JEFFREE STAR! Skin Frost in Peach Goddess!

Hey,

Today I would like to write a small review on the Jeffree Star Skin Frost in the shade Peach Goddess. I happen to own five of Jeffree Stars Skin Frosts; Ice Cold, King Tut, Onyx Ice, Lavender Snow and Peach Goddess. 

The Skin Frost are packaged in huge hard barbie pink plastic compacts and feature a full size mirror, the highlighter itself is embossed with the Jeffree Star logo. There is a whopping 15g of product and retails for only $29 USD. Even if you used the product every day for the next year you would not need to repurchase one of these babies. This product is accurately named a Skin Frost and can essentially be used anywhere on the body, they make wonderful highlighters, eye shadows and all over body shimmers.

Application of this product is easy as the formula is a powder that is buttery and soft with next to no fallout, not chalky and powdery like some highlighters can be. The glow is an intense sheen of Peach coloured frosting which compliment just about all skin tones. This highlighter is highly pigmented and can be applied lightly for a subtle glow or built up to a glow that even the moon would be envious of.

I particularly enjoy using Peach Goddess with Ice cold, to create an even more blinding shade of this Skin Frost. 

Jeffree Star Skin Frost in the shade Peach Goddess (above)

Swatch of Jeffree Star Skin Frost in Peach Goddess (above)

Thanks for reading,

Danny xx

Lacura Beauty Eyebrow Pencil

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Today I wanted to write a short review on the Lacura Beauty Eyebrow Pencil in the shade Dark Brown that I purchased from Aldi.

There were a couple of different shades to choose from but the shade dark brown seemed the most appropriate for my face, seeing as I have black hair and naturally dark eyebrows. Aldi sold these pencils for $4.99 for 0.3g of product. I have since used the product half a dozen times alongside my Chi Chi brow pomade and come to the conclusion that it is a very versatile product. It can be used on its own and or in conjunction with other products as well as lightly or darkly depending on how filled in I want my brows to look on the day. It is very precise and easy to apply being that it is in a retractable pencil form.

I believe that this a product that Aldi should permanently stock as it is a very handy product to use either for an experience make up artist or a newbie.

The packaging stated that the product is;

• Long lasting
• Smudge resistant
• Dermatologically Tested
• Paraben Free

LACURA BEAUTY Brow Pencil is a long lasting, smudge proof and helps your natural eyebrow appear fuller. It also helps create precise brow lines with defined strokes that mimic brow hair. No sharpener is required for this easy to use retractable eyebrow pencil.

Directions: Twist until pencil appears. Begin at the inner corner of the brow and follow its natural  shape using light, feathery strokes.
Store in a cool, dry place.


Thanks for reading,

Danny xx

NBN Airbrush Mineral Primer

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Today I wanted to write a short post detailing my review of the Nude by Nature Airbrush Mineral Primer. I purchased this primer from the Nude by Nature website alongside the mineral concealer, brush and mineral cover all at 40% off thanks to a discount code a friend of a friend told me about. Overall once the discount was applied, the primer ended up costing me $17.97 which is a good save considering the RRP is $29.95.

I have been using this primer to prepare my skin of a morning on days that I work before I layer the mineral concealer and cover for the last couple of weeks. This primer creates a smooth and tacky base for the Mineral Cover to stick to. It has a relatively thin consistency formula that is white in colour which blends out onto the skin transparently. I enjoy using this product my only issue however is the strong lanolin smell that tends to linger even once the primer drys on the skin.

The packaging states;

• Silicone Free
• Lightweight
• Skin-nourishing native Australian ingredients
• Contains Vitamins A and E
• Helps extend make-up wear

The airbrush mineral primer smooths skin and helps create an even, luminous base for make-up application. The untinted formula blends seamlessly into the skin, restoring freshness and helping fight visible signs of ageing, while helping to extend make-up wear and disguising imperfections. The primer is composed of performing active natural ingredients, including the native Australian Kakadu Plum, known for its abundant Vitamin C content, rich antioxidants Vitamins A and E, and green tea.

Directions: Use fingertips of Nude by Nature Liquid Foundation Brush to apply the Airbrush Mineral Primer across the face prior to foundation application.

Thanks for reading,

Danny xx

NBN Liquid Mineral Concealer

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Today I wanted to write a short review of the Nude By Nature Liquid Mineral Concealer in the shade Light Skin Tones. 

I purchased this product alongside the Nude by Nature Natural Mineral Cover, Mineral Primer and Mineral Brush from the Nude by Nature website in early March as a more natural option for every day work make-up.

I ended up getting a 40% off code which brought this product which is normally at the RRP of $19.95 down to $11.97. The concealer contains 10ml of product which I purchased the shade for Light skin tones. It comes in an easy to use squeeze tube, which is convenient for applying to the skin without having to handle the formula itself. 

I apply the concealer after the Mineral primer and before the Natural Mineral Cover to my under eye area, which I blend out using a beauty sponge. The formula is thick but does blend out easily with enough coverage to hide my under eye bags and any stray blemishes. It can be built up for additional coverage. Used in conjunction to the Mineral Primer and Mineral Cover this concealer really does its job.

The packaging states;

Nude by Nature brings you a luxurious Liquid Mineral Concealer designed to cover major imperfections and give you a high definition, skin perfecting look. Now you can naturally cover dark circles, hyper pigmentation, blemishes and even out skin tone. This fragrance-free, high performance, long-lasting formulation will stay all day, and with nourishing ingredients like Vitamin E, Jojoba and Shea Butter your skin will love it too!

Directions:

 Apply directly to clean skin with fingertips or a brush and pat slowly, remembering to blend the colour and smooth the edges. Follow by applying your Nude by Nature Liquid Mineral Foundation or Natural Mineral Cover (tip:use on top of liquid foundation for hard to hide blemishes.).



Thanks for reading,

Danny xx

NBN Natural Mineral Cover

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Today I wanted to write a small review on a product I purchased in March to wear on a day to day basis especially while at work. This product is the Nude By Nature Natural Mineral Cover in the shade Light/Medium Skin tones. I purchased this as well as a few other items from the Nude By Nature website. 

The packaging states;

Nude by Nature has transformed the face of mineral cosmetics for good with out Award-Winning signature product. Natural Mineral Cover provides a flawless, airbrushed complexion without harmful Talc, Bismuth or Parabans. Even out your skin tone and build to a full coverage, while still allowing your skin to breathe, minimising the damage caused by the constant chemical clogging of other foundations. These winning formulations include Jojoba Esters and Kaolin Clay making Nude by Nature the best  choice for any skin.

• 100% Natural & Naturally-Derived ingredients
• Talc, Paraben and Bismuth Free
• SPF 15
• Animal Cruelty Free
• Australian Owned

Directions: 

For a light application, tap a small amount of the Natural Mineral Cover into the lid, swirl the brush, tap off the excess and build until yo reach your desired coverage.For a faster application, load the top of the brush and turn in upright (bristles to the ceiling) and tap so the powder falls down onto the brush. This will stop the spillage and give you a light, even application from just one brush. If you need a little more coverage, simply reapply and build to your perfect complexion n. For hard to hide blemishes you can use Mineral Cover as a concealer by applying with the tip of your finger or a concealer brush.

A friend of a friend wrote about her experience on Facebook about her purchase whereby all new customers can receive 40% off their total order using the discount code NEW40. I had been looking for a natural looking make-up option for work as I had gotten too lazy lately to put a whole face on and essentially was going to work bare faced which is not a good look. I put in an order and less than a week later the delivery man was handing me my package.

The Nude by Nature Natural Mineral Cover's RRP is $39.95, with my discount I managed to purchase it for $23.97. I balk at the idea of spending $40 on a single makeup item especially when it is 15g of product for $40, but I felt a whole lot better paying just over $20. Especially since I had never actually tried the mineral cover on my face. I did however prior to purchasing head into Priceline and test the shades whereby I decided that the shade Light/Medium Skin Tones was the right fit for me.

Alongside the Natural Mineral Cover, I purchased the Mineral Primer, Mineral Concealer and the Mineral Brush. With the Mineral Primer creating a solid base and the concealer doing its job, applying the Mineral Cover with the Mineral Brush is effortless and even stupid proof. It is just a matter of tapping product into the lid, swirling the brush in the product and swirling the product on the face. 

It blends out effortlessly, looking natural but airbrushed. Adding more product builds the coverage of the product without it looking cakey or powdery. It blends into the skin and does not look like it is sitting on top like some powders do and does not cling to any textured skin. Overall I am very happy with this product, it has a slight pink tinge which naturally matches my complexion and adds that bit of flawlessness to my skin for a no effort make-up day.


This is a product that I have easily intertwined into my pre-work make-up routine and something that when I see on sale will stock up on.

Thanks for reading,

Danny xx

JEFREE STAR! Skin Frost Lavender Snow

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Today I wanted to write a short review on the Jeffree Star Skin Frost in the shade Lavender Snow. I have 5 of Jeffree Stars Skin Frosts n the shades; Ice Cold, Peach Goddess, King Tut, Onyx Ice and Lavender Snow.

After first purchasing Ice Cold and Peach Goddess I realised I had to get my hands on Lavender Snow. Ice Cold and Peach Goddess, while essentially being white and peach colour highlights have these wonderful frosted gleams to them that are just iridescent on any skin tone. I knew that Lavender Snow would have a similar effect on the skin, just with that touch of lavender.

This Skin Frost retails for $29 USD on the Jeffree Star Cosmetics website, I however purchased from an official Austalian stockist Princess Polly for $43 AUD. 

While I haven't used this highlighter often, when I do I cannot stop looking at its glow all day long. I find myself staring at my reflecting and tilting this way and that to see the way the light hits my upper cheeks. It has a very buttery and soft formula that blends out on the skin effortlessly without loosing any of its intense pigmentation. It is also build able, you can go from something glowing to intensity that can be seen from the moon and everywhere in between.




















Jeffree Star Skin Frost in Lavender snow (above)

Jeffree Star Cosmetics describes the Lavender Snow skin frost as the 'colour of Frozen lilac petals'. Which is quite an accurate description of the colour that comes out on my cheeks when I apply it.

According to Jeffree Star Cosmetics;

Our highlighting powder is extremely pigmented, so get ready to glow like a lighthouse! (Beauty tip: This product can be used on the face, eyes & body! Apply with a brush of your choice, and let yourself shine. A little goes a long way. This product can be used wet or dry, depending on your desired intensity.)

*This product is: Vegan. Cruelty-Free. Talc Free. Paraben & Gluten-Free | 15G/0.53 OZ.

NOTE: This product has a unique soft buttery formula, making it delicate so handle with care!

Ingredients: Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Triethylhexanoin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glyco. May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891), Mica (Cl 77019), Iron Oxides (Cl77491, Cl 77492), Manganese Violet (Cl 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Cl 77510), Yellow 5 Lake (Cl 19140), Blue 1 Lake (Cl 42090)

Swatch of Jeffree Star Skin Frost in Lavender Snow (above)

Thanks for reading,

Danny xx

RIMMEL - Wake me up concealer

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Today I wanted to write a short review on the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in the shade Ivory.The RRP of this product is $14.95  for 7ml of product and I purchased this particular one from Coles a while ago at half price, a habit I make when I haven't before used a product. The Priceline website state's that this product 'Conceals and Illuminates under the eyes and conceals blemishes', which is all I want in a concealer.

The product comes in an easy to use mascara like tube with a doe foot applicator which makes applying to the face very easy, taking no time at all. The colour of this product is very yellow toned and as I choose the shade Ivory, which is the lightest colour in the range and therefore is very light in colour on my skin. 

However it does blend out quite easily giving light to medium coverage under the eye area. Because it is so light it does give the appearance of a brighter/ illuminated under eye area, which is something I look for in a concealer as I mostly conceal under my eyes. 
Once applied to the under eye area I generally set the concealer with my RCMA No Colour powder, a combination of which I have noticed barely any creasing. 

This is a product I quite enjoy using and will possibly repurchase in the future.

Wake Me Up Concealer in Ivory (above)

Swatch of Wake Me Up Concealer (above)

Half blended swatch of Wake Me Up Concealer (above)
Thanks for reading,

Danny xx

MOTD- 14th March

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Today will be a short post, mostly recording my make up of the day that I did on Tuesday. As I stated in my last post, Saturday I had my hair recoloured black after letting it grow out for quite a long time. It was a shock and my make-up Sunday looked far too pale in comparison.

Monday I used a combination of the two MAC foundations I own, Pro Longwear in NW20 and Studio Sculpt in NW20. Tuesday I decided to use a blend of;

• Estee Lauder Double Wear in Fresco
• Maybelline Super Stay 24h in 30 Sand

The Maybelline is a much darker shade than the Double Wear which gives me a more tanned look than normal. This is a better look in Summer than my usual pastiness.

Below I have documented some after photos with the two foundations on my skin as well as all the products that were used on my face. I will admit that Tuesday I forgot to take a before photo, so I just re-used the one from Monday as it is still my face.

Before photo (above)

Different light in the bathroom (above)

 In the bathroom (above)

In the living room (above) 

In the pergola (above)

Overall I felt that the shade of the blended Mayebelline Super Stay and the Estee Lauder Double Wear foundations, worked well with my newly blackened hair. Maybe even better than the blend of the two MAC foundations Monday.

List of Products Used;

• Rimmel Fix & Protect Makeup Primer
• RCMA No Colour Powder
• Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in 10 Light
• Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer in Light Medium

• Inglot Eye Shadow keeper
• Chi Chi Brow Pomade in Dark Brown
• Lacura Beauty Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown
• Nars Laguna Bronzer
• Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
• ABH Modern Renaissance Palette
• Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
• Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick in Androgeny
• Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick in Bow N Arrow
• Jeffree Star Skin Frost in Lavender Snow

Thanks for reading,

Danny xx

MOTD - 13th March

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Today will be a short post, mostly recording my make up of the day that I did yesterday. On Saturday my Aunty and Uncle came over and tinted the windows of our house, so while she was here I got my Aunty to cut and colour my hair since it had been quite a while. I have been lazy in the last year or so with my hair and have basically just let it grow out and figured since I was going on holiday on Friday a refresher would be nice. So my Aunty coloured my hair black, which was a shock after having my natural brown  for so long. 

Sunday at work I wore my Nude by Nature Mineral Foundation and realised I was quite pale, so I decided Monday and Tuesday would be dedicated to testing out which of my good foundations I would take to Adelaide with me. My two MAC foundations or my Estee Lauder. Monday I decided to try a blend of my two Mac foundations. 

• MAC Studio Sculpt in NW20
• MAC Pro Long wear in NW20

I documented a before and after photos which I will be posting below as well as a list of the products I used to create my make-up look. Normally with Make up of the day looks I take extra photos of my eye make up, but for yesterday my main focus was my actual foundation and therefore my entire face. I took a series of selfies in different lighting to see how the foundations looked with my newly blackened hair. 

Before photo (above)

After photo in the bathroom (above)

After photo in the living room (above)

After photo in the pergola (above)

Overall I felt that the the shade of the two MAC foundations, NW20 worked well with my newly blackened hair. Today I will be testing the Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in Fresco and will be seeing how the shade fares with my hair.

List of products used:

• Rimmerl Fix & Protect Makeup Primer
• RCMA No Colour Powder
• MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW20
• MAC Pro Longwear Foundation In NW20
• MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation in NW20
• Inglot Eye Shadow keeper
• Chi Chi Brow Pomade in Dark Brown
• Too Faced Peach-Infused Highlighting Palette (blush)
• Chi Chi Highlighting and Contouring Palette
• Nars Laguna Bronzer
• Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
• Zoeva Cocoa Blend Eyeshadow Palette
• Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
• Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick in Androgeny
• Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick in Bow N Arrow
• Makeup Geek x Kathleen Lights Highlighting Palette
• Jeffree Star Skin Frost in Lavender Snow

Thanks for reading,

Danny xx

eBay - Too Faced The Power of Make up

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Today I wanted to do a small review of the replica Too Faced The Power of Makeup palette I purchased from eBay.

I purchased this palette off of eBay for $13.22, a replica of the Too Faced Power of Makeup by Nikki Tutorials. The real palette was a limited edition palette that was released in 2016 for $80. Since I missed out on the palette I figured I would purchase a replica and play around with some of the colour's and see how good the quality is.

I am very impressed with the quality of the packaging, without seeing an original palette I cannot compare but some serious effort went into the making of this. While I am sure the colouring of the palette is slightly off (conclusions I have made from viewing reviews of real palettes) the fact that the text on the palette appear near on the same says how much effort was putting into making this knock off.

Personally the palette does not contain enough transition and base tones for me but it does have a range of colours that can be utilized to create varied eye shadow looks. The pigmentation is decent considering the palette is a replica, but the shadows do blend out nicely. There is some considerable fall out when dipping into the shadows which sits around the palette and can transfer onto the cheeks. The only part of the palette that is too intense would be the bronzer colour as it easily becomes quite muddy on the cheeks.

Photo of the Power of makeup replica (above)

Swatches of the eye shadows in the palette (above)

Photo of the highlighter, bronzer and blushes in the palette (above)



Thanks for reading,

Danny xx

TOO FACED - Semi-Sweet Palette

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In December while shopping for Christmas presents I made the decision to purchase the Too Faced Chocolate Bar and Semi-Sweet palettes. I purchased the Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar and when I bought it home Mum decided she would give me the money for it and give it to me for Christmas. I decided then to use the money to go and get the Chocolate Bar palette, that way I have both. Until late February, because I received so many different good quality palettes for Christmas I didn't get the chance to try out the Semi-Sweet palette.

This palette was purchased for $70.00 AUD which is the average price for a full sized Too Face palette. The first thing I realised when first trying this palette out was that when dipping in with a brush and applying to the eyes there was little to no fallout at all. The shadows are very creamy and so easy to blend out. The colours compliment each other and blend together seamlessly. They are also very pigmented but not so pigmented that you need to be careful about how much you apply.


I am very glad that I received this palette for Christmas as it has quality shadows in it that will create a heap of different eye looks.

Photo of the Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar (above)

Photo of Swatches (above)

Thanks for reading,

Danny xx

Byphasse vs Bioderma Make up remover

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Today I wanted to write about the two different make up removers I currently have in my life at present. I have been using the Byphasse make-up remover solution for the last 6 -12 months and have found it to be really good value for money, but YouTube raves about the Bioderma make up removing micelle solution so I figured I would test it out.

Byphasse Make-up remover solution

Price: $4.99Amount: 500mlInstructions for use:Apply twice a day with a Byphasse cotton pad. Do not rinse.
 

Bioderma Make-up removing Micelle solution

Price: $24.99 (on-sale price) Full price $42.99

Amount: 500ml

Instructions for use:
Soak a cotton pad. Cleanse/remove make up from face and eyes. Dry gently.

Comparison:

I use both products the same way, by soaking a cotton pad with the formula and then rubbing my make up off. I then proceed through my normal nightly shower routine of exfoliating and cleansing then toning and moisturising. When using both products side by side there is a slight difference in terms of functionality, the Bioderma cuts through make up faster. There is also a difference in the feel of the skin after cleaning, Byphasse leaves the skin feeling slightly tacky when compared to the Bioderma which leaves the skin feeling more matte. There is a significant difference in price between the two products for the same amount of product, the Byphasse $20 less than the Bioderma. In terms of functionality I like using the Bioderma a little better than the Byphasse but in terms of price I find the Byphasse better value. Unless the Bioderma is on sale I will continue purchasing the Byphasse formula.



Thanks for reading,

Danny xx

February Favourites!

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Today I want to talk about the beauty items that stood out the most to me that I enjoyed using during the month of February. I spent majority of the month bare faced at work and every now and again having a make up day on my days off. Therefore majority of my favourites for last month are skin care related not make up related.

Lush Dark Angels fresh facial cleanser:

I have been using this product since roughly last October nightly and my skin always feels clean and exfoliated after using it. I cannot see myself changing from this product any time soon as it just cleans my skin so well and leaves it soft.

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray:

This setting spray is my holy grail make up item. It keeps my makeup looking fresh and new all day, even after wearing it for 9 hours or more nothing has budged. I am angry with myself that it took me so long to join the bandwagon. 

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara:

This mascara is better than sex, my lashes are phenominal when using this product. Not only does this formula blacken and volumise my own lashes it also lengthens them to twice if not more of their size. My only issue is that the formula can transfer and flake after it is worn for more than 8 or so hours. 

Chi Chi Brow Pomade in Dark Brown:

Since purchasing this product way back when I have been using this daily. It is all I use on my brows and it is so versatile. Looks anywhere between natural and over drawn are made simple with this formula. This month I have been pairing this product with my Better than Sex Mascara for work and leaving it at that.

Lush Cosmetic Warrior Fresh Face Mask:

This is a mask that I wasn't too sure of purchasing at the time. Turns out, that out of the two that I purchased this is my favourite. It is soothing and gentle on my skin without irritating. It also doesn't flake off as much once it dries on my skin, so less mess.

pHishex Antibacterial face Wash:

This is the product I use to keep full face break outs under control. I have accepted the fact that my skin will never be 100% clear and lovely, but a relatively clear face can be achieved. This helps combat pimples and break outs and it is something I use religiously after exfoliating nightly.


Egyptian Magic All Purpose skin cream:

Priceline was having a 40% off sale and I needed a new moisturiser. Being that I am trying to simplify and go more natural with my products I figured this would be good night cream to replenish my skin. I find it to be very oily, obviously since it is mostly olive oil and honey. This however has not made my skin more oily or break out more.

BHCosmetics Brush cleaner:

I purchased this device off of the BHCosmetic website a few months back. This is the handiest tool when needing to clean brushes in between washes as it takes the shadows off the brush and lets me reuse the brush straight after.

Mario Badescu Facial Spray:

I use this product as a toner after cleansing and am currently on my second bottle. This is a product I enjoy using as it is mostly natural and tones without irritating my skin.

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion:

This is one of my secret weapons that I use at night before bed to combat pimples and break outs. I dab some onto problem areas using a cotton bud and by the next morning there is a significant improvement. Over a couple of days what would normally be a crater on my face has normally gone.


What were your favourite beauty items of February?

Thanks for reading,

Danny xx