February Empties

Hey Beauties,

Last post I swear to God.

I've decided I'm only going to post empties every 2 months, as I don't really use that much up in a month. But here is what I have used up this month.

First up, I used up these Wot Not wipes I got in a Bellabox a few months back. I LOVED these more than my Neutrogena ones. And that says alot. These are full of Moisture and aren't drying when removing makeup. I am considering buying these again. But I'm not sure.

Yes, there is a little bit of product left. But I cannot get it out. This is just a cheap ass, $5 gift pack, Body Scrubs, that I got for Christmas. This was okay, it smelt nice (Scent was Tropical) but it wasn't long lasting and not moisturising. Infact it was drying. My skin is never dry and I actually needed to moisturise myself which I hardly ever need to do. So I won't repurchase this.

If I could upload a photo of my stretchmarks, I would. Mine are insane. My mother describes it as 'Post Pregnancy Stretchmarks'. I have it on my boobs, all up my arms, and from my hip, down to my calf. Its crazy. I've been using Bio Oil, and there wasn't much in there so I don't know how effective it was, so I'm going to repurchase it.

This Collection 2000 Nail Polish is just a shit formula. Its like water. I can't apply with it. Its just so sheer that I give up. I think it may be because either a) its old b) its gone crap from humidity. Either or I may or may not repurchase it.

This product is still full, but I just cannot use it. It hurts my eyes to the point where I have to rub them. Theres too many chemicals in it! Model Co. Change the freaking formula. Apart from that, the mascara is fine. Repurchase? No.

So....Yah. Thats all I've used this month, and this is my last post for the night! I'm going to go now, and install adobe to my laptop. Because I can't do shit without it popping up.

Keep Smiling
xobrontie

February Haul

Hey Beauties,

So over this month, I haven't really collected that much. I have a few second hand items that were new, but thats basically been it.

Excuse the price tag, I cannot get it off for the life of me, but this is a Bourjois Cream Blush. I did swatch it, but because its such a pale pink (product has no name either, sorry) it barely shows up.

Yes I found this baby, barely used, at the op shop. I freaked and had to get it. Its a stunning colour too. Tutorial for sure!

So I was in Priceline, and I swatched this, just like I do every time I go past it. My best friend just told me to buy the bloody thing so I did. I'll probably never use it, but oh well!

This is a gorgeous pink with gold shimmers in it. The gold is really subtle though so its hard to see, but you can kind of see it in the second image. Like the blush, this Bourjois product has no name.

This blush is stunning. Its by The Face Shop and the shade is Coral Cushion. I've used it a few times, and its really pigmented.

The last thing is yet another Bobbi Brown product. This hasn't even been used at all, so I was happy. Though, I think it is a little yellow for me, I will work it out. Its a concealer/powder combo. And I cannot pass up a concealer.

So thats my haul for this month. Did you pick up anything great?

Keep Smiling
xobrontie

February Favorites :D

Hey Beauties,

So, as this month has been pretty stressful for me, I haven't actually used that many products, therefore I haven't really 'loved' much.

I also forgot to photograph a few items, but I'll mention them anyway.

Here we go!

My first favorites are my fabulous nails that the winner of my contest did for me. Laura and I had a...I guess you can call it a pamper day? We went into Priceline Hobart as they were doing VIP makeovers, and we got that done, and I then went back to her house and she did my nails in cupcake designs. Laura is studying Nail Technology and you can find out more of her designs and magic here.

For the first 2 weeks of the month I wore this nail polish. Essie's Bahama Mama is the PERFECT Fall/Autumn colour in my opinion. And its easy to match with.

I have been absolutley loving Covergirl's new mascara, the Flamed Up. I wrote a review on it this month which you can read here. I love the way my lashes look when using this, and its just easy to apply.

Along with wearing Bahama Mama, I have used Sally Hansen's Celeb City on an accent nail. You can also use a gold as that matches perfectly too, but I just wear silver more often than I do gold.

I've been wearing a hell of alot of Lady Gaga's fame, which is just an amazing scent.

And another love of mine...is a food love...its tuna. I cannot. Stop. Eating. Tuna. OMG. Lemon and Cracked Pepper is my favourite flavour out of them all.

So. Thats all my loves of this month. Hope you guys enjoyed.

Keep Smiling
xobrontie

Bellabox February Unboxing

Hey Beauties,

Today you'll all be very lucky as you will be getting 2 posts from me today!

I intended on posting this last night, but as me and the winner of my contest are meeting up and attending a VIP Mini Makeover Session at our local Priceline, following up with me going to her house so she can do my nails, I had to pamper myself last night. (Bath. Shave. Exfoliate. All that good stuff)

So tonight I will have a follow up post of todays session with her.

But yesterday, while I was in Hungry Jacks (Burger King to all you American's) I got an email saying my Bellabox had just arrived on my doorstep. And I was very excited because I didn't actually know what was in this months box.

 This month's bellabox theme was hollywood/red carpet. And I don't know about everyone else, but I think everything in this box really catered to the theme.

She Aromatherapy - Instant Vitility Day Cream: This cream says its made for anti-ageing purposes. So I'm not sure if I will use this. I may in the future, but for now I'm happy with the face cream I'm currently using which I will be doing a review on....as soon as I find out where the hell mum put it. *stares at mum*

Aveda - Smooth Infusion Glossing Straightener: I will be getting no use out of this at all, as its made to help straight hair appear more straight (correct me if I'm wrong) and I have wavy hair so thats no help really.

Bioderma - Pore Refiner: Everyone else may be sick of Bioderma being in BB but I'm not. I love their products and they all work effectively on me. This one in particular I am excited to use, as I have a lot of pores. So I think I'll review this one.

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula - Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub: I used this last night, and oh boy this was amazing. I will certainly be doing a review on this. And as you can guess, just like all the other Palmer's products, this one smells sooo good!

She Aromatherapy Lipstick - Grace: The cost of this lipstick is $14.95, and honestly, if this was another colour I'd be mad. But this shade is perfect. Its exactly what I wear. And the smell of this lipstick is glorious. Its so musky.

Sample - Swisspers - Aloe Facial Moisturiser: I haven't used this yet. But I have more things from the Aloe range including the eye makeup remover. I might do an overall review on what I have from the collection.

Overall, I am happy with this months Bellabox. I will be getting alot of use out of most of these products, and I'm excited to play with them all.

Till Later on tonight, have a great day!

Keep Smiling,
xobrontie

Back to School Quick Look

Hey Beauties,

So its that time of the year for some of us. Returning to School/College/Tafe/University/Whatever it is your doing, and although some schools started 2 weeks ago, I thought right now was a good time to put the tutorial up as I believe Universities go back next week? Anyway. I came up with this quick look which probably took me around 5-7 minutes to do. Cause lets face it. When it comes to school, we don't want to go all out with fake eyelashes, dramatic eyes, heavy foundation, bronzer, blush and highlighter (Well you might, I don't) because whats the point? We all have to be awake and ready by 7:30/8:00 and who is a morning person? I certainly am not. Anyway, enough blabbing, heres the look:

For the face I applied Maybelline's Dream Pure BB Cream with 2% Salicylic Acid. I find that this is easy to apply with just your fingers so you don't need too much fiddling around. And it has a rather decent amount of coverage too. Another option is a tinted moisturizer.

On my eyes I went for pretty neutral, matte shades. In my crease I applied Natural Collection's Milk Chocolate which is pretty similar to cocoa powder and I think its the most perfect crease colour ever. I bought this at the op shop brand new, but I'm pretty sure you can buy it on ebay too. On my lid I have Rimmel's Matte shade in 'Dusk'. Now the name doesn't even represent the colour, because when I think of dusk I think of either a pink or a periwinkle but thats just me. Then for mascara, you can choose to use black if its the only one you have, but I had mistakenly purchased Maybelline's Mega Plush mascara in Brownish Black and I seriously don't mind it. I just use it for more toned down looks.

On the lips, you don't want anything too in your face. I think a soft raspberry would be fine, but nothing too POW LOOK AT ME COLOUR BOOM if you catch my drift. So I am using Rimmel's Nude Pink (Shade 206?) which is basically a nude pink with shimmers in it.

If you don't want to have a shimmery lip colour, here are some more options:

Essence - Natural Beauty/All About Cupcake (Very similar shades, one lasts longer and is more matte)
Face of Australia Glossy Crayon's
Face of Australia - Nude Satin

Now this part is completely up to you, but you can apply bronzer/blush if you want. I'd say though its best to only apply the slightest amount as you don't want to look too cake faced at school. The aim for this look is natural remember?

I hope you all enjoyed this look and it gave you some ideas!

Keep Smiling
xobrontie

Product Review: Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation.

Hey Beauties,

Wow I must say, making a post from another computer, is kinda weird! But hey, I can't do much about my situation right now. Speaking of my laptop - My Dad has repaired the screen, but ever since he has done that, my laptop hasn't really agreed with the change, so its playing up. He's going to try fix it, but I told him if worst comes to worst, just rebuild it (My laptop is an old fart) and just save most of my general items.

Anyway, onto todays post. Today I am doing a review on Revlon's Colorstay Whipped Foundation, which I have been using for over a year. Don't threat though, I have repurchased it! And I am onto my second pot of it. I have written down dot points about the item, so I'm going to try and write it into sentence form.

This foundation comes in 7 shades. From lightest to darkest they are; Buff, Sand Beige, Nude, Natural Beige, Medium Beige, Warm Gold and True Beige. I use the lightest shade Buff. I previously got tested by at the Revlon counter and was told I was Sand Beige, but after a few months using it, and becoming more knowledgable in makeup, I noticed the colour was slightly too orange for me, so I decided to go a shade lighter.

The formula of this 'creme' foundation is very thick, which makes people walk away from the product and is the reason why alot of people don't buy it. Because they think the product will look very cakey on their skin, but I don't have a problem with that. Its a product that people either love or hate.

I personally like this product mainly because of the coverage. I only apply one layer on my face, and occasionally I conceal, depending on how bad my acne is, but this is very good at covering my acne scarring. I have worn this product through all seasons and even on the smoking hot, boiling summer days, and I fear that my foundation is going to drip off, at the end of the day I go home and it has stayed put all day. It doesn't dry up your skin either, and I guess you can say it is sorta oily, not too oily, but just the right amount that it sets fast, doesn't smudge and all the good stuff.

Alot of reviews I have read have all been reviewed by people with 'Normal' type skin. And they don't seem to like it that much. I have oily skin, and I love this product, so I would say its best for people with oily to combination skin.

The foundations lasting ability is very good. I have worn it for 12 hours (approx) and it has lasted the entire time. The product says it should last up to 24 hours but, come on, I'm not going to wear foundation for that length of time just to see if its true.

The product is also Talc and Paraben free. And I've heard/read that products that are Paraben free are good for your skin? Correct me if I am wrong.

I find this product not to be heavy on the skin at all like alot of people think it would be. And people think it would be pretty cakey too. It can be cakey if you over apply it. So I normally apply a little, by a little. In saying that, this product is easily buildable.

Another good thing about this product is that has SPF 20 in it. Which I actually did not know until I just read the pot half an hour ago.

For the price of this product, because it is by Revlon, and us in Australia get really over priced makeup (I envy you in the US) this product isn't the cheapest. So I will only buy on special occasions or Mum will buy it for my birthday or something. The cost in AU Dollars is: $26.20 (Price from Priceline website. Prices may vary from store to store.)

I am considering making a foundation routine video so you can all see how I use this foundation.

Have you used this foundation before? What do you think of it?

Keep Smiling,

xobrontie

ANNOUNCEMENT: Valentines Day Giveaway Winner!

Hey Beauties,

The time has now come to randomly select the winner, with thanks to Rafflecopter/Random.Org (No they didn't pay me to say that, I just thought it sounded pretty cool)

The winner is:*

Now normally right here, I'd say the typical blogger thing "Hit me up with an Email"

But in this case, I've just messaged Laura on facebook, cause she's an old High School buddy XD

I was actually thinking today "What if Laura or Jessika won the giveaway?" but I didn't actually think it would happen.

I'm already planning my next giveaway so keep an eye out for that!

*I did not intend on making my friend win, it was chosen randomly via rafflecopter/random.org. I have blanked out her Email and IP Address for obvious reasons.

Happy Valentines Day!

Keep Smiling!
xobrontie 

Bright and Fun Valentines Day Look!

Hey Beauties,

With Valentines Day...less than nine hours away (I think? I can't count for crap) I thought it was the right time to whip up a little tutorial for you all. I came up with 3 ideas in the beginning, but the other 2 ideas didn't really show up that well on camera, which sucks so bad. Because they were really pretty.

So in the end I decided to upload this one.Which is a very pink, bright and fun look. Not suited for everyday wear, but something you can wear to a party, or something. I quite like coming up with bright looks, so expect t have alot more coming your way.

For the look I used:

Face:
Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation - I forget what shade, I think it starts with a D?
Revlon Colorstay Concealer - Lightest Shade
Revlon Undereye Concealer - Lightest Shade
Mineral Glow Finishing Powder - Ivory (?)
Blush - Unsure of name as its brand new and I had only used it this one time

Eyes:
Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
BYS Neons Palette - Neon Pink - Inner Corner
Essence Single Eyeshadow 'Shrimp Me Up' - Outter Corner
Natural Collection Single Eyeshadow - Milk Chocolate - Crease
LA Colors 50 Eyeshadow Palette - Hot Pink - lightly crease

Brows:
I do not fill in my brows, as you can tell they are naturally thick, and I have tried on several occasions to fill them in, and it just does not suit, it makes me look angry in the face, and I just prefer not to have them filled in.

Lips:
Rimmel - ?

Way more crazy looks coming your way! If there is a certain look you want me to try and re-create, comment below.

If you guys would like to, I would love to hear some blog post ideas. Please don't comment 'Reviews', 'Tutorials' etc. I'd love to hear what you'd like me to do a review on an such, cause I don't have that much at home to review. I'm beginning to think of reviewing the shit ton of samples I get from beauty boxes? But yeah, let me know what you would like me to do a review on and such.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway - previous post to this - it ends in less than 24 hours!

Keep Smiling,
xobrontie  

VALENTINES DAY GIVEAWAY!

Hey Beauties!

Today's post is an incredibly exciting post - in my opinion anyway.

Today I'm hosting my first, of very many giveaways to come!

I've been collecting these items for quite a while now and I needed to make room in my makeup draw so I thought 'Hey, why not do a Valentines Day Giveaway?!'

This is my way of showing my love for you all, you are all my valentines this year. <3

LETS GET RIGHT INTO IT!

Prizes:

Sample - Beyonce Heat

Rimmel - Naughty Nude (Shade 14) Lipstick

*New Unreleased!* Bourjois Colorissimo 04 Nudes Dandy Lipgloss Set

Rimmel 60 Sec. Nail Polish 615 Fast and Fuchsia

Rimmel Mini Makeup Bag

If anyone would like to see a swatch of Naughty Nude or Fast and Fuchsia, let me know. I have got both of these myself (I got Naughty Nude on clearance for 50c. Bargain Much!) and they are a popular choice of mine.

**This Bourjois item was sent to me. I did win a giveaway on instagram where I won this lipstick set, and I just will not use this at all because I do not like getting lipstick out of containers.

Rules:

Unfortunately, this giveaway is Australian Only because I seriously cannot afford to send a parcel overseas at this stage. All my giveaways up until I reach 10k views will be Australian Only, just so I know its safe. 

No Giveaway Accounts - You are not cool and you deserve a smack on the bottom.

18+ - Unless your Parents Have given you permission.

Giveaway Ends on 14th February

Other:

The prize will be shipped via Australia Post. I may not be able to send the item until a week later - depending on my money situation. Though I will keep you up to date via email on shipping and such and I will give you the tracking number.

How To Enter!

You can choose to enter by doing one, or all of these options. For each option you earn 1 chance of winning.

-ignore the title makeup crap i didn't know what to call it!

a Rafflecopter giveaway
Have fun guys!

Winner will be announced next weekend!

Keep Smiling,
 xobrontie

Short Review: Covergirl Flamed Out Mascara

Hey Beauties,

So recently Covergirl released their new mascara. The Flamed Out mascara. I was soo excited to hear we were getting these in Australia after hearing some of my favorite YouTuber's rave about how amazing it is.

To be honest, I didn't think Australia was actually going to get this mascara, as for most drugstore items released in the US do not get released here - but I was actually really happy to know we were getting this.

I've only actually used this mascara once, and I'm really impressed with the formula. It is in my top mascara picks and I would seriously purchase it again.

Covergirl describes the mascara as;

Make a bold statement with winged lashes that curve up and out. The unique wire brush coats your lashes for an instant volume boost.

This mascara has one of the most unique brushes I have seen. It starts thicker at one end, becomes thin in the middle and then becomes thick again.

The feeling the mascara leaves on my lashes is a very soft feeling. They don't feel heavy, or thick from the many coats of mascara, it feels like I've had hardly applied any coats to it.

I don't have any images of me wearing the mascara, but you can't tell in a before or after image due to my eyelashes being naturally thick. But keep an eye out on Melissa's blog for her review, which is coming up shortly, as she has an image of the mascara on her lashes.

Have you purchased this mascara recently? What are your thoughts on it?

Keep smiling,

xobrontie

Makeup Changes In Kmart?!

Hey Beauties,

So some exciting news was announced the other day, I specifically heard this from Miss Mancells Makeup's instagram account and I was very excited.

The news is that the very well known, highly raved about, drugstore makeup brand 'E.L.F' (Or Eyes Lips Face) will be launching in Kmart stores Australia wide from 22nd February 2014.

Like NYX is in Target, it will first be hitting the bigger Kmart stores Australia wide.

I was just doing some research and apparently ELF was stocked in Kmart some years ago? But to be honest I don't remember this at all. Probably because my local Kmart's makeup section is complete shit.

Is anyone else's makeup section at Kmart a complete pigsty? Cause all the Kmarts near me are. Seriously it disgusts me to the point I don't want to swatch anything, and I don't even bother looking.

But that brings me to my next point - Packaging in Kmart.

Kmart (So I have heard from a friend who asked an employee) will no longer be stocking Revlon. All the other makeup brand will be wrapped in packages like this;

Review Coming on this soon!

The only reason they are being packaged like this is because in a nutshell Kmart is sick and tired of people ripping open sealed products, using them, and leaving them there. And that people make a massive mess of the makeup too.

I just found this on their Facebook page, so I thought I would paste it here:

we will be carrying ELF cosmetics as well as Maybelline, Rimmel, Covergirl, Sally Hansen, Australis, BYS, Face of Australia, Starlet, LOL & Kmart branded cosmetics for face, eyes, lips and nails

As far as price goes, I am unaware of how much it will be. It will not be as cheap as the US though, unfortunately. I'm guessing that the pricing will be somewhat similar to the Essence range. Overall, I know it won't be as expensive as Revlon is, so I will be happy to purchase anything from them.

Do you know anything that I haven't mentioned in this post?

What do you want to get from ELF?

Update - Sydney ? Store has it in stock

Keep Smiling,

xobrontie

January 2014 Favorites

Hey Beauties,

So January has come and gone, and unfortunately for me that means returning to school, which I'm not too excited about. But anywho, I have a few favorites this month.

Most of these I used mainly at the beginning of the month before I got sick. Apart from that I haven't really used many beauty related items.

Now this isn't the best photo as I just used my little handheld camera, but this will do.

Juicy Couture; Viva La Juicy -  I got this for Christmas and its been a wishlist item for ages, so of course I loved this perfume. I cannot describe the scent for the life of me, but it is the perfect summer fragrance in my opinion.

Maybelline; Who Wore it Red-er/Rimmel Kate Moss #107/Essence All About Cupcake - I have mainly been reaching for these lipsticks this month. I love the Maybelline one as to me it isn't a pure red, its more of a pink toned red, which is perfect.

Maybelline; Inked in Pink - This is mainly what I've worn on my lid, on most days anyway.

Urban Decay; Gunmetal - If I wasn't wearing Inked in Pink, I was wearing Gunmetal. I seriously just loved to wear this alone, with a light brown crease (A colour like Naked)

I'm sorry this post was so short and so crappy, but I still don't totally have my energy back. And I hardly remember why I liked these products so much this month as I used them in the early weeks. But I am getting back into planning posts. I have a few posts coming up this week, I'm just going to take blogging easy.

What were your favorites for this month?

 Keep smiling,

xobrontie