April Favourites 2014

It's April Favourites Time!! April was kind a slow month with a million assignments to be done but I did manage to add some fun. At the start of April my cousin and I went to Adelaide Comic Con and met Benedict Cumberbatch {A.k.a. Sherlock!! DEM CHEEKBONES ARE LIFE}. Other than that highlight, everything else I did in April seemed so teeny. I've made too many trips to Mecca Cosmetica this month, so I've had a few things to trial and test out.

Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash
I bought this product at the beginning of the month and I have been loving it. The scent is so sweet with a strong hit of lime which makes the whole shower + my body smell really good! It makes my skin so smooth and I'm glad that there is still more than 3/4 left in the bottle considering I have used quite a bit up already.

Lush Popcorn Lip Scrub
I have JUST purchased this now, after wanting it for so long and I don't know why I waited so long. I love it! The sweet and salty flavour tastes good and even though I'm still getting used to the whole "lick the dead skin off your lips" thing, it does do a good job at getting rid of peeling lips making them ready for lipstick {Mwa}.

OPI Muppets Most Wanted {Kermit Speak to Me}

Ever since this baby entered my life, I have been loving it. This nail polish is apart of OPI's Muppets Most Wanted Collection and is a mauve/green duo-chrome. I just can't get over how lovely the shade is.

Random Mascara Wand
I don't even know where I found this mascara wand, it just sort of appeared in my collection. I use it to tame my brows because they are going through that awkward growing out stage..

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm {Elusive}
My last post was about the Revlon Matte Balms and I am in love with the shade "Elusive". It's a really easy colour to wear and I sometimes pair it with MAC's "Sweetie" on top so it gives a bit of sheen and moisture. LOVE!!

L'oreal Super Liner Blackbuster Eyeliner
Again, I have done a review about why I like this eyeliner. It's a thick marker and I somehow find it easier to create a thin line and flick! Crazy right?! Any time I decided to add liquid eyeliner to my eyelids this month, I have used this!

What has been your April Favourites?
xx

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Revlon Colorburst Matte Balms

I already have told the story of how badly I wanted the Revlon Colorburst Matte and Lacquer balms in my life. I have done a full review of the Lacquer balms if you're interested in those ones but this post is going to be my thoughts on the Matte Balms. 

 From left to right: 

Elusive - Soft pink

Unapologetic - Watermelon pink

Striking - Cherry red 

The Revlon Colorburst Matte Balms are surprisingly creamy and easy to apply. They glide on lightly so you can build the colour up but don't feel heavy or uncomfortable to wear. I literally can't get over how creamy they are for a Matte lip product as they feel like velvet almost giving off a satin finish. The colour payoff is pretty strong with one swipe being crazy pigmented.

They contain the same moisture complex of Shea, Mango and Coconut which doesn't make your lips feel tight after an hour. If you're like me and have dry lips 99% of the time, I would suggest lip balm either before or after applying the Matte Balm as it provides that little extra moisture. I must mention that sometimes they cling to dry bits when they wear off, however if you can maintain and reapply it before it wears off, you're A-OK. They also fade evenly, thank sweet potato pie!

I love all the colours I bought because I think bright lipsticks suit me better than most neutral/nudes. My favourite is "Elusive" as it's a simple neutral pink shade that is so easy to wear during the day. If my lips are feeling a bit tight, I also add "Sweetie" by MAC on top {of Elusive} to give a bit of extra moisture and sheen.

What is your favourite Revlon Matte Balm shade?
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Revlon Colorburst Lacquer Balms

Tease: A burnt orange

Provocateur: A cherry red

Vivacious: A hot pink

Flirtatious: A berry red

Whimsical: A deep pinky purple

Describing colours is really not my forte but can you catch my drift?

Crazy for lip crayons?! I think so. I have been waiting to get my mitts on the Revlon Lacquer Balms ever since they got released and the beauty community went nuts. I finally saw them in store and I just went too crazy and bought the shades that caught my eye {aka half the collection}. And the packaging is so shiny that it sort of maybe reeled me in.

The Lacquer Balms contain Shea, Mango and Coconut butter for moisture making them super comfortable to wear. Although I usually apply some lip balm beforehand, these Lacquer Balms don't dry my lips out which is something I love in lip products. I'm going to be real, I wasn't a fan of the strong peppermint scent from the original Colorburst Balm Stains and I was so relieved that the Lacquer Balms scent isn't as strong.

I must admit when I was swatching the Lacquer Balms in store, I noticed that the amount of glitter varies in colour. Some have visible chunky glitters whilst others have glitters that are barely noticeable. I didn't know if the glitters and I were going to get along but somehow the glitters just don't show up on the lips, but just create a lustre finish. All the shades are well pigmented with one swipe and you can build the opacity up until your desired colour. In the swatches above, I have built up the colour to show you how rich you can make the colour. As it is a lustre finish, you have to re-apply every couple of hours which is to be expected from this type of lip product and they also fade evenly so there's no lip liner effect business going on.

I am so impressed with these Revlon Colorburst Lacquer Balms as the original Balm Stains were meh. I have also been playing around with the Matte Balms and a post will be up soon with swatches and everything!

What's your favourite shade from the collection?
xx

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Revlon Colorstay Longwear Nail Enamel: Marmalade

I picked up this Revlon Colorstay Longwear Nail Enamel in "Marmalade" as apart of a collective haul and I really have been loving this nail colour. It's no secret that orange has been my go to colour in summer but let's be real, I have a thing for anything that's burn't orange - heck in 2012 my ball dress was this colour and ever since then my love for orange has stayed strong. Also the colour orange is such a good transitional colour between summer and autumn.

This is the first time I have used Revlon Colorstay Nail Polishes and here are my thoughts. The bottle is cute, it has a longer handle which is fantastic because there's no fiddly business going on. On first glance the brush looks similar to a normal brush but if you look close the brush is flat with a slight curve which makes applying the nail polish so much more easier.

The first coat is quite streaky and a second coat is still see through in my opinion so I use three coats along with a base and top coat. It does take a little longer to dry which is a bummer because I always end up smudging it all over the place within the first couple of minutes. The lasting power lasted about 3-4 days which is really good for me as I always end up chipping it the next day. So I really like this nail polish!

I would love to know your favourite nail polish colour for summer!
xx

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Collective Drugstore Haul

Over the last couple of months I have been picking up some bits and bobs at Priceline and Chemist Warehouse {ahhheemandthepriceline40%offsale}. I managed to get quite a few things and I'm rather happy that I haven't gone overboard {which usually happens let's be real}.

I have picked up quite a lot of products that go on my eyelids for some strange reason.  I bought one of the Maybelline Color Tattoo's in the shade "05 Too Cool" which is a pearly white eyeshadow base. I thought getting an eyeshadow base in a whitish shade might make the shadows stand out a little more, if not I will use it in the inner corner of my eyes as an eye brightener. 

Next I decided to buy some essential products that I trust and love. First up was the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser which is my all time favourite under eye concealer because it actually covers my dark circles. And then I also bought another Maybelline Master Precise liquid liner which is my favourite eyeliner on the planet and I needed to restock that one. 

I also saw a new display for the Maybelline Master Smokey crayon thing which is supposed to create smokey eyes- we will see how that goes down, I got a charcoal colour instead of black because black smokey eyes are way too intense for me. I'd rather keep my liquid liners intensely black so I picked up the L'oreal Super Liner Blackbuster which is a super thick marker eyeliner that I wanted to try out and I have a review of this baby coming soon!

As for lips I picked up something I have never tried before which is the Bourjois Color Boost Lip Crayon in the shade "03 Orange Punch" and I really like the texture of it because it isn't too thick and it glides on so nicely. Next up on the list was a Maybelline Color Whisper in the shade "Who Wore It Red-er" which I'm excited to wear because it's such a deep red in the tube but swatches ever so nicely {plus the formula is A+}.

I feel like I'm becoming a blushaholic with the amount of blushes I'm buying lately! {ohwell} I picked up a Bourjois Baked Blush in the gorgeous shade "54 Rose Frisson". I always think pink blushes look the same so hopefully this one is different to the ones I already own. And the last thing I picked up was the Revlon Colorstay Longwear Nail Enamel in the shade "Marmalade" which is a burn't orange which has been my favourite colour for summer.

Have you tried anything that was in this haul?
What are your thoughts?
xx

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Revlon Lip Butter Collection {Swatches}

I was organising my lipsticks and discovered that I had quite a few Revlon Lip Butters and thought why not share my collection with you. I own 7 lip butters from the range and I have been loving them at the moment. I have bought these at different times and took advantage of different sales from Priceline and Chemist Warehouse so I didn't spend all my pay in one go ;D.

From Left to Right: Pink Lemonade, Juicy Papaya, Tutti Fruitti, Sorbet, Wild Watermelon, Invite Only & Provocative.

All the Revlon lip butters come in a rectangle lipstick tube which has a quilted, check pattern running down two sides. I find this so unique and I think it jazzes up the packaging making me want to pick them out more from the crazy amount of lipsticks I own. What I really like about the Lip Butters is that they are slanted which gives really good precision when applying in one go. They twist up and down and I really like how once you are finished using the Lip Butter, you twist it all down and you hear a faint click so you know that it won't smudge all over the sides and lid. I just hate when I go the drugstore and all the lipsticks are squished all over the lid! {Just me?}

The formula itself is alright. It's a gel formula which provides hydration and allows the lip product to apply smooth. I'm a fan because they are a sheer lip butter and you can build up the pigmentation. They are supposed to be moisturising but I find them awfully thick and heavy on the lips and it wears off quite easily. They feel nice after you apply them and they keep your lips moisturised for a good amount of time. The only issue I have is that before it start to fade it made my lips feel a bit tight so I would recommend reapplying regularly to keep your lips hydrated. I find that they do catch onto dry lips so make sure to exfoliate and apply a light layer of lip balm on your lips beforehand.

Even though there are some things that can be improved with the Lip Butters, I will continue to use them up because they do a good job at providing a sheer colour to my lips when I can't wear my matte lipsticks due to stanky hot weather and chappy lips.

Pink Lemonade:
I'm never one for really light pinks but I saw this ballerina pink shade and I had to get it.

Juicy Payaya:

I am IN LOVE with this pink coral shade. It's so subtle and natural and I'm actually obsessed with it.

Tutti Fruitti:

I mentioned this orange shade in my January Favourites and I have been wearing this a lot lately.

Sorbet:

This hot pink shade looks really scary in the tube but looks really nice on the lips.

Wild Watermelon: 

I love this red shade lip butter because it's not an overly scary red and can be worn everyday.

Invite Only:

 This shade is blue with silver and blue tiny sparkles in it and goes on the lips clear with a bit of glitter. 

Provocative:

This is purple in the tube and has tiny purple, blue and silver glitters in it and goes on clear with some sparkle.

To be honest, I don't even know why I bought the last two shades. Maybe because they are limited edition and the colours on the packaging reeled me in. I don't really have a use for "Invite Only" and "Provocative" as they feel more heavier than the other lip butters and they look like the same colour on the lips. Nonetheless, I still enjoy having them in my collection and I'm sure I will find a use for them.

The Revlon Lip Butters come in 20 different shades so there is something to suit everyone. The price is a bit steep at $21.95 at Priceline which I think is crazy ridiculous. Luckily, I have never paid full price for these Lip Butters because places like Chemist Warehouse have sales on drugstore products all the time so make sure to do your research to see where you can get the best deal. 

I don't think I am going to purchase any more of the Revlon Lip Butters as I think I have enough at the moment. I do prefer my Maybelline Color Whispers to these Lip Butters because they apply so smooth and feel so light on my lips however that doesn't stop me from using the Lip Butters.

Have you tried the Revlon Lip Butters?

What are your thoughts on them?

xx

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January Favourites 2014

Can you believe that one whole month of the year is gone?! ONE WHOLE MONTH! January went too quick for my liking and now here I am picking out some of the beauty products that I have been giving extra love to this month.

Batiste Dry Shampoo

I bought this ages ago but never really found the need to use it but I rediscovered it in January and it is a life saver. The weather has been all over the place with a lot of hot and muggy days and I find that in the morning my hair looks a bit gross so I use this dry shampoo to make my hair look fresh and it adds a little bit of volume which is great. I think it smells really good - nice and clean and there are a whole bunch of different fragrances to suit everyone.

John Frieda Frizz-Ease Serum

I use the tiniest amount on the ends of my hair after I have washed it so it reduces the amount of fly-aways and frizz when it's drying. I think it does a pretty good job at keeping my hair tame and I use it alongside with the John Frieda Frizz-Ease Shampoo and Conditioner and I think it works like a charm.

Urban Decay Naked Palette

Even though in nearly every January Favourites post the Naked 3 Palette has made an appearance, I decided to go with the original because I bought it in January and have been loving it ever since. You can create so many different types of natural to sultry, sophisticated looks. Love, love, love it!

NYX Powder Blush

This blush is in the shade "Dusty Rose" and I really like this blush because it's not overpowering on my cheeks. I think it lasts a pretty long time and it's a really nice natural colour. I like the soft texture it has and I think I might get another colour from the range soon. Which one would you recommend?

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter

I have been obsessed with this Lip Butter from Revlon in the shade "Tutti Fruitti". I have been wearing this a lot in January because it's such a lovely bright summery shade. Although the lip butter feels heavy on the lips, it lasts a long time which is what I like in a balmy type lip colour. 

What have you been loving in the month of January?

xx

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Best of Beauty 2013

Happy New Year you beautiful little buttercups! Wishing you all the best for 2014! 

I thought I would share all the beauty products that I have discovered and loved in 2013. All of these are products that I use regularly

Face:

At the end of 2012 and during 2013 my skin was out of control. I had really severe acne and it was really difficult to cover up because it was very noticeable. Then I decided to ditch all the drugstore foundations and concealers and invested in something that actually cover them up. I decided to try Clinique's Anti-Blemish Solutions Concealer and their Liquid Foundation. omg, best decision I've ever made because the concealer was full coverage and covered up all the dark spots from my acne and the foundation evened out my skin tone and added more coverage. Towards the end of 2013, my skin has cleared up however I still have dark scars on my face which I need to cover up so I found the L'oreal True Match Concealer which covers them all pretty well and I use the Bourjois Flower Perfection Foundation on top to even out my face. I use this foundation every time I go to work because it's very light and then I top it off with the Boujois Healthy Balance Unifying powder. I only work at a supermarket so I don't have to worry to much about covering up everything.

Eyes:

The Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara is my absolute favourite mascara and was discovered in my mum's makeup bag. It's the only mascara that gives me both volume and length as well as being waterproof and not hurting my eyeballs when I've had it on all day. Also in 2013 I got my first MAC eyeshadow and it was "Naked Lunch" and I couldn't have picked out a better colour to start out with .I wear it every time I go out during the day because it's such a subtle pink and looks so natural. 

Lips and Nails:

My lips have gone through the worst in 2013. They have been extremely dry and gross so I've had to put my lipsticks back on the shelf and invest in some lustrous lip balms, glosses and lip butters. I found the Maybelline Color Whipsers {colour shown is "pink possiblilities"} and I love the whole collection. It's perfect for when I go out because they moisturise my lips whilst giving some colour. The same thing applies to the Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm {"pink blossom"}, it gives a more natural look compared to the Color Whispers. 2013 has been the year where I have always had my nails painted and the colour that I have been wearing the most is "Misty Jade" from the I Love Lasting Finish by Rimmel which is a bright tiffany blue sort of colour.

What have been your favourite products of 2013?

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Priceline Haul

A couple of weeks ago, I went on another spontaneous trip to priceline and picked up some goodies that I am rather happy about. Some products I bought were on special at the time, some were an in the moment kind of buy and some were ones that I felt that I needed. I'm not going to lie when I say I spent well over 45 minutes just standing with my basket swatching almost everything I could get my hands on.

From Left to Right: 

Rimmel London Apocalips Lip Laquer { Celestial},

Essie Nail Laquer {Sole Mate}

Essence Lash and Brow Gel Mascara

Essie Nail Laquer {Fishnet Stockings}

Real Techniques Blush Brush

Max Factor Wild Mega Volume Volumising Mascara

Max Factor Wild Shadow Pot {Savage Rose}

Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy {Galactic}

Essence Studio Nails Ultra Strong Nail Harder.

Rimmel London Apocalips Lip Laquer {Celestial}

It's no secret that everyone has one of these bad boys in their lipstick collection. Although all the colours are really nice, I decided on "Celestial" because I had seen some bloggers that have the same skin tones as me swatch it and I thought it looked amazing! 

Essie Nail Laquer {Sole Mate | Fishnet Stockings}

When I went to priceline not long ago, they had a sale on Essie Nail polishes 2 for $20AUD which I thought was the most amazing thing in the world. I'm not sure if that sale is still going on but is it worth giving your local priceline a quick look to see. I know its spring blah blah blah but as soon as I saw these berry toned polishes, I knew that I wanted them! Perfect for fall!

Essence Lash and Brow Gel Mascara

A friend got this in one of her trips to priceline so I thought I would give it a go to keep my eyebrows in place! I have never even head of clear mascara until when I picked this up so I was really intrigued to try this out.

Real Techniques Blush Brush

Every beauty blogger either knows about the brushes by Real Techniques or owns most of them. Basically I needed a blush brush and this was one I knew would be good quality.

Max Factor Wild Mega Volume Volumising Mascara & Wild Shadow Pot {Savage Rose}

I can't remember exactly why I got these, but I think it was because it was a special for 2 for $20 out of the new range. Either way, I'm excited to try out both of these products.

Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy {Galactic}

First, I was drawn in by the stand that had all the different colours laying on it's side. Then the sparkles! It's exactly the type of nail colours that I would normally go for and I am extra excited to review this soon, so keep yo eyes peeled.

Essence Studio Nails Ultra Strong Nail Hardner

This was a product that I needed to get because my nails are peeling and chipping like no tomorrow. I haven't tried this out yet because I have just been wearing normal nail polishes all the time, So hopefully it does it's job.

And thats all the things that I got from Priceline a couple of weeks ago.

Has their been any products that you have seen in Priceline that have stood out to you?

Have a lovely day! 

Melissa

xx

October Favourites 2013

Hi everyone!

I hope you all had a wonderful October and enjoyed getting into the halloween spirit. I can't even believe that it's November already like where did the time fly?! Nothing extra interesting happened in the month of October for me which is kind of sad {I was probably recovering after the one direction concert I went to in September}. And I was super bummed out that I didn't get the chance to try out any "new" beauty products because I was trying to save my money, nonetheless I recovered some oldies and discovered a couple of newbies that I have been using and loving in the month of October.

Vineyard Peach Body Butter 

The Body Shop 

I nearly forgot that I had this body butter in my collection but it has always been my favourite. It smells like fresh peaches and boy does it make me hungry because it smells SO good! I usually use it on my arms and legs and it sinks in so quickly, hydrates them and leaves them so smooth. I was so devo when I found out that it was a limited edition body butter and is not sold anymore! :'(

Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara

I have been using this mascara everyday this month because it gives my short, stubby lashes a nice lift {with the help of Mr eyelash curler}. It's also waterproof which is fantastic because I don't get home after work looking like a racoon.

Australis Eyeshadow Primer

Australis

I have been using this eyeshadow primer ever since I got it {First haul here} and have been loving it. It makes my eyeshadows stay in place all night which is it's main purpose. Definitely loving this one. 

Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm {Pink Blossom}

Burt's Bees

I have always loved Burt's Bees lip balms and I decided to try the tinted lip balm. They give a nice pigmented colour which is build-able which is perfect for adding a little colour to the face without going overboard in heavy lipsticks. Love it!

Yes to Cucumbers Facial Towelettes

Yes To Carrots

These towelettes remove dirt, sweat and make up AND they smell like cucumbers! They are also Oil-free, non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic which is wonderful for my acne prone skin. What I like about these face wipes are that they actually get all my makeup off so easily leaving it feel fresh.

And these are my favourite beauty products for the month of October. What were your beauty favourites? 

xx