Friday, December 30, 2016

CINCH FACE CHEAT


CINCH

Face Cheat Moisturiser + Glow

Review!


Being a stay at home mum you might think I have all the time in the world to sit down and conduct
my morning skincare routine, right? Wrong!! Oh how so, so wrong you are!

Let me explain...  (fellow Mummy's I know you feel me!) Picture this - Finally fall into bed after a
long day of day to day activities, chasing around two kids under five. Getting around 6-7 hours of
broken sleep after getting up 3-4 times putting said kids back into their own beds, (since they seem
to think ours is so much cosier) then waking up abruptly again at around 6am with them both
crawling, jumping, kicking or fighting all over us. Either that or they're asking for food/drink/phone/
TV, etc, etc!!

Needless to say getting up to conduct a nice relaxing skincare routine of a bunch of lovely products is
the last thing on my mind at 6am! Once I have the kids sorted and happy. I then stumble into the
shower, fantasise about how good my morning coffee is going to be, throw some clothes on and then
maybe, MAYBE, if the stars are all alined and it's a good day I'll delve into my beauty stash and have
a good little play!



Lately, the newest product I have been playing with and having a fun time trying is this Cinch Face
Cheat which is basically one of those cool time saving multi use products which acts as a daily
moisturiser, primer, illuminator and hydrating mist all in one!

The lightly fragranced formula is almost a translucent white which once sprayed onto the skin (I find
just one spray held half an arms length away from my face is enough) is non greasy and feels close to
that of any regular facial primer once dry, only more liquid-y when wet. It seems to have that smooth
feeling to the skin, therefore providing an even base for applying makeup.

Free from those nasties everybody is trying to avoid when it comes to skincare and makeup products
such as - Preservatives, Parabens, Synthetic Fragrance, Mineral Oil, Sulphate Detergents and Urea.

Cinch actually contains a super powerful ingredient called Superox-C which comes from the Kakadu
Plum tree and contains vitamin C which helps the skin stay healthy and strong by slowing down
collagen deterioration, keeping the skin hydrated and therefore also slowing down the appearance of
fine lines and ageing.


I should also mention Cinch Face Cheat is vegan friendly, cruelty free and Aussie made!!

The super generous 100ml pump bottle will last you yonks and you can pick this up at your local
Priceline for current RRP $39.95 - CLICK TO SHOP!

OR - Buy online directly from the Cinch website & receive 15% off your first order using the
code WELCOME at the checkout. You can also have your order shipped FREE if you stock up
and purchase 3 or more of this product. - CLICK TO SHOP!

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How do you cheat or cut corners? Let me know your secrets & tips below!!

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*These products were kindly been gifted to me for consideration/review
*All photographs & video are my own work & my opinions are all 100% honest & all my own

Monday, December 19, 2016

LAST MINUTE XMAS SHOP!


JUST 5 SLEEPS TO GO...

LAST MINUTE GIFTS!

So by now if you're anything like me you might be beginning to panic at how quickly Christmas day
is approaching and how little time left there is to organise all the gifts!

Let me help you out with a few more gift ideas which I think would make perfect last minute gifts if 
you need something for someone like a work colleague, family member, friend or if you're just after 
a few extra things to fill all those stockings!

Make Haircare Gift Packs!

These come not only in the 'Blonde' variation above, you can also pick up the Make Voluminous Gift
Set, Vibrant Gift Set, Hydrated Gift Set and Soft Gift set. Take your pick, they are all trio packs great
for the hair obsessed! Each retail for $39.95 apart from the 'Soft Gift Set' which is $42.95
Available from Chemist Warehouse both in store and online.



Trilogy Bare Faced Beauty Gift Bag!

Handy for this time of the year when so many of us are going away on long or short trips interstate or
overseas. Contains a 20ml Hydrating Mist Toner for those long haul flights, a 5ml Rosehip Oil
Antioxidant+ dropper bottle for whenever you feel the need when you're on your relaxing break. 
There is also a mini 10ml Make-Up Be Gone Cleansing Balm which is great for removing all that
makeup from all those festive celebrations, get togethers and parties!

Valued at $26.95 you can pick this one up for just $24.95

Summer Salt Body Products!

I must not be the only person to have noticed, particularly over the past year or so how many up and
coming Australian, natural, cruelty free and vegan beauty brands have emerged and are quickly
becoming the preferred products amongst not only the beauty communities online, but also just your
every day person too and for good reason!

Although I'll try and use pretty much anything beauty related, I can't ignore it when great brands like
this come my way and I feel much better about myself when I use them. 

Nourishing White Clay Masque - $20.00 (Comes with applicator brush & spoon pictured)

Vani-T Summer Tanning Products!

Yet another Australian, cruelty free and eco friendly brand is the glamours Vani-T who are all about
that natural looking chocolate fake bake! All of their products are presented in their signature hot
pink and diamond colours with their vegan makeup brushes and mineral makeup products housed 
with stunning crystals inside the packaging! You can read up my full review on Vani-T here!


e.l.f Cosmetic Gift Sets!

These are great because 1 - They are boxed and easy to wrap. 2 - They are under $20 each and 
3 - They come in a great variety of combos! 

Going along with my un-intentional theme here of Aussie brands, this is yet another! So why not
go ahead and support your fellow Aussie! Most e.l.f cosmetics are vegan and as a company they do
not test on animals, which I am so happy about and more than happy to support such a brand!

You can find e.l.f cosmetics at most K-Mart stores and selected pharmacies Australia wide. To check
to see if there is a store that stocks e.l.f near you be sure to check their website!



Mermaid Julisa & Gold Leaf Artisan Chocolates!

Ok, now you better pay attention if you want to take advantage of this delicious deal because it ends
TODAY at 11:59pm AEST!

Get yourself a FREE Vegan Pyramid Twin Box from Gold Leaf Artisan Chocolates (pictured below)
 when you purchase any gift set of Mermaid Julisa 5 free nail polishes! Who wouldn't love nail polish AND chocolate with each garnished with 24k gold I might add!! So glamorous, not to mention 
delicious!


Do you need to do any last minute Christmas shopping?
Do any of these gift sets appeal to you?

What are you hoping for for Christmas this year?

Let's follow each other! 

*These products were kindly been gifted to me for consideration/review
*All photographs & video are my own work & my opinions are all 100% honest & all my own

Friday, December 16, 2016

STOCKING FILLERS


12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

STOCKING FILLERS


Glammar Tangle Tie Packs of 3!
The evolution of hair elastics has evolved and now we have these colourful plastic kind. They are
great because they are snag free and don't leave that annoying hair elastic kink once you take you
hair out. They come in packs of 3 in a great range of colours including pink, white, blue, orange,
yellow, brown, clear and turquoise. SHOP! - $2.00

 Real Techniques x6 Miracle Makeup Sponge Pack!
I already mentioned these in my Teen Gift Guide article which you can read over here. I think they
also fit perfectly well into this category as stocking fillers because they're that good stocking kind of
size and easy to wrap shape. This is also one of those gifts that most women would love but not
necessarily have in their collection of makeup tools. These are so versatile and will have you
applying your makeup like a pro in no time! SHOP! - $49.99

Glammar Tangle Tonic Hair Brush!
Forget your regular hair brush, 2016 has been all about detangling hair brushes as well as all sorts of
different types for different hair reasons which you can read up on in my article over here. :)

This metallic Tangle Tonic is so on trend in terms of it's appearance and will have your Christmas
morning hair looking smooth and sleek in no time and not like you've been up half the night 
wrapping up last minute gifts or stuffing Santa sacks at 3am because the kids have finally given up
waiting to see Santa and have finally fallen asleep! ;) SHOP! - $5.95

Glammar Tangle Tonic Brush in Rose Gold

Gilded Cage Beauty Makeup Products!
This brand is new to me and already I am impressed! These two products alone are the perfect
Christmas treat! First of all you can never go wrong with a classic red on Christmas day and this one
is simply gorgeous with just the right amount of moisture and pigment. It has an orange under tone to
it which compliments my olive skin really nicely.

Then we move onto the liquid shimmer eyeshadow! Omg, so pretty and perfect for that inner 
highlight! Unlike a lot of products I have used like this, this one does not budge once you apply it! It's
staying power is very impressive and dab and blend a tiny bit to your cheek bones and Santa has no
excuse not to see you from his sleigh! SHOP! - Lipstick $30.00 Eyeshadow $28.50

Unleashed Lipstick in 117 True Orange & Revelation Eyeshadow in 25 Sheer Platinum

OPI Mini Packs!
There are a few reasons I love mini nail packs. Not only do they make great gifts and are a great
quality nail polish. The mini bottles mean you can try a few shades and then go out and purchase the
full size if you find one you really like! These are also perfect stocking stuffer size or why not open
them up and pop a few in singly into your friends & family's stockings! SHOP! - $24.95


BotanicES (Eye Creme/Body Creme/Face Creme) Gift Trio!
I am quite a strong believer in this brand and have reviewed their range before. The main there are 
a few main reasons for this and the main one being how effective their products really are. I thank
the fairy gods everyday for my morning coffee because without it I'd surely be even more of a mess
than I already am! My life is so busy between two young kids, working from home and helping out
with my husband's business sleep isn't something I get a whole lot of!

Anyway! Caffeine in these skincare products are also super effective at keeping the skin looking 
nice and youthful, strong and healthy! In addition to that these are Aussie made and owned, cruelty
free and do not contain any nasty harmful ingredients! Newly available at Priceline! :) 


Harvest Garden Natural Australian Beauty Products!
I am honestly not that fussy when it comes to beauty products, however it's hard to ignore a brand
as beautiful as this which is all Aussie, all natural and all things just GOOD! 

I have reviewed some of their other products here & here. They have the most amazing soaps, soaks
and skincare products which all smell absolutely beautiful, I cannot even tell you! I highly 
recommend picking up a sample pack of their soaps to try out and them purchase a full size of the 
ones you fall in love with. (Warning there is going to be more than one!) You can get a good range to

SHOP! - Hard Lotion Bar $20.00 & Beeswax Candles (Not currently available on their website, 
however you can check one of their stockists closest to you!)

Hard Lotion Bar w/Rose Geranium & Patchouli & Hand Rolled Pillar Candles

Tinka The Label Jewellery!
Another great gift idea, stocking filler or gift idea you can rarely ever wrong is with some fun and
sparkly jewellery! These bracelets from Tinka The Label are from an Aussie brand from Melbourne
with a range of fashionable, bohemian and even up cycled pieces that will inspire and transfix you
with their sheer beauty and charm. SHOP! - $50.00

Stars In Their Eyes Collection in Pink & Blue (Also available in colours white or grey)

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Dry Body Oil!
This product has been on my wish list for almost a year and when I finally saw it whilst browsing the
Beautorium window shopping over on Beautyheaven a few months ago I just knew where I was
going to be spending all of my hard earned points! ;)

This product is so pretty!! Can be used on the face, body and hair to a touch of shimmer whilst it
nourishes, hydrates and softens the skin and smooths the hair without leaving that greasy residue.
Contains Vitamin E and 6 precious plant oils! SHOP! - $29.95

Curious Grace Ceramic Tube Hair Brush!
This hair brush is great for everyone because weather you're looking for volume or prefer that super
straight look (like moi right here!) then this brush can create you either of these results!

Best used with your heat styling products as it is heat resistant and with it's ceramic tube will style
your hair all shiny and smooth and frizz free quicker than Santa can squeeze down the chimney!

SHOP! - $26.95

Weleda Evening Primrose Age Revitalising Hand Cream
If you have a grandma, aunty, mum or older sister who's stocking needs filling then something like
this Weleda Hand Cream is a lovely little gift! Even as something in their 30's I use this on my pre-
mature skin and find it works really well and is also a great ageing preventative!

The evening primrose scent is super relaxing and smells gorgeous! A great trick if your skin is
especially dry or you are concerned about it's ageing appearance is to mix a good thick hand cream
such as this with your favourite natural essential oil for an extra boost of hydration to keep the skin's
elasticity and strength. Some of my favourite oils are by Vanessa Megan, Sanctuary Spa and Sukin!

SHOP! - $17.95

Taylor Swift 'Wonderstruck' Perfume!
Perfume of any kind is always an appreciated gift to receive. It is especially awesome when it is a
scent you have been lusting for or an old favourite. As kids I remember my sister and I always
bought my mum Elizabeth Arden's 'Beautiful' which she always loved. 

The perfume pictured below is one of my favourites at the moment. I do love a lot of scents,
and my opinion and favourite change all the time! I am also a complete sucker for a cool looking
bottle and this one for me wins hands down! Shimmer and cute little trinkets get me good!



Do you have a Christmas stocking?
What are you hoping for for Christmas this year?

Let's follow each other! 

*Some of these products were kindly been gifted to me for consideration/review
*All photographs & video are my own work & my opinions are all 100% honest & all my own
- I have included this article in Ingrid's Monday Makeup Madness blogger link up! Check it out! 

Sunday, December 11, 2016

MICHAEL HILL


MICHAEL HILL

JEWELLERY

Gift Guide & Product Review!


Who doesn't just love and adore a little bit of bling? Even when it comes down to just your every day
outfit to then dressing it up for glam night out. For me at least a little bit of sparkle goes a long way to
complete and perfect an outfit.

I have always been a silver girl at heart. Growing up a lot of my friends and family seemed to be all
about the gold, however the few pieces I did own and treasure were all silver. Over the years I have
been more adventurous and tried all kinds of colours, textures, stones and materials when it came to
my jewellery fashion choices. At the end of the day I always go back to the simplistic style and subtle
elegance of classic pieces and silver metals and sparkly clear stones.



Stud Earrings w/Cubic Zirconia in Sterling Silver - $239.00
I have three holes pierced in each ear. I was actually inspired way back in the late 90's by Britney
Spears stunning array of stunning silver jewels cascading up her earlobe from her 'Sometimes' music
video clip. I think she may have had about eight or so and she looked so beautiful and innocent. I
love that kind of girl next door, timeless class which is why I was so drawn to these gorgeous
beauties of cubic zirconia claw set in sterling silver.

Surrounded by sixteen smaller stones these large gems are uniquely designed with such a pretty
swirly pattern circling around the outer side giving them a subtle femininity about them which I
really love. 

Pendant w/Cubic Zirconia in Sterling Silver - $139.00
This gorgeous piece is my complete style all over. The super fine silver chain is light and fuss free
leaving all of the attention to the beautiful sterling silver pendant with one main cubic zirconia
in the centre surrounded by a further twenty four smaller ones around the edge.

I love how simple and classy this necklace is that I can wear with just about any outfit without
having to think about weather it is going to match, because it suits all colours and styles. Everyday and night occasions.

The great thing about this piece is you don't have to worry about it fitting you as Michael Hill let's
you between lengths of 40cm, 45cm, 50cm, 55cm or 60cm.

With Christmas looming and being just thirteen sleeps away this is sure to make the perfect gift!

So be sure to check out Michael Hill's amazing jewellery and specials this Christmas season!
They currently have 50% off selected gifts and hundreds available for under $100!
You can shop them both in store & online at http://www.michaelhill.com.au

What kind of jewellery do you like to wear?
What to you think of these pieces?

Let's follow each other! 

*These products were kindly gifted to me for review purposes 
*Some photographs are my own work & others are thanks to http://www.michaelhill.com.au 
*My opinions are all 100% honest & all my own



- I have included this article in Ingrid's Monday Makeup Madness blogger link up! Check it out! 

Friday, December 9, 2016

GIFTS FOR HER LUXE


CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Gifts For Her Luxe Edition!

Michael Hill Jewellery
Michael Hill has a great range of both budget and luxe items, however it's the luxe sparkly jewels that
us ladies like the best! If you want to spoil her, you simply cannot go wrong with diamonds. They are
after all a girls best friend! Be sure you don't miss out on Michael Hill's many specials, discounts and
mega deals going on right now right before Christmas!
SHOP! - Michael Hill Jewellery!

(Pictured below - Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings & Cubic Zirconia Pendant on Stirling Silver Chain)



































Urban Decay Naked Makeup Palettes
For makeup addicts worldwide these eyeshadow palettes are the most popular I have come across.
If the person you are gifting for loves makeup, then this is the perfect luxe gift for them! Most
makeup lovers have at least one of these palettes already in their kit, so just make sure if you are
looking to spoil them with more for their collection to make sure you don't double up & get the one
they already own! These are the four available, however there are also other smaller variations of the
Urban Decay 'Naked' makeup palettes and they also have other makeup items available.

SHOP! - Naked #1 / Naked #2 / Naked #3 / Naked Smoky

MAC Makeup
MAC makeup isn't just for the professional makeup artists, models or performers. There are a whole
lot of us everyday girls which has a huge thing for this brand. I'm not sure if it's the sleek packaging
and limited edition releases that has us hooked or the incredible shade range and hands down
iMACulate quality or all of the above. I just know if your girl loves playing with makeup, she will
love more MAC to add to her collection.
SHOP! - MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow Quads & Lipsicks!

(Pictured below - MAC Lipstick in Snob & MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow Quad in 'A Glimmer Of Gold')

Homedics Rose Gold Vanity Mirror
This LED illuminated vanity mirror comes in both this rose gold as well as silver nickel. It is
double sided for both regular and up close reflections magnified by up to 7 times! And the LED ring
light can be used by either plugging in the mirror directly to the wall, or you can just pop some
batteries in it so you can easily manoeuvre it around to where ever you need it.
You'll be a pro at your Kylie K selfies in no time! ;)
SHOP! - Homedics Vanity Mirrors!

BaByliss Paris IPL Hair Removal System
Forget all that time and money wasted on waxing, shaving and using countless other methods of hair
removal. For the beauty loving girl who has no budget, then this is they toy to splurge on!

Fantastic long lasting results. This device is so easy to use and you can conveniently keep track of
your progress and set up treatment reminders on your phone with it's very own app!

Read about my own personal experience using this system in my full review here!
SHOP! - BaByliss Paris IPL System!


Homebodii Fashion
Enough beauty, let's move on to some equally fun stuff. Fashion!! If you have somebody special in
mind who you'd like to splurge on something romantic and a little sexy, then you simply must see
the beautiful range of the Australian Homebodii brand.

From simple sexy little PJ sets to elegant robes, dresses and beach bikini's you're bound to find a
little something to surprise her with! Homebodii even offer very nice gift wrapping so you don't
even have to deal with all of that fancy ribbon. (Add gift wrapping to your basket when you shop
online for only $2.00 extra!)

SHOP! - Homebodii Fashion!

(Pictured below - Homebodii PJ set in Vivian Long & Homebodii Gift Wrapping)

Do you have a 'Luxe' or 'Budget' Christmas budget this year?


Let's follow each other! 

*These products were kindly been gifted to me for consideration/review
*Some photographs are my own work & some are care of the Michael Hill & Homebodii websites. My opinions are all 100% honest & all my own