Pros: Leaves lips feeling hydrated Very cute packaging Has a fruity subtle scent Leaves lips with a slight sheen Lasts up to 6 hrs Cons: Slightly greasy residue Price: $3.99AU Rating: Where: Priceline, Chemists and Supermarkets. During my regular trip…
Clinique All About Eyes Review and Photos
Pros: Very lightweight Scent-less Leaves skin feeling soft and moisturised Cons: Tub packaging Doesn’t seem to reduce dark circles Price: $58AU / $29US (15ml / 0.5oz) Rating: Where: Clinique, David Jones, Myer and selected pharmacies. Clinique’s All About Eye Cream…
Book of Fables: Chapter 60 – Funky Disco
Time for a little colour after the last couple of colour-less chapters! This is my second attempt at a disco look, after my first less than successful attempt! I wanted to do a bit of a twist, and decided to…
Tom Ford Private Blend Lip Color – Pure Pink Review, Swatches and Photos
Pros: Extremely pigmented Smooth non-drying formula Deluxe packaging Very subtle scent Cons: Colour can stain Almost too heavy package Price: $65AU Rating: Where: David Jones. I’m sure every beauty obsessed person has seen this lovely lipstick floating around the interwebs…
Urban Decay Rollergirl Palette Review, Swatches and Photos
Pros: Extremely pigmented, without being powdery Great shimmery neutrals for everyday Comes with a mirror Perfect size for travel Cons: Can be too pigmented for beginners Price: $32US Rating: Where: Sephora I think I could rattle off a small list…
NARS Trio Eyeshadow – Cap Ferrat Review, Swatches and Photos
Pros: Three separate pans! Lovely pigmentation Buttery formula Comes with a mirror Cons: Narrow pans Price: $89AU / $45US Rating: Where: Mecca Cosmetica or Sephora Lol, I’d like to think NARS heard the calls for three separate pans in my…
ORLY Pin Up Summer Collection 2011 Review, Swatches and Photos
It’s been a while since I managed to review an ORLY collection~ Was beginning to miss them! Here is one of their latest, entitled Pin Up from their Summer 2011 line. The crèmes below were swatched with only two coats,…
Face of Australia Mineral Lip Shine – Fairy Floss Review, Swatches and Photos
Pros: Comes with an additional safety cap Non-drying formula Frost finish with a gloss-like shine Cons: Plastic-like smell Price: $12.95AU Rating: Where: Priceline, Kmart or Big W. Face of Australia’s Mineral Lip Shine in Fairy Floss gives a very soft…
NARS Blush Bronzer Highlighter Trio Review, Swatches and Photos
Pros: Contains all three of my favourites Comes with a mirror Compact and great for travel Cons: Strips may be a bit narrow for brushes Price: $98AU / $55US Rating: Where: Mecca Cosmetica or Sephora When I saw this pop…
Book of Fables: Chapter 59 – Alone
There have been days in my life when you truly do feel alone. It can be for any number of reasons, but like most people, I’ve experienced loss in my life, and it has made me question my own mortality…
Dangers from using products beyond their intended purpose
Using products for other uses other than its intended purpose is something I am terribly guilty of in terms of makeup. For example, sometimes for a look I want blue lips, why should I fork over another $20 for a…
Lancôme Juicy Tube – Exotic Bomb by Yayoi Kusama Swatches and Photos
I’m sure you’ve all heard of Lancôme’s Juicy Tubes, known as their lip gloss / balm range, which is designed to give your lips a pop of sheer colour whilst keeping them moisturised and hydrated. I personally own three, my…
