Have you picked any of these shades up?

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July was an incredibly busy, yet fulfilling month for me. I got up to quite a lot at various blogger events and also had a few work interviews here and there. Aside from all of that, I also (of course), discovered and rediscovered some makeup goodies.


I'm really excited to include this product in my favourites because I actually misplaced it for around 6 months and finally found it early July! MAC Cosmetics Cosmo is probably my favourite lipstick of all time. For my olive skin, it's the perfect my lips but better colour. It's such a beautiful brown, pink, mauve colour and the formula of this lipstick is amazing too. I have never actually completely finished a lipstick before but I am certain that I will shortly, and it'll be this.

As you'd know, I love it when products surprise me. One product that I fell in love with this month is the Maybelline Master Fix Wear-Boosting Setting Spray*. If you read my full post here, you'd know why I love it. In a quick rundown, it doesn't have the nicest scent. But, it is amazing for my oily skin and I actually prefer using it over my Urban Decay De Slick spray now.

The entire Essie Winter Collection* has been a solid favourite of mine in July. It's basically all that I've had on my nails the entire month. The collection is limited edition and will stop being sold in Priceline's after the end of August. Don't worry, I have a swatch post coming very, very, shortly (this Wednesday). If you can't wait until then, my favourite shade is the gorgeous light, pastel purple called Virgin Snow.

Benefit has slayed the brow game with all of their new brow releases. I was lucky enough to get the range sent to me and I have a full review which you can read here. My two favourite products are Goof Proof* and Ka-Pow*. Goof Proof is perfect for a natural, filled in, day time eye brow look while Ka-Pow is perfect for a bolder eyebrow look. The formula of both products is incredible and since having them, I've ditched my previous eyebrow routine.

Last up and the newest product into my life out of the bunch is the NYX Blush and Contour Duo*. This small product should definitely not be underestimated. The brown contour shade is cool toned, pigmented and blends well. The blush shade is gorgeous and mauve. It's the ultimate travel product and I just love how easy it is to use.

That wraps up my favourites for this month.
What were some of your favourites?

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Let me first apologise for my slackness when it comes to monthly favourites. I haven't posted one since March. But, I guess you could also see this as a good thing because I wanted to wait until I had products that I really loved. Thanks June!

To kick things off, I'll talk about Essie Island Hopping nail polish. I'm definitely a sucker for Essie nail polishes and I've been looking for a colour like this for a very long time. I own lots of red and purple nail polishes but I was looking for something where the two colours combined, a little muted and more washy. I saw this in Priceline and instantly knew it was what I needed. It's perfect for any time of the year in my opinion, so just know that you'll see me using it quite a lot.

A foundation that I fell head over heels with recently is the Avon Luxe Silken Foundation*. I don't think I can really express how much I love this foundation. It just works so damn good on my oily skin. I did an entire review on the Avon Luxe range which you can read here. I give you all of my thoughts on the foundation but I basically think it will work incredibly no matter your skin type and it feels so lightweight - ah perfection.

Now this product has been a holy grail of mine for what seems like forever. I always go back to it. It's the Maybelline Colour Elixir in Caramel. I love how it looks freshly applied, it has an amazing scent, fades nicely and just works with every outfit and every makeup look. The whole Colour Elixir range is amazing, but I definitely think you have to swatch Caramel next time you're in Priceline.

For months on end my highlighter routine consisted of Benefit Cosmetics Watts Up, which I then set with the highlighter from the Face of Australia Glamazon Duo. Both of these products are holy grails. But, I introduced the Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector Opal (Pressed)* into my routine and haven't been able to go back. Opal is stunning. I've actually had it sitting in my drawer for a while so I have no idea why it took me so long to try it. It's a gorgeous shade that so far from what I've heard looks great on everyone. I have a whole post on Becca Cosmetics Opal as well as a comparison of the Pressed, Poured and Liquid formulas which you can read here.

Moving onto skincare, there are two products that have definitely transformed my skin. The first being the Philosophy Cream Cleanser*. I took this cleanser with me to Europe and my skin did not break out, at all. That's after 24 hours on the plane, both to Europe and home from Europe, changing climates - everything. My skin reacted so lovely with this cleanser. It foams up and lathers quite a bit and feels incredible on my skin. My skin also didn't dry out or become overly oily. It just left my skin so happy.

The second skincare product I've been obsessed with is the La Roche Posay Serozinc* Spray. It's essentially magical water in a spray bottle which you use as a toner. Not only is it insanely refreshing but it's really helped lessen the amount of oil that my skin produces. I also find it really great to help my rosehip oil sink into my skin, so in a way this product has also helped reduce my redness. I've also been trying a couple of La Roche Posay products in conjunction with Serozinc which I also love, so I'm thinking of doing an entire post on the three shortly.

Last up, I have to talk about a candle. This particular candle, oh my. It is none other than Glasshouse Fragrances Tahaa*. If you don't own this candle, then I really feel like you don't know what a real candle is. Tahaa is the perfect combination of caramel and vanilla, which is something I really appreciate during the cooler months. You can find it in David Jones so PLEASE go in store and give it a whiff. It's one of those scents which you can smell even when you put the glass lid on or after you've blown the flame out, hours later. It lingers and it's gorgeous.

What were some of your June favourites?

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I feel like when it comes to seasonal nail polish, I don't always play by the rules. I mean, what is a typical cold weather nail polish shade and why do I have to listen - right!? To me, these are the shades that I like to wear when it's cold. I thought you might be interested to see incase you want to mix it up a little bit.
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Is it just me or are there so many beautiful collections out at the moment!? Say hello to the new L'oreal Collection Exclusive La Vie En Rose Collection. Today, I'm going to share with you five of the beautiful lipsticks from this range and five cute lipsticks that also came in the package, which work really well as pairings.


I'm sure we all know by now that the L'Oreal lipstick formula is incredible. This range especially, glides on effortlessly and provides the lips with a lovely flush of colour. You barely need any pressure at all when applying these lipsticks. I'd say that they are somewhere in between sheer and medium coverage, but definitely buildable.

The idea behind the range is that there is a pink for everyone. Basically, they hope that no matter your skin tone, there will be one shade that suits you. I think this is pretty accurate as all of these colours look really nice on my skin and I am not usually the biggest fan of pinks unless they're brown or mauve. My favourite is the third shade in the swatches which is Eva's Delicate Rose.

Although not a part of the actual Collection Exclusive La Vie En Rose, I also received five beautiful Color Riche Nail Polish shades. I thought I'd share them with you too because they're quite cute themselves.

For size perspective, the polish section of the product is probably the same size as half of the length of my pinky, so pretty small. But I think this is perfect especially if you're someone who likes to travel and doesn't want to carry a huge nail polish with you.

I'm not sure about you, but one of my pet peeves with nail polishes is the brush. It can be a total deal marker or breaker. The Color Riche nail polishes have a lovely wide fan brush, so for me this is already a thumbs up. When it comes to the formula, the more pigmented colours I'd say two coats is more than enough. With the lighter shades, you can get really good pigmentation from two coats. but I would probably go for 3 for that 100% pigmentation. So far I am really loving 208 So Chic Pink.

The collection is available now in selected supermarkets, pharmacies and variety stores. In terms of pricing, the RRP for a lipstick is $21.95 and nail polishes are $7.95

Will you be picking up anything from the range?
What's one of your favourite pink lipsticks?

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When it comes to nails, I'm sure I'm not the only person that becomes ridiculously obsessed with a nail brand or nail range. Once that happens, it's game over and you literally want to buy every shade, ever released. 
Okay, that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but honestly, my love for Essie Nail Polishes is never ending. I have a collection that's probably almost 40 strong (I know), but these are 6 of The Best Essie Nail Polishes, in my opinion anyway.
Left to right: Stroke of Brilliance | Bikini So Teeny | Blossom Dandy*
There is a few reasons why I really love Essie nail polishes.
#1 Their amazing range  Like I said, I have about 40 shades. But if you head in store or even browse their collections online, you'll be swamped with all your choices. If there's a colour you're after, Essie probably has it.
#2 The wide brush  Around a year ago they changed their brush. It's now wide and super easy to use. Each nail probably only needs a couple strokes until the whole nail is covered and the brush does a great job at making sure it's really evenly applied.
#3 It dries quickly  Usually when I paint my nails I get scared about letting one coat dry before applying the next. Sometimes I wait a few hours, but with Essie by the time I'm finished painting one hand, the other is dry. 
#4 It takes around a week to start chipping  The lasting time is pretty amazing. I make sure I start off with really good nail routine. If you'd like to see my latest and greatest nail routine click here. Following this routine, I can sometimes get one week without chips, or maybe even two if I'm really lucky. That's practically unheard of for normal nail polish, so Essie is definitely onto a winner with their formula.
Here in Australia, you can purchase Essie nail polishes from priceline for $16.95 AUD. Click here to browse some shades. 
What's your favourite Essie shade? What's your favourite nail polish brand or range? 
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Happy end of February everyone! The reason I say happy, is because out of all of the months, February is the one that I always incorrectly spell. So, no more of that for another year makes me feel extremely glad.
This month was a great month when it came to new releases and discovering old favourites. Here are lots of the things that I was loving.


For starters, you're probably wondering, huh, what's this bed doing here. Well, that's my bed! And the reason for the picture is those two gorgeous black marble pillowcases that you see. Those aren't just any pillow cases. They're made from silk. Shhh Silk to be exact. The Shhh Silk Twin Black Marble Silk Pillowcases* have been so good to me. My skin was breaking out a lot in Jan and aside from mixing up my skincare, I think these pillowcases have really helped out! They're hypoallergenic and really let my skin breathe. I wash them once a week and my skin has been saying thank you. Plus, aren't they just so beautiful!? 
Continuing off with benefits for the face, let's move onto skincare! The Jojoba Co Jojoba Oil* is a product that I've really loved for quite sometime. I was reading up a lot online and apparently for my skin (Acne prone and Oily), Jojoba oil is supposed to be perfect. I dug it out from under my sink, started using it every night again, and yes, my skin is ever so happy. I'll definitely be repurchasing this product because it sinks in straight away and I feel like it really helps with reducing some of my acne scaring and pigmentation. 
The last skincare item is the Dermalogica Charcoal Rescue Mask*. I'm sure you've seen this floating around the past month in the Australian beauty community, and that's because it's really that good. I will be doing an entire post on this product early next month, so keep your eyes peeled! But for the mean time, just know that this is probably the best charcoal product / mask that I've ever used. One thing that's really unique about this product too is that your imperfections actually turn white, instead of black. It leaves my skin feeling amazing and I think its helped reduce a lot of congestion. Okay, okay, enough! Wait for the next in depth post. 
Fragrance or body splash wise, I've been really enjoying The Body Shop's Japanese Cherry Blossom Fragrance Mist*. Fun fact, Japan is on my travel list for this year (well I really want to go, so lets cross our fingers). Anyway, this fragrance is really subtle and refreshing. I love how calming and unintrusive it is. 
Did you see my latest nail care routine? If you did, you might not be surprised to see this in this months favourites. Sally Hansen's Complete Care 7-in-1 Nail Treatment* is by far the best nail treatment I've tried. I can tell it works its magic and its extended the life of my nail polish. If you'd like to find out more about this product and read up on my nailcare routine, click here. 
My favourite lip products for this month, are the colours 200 It's A Keeper and 120 You're All Mine from the Rimmel The Only 1 Lipstick Range*. These lipsticks are incredible creamy and these two particular shades are the most natural out of the bunch. I can't stop wearing them! If you'd like to see my full review and swatch post, click here. 
Last, but definitely not least the Sigma All Over Blend E37 Brush*. I own a lot of eye brushes. Probably too many if I'm being honest! But, this particular brush stands out. This brush is perfect for defining the crease. It's the best size to just fit in the crease and the bristles are more dense than your regular eye brush. I find that it really helps for precise application which I can then blend out afterwards. Sometimes when I use a brush that isn't as dense, colour flies everywhere, and that just isn't cute! This really helps and I highly recommend it. You can purchase this brush here.**
What were some of your favourites for February?
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Usually my at home nail routine consists of taking off my old polish and slapping on a new colour.
One of my new years resolutions however was to start being more considerate of my nails and put in that extra bit of effort. So far, so good.
Here is my latest and greatest at home nail routine, yet!



Of course before any new manicure, you have to clean off the now icky manicure of the past. I'm over using strong acetone nail polish removers and I cannot be bothered with anything that requires cotton rounds. My favourite nail polish remover is definitely the Maybelline Express Remover. Acetone free and in a simple little tub, you honestly just dip your finger in and rotate the little tub and you're done! Nail polish free, ready to move on.

Now. onto the product that probably transforms this routine from an at home manicure, into something a bit more professional - the Scholl Velvet Smooth Electronic Nail Care System*. To be 100% honest with you, I don't usually give in to these at home magical machines that transform your nails into something else. But, this one looked different and I was super curious, so I gave in. It looks a little daunting, but this system is a breeze. You have three different nail care heads, each with their own little job. The first one files, second buffs and third shines. I'm not kidding when I say, that this is the only thing I have ever used which has completely gotten rid of those little nail tares on the edge of my thumbs.

Once I've finished with the magical Scholl Electronic Nail System, I give the tips of my nails a quick additional file just using an ordinary nail file board, just so I have the exact shape that I like. Then, I go in with the Scholl Velvet Smooth Nail Care Oil*. I've tried so many nail oils in the past, and this one definitely takes the cake. Most oils help make your nails feel smoother, but some of them don't last. With this one, you apply a thin coat, massage it in and the formula does actually work its way in. After you wash your hands, you can still feel that your nails are moisturised.

Last up, Sally Hansen Complete Care 7-In-1 Nail Treatment*. This product can be used as a base and top coat. It's also claimed to have 5 other uses including helping with growth, strength, ride filling, brightening and moisturising. Sometimes when products say that they have many uses, they're straight up bluffing and they chip or peel away, but not this guy! After the first time I used this product as a base coat, I didn't put anything on top. 4 days later, still no chips, my nails were shiny and felt strong. That honestly doesn't happen to me. Even with other Sally Hansen Base or Top coats, they usually flake away, so this must be magical! As a top coat, I definitely noticed that it also lengthens my manicures.

Have you tried any of these products before?
What's your current at home nail routine?
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Summer time to me speaks pastels. There's just something about them that is so appealing to me and today I wanted to share with you all, my pastel favourites!

Maybelline Love Lilac | Sally Hansen Miracle Gel 450 Get Mod | Essie Spaghetti Strap | Essie Bikini So Teeny | Essie Blossom Dandy 
Maybelline Love Lilac* is the ultimate pastel purple. It almost seems as if it used to be a super light grey and they just added some beautiful purple pigment. I love this colour, especially on my toes.
By far, the colour I reach for the most during summer is a pastel green. I bounce between many, but this year I've found myself reaching for Essie Blossom Dandy*. Essie nail polishes are incredible with their pigmentation, only usually needing two coats to be opaque. Their brush is also amazing and wide, so its definitely great to use when you're in a rush.
Another Essie colour that I'm an absolute sucker for is of course, Essie Bikini So Teeny. It's very easy to see why this is a cult favourite of so many people. It's a gorgeous blue, not as pastel as the others and also has a slight shimmer. 
The last Essie nail polish of the bunch is Spaghetti Strap*. Although new to my collection, it has already had a fair bit of wear. Spaghetti Strap is a gorgeous combination of pink, orange and nude. It's super complimenting to my olive skin tone and I think it would be lovely on everyone! I find that the more tanned I become, the nicer this looks.
Sally Hansen Get Mod* isn't really a pastel, because it's white, but I just had to include it. Great white nail polish is definitely hard to find. Since having this one, it's practically the only one I use. A couple coats and you're set. This formula also has the longest longevity of the bunch, so if you're after something that'll last, this should be your go to! 
What nail polishes do you adore during the summer time? 
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First up, glittery, shimmery, sparkly goodness. If you have that one shade you love rockin all year, why not top it off with a gorgeous effect nail polish on top! Here are a few of my favourites. My number one would probably have to be the lovely Essie polish in Stroke of Brilliance.


OPI What's Your Point-Setta?* | Naughty Nautical | Topshop Hidden Treasure
If you do want to be more 'festive', here is my favourite red and green. OPI What's Your Point-Setta is a brighter version of your typical red shade and Essie Naughty Nautical is just all things amazing. I absolutely love this shade and it takes absolutely forever to chip. Topshop Hidden Treasure is one of those really cool duo-chrome shades that changes depending on the light and the way you rotate your nails. I'm sure it's the epitome of festive, really!
What polishes do you love wearing around Christmas?
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The makeup gods have finally answered and Sephora is finally online for us Aussies - yay! If you can't hold back your excitement and want to jump straight over to the website click here. 
Hello to all of you who have stuck around! If Sephora online wasn't exciting enough, I was contacted to be one of their digital influencers and was given a bundle of joy - a parcel of goodies sold on their new online store. 
Today's post will be my first impressions and a mini-review on some of Sephora Collection's makeup and skincare. Stay tuned the next coming days to see some other posts with Make Up For Ever, Alpha H Skincare and 3 Concept Eyes (to just name a few brands). 
Beginning with my favourite product, we have the Sephora Collection Scented Chocolate Toffee Spray*. Wow. Imagine this to smell like hot chocolate and vanilla. It is the perfect size and I'm so happy that I'll be able to carry this around with me in my bag. 
Sephora Collection Colorful Blush in Sweet on You #05* is a gorgeous, high pigmented peachy pink shade. Peachy pinks are my favourite sorts of blushes and this one blends in beautifully.
Because we are moving into the warmer months, a nice coral peach nail polish has definitely been on my wishlist and now I have one - Sephora Collection Nail Lacquer in M-Maybe*. The brush looks pretty wide and polish seems pretty pigmented from the swatch so I'm looking forward to using it. I'll be sure to post an actual nail swatch swatch up on my instagram.
Last up with the makeup we have the Sephora Collection Glossy Lip Pencil in #05* which is super smooth. It is fairly sheer, but definitely buildable. Having a look at the Sephora website it seems that there are quite a few shades that I'd like to take a look of in the future.
Time for skincare! I received two hydrating masks which I'm ecstatic about because even though I'm oily my skin has definitely been crying out for some hydration lately.  The Sephora Marine Algae Eye Mask* comes with two jelly fish / half moon shaped masks that you place beneath your eyes. I placed them on top of my bags for about 15-20 minutes and then rubbed in the excess. My under eye area felt very smooth and the formula was not irritating at all.

The last product for todays post are the Sephora Collection Jelly Mask Moisturising & Energising Vitamin Cocktails*.These are the ultimate travel friendly mask in my opinion. You can rip off a couple, take them with you and not worry about them popping in your suitcase or bag. I also think that you could do this mask with a friend because the one cup holds a lot of product. I found that I only used around half and that was me being quite generous. I kept this mask on for around 10 minutes.My skin felt a little sensitive around my mouth and nose so I think next time I'll leave a little distance. When I washed it off, again my skin felt fabulous. Oh and also, this smells INCREDIBLE like some sort of delicious and sweet perfume.
Out of the two masks I would probably say that the Algae Eye Mask felt more refreshing and it would be my favourite of the two. 
Are you as excited by the Sephora www.sephora.com.au launch as I am!?  What have you been absolutely dying to try from Sephora? (Their brand or others) 
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