Shanghai Suzy - 2014 Spring/Summer Range!

Hello friends! If you follow me on Instagram, you would have seen I picked up a few new shades from the Summer/Spring collection of my absolute favourite brand of lipsticks: Shanghai Suzy and of course have been utterly impressed with every single one of them.

I'm sure you've all seen me rave about these lipsticks before but if you haven't, I'll give you a small run down: pigmented, creamy, long lasting, completely vegan, non-drying, mostly matte, smell like grape bubblegum and super cheap! For $12.95 a piece, I don't think you could ever ask or want more from a lipstick.

I picked up 4 shades in Pink Blush (soft wearable pink), Foxy Hibiscus (red with pink undertones) Neon Guava (bright, bright pinky red) and Electric Flamingo (neon pink) - I couldn't even tell you which one is my favourite because I love them all and they're all great pops of colour for the warm weather!

I absolutely love these lipsticks and have never been disappointed with any shade! Which is your favourite?

Review & Swatches: Too Faced Melted Lipsticks

Hello lovely friends! I have four shades of Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipsticks to review and swatch for you, the formula is one of my new favourites and I've been reaching for them a lot these past two months, I recently did a post about a few other Too Faced products that I own that you can read all about here!

As I said in the previous post, these are suppose to be a liquid lipstick/stain/gloss hybrid and the formulation is amazing, I don't have any other product like this that is on the same page as them! They come in ten different shades and I have four, Melted Ruby, Melted Fuchsia, Melted Coral and Melted Peony that are all extremely pigmented, apply smoothly and evenly and last so long on the lips!

Melted Ruby - is an intense, rich red with pink undertones and it's one of my favourites out of the four. I love how much fuller it makes my lips appear and even though I usually prefer a matte red lip, I've been reaching for this over anything else! 

Melted Fuchsia - the name describes itself. A bright, bright pink with blue undertones and a nice glossy finish that leaves you with a nice pink stain long after it's faded.

Melted Coral - this shade is intense (and a lot brighter in real life!) and I find it leans more orange than the softer coral it appears to be and don't get me wrong, I love this product and shade but this is probably my least favourite out of them all as I can't pull it off very often! still nice though. 

Melted Peony - this is a soft nude pink shade and usually I have trouble wearing anything like this but I am absolutely in love with this! I think it could be possibly my favourite of them all as it's different to what I would usually pick for myself and it doesn't make me look dead! Love love love. 

Overall, I love these lipsticks and I can't find a single thing to really complain about, the only negative I can find is the applicator for some of the deeper shades might be a bit difficult to create an even line but I haven't had any trouble so far and I'm keen to pick up more of the range!

As always, thank you for reading! XO

Vegan Friendly Products: Too Faced!

 Hello friends! I'm sure everybody and their mother has heard about the brand Too Faced but I'm not sure if everyone knows how many lovely vegan products they have to offer so today I'm going to share a few I own and my opinions on them!

I make sure to email every cruelty free brand that has a few vegan products to let them know why I've chosen/use those specific items as I find it helps show there's a massive market out there for purely vegan make up and I feel a brand may be more inclined to create more vegan suitable products/even try and minimize the non-vegan ones they have. (I can only hope that is the case!)

Anyway, on to the products, some are quite old (you can definitely tell by the packaging) and some are super recent!

Tinted Beauty Balm | Shade: Snow Glow
This is one of the first products I ever tried from TF and I'm 99% sure it appeared in a favourites post back then too! It's a tinted BB cream, relatively sheer but still with a kick of coverage to calm any redness and make me look a little more alive. It can be worn on it's own or I've used it under a light-medium foundation to add extra coverage. Perfect for days where you can't be bothered with a heavy foundation and want something light and easy to wear.

Chocolate Soleil Bronzer | Shade: Milk Chocolate
Another one I've had for a long time is this bronzer! It comes in two different shades and I have the one aimed at lighter skin. Contouring/bronzing has never been something I'm good at but I've been using this quite a lot more recently and loving it especially because it's winter and I think my face needs a little warming up, I don't find it to be too orange but use a light hand because it can turn a little muddy if you use too much!

La Creme Color Drenched Lip Cream
These are a lipstick that apply more like a lip balm, they're not sticky, quite pigmented and extremely soft! The formulation isn't thick as other lip creams I've tried before and they come in a whole range of different colours that are all vegan friendly!

Better Than Sex Mascara
After I decided to no longer support Tarte cosmetics, I was on a search for a new mascara after I finished the Tarte one and came across this and I could not be happier, it's the best mascara I've ever used (vegan or non-vegan) and I love how it makes my lashes look! It gives them incredible length and volume and although I wouldn't say it's better than sex, it's pretty damn close! I had a little fall out at the start but nothing that bothered me and that's disappeared since using it a couple times. You should definitely pick one up, you won't be disappointed especially if you've given up on a nice vegan mascara!

Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush
These come in 3 different beautiful shades, they are a baked blush that come with 3 different colours that you can use individually or swirl all together to create one gorgeous glowing shade! They're buildable and lovely.

Melted Lipsticks
These are a new favourite of mine too, I've had them around 2 months and love the formulation and wear! They are a liquid lipstick/stain/gloss hybrid and I don't think I have anything else similar in my collection, they apply SO smooth and evenly, they are extremely pigmented and have a really long staying power (hence the stain!) they also smell incredible and the packaging is super cute. I'll be doing a full review of the 4 shades I have this week with swatches!

And that's it! They have a list of their vegan products in their FAQ here or I find it best to personally email them as they don't update the list often with new products!

As always, thank you for reading! XO

Innoxa - Thirsty Skin Day And Night Creme

 

Hello friends! I thought seeing as it is winter here in Australia that I would share a product that has absolutely been saving my skin recently which is this Day And Night Creme by Innoxa!

I stumbled across Innoxa one day in Priceline and was automatically drawn to their products (who could resist their packaging?!) and after seeing they have quite a range of vegan products that you can find here here - I decided to try a few things out.

The Day And Night Creme is described as a fast absorbing creme that is suppose to replenish the skin, hydration levels and leave the skin visibly smooth and after using this for over a month, I can without a doubt say that is exactly what it does.

The creme is quite thick without feeling thick or sticky and lives up to the claims of absorbing quick. My skin has felt incredibly moisturized and noticeably more smooth since I started using it. I apply it every single night before bed and a tiny amount a few mornings each week (only when I want an extra boost!) it can be used underneath makeup and I've had no issues with it.

It's relatively affordable ($30!) and a little goes a long way and there's even a sensitive version of this.

It's definitely become a staple in my skincare routine and hopefully you'll love it too!

As always, thank you for reading! xo

NCLA - Review & Swatches!

I finally was able to pick up a few shades of nail polish from NCLA - a brand I've been super interested in and have been on my wish list for so long!

I picked up 3 shades in Don't Call Me Peachy, Like Totally Valley Girl & Eight Days A Week and have been impressed with all of them. They're incredibly pigmented (I applied 1 and a half coats to make sure they were opaque) and they are all true to colour. They apply smooth and evenly and I find they last (on me) around 3 days without chipping if I don't use a top coat and 5 days when I use one (working in childcare and constantly doing crafts doesn't help the chipping situation though!)

I really love the nail polishes and I'm excited to try more shades and finishes.

I purchased these in Australia from here which constantly has deals and discounts so definitely keep an eye on them to see if you can grab a couple shades for cheap!

As always, thank you for reading! xo

FOTD ft Wet 'n' Wild & Too Faced

Today I'm testing out a lot of new (to me) Wet 'n' Wild' products in this look including their Coverall Cream Foundation in the shade "Fair" which I applied with a Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, their colour icon blush in the shade "heather silk" and their Mega Volume Mascara! I used the "Walking On Eggshells" trio also from Wet 'n' Wild that I have loved for a very long time and for my lips I applied the Too Faced Melted Lipstick in the shade "Melted Peony" which is such a beautiful soft pink. That's all of it as well!

Super easy, quick and simple and excluding the lipstick, incredibly cheap too. You can pick up Wet 'n' Wild in Australia from websites such as Beautyjoint, I buy Real Techniques from Iherb and Too Faced from Ebay, American forwarding websites or websites such as Beauty Bay, Tarazz or Mecca Comsetica. (I usually wait for sales on those websites as they are quite expensive compared to American pricing!)

As always, thanks for reading! XO

Top Red Vegan Lipsticks - Part 1!

The main question I get when it comes to vegan makeup is lipsticks and even more specifically red vegan lipsticks so I thought today I would share with you some of my absolute favourites from a range of different prices, brands and finishes. I have so many more in my collection that I wanted to include or I just forgot about so there will more than likely be a part two to this!

Australis - Velourlips Matte Lip Cream | Shade: NY-CEE | Price: $9.99
Let's start with what I think is my all time favourite lip product! A very pigmented, long lasting and matte red shade that applies super smoothly, doesn't dry my lips out and is really creamy in formulation. Velourlips are incredibly affordable (I actually don't think the other shades suit me but this one rules!) and they can be found at priceline. Also another great dupe for Lime Crime's velvetines!

Shanghai Suzy - Semi-Matte Lipstick | Shade: Miss Hannah/Blood Red | Price: $12.95
I'm sure you've read me rave about these lipsticks before and this is just another shade that I love. Shanghai Suzy lipsticks are all very opaque, smooth and long lasting with Miss Hannah being no exception and living up to the expectations. You can read another review I've done on these lipsticks here!

Australis - Colour Inject Lip Gloss | Shade: Bollywood | Price: $11.95
Another Australis lip product that you can't go wrong with! These are often on sale at Priceline and I usually pick up a couple then. Bollywood is quite pigmented (not opaque) and can be worn both on it's own or over the top of another lipstick to add some glossiness!

Aromi Beauty - Liquid Lipstick | Shade: Flamenco Red | Price: $17
Are you sick of me talking about these lipsticks yet?! I've recommended these to every person I know and two shades were recently in my favourites post here! This applies as a lip gloss and quickly dries to a very opaque matte lipstick that is absolutely beautiful! It's a cool, blue-toned red that I can guarantee will look great on almost everybody!

Silk Naturals - Vegan Lipstick | Shade: Vroom! | Price: $5.75
This is a brand I've only recently gotten into after finding and falling in love with their eyeshadows, I then picked up a whole bunch of lipsticks because they looked incredible and you can't go wrong with those prices! The only negative I find with these lipsticks is that it's in a very weird packaging and the application can be tricky but it's usually fine and the formulation of these are great! Vroom is described as a crimson red and it has absolutely no shimmer and is extremely comfortable to wear!

Too Faced - La Creme Color Drenched Lipsticks | Shade: Stilleto Red | Price: $22
This is similar in shade to the Silk Naturals Vroom but this feels and applies more like a lip cream than a lipstick, it has good pigmentation but can be worn sheer or built up with a few small swipes. Another very comfortable product to wear!

Too Faced - Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipsticks | Shade: Melted Ruby | Price: $21
I recently picked this up with 3 other shades and I absolutely love them! The melted lipsticks are suppose to be a liquid lipstick that has shine similiar to a lip gloss and leaves a lasting stain and I feel they are exactly that. Melted ruby is a beautiful red, slightly deep pink shade that smells delicious and looks even better when applied! I'll be doing a full review on all 4 melted lipstick shades I have in the future!

Anyway! That's all of them! I was planning to do swatches on my lips but after attempting that twice and ending up with very sore lips, the pictures just did not work out at all. Hopefully you found some new lipsticks or shades that you want to try out and there will definitely be a follow up to this post with more.

As always, thank you for reading! XO