Hello makeup lovers! I am back with a product review for you all today - this is an eyeliner range that I was sent pretty recently, and that I am loving!

The Rimmel ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Kajals area a long-lasting, pigmented, creamy eyeliner.

Packaging
Not too pretty, but I'm not fussed. The pencil is sturdy, and easy to sharpen. No hassle.

Product
These pencils are so creamy, and so easy to use. They are very soft, and slide smoothly onto the skin. They are also extremely pigmented, as shown in the swatches below.
Also, the Black is one of the most pigmented black eyeliners I have seen in a while!


The bright blue eyeliner (014) is one of the most beautiful colours I have ever seen in a drugstore eyeliner! I'm sure you don't need me to tell you that wearing it on your lower waterline adds a fabulous pop of colour to your makeup look.

Performance
The ultimate test of any eyeliner is whether or not it stays put! I have pretty watery eyes, and very oily lids (when I don't use eyeshadow), so almost no eyeliner stays on my eyes unless it's a gel or liquid eyeliner.
Pencil liners smudge badly on me, and unfortunately this was no exception at first. However, once I set this with a powder, it lasts amazingly well. The only problem with that method is that it lessens the intensity of the eyeliner.

So how did this eyeliner still make HG status for me? The Nude colour. I have been searching high and low for an affordable eyeliner with a creamy consistency, and lasting power good enough for the lower waterline, and a natural enough colour so that my makeup doesn't look too mod or unnatural. I have finally found it in this eyeliner! It applies so amazingly easily onto my lower waterline, and lasts the entire day without smudging, fading, or collecting on the outer corner of my eyes the way other eyeliners do.

If you're looking for a fantastic range of colours, and great pigmentation, then you've come to the right place. They are extremely affordable too, retailing at AUD 9.95 per pencil.

These products were sent for the purposes of review and consideration in accordance with this site's Disclosure Policy.

'Tis the day before Christmas, and I'm sure you all have some fabulous plans in place this holiday season! With all the partying and celebrating going on, the morning after inevitably follows, and I'm here to help you make sure that your skin is still glowing and fresh for that morning breakfast with the family and loved ones!


I wrote a post a while back about the morning after a big night out, and what products you can use to give your skin the TLC it needs. This post is all about the makeup, and how you can use it to mask your hangover, and to help get that glowing, healthy, wide-eyed look.

Sheer, Dewy-finish Foundation



When it comes to foundation, less is more! Use something that will even out your skin tone and cancel out any redness, whilst still allowing your skin to breathe. I love the cult-favourite Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer (RRP AUD 59). It has such amazing coverage for a tinted moisturiser, yet still so light on the skin (plus they have just expanded their colour range, so you can get an even closer match to your skin tone - the secret to natural, healthy-looking skin!).
If you are very fair, I highly recommend the Luview Aqua Essence Whitening BB Cream - it is amazingly light and watery, so it doesn't feel heavy or cakey on your skin. It also has the most gorgeous luminous finish.

Strong, Un-Polished Brows



Fill your brows in with a powder so that they look more natural, and make them nice and strong. For a less polished look, try not to draw a straight line on the top line of your brows. Instead, use light, upward strokes to soften that top line and deposit colour lightly and evenly.
My favourite brow powder by far is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Beauty Express Kit in Brunette. If you're looking for a more affordable eyebrow kit, try the brand new Face of Australia HD Brow Kit (RRP AUD 9.45), which features two brow powders, a brow wax, a brush, and a pair of tweezers. For international buyers, this product should be available soon on the Fashion Addict website.

Bright Cheeks



Placing your blush high up on your cheeks will lift your face, and really brighten it. Since you are placing the blush so high up on your cheekbones, you can either use a blush with a matte finish or a shimmer finish. My personal favourites are the Tom Ford Cheek Color in Narcissist, and the Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush in Cherub.

Cancel Redness



The morning after unavoidably involves red, puffy eyes. A great way to mask that hangover is to get rid of any redness, especially around your eyes.
A great product to use is the Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Nude. Its flesh-toned colour blends in well with your skin (a white coloured eyeliner pencil would be too stark) and its waterproof texture allows you to apply the pencil to your waterline with great lasting power.
A peachy toned concealer is perfect to mask any dark circles and eliminate any further redness. Bobbi Brown's Creamy Concealer is the perfect concealer for the undereye area because it is easy to blend, and a very small amount is enough to conceal unwanted dark circles. I also love using a brightening concealer - my favourite is the Clinique Airbrush Concealer.

Flicked Eyeliner



Applying a jet-black eyeliner in a flick, only on your upper lashline, is a great way to achieve that doe-eyed look. In the spirit of keeping the entire makeup look easy and with minimal need for brushes, I recommend using the Rimme Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Black.

Curl Your Lashes



It is so important to curl your eyelashes when you want to look more awake! They really open up your eyes and make them look so much more feminine and pretty! I stayed away from the Shu Uemura eyelash curler for a long time, but when my sister had a layover in Changi Airport, I decided to ask her to help me get it. It does curl the eyelashes much better than any eyelash curler I've ever used, I have to admit.
My current go-to mascara? The Clinique High Impact mascara. It is a mascara that I have come back to again and again, and is probably one of my favourites next to the Benefit They're Real mascara.

Highlighter



Apply highlighter to the centre of your lower lashline and the inner corners of your eyes to open your eyes up and make them look much brighter. I like TheBalm Mary Lou-Manizer because it is very pigmented and easy to apply.

And that should give you a lovely, wide-eyed, glowing makeup look that's super flattering and perfect for Christmas morning. Thanks for reading! x

As everyone probably already knows, most makeup routines change as the weather changes. This is because the skin's needs change according to the change in climate, and certain makeup products that once worked, may no longer be as effective, and the same applies in the reverse.

And then there is also the inevitable (for a makeup junkie, anyway) discovery of new, more effective products, or old products that were forgotten for no good reason!

So here is my brand new everyday makeup routine for Summer 2012, and I am in LOVE with it! It makes me look so bright-eyed, and much younger (I think!).


So here are the products I am using (and loving) at the moment!


BurnOut Clean and Clear Sunscreen
Sunscreen is essential, and I have been loving this particular sunscreen that came on the very trusted recommendation of JFunnyValentine, who I always look to for sunscreen recs. This does leave a slight film on the skin, but I kind of prefer it that way, because it provides a lovely canvas for my foundation to sit on top of, and helps make my makeup last longer. On more humid days, I top everything off with a little powder, but most days I'm happy with my makeup just the way it is.


Chanel LIFT Lumiere
This is my current foundation of choice. The LIFT LUMIÈRE is a gorgeous, dewy finish foundation with pretty decent coverage, and I am loving the way my skin looks with it on. There is something about this foundation that makes your skin look younger and healthier, and so much more awake! Read my full review here.


Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer
I recently reviewed this concealer - it is affordable, effective, and does an amazing job at brightening the eyes! Read my full review here.


Anastasia Beverly Hills Beauty Express Kit in Brunette
This is another product that I have reviewed in more detail, and I had actually strayed from it in favour of a more long-lasting brow product (the MUFE Aqua Brow). However, I tried it just yesterday afternoon, and I fell instantly in love again! In my picture above, I am wearing the Anastasia brow kit, and you can see how it applies so beautifully, and how well it defines the brows.


Skin Food Lecithin Base Mascara (1) and Clinique High Impact Mascara (2)
This is my mascara combination at the moment, and I love it almost as much as I love the Benefit They're Real mascara (which I haven't replaced yet).

Physicians Formula Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner Trio (3) or Rimmel Scandal Eyes Kohl Kajal Eyeliner (4)
Drugstore brands are upping their games and releasing products that are comparable, if not flat out better, than some products on the high-end of the makeup market. My absolute favourite drugstore products to buy are eyeshadows and eyeliners, because some brands make some gorgeous products. My current favourites are the Physicians Formula and Rimmel eyeliners - both are insanely smudge-proof (the Physician's Formula one is more suitable for people with extremely oily lids, though), and perfect to use on an everyday basis! The Physicians Formula is slightly cheaper per pencil, but you have to buy 3 at one go, whereas you have the freedom to pick and choose from a large range of colours with the Rimmel eyeliners, which cost AUD 9.95 each (full review here).
The Rimmel eyeliner is slightly more intense than the Physicians Formula, so I have been gravitating towards it at the moment (I am wearing it in my picture above), but if you have extremely oily lids and nothing stays put, then I would recommend the Physicians Formula eyeliner.

L'Oreal Infallible Eye Shadow in Sassy Marshmallow (5)
This is such a gorgeous colour and is so versatile because it is so appropriate whether you are wearing it in the summer or the winter. I love it because it actually goes really well with warmer colours - for example, I love pairing it with a peachy blush because it really brings out the warmth in the skin, and looks so amazing with a nude lip!


Tom Ford Cheek Color in Narcissist and Chanel Tweed Blush Duo in Tweed Rose
Blush is fast becoming one of my favourite and essential makeup items. They really brighten up your face, and can bring out such a gorgeous warmth in your skin. Though I don't own many, the ones I do own, I truly treasure. Two blushes that I have been reaching for constantly without fail are the Tom Ford and Chanel blushes above. The Chanel is extremely easy to blend and matches almost any kind of makeup look, whereas the Tom Ford is insanely pigmented (and a little harder to blend as a result!) and can brighten even the dullest of complexions.


Sleek Contour Kit in Medium
This isn't a step that I do everyday, but when I have the time or when I want to look particularly well put-together, I apply a little bit of contour to the sides of my face to add definition. The Sleek Contour Kit is my favourite quick solution, because it is very easy and quick to apply and blend.


Kryolan High Gloss in Toffee and Vani-T Mineral Lip Definer in Pout
A brand new lip liner that I am so excited about is the Vani-T Mineral Lip Definer in Pout! For the longest time, I have been looking for a lip liner that doesn't overly define the lips, because I want to look put-together but not too polished. The No7 Perfect Lip liner in Nude is beautiful, but defines the lips a little too well and isn't suitable for everyday.
Pout is a little lighter, and perfect for an everyday nude lip! It makes my nude lips last so much longer, and everything I apply over it looks simply fantastic!
My current favourite nude lip product is still the Kryolan High Gloss in Toffee, but I also rotate in the Tom Ford lipstick in Blush Nude, and the Burberry Lip Cover in Nude Beige.

So that is my current favourite makeup routine! Do you use any of these products? Or do you have a product that you highly recommend at the moment? Please share in the comments! Thank you for reading xx

Are you the kind of person who changes out her makeup or skincare routine with the change of weather? Some people don't realise that they need to do this in order to keep their skin in tip top condition.

When Mother Nature gets Spring right, I just want to run outside (wide-brimmed hat in tow) and take in the beautiful colours, the sun's rays, and the looks on everyone's faces being out and about on such a beautiful day.


My makeup products do change as the weather changes (not my colours though, I pretty much wear what I want when it comes to that), and I thought you might like to see what I have inside my makeup bag for Spring. These aren't Spring-specific products - they are just products that have found their way into my proverbial makeup bag of late. I say proverbial because I don't actually own a makeup bag; I have a makeup drawer where I keep my most-used products and this is where these products are stored:


Shu Uemura Tsuya Skin UV Under Base Youthful Radiance Mousse
I don't normally use primers, but ever since discovering some gems (including the Dermalogica Skin Perfect Primer, which you can read about here) I have added  this little step to my foundation routine. This primer by Shu Uemura is infused with their Tsuya skincare technology, which helps to heal and restore skin. What I love about this is that it is very light to apply, and provides a light dewy base for my foundation to sit on top of. It is also pink-based, which brightens my skin and gives it a soft luminosity.


Bare Minerals Original Foundation in Light
I recently rediscovered my love for mineral foundation because they are so gentle on the skin, and quite effective at disguising flaws. I want my skin to be able to breathe and prevent my pores from getting clogged, and mineral foundation is the perfect way to do that! Since my skin is a little bit more moisturised now that it's Springtime, I also have a great base upon which I can apply a powder foundation.


Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Concealer
This cult classic from the UK is just one of many concealers that I am trialling at the moment, to put together a complete concealer review across all sorts of brands. What I like about this one is that it has fantastic coverage, and hardly moves when I brush over it with my blush brush.


Physician's Formula Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner Trio
This eyeliner actually comes in a pack of three - with complementing colours to enhance blue, brown and green eyes. My eyeliner is for enhancing blue eyes, but I find that the colours still compliment my skin and are so beautiful! My favourite is the black eyeliner (which can be found in both the brown and blue eyes trios) because it is intense - something you hardly ever find in a drugstore pencil eyeliner - doesn't budge at all even when I cry or sweat, and doesn't need to be sharpened. If you need to sharpen the tip, it does come with a tiny little sharpener at the end. So convenient!
I dare say this is my absolute favourite drugstore eyeliner. If you are looking for an affordable eyeliner (this comes in a trio and the total price is roughly AUD22, which comes down to approximately AUD7.33 per liner) then you need to check this out!


Rimmel Scandaleyes Show Off Mascara
Another great product is this Rimmel mascara, which has a bulbous tip and is why I love this mascara so much. It doesn't add much volume to the lashes, so I recommend using this on top of a base mascara or a volumnising mascara. What it does do is define each and every lash, separate them so they look more fluttery, and lengthen them. It holds a curl pretty damn well too!


Total Intensity by Prestige Long Term Relationship Fierce Color Eyeshadows
I know Prestige as the brand that makes the blackest black eyeliner in drugstore eyeliner history. It didn't surprise me much when they launched the Total Intensity eyeshadow range, though to say I was excited would be understating it. These eyeshadows are everything I want in an eyeshadow - buttery, smooth, extremely pigmented, and long-lasting. I absolutely adore the light colours in the range (not pictured because I have them out for a makeup tutorial) because they really highlight the eyes so well, plus they are long lasting so they rub off less easily. These are my favourites out of the darker colours, because they have so much depth to them. I love all the colours in this range, actually, so if you like your eyeshadows intense and smooth you need to swatch these in store. Let me just tell you now, you will want them ALL.



ck one eyecolor gloss sticks
I love playing with eyeshadows and creating different textures, and my absolute favourite kind of texture by far is that of cream eyeshadows. They add such a beautiful glossiness to the makeup look, plus they help the eye makeup last longer. These ck one eyecolor gloss sticks make it so easy and convenient to do a makeup look like that, without the hassle and hygiene concerns that come with pots. The gold is by far my favourite of the three, because it can be layered under any eyeshadow, and adds a beautiful glossiness and depth of colour.



Alexami Mineral Cosmetics
This is another mineral cosmetics brand that I've been trialling recently and their powder formulas have really impressed me. Their blush in candy pink is the prettiest peachy colour you have ever seen, and it is so easy to apply with their puff sponge, which by the way, makes it impossible to overdo your blush or be too heavy-handed with it.
Their mineral eyeshadows are a thing of beauty, with shimmer pigments that catch the light just right and colours that you just want to stare at all day long.



Simplicité Hydrating Floral Toning Spritz and Angelica Lip Care Balm
Both these products have become staple skincare as well as makeup products for me. The spritz is great to finish up a makeup look and to keep my skin looking refreshed. The balm is something I apply right before I start my makeup routine, so that by the time I am done, my lips are chap-free and ready for lipstick.

So that's a full breakdown of some of my favourite makeup products at the moment! Do you use any of these products? Have you got any product recommendations for me? :)

Happy Monday, everyone! I thought you might like to take a little peek into my beauty cupboard and see what I'm trialling this week. Most of these products were sent to me by PR agencies, and some I purchased myself.

I don't usually do these kinds of posts, but if this is something you'd like to see more often, please leave a comment below telling me and I will do my best! :)

The first picture I am going to post is of some products that I found quite interesting, and products that I normally wouldn't try myself!


Kurahito Toning Lotion
This is a great toner that aids with the absorption of products that you apply to your face. I don't use it as a toner, but instead soak my DIY face masks with it and use it as a prepping mask before I apply my nighttime skincare or another face mask. I feel like it really helps my other products absorb better into the skin. It has a very slight fruity scent to it, but it is very light and doesn't bother me at all. You can get this and other Asian skincare products at www.choiceessentials.com

LUS Extra V-Line Lift Up
This is an interesting little contraption. It contains a sheet mask that you apply underneath your chin, and then you put on this funny looking stretchable headgear that is meant to 'exercise' your chin and get rid of the dreaded double chin. I tried the headgear on out of curiosity and it is SO tight! I will report back once I have actually tried this and let you know if it helped with my double chin ;)
This is available from www.GlowandGlamour.com

FatBlaster Coconut Detox
So the coconut is considered a superfood, and has been shown to fuel the body's metabolism, increase fat oxidation and energy expenditure, and decrease the appetite! In a couple of days, I am going to try this two-day detox (worth AUD 39.99). I am pretty excited, though I have no idea how I am going to stay away from all things yummy for two whole days! Wish me luck!
Oh, and if you see me having a weak moment on Twitter or Facebook, give me a quick slap, please!

I pretty much have a bucketload of exciting products to try out this week. This next range is the Keratin Earth hair straightening and smoothing system. It gives you salon straightened hair from the comfort of your own home, without the staggering price tag attached!


Retailing at AUD 129.95, this 4-step system lasts anywhere between 30-90 days. It won the coveted Allure Magazine Best of Beauty Award in both 2011 and 2012. I am really looking forward to giving this a go. Look out for my instagram updates!


Ben Nye Banana Luxury Powder
I am also trialling a couple of makeup products (I love makeup!) and the one I am most excited about is the cult Ben Nye Banana Luxury Powder. Ever since Kim Kardashian's makeup artist started talking about this powder and how much he loves it, this product has been sold out almost everywhere! I was lucky enough to find a jar (though I didn't expect that it would be so HUGE) and I have been trialling it for the past week. I love it but I haven't gotten a good feel of how it works in different situations, so I will put up a full review of it later on.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Show Off Mascara
This is a gorgeous, brand new offering from Rimmel. It doesn't volumnise my lashes much but it does add some gorgeous definition, curl and length. It also does a really amazing job at feathering my lashes. So far it's held up amazingly well and I love layering this on top of my Benefit They're Real mascara.



Dermalogica Chroma White TR Range
I was so excited when I opened my package to see this beauty! I won't be trialling this, but my entire family has a history of bad pigmentation, so I will be passing this on to my sisters and Mom for the ultimate test of Dermalogica's whitening prowess. I cannot wait to see the results. This is the first time I've come across such a complete, targeted range!



L'Occitane Limited Edition Collection
It's no secret that I am a huge fan of L'Occitane. I have always loved everything about them - the way they are presented in store, their packaging, their gorgeous scents. The way I feel about their latest collections is no different! Both the Marvellous Flowers (with rose absolute and peony extracts) and Magical Leaves (extracts of verbena and hazel leaves) range have the most lovely scents. I am very much looking forward to experiencing a little pampering session with these products.
These launch on the 31st of October, by the way! Look out for them!

That about sums up the products that I will be trialling this week. Are you looking forward to reviews of a particular product? Let me know in the comments!