Thursday, August 30, 2012

Lush Makeup: Eyes Right Mascara Review !

I have heard a lot about lush lately from Kay, but i have never actually tried it ! So today i decided to try the Eyes Right Mascara from the Emotionally Brilliance range. In this little jar there is a load of ingredients including: Fresh Wheatgrass Infusion (Triticum vulgare), Water (Aqua), Japan Wax (Rhus succedanea), Talc, Carnauba Wax, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, PVP, CI77499, Methylparaben.... yeah... Anyways ..


When i first tried it on it was kinda a let down seeing as it was my first lush product, but it does stay on all day and doesn't smudge at all ! Well the down size would be the WAND! The wand is honestly too short for application, the cap keeps hitting my lashes and turned into a massive black mess... But the cute glass is definitely adorable !! 
Rating:2.5/5
~Vivy

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Soap and Glory- Soaper Heroes Gift set review

Hello everyone! So today i'm going to review some Soap and Glory products (clearly) and bear in mind, this is my first review and first time trying Soap and Glory (i know, shock horror).  I had heard some great things about the body scrub from -i think it was- Fleur de Force and Essie Button, and when I found out that my local Kit Cosmetics store had Soap and Glory in stock, i just knew i had to try it.  
For me, as i was new to these products, going with a travel sized kit was the best option for me, especially as I am going to Hong Kong for two weeks soon.  This enabled me to try a few different things, with some products that i would not usually go for, as well as some others that i really wanted to try out.  SO without further adieu, here it is!

In the kit: From Left- Flake Away body scrub, Girligo scented moisturising body mist, hair supply (the online kit seems to have Hand food hand cream instead of hair supply, but i ain't complaining!), Clean on me shower gel and Righteous butter softening butter.

Flake Away body scrub
I use this after shaving in the shower and it is amazing.  It really exfoliates and smells good, the only thing i don't like about is that it does leave you feeling a teensy tiny bit oily but i'm sure that's just the shea butter doing its thang.  It washes off well and i would definitely think about buying the full size next.
Rate 4.5/5

Girligo scented moisturising body mist
This is a fun one, you spray the mist all over your body and just rub into the skin.  It's a nice thought but really, i rather just use the body butter instead.  The smell is way to perfumey for me as I don't really like the overly girly scents (think impulse sprays), but i know for some, this product is right up their alley!
Rate 2.5/5

Hair Supply
I'm thinking, perhaps this is just in the Australian kit as looking online, Hand food hand cream replaces this, and i can't seem to find the full kit on the uk site anywhere. Nonetheless, this is a good product.  I haven't used it enough to notice a complete difference in my hair (my hair is really dry) and i think i'm going to need a few more trys with it before i make up my mind completely, BUT  I do like the way it feels when i use it and i like the smell. 
Rate 3/5

Clean on me shower gel
I love this, it smells so good and lathers well (not amazing bubble bubble though).  Makes me feel moisturised and clean and yep, it just does its job well.  That said though, i have really sensitive skin (excema) and i don't think i would use this everyday as opposed to my moogoo soap bar or a sensitive skin shower gel, just because i feel it's a little perfumed (it's scented with their 'original pink fragrance' and may irritate my skin. 
Rate 4/5

Righteous butter body butter
Not much to say about this product, it's just a great body butter.  I do not like those body butters that smell of chocolate, so this is just perfect for me. Again, it's scented with the 'original pink fragrance' but i like it in this body butter.. do not ask why! My only problem is, because it's travel sized, i have to ration how much i use, which is hard when i wan't to scoop the whole thing out and butter myself up!!! Ew, i know.. but you get the point.  
Rate 5/5

All in all, I really recommend this to any girly-girls out there who love cute packaging and want to smell pink good all the time! I definitely will be re-purchasing some of these items and can't wait to try out some other products too.
That's all from me now :)
- Kay 

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Deep down DETOX mask review

This deep down detox ultra-cleansing mud mask is from FORMULA 10.0.6 and is just your average drug store product. It is meant to cleanse impurities for a clearer, brighter complexion and it smells like tangerine! This is not the typical type of mud mask, is it actually a pinkish colour and you only apply a thin layer over your face for 10-15 minutes . 

When i had this on, i felt a tingling sensation so i thought it would be sensitive for my type of skin ( dry ) but it worked out fine and it left me with glowing moisturised skin!  By the way, this is the sample packaging ($2) as i only wanted to try it out before buying a full size bottle for $9.00, which i just might do!
Rating: 4.5/5

~vivy

Friday, August 24, 2012

Foundation collection review!



These are all the foundations that i currently own~

From left to right are my favourite foundation to my least favourite foundation


Starting from the left:
1. NATIO- pure mineral foundation ( Medium Tan )

This is my current favourite foundation as it is not to thin and not too thick. i have heard a lot of bad/good reviews on this but it really depends on the type of skin you have (i have sensitive and dry skin). i only use about one squeeze and it is enough for my whole face!
Rating: 4/5

2. NARS- pure radiant tinted moisturiser  ( FINLAND )
This is definitely not a foundation, but i use it when i only want a light coverage or when i break out from some other product. Nars products are on the higher end of the price range but it is worth it !
Rating: 4/5

3. STILLA- illuminating liquid foundation ( 70 watts )
Stilla illuminating liquid foundation gives a matte effect after applying, it is thin and gives a medium coverage. It is perfect for when i am feeling matte-y!
Rating: 3.5/5

4. RIMMEL- WAKE ME UP foundation ( soft beige )
i was given this from a friend to try it out, hence why it is only tester size. Wake me up foundation gives me a glow after apply because there is a shimmer to it. You can definitely use this for light coverage right through to full coverage if you cake it on! 
Rating: 3.5/5

5. REVELON colourstay- stay natural makeup ( medium beige )
As from the name colourstay, it does stay on my face for a very long time but the only bad point about this product is that when u squirt it out it feels thick on your skin, but if you dont mind having full coverage it would do perfect! Personally, I like something a bit lighter.
Rating: 3/5

6. NUDE- flawless liquid velet ( medium/dark )
When i first bought this product i thought i would love it as i love most 'nude' product and i even tried it in store and loved it, unfortunately when i used it at home, it was so thick and gooey. Eventually i started breaking out from it as it was too thick and heavy for my face and completely clogged my pores!
Rating: 2/5

7. REVLON photoready airbrush - mousse makeup ( medium beige )
Where do i start ... the first time i squirted it out, it went everywhere! So keep in mind to do your first squirt in a sink or somewhere you don't mind getting a little messy. After when i gave it a second try it worked out fine, but you wouldn't need to use much as it is a light an airy mousse. It's still not my favourite foundation but i'm sure some people will love the light-medium coverage. 
Rating: 2/5

8. BODYSHOP- oil free balancing foundation ( 05 )
One of the worst foundations i have ever tried on. my skin broke out within one hour with red patches and a very itchy face! Other reviews on this is average depending on your skin but it definitely didnt work out for me and that's such a shame as it was pricy too :( Would not be purchasing again.
Rating: 0/5

~Vivy