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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

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Primer

Maybelline Dream Wonder Foundation

Maybelline Super Stay Concealer

Physicians Formula Bronze Booster

Benefit Benefit

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

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Branded

Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Black

Bloom Liquid Liner in Black

Maybelline Big Eyes Waterproof Mascara in Black

Maybelline Brow Drama Mascara in Dark Brown

Coastal Scents Eye Shadow Palette Sampler

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

Australis Velourlips Matte Lip Colour in HO-CHEE-MIN

Maybelline Electro Pop Baby Lips Balm in 'Pink Shock'

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

NAILS

Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer in 'Keep Up The Flame'

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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Just 2 days to goooo!!

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

~ 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?

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* These products were kindly sent to me for review

* All opinions & photographs are my own

Sunday, September 7, 2014

BEAUTYHEAVEN TOP 100

http://www.beautyheaven.com.au

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?

Lighting Update!

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Ending soon!

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* 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

Maybelline Superstay Concealer in Ivory

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!

Missed yesterday's post?

Skin Doctors Younger Hands

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Sunday, July 13, 2014

CLOSED!

( Big congratulations to the lucky winner - peanut881! )

-----

~ 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!

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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

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!

Rimmel London BB Cream in Medium

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!

Maybelline NY Dream Pure BB Cream in Light

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.

Garnier BB Cream in Light

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.

Revlon Photoready BB Cream

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.

Bobby Brown BB Cream

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.

L'Oréal Revitalift Total Repair BB Cream in Light

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!

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

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

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! :)

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

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

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

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!

Watch My Rimmel London Apocolips Lip Lacquer Review Here!

Napoleon Perdis DeVine Goddess Lipstick in Serene

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

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

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

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.

What's In My Makeup Bag Blog Post!

OPI Nail Polish in Mod About You

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

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.

Watch My Pantene Ice Shine Range Video Review!

My Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Dedicated Blog Post!

What were your beauty favs for March?

♥ CandyFairy

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Battle Of The Red Lipsticks!

Who doesn't love a classic red lip. It's classy, timeless and looks totally sexy on any woman. But with so many brands out there providing us with so many similar choices, it's enough to make me wonder. Is there a perfect red lipstick? And if so, what is it?

Today i am going to share just some of my Favourites in my collection. You can never have too many right?

Top (Left to Right)

Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple

Rimmel Kate Moss in Kiss Of Life

Maybelline NY in Cherry Candy

Bottom (Left to Right)

L'Oréal Color Riche in Red Passion

Shiseido in Perfect Rouge/Rouge Parfait

Mirinesse Lip Bomb in (Couldn't find a shade name)

Other classic and timeless red things I love...

Hearts!

What can I say, I'm a romantic. I love love and all that goes with it.

Heels!

Every wardrobe wouldn't be complete without a pair of red heels!

If nothing fits, you're having a fat day or just feeling plain blah, then pop your lil peepers into a pair of these to instantly look and feel sexy! A bonus is shoes always fit! (Well usually!)

Flowers!

There's something special about flowers. Especially red ones. If someone gives you red flowers, you know they're feeling something special towards you.

They always smell amazing and are simply classic!

Strawberries!

Yuuuum!

Sweet, healthy, packed full of vitamin C and a natural teeth whitener.

Win, win, win!

Oh no! I'm all out! Off to the shops I must go! :)

Which of mine is your favourite?

I'm having a difficult time deciding which I like best! #firstworldbeautyproblems

Have you found THE coveted perfect red lippy? Do share! :)

♥ CandyFairy

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

What's In My Everyday Makeup Bag!

I know my fellow beauty lovers out there won't judge me for hoarding around so many essential everyday beauty products, so all you others out there, don't judge me, I need the, all, everyday, no seriously! ;)

So if you're keen to delve in, grab a coffee or tea or beverage and snack of your choice, ignore any distractions and get comfy, this is going to be a lengthy post!

Somehow I manage to fit all of my day to day makeup in this tiny little Sally Hansen bag I was actually lucky enough to win off their Facebook page last year with some of their nail polish. A skill many clever, beautiful women know how to master. Right ladies? ;)