Holy Grail Beautyy . . .

• CRUELTY FREE YES
• FRAGRANCE FREE YES
• Natural bristle wand
• High end pricing $35 AUD
• One colour available black

This is my first mascara from Stila.

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This mascara is excellent at lifting, defining, giving length and non clumpy lashes!  The formula is not too wet and not too dry its just right!

The curl/lift does drop after a while but not as bad as some mascaras and the pigment is good but I would prefer even blacker.  The wand reminds me a lot of Better than Sex and Lash Paradise with the hourglass kind of shape and the packaging is in a gold tube.



Now the downside.  Pretty quickly I found I would get a ring of black pigment like a shadow of the mascara under my eyes.  Whether I do a lot of activity or nothing much this occurs.  Its not dark black but its definitely there.  Which sucks because it doesn't transfer up top, it doesn't flake but it does seem to bleed pigment.  Now it is summertime here in Australia and maybe in cold weather it would perform better in this regard.



The two photos above illustrate the lower lid smudging that occurs just in a few hours wear!

Otherwise I would definitely recommend this mascara but with the caveat of watch out for The Ring!

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Stila

• Cruelty Free YES
• Fragrance Free NO
• Vitamins A and E
• Sodium Hyaluronate
• High end pricing $135 AUD 50mls
• Pump opaque bottle

This is my 8th product review of the Australian medical grade skincare brand, Glyco Skincare.  You can read the others here.

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This moisturiser lives up to it's name of Daily Benefits! An oil free, sheer emulsion, it contains Vitamin E, Sodium Hyaluronate and Retinyl Palmitate.  It comes in an opaque, pump bottle so the ingredients are protected from oxidation and bacteria.  It does have a slight fragrance but quickly evaporates after application.

The hyaluronic is no joke I have a deep wrinkle under my left eye and this product fills it up completely! Hence why the name Daily Benefits is so apt! I experienced some skin peeling with the retinyl palmitate mainly on my nose which really needed it and in the area between my eyebrows and was left with fresh, smooth skin. 

I use this moisturiser in conjunction with Glyco Skincare Cellular Defence Day Creme SPF 15+, and Banana Boat Sensitive SPF 50+.  That is my daily routine after cleansing with Glyco Skincare Peptide AOX Cleansing Gel. 

Every product I buy and try (as you receive two samples with each order which is awesome) I fall in love with and become addicted to!

This moisturiser is perfect for those who don't like heavy formulas and is great for the summer time too as it absorbs into the skin in seconds.

I definitely recommend this product!

What are your favourite moisturisers? Comment below!

Ingredients

Water, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Carrageenan, Hydrolyzed Caesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexylene Glycol, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Capryle Glycol, Fragrance.


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GLYCO Skincare

• Cruelty Free TBA
• Fragrance Free NO
• Expensive $10 AUD for one
• Normal to dry skin types
• Sheet mask with cut outs

This is my first sheet face mask from FaceInc.

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I love sheet face masks especially a cat themed one! This mask is feline themed and it contains chamomile, propolis wax, rice bran extract, green tea and botanical root extracts to name a few.

The mask itself fits average, the bottom half of the mask fell short in terms of not reaching my full face and it goes past my chin but doesn't stick under and whilst that is not a problem in itself, the mask is incredibly saturated with its active ingredients.  I had to use a hand towel and prop it on my chest to catch the excess which is a shame, although I could apply to my neck and hands.

Its left on for 15 minutes and then you remove and let dry, no rinsing required.  The result was great I do think it brightened my face and it felt very cool and smooth and enlivened.  It does contain denatured alcohol which is the third ingredient on the list which isn't ideal but it is a one time use product so I wouldn't buy a product now with that as the third ingredient but in a face mask well there is worse things.

Apart from the excessive liquid I recommend this mask but there is much better out there.  I loved this one.


Ingredients

WATER, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL DENAT., 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, CARBOMER, TROMETHAMINE, ACACIA CONCINNA FRUIT EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DISODIUM EDTA, SALICYLIC ACID, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PHENOXYETHANOL.


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FaceInc

• Cruelty Free YES (Owned by Coty which still tests on animals)
• Fragrance Free YES
• Three shades available, Brown, Black and Very Black
• Inexpensive $20 AUD 0.4 fl.oz
• Removes with soap and water
• Opthamologist tested
• Plastic bristles

I previously reviewed the original The Super Sizer mascara before so when I saw this version I had to try it!  You can read the first review here.




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This mascara has a different wand to the original Super Sizer.  It's a big plastic bristle wand with a curve in it.  It's a volumising mascara not lengthening so you might be disappointed if you are wanting a lengthening product.  However, this mascara definitely can curl your lashes and define them in a pretty way.  I am still getting used to how to use the wand even though I have had it for at least a month. You can build up your lashes pretty well too with minimal clumping.



I have worn this all day at least 8 hours and I will say that the curl does drop out.  Perhaps if you curl your lashes first it might work better.  If its a hot environment, profuse sweating can cause product to cause a black shadow under your lower lash line its not obvious but it happens.  The product doesn't flake, or transfer.  I think it's a good mascara but I still prefer the original The Super Sizer.

I do recommend this product if you know what to expect.

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Covergirl

• Cruelty Free YES
• Vegan YES
• Inexpensive $12.99 AUD
• Faux Mink 3D Layered effect
• Lots of styles to choose from
• Last up to 15 wears
• Lightweight
• Latex Free
• Hypoallergenic

This is my third review on DB Cosmetics Faux Mink False Lashes collection; you can read the others here and here.

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This was my second foray into DB Cosmetics false lashes as I found them at my local chemist and was intrigued by them.  Having had a good first buy I was keen to buy more.  I picked a style I wouldn't normally choose; I usually choose demi wispie types i.e. with the small inner corner which gradually lengthens out to a fluffy wing.  Those lashes are very flattering for all eye types.




These lashes are almost the same length all the way around and have a doubled up outer corner.
They were quite  big in length and volume was good too.  As I found with Pinup the second review I wrote, this style does not wholly suit my eye shape which is almond, hooded and close set.  I need elongation to pull my eyes out further to give the illusion of more space in the bridge of the nose area, an optical illusion of sorts.  This is why I am a huge fan of winged eyes whether they be small wings or dramatic, either way they give length and depth.

I think this lash looks good and I have grown to love it more as time goes by.  Flirt is still number one thus far, with Feline at number two and Pinup in third place.

In terms of fit I only needed to trim them a little.  I had no issues with the lash itself which is great.  I definitely recommend the lashes as user friendly and would definitely buy again.

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DB Cosmetics

• Cruelty Free YES
• Vegan YES
• Inexpensive $11.99 AUD
• Can be used up to 15 times
• Invisible band
• Australian brand

This is my second review on DB Cosmetics faux mink false lashes.  You can read the first one here on the Flirt lash.

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These lashes are ones I have avoided purely from the look of them because of my eye shape.  I feel lashes that look like these suit more rounder or regular shaped eyes.  My eyes are almond, hooded and close set.  And unfortunately I was right.  My favourite type of lash is the demi wispie shape where it flares out at the end and is shorter towards your inner corner.


I think on the right eye shape these would be far more beautiful than how they look on me.
I still think they look good just not as good as another lash of theirs the Flirt style really suits my eyes a lot more.



They are comfortable to wear and easy to apply.  

Otherwise, I think the DB Cosmetics faux mink lashes are great, I have three pairs but I have not written a third review yet on Feline.

I definitely recommend these lashes!

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DB Cosmetics

• 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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