Drugstore heroes: Face Of Australia budge proof eyeliners
One of my favourite drug store items released in recent times is the Face Of Australia Budge Proof Eyeliners. I’ve been wearing the bronze and the electric blue liners so much since I first tried them a month ago- it was hard having to hold off reviewing them until closer to the release date. They are an example of how you can find high end quality products in drug store brands if you know where to look.
The packaging is ingenious- the lid unscrews to reveal the eyeliner pot and a mini eyeliner brush. The brush itself is surprisingly decent quality for something included with product- it is dense and stiff enough to give you good control over the line.
FOA says..
The ultra-smooth, pigment rich formula provides the precision of a liquid liner that’s easy to apply with the built in fool-proof brush. Create thick or thin lines that are perfect every time.
Blackest Black: matte black, semi sheer, requires 2-3 coats for full opacity.
Brilliant Blue: metallic electric blue, opaque in 1 layer.
Espresso: metallic burgundy bronze, opaque in 1 layer.
Pure Purple: metallic lavender, semi sheer.
My favourites are ‘Brilliant Blue’and ‘Espresso’ – both beautifully vivid, highly pigmented colours.
keep reading after the jump!
Posted by myfunnyvalentine on Jan 29th, 2013 in Reviews, Swatches | 0 comments.Tags: eyeliner, Face Of Australia
Review: The Body Shop Vineyard Peach Bath and Body Collection
The Body Shop launched their limited edition Vineyard Peach collection at the end of 2012 to overwhelmingly positive reviews online and on social media. I was lucky to be given a chance to experience the collection for myself, and I must say the Vineyard Peach products are probably my favourite from the Body Shop thus far.
The scent is incredible- I adore the scent of peaches, and The Body Shop has done a great job of convincingly replicating the smell of freshly cut, ripe peaches. Sweet, but not at all cloying or heavy.
On the skin, my favourite out of the collection is the Vineyard Peach Body Butter. It’s quite rich, absorbs well, and leaves a lovely scent behind.
Availability: The Body Shop store, or www.thebodyshop.com.au
The Body Shop says…
Vineyard Peach Body Butter $27.95
Butter up with our pick of the season! For peachy soft skin that smells as good as it is to touch, Vineyard Peach Body Butter delivers 24 hours of deep moisturisation and velvety softness.
Vineyard Peach Body Scrub $27.95
Containing ground peach seeds, our Vineyard Peach Body Scrub gently exfoliates, leaving your skin velvety smooth, soft and fragrant.
Vineyard Peach Shower Gel $12.95
Transform your shower into an intensely fragrant, peach-tastic experience. Vineyard Peach Shower Gel will carry you away to a Mediterranean holiday. Bliss!
Vineyard Peach Body Lotion $21.95
A superb body lotion which goes on light and smells divine. For every day moisture and feel good, peachy fragrance.
disclosure: these products were sent to me by PR for consideration.
Posted by myfunnyvalentine on Jan 24th, 2013 in Uncategorized | 0 comments.
Black Diamond: A Shimmery Smoky Eye Feat. Chanel Mirifique
I was on my way out to dinner a few weeks ago and I felt like indulging in a little bit of sparkle. I hadn’t used my Chanel Illusion D’Ombre in Mirifique for a long time so I had a play with using Mirifique together with a little bit of MAC Reflects Glitter in Gold to heighten the sparkly effect.
I love my Reflects Gold and really don’t use this enough- it gives a beautiful sophisticated sparkle without chunky glitter, and adheres to the lid really well when used with a cream shadow like the Illusion D’Ombre. I’d love to try it on taupe shadow (it’s on the list of my 358 other things I need to try).
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Posted by myfunnyvalentine on Jan 22nd, 2013 in Chanel, Eye shadow, FOTD | 0 comments.Tags: Chanel Illusion D'Ombre, Glitter
Hair Romance 30 Braids in 30 Days E-book Winners
We are very excited to announce that our two winners of the 30 Braids in 30 Days e-book are…
#8 Mandy
#12 Kimberly
I will contact you and get the ebook over to you both very soon! Have lots of fun with your braiding 
Tweet, instagram, or FB me some pics if you can- I’d love to see how you go.
Beauty Blog Link Love: 18/01/13
Krasey Beauty has the scoop on the (old) new Herbal Essences range!
Phyrra shares her first impressions of the Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm with you. See if it’s a must have!
A great red lip is never really “out of season”. Check out the super-comfortable, gorgeously opaque YSL Rouge Pur Couture in Le Rouge at theNotice!
Jenn from Spiced Beauty found the best concealer ever under $2.00! Check it out!
At Musing on Beauty, Mariella “accidentally” bought a Laura Mercier Angled Eye Colour Brush that is not what she expected. She likes it never the less, so read all about it!
Musicalhouses explores if collagen supplements and skincare really work!
Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed may never be a pop tart but thanks to the Nicole by OPI Selena Gomez collection, she can at least have the nails of one. Come check out her swatches and see if they make you want to date Justin Bieber!
Prime Beauty steps out of her brown/bronze/beige neutral comfort zone withbareMinerals new Remix Collection, a color-lovers delight!
Come check out the love it or leave it review of Benefit Fine One One at Adorable On Your Vanity.
Does winter have you down? Pammy Blogs Beauty shows you how to “Get the Look” for summery/beachy waves with a clipless curling iron.
Beauty Reflections tries one of the new Estée Lauder Pure Color Stay-On Shadow Paints inExtreme Emerald.
Makeup, Beauty and More talks about a new favorite winter lipstick from the drugstore!
Anita from Pleasureflush is giving away a bottle of Revlon Pink Ribbon nail polish to one lucky follower. The giveaway is open internationally!
Posted by myfunnyvalentine on Jan 21st, 2013 in Uncategorized | 0 comments.
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