Hey Readers,
I hope this post finds you all well. I am back with another Fast Five. I really enjoyed writing the last one and I thought it time I do it all again. Like my previous post I have picked five beauty items that I am going to give mini reviews on for the most part I haven't spoken about these before but they are products that I have been loving and ones that I want to share. So lets get started....
Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in the shade 077 Asia.
For the longest time I have not been a lipstick wearer and primarily this is because my lips are always dry, they tend to become flakey and chapped easily so may ore often than not I have found that any lip product with colour in it usually would dry my lips out further and make them feel all uncomfortable. But that changed recently, after receiving a rimmel lipstick in a beauty box subscription. It was a dark berry purple shade and it suited me so well. Every time I wore it someone would comment saying how good it looked. And it was so comfortable to wear but lets face wearing a bold colour all day can be high maintenance. So I went on the hunt for a more natural shade an MLBB surprisingly I found this in a discount basket at the checkout while I was picking up groceries at Coles. While I only had the sticker on the bottom of the lipstick for reference of the colour for $5 it was worth a shot. Its a great colour not too pink or brown and I love it just for on a day where I want something on my lips but a more natural look. These rimmel lasting finish lipsticks are so easy to wear. They glide on, are pigmented, creamy and long lasting my lips never feel uncomfortable or dry.
Glamourflage Rauchy Rosie Grapefruit Hand Cream 60ml
Ok so excuse the fact that this tube looks a bit worse for wear sadly the packaging hasn't survived the winter well however the hand cream inside has been the best during these cooler months. My hands have been so dry this winter and not only is this cream hydrating and long lasting but the scent is light and it absorbs quickly with no sticky or slippery residue.
Revlon Colorstay eyeliner in shades 205 Sapphire, 209 Black Violet and 210 Teal
I know I spoke about the Teal liner in the first post to this series but I had to include these again as I have since purchased two new colours in the range. I am still loving these and they are so good for adding a pop of colour to your eye look quickly and easily. However I do have to say that the new colours (sapphire and black violet) aren't as creamy as the Teal shade they do require a few swipes to get the perfect application.
Olay Double Action Day Cream and Primer 50ml
This was an impulse buy during the last 40% skincare sale at priceline it had been marked down to $5 or $6 which I thought was pretty good for a 50ml cream and I was drawn to the idea of a primer and day cream in one. Its been a great addition to my morning routine. The cream itself isn't too thick and it goes on so smooth and absorbs quickly. It also does leave your skin slightly tacky which is helpful pre makeup application and I do feel it contributes to makeup longevity. Now while it does say its mattifying it also doesn't seem to make my oily T zone want to produce more oil which I have also been enjoying.
Target Pocket Tissues 10 pack
I know including this item may be boring to some of you but I have to say that these have been the biggest life saver recently and so I had to give them some love. Not only are these tissues in pocket packs so they are compact and great to stash in every handbag, carry bag, pocket and cup holder in your car!! But also they are three ply so they are soft and strong!! Being sick is taxing enough coughing, sneezing and everyone looking at you like you have the plague, so to then have tissues that just disintegrate the minute they are wet (sorry TMI!!) just isn't ideal but these guys stood up to the challenge and having 10 per pack is really handy. The best bit is that target sells them in a 12 pack for $2 money well spent.
So that ends this edition of Fast Five I hope you have enjoyed and if you have any product recommendations or anything you want me to try for review please send them my way. Until next post Happy reading and happy shopping!!
Everlynne.
Hey Readers,
Hope this post finds you well!! Happy September and Happy Spring!!! This weekend I am kinda making the most and spring cleaning a little and this pile of beauty empties has been building up so thought it time I get rid of it. Because there is so much I will try to be brief so not to make this post to long so lets get started!!!
Hits
Kmart Eye Makeup Remover Wipes 30 pack
Still loving these for fixing any makeup mistakes and getting rid of foundation on the back of my hand post makeup application. For 75 cents for a pack of thirty just so simple and convenient.
Sukin Oil Balancing + Charcoal Purifying Gel Cleanser 125ml
This cleanser is really really good and I have enjoyed using it after picking it up in a Priceline 40% off sale a while back. Its really great cleanser definetly removes impurites, makeup residue etc. But also helps keep my oily T zone at bay I always noticed if I used something else the night before that my makeup wouldn't last as well the next day. The Charcoal inclusion doesn't give it the best of scents though. However I would still repurchase.
Manicare Moisturising Nail Polish Remover Pads 32 pack
I can not tolerate the smell of acetone based polishes and usually the liquid removers that don't contain the chemical don't seem to work very well but these pre soaked pads are AMAZING they don't contain acetone, they don't have a harsh scent and they remove polish quickly and easily with less mess.
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water 400ml
You probably don't need me to tell you that this stuff is great (and I think I've sung its praises before). Removing makeup quickly, easily and particularly good when you are so tired and just want to get all your makeup off and go to bed. Also good when your wing liner goes wonky and you wish to fix it quick pair this with a cotton bud and your good to go
Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub 125ml
This is one scrub that I have loved for a long time and also one that I do tend to compare other scrubs to. Its the perfect balance between creamy base and scrub particles. It makes my skin feel so clean and smooth.
Johnson's Body Care Moisturising Body Wash 1L
I spoke about this body wash in my last empties and clearly I am still loving it. Not only is the gel itself really great foaming and cleaning sufficiently but the large bottle and pump top means its a great long lasting and handy addition to the shower.
Rexona Clinical Protection Anti-Perspirant Deodorant 45ml
-Summer Strength, Antibacterial Defence, Stress Control
It seems excessive that I have three empty containers in my empties bag but I really have enjoyed this deodorant since I discovered it. Lets face it some deodorants just don't do the job, breathing in sprays just isn't fun and some you use them for so long that they just seem to loose their effectiveness. I like that this gets me through from dawn till dusk!!!
Rimmel #Insta Flawless Light Medium 30ml
Still loving this still using it everyday before applying my foundation love the bit of extra that it gives to my finished complexion. Its the top of my list every time I see 40% Rimmel cosmetics.
Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous 210 Medium Beige 30ml
Another love that I have talked about alot but one that I have had to stop using for a while as I have found it had to find. My two local Priceline stores no longer carry this shade. When I find it I will stock up!!
Loreal Infallible 24H-Matte 22 Radiant Beige 35ml
This has become almost the replacement for my covergirl foundation sadly it doesn't quite tick all the boxes that one does. Having said that I do like it a lot and I continue to use it everyday. This foundation is really my go to for work or days that will be long and touch ups minimal. Its a full coverage foundation and once its on it stays. It great for days I am in and out of cold storage, going in and out of an air conditioned building to the heat of the day despite being winter in Brisbane we have had some warm days. It also seems to keep a hold on my oily T zone staying firm and not break down. Days were I forget/cant be bothered to powder or miss that setting spray step this foundation looks as good at night as when I put it on in the morning. Sadly I am fussy so while I want a matte finish I don't love the flat look so I do find pairing this with the rimmel #insta flawlesss underneath does help to combat that.
Evolu Recovery Day Cream 75ml
This was a good cream very smooth and moisturising and not a bad scent. Its light on the skin and instantly hydrating but I just didn't use it enough. I prefer using a mattifying cream before my makeup so I hardly reached for this one.
Garnier Miracle Wake Up Cream 50ml
I put this last in the list as I am kinda on the fence as to if this is a hit or miss. I did enjoy this one its a nice soft and creamy cream. Easy to apply and makes skin feel soft, smooth and hydrated but its just a good face cream it works does the job but I wasn't completely wowed!!
Misses
Target Hand Poured Scented Candle
-grapefruit and Cassis, Pomegranate Orange
I wanted so much to love these at $10 each and smelling so good in the jar I thought it was a really great way to pretty up and scent my house. Sadly they just don't have the longevity. Initially you can smell the fragrance but it definitely doesn't permeate around the room nor does it last that long even though its still burning. They also haven't seem to last the 40 hours of burn time it says on the box. A pretty decoration though!!
Klara Reset Instant New Skin 15ml
I bought this as part of a set that I wanted to try and review but I just wasn't that impressed. Its a no rinse formula gel that says it exfoliates to unblock, tighten pores and diminish fine lines. Not only do I really prefer something that is in shower I also didn't really feel like this was doing anything.
e.l.f Exfoliating Scrub 100ml
This was a miss simply because it wasn't scrubby enough I didn't feel it was really doing anything it seemed to have more base to scrub particle ratio.
Maybelline Color Wisper 25 Lust for Blush
This was such a hyped product and I bought it and used it simple because so many youtubers raved about it. Now don't get me wrong a great formula that sadly maybelline don't do any more but it really was never my colour its definitely too light and too pink for my complexion not sure how I made it work!!! As you can see by the picture its not finished but its so old its time it goes.
Sukin Oil Balancing Mattifying Facial Moisturiser 125ml
Like the cleanser I did like using this one as it does really help to skin mattify the skin but also is light and hydrating. But the reason it goes into the miss pile is simply the smell. The charcoal is overpowering and unlike with the gel were you wash it off. With this moisturiser its on your skin and the scent lingers long after its absorbed.
The Body Shop Tea Tree 3 in 1 Wash Scrub Mask 5ml sample sachet
I was really excited to try this one as I love these kind of all in one products. Sadly the tea tree was overpowering and it did leave my skin tingling and feeling tight which I didn't love.
Glam Glow PowerMud Dual Cleanse Treatment 3g sample sachet
I must be the only person that doesn't love these glamglow mud masks but I just wasn't impressed. It didn't feel that nice on my skin, nor did I really feel it left my skin looking good. It a miss for me!!
Rohr Remedy Australian Wildflower Deodorant
This was part of a beauty box I received a while ago and while and while its easy to use the scent is great. For me personally it just doesn't do the job I want it to. It one of those deodorants that needs reapplication (in my opinion) throughout a whole day.
So that ends empties hits and misses, I hope you enjoyed this edition and that it wasn't too long. Can't wait to get rid of these items and start fresh for next time. Until then happy reading and happy shopping.
Everlynne.
