Showing posts with label mac. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mac. Show all posts

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! :)


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*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



Sunday, November 30, 2014

NOVEMBER FAVS


~ NOVEMBER FAVOURITES ~

CHECK OUT MY PREVIOUS FAVS IN 2014!


~ FACE ~
Dr.LeWinns Ultra R4 Ultimate Lift Serum
Such an effective product that will make your skin radiate with youthfulness and hydration.

Indeed Laboratories Nanoblur
Makes all of my little imperfections disappear before my very eyes! Love this stuff, makes
for the perfect primer applied over your makeup! So different and interesting and works brilliantly!

~ BODY ~
Strongest working product ever! Nuff said!

Beautiful product and soaks right into my skin and makes it feel incredibly soft, smooth
and youthfully hydrated! Australian and all natural too!

~ HAIR ~
If there was such an award for the best smelling product, this would surely win, hands down!
Has an unexpected yummy, moreish scent which makes my hair smell like coconut!

I am going to have to ask Santa for a back up of this because I am going to be so sad and lost
once it runs out. I love it so much, best thing my hair has devoured in a long time!

~ LIPS/NAILS ~
Very similar to the Velour Lips in Ma-Li-Boo. Such a gorgeous hot pink shade.
Definitely a favourite shade of mine for the lips, day or night!

Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Pop in Berry Bomb
Smells exactly like a purple grape lolly without the taste unforunately. Gives a tiny
tint to your lips whilst feeling super moisturising and doesn't ware of as quick as most other
balms.

L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Top Coat in Gold Carat
After purchasing the silver version from the same range and falling in love with that,
I just had to add the gold to my collection as it's one coat coverage is phenomenal!

Australis Velourlips Matte Lip Cream in Mi-A-Mee
This has fast become my go-to coral lip shade for the Spring and coming into Summer.
Extremely bold colour and exceptional staying power!

Which products made your favs last month?
Are you interested in trying out any of my favs?

Missed my last post? 

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*Not sponsored
*All photographs & opinions are my own

Monday, November 10, 2014

MAC


~ M A C   T R E A T ~

CANDY YUM-YUM!


Ok, so there are sooo many reasons I HAD to break my 'no spending ban'
(since I already own about 400 lipsticks! Ok so it's more like 40 give or take, but ya know...)
and get this brand new pretty little baby.

1.) It's named after me! ;)
2.) It's my signature hot pink shade!
3.) Like all MAC lipsticks, it smells like vanilla, and you know how I love my vanilla scents!!
4.) Do I really need to justify this purchase anymore? I mean it's pink, it's a lipstick and
I was set loose with my husbands credit card.... who cares! The damage is done and
I couldn't be happier! :D


Last week my sister and I had a rare chance to go shopping together,
(since we have 5 kids between us, we took full advantage of this opportunity!)
and I have to say, it was the most fun I've had in too long honestly!

Here is Brissie, the shopping centre I most frequent had a major facelift recently and I
couldn't wait to check it out! It has basically doubled in size!
I was most excited to check out the brand new MAC store as well as Mecca Maxima,
Myer, Lush (which hadn't opened yet! *cries!* was dying to tick off some things from my
wish list from there! Big mistake Lush big mistake! You snooze, you lose!) and of course
the not so new Forever New store which always makes my eyes pop out of my head every time
I step in there with all of the beauty it contains! *mega drool!*

(Stay tuned for upcoming posts containing more of my purchases!)

CLOSE UP STICKY BEAK!

I barely EVER purchase MAC lippies because I can never justify the $39.00
So this good as gold treasure joins my only other lonely shade.
Girl About Town which is a slightly darker, most purply/pink shade.
Also gorgeous and I totally recommend checking it out!

While I was in MAC drooling over all of their amazing lipstick shades, I made
a mental note of which ones I wanted next. Apart from the obvious crazy beautiful purple
 (Violetta) which stood out majorly from all the others, St Germain which was a
bubblegum light barbie pink colour caught my eye and I can't stop thinking about it!

I think I am in love with a lipstick! What is wrong with me?!
Oh that's right, I'm a beauty addict! Everything is OK! :D

SWATCH!

What are your MAC lippy recommendations?
Tell me below so I can keep dreaming! ;)

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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Colours Of The Rainbow TAG!



Some of my favourite products from the colours of the rainbow! :)
Let me know if you do or have done this tag too! 


Red
Maybelline NY Mini Colorama Nail Polish
#150 Fruit Juice 
Super vibrant shade and dries fast!

Pink
MAC Lipstick in Girl About Town
Any lover of pink will love this! My go to lippy and smells like vanilla!

Orange
L'Oréal Paris Infaillabel Lipstick in Orange Parfait
Love this for when I want something different. Very vibrant and pigmented. Lasts 24 hours. Highly recommend!

Yellow
Benefit Sunbeam Bronzing Highlighter
So, so pretty! Can be subtle or built up as much as you desire. 

Violet
I struggled to find anything violet so I picked this as it's kinda close in colour....sort of!
Sugarbaby Fairy Gloss Lip Glaze 
Sticky, but so beautiful! I am in love with this girlie, pink, slightly shimmery gloss! Gives the perfect girlie pout!

Blue
BYS Glitter 
This glitter came with a liquid adhesive to wear on your eyes. I mainly just use it on my nails over any blue shade for a more pigmented and vibrant look. Finished with a clear top coat to seal the glitter and prevent fallout. I feel like a mermaid when I wear it, the photo doesn't do it justice and it's only a few bucks to buy!

Green
ChiChi Eyeliner in Disco Graffiti 
Looks absolutely stunning on any which way you apply it. Has shimmer in it and doesn't fade.

Indigo
OPI Nail Polish in Russian Navy
Perfect statement bold navy shade. Goes best with jeans or when wearing white.

Rainbow
Sugarbaby Frangipani Deluxe Hand Creme 
This is very affordable and the smell, I simply can't get enough of!
I love to apply this right before bed for soft, sweet, floral scented hands by morning.


 CandyFairy








Sunday, April 6, 2014

FOTD - Face Of The Day!


No Filter
No Flash
Natural Sunlight 
Samsung Galaxy Note Tablet 10.1 Camera

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In order of application:

L'Oréal Base Magique Primer
Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation in Shell
MAC Concealer in NW20
Natio Translucent Powder
The Balm Blush in Argyle
NYX White Shimmer Eyeshadow Base in Pearl
Max Factor Eyeshadow in Auburn Envy
Bloom Brow Pencil in Medium Brown
ChiChi Eyeliner in Super Freak
Maybelline The Falsies Volume Express Mascara
Maybelline Lots of Lashes Great Lash Mascara
L'Oréal Infallible Lipstick in Flawless Fuschia

That's it! :)

Dress from Target 
Earrings from Secrets 

Please leave me any blog requests below!  
Thank you! xo


 CandyFairy

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

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! ;)
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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? ;)

Lady Jayne Brown Bobby Pins
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Anna Sui Travel Size Perfume in Secret Wish
Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation in Shell
Cedel Dry Shampoo 
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MAC Concealer in NW20
Maybelline NY Great Lash Mascara
Maybelline NY The Falsies Volume Mascara
Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake
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Rimmel Apocolips in Stellar
Bloom Brow Pencil in Medium Brown
ChiChi Eyeliner in Super Freak
Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner
ChiChi Lip Liner in Bimbo 
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Max Factor Eyeshadow in Auburn Envy
The swatch I more it's true shade, not sure why it's showing up green in the top pic. :/
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Natio Translucent Loose  Powder in Light
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L'Oréal Paris Base Magique Primer
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NYX Eyeshadow Base in Pearl
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The Balm Blush in Argyle 
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My go to OPI Nail Polishes in Mod About You & Start To Finish Base & Top Coats
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Revlon Kabuki Fluffy Brush
First Glance Eyeshadow Brush
Random Bobby Pin
Spare Hair Ties
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What makeup product must you carry everywhere with you?
I'd love to know if I'm missing out on something! ;)

 CandyFairy