Product Review and NOTD: Nicole By OPI Selena Gomez Collection in Scarlett

A little while ago I told you about Nicole by OPI launching Selena Gomez Collection. The collection includes 14 shades of lacquers inspired by actress & singer. The colour palette carefully selected captures her sweet yet spunky personality, from soft pink and peach hues to bright glitter and confetti lacquers. This diverse colour range offers the right hue for every occasion and every mood. But while I have to be honest and admit that I don’t really know that much about Selena, I am a big fan of the Nicole by OPI polishes, so I was excited when I was asked to trial one of the new shades. Here are my thoughts on the *Nicole By OPI Selena Gomez Collection in Scarlett;

What They Say:

"Nicole by OPI contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde and has a custom designed ‘Perfect Stroke’ brush for the most precise application".

RRP: $14.95 – Available from selected pharmacies, Hairhouse Warehouse, Petra Haircare and from Nicole by OPI Online.

What I Say:

It is not a secret that I love the OPI nail polishes, as you can always rely on the best quality and a fabulous colour range, and very importantly that they do not contain DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde.

Nicole By OPI Selena Gomez Collection in Scarlett is a fuchsia pink shimmer. The shimmer looks like duo chrome where the pink shifts to gold in the sunlight. It is such a gorgeous bright pink, and in spite me not being a fan of too shimmery and glittery polishes, it is still so subtle that I actually really like it, and like how it plays in the sunlight.

As all OPI nail polishes, it has a nice formula, which is so easy to apply – and thanks so the wide brush, just a few quick brushstrokes and the nail is covered. The nail polish covers nice and evenly, without any visible brush strokes. It has such a strong colour that covers so well, although I still feel the need to apply two coats for a perfect coverage.

 

 

The nail polish dries very quickly too, which I really like, and I love the fact that it unlike other nail polishes doesn’t have a strong smell either – no doubt due to being free from DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde.

Having two dogs I wash my hands quite regularly during the day, and no denying that the computer keyboard does a little damage too – however, the nail polish lasts quite well, especially with an added top coat where it lasted for about 4 days before it started to chip at the edges.

As we all know, removing nail polish with glitter can be a quite tricky task – so I was so pleasantly surprised when this nail polish removed so easily and quickly, and without leaving behind any shimmery particles.

All in all, I have just confirmed again that the Nicole by OPI nail polishes really are of such fantastic quality, and absolutely worth their price tag. And I love this bright pink colour, it is very stunning, and so different to any other nail polishes I currently have.

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

 

What do you think of Scarlett? Have you ever tried any of the Nicole by OPI nail polishes? What’s your favourite nail polish? And colour? And are you a fan of Selena Gomez?

Product Review & LOTD: Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick in Jitterbug

As I’ve previously mentioned, I have to be quite honest and admit that I am a little conservative, and mostly wear a quite neutral lipstick shade, but nothing beats a true red lipstick for special occasions, as it really does make a huge difference to your whole makeup look. Here are my thoughts on the *Australis Colour Inject in Jitterbug;

What They Say:

"Long lasting, moisturising and nourishing lip colour. It’s an injection of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, the hottest thing on everyone's lips. It contains Kakadu plum which is the world’s highest known source of Vitamin C which is not only soothing, but also naturally stimulates collagen formation. Available in 18 colours".

RRP: $12.95 – Available from Myer, Priceline, Terry White Chemists, My Chemist, Chemist Warehouse and leading pharmacies nationally, and from Australis Cosmetics Online.

What I Say:

While I have used a few makeup items from Australis, I have to be honest and admit that this is the first lipstick that I am trying, and while I really like the makeup I have tried from the brand as it is a good quality for a budget price, I didn’t really know what to expect from the lipstick.

The Australis Colour Inject in Jitterbug is a lovely bright red lipstick with a blue undertone. And as soon as I put it on, I was impressed. It is soft, creamy and smooth, and just glides onto the lips.

The lipstick contains vitamins and minerals, including Kakadu plum, which is contains a high amount of Vitamin C, known to be both soothing as well as help naturally stimulates collagen. And the lipstick really does feel nice and soothing on the lips. And very moisturising too, without being too sticky. And as an added bonus the Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick has SPF15, which I really like.

 

 

The lipstick is very pigmented, and so the colour is rich and dramatically bold, and with just one coat. And it has a good staying power, in fact about 4-5 hours before I felt the need to reapply.

The lipstick does fade a little as time goes by, but still looks like a pretty stain on my lips. It is also possible to just get the stained look by just dabbing a little lipstick on, and blotting it off with a tissue, which does give the lips a nice ‘bitten effect’, which lasts a few hours.

 

 

The lipstick has a typical lipstick scent, which unlike other lipsticks isn’t too perfumed. It comes in a simple yet classic black glossy tube with a bright pink band between the base and the lid. The lid also closes firmly in place so you do not need to worry about it popping open when you carry it around in your handbag makeup purse.

All in all this is a fantastic lipstick that is not only comfortable to wear and nourishing for the lips, but it gives the lips a nice pop of colour at the same time. The Jitterbug colour is (for me anyway!), a very bright red, and being as conservative as I am I will reserve this for special occasions, or use as a lip stain for a less made up look. And at just $12.95 this lipstick is fantastic quality at a bargain price, and with a massive 18 colours in the range there is sure a colour to suit everyone, as well as all moods and occasions – I will definitely be checking out the rest of the colours in this range!

*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and it has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

Have you tried any of the lipsticks from Australis? What is your preferred budget lipstick? Do you wear bold lipsticks for everyday wear, or are you as conservative as me??

 

 

Product Review and NOTD: Nicole By OPI Modern Family Collection in Candid Cameron

A little while ago I told you about Nicole by OPI launching a Modern Family Collection. I absolutely love watching that show, it never stops to surprise me, and it is the one comedy show that I have not yet gotten tired off.

The Nicole by OPI Modern Family collection features shades that capture the show's colourful personalities from a classic taupe named after patriarch Jay, to a sparkly pink hue fit for little Lilly! I was lucky to get to trial the shade called *Candid Cameron, and here are my thoughts;

 

What They Say:

Nicole by OPI contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde and has a custom designed 'Perfect Stroke' brush for the most precise application.

RRP: $14.95 – Available from selected pharmacies, Hairhouse Warehouse, Petra Haircare and from Nicole by OPI Online.

What I Say:

It is not a secret that I love the OPI nail polishes, as you can always rely on the best quality and a fabulous colour range.

Nicole by OPI's Candid Cameron is a has a nice dark teal/turquoise colour with shimmer throughout, and once applied it is exactly how it appears in the bottle.

The nail polish has a nice formula, which is so easy to apply – and thanks so the wide brush, just a few quick brush strokes and the nail is covered. The nail polish covers nice and evenly, without any visible brush strokes. It has such a strong colour that covers so well, that I am in fact only wearing one coat in these pictures – How good is that!! The special brush really does make it so easy to apply that even I, who is very clumsy when it comes to applying nail polish could make it look half-decent!

 

And it dries so quickly too, which I really like, and I love the fact that it doesn’t have a strong smell either – no doubt due to being free from DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde.

Having two dogs I wash my hands quite regularly, and no denying that the computer keyboard does a little damage too – however , the nail polish lasts quite well, especially with an added top coat where it lasted for about 5 days before it started to chip at the edges.

All in all, the Nicole by OPI nail polishes really are of such fantastic quality, and absolutely worth their price tag. And I absolutely love this colour, it is very stunning, and so different to any other nail polishes I have.

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

 

What do you think of Candid Cameron? Have you ever tried any of the Nicole by OPI nail polishes? What’s your favourite nail polish? And colour

 

 

Product Review: Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation

New foundations are being launched so often these days, all promising the latest and greatest in skincare technology. Personally, I am always looking for a new foundation that will improve the look of my complexion, and not to mention hide increasing pigmentation, whilst still looking natural  and not to mention will stay put on my combination skin. Here are my thoughts on the newly launched *Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation;

What They Say:
SMART-TONE™ technology adapts to the colour and texture of skin. Flawless natural finish. With an Oxygen Complex. Lets your skin breathe. Available in 12 shades.

RRP: $17.95 – Available from Priceline, Target, Kmart, Big W, and selected pharmacies, Coles and Woolworths.

What I Say:

With this new Match Perfection Foundation, Rimmel aims to stop the ultimate beauty crime, - erase the proofs of using the wrong foundation colour. This new foundation simply promises to deliver a foundation that is un-detectable, but rather leave the skin flawless and radiant skin, no matter the light, from the bathroom, to the office to a night out at the club!

That’s one big promise. I think many of us have been guilty of using a foundation in the wrong shade

So can this foundation really be that 'magical' that it blends so naturally and seamlessly to blend with your skintone?

The Match Perfection Foundation comes in a slim glass bottle, with a blue lid, which hides a pump, which is easy to use to dispense just the right amount of foundation.

 

 

The foundation has a light creamy texture, which makes it so easy to blend it to the skin with your fingers, although I found that I got an even nicer and more even result when using a foundation brush.

The foundation gives a sheer coverage, although it is possible to build it up for a better coverage. The foundation covers uneven skintone, and minor pigmentation, blotchy spots, blemishes and scarring, making the skin look even and unified, although it doesn’t completely cover darker spots. It also gives the skin a nice yet natural illuminating glow, which is from the Sapphire Radiance Complex included in the foundation – yet this glow is without making the skin look too shiny, which I really like, as my combination skin usually produces enough shine on its own!!

So is it so magical that it is undetectable? Well, with just one thin layer, it is very natural and next to impossible to see you are wearing it, however, if you build up coverage, consequently it also becomes easier to actually see you are wearing the foundation.

The Match Perfection Foundation has a nice yet subtle fresh floral scent, which disappears as soon as the foundations has absorbed into the skin. As an added bonus, the foundation also has SPF 18.

Even on my combination skin, on a hot summer’s day, the foundation has a good staying power and lasts well throughout the day, although I still need a slight touch-up of the t-zone area around by the afternoon. But with use of a primer first, it lasted even longer! And throughout the day it is comfortable to wear as it feels like the skin can still breathe.

I tried the foundation in shade 300, which is a sand/beige shade, which perfectly matched my skin tone, but with 12 shades available, which range from a very light porcelain to a dark bronze, there should hopefully be a match for everyone.

All in all, at just $17.95 this is a great foundation at a bargain price. So if you are on a budget, but still want a great foundation giving you a natural look, this may be the foundation just for you. I will enjoy using the rest of the bottle as well I will consider purchasing it again.

*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and it has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

What do you think of the Rimmel Perfection Foundation? Keen to try it? What are you looking for in a foundation? And what is your preferred foundation?

 

Product News: Clarins Launches Body Lift Cellulite Smoother

Cellulite is not exactly pretty, and it targets everyone, skinny or chubby, fit or not – and well, being pregnant, and adding quite a few kilos to my normal weight, I am sure that I am not exempt either. So I was excited when I heard about Clarins launching the new Body Lift Cellulite Smoother.

This Cellulite Smoother promises to work to reduce existing cellulite and also slow the formation of new cellulite while reinforcing skin’s firmness.

 

 

It takes up a dual challenge:  

1. Reduces early and stubborn cellulite

Body Lift Cellulite Smoother limits fat storage and activates fat destocking to reduce the most stubborn cellulite and block the formation of early cellulite at its origin.

2. Silhouette reshaping

The light weight cream gel firms and refines contours by stimulating the synthesis of new collagen fibres while it softens and lifts skin to promote hydration and comfort. By its effects on micro-circulation, it contributes to the elimination of excess water and fat, creating a feeling of lightness.

Working to not only visibly reduce cellulite, Body Lift Cellulite Smoothers specific active ingredients reinforce the skin’s firmness, micro-circulation and hydration and enhances its natural beauty.

In addition, the Body Lift Cellulite Smoother also has an immediate lifting and tightening effect, which refines skin texture, redefines body contours.

It also encourages firmer skin though the use of aquatic mint extract to boost the synthesis of collagen and bacchairs extract protects it from breakdown.

It also stimulates the mirco-circulation through the use of horse chestnut to reduce the feeling of heaviness.

Finally, it also makes the skin feel comfortable, as sunflower phospholipids, hazelnut oil and glycerine nourish and moisturise the skin and give it a satin smooth feel.

Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Smoother has been formulated to deliver maximum effectiveness, however effects can be further enhanced by following a very simple application method developed by Clarins. By combining manual pressure with muscle contractions the Self-Massage Body Contouring Method, targets adipose tissue and helps to stimulate the micro-circulation and thus encourage the elimination of excess water and lipids.

You can read more about the Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Smoother as well as Clarins Self-Massage Body Contouring Method here.

The new Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Smoother will have a RRP of $90.00 for 200ml, and be available from April 1, 2013 from leading department stores, select pharmacies and retails specialists, and at Adore Beauty Online.

I’ve been so lucky to get the opportunity to trial the Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Smoother, so stay tuned for my review in a few weeks when given it a good test.

What do you think of the Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Smoother? Do you have cellulite? What do you do to prevent and minimise it?