According to my absolutely overflowing empties drawer, I think it's time for another Time To Throw Dem Beauty Products Out post. There's quite a bit in this post, many products you've seen before and a couple new ones. 
For people who don't quite get the purpose of these posts, it's to show you my empties. Basically, products that I've finished because I loved or ones that I stopped using and need to part ways with. I'll let you know about my repurchasing situation with these goodies too.   

My three holy grails in one picture, pretty much! You've all probably seen these three products, way too much. But they're just that great. The Maxfactor Face Finity All Day Primer is a great primer to add a little bit of extra moisture. Even though I'm oily, this adds moisture, and not shininess.

The Covergirl TruBlend Foundation is my favourite foundation of all time. It's affordable (by Australian standards), provides me with a medium coverage and lasts on my oily skin all day.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer is the only under eye concealer I have used and probably ever will use. It covers everything and doesn't crease. Of course, I've already repurchased these products.

HAIRCARE 
First up, the Dove Hair Therapy Daily Moisture Shampoo* + Conditioner*. I really, really enjoyed using up this range. Luckily I didn't have coloured hair at the time though, because I think that this product isn't exactly colour safe. But, if you don't have any colour in your hair and you're looking for a great, accessible shampoo and conditioner range, I'd definitely recommend this one! It's probably one of my favourites ever and I'll definitely repurchase it once my colour is back to normal.

When it comes to the Natura Siberica Oblepikha Shampoo* + Conditioner*, I personally LOVED the shampoo but the conditioner didn't really do anything for me. This range smells like Pineapple and Passionfruit to me. The shampoo worked as a great clarifying shampoo for me which I used once a week. The conditioner on the other hand, it was too thin to be moisturising and to get that fully moisturised affect, I feel like i'd have to use half of the bottle.

Batiste Dry Shampoo Big & Bouncy XXL Volume is a really, really good dry shampoo. No idea why I picked this one up specifically. Maybe it was on sale, maybe it was from a goodie bag, I don't quite remember because it was a long, long time ago. But yes, this ones pretty good! Doesn't leave any white residue on my roots, gives me some great volume and helps my oil disappear.

SKINCARE
Innoxa Organic Gentle Cleansing Gel*was an absolute favourite of mine last year. It's probably the perfect face cleanser for my skin. It cleared my skin up and made my feel generally feel better. The packaging size is really small though so I've been using this product pretty sparingly. I will repurchase this 100%, but I'm going to wait for a Priceline Skincare sale because it isn't that affordable.

Biore Deep Pore Cleansing Gel is my favourite face cleanser for the shower. I've had quite a few bottles of this stuff and I have a new one in my shower right now.

Garnier Clean Sensitive 2-in-1 Gentle Make Up Remover is a MUST PURCHASE for all of you reading. This product is the best stubborn makeup remover you'll ever use. It's cheap and accessible. You need it, now.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel is an amazing moisturiser for those of you with combo to oily skin. It's a great moisturiser that sinks in straight away. It's perfect under makeup because you can't tell its there.

THINGS THAT SMELL GREAT 
Victoria's Secret Secret Charm Body Mist is a product I've had for a really, really long time. I've been trying to use it up for what seems like forever. It's a nice scent, but I've smelt nicer, so I probably won't repurchase it.

Victoria's Secret Noir Tease Scented Body Wash smells AMAZING. I loved this body wash and I'll definitely be repurchasing it in a larger size if it's still available. It smells a lot like a Brittney Spears fragrance to me. Nice and sweet! It's probably strange that I like this because I usually like more natural, herby shower washes, but hey I love it.

YSL Parisienne Perfume was my favourite scent of last year. I used it up so quickly because it smelt so nice. It's a gorgeous sweet, warm and hearty winter scent, that I kind of stuck with all year long (oops). I'll definitely be repurchasing this one.

RANDOM 

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2015 has been quite the year for beauty releases. I think my obsession with makeup definitely grew this year and my expanding makeup collection probably speaks for itself! 
Here is my Best of Beauty 2015 post. Not all of these products were released in 2015, but they're definitely my favourites for this year.


Whats a yearly favourites or best off post without an eyeshadow palette!? Earlier this year, I was in debate whether to pick up Urban Decay's Naked 3 because I already had Naked 2. After seeing so many tutorials and gorgeous eye looks by my friends, I decided it was time. Since having this palette, I've barely touched my Naked 2 or Lorac Pro. Something about this palette is just so damn gorgeous! Its buttery, pinky, warm, eyeshadow goodness. Definitely recommend it.
Becca Cosmetics Champagne Pop. Do I really need to say more? I'm a creature of habit with my highlighters so I've honestly been using the same one for the past year. But now, oh my gosh. If you own many highlights and you're debating over whether or not to get it, you honestly need to. I've never owned anything as pigmented as this highlighter. I suspect that I'll be using this highlighter for a very, very long time. 
Arbonne Cosmetics Smoothed Over Lipstick in Rose. Despite all the rubbish you hear and see online about their products and a small minority of Arbonne representatives, their products are really good. This lipstick has been my number one go to all of this year. It's a gorgeous purply-pinky colour that I think would look incredible on all skin tones. The texture is ridiculously smooth and as you can see from the swatch, super pigmented.
YSL Fusion Ink Foundation is still my favourite high end foundation. Recently, I attended a few events and I finished applying my makeup at 3pm. After the event, I then went to an outdoor cinema. Came home around midnight, and my makeup was still matte. Considering that I'm 100/10 oily, how incredible is that!? If you want to read more about this foundation and my opinion, read here.
Maxfactor Face Finity Primer is probably the number one product that I've been praising this year. No matter what skin type or who asks me, if anyone ever needs a primer, get this one. It's an amazing moisturising texture so your makeup goes on very smooth, but it sinks into your skin and isn't oily. It also has SPF20 which is always a plus.
Last up, two brushes. Sigma Tapered Highlighter F35 and Real Techniques Bold Metals Collection #30. I found that before these two brushes, all of them were just so-so on my skin. These two brushes pick up the exact right amount of highlighter and dispurse it so evenly and flawlessly. 
What products are in your best of beauty for 2015?
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The word dupe is thrown around a lot when it comes to makeup and sometimes a 'dupe' shows two products that don't look slightly the same. Today's post, is not one of those times. In this post I will be showing you a 100% dupe for the YSL Couture Kajal Eyeliner* - the Maybelline Master Kajal.


As many of you in the makeup world would know, both YSL and Maybelline are owned by L'Oreal. What this means is that in many instances some products that you are paying premium price for are actually already available under other L'Oreal brands, at a much more affordable price. 
Packaging wise is literally the only way that these two products differ. YSL has a matte barrel and a gold lid vs Maybelline's with a glossy barrel and transparent lid. The YSL barrel is also slightly longer in appearance, yet both of these products hold the exact same amount of product.  Application is the exact same for both of them and so is the pigmentation.
They both also claim to be waterproof and trying to remove then both, they showed the same effect. Soap and a light scrub and the lines smudged and faded slightly. They were both fully gone once I used my trusty Garnier 2-in-1 waterproof eye makeup remover. 
Oh and I may have slightly told a fib. Another way that these two products differ is yep you guessed it, the price. Holy moly. The YSL Couture Kajal is $60 AUD vs the Maybelline Master Kajal at $11.95.
What do you guys think about this dupe?  What is one absolute 100% dupe that you have found?
*Products marked with an asterisk have been provided for editorial consideration. For more information, please read my disclaimer.



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Sometimes you just come across some gorgeous makeup packaging or pretty makeup products that make you go wow. Today's post is packed full with some of my favourite wow makeup items.
Originally totally not a fan of Benefit They're Real Mascara, I'm happy to say that it's finally growing on me! I'm definitely with the majority of users out there who say that it just needs to dry up a bit so the formula isn't as wet. I've now got quite the collection of these mascaras and last week the limited edition Benefit They're Real Mascara with Swarovski* crystals popped its way into my PO Box. I couldn't stop looking at it. The packaging is matte with the gorgeous crystals on the lid and I can't stop looking at it. What a fantastic collaboration.

Next up is the stunning YSL Couture Variation Eyeshadow Palette* which I've done a full in depth review + swatches that you can find here. This palette is so aesthetically pleasing on both the outside and inside. The shadows themselves are also incredibly pigmented and gorgeous. Definitely a high end product that I would suggest adding to your collection!
Of course I've included the Too Faced Perfect Flush Blush in Something About Berry. I think that this was the first 'really pretty' item in my collection. The packaging is stunningly girly and playful. All three blush colours are gorgeous on their own and mixed together also. If you are a fan of pigmented blushes, this ones for you - plus it's just so cute!

This product has received lots of buzz lately in the makeup world for all of the right reasons. I totally agree with all the praise. Laura Mercier's Face Illuminator in Indiscretion* is so incredibly beautiful. Honestly, how much detail has gone into the appearance of this illuminator in the pan!? So many brands invest a heck load of money in external packaging and forget the actual product itself - definitely not the case here! This is one of my absolute favourites for highlighting. I'm curious to see what happens to its lovely in pan appearance once I keep using it.

Last but not least of course are the lipsticks that most of us run to buy when we start our makeup collections. YSL Rouge Volupte's are by far the nicest lipstick formula I've ever used. They glide on the lips literally effortlessly. If anyone says a lipstick applies smoothly, I always think, well is it rouge volupte smooth!? The packaging is glamourous to the tee. I mean what isn't beautiful about gold!? 
What are the prettiest products that you own? 
*Products marked with an asterisk have been provided for editorial consideration. For more information, please read my disclaimer.



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YSL is a brand that continually impresses me and makes me want to keep trying more. If you are a sucker for gorgeous eyeshadow palettes, I also have a review on the YSL Couture Variation Palette here. In today's post however I'll be talking about some of the other beautiful products in YSL's Couture range. 

First up, I'll be talking about the product that I am fairly certain lured you into reading this post. The YSL Couture Palette in Metal Clash* has 5 colours that are 'ready-to-wear'. I guess I'll start with the packaging. Well, wow. Gold along the edges and top is this really interesting plasticy bouncy sort of material that you just wan't to keep touching. On the inside, you're greeted by five gorgeous colours that as you can see swatch quite beautifully. I haven't used this palette yet but wow I am excited to! They are all so smooth and pretty pigmented too.


Next up is the YSL Couture Brow Mascara in #2 Ash Blond*. The product itself looks gorgeous again. I love the formula and the brush, however this one isn't in my shade *sigh* ! If I can get my hands on the colour Glazed Brown, i'll let you all know how it goes. 
Top: Couture Kajal Eyeliner | Bottom: Couture Brow Mascara

Couture Kajal #1 Eyeshadow / Eyeliner* is named as a 3-in-1 product. The three uses are as an eyeshadow, eyeliner and tightline eyeliner. As an eyeliner, I definitely love this product. It stays in place unless you want to smudge it and it does require a waterproof eye makeup remover or some light rubbing. To use it as an eyeshadow, you do have a little bit of playtime to try and blend it out a bit, but I would definitely apply it to one eyelid at a time so it doesn't dry too quickly. The packaging as you can see is gorgeous and matte black with a gold lid, in an almost bullet shape. The tip is like a cone and this helps make the product super easier to use. Not sure how it'll go as the product becomes smaller, but at the moment I really like how this works and how quickly a nice line can be drawn. Oh and how familiar does this product look? Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Master Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner by Maybelline? Hmmm, both YSL and Maybelline are owned by L'Oreal, so who would love to see a comparison post? What YSL or high end products are you currently lusting over?
*Products marked with an asterisk have been provided for editorial consideration. For more information, please read my disclaimer.



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One things for sure, Yves Saint Laurent's packaging in itself is incredible. I'm sure the packaging of this product, it's sheer beauty, attracted you here. This is the gorgeous Couture Variation Palette #1*. What's so exciting about this product is that it's not only the packaging that is gorgeous. But also the stunning shadows inside.
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By far my most favourite foundation would have to be the YSL Fusion Ink Foundation*. I knew from the very first time I used it that the formula was magical and I had to share it with you all. If you're someone that skims over reviews really quickly, let me tell you. If you have oily skin, want a matte foundation that actually WORKS, then you need this. 
This glorious foundation doesn't just apply great and last, it looks flawless, whilst also feeling fantastic on the skin.  
Quick information spill; 

• YSL Fusion Ink Foundation* is intended to provide 'flawless matte coverage'
• Comes in 14 shades and is SPF 18
• The shade that I have is #BR50
• In Australia it is $85 for 25ml of product 
• It is available from Mecca Maxima, Myer and David Jones 

For starters I of course have to mention the gorgeous packaging. The YSL Fusion Ink Foundation comes in a stunning glass bottle with a gold cap. It is very simplistic, but I think that's what makes it so gorgeous.

When it comes to application, you can see from the above photograph that this product does not come with a pump and is not just a bottle that you tip upside down. The YSL Fusion Ink Foundation infact uses the YSL Touche Eclat Pen Applicator.

The formula of this foundation is very very very thin and watery, has a slight fragrance and a little amount goes a long way. I know that $85 is on the expensive side for a foundation, but I believe that because of this formula and using such a small amount, this product will last you quite a while without running out.

The first time I used this foundation, I applied it with my fingers as suggested. The coverage was light to medium. The second time I used this foundation, I used my trusty beauty blender and the coverage was more in between medium and full coverage.

How does this foundation feel on my face? Incredibly light weight. Once it sinks in (which is quickly), it feels silky and smooth. I was very lucky because the shade BR50 matches me perfectly.

Did I use a powder? No! And guess how long this baby was matte on my face for? An entire 6 hours with no shine... You heard me right. In summary, this a perfect foundation for anyone with oily skin. This foundation does cling to a few of my dry spots, so if you do have very dry skin this might not be the foundation for you. I've been told by a couple of my blogger friends that they have dry skin and this worked wonderfully for them because they used  a really good moisturiser and primer - so don't cancel it out! Just make sure you get a sample before you fork out the $$.

Have any of you tried the YSL Fusion Ink Foundation or any other YSL foundations?

What is your current favourite foundation?

*Products marked with an asterisk have been provided for editorial consideration. For more information, please read my disclaimer.

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