Showing posts with label australis intensifeye. Show all posts
Showing posts with label australis intensifeye. Show all posts

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Product Review: Australis Lash TLC Conditioning Mascara

Over the past week I have had the great pleasure of trying two new fantastic mascaras new to Australis Cosmetics, I am so excited to share my find with you all as these are two pretty awesome mascaras! They are Australis Lash TLC (tender loving care) Conditioning Mascara!


First off I'm going to tell you the two different types,there is Lash TLC Conditioning Blackest Black and Lash TLC conditioning Black Curling. They come in darling hot pink and black tubes,they are so cute!

Now this is why they are so unique,they are conditioning mascaras which means they care for your lashes while giving you the look you want. They contain Vitamin E which helps protect against free radical and environmental damage and Vitamin B5  (I'm going to quote directly from the website as they explain it just how I would) to moisturise hair against brittleness and breakage, strengthening and conditioning each lash one by one(unquote here).
For me,this is perfect as I have noticed alot of my lashes breaking and falling out recently, I do not know the cause,it may be my previous macara or it may be the way I remove my make up Im not sure but Im thinking if I can help my lashes then Im all for it!
Ok so I'll give you the little info from the website then I will give you my review on these two mascaras.

What is it :The Ultimate All-in-One formulation combining volume, length and definition. Containing nourishing vitamins, Vitamin E to protect lashes against damage caused by free radicals and environmental stresses and Vitamin B5 to moisturise hair against brittleness and breakage, strengthening and conditioning each lash one by one. Also enriched with silk powder, a protein containing 18 kinds of amino acids.
 
Why we love it: Beautiful, nourished and protected lashes are just a stroke away. Lashes will be grateful for being treated with this All-in-One formulation that is not only a protein enricher but a lash fixer!


Now when I try out products,I make sure I know what the company claims the product does and then keep an eye out to see if their product matches their claims.
Now with Lash TLC I have found that even while wearing the product,my lashes feel soft, and after the first 2 applications my bare lashes felt healthier and softer. I have even noticed less lash breakage and less lashes falling out! So this alone is a great reason to use this mascara.

 
The formula of both types is quite thick which means you dont have to work hard to build colour. I have also found that my lashes are more voluminous and look longer(pics to follow). I have not experienced any product flaking and it is long wearing(12 + Hours).

 
Blackest black provides an intense black colour payoff and comes with a regular bristle brush(as opposed to a plastic bristle brush that many companies seem to be moving towards)and my lashes look longer and thicker. I love it when you get added,unclaimed bonuses like this from a mascara

 
This is how it looks on my lashes


 

Amazing how long they look,the intensity of the black does not show in my photo, but it is fantastic

 
Black Curling has the same voluminous and lengthening effect with a "lift" and slight curl to the lashes. This curl is achieved by the curved "spoon shaped brush"
I have also found the curl holds really well and is pretty impressive when used in conjunction with an eyelash curler(please note the photo is only using the curl mascara)

 
This is how it looks

 

These are pictures of the brushes
Blackest Black



Black Curling

Curved "spoon"brush
 

I am in total,head over heels love with this mascara.


It will be available in Farmers,Kmart and selected pharmacies from the 1st of May(I believe some Farmers stores already stock it but dont take my word for it)along with the new Paparazzi Perfect HD line which is new to Australis(foundations, tinted moisturisers,blush,eyeshadow etc). The RRP is $18 per tube


 If I had to give this product a rating out of 10,it would be a perfect 10 out of 10! 


Please note: All opinions expressed on this blog are mine and mine alone. I am not paid by any company to review products.
The before and after photos on this blog are of my eyes and are not digitally enhanced in any way.The only products used on my lashes in these photos are the Autralis Lash TLC mascara, no false lashes,enhances or extensions have been used

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

20 best buys under $25!


Best Buys under $25!

I am obsessed with affordable beauty. I don’t have the cash spare to spend $50 on a single eye shadow or $90 on foundation, but this doesn’t mean that I can’t look good!
There are so many brands out there that are not only great quality but affordable to boot! So this is my list of (in my opinion) 20 best buys under $25. But before we get into that I would like to share my best kept secret. Most of my best budget beauty buys are from Postie Plus!(sadly they wont be feautured on my list as I cannot guarantee prices)
They have a range of discounted beauty products.Some of my fav purchases have been a Loreal glam shine lipgloss for $10(usually arond $30!) a loreal wear infinite eyeshadow quad in very violet for $10.There arE many more other discounted  brands like Maybelline and rimmel ! So if you have a chance,head to your nearest Postie plus!

Ok so now onto my List of 20 best buys under $25!!

LA Colors Eye Liner Pencil:$5.00

LA Colors Colour Craze Nail Polish:$5.00

Blistex Lip Conditioner:$5.39

Avon Care Deeply Lip Balm with alow vera:$6.99

Designer Brands Nail Polish:$8.99


Designer Brands Concealer:$9.99

Avon Retractable GlimmerSticks Brow Definer:$11.99

Designer Brands Oil free foundation:$14.99

Covergirl Line exact liquid eyeliner pen:Between $13 and $15

Australis Intensifeye eyeshadow quad :$18.60

Avon Super Extend Mascara:$19.99

Avon Super Curlascious Mascara:$19.99

Maybelline NY Dream Mousse Concealer:$20.50

Natio Loose Powder: $21.50

Maybelline NY expert Bronzer:$21.99

Australis Perfection Brush On foundation:$23

Australis Stayput foundation:$23





Australis Mineral Purity Powder foundation:$23

Maybelline NY Dream Mousse Blush:$23.50

Loreal Paris Colour Riche anti age serum:$23.99
 So there you have it,if you would like mini blurbs on each product dont hesitate to ask. A list of where these products are available,links to previous reviews etc will be under the discussion tab on my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sfrm=1#!/pages/Simply-Stunningly-Gorgeous/156943724335139

There were some products that didnt make this list as I wanted to vary the brands a bit or they were over $25 but will make another post in the not too distant future with some more bargain buys!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Products Im in love with right now

Thought I'd share a few products Im using alot and loving right now-these are also mini reviews. A few products I wont be doing a mini review on as they deserve a review all of their own

First off is an eyeshadow quad I've had for awhile now and use ALOT and it is the Australis Intenifeye in The Big Smoke


The reason I love this particular quad is because you have 4 great colours,white,gray,deep navy and black. They all have a shimmer to them which is something I love in eyeshadow. This quad gives you everything you need shadow wise to create the perfect smokey eye.

Lipsticks,well I have someone very special to thank for this and her name is Sonja. After asking for some make up ideas/challenges she suggested bright pink lips which I tried,and LOVED and now two of my previously neglected lipsticks are now constantly in my handbag make up kit!Please note the photos may not be the exact shade as I use,it was very hard to find photos of the exact shade

Both are Avon products the first being Avon Smooth Minerals Lipstick in Pink Berry which I didnt actually want when I bought it but it came in a bulk lot,I wanted one product and the whole lot was less than what the product I wanted retails for so I got it and now I am so so glad I did!!

The main benefit apart from it being pink is that it is a mineral Lipstick. It also has a glittery sparkle,Im trying to determine if the sparkle is silver or gold,I thought it was gold but now Im leaning more towards silver. It has quite decent staying power and it is so so pretty

My next lipstick is Pro to Go in  Rose Sorbet. Im not even sure if Avon still sells this as they like discontinuing products that I adore(Like my mousse foundation which was perfect for me!)This I also didnt order,got this a wee while ago and it was a replacement product,total opposite to the nude shade I ordered
This pink is a much brighter pink than Pink Berry.

It has a slight,subtle shimmer and the coolest packaging,rather than having a lid you pull off and twist it up like most lipsticks this has a little thing on the side you slide up the lipstick top flips open and out slides the lipstick,very cool  and easy one handed application! This looks amazing on,I either use it on its own or as a base for Pink Berry if Im wanting a little more shimmer. Good staying power and amazing colour!and it glides on so smoothly

Onto mascara.I have mentioned this fleetingly in a previous eyelash post and that is Avon(again) SuperCurlacious mascara in Black(I only ever use black mascara).Its wand its curved which not only curls but helps apply the formula evenly.

Its is long wearing and doesnt flake and easy to remove with a little eye make up remover,While it is amazing it does nothing for volume (which is fine as it doesnt claim to but thought I'd just add that in)Its quite affordable too so wont break the bank

Hairspray I love is Garnier Fructis Style Elastic Power Fix Hairspray.It claims its extra strong and on their "hold scale" has a rating of 3 out of 5 which is pretty good.

I love that while it holds my hair in place that it doesnt make my hair rock hard and is pretty easy to brush out.

I have a few more products I would like to list but will save them for later

Until then lovelies stay Simply Stunningly Gorgeous xx