Holy Grail Beautyy . . .

• Cruelty free YES
• Fragrance Free YES
• Fast drying
• Waterproof
• Expensive $19 AUD 6mls
• Turns any powder product into an eyeliner

This is my first product from Illamasqua.

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I had been dying to buy this product for the longest time and I finally did it! And I love it!  My only criticism is that its so small! It changes any eyeshadow or powder product into a waterproof liquid eyeliner and it damn well works! Its expensive for such a small bottle but Inglot's Duraline is even more expensive!

I don't use it every single time I put makeup on but on the days I can wear colourful eyeliner I do and its the best.  It is fast drying as well and you need to squeeze the little bottle for product to come out but be careful not to squeeze too hard.


The product stiffens the brush but it washes out easily enough with a bit of soap and water in a few minutes and doesn't stain the brush hairs.

I definitely recommend this product!

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Illamasqua

• Cruelty free YES
• Fragrance free YES
• Cheap at $4 AUD
• Matte Cream product texture
• 2 shades

This is my third brow product from Essence, you can read the other reviews here and here.

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I really hoped this would be a super cheap, super brilliant brow product but alas it is not.


The shade is too blonde, it needs to be a tad more taupe to be a feasible colour to wear. The product itself is too soft, soft like velvet unfortunately, perhaps the hint was in the name....!

If it was a little more waxy like the NYX Jumbo Pencil it would have been better but it's just too soft. Unless you have fabulous brows and need a tiny little something and your brows are pure white as well then this shade in particular will not help you.

A miss this one is, I can't think of any alternative use for this product either.

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ESSENCE

• Cruelty Free YES
• Fragrance Free YES
• Colloidal oatmeal a scientifically proven skin soother
• 4hrs water resistant
• Inexpensive $14.40 AUD for 200grams
• No alcohol
• No dyes
• Ph balanced 
• Lanolin free

This is my first review on a product from Dermaveen.

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I came across this product in a beauty box that Priceline (an Australian store) had created termed "Discovery" and amongst the items was this moisturiser.  I had never tried Dermaveen before and when Spring came into season it was time to crack open this tube!

Basically, I love this product.  Its perfect for my needs as I have skin that can be sensitive to certain ingredients so the colloidal oatmeal is perfect for my skin! I love that it is fragrance free, water resistant, non drying it leaves my skin beautifully moisturised and protected from the sun.  I wait 20 minutes before leaving the house after applying in order to let the SPF protect my skin.

It is a fabulous buy for daily use and I will definitely be buying this again by itself again.  My skin is so soft that I now use it everyday even if I am not going outside.

I definitely recommend!

Ingredients

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 40mg/g, Octocrylene 40 mg/g, 4-Methylbenzlidene Camphor 40mg/g, Ethylhexyl Triazone 30 mg/g, Avena Sativa 

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Dermaveen

• Cruelty Free YES
• Fragrance is Clinical 
• Medical Grade Skincare
• For dry to normal skin types
• High end price point $250 AUD 50mls
• 15% Glycolic Acid 
• Indian Gooseberry - containing the highest amount of natural occurring Vit C
• Collagen
• Marine Algae
• Peptides

My skin type is 39 years old and oily/combination.  This is one of my reviews on Glyco Skincare, you can read the rest by going to the product index here.

UPDATE APRIL 2019:  I have recently joined Glyco's new affiliate program and if you wish to enhance your skincare wardrobe, then please use this code for $20 off your purchase.  SAVE20-TZHESI

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This luxuriant creme is abound with clinically proven skin care intensives with an impressive 15% glycolic acid, vitamin C, marine algae peptides to combat wrinkles, ageing and other skin and age concerns which all work in conjunction to  rejuvenate the skin.  It's a powerful cocktail that you will be quickly obsessed with! I saw an overall change in my skin which had already been overhauled by the other Glyco Skincare products I own and have reviewed already which you can read about here, I didn't know my skin could look even better!

It works in tandem with all of the other beneficial skincare product ingredients Glyco Skincare employs and has given my skin a vastly more plump, supple, complexion that is no longer developing pigmentation, deep wrinkles, sagginess, redness, texture, fine lines, and has replaced those negatives with these positives! it is firm, fresh, even toned, smooth and soft, vital, moisturised, hydrated, awake and so youthful!

The creme itself is rich in texture but feather light upon application and absorbs quickly; there is nothing worse than products that just sit on the skin's surface that end up on your pillow at night! It has a slight warming sensation due to the glycolic acid but it's so subtle I don't even notice it after a few applications; this formulation is created with the right ingredients to help buffer that tingling sensation that accompanies AHA products that are formulated with an effective ph level to perform exfoliation.   It comes in traditional jar packaging with a product protection lid as the formula is too thick for an airless pump.  I apply it everywhere, from face, neck, decolletage to the tops of my hands.  You can use this up to twice a day.  


This product is primarily formulated for dry to normal skin so if you have an oily and/or combination skin type it can be too rich for these skin types (which is what I have) , so its best to apply it in a minimal manner by taking a small amount and emulsifying between your fingers to break up the oils and then apply. 

A very important note when using intensive actives like glycolic acid is that you must be vigilant with your sunscreen as your skin will be more prone to burning due to the application of this product.  For optimum skin and personal health you should be using SPF products 365 days a year,  Glyco Skincare also has an SPF moisturiser called Cellular Defence Day Creme SPF 15, you can read that review here.

*It is important to not apply the product if you have irritated skin and do not apply close to the eye contour.

Ingredients

Water, Glycolic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Ahnfeltia Concinna *Algae Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Juniperus Communis *Juniper Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis *Grapefruit Peel Oil, BHT, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

I definitely recommend this product! 

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GLYCO

• Cruelty Free YES
• Fragrance Free YES
• Expensive $83 AUD
• Matte and Foil shades
• 12 Shades
• Mirror and dual ended brush included

This is my first eyeshadow palette from Urban Decay.  I have previously reviewed their Perversion mascara which you can read about here.



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I wasn't going to buy this palette as the first thing it reminded me of is the Anastasia Beverley Hills Modern Renaissance eyeshadow palette with a few shade
omissions.




But I thought I will give it a chance! I didn't watch any video reviews or read any reviews so I would go into the review of the palette unbiased.

After having used it for around a month I have some definite thoughts about each shadow individually and how to use the shadows for the best results.

Shadows Breakdown

Hot Spot -  Matte cream shade with a hint of peach that has excellent pigment for a pale shade and easy to use.

Caution - A light taupe matte shade that I keep finding it to be light on pigment and not easy to blend.

Bang Bang -  A bright peach glitter that you MUST use a glitter glue with as otherwise it is extremely underwhelming.

Feelz -  A muted salmon/coral pink matte shade with weak pigment but it blends easily.

Juicy -  A matte peach that is rich with pigment and easy to blend.

Turn On -  A light peach foil shade with good pigment that applies best with no primer, primer with no setting powder or with a makeup setting spray.

Ambitious -  A copper foil shade with good pigment that applies best with no primer, primer with no setting powder or with a makeup setting spray.

Bing -  A rich matte dark pink that blends easily.

Devilish -  A deep matte russet rich red  that blends easily.

Young Love -  A true fuchsia pink with gold accents foil shade that applies best with no primer, primer with no setting powder or with a makeup setting spray.

Drunk Dial -  A copper rose gold foil shade that applies best with no primer, primer with no setting powder or with a makeup setting spray.

Privacy - A deep matte chocolate brown that blends easily.


I do feel the shades are almost duplicated in the Modern Renaissance palette but on closer inspection and actual use I would only say Privacy is very close to Cyprus Umber, with Privacy having a tad more of a chocolate richness to it and Devilish is similar to Venetian Red and Red Ochre in Modern Renaissance.  I tried the dual ended pencil and crease brush but I didn't like the crease end of the brush; it just did not perform very well.




I am very pleased with how the matte shades blend; very beautiful almost airbrushed effect! Different to the Modern Renaissance eyeshadow palette and I dare say they blend better.  I do think this is a great palette and I am glad I purchased it.  In Australia this palette costs $83 AUD so it's very expensive for it to be a disappointment but it wasn't .  I look forward to future Urban Decay eyeshadow palette releases!




I definitely recommend if you need some cherry goodness in your life!

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Urban Decay

• Cruelty Free YES
• Vegan YES
• Inexpensive
• Variety of styles Glued and Non Glued
• Lash Glue included
• Reusable
• Lightweight

This is my first pair of Eylure false lashes.

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In short, these lashes are great! I have almond shaped eyes that are close set and they are so flattering! I needed to trim a tiny bit off but otherwise they are a perfect fit for my eye and suit intense and low key makeup looks because of the slightly structured appearance of this style lash.
These lashes are so easy to apply as well.





The adhesive included in the pack has a screw top that is paddle shaped that aids you in applying the adhesive easily to the lash.

All in all this is a winner and will become a staple beauty product for me!

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Eylure

• Three shades available 
• Very Cheap $5 AUD for 0.12 ounces
• Cruelty Free YES
• Vegan YES
• Fragrance Free YES
• Brush applicator

This is my first brow product from Essence.

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When I ran out of Benefit's Gimme Brow, I bought this one to see if it were equal to the Gimme Brow.

This product is really good, the lightest shade 01 Blondy Brows wasn't available where I purchased mine but 03 Softy Brown Brows is too dark! It definitely keeps your brows in place.  The brush is a little too big which is my only other criticism that I have. 

This product in Australia is around $5 which is an absolute steal!

I would love to get a chance to purchase the Blondy Brow version so hopefully one day I will.

Definitely recommend!

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Essence

• Cruelty Free YES
• Fragrance Free YES
• PH Balanced
• Australian brand and made
• Mineral oil FREE
• Paraben FREE
• Sodium Lauryl Sulphate FREE
• PEG and Synthetic Penetration ingredients FREE
• Reasonably priced $34.90 AUD 2.6 ounces

This is my first time using MooGoo products.  I needed another moisturiser after I finished the Strivectin SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate for Wrinkles and Stretch Marks moisturiser and I use the Drunk Elephant B Hydra Intensive Gel moisturiser at night time.  After cleansing with the Sante micro fibre facial cleanser disc, I use this moisturiser then a 50+ SPF by Banana Boat.

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I definitely wanted to get a new moisturiser by a cruelty free company.  MooGoo is certainly cruelty free and affordable as well!

Here is an excerpt from the Moo website that explains how the brand came to be: MooGoo came about when the head of our herd thought it was unusual that his mother was using a product made for cows for her skin condition. The "Udder Cream" being used in dairy farms was designed to help keep the skin on cow’s udders in prime condition for milking. Cow’s udders need to be soft and supple, not dry or cracked. However the original Udder Cream his mother used was very thick to apply. So he set about adapting this cream for humans by making it lighter and non-greasy.

And now there is a whole range of products including hair-care, deodorant, a special oncology pack and so much more! I had no idea there was so many products.  So far, my experience has been great with this cream.  It is better to apply it with a slightly damp face because I feel it absorbs better.  The two main stars of this product is an oil soluble Vitamin C and Resveratrol, both strong antioxidants.  There is another moisturiser with sunscreen in it in the range.  But I chose this one deliberately.

Now the product is housed in a opaque pump bottle.  It has a slight sweetish milk scent which figures because it is based on milk! It is a white lotion that spreads quickly and leaves a matte feel to the skin.  I apply it to my neck as well and tops of my hands.  I accidentally got some cream in my eye and it felt funny because I had something in my eye and i simply wiped it out and that was that.  Some products if they make their way to the eye can cause intense irritation and loads of rinsing out but the lack of reaction for me speaks to how safe these ingredients are.  I feel that this cream leaves a great base for the next product you wish to layer with and so on, due to the matte effect.

Usually I list the ingredients with hyperlinks out to what they are but the MooGoo site lists their ingredients and it includes what those ingredients actually are in a table below the product description, so I am just going to link that address instead and you can see the list all at once below.

I definitely recommend this cream as a great source of natural efficient ingredients at a reasonable price.  Holy grail status!

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MooGoo

• Cruelty Free YES
• Fragrance Free NO
• 52 mls in each pack
• For dry, coarse, bleached, coloured and damaged hair

I have had bleached blonde hair since I was 14 and have been platinum blonde for ten years and then changed to a more natural balyalage half head of foils.  Apart from Olaplex which everyone knows is amazing; this is my must have for dry/coarse, bleached or coloured hair.

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One day in the chemist i happened upon these hair mask packs for $5.95 each.  The first one I tried was Keratin Replenish and I fell in LOVE.  I have now been using these masks for the whole of 2017. There is many more varieties of the hair mask.

• Keratin Replenish Masque
• Extremely Damaged Hair Intense Protein Treatment
• Henna, Placenta and Vitamin E Intense Protein Treatment
• Macadamia Nut Oil Nourishing Masque Hair Treatment 52 mls
• Shea Butter Moisture Masque Treatment
• Scalp cleansing Peppermint
• Tropical Coconut Oil Frizz Taming Hair Treatment
• Intense Protein Treatment For Coloured Hair

I have tried all  of these bar three, the last three in the list actually.  I aim to though! I do believe you can get full size products as well as the individual use sachets. I kind of like the individual sachets because it is portion controlled for your hair!

Because I have bleached hair, I use a purple tone shampoo every time I wash my hair and then I use one of these sachets.  Every time.  It keeps my blonde hair strong and soft.

I highly recommend!

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