Haul: ColourPop, MAC, OzSale.

I haven't bought much makeup since my last Melbourne trip. Mostly because I don't feel like I need anything. But, I've been having a hard month and a bit, so I treated myself to a few things.

Also I couldn't really say no to ColourPop's Free International Shipping deal. I didn't quite spend $50USD so I bought with LipNGloss and she just paid me for hers. I don't buy from ColourPop very often, as I can't justify to spend $25 USD on just shipping, its a bit pathetic if you ask me.

LETS GET INTO THE HAUL

First ColourPop item I got is a Lippie Stix in the Matte X Formula, in the shade Cami. I haven't worn it yet, but the colour is gorgeous. Formula wise in comparison to the regular Matte formula, the regular is more of a cream finish, whereas the Matte X seems to be maybe a bit more drying, and very similar to the MAC Matte finish. Again I haven't worn it but thats what I can tell by swatching it.

 On OzSale I bought 2 Maybelline Colour Tattoo's. In the shades Lavish Lavender and Pomegranate Punk which are both not sold in Australian Stores. I honestly think I like Lavish Lavender over Pomegranate Punk, I dont know why, I just do. These both cost $6 each

 I bought 1 Ultra Satin Lip, and I love this one. Its the only Lip Product I got from ColourPop that I've worn so far. This is in the shade Frick N Frack and it does look a lot darker in photo than it does in person. We've had horrible weather here in Hobart, and what else do you do on a miserable rainy day? Blog!

 I only bought one Super Shock Shadow from ColourPop. This is I Heart This which is a metallic finish. I again haven't worn this yet, as I'm project panning some other shadows. But I do love this one!

 From MAC's Its A Strike! Collection I bought Pearlmatte Face Powder, which the Lady said its pretty much a highlighter. And its gorgeous. I've used it, and it is a very subtle pink highlight. I think its perfect for summer. This is in the shade Trophy.

 Finally - I bought Loreal's Infallible 24hr Matte Foundation. About time right! I will be filming a first impressions tomorrow and posting a review on my blog next week.

Finally, I got 2 Ultra Matte Lips. In the shade Saigon (Red) and Bumble (Mauve/Brick Shade). Saigon is in collab with Karruche (I hope I spelled that right! I don't watch her!) and it is a GORGEOUS true red. Which is exactly what I was after.

Fall Collab (FallAboutTheMermaids)

Today, I did a collab with MakeupMermaid23 (On Instagram) and a bunch of other fellow beauty enthusiasts.

Seeing as we were from all around the world, we decided to do our interpretation of an everyday fall makeup look. Heres mine.

Here are the steps I used. If I can remember exactly what I did as I did it a few days ago and forgot to write it down. But I do have a GRWM coming to my YouTube soon.

Primer: Nude by Nature Smoothing Primer (I think thats the name?)

Foundation: Maybelline Super Stay 24hr in Classic Ivory (Again, I'm not positive on shade D:)

Concealer: For redness peaking through my foundation/pimples I use Maybelline Fit Me in Fair, and for under eyes I use the Urban Decay Naked in Fair Neutral.

Powder: Under the eyes, Banana Powder by Australis (Stickered as its in Project Pan.) and for the rest of the face Maybelline Shine Free Loose Powder in Light.

Bronzer: My current favourite, Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer.

Blush: Benefit's Hervana, which is in Project Pan but not stickered.

Highlight: MAC Lightscapade

Eye Primer:  MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot

Eyes: I probably started using Salted Caramel from the Chocolate bar from Too Faced, then I think I used Milk Chocolate. Then I went in with the Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Barely Branded and went over the top with Marzipan and deepened the outter V with Triple Fudge. On the lower lash line I used a little bit of candied violet.

Waterline: Rimmel Scandaleyes in Nude

Mascara: Roller Lash by Benefit

Lips: Lined with Bound by ColourPop with Touch of Spice Matte Lipstick from Maybelline.

My face looks extremely dark and orange in this photo and I don't know why. But it wasn't like this in person. Infact I went to MAC like this and they complimented me.

Liptember Beauty Box Overview 2016

This box was simply amazing. 100% Worth the price, and the fact that all money goes towards Mental Health for Women is simply amazing. As a sufferer of various mental health issues, this is something I 100% stand by and, I always donate money to a charity when I can.

Liptember is basically where you were a lipstick each day throughout the month of September, to raise money and awareness for womens mental health. I don't participate in wearing lipstick everyday, but I have donated about $50 to the organisation.

This box was limited edition and for this month only. It cost $30 + $7.99 shipping. And its 100% worth it. Lets get into what was inside!

Life Space Broad Spectrum Probiotic Caps

I'm not one to take probiotics, but my Mum sure is. I don't know much about them apart from the fact that she is super excited to take them. RRP: $23.99

Swisse Ultiboost Hair Skin Nails Tablets

Again I'm not one to really take these kinds of things, but to promote hair growth, healthy skin and nails, I think I'm willing to give these a shot. RRP: $26.95   

 Remifemin Sleep Tablets Sample

To me, these tablets are basically like Melatonin. There is only 4 inside this sachet, but for 30 tablets its $14.99

Dr. Lewinn's Private Formula Day Cream Moisturiser

I have plenty of moisturisers and I don't need another one! So I passed this onto my Mum. This sample size is Valued at $7.99

 QV Lip Balm With SPF 30+

I don't have a lipbalm with SPF in it....I don't think. But I've been using this and I do love it! My lips feel amazing. Retails For $5.15

Healthy Care Real Paw Paw Ointment

Must admit I'm a tad dissapointed they didn't put the iconic Paw Paw in there. But oh well. I love paw paw, so many versitile uses for it. Retails for $3.99 

Sukin Oil Balancing Purifying Gel Cleanser

I'm quite excited to use this. It has charcoal in it, which I love to use. Retails For $9.95

 Dermaveen Daily Nourish Lightly Tinted Moisturiser

Again, I'll probably give this to my Mum as I have a fair bit of Moisturiser, but I did use it once and I didn't love it. Felt quite drying. RRP: $14.99   

Redwin Coconut Balm

I'm giving this to my Auntie possibly for Christmas, I don't know. I love coconut, but I prefer to use pure coconut oil. RRP: $5.99

Goat Soap

I needed soap...not necessarily goat soap though. RRP: $2.99   

 Schwarzkopf Crystal Shine Serum

I used this the other day, didn't work too well as my hair was greasy. Hoping to give it another chance. RRP: $14.99
John Frieda Intense After Colour Conditioner
I kinda wish there was a conditioner for most hair types as I don't dye my hair. But oh well. RRP: $5.66

Loreal Riche Moisture Matte Lipstick

Probably my favourite item in the box to be honest. Gorgeous colour, and it wears well.

RRP: $21.95

W7 Lipstick

Another pink, both different shades though. This one is a tad sheer which is nice. RRP: $4.99 

Maybelline Baby Lips Lip and Cheek Tint

I was going to review these but I'm just not impressed. I gave this to my sister

RRP $9.95

Rimmel 24hr Super Curler Mascara

I kinda do, but don't need another mascara right now. But I accidently opened it. Woops!

RRP $17.95 

Seven Wonders Argan Oil Dry Shampoo

Super excited to try this! RRP: $12.95

Oral B 3D White Toothpaste

RRP: $8.99 

Lady Million by Paco Robanne

Reb'L Fleur by Rihanna

W7 Nail Polish RRP: $2.99

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure RRP: $14.95

Nair Mini Wax Strips RRP: $9.95

Moxie Sleepover Pads RRP: $5.19

Moxie Regular Tampons RRP $5.17

Avene Thermal Spring Water RRP: $12.95

Klorane Oat Milk Dry Shampoo RRP: $7.99

BOX TOTAL: $258.60

 I PAID: $30.00 

NYX Intense Butter Gloss Review

With the new launch of NYX being released in Priceline stores, with a bigger range than Target has, I thought its about time to do a review on my current favourite product by them. The Intense Butter Glosses.

I have got two of the shades in this collection, in Toasted Marshmallow and Tres Leches.

These lip glosses are highly pigmented, in which you can see with the photos below.

They have a very faint, but sweet scent to them.

Its an incredible smooth application for a gloss, and it is hardly even sticky too.

I find these are great on their own, or as a lipstick topper.

Empties August 2016

Whos ready to see whats in my trash this month?!

Apart from mainly tissues, 2 boxes of those I went through.

But heres what I used up!

I used up this cheap branded nail polish remover. Wasn't my favourite. I quite like the one I'm using now though. Wouldn't repurchase this one.

 I'm throwing this out, its about half full, I just don't know how old it is and don't want to risk using it so I'm putting it in the bin. I probably won't repurchase this, as this was a sample anyway and I don't remember how I liked it.

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in Light: I used this as a light foundation as it was my actual skin colour. It was okay. I have it in light now and I do get why everyone likes it, its just not my cup of tea as the shade fair is still too dark for my liking. I may repurchase it though. I don't hate it, its just not my colour like I said.

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Ivory: Again, too dark and this is lighter than the Fit Me. It just blends straight into my foundation and doesnt brighten which is what I like. Wouldn't repurchase.

Honestly, its been a month and a half since I used this and I can't remember how I feel about this. I think I used it as an exfoliator on my face in the shower. Probably wouldn't repurchase it.

I hated this since I got it, its the NYX Skinny Mascara and it is just so DRY. I used it once, and it didn't even apply anything. So I'm binning it. Wouldn't repurchase.

 Maybelline Baby Skin Primer, used to be my favourite. Now I think it just feels nice but doesn't really do anything. I have another one which I'm trying to use up. But I won't repurchase.

 Too Face Shadow Insurance. I felt like this was pretty good, but I only used it twice, so I don't know if i love it enough to buy the full size.

This moisturiser is so old I don't want to use it so I'm binning it. Wouldn't repurchase though.

You should know by now that I do love the Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous, though I might go for a shade lighter next time as this one was slightly dark on me I noticed.

Lust Have It August 2016

This month's Lust Have It is the birthday edition. In my opinion it was a pretty good bag and I'm excited to use all of it.

I don't have my information sheet on me, but I will try to remember and find out as much information as possible about these products.

 I cannot read the brand name on this as the light is casting over the top of it, but I believe it is Baimeni(?) Its a sample serum with Hyaluronic Acidand from memory the card stated that as your skin ages, it doesn't produce as much of this acid as it should. So I am excited to use this. There was a typo on the card, which they did apologise for in email, that stated that this product was a full sized one. When its only as big as my thumb. This is actually the deluxe size sample but the full size retails for $25 which honestly, is not too bad at all.

I've tried many Bioderma products. I used to get them in my Bellabox's all the time. This one is just the plain soothing cream and from memory this was pretty basic, nothing fantastic about it at all. This is the sample 15ml size, Full size retails for around $30* (*I found a few different price points, all around the $30 price mark.)

This MannaKadar product says it is a Bronzer and Highlighter. Highlighter, yes. Bronzer, no. Its too dark for my skintone for one, and too damn shimmer to work on anyone. It makes a gorgeous eyeshadow though. Retails for $21

 This pigment by Gosh Cosmetics is gorgeous. Its a pinkish coral, and its simply stunning. Its going to be a major staple for me in the coming months. I got mine in the shade Pink Melon. I cannot find a price for this anywhere, but I think it was in the $20 range.

The item I was most excited for, Ofra Liquid Lipstick in the shade Mocha. I have always wanted to try Ofra Liquid Lipsticks, and Mocha is the perfect shade and I am too excited to wear this. Retails for $27AUD

August Favourites 2016

Its that time again, though this month I don't have many favourite items as I have been sick and didn't wear much makeup.

Why didn't I buy this palette sooner is my question. I love the Too Faced Chocolate Bar so much and when I go back to Melbourne in October I'll probably buy the Bon Bons palette. I will have a whole review coming on this palette soon, but you should all know about it by now.

This concealer is probably the best one I've come across. Its the perfect shade and it blends easy and doesnt crease during the day.

Since I got this, everyday I've worn makeup, I've had this on my face. I knew I'd love it and I do. Its Mac's Mineralise Skin Finish in Lightscapade.

Kawaii Box July 2016

Its almost the end of August, I know. The box came a little late this month because I had some payment issues. But thats all sorted now, I hope. But heres what came in this months box!

An adorable comb. Don't think I'd use it often though as I usually don't comb my thick mess.

A cute plush keychain. I can't remember what its meant to be though, a cat?

A pill case, which was very handy as I was packing for my Melbourne trip when this arrived.

A jump rope, which I won't be using at all, I havent used a jump rope in years.

 A card holder, which I was going to use, then I didn't end up using it.

Snacks! the Caramel Corn you can get from Daiso and it is yummo! The other I think is sour?

 Some 3D Stickers and Gems. So cute! Cannot wait to use them.

A pusheen sleep mask which sadly doesn't fit my round head.