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Sunday 30 December 2012

Christmas LOTD & OOTD

Hey Y'all (I think i have it now Lizzy hehe <3)

Here was my FOTD & OOTD I did for Christmas I hope you like it <3





The Top I got a City Chic paired with Khaki shorts, the pearl necklace, earrings and headband are all costume jewellry i got from various palces Ebay, Etsy ect

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What I Am Wearing


Face
Stilla one step Corrector Primer
MAC Matchmaster shade 4
MAC Studio Finish Powder NW25
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW25
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW20 (under eyes ONLY)

Tick Tock Face Time Translucent Powder
Napoleon – The One Concealer
MAC Matte Bronzer (contour)
Too Faced Candlelight (highlight)
Bobbie Brown - Nude Pink
 
Eyes
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Original
Tick Tock IESB – Milky Way
Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
MAC Eye Shadow – ORB (highlight/brow bone)
Napoleon China Doll Gel Liner – Equinox (water line)
Chinovi Cosmetics - Star
Scardy cat - Amanita
Moi Minerals - Fields of Gold
Tick Tock - O Christmas Tree
Geek Chic - Everybody lies
Napoleon Brow pencil – Chocoholic
Random Mascara

Lips
Random Lip Balm
Urban Decay Lip Liner – Ozone
OCC Lip Tar in NSFW

All Over Face
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

Saturday 29 December 2012

Poke'mon series - #025 Pikachu

Hey Ya'll

Sooo here is the third look in my Poke'mon series today we have #025 Pikachu and here is a little background info. So Pikachu is my all time favrouite Pok'emon so this was a blast to do =)




 

 

I hope that you like this look =) 

Who is your favrouite Pok'emon?

Xoxo


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What I Am Wearing

Face
Stilla one step Corrector Primer
MAC Matchmaster shade 4
MAC Studio Finish Powder NW25
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW25
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW20 (under eyes ONLY)

Tick Tock Face Time Translucent Powder
Napoleon – The One Concealer
MAC Matte Bronzer (contour)
Too Faced Candlelight (highlight)
Tokidoki Vegas palette Blush
 
Eyes
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Original
Tick Tock IESB – Milky Way
Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
MAC Eye Shadow – ORB (highlight/brow bone)
Napoleon China Doll Gel Liner – Equinox (water line)
Chinovi Cosmetics- Cool Runnings
Urban Decay - Twice Baked
bae liquid liner #1

Napoleon Brow pencil – Chocoholic
Random Mascara

Lips
Random Lip Balm
Urban Decay Lip Liner – Ozone
WnW - 514A

All Over Face
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

A Review - Madd Style Cosmetics Glitter Bombs

House Keeping – all products below have been purchased with my own money and I am not in any way shape or form getting paid for this review. All opinions are my own!!!

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Hey Ya'll
 
 
Today we are going to look at one of my all time favourite beauty products.... GLITTER!!! Yep you heard me haha so recently  Madd Style Cosmetics (MSC) released their own web store and a tonne of new products including 9 glitter vials commonly known as Glitter Bombs. These cute glitters are packaged in 1/2 Dram bottles with screw tops (and arrive sealed in a small zip bag, and wrapped in bubble-wrap for proper shipping) these baby's cost $4.50 USD each + S&H.
 
 

Now I can almost hear some of you go 'WHAT that's so SMALL' but rest assured I PROMISE there is a BUTT TONNE of glitter packed into that cute Dram. Don't believe me take a look for your self!



This is Gold Digger Glitter decanted into a 3g jar that is FULL to the brim so PLENTY of glitter there =) when you get your vial it MAY look a little less full then the photos but that's just due to the glitter settling if you shake it a little your vial will magically refill it's self (well not really but how cool would that be? never ending glitter!! Now lets be serious for a moment once you get to the swatch pics you'll see that the Dram vials have a small opening which IS to small to get a brush in. You could get a VERY fine liner brush in so you will need a cleanable surface ef plate or palette ect to tap a little out or you could do like I did on the above photo and decant into a small Jar. If you chose the Jar option the SMALLEST you can get to fit it all in is a 3g jar.

As with all MSC stuff 100% Vegan and Cruelty-free. Glitter Bombs are 100% cosmetic grade glitter and is safe to use on Eyes, Lips and Face (NOTE this is the LARGEST cut of glitter safe for eye area)
Ingredients: .008 cosmetic grade micro-glitter.

Now to be honest with you all while I WAS excited to get these the vial photos made them appear 1 dimensioned (I SHOULD have known better Forgive me Mo?) however once me and my little swatching brush got onto it the amazing blend of glitters could really be seen =) all Glitters have been swatched on a bare are with Lit Glitter Glue



 OK so lets get onto the phots =) I am trialing some new ways to show my swatches/photographs ect any and all feedback is aprecialted

 
FOXY LADY
MSC Description - loose glitter is a bronze glitter with flashes of green, copper, yellow, red, and orange.
My Description -  Bronze Glitter with flashes of Green, gold and orange


GOLD DIGGER
MSC Description - loose glitter is a gold lamé glitter with flashes of holographic rainbow glitter.
My Description - Bright gold glitter

 
ICE QUEEN
MSC Description - loose glitter is a light blue with flashes of green, aqua, blue, and holographic white
My Description - A light frosty blue glitter with holographic glitter (the HARDEST of all the glitters to photograph)


 MATERIAL GIRL
MSC Description - loose glitter is a berry pink glitter with flashes of green, red, silver, hot pink, and aqua
My Description - A Berry red with flashes of Yellow, Hot pink, silver, green, aqua, silver and gold


NYMPHETTE
MSC Description - loose glitter is a metallic pink with flashes of silver and hot pink.
My Description -  A Dusty Pink Colour with flashes of Hot pink, Silver and a hint of gold


PARTY MONSTER
MSC Description - loose glitter is a polished silver with flashes of rainbow holographic glitter and blue steel.
My Description - A Bright silver with flashes of rainbow holo and black


SEA SIREN
MSC Description - is a blend of teal and sea foam green glitters with sparks of aqua, blue, and emerald green.
My Description - A Bright green with Flashes of Teal, Aqua, deep blue and mint green


SUPER FREAK
MSC Description - loose glitter is a deep purple glitter with flashes of royal purple, hop pink, and blue.
My Description - A bright purple with flashes of Hot pink, Deep purple and Blue


TOM BOY
MSC Description - loose glitter is a dark blue glitter with flashes of royal blue, silver, aqua, and black
My Descrition - A deep blue glitter with Flashes of Aqua, silver and black


I feel that I was able to capture the glitter colours are true to life =) out of the 9 Glitter Bombs my MUST have acctually suprised me Material Girl and Ice Queen are the most unique I feel out of the collection and are MUST haves. Sea Siren  and Foxy lady are also must haves =) I cant find anything by itself in my glitter stash that are similar if I mixed glitters I most likely could make something similar but why do it when I have these prettys =)

Have you tried any of the MSC glitters? Whats your fave

Xoxo
C

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Where To by - Madd Style Cosmetics Glitter Bombs
Multi-media links - Madd Style Cosmetics Facebook

Product: 10/10
Pigmentation: 9/10
Texture: 10/10
Longevity: 7/10
Application: 4/5
Packaging: 4/5

Final thoughts:  Everyone knows I am a Glitter freak! the web site doesn't do these colours Justice the glitters are much more complex then their vial photos show. In terms of packaging if you dont want to tap out some glitter each time you use them I recommend buying some plastic jars or baggies and decanting into them. Overall I love all the glitters they apply best using a glitter base like Lit Glitter Glue ot Eye Kandy Liquid Sugar to really adhear to the lid or area you are placing the glitter.

Overall Rating: A+

Wednesday 26 December 2012

A Review - Chinovi Cosmetics Holiday 2012 LE Collection + Giveaway

House Keeping – all products below have been purchased with my own money and I am not in any way shape or form getting paid for this review. All opinions are my own!!!

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Hey Ya'll

Lets talk holiday collections shall we? today we are going to look at the Chinovi Cosmetics Holiday 2012 LE collection. Vanessa the owner took insperation from a faverouite Chiristmas carol 'O Christmas Tree' and a personal love of decorating, so the collection is centered around things you will find on (most) trees. One of the things I love about Chinoiv is the little touches the lables are supercute and I ADORE that Vanessa puts wether a product is vegan and or lipsafe while I personally am not Vegan I have friends who are it makes shopping for gifts so much easier!

As with all Chinovi collections the lable reflects the theme for this collection the lable has a cute little christmas tree. When ordering you have 4 options all in USD value ~ Sample bag - $1.00, Clamshell -$1.25, Full Size Jar w/out sifter - $4.75 and Full Size Jar W/ Sifter - $5.00
Sample Bags and Clamshells look to have about 1/4 tsp of product good for quite a few uses. Full Sized jars average around 1.2 g of product

This Collection I feel is very well rounded in terms of colours, the pigments are smooth and blend well, while they are full of sparkle they dont feel gritty on the eyes.

Now as its the holidays I am including a small giveaway the winner will get 1x full SAMPLE baggie Holiday 2012 collection =) Open internationally good luck =) now lets get onto colour descriptions =)

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Chinovi Description

Berry Garland
Chinovi Description - is a deep red with berry tones and swirled with cranberry and silver sparkles.
My Description - A Wine red with berry undertones and a light dusting of Sliver glitter

Blue Spruce
Chinovi Description - is a deep evergreen with blue interference. It is lit up with blue and golden sparkles NOT LIP SAFE
My Description - A Deep forest green loaded with gold and blue glitter

Flocked
Chinovi Description -is an extremely shimmery white.
My Description - A shimmery clean white

Star
Chinovi Description - is a darkened gold with a lot of shimmering gold sparkles.
My Description - A deep gold

Tinsel
Chinovi Description - is a mid tone blue with tons of purple, pink, teal and silver sparkles.NOT LIP SAFE
My Description - A mid royal blue with teal glitter

Twinkle
Chinovi Description is a shimmery nude with silver and gold sparkles.
My Description - A champaign with a slight sliver tone


Out of this collection my faverouties would have to be Blue Spruce and Star they are a stunning combo and are very versitie colours =) Twinkle and Flocked are great colour to highlight with as well =) here is a look u did using Star and Blue Spurce (as well as a few others)


I hope you all had a fab holiday =)

QOTD - whats you fave colour from the collection?

Xoxo
C
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Where To By – Chinovi Cosmetics
Chinovi Cosmetics Storenvy

Multi-media links - Chinovi Cosmetics Facebook

Product: 8/10
Pigmentation: 8/10
Texture: 8/10
Longevity: 7/10
Application: 8/5
Packaging: 9/5

Final thoughts: Colours very pigmented, smooth to apply sample sizes are good, all items were sent out well within the TAT, and arrived in Australia within around 2-3 weeks. I especially like how each colour has individual ingredients and state whether the colour is vegan and/or lip safe. I will definitely be re-purchasing from Chinovi again.


Overall Rating: A

Wednesday 19 December 2012

A Review - Femme Fatale Cosmetics Gemstone Collection

House Keeping – all products below have been purchased with my own money and I am not in any way shape or form getting paid for this review. All opinions are my own!!!

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Hey Ya'll

Today on our busy schedule we have Femme Fatale Cosmetics (FFC) and I will be chatting with you about the Gemstone collection. The Gemstone Collection are a set of 8 amazing duo –  chrome shades that are white based pigments that have a pretty duo - chrome.

Onto pricing for a 5g jar (no sifter) costs $5.75 AUS, the 3g jar has the option of sifter or no sifter for a slight change in price 3g w/ sifter $3.10 AUS and 3g no sifter $3.00 AUS, Sample baggies are $1.00 each. Postage varies depending on the postal method.

Depending on the angle you look at the pigments take on a different appearence, these shades are great to use as a inner-corner highlight as they are quiet soft over base skin or as a soft highlight. However if you really want these colours to stand out they work amazing over a black base as you will see in the photos below. The colours are not easy to photograph but I feel i managed to capture them =)


 
 
Colour Descriptions
 

Golden Peridot
FFC - It is a translucent white with a beautiful lime green shimmer and sparkles
My Description - A soft white base with a light yellow based lime duo-chrome.

Fire Opal
FFC - It is a sheer white with strong copper orange shimmer and sparkles
My Description - A soft white base with a bronze/copper duo-chrome.

Icemist Diamond
FFC - It is a soft translucent white highlighted by a stunning aqua shift and sparks
My Description -  A soft white base with a Aquamarine blue duo-chrome.

Twilight Amethyst
FFC - It is a translucent white with a fabulous purple shift and sparkles
My Description -.  A soft white base with a Violet/lavender duo-chrome

Emerald Glow
FFC -  It is a sheer white complimented by an emerald green shift and green sparkles
My Description - A soft white base with a light emerald green duo-chrome

Moonstone
FFC - It is a sheer white shade with a soft blue duochrome shine and sparkles
My Description -  A soft white base with a cornflower blue duo-chrome

Star Ruby
FFC - It is a translucent white with stunning pink/red shift and sparkles.
My Description -  A soft white base with a red duo-chrome

Sun Crystal
FFC - It is a sheer soft-white base with striking golden shimmer and sparks
My Description -  A soft white base with a yellow/light gold duo-chrome.








As you can see these are definetly not opaque shades however they can be layered over other colour to creat complex and individual looks. In terms of must haves I recommend Moonstone, Golden Peridot  and Twilight I adore their finishes fantastic for innercorner or as a lower lash colour.

What do you think of white base duo-chromes?

Xoxo
C

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Where To by - Femme Fatale
Multi-media links - Femme Fatale Facebook


Product: 9/10
Pigmentation: 9/10
Texture: 9/10
Longevity: 6/10
Application: 4/5
Packaging: 5/5


Final thoughts:  These shades are very sheer great for inner corner highligh work best applied over a dark base. The duo-chromes lean slightly primary coloured however blend very well. a Sticky base is recommened for these shades to really make them POP.

Overall Rating: A

Monday 17 December 2012

A Review - Geek Chic Cosmetics Joystick Hipster Ariel

House Keeping – all products below have been purchased with my own money and I am not in any way shape or form getting paid for this review. All opinions are my own!!!

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 Hey Ya'll
 
Lets take a look a Geek Chic Cosmetics Joy Stick in Hipster Ariel today shall we? great idea ^_^
OK so lets talk lippys first now I KNOW we ALL own at least one pink,red,orange and nude lippy but not many of us wear bright lippys it seems to be a status quo thing which sucks coz Hipster Ariel is an AMAZING opaque metallic blue lipstick. For being a bold colour Hipster Ariel is not drying on the lip as it has moisturizing Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E in its formula, the Joystick is also mint flavoured which I personally find nice =)
 
The overall shape of the joystick isnt ideal for a perfect application in my opinion Hipster ariel is BEST applied with a lip brush (whick i have done in the lip swatches below). If you like Hipster Ariel you can purchase it on the Geek Chic Cosmetics webstore for $5.99 USD.
 
 
 
Product description
GCC Description - A rich, opaque, pearlescent teal.
My Description - A opaque metallic bright blue.
 
 





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Where To by - Geek Chic Cosmetics
Multi-media links - GCC Facebook Page
Product: 9/10
Pigmentation: 9/10
Texture: 9/10
Longevity: 6.5/10
Application: 4/5
Packaging: 5/5

Final thoughts:  Hipster Ariel is a opaque metallic blue shade which applys smoothly i find best applied with a lip brush to get into the fine lines on the lips. This shade will wear quite quickly if you eat and drink.

Overall Rating: A

Friday 14 December 2012

A Review - MAC Chromaline Landscape Green


House Keeping – all products below have been purchased with my own money and I am not in any way shape or form getting paid for this review. All opinions are my own!!!

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Hey Ya'll

So on my last trip to the City one of our shopping malls had JUST opened a official MAC PRO store and there I found this little gem MAC Chromaline in Landscape green which is a bright kelly green colour. Now for those of you who don't know what a Chromaline is well MAC have described it as a gel/cream liner, HOWEVER if you read the 2 pg leaflet included in the box you will see that Landscape Green is ACTUALLY not lip or eye safe (it appears MAC intended the chromalines to be dense body paint) so what to do with this item. Well before i actually READ the flyer I used Landscape green as a eyeshadow base.

Now I'm not telling you that MAC are wrong and this is eye safe however on ME I haven't suffered ANY ill effects or staining from using this on my lids. Some of the main concerns for using Landscape green on the lids is the possibility of  staining or irritation from dyes (like red dyes).

This product is very smooth and pigmented, best applied with a finger and blended out however it would also be a good bodypaint for small areas. Chromalines retail at $35AUS and are only avaiable at a MAC Pro store








So have you ever used a product for something other then its intended use?

Xoxo
C
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Where To By – I believe this is only available at a MAC PRO store as my MAC counter didnt have it

 
Credit Rating!

Product:  8/10

Pigmentation: 10/10

Texture: 10/10

Longevity: 9/10

Application: 4/5

Packaging: 4/5

Final thoughts: While this item isnt 'officially' eye safe I havent had any issues it has made a fab coloured base, it applys smoothly and evenly.

Overall Rating:  A

 

Friday 7 December 2012

A Review - Tick Tock Cosmetics - Infinity Eyeshadow Base Super Nova + Season Finale

House Keeping – all products below have been purchased with my own money and I am not in any way shape or form getting paid for this review. All opinions are my own!!!

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Hey Ya'll

Yet another review haha i really need to post more LOTD/EOTD/OOTD's haha =p please let me know if there is anything you would like me to do/review ect the same goes for my YouTube Channel =)

Today we are going to look at the latest Tick Tock Cosmetics Infinity Eye Shadow Base (IESB) in Super Nova and a sample of a New release Season Finale. The bonus for all you out there in makeup land is this Tick Tock now offer samples (average of 20 uses per sample) of their 3 bases AND their 3 in 1 Primer! all at reasonable pricing so its a fantastic opertunity for you to try all 3 for the price of one =)

Onto the IESB first Super Nova is the latest in Tick Tock bases and is a nude shade which leans warm in tone. Super Nova also has a semi - glossy finish while not feeling Tachy, its opaque with one pass and the texture is very creamy. As you can see in photos below Super Nova is a darker nude colour (for refrence i am a Mac MatchMaster shade 4) however it blends out easily. For comparisons sake I swatched it next to MAC's painterly paint pot (PP) as you can see the PP is quite a few shades lighter and you can see what i mean about Super Nova's semi-glossy finish.





 
 
Now onto the Shadow Season Finale, this shade is very smooth and pigmented it prefoms best over a primer/base as you can see in the image below over bare skin it is very patchy, this swatch was achieved by one pass over.
 
Colour Description
Tick Tock Cosmetics - A deep, purple leaning burple.
My Desctiption - A deep grape colour with a slight blue shift
 
 


 

So what do you think have you tried the new TT:C base? if so thoughts XoxoC
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Where To by - Tick Tock Cosmetics

Multi-media links - Tick Tock Cosmetics
 
Product: 8/10
Pigmentation: 8/10
Texture: 9/10
Longevity: 8.5/10
Application: 4/5
Packaging: 5/5
Final thoughts:  the base is pigmented and smooth, the semi-gloss finish maybe a issue if you wish to apply a mate shade over the top (i havent attemted that at this stage), Super nova DOSE lean warmer so it may now suit cooler skin tones esp the fairer beauties. In regards to Season Finale it is pigmented and very easy to blend a good crease colour for a smokey eye.
Overall Rating: A