How to perfect your lipstick | Pictorial

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 Sometimes just chucking on a lipstick isn't going to cut it, especially with some formulas that like to make their way over your face, or does that just happen to me? I've found that applying my lipstick this way, using different lip liners & doing it in different layers helps it to stay put & last a lot longer, too. This is not something that I do everyday but when I have time & I'm wearing a bolder lip colour I like to spend a bit more on the lips. 1. Line just outside of your natural lip line with a lip liner that is close to your natural colour if you prefer a fuller lip. Tip: If you're going for a nude lip, use a colour slightly darker than your lipstick. 2. Apply your lipstick of choice. It doesn't matter if you don't cover up the liner completely as we'll be going over that again. Make sure to really press your lips together to work the lipstick in. Tip: Use a lip brush with the first coat which helps the lipstic

Roadtest: Essence I Love Extreme Volume Review

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So I bought this in my haul back in July & finally cracked it open although I still have a few mascara's on the go. I just bought it without hearing anything about it so I thought that would be interesting. I have been wearing it for the past few days so here is my thoughts.

Firstly let's start with this comparison to Max Factor False Lash Effect. If you think this brush is big, think again. Compared to Essence I<3 Extreme it is a baby!


L-R Essence I <3 Extreme, Max Factor False Lash Effect
I thought I would get too much mascara all over my lids, but to be honest it isn't actually that bad! I do like the brush, it has heaps of bristles which allows all the lashes to be caught. However it can cause clumps easily so make sure to wipe it on the edges of the tube before taking it anywhere near your eyes.
I've found it has a good drying time, doesn't take too long, but also allows you to leave multiple coats without drying too fast. I find that is the best way to avoid clumpiness. And it doesn't flake on me during the day.

Roadtest:
Here are my sad, sad lashes. Before curling, not that it really does too much for me anyway =/ Mascara really does complete the look!
One eye only, both curled. I think it adds a lot more volume than what I had before & define's my lashes.
Both done, also bottom lashes. I think it looks best with a dramatic waterline, not that the lashes look extremely dramatic or anything it just suits it more.
creepy eye shots!

Overall I do like this mascara & the volume it gives, especially given that the price is between $3-$5AUD. Bargain! You can find Essence in Priceline & Target here. It looks nice alone but I like to layer other mascara's over the top as well for different effects.

Are there any other Essence mascara's you've tried that you like?
xx


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More Christmas... Makeup & Nails

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Sorry this is a bit late, as everyone is already out of the Christmas mode as it comes to NYE! I didn't want to leave it any later, so this will be my last post for 2012. Can't believe the year is coming to an end, it went by so quickly, feels like just yesterday I was getting ready for last NYE. So yeah, here is my Christmas Eve & Day Makeup. Christmas Eve I had been wearing very similar makeup all day for work, so I just touched up my foundation with a bit of Garnier BB Cream, added more blush & fixed the eyes.   I like how warm toned this picture turned out.  Quick Product Breakdown~ Cheeks: MAC Pink Swoon Eyes: BH Cosmetics Day & Night: Gold [inner lid], bronze [lid], shimmery taupe [crease] Lips: MAC Myth with a coral ligloss over the top [hadn't re-touched it for a few hours so it's worn off a fair bit]   My OOTN, this sequined top is by Ally fashion & is actually sheer so I wore a bandeau bra underneath. I felt it was nice & Christmassy :) I
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Stila After Glow Lip Colours | Review & Swatches

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This post is as I promised in my Stila Haul Post   I wanted to do the review before I go away especially as they are limited edition & I have no idea how long they will be around for! The Stila After Glow Lip Colours are not really lipsticks, not really lip stains but like a jumbo lip pencil with a balmy, lipstick-type texture. Something that makes them different to other lip products are that they glow in UV light, which is what suckered me into them in the first place. Although I don't go clubbing as often as I used to, this would make for a nice surprise once the UV lights go on! I was going to have to wait to take a pic under black light but then I remembered that I had a UV light that was in an "invisible pen set" many years ago so I could test it out sooner rather than later.  Packaging: Black chubby stick-like wind-able pencils, with writing on tube corresponding to the colour of the lipstick that also glows. Texture: They apply smoothly like a lip pencil &am
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Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Moisturizer

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Do you ever find you have never heard of a certain product or brand before and then as soon as you buy it, it pops up everywhere? This is what happened after I bought the Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Moisturizer, after finding reviews on Makeup Ally of their different moisturizers I chose one that seemed to be suitable for me.  This is the perfect daily moisturizer & I would think it would be just as beneficial for combination or dehydrated skin, as it applies like a very light lotion but still feels moisturizing without being greasy. It would be perfect to wear under foundation if you happen to be short on time and cannot wait ~10 minutes for it to sink in so you can do your thing afterwards.  In the ingredients list above you can see Hyaluronic acid is one of the main ingredients. This is actually found just under the epidermis (skin) which nourishes & increases water content to the skin by attracting water. Using this moisturizer would replace what dehydrated skin is lackin
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