Showing posts with label rimmel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rimmel. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

VALENTINES MAKEUP


~ VALENTINE'S DAY MAKE-UP!

With the day of love just two short days away I figured my Valentine's Day themed
week wouldn't be complete without at least one make-up inspo post!

So here goes!

Products used to create my face...

BASE
Nothing looks quite as good without a perfect base.
This is probably the most important part of my whole look.
If your skin looks great, then everything else is just icing on the cake!

EYES
Bloom Liquid Liner in Black
The eyes are the window to your soul. So make them bright, awake and sparkling!
I love lots of lashes, a wing for a bit of drama and sass and natural tones to enhance
and bring out my dark eyes.

LIPS
Love me a barbie pink pout! My fav lip look! :)

NAILS
Can't go wrong with a good old classic red!
I'm loving this one, just look how shiny it is without a top coat!

So there you have it! A simple, little bit glam make-up look for Valentine's Day!
Weather you're going to be spending it with your other half, friends, kids or even your pet! 
I hope everyone has the chance to show the ones we love how much they mean to us. xx
Do you like to glam it up for V'Day?

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*Not sponsored
*Some of these products may have been sent to me for consideration/review.
*Some affiliate links may be used. (Thank you for supporting my blog!)

Monday, January 12, 2015

DECEMBER FAVOURITES


~ DECEMBER FAVOURITES ~
2014!


Nails! 
Fuse gelnamel in 'Gone Fission'
This is one of the prettiest pink glitter polishes I've tried. Tie that in with the fact that it has a
gel finish and you have yourself a double whammy! I love that the glitter appears to be rainbow
coloured too so it looks extra sparkly!

Fing'rs Heart 2 Heart Glitter Nail Art
Anyone who is glitter obsessed and who likes to dabble in nail art will love these cute little
tubes! They make such a pretty statement nail which is what I love using these for in particular.
Stay tuned for some nail arty posts coming soon using these! 

Face/Body!
Lush 'So White' Shower Gel
Ok, so this looks, smells and feels gorgeous! It has a subtle shimmer throughout it and contains
apple infusion, rose water, bergamot and neroil oils which combined make a luxurious mix!
I love to use this both in the shower or bath!

Sukin Facial Moisturiser
This is a moisturiser you can count on to use any time of the year, day and night!
It just always feels good, no matter what mood my skin is in! I also like to use this every now
and again on my knees which can sometimes get quite dry and it softens them up beautifully!

I am obsessed with facial and body oils at the moment and bonus points if it has a dropper!
Makes it all that more fancy and I love using the product in this manner. I like to use this both
morning and night before applying my Sukin Facial Moisturiser as it makes my tired skin appear
less puffy in the morning and relaxes it at night.

Makeup!
MAC Objects Of Affection Nude + Red Lip Gloss Set
Luck was clearly on my side when I was fortunate enough to win this divine foursome
from the super generous and gorgeous Hailey from 'The Beauty In Life'. If you don't already follow and read her blog, you are seriously missing out!! She has a raw, honest and funny as heck way
 of writing which I can't get enough of! Her posts always make me smile, laugh and 
nod in agreement, as I can relate to her in many ways. #bloglove

Maybelline Color Whisper in 'Oh La Lilac'
After receiving this in my Girlfriend edition of 'The Parcel' I have been using this non stop!
It just gives a slight, almost Barbie like tint of colour to my lips which I love, without looking
too plastic. It's like a nude pink is that makes any kind of sense?! Gah, I just adore it!!

Maybelline Color Tattoo in 'Barely Branded'
I picked this up not that long ago when Coles had Maybelline at half price because I was
sick of hearing how amazing this shade was everywhere I turned and wanted to see for myself!
Turns out everyone had good reason to go on and on about it because it is the bomb dot com
people! Well and truly! It is the perfect eyebrow and cheek highlighter and even works incredibly
well as an eyeshadow base and inner corner eye brightener. Go get it!!!

Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in 'Blackest Black'
Also picked up this for half price and now I've been using it I would happily pay the full
price because it is awesome! Believe it or not, this is my first experience with a gel liner.
Yep, I was a gel liner virgin until recently having been so comfortable in my relationship with
good old trusty liquid, I needed to step out of my comfort zone and see what all the fuss was about.
So fun to work with and hasn't shown signs of drying out, so hopefully this will last until I use
it all up!

Yep, another Maybelline product! Whoops, I honestly really just love their products!
They just seem to never fail me. This one was recently sent to me to review from Beautyheaven
and despite hearing a lot of dislike around it, I can't see what the big problem with it is.
Works like a dream for me on my skin. Makes everything look smooth, matte and flawless.

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Foundation in '#102 Light Nude'
Before trialling the Dream Wonder, I was using this baby a lot and it's pretty great!
It doesn't give flawless coverage, however it does a good job to use for an everyday foundation.
The colour match is perfect for my skin and it lasts from early in the morning till late at night
without the need to touch up. Has a dewy finish and a nice pump which makes it super easy to
use as I am constantly applying my makeup in the car whenever we go out somewhere as it is
my way of multi-tasking. So with the kids strapped in the back seat, I am free for a while
to put my 'face' on in peace! ;)

This is perfect for the everyday eye and so handy because all the shades I need are all in one place!
They are also great if you want to make your look more intense as they are easy to build the 
shades up to make them appear more bold and smokey! I have especially been enjoying a new
to me technique of applying the bottom shadow to line around my eyes. It makes your eyes
appear more defined, yet still totally appropriate for your simple, everyday look.

Do we have any of the same favs?
Let me know yours below! :)


Let's follow each other! 

*Not sponsored
*Some of the products mentioned have been sent to me for review or by pr companies
*All photos & opinions are all my own



Tuesday, September 9, 2014

APOCOLIPS


~ Rimmel London ~


Apocolips! 

These lip lacquers have been around for a while now and have remained
a firm favourite in my collection so it makes sense to me to want to blog
about them! 

As a member of Beautyheaven's video trial team, last year I was given the
opportunity to try out the whole range and create a video review which
I'd love for you to check out at the end of this post! ;)

The vast range of shades available is I have to say, perfect!
Seriously, there is a shade for every occasion and one to suit just about
everyone! They are super glossy, yet are as pigmented as they come &
just as vital when it comes to the perfect lipstick, they stay on your lips!

I love them all, but to break it down, here are the shades in my order of preference!

Apocalyptic
Nova
Stellar
Stargazer
Celestial
Solstice
Nude Eclipse
Phenomenon



Watch My Video Review Below!

What's your favourite shade?
Missed yesterday's post? 

Have you entered my GIVEAWAY? 

Let's follow each other! 

* These products were kindly sent to me for review
* All opinions & photographs are my own

Sunday, September 7, 2014

BEAUTYHEAVEN TOP 100




If you're ever stuck for beauty inspo, gossip, general advice, how tos or just want
to meet like minded beauty obsessed peeps who don't mind chatting away with you
for about 3 hours about the best smelling scrubs or where to buy the latest Naked
palette, whereas anyone in the real world would think you're nuts or totally crazy,
but the super friendly folk over at Beautyheaven understand, are totally supportive
of your beauty addictions and full of useful advice because, well we are all hanging
out there for the same reasons. We live, breathe and sometimes eat beauty!
(admit it, you lick your lips about thousand times over & over whenever you wear
that yummo lip Smacker! Right? Right!)

Sooo, weather you're a complete beauty buff or just a beginner (nothing wrong
with that, we all started somewhere!) Beautyheaven's brand new 2014 
compiled list of the top 100 beauty products as reviewed by its very own members,
who are just regular people like you and me who have tried and tested these 
products and written down their thoughts, opinions and experiences for others
to read to make it easier to find out exactly what others think of a product before
making a purchase and handing over your hard earned dosh!

Below I share with you some of my favourites from the top 100 list of 2014!

You can see what else made the top 100 here!

Did any of your fav products top the list?
Missed my last post? 

Have you entered my GIVEAWAY? 

Let's follow each other! 

* Not sponsored! 

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

FOTD


~ Face Of The Day ~

FOTD

...Simple/Natural/Everyday Look...

The Products!

 Face Of Australia Face Base Primer
Maybelline Superstay Better Skin Foundation in Light Beige
Kora Organics Day & Night Cream
NYX Eyeshadow Base in Pearl (CULT FAVOURITE!)
The Balm Blush in Argyle
Max Factor Eyeshadow in Auburn Envy
Face Of Australia Liquid Eyeliner in Black
L'Oréal Contour Khol Eyeliner in Iced Chesnut (used on eyebrows)
ModelCo Fat Lash Mascara
Lush Popcorn Lip Scrub
Maybelline Baby Lips in Protecting Berry
Rimmel Apocolips in Nova


~ Face ~


~ Eyes ~


~ Lips ~


What is your everyday go to look like?
Natural or more bold?

Love Candy! 
xo

Missed yesterday's post? 

Have you entered my GIVEAWAY? 

Let's follow each other! 

* Not sponsored! 

Sunday, July 13, 2014

GIVEAWAY (CLOSED!)

CLOSED!

( Big congratulations to the lucky winner - peanut881! )

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~ GIVEAWAY ~

Celebrating 1k on Instagram! 

!!! Get Excited !!!



PRIZE!

x1 John Frieda Precision Foam Colour (Winners choice of either Medium Chocolate Brown OR Dark Natural Blonde)
Bondi Sands Self Tanning Lotion in Dark 200ml
Nivea Pure & Natural Body Lotion Normal to Dry Skin 400ml
Rimmel London Volume Flash Scandaleyes Mascara 
Veet Wax Strips x20 Pack
Levente Ultra Sheer Knee High Stocking in Naturel (One Sizs)
Dove Colour Radiance Shampoo 300ml
Dove Colour Radiance Conditioner 300ml
Nailene So Natural Everyday French (Short Beige)
Olay Revitalising Hydration Cream 14g
Asop Pure Mineral Lip Pencil in 'Three' (Medium Rose Pink Shade)
Neutrogena Naturals Fresh Cleansing + Makeup Remover 177ml
Clearasil Vitamins & Extracts Daily Face Wash 150ml
Estee Lauder Eyeshadow Quad  (No applicator)
ChiChi Loose Eyeshadow Pigment (Pinky/Copper/Bronze Shade)

RULES!

#1) You must be following me on Instagram @candyfairy
Repost this image on Instagram and use #candyfairy1kgiveaway & #giveaway
with your entry so I can find it.
#2) Please follow my blog too!
(Either on GFC or Bloglovin you get a total of 10 bonus entries if you follow me on both!)
#3) Australia only. Sorry not international as it is all quite heavy and would cost me 
a motherload to send overseas. 
I may do another giveaway in the future that's for everyone
though so don't be too disheartened!  :)
#4) Winner will be sent everything in the photo above.
(Excluding both hair dyes. Winner is to choose preferred shade!)
All products are brand new & un-used!
#5) Winner will be chosen randomly out of a bucket full of all
valid entries names by my 3 year old daughter! :)
#6) I will contact the winner within 24hrs from the end date.
My son's first birthday! 27th September 2014 at 11:59pm AEST. 
#7) If I don't hear from the winner with in 5 days a new winner will be drawn.

EARN BONUS ENTRIES!
(get your name into that bucket a lot more times!)

Share this giveaway on Facebook = 2 entries
Share this giveaway on Twitter = 2 entries
Share this giveaway on Pinterest = 2 entries
Share this giveaway on Google+ = 2 entries
Share this giveaway on your blog! = 10 entries
(Either as a blog entry or as a clickable link using the giveaway photo above!)

Share max once a day per social media outlet!
Please don't spam as it just annoys everyone!
All shares must not be deleted until the end of the giveaway 
and after the winner has been announced to be counted as valid entries!
Each share earns you 2 extra entries!

Make sure to use the hashtags #candyfairy1kgiveaway & #giveaway

Follow me on GFC = 5 entries
Follow me on Bloglovin = 5 entries
Follow me on Facebook = 5 entries
Follow me on Twitter = 5 entries
Follow me on Youtube = 5 entries
(Giveaway at 1k on my channel too! Almost there, so make sure
you're subscribed!)
Follow me on Pinterest = 5 entries

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMONS BELOW IF YOU'VE COMPLETED
ANY BONUS ENTRIES SO I CAN CHECK AND GET YOUR NAMES COUNTED!
THANK YOU!
:)

Phew!
There, my very first giveaway!
I think I've covered it all.
If there's anything I've forgotten or if you have any questions
please just ask/ let me know below!

Thank you to all of my current readers and followers, I truly appreciate
every single one of you! My blog has only been around a few months and
already you have shown me so much support and love.

Have fun & good luck!

Love Candy! 
xo

Let's follow each other! 


*Not sponsored! 

Monday, May 26, 2014

How Do These Beautiful BB Creams Compare?


As you can see, I am a big fan of BB (Beauty Balm) Creams! 
This trend seemed to have exploded into the market over the past few years and I am guilty as charged of being sacked into the craze.
I have tried many of them and these are just some of my favourites from a few brands I truly love and believe deliver premium results.

I recently wrote a whole blog post dedicated to the L'Oréal Nude Magique BB Cream.
If you're curious to see my before and after pix and thoughts on that, you can check it out here.

ChiChi Super BB Cream in Light
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I absolutely adore the ChiChi brand. Their products are so much fun and this one is no exception.  The smell makes my skin subtly perfumed without irritating my senses. The packaging is my favourite out of all my BB Creams and the coverage is amazing! 


I love this more so in the warmer months as it's actually a bit dark for my
natural skin tone. It has a reasonable amount of SPF which I really appreciate 
in a face product, especially if I'm wearing it when the sun it at its harshest.
Watch my review for this BB Cream below!

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Maybelline was one of the first brands of makeup I ever bought and wore growing up and it has always remained a firm favourite.  I love the Tiffany Blue shade on the packaging and the fact that it contains 2% Salicylic Acid which aids in preventing and treating acne prone skin is a major plus to me because that is exactly what my skin is. 

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This was the first BB Cream I ever tried and it still remains a firm favourite.
The colour blends into my natural shade flawlessly and it looks so natural and feels light and moisturizing on my skin.

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I love to wear this on days I know I'm going to be in a lot of photos or if I'm filming a video. As the title states, it really does transform your skin to be photoready all day long. It stops that annoying, unflattering shine I often get on my face throughout the day, especially when it is hot. It completely conceales minor skin flaws including redness and fine lines. I love this and highly recommend it. 

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I love Bobby Brown,  as a premium brand, their products are totally lost worthy and I only own a precious few, but with this BB Cream,  I don't feel like it delivers as well as it should, especially for the steep price. The SPF factor is brilliant, but the coverage is not very good in my opinion. 

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I feel like this BB Cream received a lot of negative reviews when it was first released, and I'm unsure why. I have been very pleased with the appearance of my skin when using this and the pump dispense is awesome, although you only need about half the amount it puts out, so you only need to press the pump down about half way. The only downside I found was the light shade was actually quite dark. Mixed with a lighter foundation, concealer, sunscreen or moisturiser though, it lightens it up nicely and works well.

Watch my review below!


Do you have a favourite BB Cream? 
Do you wear foundation more or combine both?


Have a beautiful day!
Be sure to come back tomorrow for a fresh new post!

xo

In the meantime you can catch up with me below!


Love Candy!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

I Heart Fall Tag!





1. 
What's your favourite Autumn lipstick?
There are so many fantastic shades to choose from, 
even in my collection I couldn't narrow it down to only one. 
So here are my top 7! :)

Left to right

Mirenesse Lip Bomb
Napoleon Perdis DeVine Goddess in Selene
L'Oréal Paris Infaillabel in Violet Parfait
Revlon Lip Butter in Brown Sugar
Rimmel Apocolips in Stargazer
Shiseido in Perfect Rouge
L'Oréal Paris Infaillabel in Framboise


2. 
What's your favourite Autumn trend?
I love boots with different style socks and leggings paired with an oversized jumper or warm top.
It looks so chic, yet is so comfortable and effortless and looks great on everyone!

3. 
What's your favourite Autumn candle?
I don't like to burn candles often just because it isn't safe with little ones running around.
So I don't own many. I do love fresh, rainforest, 
tropical scented ones though for the wet season.

4. 
Do you have any Autumn traditions?
I don't think so.... no.

5. 
What's your favourite thing about Autumn?
Here in Australia, I really welcome the cooler weather after the usual scorching Summer!

6.
What's your favourite clothing item for Autumn?
Whatever is going to keep me warm, looking good comes second! Well most of the time, it depends how cold it is! 

7. 
Favourite Autumn nail polish?

When it comes to cosmetics and makeup, 
I obviously can't make up my mind, so here are my top 7!
Left to right

OPI in Just Spotted The Lizard
Butter London in Yummy Mummy
BYS in Euphoria
Revlon Dark Pleasures in Lustre Bistre
Sally Hansen Magnetic in Kinetic Copper
Sally Hansen in Midnight in NY
OPI in The Living Daylights

8. 
Favourite Autumn beverage?
I will drink this all year round, but as it starts to get a bit chilly, 
I can't go past a nice, hot, white, chocolate 
mocha with loads of foam! YUM! :)


9. 
Favourite Autumn snack?

Bring on the hot chicken, noodle, veggie, pumpkin and tomato soaps!
I love mine with toasty bread and loads of butter. 
So good!

10.
 Which celebrity inspires you most in Autumn?

In terms of fashion and style? 
I would have to go to Miranda Kerr or inspiration. 
She always pulls off the most amazing outfits that don't look
 completely out of reach to the average girl.


I tag everyone & let me know so I can check out your tag post too! :)

Monday, March 31, 2014

March 2014 Favourites!



Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Scrub
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This stuff smells amazingly, beautifully refreshing first thing in the morning! 
I can't get enough of the citrus scent. It's so, so nice. The formula is a grainy, golden, shimmery yellow which gently exfoliates your skin with caffeine, lemon and papaya.
Has been keeping my skin completely clear and feeling soft, smooth and clean.

MOR Sugar Rose Tiger Lily Salt & Sugar Body Scrub
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There is nothing I love more than a good all over body scrub either in the shower or bath. It makes me feel super clean and refreshed. I feel like my skin easily builds up dead skin cells, so I like to exfoliate almost every night. I have only just started to use this, but already it is a firm favourite.  I LOVE MOR products, they are always so beautiful, almost too good to use. The magenta colour of this tub is adorable and the gold label makes it appear royal. :) I'm sure I don't need to tell you how amazing the scent is. It is like a huge bunch if perfume scented flowers. Loveeeee!  ♡

Rimmel London Apocolips Lip Lacquer in Stellar
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As you can see, this is the moist amazing, bright, moist shade. I love wearing this everyday or night if on the rare occasion I get to go out. It just brightens up my whole face, makes me look more human, less tired and alive!

Napoleon Perdis DeVine Goddess Lipstick in Serene
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First off, I love the packaging of this. It's so different and I love how it is clear and acrylic.  The shade is something totally wild, daring and on trend as purple lips are very hot right now.  I feel like this shade really suits my dark eyes and dark hair too.

Bondi Sands Summer Bronze Instant Tan
Light/Medium
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I was lucky enough to win a whole collection of Bondi Sands goodies not long ago and have been having a lot of fun playing with and trying them out this past month.
I'm loving this product in particular because it is a wash off formula. Meaning at the end of the day I can just wash off the tan in the shower and start fresh the following day. It dries quickly and isn't messy. It doesn't streak and applied evenly and looks so natural. I'm really impressed!

MAC Mineralize Concealer in NW20
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I am a big lover of MAC. I think their products are top notch, but sadly as they're so over priced here in Australia,  I only own a precious few of their products.
This is one of those products. I was actually very fortunate to receive this in my Blogstar prize pack.  It is a product I had wanted for ages and it is the perfect shade for my skin thankfully. It does a flawless job at concealing any dark circles and aids in contouring to a T. I would love to eventually splurge on the matching foundation and powder. I've heard mixed reviews about them, but would love to try them out for myself. 

Max Factor Eyeshadow in Auburn Envy
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This was included in one of my recent posts about what I keep in my makeup bag. 
I use this pretty much daily as the shade is so perfect for everyday wear and can also be build up for a more dramatic night look. It doesn't crease and is such a stunning colour.

OPI Nail Polish in Mod About You
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This is my 'Go To' nail polish. The colour is so classic and classy.
I adore it. It girlie,  yet subtle and works well when doing a at home french mani or pedi and dries quickly too.

Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Daily Rinse Off Treatment
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I trialed and reviewed this as part of Beautyheaven's trial team this past month and I have to say, it has made a noticeable difference to my hairs appearance and texture.


What were your beauty favs for March?



 CandyFairy