Sunday 10 November 2013

Make Up Forever Aqua Liner review

Hi again everyone,

Here comes another of many reviews of product bought on my last trip to New York Fashion week.  


This time it's Make Up Forever Aqua liquid liners.  I purchased 4 of these and have tested all of them under various conditions.  Some more harsh than others.  Now when MUF say waterproof they mean WATERPROOF!  I tested these swimming, at the gym, at work, at play, at dinner and drinks, dancing and this liner just won't budge!  For someone like me who suffers from watery eyes in spring it's a godsend.  

Colours pictured are (from the top) 4 (light green), 3 (forest green), 7 (purple) and 6 (navy blue).  All of these colours have shimmer in them so that are not a flat, matt colour which I quite like.  Each have a small tip which is easy to use although a little short.  But just like anything practise and you'll get it right.  The formula glides on very easily which makes for a precise line.




Some colours are stonger and deeper than others for instance numbers 3 and 7 are really pigmented and give a beautiful colour finish.  However, 4 and 6 are also beautiful colours.  Personally I like a little more depth so sometimes I go over the colour with another shadow or even double up with a thicker line of colour and then a fine line of black liner (closer to the lash line) to add some definition as I feel I need it having very dark brown eyes. 

Verdict?  I love them.  I love the fact that they don't come off until I'm ready to take them off.  Any good waterproof make up remover will take it off.  As will any oil.  Baby oil, jojoba oil, almond oil etc..
Now please be aware Make Up Forever is a professional make up brand and is not cheap.  Unfortunately it's not readily available in Australia anymore but I have found it on the Media Makeup store (click here: http://www.mediamakeupstore.com/make-up-for-ever/eyes/916/aqua-liner-/).  I don't think you need to be a make up artist to buy product but you will need to research that yourselves.  Come on I know you all use Google.

If you get a chance to buy and use it please let me know what you think.  I love comparing notes and trying out your ideas.  Always learning!

Until next time

Margaret
B-Lush Cosmetica



Monday 28 October 2013

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Sunscreen Makeup


Hello everyone,

After a little hiatus and a wee holiday to the States I'm back again reviewing one of the many products I bought overseas (yaay).

Well I bought the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation from the beautiful Saks 5th Avenue store.  If you get a chance you really need to see this store.  It's amazing and beautiful!  And if you want anything Chanel go and see David (head make up artist) he'll help you!  He's really lovely and funny!


Anyway I digress, so I have been using Vitalumiere Aqua all through the holiday where the humidity was insane! and also here at home (Melbourne's weather isn't quite springy just yet).  It's a beautiful, dewy, liquid and covers flawlessly over all manner of sins.  Believe me I have them!  It feels very soft and light (compared to it's older cousin Vitalumiere which is a little creamier in texture), a little goes a very long way.  It's non-comedogenic (that is it won't clog pores) and oil free.  A bonus for those of us who have combination or oily skins.  It has an SPF of 15 and that's great news for Aussies (what with no ozone layer).  But of course always ensure that you have your suncreen on before applying any make up.

It comes in 10 different shades which match pretty well so most skintypes.  RRP in Australai is $77 as it is a premium brand so expect to pay a premium price.  However, I haven't found anything that comes close to it yet from a budget range.  But I'm working on that too.

I really love it and wear it every day now a huge thumbs up from me.  I hope you like it too.  I'd love to hear if you have tried it.  Let me know what you think of it.  I know that this may not agree with everyone so your feedback is always welcome.

Until next time.

Margaret

B-Lush Cosmetica





Monday 29 July 2013

Lime Crime Velvetines Review

Hi again everyone,

I hope those of you who are in Australia are not freezing to death.  As for you who are in Queensland and Western Australia and in the northern hemisphere, no pity for you! haha!

I wanted to share with you all another review.  Lime Crime Velvetines Liquid Lipstick.  



It's a liquid lipstick that dries to a matte finish without being too drying.  It comes in two shades, Suedeberry and Red Velvet.  It is also Vegan and Cruelty Free if that is a concern for you.  I tried Red Velvet which is a lovely deep, blue red.  



Let me tell you the longevity of this product on the lips is unbelievable!  I put it on at 8.00am, with a lip liner (my lips are a little uneven), went to work, ate all day (including oily foods), went to the gym (looking very glamorous I might add!), sweated alot and came home at 7.30pm and I still had a full lipstick on.  No bleeding, no smudging and most of all not drying!  When I did take off the lipstick (which incidentally came off with a tissue, no rubbing or scrubbing required), I was left with soft lips.  Bonus!

I was pleasantly surprised.  It feels really lovely on the lips.  Not like other lip paints that claim 12 or 24 hour stay on. Those make me feel like I can't move my lips and still come off after eating an oily meal.

I think for the price it is well worth at least trying.  I'm not a young girl by any stretch and I get a little bleeding even with the mattest of lipsticks.  This for me is a godsend!

Unfortunately, I have yet to find a retail store that sells Lime Crime Velvetines in Australia  (at least in Melbourne).  I purchased mine online from www.makeupandglow.com.au for $21.95.  MakeupNet, www.makeupnet.com.au is the official supplier of Lime Crime for Australia and New Zealand.  There are quite a few different online stores that sell the product.  Just let your fingers do the walking!

All in all I love this and have worn it every day since my first trial.  A huge thumbs up for me!

Until next time

Margaret
B-Lush Cosmetica




Wednesday 10 July 2013

MAC Prep & Prime Skin Smoother

Hi everyone,

with our recent bout of cold weather it's made our skin (apart from obviously cold), a bit sensitive and a little in need of moisture and hydration.  I have been looking for a primer that doesn't feel like glue but acts like it and doesn't irritate my skin.  I think I have found it!


 This primer is really lovely and light.  You apply it with a stippling or buffing brush or with a sponge.  A tiny bit goes a very long way.

According to MAC Prep & Prime Skin Smoother is:

A velvety skin perfecting primer that instantly fills in fine lines and wrinkles. Contains powerful anti-oxidants, evens skintone and mattifies - while softening the skin.
  
 I think it does all that and more!  It does smooth out the skin.  It most certainly softens without feeling greasy or heavy.  There is no fragrance so it won't irritate the skin and cause redness.  It evens out my skin although I still need to wear my foundation or tinted moisturiser.  But they stay on all day.  No touch ups required!  And for tme that's the biggest bonus of all. 

It retails at $49 so a little more expensive than your budget cosmetics but I think it's real value for money because you use so little of it!

Give it a try and tell me what you think.  I'd love to know.

Until next time.

Margaret
B-Lush Cosmetica


Maybelline Volum' Express Mega Plush Volumising Mascara

Hi everyone,

Wow this mascara has quite a name!
 
 According to Maybelline it's:

- Mega lash volume that's never brittle or flaky

- Revolutionary Gel-Mousse formula with 40% less hard waxes for      massive yet soft lashes  


- Patented Flexor Brush gently coats every lash with supple volume 


- Suitable for contact lens wearers 




I have been trialing it for the last week or so.  It's very soft on the lashes so you definitely won't get flakes or crunchy hard lashes. So a big bonus!  I've had to experiment with the number of coats. I'm on my third application at the moment and unfortunately it doesn't give the volume that I like.  I'm lucky enough to have length but not volume.  I like them really plumped up.  However, a work colleague today told me that my lashes looked long and natural so perhaps not such a terrible compliment!  

If you're looking for super plumped and volumised lashes this isn't for you.  But if you want a comfortable mascara that won't make you look like you have spiders hanging from your eyes and black spots all over your face then this is it.

I think I will try the waterproof one and see if that holds my curl and volume!

Until next time

Margaret
B-Lush Cosmetica




Monday 15 April 2013

Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System


Hi everyone,


I wanted to let you know about what I've been up to for the last couple of months.  After much research and blog reading from other sources I've recently bought the Clarisonic Mia Skin Cleansing System, which I am really loving! I bought it online from adorebeauty.com.au for a very reasonable price.  It retails here in Australia for about $149.  

I have been using it every evening for the past 4 weeks to cleanse my skin and I have to say my skin feels incredibly soft and supple. My skin uptakes my moisturiser more readily and I don't need alot of it either.  I've also noticed that the oilyness on my nose has significantly reduced since using it. Hooray!

Usually as soon as the weather starts to get a little cooler my skin goes dry almost immediately.  Yet to happen!  Double hooray!  I would highly recommend this tool.  You can use it in the shower (bonus!).  It has replacement heads which you can buy almost anywhere online.  It's easy to clean and works with any cleanser that youwoudl normally use.  I would suggest you start with the sensitive head first just to see how you go.  It's suitable for all skin types so you shouldn't really have any issues.  Be mindful that you shouldn't be using an exfoliator with this product.  Your skin will start to freak out and break out.  You may do some serious damage as well so don't do it!

When using it there's no need to put pressure onto the skin.  The rotating head does all the work for you.  Finally something that you don't have to work hard for!

If you have used this system I would love to think what you all think of it.






Until next time

Margaret
B-Lush Cosmetica