Thursday 27 April 2017

Pantene Shampoo & Conditioner Review

My hair is quite long and very hard to control at times. It also is very dry and I find it hard to find a good, relatively inexpensive shampoo and conditioner.

But there is one particular brand that I keep going back to. Pantene.
Yes, Pantene has been around for a long time, and it is one brand that I really like.


The range that I have been using recently it the Ultimate 10 Repair & Protect. I find this one works really well at restoring the moisture and softness to my hair.


I use the shampoo and conditioner on a regular basis, and also use the 3 minute miracle Conditioner 1-2 times a week. It's basically self explanatory. Apply it to your hair after shampoo, and leave in for 3 minutes, and then rinse.
You can use it daily if you need to, but I find using once or twice a week works fine.

I have noticed a big improvement in my hair, and find it easier to manage.
I tend to go through a lot of shampoo & conditioner, and always purchase this when it's on sale.

The packaging is quite simple, and easy to use. Just pop off the lid and pour a small amount onto your hand.

For a supermarket brand, I think it's one of the better ones. But everybody is different and I know some people don't like this as much as I do.


Monday 24 April 2017

Morphe 35f Pallete Review

I have never owned anything from Morphe in the past, and have heard so many good reviews about their products, that I just had to try some for myself! So I recently spoiled myself and bought the 35f palette. I chose this one because I loved the look of the warmer toned shades and thought they would be perfect going into the cooler months of Autumn/winter.


When it finally arrived, I was not disappointed! The colours are even more amazing than I thought, and was very surprised at how easy the shadow is to apply. There are 7 matte shades, and 28 shimmer shades. The matte shades are great for blending and have excellent colour payoff.


The blend ability of the eyeshadow is great. It blends so easy and creates a great smokey eye without too much fuss. There is little to no fallout, with the shadows being very creamy and buttery.


























The staying power of the eyeshadow is great. Once applied it will stay on until you want to remove it. I had a full glam smokey eye look that I did a few days ago, and at the end of the day, which was 12 hours or so since application, the eyeshadow still looked as if I had just applied it. But don't forget to apply a primer before hand, to prolong the wearability.


With all the different colours in the palette, there are so many different looks that you can create! You can go from a cute daytime look, to a full glam nighttime look! It is a great versatile palette, that can be used by anyone for anything.

I hope you liked my review, let me know if you have any products from Morphe and what you think of them.

Talk to you soon xx



Sunday 23 April 2017

My Makeup Staples!

I have a rather small makeup collection compared to other beauty bloggers and gurus, but I do still have more than the average person!
But I do have a few "staples" or "must haves" that I swear by and use almost every day. So thats what brings me to the point of this post, my makeup staples!


Firstly, the one I use on a regular basis is the Australis Fresh and Flawless pressed powder. I love this powder because it gives me a flawless finish as well as keeping my skin matte and oil free during the day. It is oil and fragrance free which I love too. I can get oily skin from time to tie and find that this powder really helps in keeping the oil at bay. I usually pick this up when it's on sale, either at the supermarket or pharmacy.

For my eyebrows, I really like the Rimmel Professional Eyebrow pencil in 001 Dark brown. I find it so easy to use, and handy with the little brush that is on the lid. I can have very hard to control eyebrows from time to time, so anything that makes that part of my makeup easier, I really appreciate! I love the simplicity of the pencil, as well as having great pigmentation and staying power. A great product to have for everyday use!


My main foundation that I always like to have in my makeup collection is the Maybelline Matte and Flawless Foundation. This is a great mattifying foundation that has great coverage. I find for me is has medium coverage but can be built up to full coverage if that's what you prefer.

The last product I want to talk about is my Maybelline Master Conceal concealer. This is a high coverage concealer that I love for highlighting under the eyes. It is very blendable, and used with a translucent powder, helps in preventing creasing while also providing a nice highlight. I really like this concealer, and always have a few of these in reserve.

So those are my main products that I have in my collection, or the ones that I always go back to use. Is there any products that you love? Let me know, I would love to hear your thoughts!





Friday 7 April 2017

BYS Cosmetics - Berries Palette Review

For some time now, I have been wanting to buy the Anastasia Beverley Hills Modern Renaissance eyeshadow palette, but haven't been able to. I have been eyeing it off, loving the look of the colour palette and how stunning the colours look in various makeup tutorials.

I recently discovered a very similarly coloured palette from BYS Cosmetics called the Berries Palette. I had seen a few people post about it, so I thought I would see for myself what it's like. While I can't compare it to the ABH one, the colours are very similar and have an even better price tag!!










I purchased mine from Kmart Australia for sixteen dollars. I couldn't wait to try it when I got it!
The first swatches I did were very impressive. The pigmentation is great and the consistency is very smooth and buttery.



It has a mixture of shimmer and matte colours, and I love the colour range! There are some beautiful warm maroons and gorgeous brown tones. There are also some great transitional colours too. It has great staying power and blends very easily. I use my Morphe brushes to apply the shadow, and the blendability is amazing.


So if you are after an inexpensive eyeshadow palette with great, warm toned colours that are so in fashion right now, I would definitely recommend this one!

Also, I would love to know what other products you have tried from the BYS Cosmetics range! Feel free to leave a comment, I would love to know!!

Wednesday 5 April 2017

Physicians Formula Argan Oil

For my skin, it can be very difficult to find something that works well, without leaving my skin too oily. I don't like to use anything too heavy for this reason.
Priceline recently had 40% of all their cosmetics and I managed to pick up the Physicians Formula Argan oil.
I absolutely love this product. It is 100% Pure Argan Oil that you simply apply to your skin, you only need 2-3 drops, and it absorbs into your skin beautifully.


It's a multipurpose weightless product, acting as a primer, skin brightener, moisturiser, protector and treatment all in one! So easy to apply, simply drop a few drops into the palm of your hand, and rub into your skin.
You can use it on your body, hair, nails as well as your face! It's such a great product that can reduce the appearance of fine line, brightens dull skin while helping to enhance your skins youthful looking glow. It doesn't leave you skin feeling greasy at all, it absorbs really well into your skin.

If you have tried this product, I would love to hear your thoughts!






Monday 3 April 2017

BYS Cosmetics

I recently purchased some BYS Cosmetics items, that I absolutely love. I bought the primer spray and a highlighter palette.

The primer spay is such a great product to use, and very time efficient if you are short of time when applying your makeup. All you need to do is simply spray before applying your makeup, wait for it to dry and you are ready to do your makeup.!

It creates a barrier between your skin and makeup, and helps to even out your skin, while keeping your makeup looking flawless and long lasting!




The other product that I bought is the highlighter trio in 01 - Illuminate. It has two shimmer colours and one light matte colour. The colour payoff is fantastic and staying power just as good.

So if you are after cheaper, drug store products, I highly recommend trying the BYS



Cosmetics range. There is so much to choose from, and excellent quality.