Hello Loves!
Hope you're all having an amazing day!
So I have hauled some new items this past week or so and I thought I'd give you all a mini Review and let you know my thoughts on them!
P.S Most have been used as I just couldn't help myself, sorry for the not so great swatches too! I'm new to this! :)
(Left to Right: Gangsta Rap, Forever Red, 107, Chestnut)
Let's start off with Lush!
LUSH
This is my second time buying products from lush and I have to admit I am completely hooked! If you live in the Sydney Area of New South Wales you can access a Lush store in Parramatta or in the Queen Victoria Galleries! I think there is one at Bondi Junction too but I haven't been to that one.
Last time I went to Lush I only bought a Fresh Face Mask - Catastrophe Cosmetic
The mask was a funny blue-grey colour with chunks of blueberries and let me say that mask is AMAZING, my favourite out of the both I've now tried. If you have very sensitive acne prone skin it will be your best friend.
Background on the Fresh Face Masks.
- They have a cute sticker with the date it was made as well as the date it expires and who made it.
- They have to be stored in the fridge but the ladies at the store have assured me they can last up to 12 hours outside a fridge.
- They can be quite messy to remove as they have "Fresh" pieces of fruits, seaweed etc in them.
This time around I was recommended to try the
BB Seaweed mask, which has little bits of seaweed in it, not the most appealing but definitely worth a try. Now one thing I love about Lush is that the sales assistants help you and try out the products on your hand and give you background on each product, they're all really friendly too!
As you can see I have used this mask already, I couldn't resist at all.
What Lush says about this product;
"Relaxing, reviving, mineral-rich mask to cleanse, soften and beautify. Fresh nutritious seaweed, cleansing kaolin, antiseptic honey, calming aloe vera and rose absolute makes this a great mask for everyone"
This mask didn't really help with any active breakouts like Catastrophe Cosmetic did however it does not state anywhere that it would do that, but it was a nice relaxing mask that hydrated and softened my skin which I like.
I give it: 4 out 5.
The second product I was recommended by the girl helping me at Lush was the
Herbalism Fresh Facial Cleanser.
When I first saw Herbalism my first thought was What is that? how does that even work?
Basically you have to pinch about a blueberry size amount of this moss like product into your palm, add a few drops of water until it creates a past and then rub it into your skin. I have to admit the smell of this cleanser is horrible...very "Herbal" Haha.
What Lush says about this product;
"Herbalism is made with 100% natural ingredients. It will help with spots, grease, and calm troubled skin."
The girl at Lush raved about this product that even my friends we're telling me to purchase this product. This is apparently the miracle product that cleared up her friends skin that was apparently horrible. But what worried me was the fact she said most people get breakouts at first and then it all clears up, now when I went to college the beauticians had a debate whether it's true that it "has to get worse to get better" which to be honest I don't believe. If its making it worse then it's not helping... something is up. Even if it clears up after a while.
However I found this did not break me out so far but it's not helping with my current breakouts either, I'll have to keep y'all updated on what happens.
Quick note; This product does not need to be refrigerated and lasts 3 months.
Overall: 3 out 5.
W7
I first discovered W7 Cosmetics at the Chemist Warehouse, I was pulled in because all the make up was priced at $5 AUD which was surprising. I have used quite a few of their products which are now staples in my collection, this includes a foundation, a bronzer, their highlighting pens and of course their lip products.
Now I don't know much about the brand but I do know that it is based in the UK so it is not an Australian brand, I'm not sure where else you can get these products or if they're available all over the world.
Now I have to say their lipsticks are my favourite products, for $5 dollars you can get amazing quality lipsticks, some of which I like more than lets say Revlon or Maybelline. They have a variety of shades available as well as different finishes, I really like their Matte lipsticks!
Now anyone who knows me, knows I am more often than not rocking a Red Lip, I own more reds than any other colour actually, so it's no surprise I picked up two more.
Forever Red is a lipstick I have owned before and it my favourite darker red to wear, its a mix of pink and red so its a berry colour which I've found to be flattering on all of my friends even though we all have different colouring. It has tiny flecks of what appears to be silver glitter in it, however once on the lips you can't see or feel anything, it feels very smooth and velvety. It Lasts a decent amount of time too, as long as you're not eating any greasy foods.
Chestnut is not a colour I've had before but I picked it up because I thought it was similar to the Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in 107, however this is more of a red where as 107 is a bit more of a berry.
Again, it is very smooth and velvety in its finish, it doesn't feel drying at all, I think this colour would be perfect for a night out in winter. (Even though we're heading into summer here in Australia). I think this colour would flatter many skin tones as well, the only thing I've noticed with both these Lipsticks is that they can feather out after a while so make sure to wear a lip liner if it bothers you.
Overall: 5/5
AUSTRALIS
Australis is an Australian brand that I absolutely adore, I use a lot of their products in my professional kit and my private collection as they're so affordable and great quality.
This time around I was inspired by Perrie Edwards from Little Mix and her Purple Lips in their new music video 'Move' so I was looking for a nice purple lipstick close to the shade she wore and the closest colour at Big W I found was
'Gangsta Rap'.
It is a gorgeous shade, not as purple as the one Perrie wore, a bit more wearable. It comes in the Australis signature pink and black packaging which looks adorable on your desk, or in your handbag. As you can see I have already been using this lipstick, it's a beautiful shade all year round and I have gotten endless compliments at work which is always nice.
I find this is quite hydrating on the lips and feels nice, it has quite a long lasting finish too, it lasted on me about 6 hours before I ate and then it wore off.
Overall: 5/5
Fresh and Flawless Pressed Powder
I needed a new powder after my last powder (Rimmel's "Stay Matte") broke and I decided to give this a go as I have heard many good reviews and many people say it is comparable to the Mac powder. I am in love with this powder, it has good enough coverage to wear on its own, it doesn't break me out and it can be used to set your foundation and add that extra amount of coverage without looking cakey.
However my complaint is that there is not a big colour selection, 3 colours, all of which look very similar, paler people or anyone darker than me will not find their shade. My colour match was 'Darkest Brown' and let me tell you I am not that dark, NC25 inWinter and NC30 in summer for reference.
But other than that, this is a great powder.
Overall: 4/5
RIMMEL
I have had a love affair with Rimmel for awhile now, their latest products are on the ball! But their gems to me have been their
Kate Moss Lipsticks, especially the Lasting Finish in the Red tubes (which by the way, how adorable is the packaging!). They are a velvet finish, more on the matte side, not drying and super duper pigmented! I cannot rave enough about these and I own many of them.
107 has been beauty blogger and youtuber
Zoella's favourite for awhile now. I have been on the hunt for ages but it was always sold out so you can imagine my happiness when I finally got my hands on it! I have also been wearing this colour non stop, its a beautiful dark berry red that will suit many people! If you don't already have your hands on it, what are you waiting for? Did I mention it smells like lollies! mmm...
I give these Lipsticks: 5/5
MODEL CO.
The final thing I picked up was the Model Co. Fibre LashXtend Mascara in black. Chemist Warehouse has a sale on right now where you can buy one and get one free for $15 dollars. Total bargin.
I haven't had a chance to try this one out yet but stay tuned for a review soon!
And that is the end of my very long haul & review.
Stay posted, Stay Positive
xS
