tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18380526804166900092024-03-13T13:11:22.583+11:00my beauty diary xoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17096686589274080534noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838052680416690009.post-63474878831262911372016-01-20T18:00:00.000+11:002016-01-20T18:00:03.419+11:00REVIEW// Tarte Tartlette in Bloom Palette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember the Tarte Tartelette Palette? The eyeshadow palette EVERYONE had, and if they didn't, was number one on their wishlist? With a gorgeous assortment of mattes, the Tartelette Palette was absolutely stunning, and put a new spin on neutral palettes compared to their competitors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not going to lie, I don't own the original palette and now I probably never will. It was always on my wishlist, but I just never got around to actually making the purchase. But as soon as I saw photos of this palette, I needed it like I have never needed a palette before. I stalked trendmood, Tarte's website, waited for a release date, swatches, a price, review, anything that would keep me informed. As soon as it was released on Tarte's website, I went through <a href="http://www.comgateway.com/buyformeservice/#buyforme" target="_blank">Comgateway's Buy For Me service</a> (seeing as Tarte doesn't accept international payment) for the first time ever so that I could have it in my hot little hands as soon as possible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And boy, do I not regret it in the slightest at all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is what dreams are made of. In a palette. Oh Tarte you did so very well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First of all, let's talk about the packaging. Gold detailing on a purply/pink/red background, its very swanky and veeeerrrry visually appealing. You then open up the palette to see a huuuuuge mirror, and the most gorgeous neutral shades laid out in front of you. If that doesn't grab you immediately, the chocolate cupcake smell will.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've used this palette pretty much everyday since it arrived on my doorstep. Can you tell by my use of Smarty Pants in the photo? The shadows are incredibly pigmented and buttery, and it takes nothing to build them up. I'll be honest and say that the shade that sold me on this palette was Firecracker - a beautiful bronze, shimmer shade. It just does not disappoint in the slightest for me personally, and if you are someone who uses and abuses warm neutral shadows like yours truly, you are definitely going to need this palette.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And if that rave review hasn't sold you, let me swatch this bad boy for you:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My favourite shades thus far are Jetsetter, Rocker, Smarty Pants, Firecracker, Funny Girl and Sweetheart. But really, all of the shades in this palette are amazing, and I can guarantee I'll be using all the shades in this palette in one way or another.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, if you look at the original palette and back at this one, don't you think the original is almost a little boring in a way? The Tartelette In Bloom palette, for me, makes up for everything the original lacked. I can't imagine myself purchasing the original palette anymore now that I own this one. I don't think I could ever go back honestly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now that I'm sure I've sold you, you can purchase it here from <a href="http://www.sephora.com/tartelette-in-bloom-clay-eyeshadow-palette-P403812?skuId=1775006" target="_blank">Sephora</a> or the <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-tartelette-in-bloom" target="_blank">Tarte website</a> for $45. It hasn't been released to the Australian market yet, but when it does I'll be sure to update you all. In the meantime, you can use a shipping service to get it here for you. I personally use <a href="http://comgateway.com/" target="_blank">Comgateway</a> - <a href="http://mybeautydiaryxo.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/high-end-haul-mac-anastasia-beverly.html" target="_blank">here is a post detailing my thoughts on them and their service</a> :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you tried this palette? Which would you prefer - the original Tartelette or Tartelette 2?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi everyone!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome back to my blog! Confessions of a Make-Up Addict has been reformed into <strong><em>my beauty diary xo</em></strong> - a new fun project for me to work on and continue what I loved so much about COAMA. There was no huge reason to change my blogs name, seeing as I'm continuing in the same direction. But after last year, I feel like I am in a completely free and less stressed headspace, and I wanted the blog to reflect that, if only that it was just a name change.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've missed blogging and writing all about beauty - and also missed all you guys! I hope we can continue our fun journey of being beauty addicts and discussing our love for it all together :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Moving on - my first post of 2016 is all about my favourite products of 2015! After <a href="http://mybeautydiaryxo.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/best-of-beauty-2014.html" target="_blank">last years favourites</a>, I really narrowed it down this year and kept it 90% products that I discovered last year, with only one rolling on from the previous year. I definitely enjoyed many more products during 2015, but I really want to keep this purely to the products that I felt deserved the spotlight over the year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let's get started! Keep reading to see what products I have looooooved this year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It goes without saying that 2015 was the year of highlighting, with strobing being all the rage. I definitely bought into this trend way more than it was necessary, but of all highlighters that I own, my Becca highlighters take the cake. I turn to them constantly, they go on beautifully and really just bring that extra somethin' somethin' to your face. The formula is incredibly creamy and silky, and I have never had an issue with chalkiness or chunky powder. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I own three - Moonstone, Champagne Pop and Opal - and of all of them, Opal is definitely my favourite. Closely followed by Moonstone and Champagne Pop. Opal is a gorgeous beige tone shimmer, Moonstone is a very finely milled white (it's definitely more of a 'glow from within', rather than straight white highligter) and Champagne Pop is a peachy gold tone. I would definitely recommend any of them for any looking for a highlighter that will really bring that glow and luminosity for both day and night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I brought mine here from <a href="http://www.adorebeauty.com.au/becca.html" target="_blank">Adore Beauty</a>, and Champagne Pop from Sephora US. However, they are now all available from <a href="http://www.sephora.com.au/brands/becca" target="_blank">Sephora AU</a> for $58AU (even Champagne Pop woo!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Maybelline FitMe Dewy & Smooth, BareMinerals Complexion Rescue & Maybelline FitMe Concealer</em></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes I know I don't have the packaging of Compleion Rescue - this is all I have left of it :( - but that should tell you just how much I loved it this year. How much I loved all three items this year! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/maybelline-fit-me-foundation-1-ea" target="_blank">Maybelline FitMe Dewy & Smooth</a> is 100% my HG drugstore foundation - it is incredible. The formula, the finish, the colour range, lasting power. I love every little single thing about it. I cannot say one bad thing about this foundation, and I highly recommend it for those with drier skin and for those after a luminous finish. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The<a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/maybelline-fit-me-concealer-1-ea" target="_blank"> FitMe concealer</a> has been a must have for covering any blemishes I've had throughout the year. It does have a little more coverage than the Age Rewind which is nice because it does help to really hide those pesky little spots without making it look cakey and obvious that I am trying to hide them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last year, I started this series that is quite possibly one of my fabourites to write about - and it's called You're So Overrated. For a recap, this series is to write about all the products that I personally have been persuaded to buy because of all the hype and excitment from Youtube and the blogsphere, and have failed to meet expectations. This doesn't mean they're bad products in the slightest (well.. some are..), just that I don't think they're deserving of the hype that surrounds them. I've previously talked about the MAC Pro Longwear Concealer and the Lime Crime Lipsticks - and now, I'm talking about a huuuuuuuge cult favourite.. The Benefit Hoola Bronzer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There you have it! What I really think about the Hoola bronzer and whether you should purchase it or not. If you've tried this bronzer, and have had either the same experience as me or otheriwse,lease leave it below! If you have a magic way to use it and love it, let me know that too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's that time of the month again! I honestly love writing these - as I've probably stated before - because it's my chance to get down to the nitty gritty and really decide which products I have really been turning to this month. This month it's a little different. As I haven't done a favourites since January at the very least, this is a compliation of products that I have seriously been OBSESSED with since April/May, as well as June. Some you may have already seen in previous posts, or will feature in those upcoming, so I won't go into too much depth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've already written all about these - you knew they would be in here! I'll say it, these are major all time favourites, especially for my winter skin. The combination of both of these makes my skin look photo filtered without being caked or over the top. I'm just honestly in love with this combo - here's the post where I detail how I use them and why - and I'm going to be devastated when I run out because I won't be buying more for a long time... I'll be doing a seperate review on each as well for you when I get the chance, so be on the lookout for those!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yep. I'm using powder. I always swore that I wouldn't, couldn't, shouldn't use powder, because my skin is dry and honestly every powder I have used made me look even drier and my skin ever cakier. Until I met the MAC Studio Fix Powder - this sh*t is bananas! I use this to mainly set my nose and chin, as those are the places that foundations wears off really easily for me, and the lightly press a dusting over the rest of my face. It does have colour to it, which i like for my nose and chin as it provides the extra coverage when the foundation does decide that it's had enough of my face that day. Plus, its amazing for touch ups. Another repurchaseable item fo' shizzle, and I recommend the heck out of it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is new to Mecca, but I've honestly wanted it in my hot little hands since i saw Jaclyn Hill (typical) talk about it in one of her favourites videos in the recent months! I've owned it since the beginning of June and I love it - the colour is perfect, the blendability is perfect, the smell is perfect - ugh, I'm in love. I also have the Milk Chocolate Soliel (also adore it), but unfortunately I can only pull that off as a bronzer when I am quite pale. I definitely recommend giving this at the very least a swatch in Mecca, and taking it home with you if you love it. You're definitely getting good quality at a great price, in my humble opinion!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ugh, yes, I'm a MAC whore, I admit it. But this lipstick is amazing - I love love love it, and it's no joke when I say that it's been my go to 99% of the time since I purchased it at the beginning of May. This lipstick is almost like Myth and Velvet Teddy had a little nude baby. It's gorgeous pinky brown beige nude, which makes the perfect shade when mixed with Whirl Lip Liner. If you're after a nude lipstick at MAC that isn't too nude, nor too pink or brown I would definitely try this one out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'd seen these literally everywhere online, and when I found these in my local Target I decided to pick them up. Between work and uni, it's safe to say I was feeling just a tad stressed out, so in my spare time I started to colour in pages to try and feel a little more relaxed. Well, these definitely helped for sure, just to take my mind off everything else I had going on and it was also a lot of fun! I'd definitely recommend these if you are after something to do thats fun and creative, and that also helps out your mind at ease!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Having been a full time student and working as many hours as I could fit in with my schedule in order to save, I know what its like being on a tight budget. I used to want to just spend my money on the cheaper products from the drugstore, but as I've gotten older (and further into my makeup addiction), I've started to want to save a little more and spend it on something high end rather than blowing it in Priceline.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, as we all know, being on a budget means you can only splurge every once in a while - and its tough walking into Mecca or Sephora and realising that you can only pick one or two items out of the vast majority that you want to hurl into your basket. As such, I've compiled a quick list for five items which can possibly help you when trying to make that decision.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, this has been spoken about to death but I legitimately use this pretty much every day I do my makeup. Considering you get three powders, which although originally intended to be setting powders, can be used for so many different purposes. For example, I use the first shade as a setting powder, the middle shade as a subtle highlight and the third to warm up my complexion. They're incredible - they blend out so well and look so subtle on the skin. Not to mention it's such great value for money - you get three powders for $ and ONE of these powders costs $ at Mecca!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take it from someone who owns way too many of these lipsticks - y'all need at least one in your life. I say that these are worth the splurge purely because they have such a wide array of shades and finishes, that there would have to be at least one for everyone out there. There is one for every skin tone, every preference, everyones favourite colour - you name it, they have it. I am personally a nude girl, and own way too many MAC nudes and pinks, but also have purples, pinks, red, maroons oh my goodness, there's just way too many to choose from (which is probably why I own so many!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Similar to a series I did for a short time last year, I want to start doing another 'My Top Five' series. I'll basically be picking a category of products, and choosing what are my personal five favourites in that category. And this week, I've chosen to do drugstore mascaras!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've noticed recently that I've been using a tonne of high end products in my routine over those from the drugstore - in all areas, except masara! Out of five mascaras sitting in my 'everyday' lot of products, only two or high end. And maybe that doesn't say anything to you, but it definitely says a lot to me! Thats why I thought it was appropriate to start this series off with this particular category, plus its always great to showcase what is truly great from the drugstore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So in no particular order, here are my picks - keep reading to see my thoughts!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">1. </span><a href="http://www.drugstore.com/loreal-paris-voluminous-false-fiber-lashes-mascara-waterproof-black/qxp380171?catid=183542" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">L'Oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> // $8.95US</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eeek, not only is the packaging absolutely gorgeous, the product inside is incredible. I'm a massive fan of L'Oreal mascaras - I also love Miss Manga, One Million Lashes, Butterfly Lash, the originial Voluminous and the Extra Volume Collagen - but this one is probably my favourite. It has a slightly curved, bristle brush wand that really lifts and curls my lashes. The formula is also quite dry as well, which I personally love about mascara formulas, because it makes it so easy to build volume. This formula also has small fibres that also help with volume, although I barely notice them within this mascara. Definitely give this a try if you love voluminous, big, coated lashes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Unfortunately, I could only find this on drugstore.com - they mustn't sell this over here :( (I purchased this from New York when I visited there)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another favourite brand from the drugstore - Max Factor mascaras have never disappointed me. This has been my personal go to lately, as I have it in the brown shade which looks more natural on me than black mascaras. This just has a straight, plastic brush - but don't let that put you off. I promise you, Max Factor have the best mascaras in the drugstore (and possibly even the high end market) on the same line as L'Oreal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh goodness, another massive favourite! I recieved this late last year, and it went straight to my top favourite mascaras that I have eye used. The brush is small, plastic and goes up at an angle, with the biggest bristles on the end of the brush. It flares out, so trust me when I saw that this helps push your lashes up a ridiculous amount. I'm almost at the end of my tube, which makes me quite sad really, but I really really love this mascara. I used it, and only it, for months of end before turning to something else!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>(If I still owned it, I would also be including <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/index.php/cosmetics/eyes/mascara/false-lash-effect-mascara-13.1-ml" target="_blank">Max Factors False Lash Effect Masara</a> - thats also incredible, it's just never in stock when I go to buy it! Can you see how obsessed I truly am with Max Factor mascaras?)</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've done a comparison review with this and the Too Faced Better Than False Lashes <a href="http://confessionsofamake-upaddict.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/too-faced-better-than-false-lashes.html" target="_blank">here</a> - and this mascara won! I have back ups upon back ups of this (I always buy it on sale at Woolies), thats just how good it is. It has the two ends, one with the actual mascara and the other with loose fibres. Unlike other fibre mascaras, this really coats your lashes with the fibres without ever looking clumpy or spidery. It's great for building volume on my lashes without every going overboard!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">5. </span><a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/index.php/cosmetics/eyes/mascara/flamed-out-mascara-11-ml" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Covergirl Flamed Out Mascara</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> // $14.95</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did another comparison post that featured this and the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara <a href="http://confessionsofamake-upaddict.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/dupe-alert-too-better-than-sex-mascara.html" target="_blank">here</a>! This is THE perfect dupe for the Too Faced mascara (which is out of stock a lot of the time, may I add ;) ), and is definitely my favourite Covergirl mascara! The brush is a bristle brush which is flared out on either side to really flare out dem lashes and volumise them. Its so incredibly buildable too, which is why it's really the drugstore version of the Too Faced Better Than Sex. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As such, I went on the hunt - what base products (in particular) could I find that would help and improve my skin so that it wasn't suffocated under a caked on face of makeup to hide the flaws I was experiencing? And I accidentally stumbled upon the goldmine.. My official everyday makeup routine that has my skin looking amazing all the time, and isn't damaging my skin in any way shape or form. And I am going to share it with you today!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I basically mix a squeeze of the Bareminerals Complexion Rescue with a pump of the Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation and apply with either a brush or my hands. At the moment, I find my hands the best way to apply the products to my skin, as the warmth of my hands really help to melt the product into my skin. I will always use a primer underneath (that's just me personally), and these just apply so well to give my skin that flawless once over while also keeping it hydrated throughout the day. The Complexion Rescue is marketed as a tinted hydrating gel cream while the No Foundation Foundation is formulated with mature skin in mind, helping it to hydrate and smooth the appearance of skin. I then use my Maybelline Fit Me Concealer on any spots I have - mostly on my chin - and my MAC Studio Fix Powder (another amazing find recently) lightly over my nose and chin, as those areas wear off easily on me. I don't use ANY other concealer under my eyes or on any other areas! Finish off with a light setting powder under the eyes, a 'lil bronzer, brown mascara and natural lip colour and I am ready to start the day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And here's me after - still looking like me, without a huge amount of makeup on, but looking flawless and put together! PS this is just with natural lighting - no filters or edits whatsoever!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And that's it! As I said, if you'd like an indepth review on either of the products mentioned in this post, please let me know! I am more than happy to cover the amazingness of both products and how they can be incorported into your routine!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome back to my blog after my hiatus - taking time off to focus on uni and work has made me hardcore busy, but I'm so glad to finally be done and dusted with that. I've missed blogging way to much and talking about beauty and makeup and skincare and EEEK! I have SO many posts in the works for you guys, talking about all different things and I'm starting with this one - the products that are getting my skin through winter!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just for a refresher, I usually have normal to dry skin. However, due to a variety of factors (ie. uni and work stress, coming off the pill, working in constant air conditioning etc), my skin has become more dehydrated than usual, is also starting to break out in certain areas and has even become sensitive in parts, especially around my eyes. Because of this, I've been switching up my skincare constantly - trying out new things to try and find what will cure my skin of this feeling like this. Obviously, I want my skin to look great even without makeup on - hell, if your base isn't great before makeup, it never looks quite right anyway! And I finally feel like I may have found the perfect four products that are really helping my skin get back to how it was - read on to see what they are!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So this stuff is literally between $9-11, and it is possibly my new favourite product for my skin ever! I've had some bad run ins with 'cheaper' drugstore products that have really not helped my skin, in fact they've probably done the opposite. But not this bad boy - oh no, this stuff is fantasticly moisturising without being greasy or oily, and really sinks into my skin to make it feels completely ready to face to winter weather. I've heard amazing things about Cetaphil, but like every other cheaper face brand that I've tried (sorry exaggerration, but y'all get the idea), I didn't expect it to actually be as amazing as it is. Everyone who has dry skin needs to jump on this if you are on a budget but still looking for something to actually work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Holy shit, if the whole Origins products in this range smell like this, hell I'mma buy 'em all and I will never look back. I was recommended this by the lovely ladies on our Instabeautyau Facebook page (holla gfs, if you're not already a part of it, get on that - not even a biased admin at all ;) ) and the lovely lady working at my local Mecca also recommended it, saying that using it would not only help hydrate my skin but also help balance out my skin and hopefully avoid the breakouts I was experiencing. So 2-3 times a week, depending on how dry my skin is, I use this in place of a night time moisturiser and go to sleep with it onmy face. It just feels like a super creamy moisturising cream, so it is a little sticky but I really don't mind and it smells incredible. Always wake up with glowing, happy skin the next say and I'll forever be grateful to it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok so this is for sensitive skin, but its super moistursing and soothing which is why I have personally been loving it. Again, this is like a thick cream (similar consitiency to the Origins mask), however you leave it only for 10-15 minutes then sponge off whatever is leftover on your skin. It definitely helps calm and soothe my skin, and gives it added moisture so I avoid any dry patches. I use this on rotation with the Origins mask, so usually 2 times a week and it 100% has been helping my skin stay hydrated and radiant!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like I stated above, my eyes have been super sensitive lately. I can't use normal makeup remover on them due to how sensitive they are (legit, my eyes will be sore for days, almost like I've been rubbing them constantly), and because my eyes also water super easily ESPECIALLY at night, I need an eye cream that will keep them hydrated as my eyelids completely dry out and really look ugly with makeup on. And this is that cream! Ever since the first week I've used it, my eyes have been so much more hydrated and slowly but surely, the dry skin on my eyelids is slowly disappearing. Super happy with how this has gone - really need to try more of The Body Shop products - I also use their Seaweed Mask 1-2 times a week for my breakouts, and it's also amazeballs. Surely there is more hidden gems - any recommendations, please leave them below!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And those are the four products that have really made a diference in my skincare routine this Winter! Hopefully this can help any of you experiencing the same problems that I am during this cold, shitty weather! What have been stand out products for your skin this season?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last year, I started a series of which I would write about products hyped up within the beauty world that really fell short for me. I was really happy with the way it went over with you guys, you really seemed to appreciate the honesty without ever being rude or leaving innappropriate comments. I'm really hoping that doesn't change with what I'm about to write about.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Okay, so now that's out of the way, let's just get a tiny weeny bit personal. I don't like Lime Crime. I really really don't. These were brought before I had done research on the company and knew about its founders questionnable morals and ethics. However, like I said, this post is honestly and completely all about the way I feel about these lipsticks - and I felt this way BEFORE hearing Lime Crime's history. I understand could potentially be a controversial post for some, and I won't be making this a rant about the company. If you are unsure of what I am speaking about, you can google Lime Crimes history and see there for yourself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So stop right here if you're not interested in reading about my negative experience with these </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">lipsticks - promise I won't hate you! But, if you are someone who is thinking about making the purchase, and is still unsure/if you're just interested in hearing my thoughts, please read on!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now to the lipsticks themselves. I have never ever before been so disappointed by lipsticks in my life. I own a lot of lipsticks, let's be real, and I can honestly say that these come at the bottom of the pack. I want to say that the advertising on these lipsticks are completely off the track - of the three that I own, NONE have matched up to the swatches or colour on the lips shown on the Lime Crime website. I understand that some editing is maybe necessary, even a tinsy bit of photoshop. But come on, LC seriously? I was most disappointed with Babette - it looked like this gorgeous pastel-ly nude-y orange/coral, and in reality it is NOTHING like the advertisement that I originally brought it for. And also Coquette! I swear all the Youtubers get the good versions and the rest of us get the duds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First of all, the bullet packaging. While they look cute, quirky and different, you can tell by holding them that they feel cheap and tacky. They're big as well - thick and clunky compared to MAC. Not only that, they don't seem to do their job by holding the lipstick in place. Both Coquette and Babette have managed to both slant and run up the side of bullet. They also don't seem to be holding in very well to their packaging (as you can see in the photo below) and I'm guessing if I actually used them that it would have completely torn off by now. Let me also be clear that the damage shown in the picture below is with pretty minimal useage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Second of all, they're supposedly super creamy but manage to show up every single crack and dryness on my lip without the lasting power of a matte lipstick. They wear off about an hour after application, and considering these are considered high end lipsticks with a pretty decent price tag, I expect better. They also smell like a rip off of MAC lipsticks, sort of like an off vanilla.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thirdly, they sweat like no other lipstick I own. These have been kept upright and out of the heat, and yet they all have beads of sweat on them, especially Centrifushchia. I did try to get a clear photo, but unfortunately it wasn't working out for me. If you look hard in the first picture, you are able to see it. To me, again, for a supposedly higher end lipstick, I expect SO much better. I feel like these are almost going off as we speak because of how much they sweat and stew in these below grade plastic casing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During Christmas time, I was lucky enough to be given a couple of vouchers that allowed me to do some serious damage WITHOUT spending all of my own money! So this is for you friends and family - thank you for allowing me to support my addiction without breaking the bank, especiallt after Christmas time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The two vouchers I was given was to Sephora and MAC - quite possibly two of the holiest of churches in the make up world. I will admit that some of these purchases did come before Christmas BUT I of course had to check out Sephora when it opened to know exactly what was in there, the layout and all that before I decided to go completely cray with my spending.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This will be a quick post, as I'll just be recapping what I picked up. Some purchases in both hauls were made before Christmas, but I've included everything from both stores that has been a recent purchase. If there is anything you'd like to see a more in-depth review of, I'd be happy to oblige!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First up, Sephora! Sephora AUSTRALIA! How crazy is it that we can actually say that now - Sephora has finally caught up, and now is actually something tangible in our country! I've only been twice, because it's in the city and I don't visit there very often but I had a ball each time I went. Not to mention the damage to my bank account..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In my first haul, I picked up a Sephora lipstick (although I couldn't tell you the name, can't find the bloody thing anywhere), Tarte's Amazonian Butter Lipstick in Angelic Nude, Tarte's LipSurgence Lip Tint in Energy and a sample size of the It Cosmetics Tightline Mascara! I've used them all, and definitely looooove the Tarte products the most. Angelic Nude has a permanent place in my makeup bag and Energy is such an easy colour to wear as it self adjusts to your very own lip colour. I also picked up the Elizabeth & James perfume in White Nirvana for my boyfriend to give me as a Christmas present!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have my second haul to thank my Christmas vouchers for because wow, I literally spent $7 out of pocket with them! I picked the Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask in Natural, Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, a sample size of the It Cosmetics CC Cream (review coming) and two of the Sephora branded masks - one in Rose and the other in Pomegranate. Again, impressed with everything in this haul EXCEPT the Bite Beauty Lip Mask. But that's a rant for another day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now onto my MAC haul! I picked up two in a haul from the US and three with my Christmas voucher. The first three pictured were brought with my voucher, one from the LE Prabal Gurung Collection and two from the permanent line, and the last two pictured are from the US and are apart of the LE Nasty Gal Collection which has just hit Australian shores recently!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I do have another haul coming that is full of Black Friday and Christmas sale purchases - and that will probably make its way up early next week! In the meantime, if you like anything you see here and would like a more dedicated post, let me know in the comments!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I got this super smart idea from the gorgeous Sarah from <a href="http://www.bowsandpleats.com/" target="_blank">Bows & Pleats</a> - making New Year resolutions decdicated to improving your beauty status, as I call it. Let's be real - us make up junkies have some serious issues. We hoard (both make up and packaging), we buy more than one of the same product, are suckers for packaging and more often than not have something similar (if not the same) already sitting in our drawers unused.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am willing to admit that I own way more make up than necessary for one small girl. And of course, do I ever find the time to use it all? No - I actually rarely wear makeup most days, maybe 3-4 times a week. Not that I am ashamed of how much I own - quite the opposite, actually. I love my collection, and I love looking at it and seeing how much I've stuck to something for the past couple of years. However, since starting blogging last year, my collection has grown immensely, to the point where my drawers are full of products that are just going to go off, and sit there sad and lonely. I've just realised that while it's fine to collect make up and use it, it's a little unnecessary to have drawers full of it - and to keep buying it when there's no room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's no secret that I don't do new years resolutions - only because I rarely stick to them. But, I'm making an exception in this case. I'm not saying that I will always stick to them, I mean come on, we all have slip ups or times where we need to treat ourselves. But, I will try to keep these in the back burner of my mind before going into Mecca and just handing them my credit card. We are strong confident women ladies, and we can do this!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So yes, I am guilty of buying products purely because the packaging on the outside is gorgeous. Sometimes, in the heat of the moment, I don't even really care about the product on the inside. Which would be fine if it was for collecting purposes, but we buy make up to actually make use of it and a black lipstick inside beautiful packaging is not of use to me. So this year, with the exception of few collections (of which I actually like the product), I will not judge a book by its cover and buy it purely because of decoration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Guuuuuuurl, I see you shaking your head but let's be real - the drugstore has proven to have some real duds rather than gems. And then I see gorgeous higher end product, which are usually only $10-20 more than what I just spent my money on, and I get cranky - because I implusively threw money down on something I didn't really need or want, and now I can't have the Too Faced Hangover Primer until next pay day. So now, I'm putting my foot down - and not just throwing my money at Priceline unless I actually need it, or have proof its an actual good product.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've already done this once this year (using the principle of 'if it hasn't touched your face in a month, it needs to go'), and not only do I have space for more activities, it was also clearing for my mind and somehow motivating to see what I actually want to use more in 2015. Not only that, my mum and sisters in law had a ball going through the box of things that I had leftover, and it's nice seeing it go somewhere where it will actually be used! So, I'm going to try and purge a couple more times this year, and be ruthless! And also, get rid of your packaging girl, so not necessary to just have mounds of cardboard sitting next to your vanity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will admit that I am guilty of finding a routine that I love and sticking to it until I buy something new. That's bloody awful! Really, I always lose the love I have for other products because of them being replaced and never used again. So I have decided enough is enough - at least once a month, I will be going through my products and choosing what will be my go-to's for the month. I will put them on my vanity, right in front of me, so I always choose them first before looking elsewhere. I am thinking I will do this as a series on my blog as well, not only to show you guys what I am using, but to actually make me stick to this resolution - let me know if that's something you would like to see!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a big one - I mentioned above that I rarely wear makeup during the week. That's mainly because I'm lazy and I can't be bothered to get up an extra hour before work to slap it on, but really I should be taking that time to do it rather than waking up 10 minutes before I have to leave and running out. Starting now, I will actually get up when my alarm goes off and take the time to put the effort into my appearance. This will not only minimise the amount of people asking me if I'm tired or sick, but I always feel better about myself if I've taken that extra step towards putting a face on. And we all want to feel pretty and happy, and doing this could actually make my shitty days a little more bearable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So that's it for my resolutions! I'd love to hear what your beauty resolutions are for 2014 - leave them down below! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy 2015! Wishing every single one of you the best for this new year - lets make it the best one yet!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been away for a while, and I apologise for that. Except not really - this break was awesome, and not having to worry about putting photos or blog posts up has been good! I've enjoyed spending time with my family and friends, and I've been working alot as well to try and save some money. But it's nice to be back - blogging last year showed me alot about the blogging world and how it works, and I feel great about this new year and the direction I'd like my blog to go in. I won't be branching out though - not right now anyway. I love makeup and beauty, and I feel that it'll always be the main focus here on my blog due to that love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the spirit of all the 2014 posts released in the past two weeks, I thought I'd put together one of my own! However, I will only be picking ONE product from each category (which was no easy feat, let me tell you) to try and speed it up. I kept it to products that I used frequently last year and that really became staples in my routine. So, grab a cuppa, get a comfy seat and let's get started!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>P R I M E R :</strong> <em>Bourjois Happy Light Luminous Primer</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're a regular reader, you probably saw this coming. I love this little baby right here - its one of the best primers I have ever used and it definitely wins the award for most used primers of 2014. I use about two to three pumps each time, and it really hydrates my skin while also giving it a sublte glow and colour correcting. It really helps<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> foundation to blend in like a dream as well - I just cannot say enough good things about it. This is available from <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/index.php/cosmetics/face/primer/happy-light-luminous-serum-primer-15.0-ml" target="_blank">Priceline</a> and is priced as $21AUD.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>F O U N D A T I O N :</strong> <em>Make Up Forever HD Foundation</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I included this in a <a href="http://confessionsofamake-upaddict.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/high-end-haul-mac-anastasia-beverly.html" target="_blank">High End haul</a> last year, and even though it was only purchased towards the end of last year, I've probably been more loyal to this than any other foundation of 2014. This is a big call - we all know I'm a foundation junkie, I can never have enough really. But I can say without a doubt, that I've gone through more of this than any other foundation I own so far. The best thing about this foundation for me personally is that it is so versatile. It's fantastic on it's own, but it does have a more satin/matte finish, whereas I prefer more luminous, dewy foundations, so I usually mix other foundations in with it to give it that glow and it always works perfectly. Again, its something I've been using almost everyday since I brought it, and I would highly recommend it for all skin types as well! This is available from Sephora in Australia for $62AUD (from memory) but seeing as they are currently not online, you can purchase it <a href="http://www.pmstudio.com.au/Product/Make-Up-For-Ever-HD-Foundation.html" target="_blank">here</a> from PM Studio for $62AUD.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The most constant product in my routine for the whole of 2014. I use this basically everyday, and did for the whole of last year. It's just so easy to apply and blend under the eye area and helps to really conceal the dark circles I have. I wouldn't say its full coverage, but it is buildable without being cakey and the best part is its drugstore! I haven't found a concealer yet that beats this one - but never say never, right? You can find this <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/index.php/cosmetics/face/concealer/instant-age-rewind-eraser-concealer-5.9-ml" target="_blank">here</a> at Priceline for $18.95AUD.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No joke guys, Anastasia knows her brows. I have both this and her dipbrow pomade, and lets be real, the only reason I'm featuring the brow wiz is because I use it more on an everyday basis due to it being easier to apply - but both are fantastic and more than worth the money. It's just so easy to fill in my brows with the product, and the fact that it's a little waxy helps to tame them hairs as well! The spooli at the end is fantastic for blending them to look more natural, and just overall I would really recommend both this and dipbrow if you want fantastic looking brows! You can find both at Sephora Australia (for a ridiculously inflated price) or you can buy them here from the ABH website for $21US <a href="http://anastasiabeverlyhills.com/brows/brow-wiz.html" target="_blank">(brow wiz)</a> and $18US <a href="http://anastasiabeverlyhills.com/brows/dipbrow-pomade-waterproof-color-brow-sculp.html" target="_blank">(dipbrow)</a> with $17 flat rate international shipping!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>S E T T I N G P O W D E R :</strong> <em>MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in Light</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've tried a lot of under eye setting powders this year, and although I've found some gems, this is probably still my favourite of them all. I rediscovered this at the beginning of this year and it really is my most favourite to use. Its easy to blend and is light without being too light - it really just helps my under eyes stay bright without looking out of place, and helps with the creasing under and on my eyelids. MAC Mineralize powders are possibly my favourite products from MAC, so many to choose from and an amazing formula. You can find this <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com.au/product/shaded/159/30734/Products/Face/Powder/Mineralize-Skinfinish-Natural/index.tmpl" target="_blank">here</a> on MAC Cosmetics AU website for $49AUD.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>B R O N Z E R :</strong> <em>MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in Medium Deep</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another MAC MSF - y'all can see how much I love these products! These are technically setting powders, but I love this shade to bronze and warm up my face. Again, I love bronzer and own more than I care to count, but this is probably my most tried and true (this is actually a backup, my other is on its last legs) due to its formula and being so gorgeous and glowy without going overboard. Again, you can find this <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com.au/product/shaded/159/30734/Products/Face/Powder/Mineralize-Skinfinish-Natural/index.tmpl" target="_blank">here</a> on the MAC Cosmetics AU website for $49AUD.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>B L U S H :</strong> <em>Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You know those products that come out and cost a ridiculous amount of money, but you save up for ages and buy them anyway? This is one of them. If you can still get your hands on this DO IT! Don't even question it, just make the purchase. I am not a blush wearer typically - I flush really easily, and it always just makes me look redder than I actually am. There are amazing. I can't even begin to explain how much I love them and how gorgeous they are. They just add such a simple flush of colour that look completely natural, and they just blend in so well without looking like you've just slapped a bunch of pink on your face. I recommend the heck out of this palette, and if you can't get your hands on it, then I definitely recommend the individual blushes of which I will own once I actually have money. Unfortunately, I cannot find it anywhere (I brought mine from Sephora US for $58US), but I'm sure it will be available on Amazon or eBay.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another mineralize powder - and the most natural highlighter I have ever come across. Not only is it perfect on the cheeks, its also amazing as an eyeshadow as well! This is probably my second favourite highlighter of all time (but the first was discovered two days before 2014 ended, which is why I'm featuring this) and its just so easy to wear and use. Highly recommended for those of you who are looking for a highlighter that you can use on both an everyday basis and build up for those nights were you, y'know, want to overdo the dew! You can find it <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com.au/product/shaded/159/30735/Products/Face/Powder/Mineralize-Skinfinish/index.tmpl" target="_blank">here</a> on the MAC Cosmetics AU website for $47AUD.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another constant of 2014! I've used MAC Fix+ and Skindinavia, and while they were good, they didn't compare to this, especially for the price. You can spritz this everywhere, and it helps to melt your base into your skin while also prolonging the wear of your makeup. Again, its another drugstore product, so we all know the price is right, and I've repurchased this numerous times this year. You can find this<a href="http://www.target.com.au/p/nyx-make-up-setting-spray-dew-finish/54993761" target="_blank"> here</a> at Target from around $14.95AUD.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>M A S C A R A :</strong> <em>Max Factor Masterpiece Transform Mascara</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Holy heck, I actually love Max Factor mascaras so much (currently have three on the go, including this one), and this is just fantastic for my lashes. It gives them a natural, wispy sort of look and is so easily built up to give a more dramatic look. I started using this towards the end of last year, but again it's probably my most favourite drugstore mascara - that I've tried, of course. I highly recommend Max Factor mascaras as an alternative to high end - they are a little pricier, but such great quality for the price! You can find this <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/index.php/cosmetics/eyes/mascara/masterpiece-transform-high-impact-volumising-mascara-in-black-12.0-ml" target="_blank">here</a> at Priceline for $23.95AUD.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>E Y E L I N E R :</strong> <em>Rimmel London Soft Kohl Eyeliner in Brown & Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in Nude</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Okay, so I obviously have two eyeliners here, but I use these both constantly so I couldn't just pick one to talk about. I use the brown eyeliner to tightline my eyes, as it looks so much more natural than straight black, and I use the nude one in my waterline, to help open my eyes up a little. They're both Rimmel, and I love their eyeliners as they're super easy to use and blend out - I own quite a few! You can find these <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/index.php/cosmetics/eyes/eye-liner/soft-kohl-kajal-eye-liner-pencil-1.2-g" target="_blank">here</a> from Priceline for $8.50AUD (soft kohl) and <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/index.php/cosmetics/eyes/eye-liner/scandaleyes-waterproof-eyeliner-1.2-g" target="_blank">here</a> for $9.95AUD (Scandaleyes).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>E Y E S H A D O W :</strong> <em>Stila In the Light Palette</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, I've been trying to branch out for the last couple of weeks and actually use eyeshadow on a semi-regular basis. I've turned to this the most because it has a gorgeous range of mattes and shimmers that can be used both everyday and amped up for a more dramatic look. In particular, I've been using the shade Bliss in my crease and lid, and Bare on my inner corner and brow bone, and it just adds some depth to my eyes and helps to stand out a little more. You can find this palette<a href="http://mecca.com.au/on/demandware.store/Sites-MeccaAU-Site/default/Link-Product?pid=I-011583" target="_blank"> here</a> from Mecca for $52AUD.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>L I P L I N E R:</strong> <em>MAC Whirl Lip Pencil</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Made famous in 2014 by Kylie Jenner, this is such a natural easy shade to wear both on its own and underneath other lip shades. I use this almost everyday, and it'll probably continue to be a staple throughout 2015 as well! You can find this <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com.au/product/shaded/167/340/Products/Lips/Lip-Pencil/Lip-Pencil/index.tmpl" target="_blank">here</a> on the MAC Cosmetics AU website for $30AUD.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>L I P S T I C K :</strong> <em>Shanghai Suzy Lipstick in Miss Leah Baby Cocoa, Tarte Amazonian Butter Lipstick in Angelic Nude & Too Faced La Crème Colour Drenched Lip Cream in Naked Dolly</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Again, this was such a hard category to pick just one in. Shockingly, they're all some form of nude and have all been staples at some point throughout this past year. Shanghai Suzy's Miss Leah is the most incredible perfect nude - it's just so pretty and easy to wear, as it is a nourishing formula. I'm so impressed by the lipsticks that I own by this brand, and I definitely have to pick up a back up to this as the shades are seasonal. You can find it <a href="http://shanghaisuzy.com/index.php/shop-suzy/miss-leah-baby-cocoa-detail.html" target="_blank">here </a>from the Shanghai Suzy Website for $12.95. Tarte's Amazonian Butter lipsticks are also incredible, their formula is so moisturising and honestly, this shade lasts forever on me as well. It's a more coral-ly, my lip shade but better type nude, but I love it so much and this lipstick literally lives in my makeup bag now. You can find this at Sephora Australia for $24AUD or from <a href="http://www.sephora.com/amazonian-butter-lipstick-P383328?skuId=1557586" target="_blank">here</a> for $16US. And last, but certainly not least, Too Faced La Crème Colour Drenched Lip Cream in Naked Dolly. This shade goes perfectly with MAC Whirl Liner for a super easy and natural nude lip. It's a staple for me to always have it with me, and I always wear it paired with Whirl on my mote natural days. The formula of these is incredible as well - super glossy and hydrating! You can find this <a href="http://mecca.com.au/too-faced/la-creme-colour-drenched-lip-cream/V-014432.html#start=1" target="_blank">here</a> from Mecca for $29AUD.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And that's it! My favourite products from 2014 - although definitely not all. I'd love to hear what your most coveted product was from 2014 and what you're most looking forward to for the new year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until next time my loves...</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17096686589274080534noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838052680416690009.post-29071931405300086392014-11-07T18:00:00.000+11:002014-11-07T18:00:03.249+11:00review: missha perfect cover bb cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you follow my blog, or Instagram, closely, you may know that I have a thing for Korean BB Creams. Westernised versions (with the exception of Chi Chi Super BB Cream) just do not match up to them! If you don't know the history of BB creams, the first originated in Asia with whitening properties, as pale skin is much preferred. It stands for Beblesh Balm, and is supposed to be a skincare product, as well as adding coverage, evening skin tone and lightening any dark spots. Really, Westernised versions are basically tinted moisturisers, and with the exception of one, they're basically all a waste of money in my opinion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm a huge fan of Korean BB Creams. My favourites were the Skin79 Super BB Cream in pink and Lioele Beyond the Solution, and I nearly always use one or the other after my primer and before my foundation. Unfortunately, they are usually too ashy of a skin tone for me to use alone, but I find using them underneath my base really evens my skin tone out better than any primer and just adds a touch of coverage. I do typically have a lot of redness, which is why I started using them in the first place, and I feel that it really really really helps with that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enter <a href="http://stylestory.com.au/" target="_blank"><strong>Style Story</strong></a> - a new Australian based destination for Korean beauty products! I was approached by the lovely Lauren who asked if I would like to try any of BB creams available on the site to see if I liked them. Because I had way too many on my list to try (seriously, look at the site and see if you can pick one!), she recommended the <a href="http://stylestory.com.au/products/makeup/missha-m-perfect-cover-bb-cream/" target="_blank">Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream</a> - and boy, was she on the money!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All of this was sent to me in a box, really safely packaged so that nothing could possibly happen to it on its transit to me (we all know how rough Aus Post can be!), and she was so generous to include 3 samples of other BB creams for me to try out! Unfortunately, I was so infatuated with Missha that I haven't had the chance to use them, but you can bet that I will be!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, onto the star of the show itself! I was given the shade 23, which is too light for me (please keep in mind that I do self tan), but this isn't an issue for me personally because, as I said, I wear these underneath of foundation. This has now taken the place of both of my beloved Skin79 and Lioele BB Creams - let me tell you why.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A problem that I was familiar to having with my other Korean BB Creams was melting it into my skin. I used to take one pump of either, rub it in my hands to warm it up and then blend it into my skin with my hands. The problem was, if I accidently took too much, it would never sit quite right. And then it would sort of cake my makeup up because it would look cakey underneath. I have not yet experienced that with this BB cream AT ALL.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I still do the same thing - take almost a pump, and rub it between my hands to warm it up. It has quite big pumps (see below), so I don't need a full pump in order to cover my face. It just melts into my face! Especially using my <a href="http://confessionsofamake-upaddict.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/review-new-covergirl-trublend-foundation.html" target="_blank">Covergirl TruBlend Foundation</a> with a beauty blender, my skin looks so good! It has a great amount of pigment, so it really evens out my skin tone without making it look too white or ashy! Best of all, it doesn't distract from my foundation, or peek through. It blends into the colour of my skin and just adds a tinsy amount of coverage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh my goodness me, if you haven't jumped on the bandwagon that is Korean BB Creams, I would. Like yesterday. Out of all my collection, if there was one product I would say that you need, its one of these. The fact that you can use it as is on its own, or like I do, and it will do magical things for your skin should be reason enough for you to purchase this. This is like an added part to your skincare range that also serves as part as your makeup routine - I honestly think these are part of the reason as to why I have little trouble with my skin. I would definitely recommend this one, as well the others I have tried!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As for Style Story, I would 200% be purchasing off them. Not only are they Australian based, with pretty decent prices, but they have a whole hoard of Korean beauty brands which are so hard to find for an affordable price in Australia! This Missha BB Cream retails for only $22AUD.. That's cheaper than most drugstore foundations! I should also mention they are starting their own beauty box, called STYLE box, packed exclusively with Korean beauty products. For as little as $20 per month, you can get a little box delivered straight to your door with full, mini and sample sized products for you to try out, should you have a hard time deciding what to actually purchase on their website (p.s. I doubt you will).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you so much to Lauren for introducing me to this gem! I'm sure this is the start of a loooong relationship for me - both with Missha and Style Story! Also, in case you were wondering, I am not affiliated with Style Story or receiving payment for a glowing review. I genuinely love this product, and Korean beauty in general, and its DEFINITELY something everyone should be investing in!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First of all, I'm going to straight up apologise for the quality of these photos. It is absolutely disgusting weather in Sydney at the moment, and I just couldn't catch a break with the lighting. BUT I've been way too excited for this post, as well as being asked to do it, that I decided to forgo shitty lighting and photos and just get on with it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now not only is today's post a high end haul, it is also a review of the shipping service I used. I'd been going back and forth about ordering with another shipping service (I wasn't exactly thrilled with my last - <a href="http://confessionsofamake-upaddict.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/ulta-haul.html" target="_blank">see here</a>), especially because makeup is just so incredibly expensive in Australia and because I attend university full time, I only work two days a week. I finally bit the bullet after speaking to Melissa from <a href="http://loadsoflifestyle.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Loads of Lifestyle</a>, and reading <a href="http://loadsoflifestyle.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/mac-haul-swatches.html" target="_blank">her post</a> on the service she used. She gave such a glowing review I thought that I may as well try it - so I did! I'll first go through what I grabbed from MAC, Anastasia Beverly Hills and Sephora, and then give a quick overview of the service and my experience with them. Spoiler alert: I'm so damn impressed with the service, and everything that came with it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First up I ordered two limited edition Christmas sets - the Top Faced Melted Kisses Set and the Hourglass Ambient Blush Palette! These are due to hit Aussie shores on November 9, but let's be real, I'm super impatient and really the price was right. I've wanted to try the Too Faced Melted Lipsticks forever, and these are four travel sized ones which seems perfect for me - reality is, I'll probably never finish them, so this is a great solution to that problem. I've wanted to try Hourglass Ambient Blushes forever, and this was the chance to try three of them! Why wouldn't I jump on that? This is so gorgeous as well, I really don't wear blush that often, but these are a dream to use. Definitely want to get my hands on the original Lighting palette now. I'll be doing a quick review of it next week, so if you want to see swatches before purchasing it, don't worry I got 'chu!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Its that time again - I completely missed September Favourites because I was overseas, so this will cover both months. I've honestly tried to narrow it down this month (I have alot of products that I love and continously use over and over again), but ya know, I get carried away and this is for over two months! I'm really just going to get started - otherwise this post could go forever - so enjoy reading what I have been loving over the past two months!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been wanting to try a Skindinavia Setting Spray for forever - I ended up choosing this one because I love my skin to look more dewy and hydrated over cakey and desert-like. I have really been liking it, because its more like a mist than a spray. With my NYX Dewy Mist Finishing Spray, as much as I like it, it always feels like I'm sprayed a water bottle on my face. This is much more fine, and it doesn't feel like it disturbs my makeup.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I won't harp on - I have a full review here - but I love this, its so easy to wear and it looks like skin! With a beauty blender it just blends out so well and makes my skin look so so so good. I would definitely recommend this as a drugstore foundation, Covergirl is super affordable and it's fantastic quality for the price.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I search high and low for this bronzer for a year, and I am happy to say that it did not disappoint. Its a little more neutral than what I am used to using, but still gorgeous nonetheless. It blends like a dream and looks extremely natural when used as a bronzer. I love it to contour with as well, because it does have a cooler tone than most of my other bronzers. Definitely a great purchase!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rediscovered this bad boy this month. I love this mascara so much! I have a review of it here, along with a comparison to the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara, and I still stand by everything I said there. Its perfect for volume, and making my lashes look amazing. But the best part is how inexpensive it is!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been powering through these Hurraw lip balms this past month - I've finished another three! These are great lip balms, I really like them and I'm a huge fan of all their different flavours. These are relaticely inexpensive, and because they are raw vegan, you can just tell how good they are for your lips. Mine actually have withdrawals if I switch it up and use something different!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love love love love love this lipstick! Its so perfect! It was formulated by Jaclyn Hill to be the perfect Kylie Jenner lip colour, but I don't think that its<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> spot on. Nevertheless, I still absolutely adore it - its the perfect everyday dark nude, and it would go with so many skin tones because it is such a natural shade. I've used it a fair bit since recieving it, and I'm sure I will be repurchasing!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">THE MOST PERFECT NUDE COLOUR IN THE ENTIRE WORLD! Like Brave, this has been hanging out in my makeup bag, just in case.. Its a perfect nude, but not too nude, shade and its just perfect. That's literally the only word I can use to describe it. Its a nourishing formula, so it sits really comfortably and has a slight sheen to it. I will be buying a backup (or two or three) because Shanghai Suzy lipsticks are seasonal, not permanent, and I can't bare to be without this in my life. I HIGHLY recommend these lipsticks - they smell like grape Hubba Bubba, and even the matte formulas are super easy to wear!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am loving the Sally Hansen top coat - I've used it with the other Miracle Gel nail polishes, and my other nail polishes as well. I'm literally in awe that I've finally found a top coat that prolongs the wear of my nail polish without me having to go to a manicurist or paying an arm and a leg. So impressed! I'm also loving the Ulta3 Orange Blossom nail polsih as well - as a pastel orange, its perfect for the warmer months and it really fits the season! I've got a whole bunch of Ulta3 nail polishes and I plan on doing a swatch post for you all soon. For the prixe you pay, they are pretty great quality polishes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After last weeks Updated Skincare Routine post, I decided to bring you this quick post detailing what I use in my hair as well! I will be honest and say that my hair is probably one of my favourite finer details about myself. Its been very tolerant and patient as I've dyed it almost every colour under the sun since I was 13, and I have (luckily) had no real issues with breakage or my hair falling out. My hair has always been dead straight, long (for the most part) and gets oily on the second day which is why I usually wash my hair every 2-3 days (unless I'm lazy - which happens more often than I care to admit). I also to dye my hair probably once every 2-3 months depending how fast it grows, but my step-mum is a hairdresser so she always does it for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I typically wash my hair with the <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/index.php/hair/hair-care/shampoo-and-conditioner/longer-and-stronger-shampoo-200.0-ml" target="_blank">Sunsilk Longer & Stronger shampoo</a> and <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/index.php/hair/hair-care/shampoo-and-conditioner/longer-and-stronger-conditioner-200.0-ml" target="_blank">conditioner</a>, and while it's wet, I brush it with a <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/index.php/hair/hair-styling/brushes-and-combs/compact-feline-groovy-1.0-ea" target="_blank">Tangle Teezer</a> and when dry I always brush with a <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/index.php/hair/hair-styling/brushes-and-combs/detangling-brush-for-thick-hair-blue-1.0-ea" target="_blank">Michael Mercier brush</a>. I always blow dry my hair after washing, which I know isn't exactly good for it, but if I don't my hair will part in the middle and sit flat to my face like curtains. I always part my hair on the side, as the middle part just doesn't suit me (you know it really doesn't suit you when your bf tells you look like Buzz Lightgear with it in - yea, thanks), but no matter how hard I've trained it since I was 12-13, or part it when it's wet, my hair just will not hack it. Plus, it does get a nice amount of volume when it is blow dried, which is an impossible feat without blow drying it. Each to their own - this is what works for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After I wash my hair, and comb all the tangles out with the Tangle Teezer, and use 2-3 pumps of the <a href="http://www2.woolworthsonline.com.au/Shop/ProductDetails?Stockcode=726278&name=toni-guy-prep-treatment-smoothing-detangler" target="_blank">Toni & Guy Prep Smoothing Detangler</a> ($15.99) in my hands, and work it through my hair from roots to ends. I then use the <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/index.php/hair/hair-care/hair-treatments/elvive-total-repair-5-conditioning-spray-200.0-ml" target="_blank">L'Oreal Repair Restoring Conditioning Spray</a> ($6.99) and spray it all over my hair, mainly focusing on the roots as I seem to miss them the most when doing using conditioner - weirdly enough, my hair looks so totally oily when I don't condition my roots, which is why I use this to make sure that they've all been taken care of. After that, I brush my hair with the Tangle Teezer, and squirt 2-3 pumps of the <a href="http://www.goldwell.com.au/Sites/Public/ProductDetail.aspx?id=150" target="_blank">Goldwell Dual Senses Rich Repair Serum</a> ($24.95) and work this into the ends of my hair, and then bring whatever's left in my hands through the rest of my hair. I then grab my Silkmax Oil (not sure how much as this is, as it was given to me by my step-mum who stocks it in her salon) and put one pump into the ends of my hair. I always wrap it up in a big ol' towel then to let the products sink into my hair before I dry it - I try and wait at least five minutes, and I'll find something else to do while I wait.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After I unravel my hair from my towel, I give it another quick comb and then spritz a couple of sprays of the <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/index.php/hair/hair-styling/hair-styling-products/prep-heat-protection-mist-150.0-ml" target="_blank">Toni & Guy Heat Protection Mist</a> ($15.99) before blow drying. Honestly, this is new to my routine - I only bought it because I was out of the detangler and Priceline had them 2 for $20 or something to that effect. I blow dried my hair for years and years without using a heat protectant, and my hair remained fine - I don't see a difference with this product.. So unless its a good sale, I most likely won't be repurchasing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And that is what I use to keep my hair strong and healthy! Yes, I use heat on it on a regular basis, but I rarely use other styling tools because my hair is already dead straight and rarely holds a curl. I'd love to hear if you have any product suggestions for me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the time since I've been back from Thailand, I've added a new foundation into my rotation. Covergirl recently reformulated their TruBlend foundation, and also added a concealer and powder to their line! I did used to use the original TruBlend back in the day, but I honestly cannot remember how it performed or anything back then - shows how interested in makeup I was! But I have been LOVING this foundation, and it definitely deserves more recognition then it has been getting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Covergirl seems to be bit hit and miss with their products. Especially in Australia, you don't really hear much about it. But I love their Flamed Out Mascara, Jumbo Lip Crayons, primers and nail polishes - and y'all know I'm always game to try a new foundation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This won't be a review on the whole line - unfortunately, the powder and concealer are too light for me, but I'm sure they work wonderfully as well. But I will be giving a full overview of the foundation for you, and how it's been working for me over the past three weeks!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is a thicker foundation, but it blends out like a dream. I've been using my beauty blender with it (all my brushes are dirty - oops!) and the pair are magic together. It gives a medium buildable coverage, and with the beauty blender it doesn't cake whatsoever. It makes my skin looks smooth and even gives me an almost dewy finish. This may be due to the beauty blender, but its definitely my most preferred tool anyway and if it makes it look fantastic, I'll take it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you can see, it is a little neutral for my fake tan, but makes my veins and fine lines on my hands almost unnoticeable, but it still looks like skin! For reference, I have normal to dry skin, and most foundations that I have tried work for me and my skin. For those looking to see if it would work with oily skin, I will leave my friend Katina's Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/katinalindaabeauty" target="_blank">here</a> - she has oily skin, and adores this foundation! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Who else was super excited when they saw Australis announce that they were bringing out their own contour and highlight kit? Especially when it looked so super similar to a high end version not readily available here in Australia (cough, anastasiabeverlyhills cough)? This was FINALLY released on Australis' website last week, retailing for $16.95. It was due to permanently be in Priceline stores from Thursday, so if you're wondering why you haven't been able to find it in store or on their website, I'd definitely check back now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As soon as I saw this on Australis website, I brought it - no questions asked. Funnily enough, I'd also brought the ABH version (which is currently in transit to be home with its mum) a couple of days before, but I couldn't wait. It arrived to me Monday night, and the first thing I did on Tuesday morning was swatch it and photograph it for this post. PS Thats why the photos are a little off - couldn't contain the excitment! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok, so let me start by saying that this is A LOT smaller than what I imagined. The kit is roughly the size of my hand (see above) and the shades themselves are about the same size as a 50c coin. I mean, in terms of size and what you are getting for your money, it's worth the $16.95. It is just a heck of a lot smaller than what I pictured it to be in my head.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are the shades themselves. The kit includes two matte highlight shades, one shimmer highlight and three matte contour shades. I would assume with the two matte highlight shades are more for setting areas of your face and that the shimmer for a typical highlight. As one highlight shade is more pink and the other yellow (hello banana dupe), both with fit lighter skin tones and brighten up your look. With the contour shades, two are more on the cool side and the last is quite warm. Like with the hightlight shades, I would say the two cooler shades are meant for actual contouring and creating shadows, and the warmer for blending them out and 'bronzing' in a way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Australis also includes this handy guide at the back of the palette so that, if you are a beginner or just in general unsure of how to actually contour and highlight using the palette, you could easily follow this guide and achieve the look you want.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can see in the photo above that they have amazing pigmentation for a palette that cost $16.95. This was the first time actually swatching the palette myself, and each swipe is one layer. Deadset, I am super impressed with the pigmentation of all of these shades!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Onto my first impression of actually using the palette - I used shades 1 and 2 mixed together to set my highlighted areas and shade 4 to contour. I have to say, the top shades are incredible. They go on so well, like butter, and they highlight so subtle-ly and set my concealer at the same time. However, I wasn't that impressed with my contour. It was a little grey and hard to blend out. This may be because I don't contour on a regular basis (just bronze), but I usually contour with a matte bronzer as well. I don't know.. I'll keep playing with it. But, the top three shades are definitely stand outs in this palette! If you're unsure about purchasing it, I would purchase it for those three shades alone. Despite my opinion on the contour shade, I still think this is incredible value for $16.95 and is very much worth purchasing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can find the palette <a href="http://australiscosmetics.com.au/product/62341/ac-on-tour-kit" target="_blank">here</a> on the Australis website, or in Priceline stores (not currently online) for $16.95AU. Unfortunately, this is an Australian brand and is currently only available for international purchase on <a href="http://www.allcosmeticswholesale.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?p=1&q=australis" target="_blank">All Cosmetic Wholesale</a> - this palette isn't on there yet though. Sorry!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In February, when I first started blogging, my <a href="http://confessionsofamake-upaddict.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/my-skincare-routine.html" target="_blank">very first post</a> was my skincare routine! Over the months that have past since that post, my routine has changed pretty dramatically. I've been introduced to newer products, newer brands, new versions of my old favourites - and my skin is now looking so fantastic that I thought it was time to share it with you! I truly believe that great make-up starts with the skin - if you don't care great care of skin, your makeup may never truly look the best it can! Plus, you can have all the non-makeup days you want when you're confident about your skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All the products mentioned are ones that I have been using for a month or longer now, so I have given them the time to see that they do work for me and my skin type. For reference, my skin type is typically normal, but does lean a little dry (especially around my eyes). I generally turn to products that are hydrating as I like my skin to feel really moisturised. I've broken my routine into two different regimes - morning and night. There are some products that I use for both times, but generally I use heavier products at night as it gives my skin longer to soak it all in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't typically use too many products in the morning. This is mainly because I will most likely be applying make up after this (#duh) and too much product on my face means that my base may have a harder time blending into my skin. I try and apply all my skincare products at least 10 minutes before applying my face for the day, as otherwise it just makes my makeup slip and slide all over my face, and my life a little harder for that day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And now for my new FAVOURITE product - the <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/skincare/face-care/serum-and-treatments/miracle-radiance-renewal-serum-30.0-ml" target="_blank">Dr Lewinns Miracle Radiance Renewal Serum</a> ($49.99)! You guys, I seriously thought I wasn't going to like it. It's almost like an oil, rather than what I would assume a typical serum is, and I was so sceptical about using this as my new daytime serum rather than my <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/index.php/skincare/face-care/serum-and-treatments/hydraluron-30.0-ml" target="_blank">Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Boost</a> (which I also adore). But after using this, my foundation has NEVER looked better. It's the newest product in my regime, and nothing else has really changed, so I'm sure it's this. I'm so in love - you would think that an oiler product wouldn't be that great to use during the day, but I was wrong and if you are after a serum to use, day or night, that transforms your skin and your base - I honestly cannot recommend this enough!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome to a newer series on my blog - <em>You're so Overrated</em>! In this series, I really want to go through the products that I have been convinced to buy by various beauty gurus on Youtube, or rave reviews by other trusted sources, that I just don't think are all that. Not to say that they are bad products AT ALL, just a little disappointing for me considering how many people have loved all over it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First up for this series is, sadly, the MAC Pro Longwear Concealer. I brought this be use everyone in the beauty world uses it and RAAAAAAVES about it. I was especially intrigued because it claims to be creaseless, and that is something I have an issue with every single concealer I used. So off I went and purchased this baby, which is NOT cheap in any sense of the word, and expected unicorns and glitter to appear once applying it on my face - needless to say, that was not the case.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So why didn't I get on too well with this concealer in particular? The damn thing creases EVERYWHERE. In fact, its probably the concealer that creases the most out of all the ones in my collection. Maybe its because its too much coverage for my under eyes, or too thick compared to my Maybelline Age Rewind concealer, I'm not sure. But it just creases up a storm and really doesn't look good under my eyes at all. Another issue I have is the coverage, although I think this issue is personal preference. It's super duper high coverage, really I think it's way too much for me personally on an everyday basis. So I generally use it only if I'm going out somewhere, but I still don't like as much even then when compared to my drugstore concealers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One more big issue is the packaging. You'd think for the price you are paying that MAC would give you a decent dispenser for this concealer. Nuh-uh honey. Because you only need the tiniest amount of this considering the coverage, you need the tiniest, teeniest amount of it possible to cover your under eyes and any other places you wish to conceal. But this pump literally has a mind of its own. Need just a tiny dot for concealing? Here, have a truckload! Because of this it makes it really easy to waste the product, because you can't exactly shove it back through the pump, and also to cake your under eyes with more than necessary, purely because you don't want to waste said product. But I digress.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, unfortunately, this product is (IMO) completely overrated. Out of all my concealers, my favourites are both my Maybelline Age Rewind and Fit Me concealers, and they are both a part of my everyday routine and also if I'm going out. If you are thinking about trying this concealer, I would definitely grab a sample if you can before making the commitment to buying it. As I said, it's not a bad concealer in the slightest - I will still use it and finish it up. It's just not for me, and didn't live up to the expectations that I had for it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, I'm back! I finally had two weeks of complete bliss in Patong Beach, which is in Phuket, Thailand, and I loved every single minute. A great plus was that I was able to disconnect from my social media, blog, work and uni troubles after feeling alot of pressure from all sides and really take a break. I saw tigers, I relaxed, I sunbaked, I was a bridesmaid - but most importantly, I shopped. Oh yes, I shopped up a storm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First up is this beauty - the Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Foundation. This has been on my list for a loooooong long time, and is also my first ever Chanel product. But the price point has always been a huge turn off, so I never took the plunge. I ended up picking this up in Kuala Lumpur Airport, and to be honest, it wasn't the product I was actually looking for. I have been on the hunt for the YSL Rouge Pur Couture in #10 and I finally found a YSL counter, only to discover that the shade was out of stock. Typical. While wallowing in my self pity and disappointment, I wandered over to the Chanel counter. As I had the currency to spend (I wanted to spend it as I would be losing money if I converted back to Australian dollars), I asked to be matched to this baby.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have worn this once so far, and it has a gorgeous, natural finish. Its definitely not full coverage, but it just makes your skin look really good skin (for want of a better description). I have really been enjoying that type finish lately, with this foundation joining the ranks of my BareMinerals BareSkin Foundation and my NARS Tinted Moisturiser. I'll definitely keep wearing this (especially considering the amount I paid), and if you want to see a proper review I can definitely organise that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course, I also had to make a stop off at Bobbi Brown and MAC. I have never owned any products by Bobbi Brown, so I picked up two products that I have wanted FOREVER - at the top of my list was the Bobbi Brown Bronzer in Golden Light. When I visited New York last year, I looked for this bronzer EVERYWHERE - typically, it was sold out at every Bobbi Brown counter I visited. I'm glad I picked it up, its a gorgeous bronzer and a perfect colour especially with my tan. I picked up another MAC MSF Natural in Medium Deep as I love it, but my other is going a bit funny so I wanted to have a back up for when it bites the dust. And of course, the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Beige, because who doesn't rave about these? Plus I fell in love once I swatched it - mixed together its a gorgeous champange bronze highlight that I honestly don't already own.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted to get this review up and running for you as soon as I could because who doesn't love Tarte Limited Edition palettes? Considering this has been out for about a month maybe already, I'm not sure how much longer it will be available due to it being part of the Fall collection. I literally waited for two weeks before I touched this palette. As this is a first impression (which is a little harder to do over a blog than on a video), I really wanted to swatch these and get my thoughts down straight away so that it could be a true first impression!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can imagine the one question that is on all of my Aussie beauties lips right now - Bek, Tarte is 't readily available in Australia.. Or its some outrageous price, do you really want to dangle this in front us and drain us of valuable funds? Well, never fear my lovely readers - stayed tuned to the end to find out where you can find this at a reasonable price AUSTRALIA BASED! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So back to the palette. I didn't take a photo of the outside packaging (girl was way too excited to swatch these bad boys, so forgive me), but due to it being called the Rainforest After Dark Palette, it is a deep brown colour, and has a tree-like (like wood) pattern. It is also adorned with a gorgeous gold snake with a purple jewel on its forehead. Its really simple and glamourous packaging honestly, I'm super impressed and love how it looks!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now to the actual contents of the palette. Its focused on more neutral eyeshadow shades, with some taupe-y purples as well. I love how it also includes a highlight and bronzer, as well as a limited edition blush! As Tarte are really known for how long lasting and pigmented their Amazonian Clay Blushes are (which are something like $30US a pop), its so great that they included what looks to be an almost full sized blush in this palette. The other great benefit about this palette is that because you can do your cheeks and eyes with it, it makes for a great travel palette to maximise space in your luggage!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In terms of the pigmentation of the shades, I will say that there seems to be a slight white film on my palette. I'm not sure if it's just mine, or if all Tarte palettes come with this, but it is a bit misleading on how pigmented the shadows actually are. Once you swatch past this, the majority of the shades have great pigmentation! They're all super buttery and blendable, and the shades all work together as well. You have your transition shades, your lid shades, your outer corner shades - there isn't an actual matte highlight colour, but the highlight shade itself can come in handy for your brow bone and inner corner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you can see from the swatches, the light colours will need to be built up a little more to have better pigmentation, but the rest go on super smoothly and are pretty pigmented from the get go. I love this palette so much, and although we're going into Spring here in Australia, I can see how easily this would work for Fall or Autumn. The shades are just perfect, being almost vampy but neutral at the same time. This is limited edition, so if you are interested I highly recommend getting your hands on it ASAP!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now for the exciting part - I have discovered a website that is AUSTRALIAN BASED and stock brand such as Tarte, Lorac, Urban Decay, Sigma and Nars at super affordable prices and free shipping over $99! The website is <a href="http://www.myqty.com/">www.myqty.com</a>, and if you are a follower on my Instagram page, you may remember that I recently did a Sigma F80 Copper Brush Giveaway with them. I highly recommend this website to you guys - its genuine, and who doesn't want access to all these brands without paying an arm and a leg? BTW QUICK DISCLAIMER - I am NOT sponsored in anyway shape or form with MYQTY. I just love that this is available to you and I, and of course I want to share that with you guys.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've also got a small discount code available for you guys - use the code 'beautybybek' to recieve 10% off brands such as Sigma, Real Techniques, Coastal Scents and Bdellium Tools (exclusions apply)! Head there now and treat yo' self!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can find the Tarte Rainforest After Dark Palette <a href="http://www.myqty.com/collections/tarte/products/tarte-rainforest-after-dark-colored-clay-eye-cheek-palette" target="_blank">here</a> on their website for $54.95AU. It is sold out at the moment but will hopefully be restocked by the end of the month!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I slipped up, and forgot to post my July Favourites. Actually, I was just way too busy working to actually sit down and go through the products I had been loving, but I kept track of everything so that I could do this jam-packed favourites post for you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been loving SO much over July and August, I actually had to cull the list down to what I really really loved - otherwise this post would have been a newspaper. As it stands it's still bloody long, so grab a snack and a cuppa, and read on to see what I have been REALLY loving throughout these two months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will cry when this runs out. Its my new favourite primer. Luckily, my friend <a href="http://lipstickaddict.com/" target="_blank">Kirsty</a> from Lipstick Addict was kind enough to pick me up some MAC goodies on her recent trip to Hawaii, and this was one of the first on my list. This is super similar to the L'Oreal Lumi Magique Primer, except thicker, creamier and just overall better. Despite the price difference, I would 100% buy this over the L'Oreal one anytime. It's super moisturising and just gives this gorgeous subtle metallic glow all over my face - definitely will repurchase when I run out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I won't harp on too much about this product as I have a review <a href="http://confessionsofamake-upaddict.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/foundation-friday-maybelline-superstay.html" target="_blank">here</a>, but I love almost everything about this foundation. The only thing I really really don't like is the colour range (its unfortunately a bit oompa loompa-ish), but everything else is so on point its ridiculous. I recommend the heck out of it, especially for normal to dry skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another super huge favourite, I have been using this pretty much everyday under my foundation to balance out my complexion before going in with my foundation. This is the lighter of the Lioele BB Creams - there is also one called Triple the Solution which is apparently amazing for problematic skin. This is just perfect for me and my skin type, and I'll continue to use it 'til I run out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is actually super similar to Strobe Cream, but even more light reflective. After my primer, I've been placing a teeny amount of this (it's super pigmented!) on the high points of my face, in particular my cheekbones, and then going over it with my foundation. It's so pretty and easy to use, and it gives a subtle luminous to my face without having to go in with a million powder products to achieve that look. This is a super great product as well, because you can use it mixed in with your primer or foundation, or even just as a primer itself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rediscovered this foundation as well! I adored this back in the day, it was a huge favourite - I even own four bottles to match me at all stages of my tan. Its just a great everyday foundation, it has a beautiful healthy, dewy finish and a light-medium coverage. Dry to normal skin types, definitely try this out (I have a review <a href="http://confessionsofamake-upaddict.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/review-loreal-true-match-lumi-foundation.html" target="_blank">here</a> if you want to read more!).</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just another bronzer to add to the collection. I love the MAC MSFs, they're amazing and I love this because its goes on like butter - its so easy to blend out for a sunkissed glow, plus the powder of the MSFs is so finely milled that it actually looks so natural. J'adore!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, I have finally jumped on the lip liner bandwagon and I have been using these three alot for these two months. These are all relatively natural lip liners, so its nothing out there and I have slowly been working to slightly over line my lips. These are fantastic shades and formulas, and I would recommend them all! Watch this space as I get into a lip liner fanatic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">OMG I LOVE THIS MASK SOOOOOO MUCH. Dead serious, I've been using it once a week and it gives my skin some extra life on top of my moisturisers. It is a gel masque, amd it promises dewier, more luminous skin - which I can totally vouch for. If you have normal/dry skin (maybe more on the normal side), I really really recommend you try this!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I used to be completely loyal to the Sukin Rosehip Oil, which is still honestly something I would recommend, but this is BETTER. I have minimal scarring from pimples, because I can't help myself and pop them all as soon as it appears, and this along with my Racinne Cleansing Brush has honestly helped to minimise those scars. Deadset, this is a little more expensive than Sukin, but I would choose this over their branded Rosehip Oil. Sorry, Sukin, I still love you!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been trying to preserve my stash of Chapstick Cake Batter Lip Balms, so I started back on my Hurraw Lip Balms. This is in the flavour Green Tea, and its awesome - I remember why I loved them so much now! They are all organic ingredients, and vegan, so there is nothing bad in there for my dry chapped little lips. I 100% recommend these, they're only like $4 and they have really amazing customer service (I have a review here) plus their flavours are different and unique - get on it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How beautiful is this brush?! I was lucky enough to be sent this from this amazing website MYQTY (as well as giving five away to some lucky Australians) and it is the most luxurious brush I have ever seen or used. I was a sworn Beauty Blender user until this brush came on the scene, and I've been using it ever since. I really recommend MYQTY, they have amazing service, are Australian based and have some higher end brands that we can't get here in Australia. I'll be featuring one such product here on the blog tomorrow, so stay tuned....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ugh, my nails have been so feral lately. Like bad enough that I've been cropping them out of photos, and hiding them from the world. Because I've been working so much, my nails have just been destroyed. I'm a klutz so I manage to break them on anything I touch, plus I also have to wash my hands constantly so that doesn't help them at all. I've been putting this stuff on my nails one a week for about a month now, and I'm happy to report that my nails are making a sweet as comeback!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thats it for my July/August Faves! If you managed to make it through this, I applaud you because its long as anything. But I've just loved so much over this past two months that it was really difficult to cull anything! Ya know how it is; #makeupjunkie! Let me know some of your favourite products from August in the comments down below!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today, I thought I'd do a review on the NYX Angel Veil Primer! Although it's not available here in Australia, I've noticed that there aren't a lot of reviews on this little tube of goodness. I'm not sure how long it has been available to purchase in the States for, but either no one likes it or nobodies bought it, because I have read probably one review online before buying it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I used this pretty much everyday for two weeks as a primer in order to get a proper impression of it. I have to mention that this is not the typical primer that I go for. I have normal to dry skin, and definitely prefer a primer that hydrates my face. However, I have been loving what's in this tube! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Firstly, for a drugstore primer, this tube is incredibly cute! Its white with black writing, and a pink lid. The primer itself is white and silicon based - which i was surprised by because honestly looking at swatches of it online, and even at my own, this doesn't look like a silicon primer. More sort of creamy, and fluffy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It blends in like a dream and completely brightens my complexion! It goes on completely white, and blends into my skin as I'm pale - however, if you are someone with a darker complexion, this may not work for you as it stays quite white even after its blended in. But, I feel that because it's so white it really really brightens up my face. It also corrects my skin tone really well. I would say it has a similar concept to Korean BB Creams, in that it has a whitening effect on your skin, helping to correct all redness and uneven skin tone. This just doesn't have the skincare benefits of the Korean BB Creams.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you can see, it has lightened and brightened my skin considerably, and also corrected the redness and unevenness. I really enjoy this primer for something different in my routine - and according to some people, it is EXTREMELY similar to the Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer (which retails for $69AU at Mecca). I can't comment as I haven't tried the Hourglass primer (it's on the list), but if you compare $20something to $69, I know which one I would rather be paying.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found mine on eBay for roughly $20, but you can find it here on <a href="http://beautyjoint.com/nyx-angel-veil-skin-perfecting-primer" target="_blank">BeautyJoint</a> for $19.25 AU.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome to this weeks Foundation Friday! A bit late, as per the norm at the moment, but here nevertheless. I was pretty certain that this foundation would be reviewed - ever since I've included it in Foundation Friday Instagram posts, it's usually only just missed out. I love Urban Decay products, amd ever since I saw this being used on Youtube, I knew I had to get my hands on it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The idea behind this foundation is that it is a weightless, easy going formula - almost like skin! It goes along perfectly with their ever expanding Naked line (which some people are starting to get over, but really I'll always love it), because it's meant to be your skin, but better (duh, #getnaked). The Naked line is all about neutrals and easy to wear colours - which, if I'm honest, is basically me represented by a makeup line.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you can see, it does even out my skin tone and cover any imperfections I have - you can also tell what I mean when I say it doesn't quite become one with my skin. Overall, I do really love this foundation, it is really easy to wear on days where I need just that easy coverage when my fake tan is wearing off. As I said, I do really like it, but I don't reach for it as much as my other foundations.</span></div>
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