Maslow and Co West Coast USA

Hey Readers,
I hope this post finds you well. This week another edition of Maslow and Co has been delivered to my door and I was very excited to see this receive this one. This edition is showcasing products from the West Coast USA and in this box there is a little bit of everything. So lets get too it!!!

Reverie Milk Anti Frizz Leave In Nourishing Treatment received a 30ml deluxe sample full size is 100ml.
 This is milk based treatment is infused with 16 essential oils and proteins can be used on both wet and dry hair. Light weight and nourishing whilst taming frizz. Interested to try this one I forever battle flyaways and frizz so very happy to see this one and give it a try.

Milani Baked Blush in Corallina 
This baked blush is a much sought after product from Milani. Baked on italian teracotta tiles these blushes are not only beautiful in the pan but also on the skin. Corallina looks a little bright and quite shimmery at first but on the skin it gives a gorgeous flush to the cheeks. This is one of the most exciting products in the box for me I love blush and the coral based colour is perfect for me. This one builds, blends and is beautiful on the cheeks.

Marula Foaming Cleansing Oil recieved a 30ml sample full size is 210ml

This foaming cleanser combines Marula Oil which helps to treat damaged/aging skin with AHA's that help brighten skin and unclog pores. This patented technology  releases hydration and nutrients to help plump and hydrate the skin as well as helping to fight the signs of aging. I am interested to try this one while I have tried a cleansing oil before I have not tried one that foams or one that can be used in shower. 

Fig and Yarrow Red Clay Mask received a full size.

This Red clay mask is handcrafted clay mask is infused with essential oils and herbs. Red Clay helping to draw out impurities and balance oil prone combination skin. I am really loving  that I have received a mask that is targeted to my skin type often when you fill out a beauty profile for a box skin types are never generally taken into consideration so really happy to see that also happy that this one recommends it can be mixed with water, honey or natural yogurt giving a little bit extra variety. Happy to give this a try. 

Fig and Yarrow Complexion Water Rose, Sandalwood and Neroli. Received a sample size of 30ml full size is 120ml

With reparative properties of essential oils this mist is both hydrating and healing. Can be used as a toner, post makeup refresh or after sun spritz. Can not only be used on the face but body and hair as well. Loving the versatile nature of this one so cannot wait to try and see what it is like. It also is the perfect match use post mask. 

Earth's Nectar Mint Leaves Scalp Oil received a 30ml sample full size is 120ml.

Whether you hair is dry and damaged, you suffer from dry scalp or dandruff. Your hair is straight or curly this treatment is suitable for all. Combining sweet almond and jojoba to treat dryness and rosemary gives the hair strength and helps to promote growth. I suffer with a bit of dry scalp myself so interested to see what this is like.

So that ends Maslow and Co West Coast USA edition. Very happy with this edition, I really love the variety of products that we have received in this box and really interested to try all these brands. Cannot wait!!! 

Until next post happy shopping and happy reading!! 

Everlynne.

The Parcel by Marie Claire Winter Edit.

Hey Readers,
I hope this post finds you well. Another edition of The Parcel has arrived at my door!! and there are so many goodies to talk about I'm going to get straight into it!!!

John Frieda Frizz Ease Forever Smooth Anti Frizz Primer received a 100ml full size bottle.
This leave in treatment is a blend of coconut oil and glycerides that help to realign the structure of each strand of hair eliminating frizz. Excited to try this one have always battled frizz and fly aways so happy to give this one a go.

Burt's Bees Tinted Lipbalm received the shade pink blossom 
This tinted balm is 100% natural. Combining flower waxes, shea butter and vitamin E to nourish the lips with a hint of tint that provides a wash of colour. Happy to see this included this edition. I have recently rediscovered these balms with the recent cool change in weather and very happy to try a tinted version.  

Rituals Cosmetics Fortune Oil received a 20ml sample full size is 200ml.
This is a beautifully scented oil that can be used in both the shower and bath. Creating a foam when mixed with water and delicately scented with sweet orange and cedar. Interested to give this a try it smells beautiful cannot wait to see how it works. 

Garnier Miracle Wake up Cream received a 50ml full size tube
The latest in the range from Garnier. Combining both anti aging and smoothing complexes this cream says it with visibly lift, firm and hydrate. Happy to this one included I had looked at it previously in Priceline so happy to give it a try. 

Klorane Shampoo with Quinine and B Vitamins received a 25ml sample full size is 400ml 
Designed to help strengthen keratin and restore thickness to hair to help maintain healthy hair growth. I have tried this product previously so I know this shampoo isn't too bad happy to try again. 

Colgate Optic White High Impact White received a 21g sample full size is 85g   
This at home treatment uses the same whitening ingredient as dentists use to provide up to four times whiter teeth in just six weeks. I have never tried a whitening toothpaste before so happy to give this one a try.

The Body Shop Drops of Youth Concentrate received a 7ml sample full size is 50ml
This serum helps to encourage the skin's natural renewal process using plant stem cell technology. Really interested to try this one have not used any skin care products from the body shop before happy to give it a go.

MOR Rosa Noir Hand and Body Milk received a 50ml sample full size is 500ml.
This is light weight lotion combines shea butter, macadamia oil, wild rose, hibiscus and fig 
to deeply nourish and leave skin feeling soft. I have received this in a parcel previously so I already know that this one is good and hence I will probably give this tube to a new home. 

Nivea Sensitive Caring Micellar Water received a full size 200ml. 
This is the latest in products from Nivea like most micellar waters this one targets makeup and impurities but is gentle enough to not irritate the skin and includes ingredients to help moisturise. Very happy to see this included in the box and very happy to give it a try. 

So that ends all the goodies I have been sent for this edition of the parcel. I cannot wait to try everything excited to receive some new products. So until next edition happy reading and happy shopping. 

Everlynne. 

My Favourite Makeup Brushes!!

Hey Readers,
I hope this post finds you well. A few months ago I was asked by a friend  to recommend some makeup brushes. Immediately I was creating a list in my head, then a couple of weeks later my Mum was asking about my makeup brushes and what were ones that where good. As she decided to take a small amount of makeup with her when she goes to a wedding overseas in July. This got me thinking I have a lot of brushes in my collection and I like/love every one of them but often for different reasons and often for different purposes to what they are named/designed for and there are also a lot that are OK and I make do with when others are in desperate need of a wash!! So I decided to narrow it down work out the brushes that I cannot live without. These I feel are good options for anyone whether your a novice at makeup or ready to go pro. 

Real Techniques Buffing Brush
This has been a go to for a long time I actually own two of them I use this brush so much. Firstly this brush is perfect for applying any type of liquid foundation, BB Cream or even a tinted moisturiser.  I love this for the fact that the bristles are dense enough to pick up product and give coverage when applying, but fluffy with a slight roundness to to the top that just makes it so easy to apply and buff product into the skin. It also doesn't matter what product you use the finish is flawless. It also seems to half the application time as it just allows you to buff and blend so easily. I also this brush for powder its fluffy and almost flat top combination also makes it great for setting your make up with powder or taking it for touch ups. 

Models Prefer Airbrush Foundation MPA101
I actually bought this as I wanted a blush brush and the shape of this one look like it suited. With the slight denseness of the bristles I felt it also would be good for cream contour and blush as well. The brush itself is dense but fluffly at the same time it also is rounded at the top but also slightly tapered making it flat on each side. I can now tell you that this one is a bit of an all rounder. For foundation it definetley allows easy application and gives even coverage. I also find it great to blend out concealer particularly as I find this brush it the perfect shape for under my eyes. Its also the perfect shape and density I find for for powder blush and is also great for cream products blending product out but still keeping it placed where you want.

Real Techniques Contour Brush
When I bought the buffing brush from real techniques this was apart of that collection and when I originally bought these brushes contouring wasn't my thing and after watching youtube videos showcasing this brush I soon came to learn that this brush was great for blending out concealer under the eyes or applying highlighter to the cheeks and I love it for a lot more than that. Primarily I find this brush best for cream products both concealer, cream contour and blush it just blends out cream product quickly and easily. But I also love this for powder particularly applying banana/yellow  powders under the eyes. The bristles are dense but quite fluffy making it soft on the skin but giving it the ability to do multiple jobs. I do also use this for contour and blush. 

Sigma F05 Small Contour Brush
This is my all time favourite brush for contour, bronzer and blush .I've never found another brush that gives me the same results as this. The shape of the brush just fits my cheeks perfectly. Primarily I use this for powder products, the bristles are dense with just a slight fluffiness that I find makes it perfect for picking up and applying product evenly to the face, blending it out almost as you apply giving an even airbrush finish with no patchiness in slight. 

Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush
This is a great all round shadow brush that just works every time. This brush is a great all rounder applying both powder and cream shadow with ease. Its flat sides are perfect for all over lid shadow application and fluffly tip perfect for blending shadow out or applying shadow to the lower lash line. It also works both dry and wet.

Sigma E25 Blending Brush

I was first introduced to this brush after receiving a travel version in a beauty box and after reaching for it so many times I bought a full size version!! For me its the fluffiness of this brush that just makes it work so well and it allows you to blend out shadow easily and evenly and I am not that great at blending eyeshadow!! I have also used it a couple of times to blend out contour down the nose.

Manicare Angled Liner Brush
I learnt very early on when experimenting with makeup that I loved winged liner but it doesn't seem to matter how many times I practiced free hand I can never get it right. So one day I went looking for a liner brush however back then I was in uni so my budget for makeup brushes was non existent!! I was in target and from memory they had 30% manicare I was also looking for a nail file and could not believe my eyes when I saw a small selection of makeup brushes and they had an angled liner brush I think it was $4-5 affordable for me anyway so I picked it up I really haven't looked back since and I use this brush all the time so much so I actually own two now!! From shadow to gel liner this brush does it all the dense synthetic bristles means it picks product well and applies it evenly to the eyes the brush itself is quite tiny so I find it great for pushing shadow onto the lash line as well. In terms of winged liner I have never had a fail with this brush the size and angle give me a perfect wing every time. 

So that ends this post!! Hope you have enjoyed the read. Hopefully if your in the market for some new brushes this helps you find the perfect one!! Would love to know your thoughts if you have tried any of these or what your favourite brushes are?? Until next post Happy reading and Happy Shopping!!

Everlynne

Bellabox May

Hey Readers,
I hope this post finds you well. Another Bellabox has arrived and as this month has gone quite quickly so I really wasn't expecting it. As you know I wasn't particularly happy with what was included last month and to be honest I really haven't used that many of the products from it so as a result I don't really have a decent review of the box for you. But this month BB have sent some interesting products so I will get into talking about them!!!

Cocoswish Oil Pulling received one 10ml sachet full size is a pack of 14.
This is contains organic extra virgin coconut oil that when swished in the mouth to detox, promotes total mouth hygiene and whitens teeth. Never heard of this before and interesting product will give it a try.

John Freida Luxurious Volume Touchably Full Shampoo and Conditioner received 44ml tubes full size is 250ml  
This shampoo and conditioner uses specialised technology that enhances fullness and weightlessly detangles the hair leaving hair voluminous. I think I have actually tried this one before and from memory its really good so happy to have another try. 

Derma E Purifying 2 in 1 Charcoal Mask 14g sample size full size is 48g.
This mask not only draws out impurities and detoxifies but add a little bit more water to the mix and it acts as an exfoliator as well. I know I don't usually love masks but a product like this seems a good option for me. 

Karen Murrell Lipstick in 12 Rymba.Rhythm 
These lipsticks combined all natural ingredients avocado oil, evening primrose, candelilla, carnauba wax, cinnamon and sweet orange. Resulting in an all natural long lasting lipstick. 
Rymba Rhythm in a bright red that will definitely add a pop of colour to any look.

Burts Bees Lip Balm in Pink Grapefruit 
This is a 100% all natural lip balm that hydrates and nourishes the lips. I have already tried this one and I have to say I am a fan!! 

Avon Nutra Effects Raidiance Day and Renewing Night Cream. recieved a sachet sample of each cream.
This is the bonus product for the box this month. The Day cream helps to visibly revive dull and uneven skin and contains spf15. The night cream helps to improve tone and texture and is light weight. Interested to try these.

So that ends BB for May liking that they have included a variety of products this month and I am interested to try most of them cannot wait to review!!  Until next post happy reading and happy shopping.

Everlynne

Empties Hits and Misses #3

Hey Readers, 
I hope this post finds you well. This weekend I am here with a new empties post. The first half of the year has seen me empty a few products and I thought it time I share the products that have been good to me so far!!! 

Dove Go Fresh Nourishing Body Wash Cucumber and Green Tea 1L
I have been a fan of this body wash for a long time I not only love the way it foams and washes but the fact that the scents are soft and that it cleans the skin well without drying. The 1 litre size not only lasts a long time but one pump of product goes a long way.

Imperial Leather Foamburst Foaming Shower Gel  Summer Zest Mandarin, Lemon and Ylang Ylang.
I have spoken about this product a lot before and they have featured many times in my empties posts. So I will be brief it's still really really good!!!! The gel foams instantly, spreads easily and is not only good in the morning when your running late but also perfect for shaving and all the scents are really good. 

OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo
I was introduced to this brand by one of my beauty box subscriptions a while ago. Now I know I usually don't like coconut scented products but after trying other options from this brand this is the one that comes out on top. It not only foams and cleans well but leaves my hair manageable after and not leave it feeling dry or dull. 

Natio Renew Radiance Foam Cleanser
This has been a long time favourite of mine its one of the cleansers that no matter how many other cleansers I try I just keep going back to. The product itself is soft and creamy, it foams just enough and leaves your skin feeling soft. 

Neutrogena Deep Clean Oil Free Gentle Scrub
This scrub is always apart of my collection in the shower and this travel size has been a great addition to my wet pack for travel. Its a creamy scrub that has just the right amount of scrub particles to creamy cleanser it really helps exfoliate and leaves your skin feeling so smooth.

Formula 10.0.6 Seriously Shine Free Mattifying Oil-Free Moisturiser.
I have spoken about this a lot and I still keep repurchasing this moisturiser over and over. It just so easy to apply, goes on smooth goes great as a base to prep the skin before makeup and helps keep matte all day long. 

 Mitchum Womens 48hr Protection 50ml Roll On Shower Fresh
This is my new go to. I just wanted to try something different after I had been using another roll on for quite a long time. I tried a few others but picked this up on special at Coles one day and I have to say I love it. I wouldn't say that I have ever tried its 48 hour abilities but a whole day from 7am to 7pm (and probably a little bit more) it works and I am not smelling myself or having any of my clothes smell at the end of the day.

Plackers Hi Performance Dental Flossers.
When it comes to flossing  I have always found trying to floss with strands of standard dental floss has never really worked that well for me. So it was looking for alternatives that I found these. The floss itself is strong and smooth, the plastic handles also seem to make it easier to get into all the angles of my teeth. They are also quite handy for travel. 

So no misses for this post all these products I have loved and will continue to purchase. So that ends another empties post. I hope you enjoyed reading this one and until next time happy reading and happy shopping.

Everlynne.

Maslow and Co

Hey Readers,
I hope this post finds you well. Today I have something exciting to share. A couple of weeks ago I discovered that a new beauty box had come onto the market in Australia. Jodi from Goo Roo Beauty made a video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW8HLLOsX9Q) telling us about this new beauty box and after watching I couldn't wait to sign myself up. 

Maslow and Co is the newest beauty box to hit the market and this box is definitely setting itself apart from the others. This is a bi monthly and at $44 a box promises 6+ beauty products in every box and the best bit no sachets!! Maslow and Co are promising value for money sending only decent sized samples to try, no minuscule barley one try sachets (their words!!). All products come in a sturdy cardboard box and are packed quite well. The shipping is also quite fast. Each box is also assigned a country and ALL products in that box originate from that country. Now the current box is one from New Zealand which offers products containing unique ingredients from NZ as well as introducing us to some of the best organic and natural beauty brands.

 Sans[ceuticals] Baobab Regenerative Body Cream received a 50ml sample size full size is 250ml bottle
This body cream is a silky rich and hydrating cream that combines Vitamin A, E, Omega oils, Baobab lipids to increase collagen production. Improve skin elasticity and density. Refining and rejuvenating the whole body taking anti aging beyond the face. Usually I would say I am not that into anti aging products but this intrigues me and I like the idea of a product that is not just targeted for the face. 

Evolu Recovery Day Cream received a full size 75ml tube
This cream combines botanical and marine extracts that help to calm and soothe irritations on the skin that over time says it will help to reduce redness , provide protection and dermis renewal. This is more targeted at the face which I am interested in redness around my nose and through the T zone is always something I'm looking to diminish so happy to give this one a try. 

Ethique Lime and Ginger Body Polish received a full size 100g bar
A body polish in a bar containing Lime and Ginger with pumice and bamboo powder but also cocoa butter to exfoliate and smooth the skin. This smells amazing and had scented the whole box. I would like to say that I am interested to try this one and cannot wait try it but this was quickly picked up by my husband post opening of the box. He loves lime and ginger scent combination so this one I think will be tried by him this month!!!

Martina Organics Oil Cleanser full size is 30ml (no writing/label on bottle I think its a full size)
Hand blended this cleansing oil combines Argan, Manuka, Hemp, Jojoba, Marula and Jasmine oils. To melt away impurities on the skin including makeup whilst helping to fight acne inflammation, treating blemishes, clearing pores, reducing redness and scaring. Interested to try this I haven't used a decent cleansing oil in a long time. 

Linden Leaves Intensive Repair Eye Cream received a 15ml full size bottle
This eye cream offers a lightly textured cream that helps renew and regenerate tired and ageing eyes it combines white tea and melon to soothe and hydrate. Not sure about this one I am not really and eye cream fan however it does come in a cute bottle with a pump which is quite handy and convenient. 

Antipodes Chia and Kiwi Seed Superfood Serum received a full size 30ml
Combining Chia and Kiwi seed which are full of essential fatty acids and antioxidants that help to lock in moisture, reduce inflammation and stabilise oily prone skin. Interested to try I am always looking for products that help with my combination skin. Helping with oil control as well as my hydrating drier patches on my face sounds like this product is meant for me!!!

  
OK so that ends the box from New Zealand. While for me it is a little bit skin care heavy this box. I am interested to try everything and I am excited by whats been included. I also know that after seeing the products included in the previous two boxes (disappointed I missed Australia and the UK) Maslow and Co are offering something different in each box and really targeting products that show case the country they are from. I know at $44 dollars it is a little more expensive than others but I feel the quality of the products, size of samples packaging and fast shipping is worth it. The next stop is the USA West Coast so hoping to receive a mix of goodies from there!!! Cannot wait to try these product and cannot wait for the next box to arrive!!! 

Until next time Happy reading and Happy shopping.

Everlynne.