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FOTD – Pink and Blue

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I grew up in the 90s so I know blue eyeshadow is a tricky thing to get right. I mean, I've seen The Drew Carey Show and I learned very young that blue eye shadow is really just a no-no. But, seeing as leggings as pants, combat boots and dresses, and neons are back, maybe blue eye shadow can be given a second chance too.

I got a cool (and very cheap) eye shadow palette by Essence from Priceline a while back and I just love the aquas and turquoises. Paired with my favourite Body Shop LIp and Cheek Dome and an Australis Show Stopper Gloss in Fairy Floss, I gave pink and blue a bit of a go. What do you think?! This is my first FOTD on here so please be kind (no photo touch ups).

Base – Palmer's Eventone BB Cream

Eye Shadow – Essence Sunclub Palette

Mascara – Essence I <3 Extreme Volume Mascara (one of my all time FAVES!) and Maxfactor Xperience Mascara

Cheeks – The Body Shop Cheek and Lip Dome

Lips – Australis Show Stopper Stick $10 (on sale at Priceline when I bought it)

 

 

 

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Weekly Wishlists

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Well Summer and the holiday season is well and truly on its way and it is pretty obvious from our wishlists this week! 

Sue's Wishlist:

1 - Glasshouse Christmas Party Candle – AU$42.95 – Because it smells of orange and spicy nutmeg and what could be more Christmassy?

2 - MAC Fix + – AU$15 – I haven't tried the fixing make up by spritzing before, but with green tea, chamomile, cucumber, and a fresh, natural, energizing scent of Sugi (?), this should be the one to start with. On www.maccosmetics.com.au it's only $15, but I'll get mine at Myer, and let you know the price there (as the reviews all say it's a little expensive and $15 doesn't seem bad to me).

3 - The Body Shop Vitamin E Face Mist - AU$23.95 – As I was researching the MAC Fix + I came across a lot of reviews that said that this did the job just as well, but for a lower price.  At  $23.95 you do the math.  Anyway, I thought I should get both and compare.  Stay tuned.

4 - Dr Lewinn's Skin Perfect Foundation – AU$39.95 – as well as being long lasting, it has SPF15 and claims to help visibly smooth wrinkles and fine lines, leaving skin looking firmer and more youthful. Amoung other chemically sounding names that the company claims to have put in it, it also contains nice things like rose stem cells and hyaluronic acid, which assists in hydrating the skin giving it a beautiful, radiant glow.  Sounds good to me.  

5 - Dr Lewinn's Skin Perfect Primer – This is logically the perfect base for the foundation above, with Evermat™ technology to visibly reduce the appearance of pores and absorb excess oils, without over-drying.  $29.95

As you can probably tell, with the sudden onslaught of summer I'm looking to change my make up to cope with the heat wave.

Katherine's Wishlist:

1 - Mac Holiday Eye Kits in Smoky Eyes - AU$89 – I'm not going to lie, this is mostly all about the packaging. Can you blame me?! Plus, who doesn't love a holiday gift pack!?

2 - Bumble and Bumble Defrizz - AU$49 – As soon as the humid stormy summer begins, my hair goes up in a top knot and doesn't come out until around April. I hate it but could Bumble and Bumble be my solution to summer frizz!?

3 - Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF 30+ – AU$45 – I am very particular about wearing sunscreen every day and also about what kind of sun cream I use on my face because there is nothing worse than heavy, greasy cream on your face! To Save Face sounds like a must-have product for summer!

4 – Dove Summer Glow – AU$11.20 – I'm not really into fake tan because it scares me a little bit so I kind of rock it pale all year round. I probably need to make a bit of effort in summer so a gradual tanning moisturiser might be the way to go. 

5 – Tarte Maracuja Blush & Glow – US$32 – Another Sephora product that will probably be impossible to get in Australia! I am after a peach blush all of a sudden and this one just seems like fun!

Have a great weekend, ladies! Try not to melt away in the Australian heat (if that is where you are currently residing!)

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Lily Cole for The Body Shop – Lip & Cheek Dome

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I'm definitely not the first beauty blogger to have mentioned model/actress Lily Cole's limited edition collection for The Body Shop but I can't not write about my latest beauty love.

The collection, if you haven't come across it in your travels, has recently been released in Australia and, while it appears to be missing some items available elsewhere (please correct me if I'm wrong), it does feature the Lip & Cheek Dome I got on the weekend, a quad eyeshadow, a liquid eyeliner, and a dome of shimmer balls complete with puff for application. It's pretty sweet, like, so sweet your teeth might start to hurt.

I love the tropical hues of peach and coral and pink and lilac that make up this collection. The look Lily wears in the campaign reminds me of eating sorbet in summer. 

I picked the Lip & Cheek Dome up in Pinch Me Pink and really love the used it as both this morning my the pinkish outfit and loved the creamy texture from the beeswax. 

I love the flushed look it gives without drying my skin from a regular blush. When I tried it on my lips, I got a much more subtle colour, meaning that my lips and cheeks didn't match exactly but complemented each other.

 The concept and design of the packaging is brilliant and a real treat to apply, although I'm still working out how to get the silky product onto a lip brush to properly apply it, but rubbing it onto the apples of my cheeks is just too much fun, it puts my usual cheek tint or powdered blush to shame, that's for sure!

In short, I love my new lip/cheek dome and suggest that you get some rosy pink action from The Body Shop before it all runs out! I might try the coral too, just because I'll probably love that too!

Lily Cole's Lip and Cheek Dome is $28.95 from The Body Shop while stocks last.

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Our Weekly Wishlists

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It's that time again, we haven't been quite so 'weekly' with our wish lists, but we're all over it this week. One thing I know I'm after is some more lipsticks so that I can adequately participate in Kimberley of Pop Couture's 30 Days of Lipstick in June. Are you game to try it out?

Here are some other things I'm a little bit in love with at the moment:

Katherine's list:

1. Mac's Limited Edition 'Hey, Sailor' range (various) I want it all. Nuff said.

2. Korres Lip Butter ($18.95) in pommegranite or wild rose – with winter around the corner, I'm in 'stocking up mode' to keep my lips as smooth as possible and this one looks and smells delicious.

3. Keratase Elixir Ultime ($49.99) – if it says it will keep those pesky flyaways out of trouble, then I'll try it. I'm yet to have a problem with a Keratase product so I know this will be a good one!

4. Maybelline Colour Tattoo range (price TBC) All or any of the colours – have you seen the range? They look amazing, anyone would be crazy not to want to get their hands on a few of these, hopefully they hit our shores soon!

5. Melrose Coconut Butter ($10.65) – I think Andrea from Fox In Flats may have answered my dry skin prayers last wish list with this post about the many uses for this glorious product!

Sue's List:

1. L'oreal BaseMagique Primer ($29.95) – The silky lightweight formula glides onto skin and minimises the look of pores and fine lines to transform your skin surface.

2. Palmer's Eventone Body Milk ($9.99) – This luxurious daily body lotion combines a blend of emollients with our advanced Tone Enhancing Complex to help reduce the appearance of unwanted skin discolouration all over body while keeping skin touchably soft and youthful looking. Especially effective on problem areas such as knees, elbows and décolletage. Continued use will visibly return skin to its most perfected tone. Contains a low-level sunscreen to help prevent skin darkening and discolouration from recurring.

3. Kora Organics Daily Hand Cream ($39.95) – A unique anti-aging blend of Noni Extract, Rosehip, Pomegranate, Olive Oil and other essential ingredients to create the perfect rich, silky and replenishing potion for hands and nails. Ideal for re-hydrating skin and cuticles leaving your hands feeling soft, smooth and protected.

4. Clarins Instant Light Blush in Coral Tonic ($47) – A handy liquid blush for an instant, natural-looking healthy glow.

5. The Body Shop Chocomania Shower Cream ($13.95) – Pearlescent shower cream that contains real cocoa butter and has a decadently chocolatey scent.  It is soap free and will not dry out the skin.

Have a fab weekend and if you find a way to get your hands on the Maybelline Colour Tattoo range, please let us know!

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Tried and Tested: Dry Body Brushing

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The other week I came across this post by Kimmi from The Plastic Diaries about achieving super soft skin. I read, with interest, that she is an avid dry body brusher and loofaher (yeah, I made that up but you get the gist). Her post explains her favourite products and, more importantly, HOW exactly to successfully body brush.

Basically, you are trying to direct blood flow from your limbs to your heart to increase circulation and reduce cellulite, but for more extensive, step-by-step instructions click here to see her post. I also checked out Jess' tips from Well of Being and found them really helpful too.

Image from Well of Being

I decided to take her advice and switch out my normal body puff for a more heavy duty hand-sized loofah. I also purchased a dry body brush (both EcoPure Bath from Priceline, relatively cheap)

I have been dry body brushing every morning before my shower (in the shower so as not to coat my bathroom with skin flakes) and then following that up with a warm shower using the loofah and body soap. When I get out of the shower, i moisturise with The Body Shop's Aloe Soothing Body Lotion while my skin is still damp and let it soak in. The results: the first time I tried dry body brushing, I couldn't believe how painful it was. I was concerned that the sharp bristles were going to welt my fairly sensitive skin but I could actually feel the blood pumping around my body (as weird as that sounds, it could have been from all the brushing movement though…). Surprisingly, there were no adverse effects to my skin and once I got out of the shower, there was no indication that it had been brushed too roughly at all.

I've been dry brushing for over a week and use the loofah at least once a day, often twice, and always follow up with a moisturiser or Bio Oil. I can honestly say that my skin feels amazing. My arms, in particular, used to always feel a bit rough and they are so smooth, also the skin on my stomach and hips is much softer and more even; there are visible improvements!

It's sometimes hard to add another 10 minutes to your morning routine, but I think it's worth it! I am a little bit addicted now.

Have you tried dry body brushing before? What are your thoughts?

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