrates, prevents water loss, calms skin and improves elasticity while providing water resistance to 40 minutes. Creates a soft-focus effect minimizing the look of pores and fine lines. Available in 7 shades."
What I Say:
The tinted moisturiser promises to add moisture to the skin, and you can really feel that it does. It not only provides a nice coverage to the skin, it also makes the skin look plumper and stops it from settling into fine lines throughout the day, all while giving the skin a nice and natural glow.
What They Say:
"This super-absorbent tinted moisturizer not only hydrates, but creates a soft-focus effect that minimizes the look of large pores and fine lines. Hydrates, prevents water loss, calms skin and improves elasticity while providing water resistance to 40 minutes. Creates a soft-focus effect minimizing the look of pores and fine lines. Available in 7 shades."
RRP: $61.20 (50ml) – Available from Adore Beauty and Active Skin
I recently fell in love with the Liquid Minerals and the Rose Dawn Bronzer from Jane Iredale, so I was so excited trialling the Dream Tinted
Moisturiser as well.
When I first got this Jane Iredale Dream Tint Tinted
Moisturiser in the shade Medium Light, I first thought that it was incredibly
pale and no way it would be a match to my medium neutral skin tone. But I was
wrong. Although looking so pale and with a bit of a greyish tint in the tube,
this blends into my skin perfectly.
The cream is very light and is so easy to apply to the skin.
It gives a very light matte coverage, and somehow it evens my skin tone and
covering redness, minor pigmentation and blemishes and smaller scars better
than better covering tinted moisturisers, yet it looks like you are almost not
wearing any foundation at all. I found it easy to apply using my fingers,
although you can achieve an even more even result if using a foundation brush.
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| The Dream Tint blended into my hands - basically invisible! |
The tinted moisturiser promises to add moisture to the skin, and you can really feel that it does. It not only provides a nice coverage to the skin, it also makes the skin look plumper and stops it from settling into fine lines throughout the day, all while giving the skin a nice and natural glow.
It lasts well on the skin without making my skin feel greasy
or shiny throughout the day, even without using a primer first. And after using
for several weeks, I am so happy to say that it is not causing my blemish prone
skin to breakout or feel congested.
I also love that it contains SPF15, although for the
Australian climate a little higher SPF would always have been preferred.
The Tinted Moisturiser is hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic,
which makes it so perfect for blemish prone skin like mine. It is also 40
minutes water resistant, so if you should get caught out in the rain, it won’t start
to wash off your face.
Some foundations, especially those with SPF can be tricky to
fully remove at night, but this tinted moisturiser, in spite of being water
resistant too, removes easily with my normal cleanser, and once removed, my
skin feels amazingly soft and moisturised.
The Tinted Moisturiser comes in a slim tube with a screw
lid, and because it is so slim it is easy to pop into your makeup bag.
What I Like:
- Evens out my skin so nicely, yet it looks like I am not wearing any foundation at all
- Gives my skin a nice natural healthy looking glow
- Stays put all day without settling into fine lines or making my skin look shiny or greasy
- It doesn’t make my skin break out
- Has SPF15
- Is 40 minutes water resistant
What I Don’t Like:
- It would be nice if it had a higher SPF
- It is a little pricey
Overall, this is without a doubt the best tinted moisturiser
I have tried for a long time. It evens out my skin tone and covers some minor
scarring, without looking like you are wearing any foundation at all. It stays
put all day on my combination skin, looking natural and glowingly healthy. It
is a dream come true as it gives me the more flawless looking skin I’ve always
dreamt off. I highly recommend it!
*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and it
has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
Have you ever tried any of the products from Jane Iredale?
Do you use tinted moisturiser? Or do you prefer a higher coverage?
21 September 2013
Product Review: Best Bargain Beauty Buys 21.09.2013
A few weeks ago I started doing a posts on Best Bargain
Beauty Buys, and while I have to be I do splurge on some higher end products, I
also love discovering budget products as I use so many of them on a daily basis
which are very efficient and fantastic products. I did plan on making this post
a regular weekly feature, but life has been a bit busy the last weeks, so I
unfortunately had to skip the post last week, but here are my beauty budget picks
this week;
Who is not tired of the same old same old dishwashing liquid
scents? Well, technically not a beauty product, I still thought that I’d
include these new dishwashing liquids from Palmolive, simply because they smell
so beautiful that they are a such a pleasure for the senses, which is nice
distraction when you’re doing a tedious chore. Actually that I’m doing the
dishes very often – hubby often comments that I don’t ‘do the dishes very
well’, so he usually ends up doing them. Score!! And believe it or not, as soon
he saw these new dishwashing liquids, he got excited, “can I use them now?”
*Le Tan Daily Face
Sheer Tint – RRP: $10.99 (75ml) – Available from supermarkets, discount
department stores, pharmacies and Priceline
This tinted face cream can be used both on its own, as well
as under makeup, but I have to say that I prefer just using on its own. It
contains SPF30+ and gives the skin just a hint of tint to even out the skin
tone, although the coverage is sheer, so it doesn’t cover darker imperfections.
It gives the skin a nice glow, without being too shiny or shimmery. It has a
nice light scent, and blends easily, giving the skin a nice dewy matte finish –
which in spite of my combination skin stays matte that for most of the day. And
as a bonus, it’s got anti-ageing properties too, which (sadly) my skin needs. Amazing!
*Suvana Organic Paw
Paw & Honey Balm - $6.95 (25g) – Available from Priceline and pharmacies
This balm is a true lifesaver. It is made from 100% natural
ingredients, and 98.1% of those are certified organic. It contains among others paw paw, which heals cuts and rashes, and honey which anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial, and not to mention makes the balm smell and taste nice. The balm is extremely
moisturising and offers instant soothing relief for dry and chapped lips, and
can also be used on cracked nipples (if you’ve not had kids and breastfed, let
me tell you, it is not an enjoyable experience!), as well as nappy rash! While
so far our little boy has not had any major nappy rash, he little bum has been
a little irritated and red after his immunisation vaccinations affected his
little tummy, - and when you realise that you’ve gone out without a ‘barrier
cream’ how handy is that you can simply use this multi-purpose balm! I also
love using it on my nails and cuticles, but make sure you apply it when you’re
not planning on doing anything for a while, or when you’re heading to bed as it
is a little greasy.
*Neutrogena Rapid
Clear Foaming Cleanser – RRP: $13.99 (175ml) – Available from
Supermarkets, pharmacies and Priceline
I have always struggled with breakouts, and still do to this
day. My skin never looked better or healthier while I was pregnant, but lately
my skin has started to play up a little again. One of my saviours is the Rapid
Clear Oil Eliminating Foaming Cleanser from Neutrogena, which helps my skin be
less greasy, so my makeup stays put for longer during the day. While this
doesn’t give you ‘rapid’ results, the AHA it helps clear up breakouts and
cleans deep down every single pore to avoid future breakouts, and over time
help reduce breakouts as well.
There are to two new fragrances available including; Violet & Apple Blossom and Vanilla & Berries. Along with
their unique aromatic experience, Palmolive Ultra Divine Blends contains a rich
formula which cuts through hard to move grease with ease – leaving your dishes
sparkling clean, while still being gentle on the hands. The Dishwashing Liquid
come in beautiful bottles, and they both smell amazing, although I especially
love the freshness of the Violet &
Apple Blossom. And hubby loves them too, which is the most important seeing he
is the 'dishwasher'..
Billie Goat Soap Lip Balm – RRP: $5.95 (15ml) – Available from
David Jones, pharmacies and Priceline.
I got this Lip balm from Billie Goat Soap in the recent
Beauty Tote from David Jones. I had never tried any products from Billie Goat
before, but let me tell you, I’ve fallen in love with this lip balm. It is made
with goats milk and Essential
nutrients and vitamins including Vitamin C, B1, B6, B12 and E, Beeswax, Coconut
Oil, Jojoba oil and Cocoa Seed butter for added moisture, and I love that it doesn’t
contain any chemical nasties including no parabens, SLS, fragrance or colours.
It is extremely moisturising, and it has a delicious (and natural) scent of
sweet peach. At just $5.95 this is a bargain, and I will definitely be
purchasing this again.
* Products were kindly provided for consideration, and have
reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
So there you
go, these are my budget beauty picks this week. Have you tried any of these
products? Which budget beauty products do you currently love?
3 August 2013
Product Review: Lust Have It – July Box – Review & Giveaway…and August box teaser..
Having a little baby has certainly turned my world upside
down, so I am a little behind with my blog posts, and I think by now everyone
would have seen reviews of this month’s July Lust Have It Box, but still I
thought that I’d post a review of what I received…. And do keep reading, as I
will also tell you how to get a discount on your first box, as well as you have
a chance of WINNING a Lust Have It box yourself… and not to mention a TEASER of
what’s in store for the August box..
Overall,
like last month, I thought that the July Lust Have it Box contains was a nice
selection of products, which were all new to me, so I will enjoy trying them
out. On terms of value, the Nude by Nature cream on its own covers the cost of
the box, so really the rest of the products are just a bonus. I will enjoy
trying especially the Nude by Nature cream, and also the Swisse Handcream, so for
me the box is worth its cost because of these two products. And while I will
use the Natralus NatraSan Antibacterian Hand Sanitiser, and the Goldwell
Stylesign Hot Form Heat Styling Lotion, and the Knotties Hair Ties will also come in handy, these products just do sadly
just not rock my world that much, and probably not products that I would ever
have considered purchasing.
Giveaway
Well now on to the good news… the nice people at Lust Have It are wanting to give away 10…..yep, that’s right TEN Lust Have it boxes to Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter readers. This means that ten lucky readers have a chance to win a box each. How good is that!!! Chick here for further details and to enter.
What They Say:
"Lust Have It boxes regularly contains products worth $60+ for only
$19.95/mth! Monthly box filled with 5 to 6 premium beauty samples.
Delivered to your home or work each month for you to try."
RRP: Lust Have It Box (monthly) RRP: $19.95, Eco Box
(quarterly) RRP: $29.95 – but read on to find out how to get a discount on your
first box..
Available from Lust Have It
What I Say:
This month’s box comes in a pretty pale blue and beige floral
printed box, and it has been updated with a magnetic closure, so it closes
better, making it even better to use as storage - as I mentioned last month, I can
as being quite useful for storing other things such as jewellery, hair ties
etc. 
The Lust Have It July box is using 'Vibrant Beauty', saying
that "in the spirit of Australia’s gorgeous weather all year around for July we
celebrate Vibrant Beauty. We have carefully selected a number of products to
keep you looking vibrant on the inside and out!". I am not quite sure that I
find the items in the box to be particularly 'vibrant', but anyway, this is
what was in the July Lust Have It Box;
Nude by Nature Natural Tinted Mineral Moisturiser with
Sunscreen – Full Size ($19.95, 30ml)
I had already seen in a teaser Lust Have It posted on their Facebook page that the July box
would include this full sized product. I have heard a lot of good things about
Nude by Nature, but actually never tried any of their products, so I have been
rather excited about this, and the fact that is a full sized product is even
better. I am not quite sure of the colour of this cream, but it seems to match
my skintone perfectly, so that’s all that matters. And it smells absolutely
amazing too. Currently being a stay-at-home mum, these days I tend to use more
BB creams or tinted moisturisers instead of more covering foundations, so I do
look forward to trying this one.
Knotties by
Condition Culture Hair Ties – RRP US$6.25
These hair
ties are supposedly meant to not snag or crease your hair, and have been
designed to look great both in the hair and around the wrist as arm jewellery!!
And am I the only one with long hair always running around with a hair
tie/scrunchie around the wrist. If I have my long hair out for the day, I
always, always, always have a scrunchie – hey, even if I have my hair up, I
have one!! Pretty, well no, not particularly, and well, they always leave a
nasty mark on my wrist. I am not quite sure how these hair ties will be any
different from others on the market with not snagging hair, but at least I
don’t think they will be leaving a mark on your wrist. And as my hair seems to
be particularly prone to breaking at the moment (blame the cold winter weather
as well as a change in hormones in my body after giving birth 6 weeks ago!), so
I do look forward to trying these. 
I got one in
a pink and yellow design, and one in black and gold, which will be the one I
like the best, as the other one just doesn’t match anything that I wear.
Colorsmash by Condition Culture Hair Shadow – sample 3 g
(RRP US$15)
This hair colour looks like an eye shadow, and is supposed
to be ‘smashed’ onto the hair, and sealed with a spray, and then washes out
again. I was given colour called Gold Rush, which as the name suggests is a
shimmering gold colour. I am glad that I got this colour, as I have seen others
getting more vibrant colours, which I would never personally have used. This
gold colour will no doubt look nice in especially darker hair giving it a nice
look, but I am actually not entirely sure how to apply this evenly into the
hair (and there are no instructions!), also because my shadow disc had
completely shattered, so I will have to play around with it on a day I am not
doing anything too special, just in case I stuff it up completely, and make
sure that I wear some old clothes in case it creates a bit mess seeing its
broken! 
Goldwell Stylesign Hot Form Heat Styling Lotion – sample
30ml (RRP $24.95, 150ml)
As the name suggests, this is a styling lotion to be used
when heat styling the hair, giving the hair protection of up to 200 degrees,
which does sound pretty impressive. It is to help control frizz while also
adding shine to the hair. This sounds great and I do look forward to trying
this, although I have to be honest that I only hair dry and straighten my hair
on very special occasions – with a six week old baby that is learning to grab
onto anything and everything, I have quickly realised that I need to keep my
hair up, if I don’t want to loose several handfuls of hair every day, and then
there’s simply no need to style it too much, a quick pony, bun or braid does
the job. 
Swisse Hand Cream with Vitamin F & Pomegranate – sample
30ml (RRP$29.95, 500ml)
I think I about the only person yet to try some of the Swisse skincare products, so I am quite excited to see this hand cream in this month’s box. And being winter my hands always get so dry, and on top of that, with two dogs living inside, I always wash my hands a lot, but now with a baby, I wash my hands even more often, which is certainly not helping my dry hands either. So I go through bucket loads of hand cream at the moment, so the timing is great. I can’t wait to try it!
I think I about the only person yet to try some of the Swisse skincare products, so I am quite excited to see this hand cream in this month’s box. And being winter my hands always get so dry, and on top of that, with two dogs living inside, I always wash my hands a lot, but now with a baby, I wash my hands even more often, which is certainly not helping my dry hands either. So I go through bucket loads of hand cream at the moment, so the timing is great. I can’t wait to try it!
Natralus NatraSan Antibacterian Hand Sanitiser Chamomile
& Apple Blossom Spray – Full size (RRP $4.49, 28ml)
I am not normally one to use hand sanitisers. They were not
around or at least readily available when I grew up, and well, I’m still alive
and healthy!! But in saying that, now that we have a baby and have two dogs, I
find that it is very handy thing to have, and find myself using it several
times during the day, including after I’ve just changed a dirty nappy and I
can’t get to the sink straight away to wash my hands because I have a baby in
my arms. 
I first thought that this small spray was a sample, so
surprised when I realised that it was in fact a full sized product!! But it
smells amazing – I love the smell of apple blossoms – and it is a nice change
with a nice smelling sanitiser, as usually they all smell quite clinical and
like alcohol!! This claims to kill germs, not hands, which with my dry hands
(see above!), is just perfect, and I like too that it is made using 99% natural
organic ingredients. This small bottle will be a perfect addition to my nappy
bag!
Health Essentials Maqui Berry Active – 6g sachet sample (RRP
$45, 150g)
This is an antioxidant containing 100% organic freeze dried
maqui berry powder. It has three times more antioxidants than acai berries, and
taken daily it has been proven to give the body all it needs to function at
optimal performance!! IT can be used with smoothies, shakes, water, juice,
ice-cream, yoghurt, cereal, desserts etc. This does sound very interesting and
I look forward to trying it out (maybe it will temporarily help with the
tiredness from getting up in the middle of the night to fee our son) but at $45
I do not think that I am likely to purchase this. 
Lust Have It
August Box Teaser…
Still I am looking very forward to the August Box… Lust Have
It has already given a teaser of what to expect in the August box…a full-sized Revlon
PhotoReady Skinlights worth $29.95…woohoo, I can’t wait to try that one out –
my only worry is not getting the colour that suits my skintone..
And by the
way, have you checked out Lust Have It’s new online magazine Lustre….if not,
you can see it here.
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