LIVstick - Sportsgirl "Love bite"

Us ladies love lipsticks cause it either makes a simple look more fun or it makes you feel fabulous! So every week I'll be telling you about all my incredible lipsticks from all different brands. Sportsgirl have an incredible line of lipsticks that you all

will get addicted to like I have (you'll be seeing my big collection on the LIVstick posts every week) Love Bite is a slightly glossy lipstick which is very thick and very moisturizing! Red lipstick is always perfect, for heavy eye make up and for the days you can't be bothered doing your make up. 

This red is quite dark but still gives you an amazing pout and looks incredible. 

Sportsgirl lipsticks are only $9.95 aswell (the older colours go on sale for half price too)

Make sure you all check out the beautiful lipstick range they offer and check out next weeks LIVstick post !!

http://www.sportsgirl.com.au

Panda Nail Art.

Hello everyone ! Today we are showing you how to do a quick and easy Panda nail art. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe :)

Please watch in HD!

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

-Manicare Calcium Nail Builder

-Essence 146 "That's What I Mint"

-Maybelline Color Show "Porcelain Party"

-Sinful Colors "Black On Black"

-OPI "Stay The Night"

-Sinful Colors "Top Shine"

MUSIC : Grayscale https://www.facebook.com/Grayscale.grownmencrying

H&M Haul

By L.B

If you live in Melbourne you will definitely know by now H&M has officially opened its doors at the GPO on Bourke st! This store opening has been highly anticipated and talked about for a while now. There wasn't a day you would walk around the city and spot H&M banners advertising its "opening soon"

G.K is from France so she has grown up shopping at H&M but for the rest of us we only had the opportunity of doing so when visiting overseas. This store is like no other H&M store we have visited. The layout, architecture of the building and interior design has exceeded expectations. Every little corner there is a little trend hub perfectly placed and easy to shop. The store is absolutely beautiful we are in love with the way the GPO has been transformed. We were upset to see some of our favourite stores that were perviously there have to close down but they are being relocated. There is three levels, two levels of women's wear and one level of mens/kids/home wear. It's been a surprise to also find out that H&M hasn't adjusted their prices. Generally when an overseas company makes it way to Australia the price mark up is noticeable.

You will expect to wait in line to enter. Every time I have walked past there is a line to get in but quick tip is to try and shop there about 1 hour before close, there is no line so you can walk straight in and 1 hour is more than enough time to shop inside!

Myself and G.K were on a budget so we tried to only spend the bare minimum but there was definitely so many more items we would have bought. We thoroughly went through each department (even kids wear) checked every single rack, nook, fixture and isle there was in store to make sure we saw everything. My personal favourite piece I picked up was the black wide brimmed hat that was an Australian Exclusive. Made from 100% wool and only $19.95! The brim is also bendable so you can adjust it to however you like. G.k's was the 5 pack of socks for $9.95! thats roughly $2 a pair which is a great price for socks that last for a significant amount of time.

If you have been to H&M at the GPO what was your experience like?

DIY Lip Scrub.

By G.K.

Hello lovelies ! Today I'm going to show you how to do your own lip scrub. It might not be the perfect way but that's the recipe I really like to use.
There's many ingredients in your kitchen that you can use to create your own beauty products, you can make your own face mask, body scrub, cleanser etc... without spending too much money. We will start with the DIY Lip Scrub but don't worry we have many more DIY tips to share with you in the future.

For this DIY Lip Scrub you will need:

- Brown Sugar
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- Strawberry Essence (optional)


It's super easy so let's get started !

Step One, Brown Sugar !

Poor one teaspoon of brown sugar into a small recipient. I'm not going to do it in a big quantity, just enough for a few applications. No waste ! 

This is the main ingredient to exfoliate your lips, it's going to help to remove the dead skin.

Step Two, Salt !
Add 1/4 teaspoon into the brown sugar, it is also going to help to exfoliate your lips and to heal them faster.

Step Three, Olive Oil !

Add 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil into the mix. Olive Oil is a good moisturizer, it will leave your lips smooth and soft. (You can apply ONLY Olive Oil on your lips if they are really chapped and leave it overnight)

Step Four, Strawberry Essence :

Add 1/4 teaspoon of strawberry flavouring essence. I chose strawberry essence because I made another Lip Scrub couple weeks ago with Vanilla essence but you can choose any flavour you'd like. It's also optional, I mean you do not need to add any flavour, everyone has their own preference !

Step Five, Mix It Up :

Mix everything together with whatever you want, I had a chopstick next to me so that did the job. Make sure all ingredients are well mixed together.

AND....

You can put your lip scrub into a small container to bring with you or leave next to your sink to scrub morning and night !

I scrub my lips in the morning before applying lipstick on, especially if it's a matte one. I scrub during the day as well and at night before applying a lip balm.

Please share your DIY recipes in the comment section, we would love to read what you guys use at home :)

What's In My Bag #1

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

-Fringe handbag Cotton on $24.95

-Darrell Lea raspberry twist $3.90

-LV coin purse

-Kleenex anti bacterial wipes

-Typo 2014 planner  $14.95

-Bra fitting tape, exclusive to cotton on body team

-Eclipse mints

-Key chains

-Silver Purse from Savers $4.99

-Sportsgirl clutch used as makeup bag included:

-Sample Philosophy hand cream

-Australis Matte Lipstick $9.95

-Golden Beauty Matte lipstick $7

-Sportsgirl lipstick $9.95

-Gucci Guilty perfume $60 on promo with lotion at chemist wear house

-Body shop perfume oil $10

-Opi Matte Topcoat $19.95

Blooming Beauties.

By L.B

There are always two types of blush styles you will need. The perfect matte shade and the perfect shimmer/frost shade. Once you find these two perfect shades they will never leave your makeup bag. My two favourites I have used for years include NARS Amour (matte) and M.A.C Margin (frost)

Amour gives off a very strong pink colour, its highly pigmented and a little definitely goes a long way. You will have this blush for ages! I love this colour in particular because it gives your makeup look a very refreshed feel.

Margin is a more subtle colour. It has a golden peach undertone and gives off the perfect glow on your cheeks. I like to use this blush colour with my everyday makeup routine. M.A.C blushes for me seem to always take forever to run out. They have a lot more product in them compared to other higher end make up blushes and they are definitely worth it!

Left NARS Amour, Right M.A.C Margin

M.A.C Margin AU$41

NARS Amour AU$45

Lush Ultrabland.

By G.K.

I really wanted to try a cleanser balm so I went to my favorite store to see if they had one. I have been showed the Ultrabland Facial Cleanser so I grabbed that one excited to get home and remove my makeup!

It has a pretty light smell compared to other Lush products that relaxes you and get's your mind ready to rest.

It says to put a generous amount all over your face but I find it really effective to put a thin layer on. The main ingredient is almond oil so the consistency is thick, creamy.
I love how you can see it working on your skin, it melts your makeup in seconds, I also apply it on my lashes (I don't think you're supposed to ...) I have very sensitive skin and eyes but I didn't have any trouble.

Leave it on for a minute and wipe it off with a damp cloth. My skin felt so radiant! It's meant to be great for people with skin problems, they recommend to only use that product for a while if you're having issues with your skin and it should bring it back into balance.
I actually think I like using this over a normal makeup remover, I still use Bioderma on my eyes after it.

I have oily skin so do not be scared to use it if you do as well!
I absolutely love this product and removing my makeup in such a gentle way.


AU$17.95/45g
US$16.95/1.5oz
10.45€/45g

Topshop Makeup Haul

Topshop had a bit of a great sale with their makeup recently. We bought a few things to test them out so this review is a mini haul of topshop makeup!

Their makeup range is really affordable and amazing quality. Their products are all made in Europe so you know its being adhered to strict standards and we believe their makeup is just as good if not better than more expensive makeup brands we love.

We bought a few brushes that are all made out of synthetic hair. They are really soft and great brushes if you need something affordable. 

We also picked up a nail art dotting tool which we are really excited to try out on some future nail art posts :)

By G.K.

I have read so many great reviews about the Topshop Long Lash mascara so I thought I would give it a go ! 

I'm all about plastic brushes, you can really work the product on your lashes without clumps.

It reminds me of the L'Oréal Butterfly Effect, Maybelline One By One, Covergirl Clump Crusher, it separates the lashes perfectly, add length and volume. I really recommend this mascara, it's better than any of my drugstore mascara.

By L.B.

This gel liner reminds me exactly of the M.A.C Gel liner. The consistency of the product is very similar as well as the fact when this liner is applied it won't budge. I actually had this liner on for a couple days because just washing my face with cleanser and not having any eye makeup remover, it wasn't easy to get rid of. If you are looking for a liner that is more waterproof and don't want to smudge, definitely invest in a gel liner. Applied with the "Liner" brush (also bought at topshop) it gives the perfect winged eye to your makeup look.

By L.B.

The Dammed is a great purple shade that can be worn day or night and very easy to match with any outfit. It is a great creamy consistency that is almost in between a matte and a gloss lipstick. Really easy to apply with a rich colour payoff. If you are looking for a type of lipstick with a bit more of a POP but not too pricey definitely check out the Topshop Lips rage. There is so many amazing colours to choose from, you wont be disappointed.

By G.K.

I love the Brighten Pen, the formula is light which is perfect as I am applying it in a triangle shape under the eyes. You don't want a thick and creamy formula, it would be too cakey. 

They had only one shade "moonlight" which is not a high coverage so it suits a lot of people. You can always go back very lightly with your foundation brush to add a bit of colour. 

I use it everyday on top of my concealer, extends it where I'd put highlighter and back next to my nose. 

It really makes a difference and illuminates my face. 

Have you tried any of these products ?

MAC - Sounds Like Noise

Written By G.K.

That was a very easy purchase for me. I adore orange, matte lips and Paramore. It was also very hard to find as I currently live in Australia, I waited couple months to see if it would arrive down here but it did not so I just purchased it on the internet.

The collection has been released around April last year, if I remember correctly. Mac teamed up with Hayley Williams, singer of Paramore, known also for her orange hair.
It is a four-piece collection:
-Sounds Like Noise Matte Lipstick
-Riot Gear Nail Lacquer
-Daydreaming frosted eyeshadow
-Lightscapade shimmer mineralized finish

I was interested into buying the nail lacquer, I have actually never tried MAC nail polishes but it was a bit pricey so I decided to pick up a bright orange colour at the drugstore instead and get the lipstick.

The color is absolutely amazing, unfortunately, it doesn't matter how moisturized my lips are, it dries them instantly, it is very very hard to wear. I tried everything and the only way for me to wear it is to apply it with my finger or a brush super lightly. I mix it sometimes with other orange lipsticks I have and I love it.
I know orange is not loved by many but I only go for red or orange on my lips. Sounds Like Noise is the perfect shade and matte finish to me !

Non Beauty Favorites #1

Hello guys ! Here's our non beauty favourites in March, we hope you enjoy it, please comment below YOUR favourites :)

PRODUCTS MENTIONED

-Karen Walker Necklace
http://www.karenwalker.com/

-Topshop Pants
http://www.topshop.com/

-Asics Gel Lite III
http://www.primeonline.com.au/

-Polaroid
www.fujifilm.com

-Kenzo Clutch

-Mighty Purse
www.allthatineed.com.au

-Elvis Tshirt
http://www.topshop.com

-Dakota Gordon/Only Postcards
http://dakotagordon.tumblr.com/

-Ipad Mini
www.apple.com


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MUSIC : Grayscale

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The Iridescent Manicure

Written by L.B.


Ciate is notorious for creating amazing nail polishes that give your manicure a bit more of an individual feeling.

I purchased an interesting top coat from Ciate called "halo" and teamed up with a pastel shade (preferably your cooler colours like white, grey and purple) it gives a great iridescent effect. 

Step 1:

Paint your nails with your preferred pastel shade! We did apply black because it makes the top coat really stand out. Also included is the names of the colours used.

Step 2:

Once your polish has dried add two coats of Ciate "halo" as a top coat and watch it dry. Now move your hands in the light and watch the beauty of the iridescence from the top coat be revealed :)

AU $20

£9

€ 9.95

   

Babescrub review + giveaway.

We tried the scrubs from Babescrub and loved them so much, you will find below our thoughts on the products.

Follow the link http://babescrub.com for more information and to order your own Babescrub !

The premium quality scrubs are made from virgin ingredients and made in Australia.

By Lena.

Drinking green tea is a staple in my diet. I drink this stuff round the clock so when I was given the opportunity to try a product from babe scrub I was thrilled at the idea of their green tea scrub!

As I read into the product it was the perfect scrub for me to try because it is deigned to heal your skin as well as detox it. It works well with wrinkles, acne scars and redness.
I have lived with acne and acne scars for the past 7 years so any product I can find to help my skin I will definitely try.

The scrub is nothing like I've tried before so I had to follow the instructions and basically after you've drenched your body in water you start to rub the scrub all over your body. You notice as the scrub hits moisture the  almond oil and organic sugar starts to form a glaze. This scrub is a wash off as you go product so you don't need to leave it on for a certain amount of time.

When applied to the face I made sure to be gentle as not rub it in too harshly and left it on for a minute. You notice when you wash the product off how soft, hydrated and woken up your skin is. It's amazingly soft and feels toned.

I was surprised at how great my skin felt  and  you also don't need to use the whole bag at once so there is product left over to use in the future.

I'm going to continue to use this green tea scrub on my acne scars to see if over time they start to fade away.

By Gwenn.

I love a good scrub, the rough ones that clean your skin deeply, that is why I chose the coffee one. Made from virgin ingredients, which means the coffee hasn't been processed.

I have very sensitive skin especially on my face but it did not irritate my skin and left it so smooth and silky, thanks to the essential oils !

The main thing that attracted me to the scrub N°2 is that it claims to help with cellulite, lumps, bumps and stretch marks. 

I am a woman, I have cellulite and cellulite loves me so damn much, it doesn't want to leave my body. I have a lot of stretch marks as well but the coffee really smooth everything down. 

I will repurchase that for sure, thanks Babescrub !

By Liv.

I tried out the Pink Salt scrub as I've always found scrubs with Himalayan Pink Salts in them to be incredible on my skin and to exfoliate before a tan but this one is quite easily the best scrub I've used as my skin was left feeling super soft and smelling amazing !

The essential oils/organic sugars in the scrub give it such a beautiful and relaxing smell and with the addition of the almond oil it leaves your skin so soft and moisturized that there is no need for a moisturizer!

The best part of this scrub for me is that it's not only a scrub but it's a bath soak too ! 

After a work out or even a big day at work, pour the Pink Salt into a hot bath and soak for 30 minutes to relax all those sore muscles !

For a chance to win three packs of Babescrub:

-repost the photo on instagram with #monellelovesbabescrub

-follow @monellebeauty & @babescrubofficial

-winner will be announced sunday 6th of April

♡ GOOD LUCK BABES ♡

Liv's Tanning Routine

For anyone that lives in Melbourne understands that we don't get much sun at all and for us girls who love having a tan it gets really depressing.

I've tried many fake tans and always looked orange and/or streaky but I have found the most amazing brand that has never done either to me, Le Tan !

I'm going to go through my three fake tan steps that have always worked like a charm.

1. you've got to make sure your skin is soft and clean, so In the shower shaving and exfoliating is a must ! I exfoliate with a random brand I picked up at a bridal expo called 'Barefoot Body Balm' I chose the Cedarwood and Lime for the incredible smell ! Ingredients include Himalayan Rock Sals, Sweet Almond Virgin Oil and Certified Organic Macadamia Oil.  It literally makes my skin shine and it's the best way to prepare for a tan ! Visit their website http://barefootbodybalms.com to find what market they are at if you are in Melbourne ! (Unfortunately they don't do online orders) for the small tub it was $30 and it's lasted me months !

2. Once you're silky smooth it's time to get started on the tan ! I use Le Tans 'Fast Tan'  You can find Le Tan products at Priceline, Chemists, Kmart, Supermarkets and Big W for $13 or shop online http://www.letan.com.au . It comes in bronze and dark bronze, I'm yet to try the dark bronze but the bronze I use is still pretty dark. Make sure you spread it around evenly and let it dry before using the spray on !

3. The last step and easiest Is the famous 'Le Tan in Le can' simply spray the tan over your body and it dries instantly. It gradually gets darker so you wake up with the most amazing glow! Le Tan in Le Can is found in the same shops as I said in step 2 and for the 150G it's $15.50 .

I often get asked what I do/use for my tan so those 3 steps have never let me down and I'm glad to share them with you all !
Please let us know in the comment section any brands or tips you have as we are always interesting in trying out something new !

Products worth the price #1

By G.K.

Today I'm going to talk about products that are worth the price. This means that the price tag is (way) higher than drugstore products. As you guys know, us three at Monelle Beauty live in Australia, everything's here is more pricey than anywhere else in the world, so it might not go under the "expensive" range for you, where you live.

The Body Shop was kind of affordable for me in France but here it definitely cost a fair bit more. As well as Avène, french product so affordable in France, not that much affordable anywhere else. Chanel and Aesop are pretty much the same everywhere.

But you know what, when I like something and it's good for my skin/hair I'll pay the price. 

I'll start with Avène Cleanance Soapless Cleanser for oily, blemish prone skin. I have used that product since I was about 14yo, it's kind of a basic in France. Again, I have been blessed by not having Acne when I was a teenager but had breakouts here and there. 

The fresh/clean smell is lovely, It's a gel texture which I really like. It has helped my skin a lot but I believe in changing my cleanser from time to time so my skin doesn't get too much used to it, that way it is still effective when I go back to it. 

For breakouts I have 2 products in my shower which are this one and Neutrogena Oil-free Acne wash or Neutrogena Deep Clean. It works so good for me and I know my partner uses them as well and he's happy with it. Or maybe he just says that so I stop buying/talking about beauty products.

Australia retail price is around $28/30 in France it goes for €8 (AU$12), that is the reason why I have chosen to put Avène in that post.

I will keep buying it even for $30, it is definitely worth it and something to try if you have Acne/blemish problems.

I know that you're supposed to throw out your makeup after a while but that guy has been discontinued I believe so I'll use it till it dies. 

It's so amazing how long it lasted, that Nature's Minerals Cheek Colour is like Mary Poppins bag. I have been using it regularly for years and it doesn't seems to end. I'm not going to tell you for how long I have been applying this on my cheeks cause you're going to think I'm crazy but when I say years I mean yeeeeaaaarrrssss. I love it so much, you only need a little as it's almost like pigments, it lasts all day long and looks wonderful. I couldn't find it for sale on the internet but it might still be available in store. Please leave a comment below if you've seen it recently !

It goes for about AU$30 on Ebay. 

To be honest I have no problems spending a lot of money on stuff that I put on my skin. My skin is so sensitive that I'm really careful with what I use and I'm happy to spend my money for a very good foundation. I love Chanel Vitalumière Aqua, it has a great smell and an amazing consistency. The formula really leaves your skin feeling like you're not wearing anything.

Everytime I wear this foundation I get so many compliments! 

You really need to take your time choosing the right colour for you, a Chanel assistant helped me and gave me a wrong colour so I only wear it in summer or for a night out when it's dark and no one can see the difference haha. 

I'll repurchase it, it's a really nice high end foundation. It's always good to have at least one high end foundation that you can be excited to wear and have in your collection. 

In australia Chanel Vitalumière Aqua goes for AU$88

I will finish with my favorite of them all. It's painful to spend $30 dollars in a small bottle of shampoo but I would actually spend so much more on that. It does wonders for my hair. I have very dry hair, I have been using dye since forever and it's very damaged. I have decided to stop using supermarket/drugstore shampoos, it's so crap for your hair and since I'm treating my hair with some nice products, it drastically changed....
The Aesop Nurturing shampoo is a miracle. I have been combining it with a Sukin conditioner and it has gone back to my natural hair, soft, shiny and not damaged anymore.

It doesn't foam which is good, it means there's less harmful stuff in it ! And it cleans your hair as much as a foamy shampoo from the supermarket does, without wrecking it.

It's so worth the price. I mean you're going to spend a crazy amount of money on trying shampoos, conditioners, masks, treatments, oils etc when you only need a GOOD shampoo and conditioner.

If you have a boyfriend, husband, roommates, just make things clear from the beginning : "if you touch that bottle you will regret it", my partner doesn't even look at it. No sharing with $30 mini shampoos.

Get on that, it's amazing.

Tell us what you think about those products in the comment section !

Blindfolded Makeup Challenge.

By L.B. O.M. & G.K.

PRODUCTS MENTIONED

-Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation
-Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation
-Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
-Almay True Lasting Colour Pressed Powder
-Maybelline Colossal Mascara
-Elf Essentiel Brightening Eye Palette in Butternut
-Nars Orgasm Blush
-Nars Amour Blush
-Rimmel Glam'eyes eyeliner
-Rimmel Exaggerate Eyeliner
-Mac Morange Lipstick
-Mac Hug Me Lipstick

MUSIC : Grayscale

If you've done the challenge please post your videos below, in the comment section, we would love to check them out.

Aēsop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm

Written by L.B.

Just a quick review on one of our all time favourite beauty products. G.K went over it in a previous post with her night time skin care routine but we felt like it needed a post of its own!

It’s the resurrection Aromatique hand balm from Aesop. I have used this product for long enough to agree that it is one of the most amazing hand creams I have purchased.

I initially bought this product because since moving to Melbourne I am now exposed to a harsher and colder winter than I generally experience in Sydney. My skin was becoming really dry, especially my hands so I was wanting to buy something that was nourishing enough to bring life back into my skin as well as a product I could throw into my bag and use on a daily basis.

I tested out a few hand creams until I came across the Aesop resurrection hand balm, which stood out to me because I loved the simplicity of the products design as well as the smell.

The consistency of the balm is lightweight and depending how much you apply, It can be fast absorbing or you can liberally apply it to let the hand balm sink into your skin.

It is great to use when moisturising and softening the hands, cuticles and feet. Just apply directly to any dry areas of the skin and you will instantly notice a difference.

The smell (like I've mentioned before with Aesop products) is amazing!! Its fruity from the mandarin rind and also herbal with the rosemary leaf and combined it’s the perfect scent.

Night Skincare Routine #1

Written by G.K.

Tonight (or today for some of you) I'm going to talk about my night skincare routine. It works great for me but we are all different so please, take that in consideration before reading the article. 

To understand my skin & products I will talk a little bit about my background. 

I'm French and lived in Paris my entire life until I moved the Melbourne, Australia two years ago. I had dry skin for 24 years basically, never had acne and rarely breakouts (lucky me) until my big move to Australia, my skin has turned to something disgustingly oily and I have breakouts a few times per month. So unusual for me that I had to try something completely new and let me tell you that it took me a long, long time. This is going to sound weird but I think my skin is used to the Parisian pollution and is missing home as much as I do.

I'm going to start with two French products that I know by heart. My mum sends them to me when I run out (thanks mum if you read this <3).

The funny thing about these products is that when I was a teenager my Grandma bought me Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré, saying I should be using that product and only that one for the rest of my life. I was going to my Grandma's house every week end and what I loved the most was to be able to play with all her make up and beauty products. Embryolisse was a product that she always had as well as the single eye shadows and blushes from Bourjois. This was more than 10 years ago. Since then I've always had a tube and that's probably the most precious skincare advice I've been given. 

It moisturises your skin like nothing else will, it smells divine and leaves a silky feeling that is unbelievable. I actually can't describe how good this product is.

The second one is Bioderma Créaline H20. Same as Embryolisse, precious advice from my Grandma. I have tried a ridiculous amount of make up removers. 

I always come back to Bioderma. There's a reason why everyone likes that one. It removes your make up in one go. When I say "remove" it takes EVERYTHING off. You don't need to you use one million cotton pads. Sometimes, when I'm tired I don't even wash my face afterwards and it leaves it feeling clean. 

You can also use it all over your face, eyes included. It removes all your mascara, it doesn't dry out your skin and definitely helps your oily skin.

This product is a miracle, if you can, please get your hands on that one.

Obviously, this is my skincare routine so I'm going to just talk about products I love. BUT this one is incredible. Lush Dark Angels is my holy grail. I swear I will be using that one forever. One of my friend, Sam (if you read that, I love you girl) works for Lush and what I love about it is that she is 100% honest with me and recommends me the best products for my skin and I know I can trust her eyes closed. I can only imagine how things would be without this product and I'm so glad I trusted her. 

This thing is the best exfoliator you will ever try. YOU NEED THIS ASAP. It's life changing. 

First time I tried it with my partner, he hates anything related to cosmetics but he trusts my friend Sam and what she picked up for us. Thanks to Lush, our boyfriends find their products funny and weird enough to use them. 

When I first applied Dark Angels, I couldn't get over the smell, it's intense but I'm now used to it and love the charcoal scent. I exfoliated my skin and left it on a couple of minutes. After using it I couldn't believe how good my skin looked, I have never had such a great feeling of cleanliness (and it lasted all day). My skin has never been this clean. I'm a big fan of deep exfoliators/scrubs. If it's light I'm not interested, I like when it cleans for real. That little pot is what you need, believe me you won't be disappointed.

I picked up Neutrogena Body Lotion because I loved the smell. I like creams/lotions that sink into the skin within seconds and that's what I'm looking for when I try out skin products at the chemist. That one worked perfectly for me so I picked it up. I use it at night just before sleeping to hydrate my skin after the shower, it works perfectly, it's cheap, it's easy, why not? 

I think Neutrogena is underrated, all their products are fantastic especially their new Neutrogena Naturals. Highly recommend anything from the brand. Amazing quality.

Ohhh Lush Grease Lightning.... Did you know that Lush is my favorite brand? well now you know. Again something recommended by my dear friend Sam, I'm actually so thankful for her advice because my skin has been great lately. I was using just simple tea tree oil on my breakouts/pimples. But now i put Grease Lightning at night on the spot(s) and I swear in the morning it is so small and tiny I can't see it. I use it as well as a prevention when I feel something is about to happen and it helps so much. 

This product is to just apply where you need it because it dries out your skin. Yes, it's a miracle. Drop everything you've used before and go treat yourself to this little guy. Let me know how you go with it !

And finally, I end with the Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm. I use it first on my cuticles for a few minutes before applying it all over my hands, the smell is calming and relaxing which is great before bed and it hydrates your skin smoothly. It sinks in slowly, which is why I use it at night :)

Great product !!

Please comment below to let us know if you've tried any of these products and what you think about them.

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Make Up Haul #1

Last week, Priceline (equivalent of Boots, Superdrug, CVS, Monoprix Beauté, Marionnaud...) had a 40% off sale on all cosmetics. No need to say that we went a bit crazy.

You can watch the video of our favourites below.

Products mentioned in the video:

-L'Oréal - False Lash Wings

-Australis - Ready Set Go finishing powder

-Australis - Velourslips Matte Lip Cream in Tokyo

-Bourjois - Healthy Mix foundation in shade 53

-Australis - Velourslips Matte Lip Cream in Mal-i-boo

-Rimmel - Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara in Black

MUSIC : Grayscale https://www.facebook.com/Grayscale.grownmencrying

Aēsop - Control

Written by L.B.

I love Aesop. Not only was this skin and haircare brand created in Melbourne it is still manufactured right here in Australia as well. Anything made in Australia I love and prefer to buy and the great thing about Aesop is their products are amazing.

I recently purchased their Control gel when I was in Sydney visiting friends and family. Sydney is a lot more humid than Melbourne and my skin broke out horribly (I also forgot to pack my face cleanser and glamglow which didn’t help) So as I was doing some shopping I decided to pick it up from an Aesop stall in David Jones and give it a go because I have actually been wanting to try this product for a while.

Aesop is definitely known for the distinct scents their products have and every time I use this product I cant get over how lovely it smells. It’s like a combination of tea tree oil and various herbs like sage, rosemary and ginger that you will notice are listed as ingredients. They all just morph together into this amazing aroma I can’t get over.

The control gel contains sodium ascorbyl phosphate which is a form of Vitamin c that also functions as an anti-oxidant and salicylic acid which is used to fight against blemishes.

It is best to apply this product on after cleansing the face so there is nothing but clean skin the gel can absorb into. Basically you just transfer a bit to clean hands and apply on to any blemishes on the skin. You will notice a slight tingling affect one applied but that soon disappears.

I noticed the next day when I woke up my blemishes from my breakout had diminished in size which I was quite impressed by. My break out also contained very deep under the skin blemishes that didn’t seem to really notice I put the gel on my skin. I had to give it a few days to start noticing they were starting to go down in size.

This product is great but if you’re expecting results very fast, it takes time for it to sink into the blemish and make it go away so I highly recommend it for smaller blemishes that appear on the skin if you are looking for something that will work efficiently plus it smells incredible!

AU$23

£15

US$23

17€