Bellabox Vs Lust Have It June 2014

Hey all

This post may seem late to you but I only got my Bellabox today (the 9/7/14). You see Bellabox was trialing a new delivery method and so people who live close to their offices were part the of the trial. However the delivery trial didn't go very well and they decided they will continue just using Australia Post. They did credit all the accounts who has to wait until july 100 bellabox points.

Bellabox

1. Herbal Essence Naked Shine Shampoo and Conditioner - Essential
I really want to try this so I am actually really happy that I got this in my box. I am after a new shampoo and conditioner so this could be an option.

2. Designer Brands Twist 'N' Go Instant Nail Polish Remover - Cult
I have the maybelline big version of this and I love it. I don't know where I put it and I am glad I got this because a cheaper version would be nice. It is really tiny and it will be great to chuck in my bag.

3. Garnier BB Cream Original Light - Colour
Love this product! I have used this ages ago and stopped as I was going to try other things. I am glad I got this and will use it as my daily foundation for now on.

4. Olay Regenerist Revitalising Hydration Cream - Classic
I haven't used Olay in yes, I'm interested to see what is like. It always shocks me how expensive Olay is though considering you can get it at the supermarket.

5. Burt's Bees Almond Milk Hand Cream - Luxe
You can never get enough hand cream! I haven't tried this one and I am planning a post on hand creams soon so great timing!

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Instyle Magazine- never read this but I am excited to look at all the pretty fashion.

Nutrimetics Nutri-Rich Instant Radiance Beauty Balm- Never tried it but I am excited.


Lust Have It

1. Teez Trendy Cosmetics - Head Over Heels Nail Lacquer
It's a pretty colour and I love nail polish. It is actually really good size too!

2. John Plunkett Glyco Peel
I am so excited for this product. It is the item I am looking forward the most out of all the boxes. I am really nervous to use it but I have wanted to use a chemical exfoliator for a long time. This one also claims that you can use it on sensitive skin.

3. La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo
I have this sample so many times and I just never use it. I know it has alot of hype so maybe I will start using it in my skincare routine.

4. Orly Nail File
Meh

5. Nuxe Creme Nirvanesque Eye Contour
I don't like the packaging for this sample. However I am excited to try this!

The winner
Lust Have It just because of the Glyco Peel! I think that is the best thing in all the boxes. I have been wanting to try one for the longest time but Liquid Gold is expensive!

Briony xx

Lack of a Skincare Routine

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I am a bit of a fail when it comes to having a consistent skincare routine. I was medication last year for my skin and was only allowed to use a few skincare items as my skin was very sensitive. Since I wasn't allowed to do much I really eased up on having a routine. Also during this period I was barely wearing any makeup. I didn't wear makeup to uni, I was only wearing makeup to work and going out with friends or Kale. This meant  I wouldn't need to take my makeup off every night and this has made me lazy! 

Now I work most days so I am wearing makeup almost daily, makeup free days have become more rare this year. So I can't afford to go to bed without washing my face any day even if I am already falling asleep on the couch. Also I finished my medication six months ago, am now allowed to wax yay! The pimples are now appearing again only occasionally, but still!. If I don't start to have a routine and cleaning my skin than the pimples will come back in full force. I believe that have a new and consistent skincare routine will help me keep my skin clear like the medication did. Also did you know that not taking your makeup up for a whole month will age you 10 years! Let that be your motivation to remove your makeup every night and not skip it once!

I also want to be more consistent with my skincare routine to find the skincare products that work for me. Along with the fact that I feel like I have my life together when I have done a full routine. Does this happen with anyone else?

Briony xx

Makeup Wipe Monday #15 Neutrogena Cleansing Wipes

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This week for Makeup Wipe Monday we are talking about the Neutrogena Cleansing Makeup Wipes. I got these on sale once again because I don't ever want to spend heaps of money on Wipes that I am unsure about. Hey what can I say other than I still don't have a full time job yet!

These wipes I feel are very standard and not really stand out wipes. They do the job and are pretty decent at removing makeup but they just don't stand out. They don't irritate skin or have much of a scent. So they are quality makeup wipes that do a good job at taking off makeup. They are reasonably thick so they won't break easily or feel like they are doing nothing.

Would I recommend them? Yeah there is nothing wrong with them. Would I repurchase them? Yes if they are on sale most likely. However I am still likely to use my Coles ones.

Briony xx

Flashback Friday #10 2006

Hi all, 

You can tell from the pictures that these are from 2006. My hair was short this year and can I say I hated the fringe. I am now very scared to get fringes now, I'm not sure if it's that that they didn't suit me or if my hairdresser wasn't any good at cutting fringes. Honestly it could be because I have more of a three-head! 

I also had one of those hair machines that would spin color into your hair I think it might have been a conair one. Honestly I won this and really only used it once, since it was a lot of effort to make the colour actually appear in my hair! This was mainly suited for blonde hair like most coloured products, le sigh. 

Now I don't think I was wearing any makeup in either of these pictures. I wasn't that into wearing makeup at this point of my life it was only special occasions. It meant that I was pretty bad at makeup and have not that mainly pictures of my skills back then! There should still be some from parties though. 

I remember one of the older boys from first job told me not to wear makeup when I rocked up to work with it on! I had spent the day with one of best friends at the time and we had done our makeup with products we had just purchased! I think that speaks for my natural talent before watching way too many hours of youtube! I don't think he was trying to be mean though. 

Briony xx

Cara Delevingne Get Her Look

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Does anyone else think that Cara Delevingne is one of the most stunning people alive? Yeah well me too! When I got the Australis Velourlips in the Rio-D colour and actually swatched the it I fell in love with it. I want the whole collection of Velourlips and the Orange was not one that I was in a rush to buy. However after swatching the colour I realised it was in fact a really wearable colour. After putting it on my lips a few times I realised the similarities between the colour of Cara lips in this famous photo that I have posted below and the Australis one. 

Once I realised the I had the lip colour I was on the hunt for the right eyeliner. Mine isn't an exact match but it was as close as I could find at Priceline. It is the Models Prefer Infinite Colour Eye Pencil in Teal Maybe. I hauled it right here. 

The final touches to the look really are add some bronzer to contour to get that supermodel look. Some white eyeshadow on the inner corner and all over the lid. I added some Socialeyes false lashes and some black eyeliner to hide them slightly. (Although I was pretty bad at putting on the false lashes, practice makes perfect right?). Brows are also a must for any Cara inspired look! I am forever posting Gimme Brow so no picture needed just look at my last few posts! So make your eyebrow game strong like Cara. 

Not my Picture. I got it from the interweb. 

This does have an Instagram filter on it!

No filter but the photo doesn't do the lip colour justice! 

All the extras to make the look! 

Australis Velourlips Rio-D 

Models Prefer Teal Maybe

Swatchy Swatch Swatch

Briony xx

Priceline Skincare Bag Haul - New Products June 2014 #1

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So today I was bad and took advantage of the Priceline Skincare Bag. Basically you have to spend a minimum of $65 on certain brands and then you get a free bag full of skincare goodies which is apparently worth over $340. I justify making myself super broke because I am in need of new skincare, all of my current ones are either low or just not interesting me anymore. The bag is on sale until the 22nd of June.

Also Brodie is an enabler! Do not I repeat DO NOT ever go into Priceline with her you will buy everything! I think she is posting her haul tomorrow.

The background for the pictures is also a new purchase, I got new towels today. Oh the fabulous life of moving out. It might sound lame but I had so much fun picking towels with my boyfriend.

Okay now onto what I purchased to receive the bag.

Derma Sukin Daily Hydrating Wash $7.19
Did you know Sukin has a new line of skin care? I didn't! I really need a new cleanser so here hoping I find a good one from everything I purchased today!

Beauty Essentials Makeup Remover Wipes with Cucumber $2.39
I am still on that Makeup Wipe Monday obsession and how can I say no that price!

Puretopia Skin Radiance Moisturising & Soothing Gel Mask $4.00
There was a sale on Puretopia products.... and the price was so low. I also like face masks......

Puretopia Soft & Smooth Hydrating & Skin Plumping Body Lotion $4.00
Impulse, impulse, impulse. This was also cheap!

Simple Kind To Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser $7.99
This I have actually tried and enjoyed! Also it was on sale too. However it is a repurchase so that is saying something about the product.

Antipodes Anti-Aging Minis - Joyous Protein-Rich Night Replenish Serum and Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream $15.99
I really like the brand and this was one of the cheapest products that have to offer at priceline. I want to test other products from this brands before paying such large amounts. 

Beauty Essentials Creamy Cleanser $2.99
I am hoping this is a decent cleanser. The price and the Jojoba oil sucked me in. 

Beauty Essentials Sunkissed Gradual Tanning Body Lotion Fair to Medium Skin $1.20
This was so cheap that I don't even care if it works or not!

Beauty Essentials Face Scrub $2.99
Look at the picture it looks like it as tested by someone else and won't close! Bit of a fail at choosing the product but I figured I need to scrub my skin a little as it has been months!

Nivea Visage Fragrance Free Facial Cleansing Wipes $4.49
Have not tried these wipes before. Expect a review soon.

Bondi Sands Summer Bronze Instant Tan Light/ Medium Wash Off $14.39
Bondi Sands is on sale at the moment, I didn't want to repurchase the mousse as mine isn't empty so I thought I would try the wash off one. I am really excited to see the colour pay off and decided which tan I prefer!

Okay now on to all the freebies! I am pretty excited to try some of these products as there is brands that I have never heard of before.

Firstly there was the mirror and makeup bag that were in the Priceline Beauty Bag.

Models Prefer Matte Black Kohl Pencil - I have no idea why this is even in there! It was in the beauty bag!
Derma Sukin Daily Gentle Wash
Sanctuary Spa Body Scrub
Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser
Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Intensive Relief Concentrated Cream Hand & Body
Dr Lewinn's Firming Eye Cream
Swisspers Naturals Aloe Soothing Eye Cream
Yes To Carrots Lip Butters Berry
Nivea Anti Age Q10 plus Anti Age
People For Plants Mist Toner
Burt Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
Puretopia Smooth & Renew Gentle Exfoliating Face Scrub
Avene Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water
Montagne Jeunesse Peeled Cucumber Peel Off Masque
Suvana Organic Certified Organic Paw Paw & Honey Balm
Swisspers Original 5 Facial Cleansing Wipes
Biore Combination Skin Balancing Cleanser
Chap Stick True Shimmer Tropical
Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream
Manuka Doctor Purified Bee Venom & Manuka Honey Skincare
Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Intensive Relief Moisturising Lotion
Fuss Free Naturals Natural Facial Cleansing wipes Citrus + Pineapple Enzymes
Simple Kind to Eyes Eye Makeup Corrector Pen
Model Co Face Tan Hydrating Self-Tanning Gel
Thursday Plantation Macadamia Oil Ultra Hydrating
Beauty Essentials Hydrated Everyday Body Lotion
Hope's Relief Goats Milk Soap With Shea and Cocoa Butter

There is also some vouchers in the bag but they are only a certain amount off and I probs won't use them at all. So real life friends if you are interested/ reading this (lol) text me ;).

I want to do little tests on my blog to see who actually reads this knows me. If you don't know me personally comment below! I would love to hear from you and will totes follow your blog if you have one.


Briony xx

Update: New Schedule and Youtube

Hey all!

I want to start with my new schedule, posting everyday was difficult and not mantainable. I am now going to aim to post every second day. So the series on my blog with be fortnightly not weekly, so you won't get bored with the content. I think this will better for the blog and I am hoping I can maintain this schedule. I got slightly unmotivated once my adsense account got deactivated. If you have any tips for that I would love to know! I think it can't be fixed though :(.

Now on to YouTube I recently decided that I am not going to post another video until I lose 10kgs. I want to be skinnier before I post more videos. I feel like my videos will look better once I have slimmed down a little (no where near my complete goal though). I am also using this as motivation to keep me focused on my big goals of becoming healthier and fitter. I also feel like I will be more confident once I have lost that much weight and I think that will come through in my videos.

Briony xx

My Everyday Work Makeup

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I thought that I would share with you all the makeup I have been rocking a lot lately. I currently work part-time so my makeup isn't very formal or office type. I like to keep it simple and reasonably natural.

I love this look as it is quick, simple and super easy. I can do this in like in less than ten minutes and even better when I am still half asleep.

The Foundation:
Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation
or
Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous

The Concealer:
Collection 2000
or
Physicians Formula Concealer Twins

The Powder:
Face of Australia Translucent Powder
and
E.L.F High Definition Undereye Setting Powder

The Bronzer:
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny

The Blush:
Nars Deep Throat

Eyebrows:
Benefit Gimme Brow

Eyeshadow:
Essence Chill Out
and
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny

Mascara:
Maybelline Illegal Length
or
Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing 

What are your work staples? 

Luna was super helpful for this post! 

Briony xx

Getting motivated!

Hey all

I am writing a serious post today.

I think it pretty clear with you watch my videos or look at my instagram that I have issues with my weight. I always struggle to find motivation and when I do find it I tend to lose it pretty fast. I know I am not alone here are as I follow so many people who have felt the same on instagram. However this time I am really hoping that I can keep motivated and lose a large amount of weight. I never used to be an overweight person until after I finished High School. I can blame the weight gain on several things but the main one is me! I need to change my attitude about food and focus on eating food that is the best for my body!

I'm not after being the skinniest girl in the room or being a size 6. I am just striving to be healthy and fit. My mother recently just finished Breast Cancer Treatment. Being overweight puts me at higher risk of getting Breast Cancer Myself! Also so many medical issues can arise from being overweight. I think I get back pain because of my weight and I am always tired because I can carrying around extra weight!

Also the main reason I want to lose weight is because the gain has ruined my confidence and has made me very unhappy. I like to be a happy person most of the time but when you feel so bad about yourself it is hard to be in a good mood.

I just wanted to post this as I am hopefully going to do some health and fitness sort of posts on the blog as having a healthy body makes you feel beautiful!

Also if I share my experience on the internet I can't just quit because I want bad food.

Briony xx

May 2014 Favourites

Hey all

I have been pretty good with uploading favourites monthly but this months I decided not to as I feel I don't have enough items to talk about in a video. Also I am not sure how often I will uploading as of late as I am not feeling it right now. Maybe soon I will be in the mood to film again.

Makeup

I recently have been loving the Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous foundation. It was on sale for half price at coles a few weeks ago and I couldn't say no the price. Boy was I surprised with how good the foundation is! Don't get me wrong I knew it had a lot of hype but I don't always seem to like the foundation that everyone is loving. If you haven't tried this foundation then you are missing out seriously!

Next we have Socialeyes False Lashes which I hauled for you this month! I am slowly getting a little better with false lashes and this have something to do with it! I recently was the makeup artist for a friends art project and I used the Flirt Socialeyes lashes and they looked amazing on the model! They didn't look fake and they made such a different (the model has naturally long lashes but this made a statement!)

The NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder which I recently hauled from a beauty joint order. I am really enjoying this bronzer for an everyday look, as it is matte and not too dark. It has made me start wearing bronzer everyday again which is something I had stopped when my Nars Laguna smashed! Also it makes a great crease colour.

That is all for makeup favourites most of the other products used this month were ones that I have already praised in other months!

Television

Game of Thrones! I am addicted to this show and I don't know how I am going to cope with it being off air for another year! I will be rewatching all the episodes and reading the books to keep me sane!

Reign I became addicted to in May and it is sadly over for the season. I love this show as it based around Mary Queen of Scots so you can imagine how beautiful the clothing and the hair is. The two love interests are pretty cute too. Also there are Australian's in the show which is pretty cool and something that will generally draw me in.

Big Bang Theory Kale and I have been watching this most nights throughout the month and we became pretty addicted. I was never really interested in the show but now I love it.

Lastly Sex and the City has been another show I have watched a lot of this month. I watched at least three seasons in May. I have nevered finished the show and last year I decided I was going to watch it from start to finish. That went well, I finished season 1 quickly then I couldn't find the season two dvd so I put it off. Then Jess (Housemate Tag) watch 4 seasons without me! So I just never got around to watching more. Now however I have been committed to finishing the show! Hopefully I can post that I finished it next month!

Random

I don't have much other favourites this month other than Yoga. I signed up to do a month Bikram Yoga and really enjoyed the Yoga side. I didn't go to that many of the classes as I got sick with a pretty bad cold in May but I really enjoyed it. I think I will continue with Yoga from now on even if it is using my Wii. However a 40 degree room for someone who constantly has a blocked nose is a little too much!

Okay one more Sample week!

Briony xx

I Cut My Hair!

Hey all! 

A few weeks ago I got my hair cut! I am now finally sharing my hair cut with you guys! I cut most of hair off as I was completely over the length. Long hair takes a lot of effort to maintain and more importantly brush!

Let me know what you think!

Briony xx

Sample Queen #9 NatraSan Instant Hand Sanitiser

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This NatraSan Antibacterial Instant Hand Sanitiser, I received in one of sample boxes I was subscribed to last year. It also made it's way into one of my favourites and most likely soon an empties. Chamomile & apple blossom is the scent I received, it smells amazing. There are other scents which I hope to one day find!

The Sanitiser is kind of hard to find online although I think I would be able to find it in an actual pharmacy. I hopefully will find some in an actual store and be able to share it with you. It is available on the bellabox website but that has a $8.95 shipping and the sanitiser is around $4.00. I hate when shipping is more expensive than the items I am buying, sigh.

The Sanitiser itself is amazing as it doesn't dry out your hands. I find if I use other ones too often I get sore fingers from over drying. You spray it one also which I think does help with not using more products than is needed.

Would I recommend it? Yes yes yes! Will I repurchase it? Yes as soon as I can find it as it is the best one I have tried!

Briony xx

Sample Queen #8 Lonvitalite 24K Active Gold Eye Mask

Another Sample Week post!

I kind of spent most of the day sleeping so this post is being written pretty late. 

Hot look right? 

I took the picture after opening. lol. 

Today I tried Lonvitalite 24K Active Gold Eye Mask. It is a sheet mask for both your eyes. It is really wet in the packet that it comes in. The liquid is really wet and thick, it does make a mess. My first impression of the mask is that is has a cooling effect on the under eye area. It's cold but a pleasant and gives the impression that is doing something. 

There are a few problems I have with the eye mask. The little slits for the eyes are tiny. I feel like half my eyes are covered in the mask. I guess I could have my eyes closed while the mask is on, but why have the gaps if I shouldn't have my eyes open? I feel like there is a scent going on on the mask, which is not the best feature for eye products. 

Do I feel like my eyes are less puffy after using this? Yes I do slightly, I feel like it  makes the eye area look less wrinkled. Not that I have much wrinkles, I think it just makes the area look firmer. 

Would I recommend this product? If you have very problem eye areas I think it would be a nice product for you. Will I repurchase this product? Not likely as I don't think it is quite the right size for my eyes. 

Briony xx

Sample Queen #6 Tigi Bed Head Elasticate Shampoo and Conditioner

Sample Week Day Two!!

Hey all!

I recently washed my hair using the sample of Tigi Bed Head Elasticate Shampoo and Conditioner. Not going to lie when I received this in one of my sample boxes I was not impressed. However I gave it ago and I really liked it! I used it after I got my haircut so I think I may used too much product as going from long to short hair it is easy to misjudge how much product you actually need.

I wish I had taken a picture but after I washed my hair with this my hair was so shiny! I made my hair look really healthy and nice. I was pretty impressed with the results of one wash. The shampoo and conditioner claim to designed to strengthen your hair. Which I can't really tell if that is true after one wash, but that is sounds like one amazing claim if it is true.

Overall I really enjoyed this sample of the shampoo and conditioner. I would be interested in trying the sample I received in the Recharge range.

Would I recommend it? Yes I would. Would I repurchase it? I would definitely purchase a Bed Head shampoo and conditioner but I would have to look at all the ranges they have to decide on the range I would purchase. Although Elasticate would be a high contender.

Briony xx

Sample Queen #7 Jurlique Lavender Hand Cream

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Sample week day 3! This one I am not sure if it really counts as a sample but I got it in a sample box, so I am blogging about it!

I have written about Jurlique before in my Intense Recovery Mask Post and I mention in that post that Jurlique is made in Australia. I really like Australian brands so I am happy to have this in my rather large collection of hand creams.

You may have guessed by the title of the post and the name of the product, it smells like lavender. I love lavender so much and this is a nicely fragranced hand cream, not fake smelling at all. The scent doesn't overpower you but it last for a reasonable time on your hands.

I think it is good moisturising hand cream and it really help transform your hands from dry to soft.

Would I recommend this product? Yes I would. Would I repurchase this product? Yeah I most likely would, they got me at lavender. 

Briony xx

Sample Queen #5 Bioderma Nourishing Cream

Hello Everyone and welcome to sample week!!

How cute is this little sample!

I am very happy to start this very special week with you all, as this is the first feature week I have done on the blog and I think it is just so much fun. What can I say, I just love writing my blog!

I recently tried the Bio Derma Nourishing Cream for Dry to Very Dry Skin. I can't remember which box I got this from but I had two little 8ml tubes of this product so I have been trying it out for a long enough time to decide whether I would like to continue with it. Pesonally I think the 8ml was a great size to get and the little tubes lasted over a week each! I find moisturisers a little goes a long way!

The consistency of the moisturiser is very wet/ Liquid is is not a firm cream and it can be a little messy when squeezing the product out. Though I it's thinnest means the moisturiser is lighter and don't take forever to sink into the skin. I used this as a day time moisturiser although it could easily be used as a night time one as well, although I tend to prefer thicker creams or oils at night time.

I feel that even though this is a moisturiser targeted towards dry skin that it good to use as a sort of primer for makeup, in the sense that when you only use moisturiser to prime your face for foundation then this is a great option. I didn't find that it made my face feel oily later in the day while wearing this foundation.

Would I recommend this moisturiser? Yes I would. Would I repurchase? Now this is the tricky part. I really enjoyed the moisturiser but the cost of this is a lil cray in Australia. I will definitely consider it and when Priceline do their 40% off skincare I can say I am 90% sure I will purchase it then.

Briony xx