March Favourites 2015

Have I ever done a favourites blog post before? I can barely remember. I think I may have done one last year but that was obviously over 6 months ago. So here are my favourites for March 2015!

Okay. I cannot get over the Choker trend. I am in LOVE with the choker trend. I own 3 or 4 already and I'm keen to get more. I wear my choker daily, and I've even accidently broken one - shows how much I love it.

The Loreal Miss Manga Mascara is simply phenomenal. I seriously love this mascara and want to try more by Loreal. It seperates my lashes and makes them look doll like just as described. Read my review here.

Mum bought me this Jag Bracelet while in Melbourne and I love the simplicity of it. Its easy to stack and pair with other bracelets and I love it so much its worn out on the inside of the band and it has rubbed against my skin from sleeping with it on.

I bought this necklace from Cotton On during their Boxing Day Sales and I think so far its my most worn necklace of 2015. Because its so simple, yet so pretty it adds character to any outfit. I'm in love with the festival/boho jewellery trend right now.

Katy Perry's Spring Reign Limited Edition Perfume has been my fragrance of the past 2 months. Even though its not Spring I simply don't care. This is like my signature scent. I'm shit at describing scents but the name speaks for itself. The smell of spring flowers and the smell of rain combined is how I would describe it. You can still buy this perfume, and it retails between $69-$79 depending on where you buy it from.

These were all my favourites for this month. I think I may have added a few more into my You Tube video which you can view right here:

What did you like this month?

Jane Gem Glamouflauge Primer Review

This primer, was one of the most unusual primers I had ever used.

I'm not sure if I liked it, or disliked it.

I guess I'm more used to using creme primers and theres just so many primers out there that I haven't used yet.

But this primer is oddly liquid-y and doesn't require a whole lot to be applied to the face.

I didn't notice any difference in whether it made my foundation last longer at all though, I thought it was just about the same.

I've got a few mixed feelings about this primer - does it actually work, does it not work. Is the consistincy meant to be like this or has it been packaged incorrectly.

What kind of primers do you like?

Benefit Hervana Blush Review

At the end of last year, I went to Melbourne, and one of the things I wanted to buy for myself, as a (late) birthday gift to myself, was a Benefit product.

As being a Tasmanian, and Living in Hobart, with a Myer that was burnt down only leaves me with a not even complete makeup selection. We have nothing compared to Melbourne. We only have a Mac, Revlon, Lancome and I think an Elizabeth Arden counter? I'm probably wrong I don't spend enough time in there. But point is, we have jack shit in Myer Makeup.

Being a newbie to the Benefit train, I wanted to buy something simple, and know that I'd like and get alot of usage out of. Therefore I chose Hervana. I swatched it and loved it straight away. Its the perfect blush for me.

A light soft angelic pink is the best way I would describe the colour, and the application. As the application isn't a heavy one.

The blush is different from all the ones I own in the sense that my other ones are more Mauve in colour and Hervana is more....pink.

I love this Blush and I do plan to buy more from Benefit.

Do you own this blush?

Essence Eyeliner Pencil Review

Before I post this I need to say, don't judge a brand by its price. Thats something I used to do, but no longer do. I feel like we all judge things on price and think that just because an item is cheap that the quality, taste, overall product is going to be a shitty one. And Essence is one of those brands.

I honestly love Essence's products that I have tried so far. I am yet to try their foundations, but I plan on doing a full face tutorial really soon.

Anywho, lets get into reviewing this product:

I have four of the Essence Long Lasting Eye Pencils. And they are all wonderful.

I have (I forgot the shade names, sorry.) Black, Silver and Bronze. They come in many different colours. I used to have more but because they are not as pigmented, I opted to throw them out.

These pencils are wonderfully creamy and pigmented. Downside is that because they wind up, they tend to break easily. They also don't last so long either. Especially on the waterline.

I give these pencils a 4/5

Chi Chi Extravananza Palette Review

CHI CHI, YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN

Bloody Hell I love this palette.

Its the perfect everyday palette in my eyes as it has 30 eyeshadows ranging from neutrals to brights. And as always, they are all perfectly pigmented too. Fun Fact: The 30 eyeshadows are their best sellers!

Coming soon to my YouTube: Tutorials using each different row! Go Sub to me! (Click)

The palette also contains a bonus 5 waterproof eyeliner set, in shades black, brown, white, purple and navy blue. Which are all highly pigmented and I'm actually considering buying more Chi Chi eyeliners. And they are waterproof and don't budge during the day. And they come off easy with waterproof wipes or Garnier Micellar Water.

I recommend this palette to anyone who wants to buy a Chi Chi eyeshadow, weather it be a palette or single eyeshadow. Because the retail price for this palette is so worth it. $30. And it comes with 30 eyeshadows. Who can say bargain? Cause I can!

Go grab yourself one and enjoy it!

5/5 Stars for Sure!

Keep Smiling,

xobrontie

Elf Brushes Review

Hey So,

These brushes are some I've been using for quite a while now, and I can honestly say that I love them.

These brushes are ever so soft and the blending brushes blend so easily that you almost forget that you're blending.

 The Eyeshadow brush is so presice that it makes packing on eyeshadow a total breeze.

The brushes are easy to clean, and easy to pack product onto.

I'm definatley going to keep buying more of these brushes and reccomend them to anyone who considers buying them.

5/5 stars!

Keep Smiling,

xobrontie

Re-Subscribed to Bellabox?

Yeah, yeah I know.

I hated them for a while, but you know what, I miss waiting for the box to arrive and opening to all the goodies inside

So last Friday, I resubscribed.

So keep an eye out for unboxing video/posts!

LOREAL MISS MANGA MEGA VOLUME MASCARA REVIEW

Ahh How I love this Mascara!

I just tested it out not even half an hour ago and BOY do I L-O-V-E it! Its phenomenal!

I've never tried any mascara by Loreal before as their price range is a bit too much for me (As is Revlon, but they have sales often) so I'm never normally leaning towards Loreal, though I do love their products and am always impressed with what I try from them, and this mascara was no different.

I wanted to try this mascara ever since watching PiinkSparkles' review and fell in love with it.

How about I just tell you about the darn thing?

This mascara is a volumising mascara intending to give big anime eyes. It has a similar intention to the Maybelline Big Eye's collection but actually achieves the effect. I find that the mascara also curls your lashes as you apply it too. Heres a photo of my eye with one coat of the mascara - which I feel is all you need:

I love the look of the mascara, I love the overall effect.

The brush also has a cone effect, Starting smaller at the end, and becoming bigger. I find this easier to apply my mascara and it gets all the lashes no problem.

But the only thing I do not like about it is the fact that it is a bendable 360 degree brush. I cannot stand bendy brushes. I find them easier to make a mess with. But however, I did try it, and felt it did not annoy me as much as the Maybelline one I tried did. Maybe I've grown up with how I use my mascara or something but it was easier.

The mascara also claims to be flake free, which I am yet to see as I'm only half an hour into wearing the product.

I really honestly love this mascara and if it came on sale again, I might go back and buy a backup. Infact I might go back to another Priceline and buy one while it is still on sale.

This mascara I give a 5/5 stars and would really reccomend to anyone who wants to try a new mascara.

Check out my first impressions: Click (Still processing at this moment.)

Go buy yourself one!

Keep Smiling,

xobrontie

Essence Eyeliner Pen Review

Hey Guys,

So I always have an issue finding the right eyeliner pen, don't know why but its difficult for me. They are either too thick, too thin, too dry or too runny. And I think I have found the right one for now.

I purchased the Essence Eyeliner Pen along with their Lash Princess as they came in a combo pack for the same price as the mascara ($5.45 or something) and I was like "Eh stuff it lets try it". I had no expectations for it. But when I tried it, I was amazed.

First off, the pen is so easy to use and to line your lash line with. Its a buildable product so you can easily make it thin or thick. I make it inbetween because thats how I personally like it. Its also very precise the end.

The eyeliner pen dries reasonably fast which is a good thing I think, so if you muck it up you don't have to wait ages for it to dry.

It is long lasting and doesn't fade during the day time. Which is always a bonus.

It doesn't smudge at all. I've never had an issue with smudging.

I give this eyeliner a 5/5 stars and would for sure buy again.

Keep Smiling,

xobrontie

Review: Essence Lash Princess Mascara

Hey Guys,

Today I have another review of another mascara. This one in particular is a current favourite of mine and I am loving it so much.

The mascara is by Essence, and I know, not all Essence products are the best because they are so cheap, but this mascara is worth the price. I'd probably actually pay more for it to be quite honest.

It is a volumzing mascara, but not too volumizing. Its the perfect amount in my opinion. Its also so easy to apply.

It dries really fast which is a good thing, if you are prone to making a mess like me.

It is harder to use on the bottom lashes because of the curved wand but you probably could try to coat  them.

Like i said before this mascara is amazing, I'd give it 4/5 stars and I would repurchase in a heartbeat.

I would suggest you to try this mascara as I think it is wonderful.

Keep Smiling,

xobrontie

Quick Haul Post

Hey Guys,

So I wasn't going to post today, but I thought, I haven't shared my latest You Tube video with you all yet. So here it is.

It includes some finds I found at Target, Colette by Colette Hayman, Color Pop and I think there may be some Lush in it too!!

So go give it a watch and enjoy!!

I will see you all tomorrow with another review - I have a lot coming up!

Review: Maybelline - The Falsies; Big Eyes Mascara

Hey Guys,

So this mascara to me was a bit of a hit and miss. I love it, yet hate it at the same time.

Lets get onto the details:

So this mascara is a dual ended mascara having 2 sides. One side for your top lashes, the bottom for the lower lashes.

With it having 2 ends this made it difficult for me to use and made my application very messy.

I found it easier to apply it on the lower lashes than on the top lashes. So currently I am using it for that reason alone.



This is a volumizing mascara. Not a lengthening one. As my lashes became more spidery when I applied it. I'm normally not picky if it is lengthening or volumizing I normally don't care, but I hated the way my lashes looked.

The top brush is bigger and thicker, and the lower brush is smaller and thinner making it easier to apply.

This mascara is another one from the Falsies line. Which I normally am a fan of.

I wasn't too impressed and I feel as if Maybelline are going downhill a bit. I'm kinda leaning towards Rimmel a bit again. Step it up, team!

I give this mascara a 2.5 out of 5 stars and would not repurchase again.

Have you tried this mascara?

Keep Smiling,

xobrontie

REVIEW: Shaaanxo x Color Pop Eye Shadows

Hey Guys,

Been a while again, I know. I haven't been motivated much to do much blogging but its slowly coming back to me.

Today I bring to you my review on Shaaanxo and Color (Excuse me if I call it by 'Colour' Pop as I am Australian.) Pop in their mini collaboration.

Shannon teamed up with Color Pop to create 4 eyeshadows and when I heard the cost was only $20 I was so on board.

Color Pop is well known as a brand that creates unique eyeshadows. They go from creme to powder format and I find that they do not smudge either. Their shadows are called super shock shadows.

For those who don't know, Shannon is (my idol) a You Tuber from New Zealand with over 1.6 million subscribers. I've followed her since she had only 600k Subbies and she is just unique and has taught me a lot of things I didn't know about make up. and made my obsession worse.





Here are the shadows, in order on my hand:

XO: A Shimmery Champagne Shadow

Selfie: A Matte Chocolate Brown

Deluxe: A shimmery Dark Brown

Rebel: A Kahki Green Matte Shadow



Have you got any Color Pop Shadows? What do you think of them?

Eyeshadows are $5US each. Can be bought from www.colorpop.com

Keep Smiling,

xobrontie