Mabelline blush "sweet cinnamon"

I made this purchase a few months back before i purchased the two crappy ones from priceline.
Although this blush has pigmentation but its too muddy looking for fair skin tones.

Pigmentation: 3/5
Packaging: 3/5
Staying power: 3/5
Buy again: NO

So thats all i can say regarding this product.

Upcoming blogs: Review: Missha Signature Real Complete B.B cream in 21, And Guide to surviving uni.

For the mean time, Stay beautiful.

Yogurt mask for pore refining and acne reduction

Yogurt is great for our digestive system but did you know its also great for our skin.
Yogurt has lactic acid that help reduce pore size, tighten skin, eliminate dead skin cells, reduce excessive oil/dirt on skin and in pores (helps reduce acne) and it also works as a mild skin lightener to reduce imperfections.

For those who have normal to dry skin may want to opt for a full fat yogurt because it can moisturize the skin a lot better. For those who have combination to oily skin, a low fat yogurt is a better option. Is best to use pure yogurt, dont think the fruity yogurts are very beneficial.
There are various ways of prepping the mask, some dry skin users may add olive oil+honey in there yogurt mask, oily skin users may want to add lemon in there mask.

Yogurt is most effective when is at room temperature, because if its chilled it may just tighten the pores without effectively cleaning inside the pores. Also, like all mask its best applied after a warm shower so that the pores are opened.

I apply the mask with a facial mask brush, but i think using your fingers are just as good.
Then I will leave the mask on for 15-30mins depending when it drys. Wash off with warm water after appropriate waiting time. Then tone and moisturize as normal.

During:
Before:
After:
The pictures don't show a great deal, but i have been using the mask for 2 weeks now and i love the results it gives.

The mask is mild enough to be used every day, I however only use it twice a week because i have other masks too.

For the mean time, stay beautiful.

For those who love DIY

Recently I visited the "I love you beads" store located on 311-315 Parramatta Rd, Leichardt NSW 2040.
I spent a good 1hr and half in the store the first time and my finish products are below. For the 4 swarovski necklace, 2 Pandora key chains and still plenty left over i spend around $110.
The necklace is made from steel in sliver material and real Swarovski Crystals, and the key chains are not real Pandora beads but they are pretty cheap for their quality and selection ($0.4-$0.8 each bead and $2 for key chain). The crystals cost around $4-$10 each, the steel in silver chain is $11 and the claps are $3 for 3 (steel in silvers).


This store is for those who love DIY, Bargains and best of all making an unique 1 off item.

Upcoming blogs: Yogurt masks and Review:Maybelline blush "Sweet Cinnamon"

Until next time, Stay Beautiful!

I'm nothing without You.

Last week we had the opportunity to be models for two fantastic photographers. Their products are breath taking and are highly recommended.
The websites are be listed below and please pay a visit to their sites.
www.alegriaphotography.com.au
http://sandeepjoshi.com.au

Stay beautiful!

Search for the Glowy summer look

For a whole week i have been looking for the perfect cheek color for a summer glowy look. And i have to say my effort and hard earned money did not go to waste.

My first purchases were these two: Revlon blush in "blushed" and Bourjois blush in "35 Lune D'or".

Revlon "blushed"
Pigmentation: 1/5
Packaging: 4/5
Staying power: 3/5
Buy again: NO
Over all this is a fail blush because there is hardly any color pay off and it looses its color by mid day. Not worth your buck.

Bourjois "35 Lune D'or":
Pigmentation: 4/5
Packaging: 3/5
Staying power 4/5
Buy again: No
This blush is fun to play with but i think there is alot more in the market that does the same at a lower value.

Second set is Maybelline blushes in Dusty Rose and Sun Light. There are a great disappointment, there is NO color pay off, crap Packaging and no staying power because there is no color to start off with. Would not recommend to purchase. I only bought it cause there is no tester and i was curious (another lesson learn, No tester=bad product).

The last set i got is the perfect thing i needed and that is Prestige "Pure shimmer" materialized powder and Mac MSF in Soft and Gentle.
Prestige "Pure Shimmer":
Pigmentation: 5/5
Packaging: 4/5
Staying power: 5/5
Buy Again: Yes

MAC "Soft and Gentle":
Pigmentation: 5/5
Packaging: 5/5
Staying power: 5/5
Buy Again: Yes

Overall both gives great pigmentation only difference is Prestige is a little golden/bright compared to the more pink MAC. Both are great.

The last two is what i have purchased last week.
Rimmel Stay Matte in Peach glow:
Its not as good as the MAC blot powder and the only upside is it smells nice. The packaging is crap and there is no color.
Pigmentation(purpose): 2/5
Packaging:1/5
Staying power: 2/5
Buy Again: No

Loreal Blush in "120 Sandalwood pink":
Pigmentation: 5/5
Packaging:2/5
Staying power: 4/5
Buy Again: Yes
This blush is so pigmented that the tiniest amount can cover the whole cheek. Its very prone to over blushing (where you face looks like a monkey's bum). But this is a great blush for its money and i recommend this blush out of all the blushes i have mentioned in this entry (except for the MAC and Prestige).

And this is a swatch of the products according to the previous photo's order. I didnt include the Maybelline ones because they are horrible.

For the mean time, Stay beautiful.

Physicians Formula eyeshadow trio in "baked Oatmeal"

This trio was purchased a few days ago due to its great pigmentation, here are the swatches:

Today i have done a look with this pallet. In my opinion this pallet is for everyday, work, school, shopping, natural day time look.

This is the eye look:
The middle rice-paper colour was used all over the lid, the left dust pink colour is applied on the outer V area and crease, and the right Brown liner is applied lightly on the lash line.
Products used are listed below:

1. physicians formula eyeshadow in "baked oatmeal"
2. Mac blush in "welldressed"
3. Estee Lauder lipstick in "Crystal pink"
4. Mac blot powder in "Medium dark"
5. Mac mineralized skin finished nature in "light medium"
6. Elizabeth Arden Lash Extending treatment Mascara
7. QVS lash curler
8. IQQU travel eyeshadow brush
9. Nude by nature power brush
10. Prestige Mineral face brush

Personal Opinion:
This pallet is a great everyday trio that is suitable for work, school or fun day out. It can even be worn on to a first date.
The shadows are very pigmented, however when used with water it can create a more dramatic and long lasting look.
All three shadows are shimmer in nature and the pigments are very finely milled.

On the downside the lil eyeshadow applicator it came with it totally useless because it way too rough for the eyes (I used it and nearly made me tear up).
The packaging is also not travel friendly because the casing is a bit spacious and the domed shaped shadows are prone to breakage.

Over all this shadow is a great product, I will give it 9/10.

Work and life

I have been AFK for a while because I'm currently engaging in full time work. really sorry for the lack of blogging.

I picked up this Prestige Minerals foundation brush a few days ago, purely out of curiosity.
The brush quality is great there is no shedding in its wash and use and i love the thick handle for greater control.

I haven't been using this brush for foundation, instead i think its a very good sized blush brush. Its really dense so it picks up a fair amount of product and its size is great for blushing and contouring.

For its quality i would say 27.95 was worth it, but knowing i shop around i have found a better blush brush from morning glory its around 7 dollars and the brush quality is good too (but not as dense). Shown below.


For the mean time, stay beautiful.