Monday 28 November 2011

Huge Bath and Body Works Haul!

Ok, so through overseas contacts, I managed to place an online order at Bath and Body Works. After waiting for a while, it had finally arrived.
So the first set of things I bought were hand sanitisers. They had a promotion for 5 for $5. I planned it out to get PocketBacs that had a scent that was great for summer.
Left to Right: Fresh Picked Strawberries, Dancing Waters, Pink Sugarplum, Dance til Dawn and Sweet Pea.

The next three things I got had also a promotion going on. The promotion was Buy 2, Get 1 Free. These lip products are great for all different purposes.
Left to Right: My Favourite Night Balm, My Favourite Sport Balm and the Classic All-Purpose Rose Salve.


BBW had another deal going on which was Buy 3, Get 2 Free on the Signature Collection body products.
Left to Right: Country Chic Fragrance Mist, Coconut Lime Breeze Fragrance Mist and Pink Sugarplum Fragrance Mist.

Left to Right: Coconut Lime Breeze Triple Moisture Body Cream and Pink Sugarplum Triple Moisture Body Cream.

Left to Right: Coconut Lime Breeze Shower Gel, Coconut Lime Breeze Body Lotion, Pink Sugarplum Shower Gel and Pink Sugarplum Body Lotion.

The last two things I bought had not promotion.
Left to Right: PocketBac Holder and SCENTPORTABLE in Caribbean Escape.


Ashleigh

Thursday 24 November 2011

I love the Bloom Boost Lip Balm Trio!

Read about a holiday treat; Bloom's Boost Lip Balm Trio!

Hi beauties,
I was so excited to receive this product and review for the readers here on Beauty Fix. I am sure some of you readers may have heard about the Lip Balms by Bloom that are inspired by Boost Juice flavours. This trio contains three of these lip balms; Strawberry Splash, Berry Bang and Banana Buzz. Bloom have collaborated with Boost to combine their smoothie flavours with Beeswax, Jojoba Seed Oil and Vitamin E. These ingredients really moisturise and hydrate the lips. The packaging of the gift set is really pretty. There is a cute tag around the product that says 'Share the Love'. The box is also beautiful with bright drawings on it. Lip Balm Trio's lip balms are a great size and are perfect to carry in your pocket. The packaging of the lip balms are cool and bright. The thing where you twist it from, is so unique and is quite stable (I hate when other lip balms break and you can't twist them up anymore). Banana Buzz has a great banana scent. It smells like the banana lollies. Berry Bang has a really good scent. I think it smells like a twist between grape and raspberry. I love Strawberry Splash and smells exactly like a strawberry Zappo! The product are super moisturising and leave my lips so smooth and soft, not to mention great smelling! This makes a great Christmas present or stocking stuffer as they are more than suitable for Summer and so affordable. They would come into use for every girl! I really love this lip balm trio.
Ashleigh

Wednesday 23 November 2011

The cutest stocking stuffers ever! Bath and Body Works


Check out the best stocking stuffers I have ever seen. And they are from Bath and Body Works!
So I was just browsing Bath and Body Work's website until I found these stocking stuffers. I want to buy every single one of them. I picked out several products to share on here.
Sweet Pea® Travel-Size Body Butter - Signature Collection - Bath & Body Works

Sweet Pea Travel-Size Body Butter
Sweet Pea is a great scent. The body butter comes in a small, cute tub that is so convenient. BBW's Body Butters are really nice and moisturising.
RRP $5.00
Be Enchanted™ Mini Shimmer Mist - Signature Collection - Bath & Body Works
Be Enchanted Mini Shimmer Mist
Be Enchanted is a newer BBW scent that is also nice. The shimmer mist looks so cute and compact. It is great for all ages to enjoy.
RRP $5.00

SCENTPORTABLES:
There are several cute SCENTPORTABLES that I love. This product is a device that requires no power which produces a great scent.
RRP $6.00
Frosted Cranberry SCENTPORTABLE® - Slatkin & Co. - Bath & Body Works
 - Frosted Cranberry
I absolutely love this SCENTPORTABLE as it is a cute twist on the traditional snowman. Like who doesn't want a cute snowman with a pink beanie and matching scarf?
                                                    Caribbean Escape SCENTPORTABLE® - Slatkin & Co. - Bath & Body Works
 - Caribbean Escape
This pink penguin is so adorable and it is wearing ear muffs. The scent is quite nice and great for Summer too!
                                                    Merry Mistletoe SCENTPORTABLE® - Slatkin & Co. - Bath & Body Works
 - Merry Mistletoe
I think this one is my favourite SCENTPORTABLE because the product is so so so so cute. It is a pink reindeer. I love it!

Merry Mailbox Gift Set in Pink Sugarplum
This set is so cute. It contains a shower gel, body lotion and fragrance mist in travel-size and Pink Sugarplum. The product even features a gift tag.
$12.50
                                                     Berry Twinkle Polar Bear Hand Soap - Anti-Bacterial - Bath & Body Works
Polar Bear Hand Soap in Berry Twinkle
I love BBW's Hand Soap and the polar bear makes this product even cuter. I love how there is a ribbon attached. It adds such a great detail!
$8.00


Ashleigh

Monday 21 November 2011

Pantene Review: Give your hair a healthy shine!

Read about one of the new collections from Pantene Pro-V; Nature Fusion!

Hi everyone,
Before I start, I want to notify you that there is going to be many new and exciting reviews coming up and perhaps a great haul. Anyway, Pantene provides premium haircare products at an affordable price. The products I am going to review today are the Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Shampoo and the Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Conditioner.

Pro-V Nature Fusion Shampoo
I think this shampoo is superb as it really cleans my hair. My hair benefits from the product because the shampoo gives it a healthy fullness and shine and the feeling of refreshment. The product has a great consistency and a nice scent. The formula includes a blend of naturally derived ingredients such as Cassia flower derived essence, avocado and grape seed oil. Nature Fusion Shampoo also contains ProV-B5 to weaken the hair within. I really like this product as it is great for everyday use.

Pro-V Nature Fusion Conditioner
This conditioner is not any worse because it is also fantastic. Together with the shampoo, the product achieves to give a shine and volume to my hair and makes my hair more easy to work with and style. The conditioner also had a nice consistency but no real scent. I found that Nature Fusion Conditioner hydrated and moisturised my hair. I use these two every time I have a shower.

Friday 18 November 2011

Cetaphil Review: Keeping clean and hydrated!

Here is the review of a couple of Cetaphil products which are really great!

Hi again,
This post, as it suggests in the title, is a review on several Cetaphil products. The three products are Gentle Skin Cleanser, DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion and Moisturising Cream. And sorry in advance for the photos in this review. I only have the samples of these products and I thought you would prefer to see the full size product.

Gentle Skin Cleanser
This cleanser has so many good things about it. The product is fragrance, soap and lanolin free, gentle on baby's skin, removes light make-up, won't block pores, helps skin maintain moisture, pH balanced, won't sting eyes and for face and body. Wow, how great is it. It is a great 'Mummy and Me' product meaning a mum and child could use it. The product is such good value and doubles up for the face and body. Gentle Skin Cleanser cleans the face nicely, leaving the skin smooth and soft. The product is fragrance free and dermatologist tested. It suits all skin types and perfect for sensitive skin. The packaging is very convenient with a pump to dispense product. At the moment, I am on crutches and this product is great for me because you can use it with or without water.

DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion
The packaging of this body lotion is quite functional and effective. It is suitable for sensitive skin and babies, wont block pores, is non-greasy, fragrance free and dermatologist recommended. The product is also for dry to very dry skin and is clinically proven to hydrate and protect dry skin for twenty-four hours. The lotion contains Epidermal Replenishing Complex5 which is a unique combination of five key ingredients that hydrate and protect dry skin. It dries fast and really moisturises my skin. I think it leaves my skin so nice and smooth. This product is very convenient and useful.

Moisturising Cream
This moisturiser for the body and face has great features to it. The product is lanolin, paraben and fragrance free, it wont clog pores and it helps to relieve baby's dry skin. The cream is dermatologist recommended for dry, sensitive skin. It has a nice consistency and the packaging is great too as it is in a tub. I find that the product was really moisturising and hydrating. Once again, it left my skin feeling so soft. The cream doubles up for the face and body and is such good value. I really like it.

Ashleigh

Wednesday 16 November 2011

Innoxa Review: Part 2 (Body)

Read about a selection of Innoxa products before you want to buy them.

Hi,
This is the last part to the Innoxa review (sadly). I think Innoxa is such a great brand along with its sister brands (Australis and Le Tan etc.). Today I am reviewing three products; SOS Skin Tissue, Restore Ultra-Lift Moisture Lotion and Restore Body Souffle.

SOS Skin Tissue Oil
This product is a body oil used for the face and body. It is quick absorbing and helps reduce the appearance of scars, stretch marks, dehydrated skin, ageing skin and uneven skin tone. SOS stands for Save Our Skin. The packaging is nice and convenient. To apply, you just spray the product 10-15cm away from the skin and massage the oil in. It is just that simple. If you want to use SOS Skin Tissue Oil on your face, spray it on your hands first before applying it to your face. Test it on the inside of your arm for sensitivity. The skin tissue oil smells really good. It has a lavender and organic scent. The formula contains Tocomin and PCL Liquid and is dermatologically tested on sensitive skin and is paraben free. I love the product because it really works and left my skin smooth and soft.

Restore Ultra-Lift Moisture Lotion
This product is a moisturising lotion with has SPF 15 and is formulated to restore and lift for younger and firmer skin. The product contains Pepha-Tight Marine Extracts which tightens and smoothes the appearance of fine wrinkles and Matrixyl 3000 which promotes firmer and smoother skin. The packaging is sleek and functional. Ultra-Lift Moisture Lotion doesn't smell bad at all. The product is for mature skin and really serves its purpose. I think I might give this to my mum because it is so great.

Restore Body Souffle
This is a body lotion which helps to restore the youthful condition of your skin. The packaging is attractive, cute and bright. It really makes me want to use all the time. The body souffle has a great consistency and smells so so so so good. It really hydrates and moisturises my skin, leaving it so smooth yet soft. I think it is a perfect morning lotion as it is a great rise and shine scent. I really love this product.

Monday 14 November 2011

I Hate Mondays! How to Survive Mondays

Read about tips and tricks to not lose your cool on Mondays!

I'm pretty sure everyone hates Mondays! I do. But don't let that bring you down because I have ways to make Monday great!

Enjoy a nice, relaxing bath
I know hopping into a warm bath on a stressful day is sensational. I like to make my baths extra special by using a Lush bath ballistic or bubble bar. I think the perfect product to use on Mondays is The Comforter because the bubble bar is so relaxing!

Try a new product
I love buying a new product on Sunday and using it for the first time on Monday. I think it makes my day more exciting and the product also gives me chance to review and also see if I like it.

Makeover your look
Trying a new makeup look will change up your Mondays. I know it makes me feel more happy and you don't know how many compliments you will get. The answer is a lot. Also, you can see what looks do and do not work for you.

Splurge on yourself
Why not drop by the shops on you way back from work? It gives you something to look forward to and try out. It does not cost much to buy even a little something every week.

So those are my tips and tricks to surviving Monday! Did they work for you? Comment below!


Ashleigh

Sunday 13 November 2011

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Hi readers,
I am starting to feel very festive because Christmas is around the corner. I recently put up my tree because our family is quite busy. Our tree looks quite cohesive and traditional. I have already wrapped presents. How organised am I?! As you can see I have my Lush gifts under the tree.
 I don't know if I am going to leave them like that or not. If you have any ideas on this, please please please comment below! On the other side of the tree, I have wrapped body butters to give to my friends.

My little sister is giving her friends a cookie and nail polish! How cute! I haven't completed the decoration of our house (we have only put the tree up). I might post some Christmas activities on here.


Ashleigh

Saturday 12 November 2011

Lush Christmas Series: Storage

Take a look at how I store my Lush Christmas products!


Hey girls,
So I decided to store my Christmas Lush products not with my normal Lush products. If you read my Lush Storage post as part of the Organisation Series, you would have saw my clear vase where I store my regular Lush stash. My mum actually got me a Santa jar!


It was perfect to store my Lush in. I have three products so far and they all fit in that jar. Since, I am buying another five products soon, I need to get another one. I leave my products wrapped or in their yellow bags!



Ashleigh

Friday 11 November 2011

Innoxa Review: Part 1 (Makeup)

Read about some of the makeup from the brand Innoxa before you buy it!


I love Innoxa. It is a great brand. Here is part one!

Satin Sheen SPF 30+ in Buttermilk
This is an natural finish makeup. It is 100% fragrance free and is dermatologically tested. This is suitable for normal to dry skin. The coverage is so good and natural. The Satin Sheen is long lasting and has great protection from the sun. It leaves the skin hydrated, smooth and soft. The product hides any imperfections and keeps you protected from the sun's harmful rays. The shade Buttermilk really matches my skin tone. The packaging is cute and compact and the product is easy to apply. I love it for great coverage!
$28.95

Mineral Eye Colour in Earth
This is perfect for summer as it is mineral. The packaging is nice and simple featuring the brand name.  The texture of the eyeshadow is quite unique. I especially love how there are three shadows in one; a purple, a dark blue/purple and a dark black/grey. They are super pigmented and are easy to use and apply. I think they are great dramatic colours and you can create endless looks with them.
RRP $14.95

Couleurs D'ete Summer Matte Collection in Strawberry
This product is a lipstick. The packaging is quite unique as you open it and the lipstick is on the other side. This is a great summer lipstick as suggested in the title. The colour Strawberry is a nice natural rose pink. It applies on well and is pretty long lasting. I think the product is also a bit moisturising as it contains jojoba oil. I love it!
RRP $14.95

Lovely Lips Lipstick in Poppy
The packaging is exactly the same as the lipstick above but instead of being silver and clear, it is black and clear. The name of the shade sounds great for Spring and it is. The colour is a bright red and dark pink. The product is long lasting and looks fantastic on the lips as it adds a pop of colour to any look. I think this product is great! They protect lips and contain sunscreen.
RRP $14.95

Sun Kissed Bronzing Powder in Medium
I absolutely love this bronzer. You pop it open and there is two levels. The powder is on top and then if you lift it up, there is a mirror and brush. The packaging is fantastic. The brush makes it so easy to use as you just sweep it in the correct areas. I think that the product gives you a very sun kissed look. It is so great!
RRP $19.95



Ashleigh

Wednesday 9 November 2011

Hello Kitty Review: Part 3 (Eyes)

Check out the latest Hello Kitty makeup products available from Priceline!


I'm so sad because this is the last part to the Hello Kitty reviews. Anyway, this last part is all about eyes.

The first product is the Kohl Eye Pencils. I absolutely love the packaging of this because the pencil has an elegant cross-hatch design in black. The brand name and logo is also featured. There are two shades and I have the one called Noir Obscur. Some of these names are really interesting. Anyway, this shade is jet black. This eye pencil is smooth to apply and smudges nicely for that look!
RRP $9.95

The second product is the Pretty Eyeliner. The product has pretty packaging with a ppink and black colour scheme. It is nice and compact to fit in your handbag or travel makeup bag. There is one shade called Matte Black. The eyeliner applies on so smoothly and the applicator is flexible. This means you can create different widths of the liner. I think this product is so fantastic. The product makes precision easy!
RRP $11.95

Pretty Mascara is the name of third Hello Kitty product in this review. The packaging is so cute as it has a pink and black colour scheme like the product above. There is one shade called Dark Black and it is a dark black. There is a tapered brush which is great. The product really lenthens, volumises and defines my lashes. I love this mascara!
RRP $14.95

The next product is callec Mono Eyeshadows. I love the packaging because it is clear. You can see the eyeshadow inside and Hello Kitty's name and logo is featured. The baked eyeshadow is very pigmented and is easy to blend. The product is very versatile and there is six shades. I have the shade called Desert Dore which is to die for. The colour is a cream with gold shimmer through it. I think it is great for everyday use and is so nice and natural.
RRP $9.95

The last product to the Hello Kitty review is the Eyeshadow Duo. The packaging is exactly like the eyeshadow above. The product is long lasting and highly pigmented. There are also six shades and I have La Dame Au Camelia. These colours are a lilac purple and baby pink. I think that it is so so so so so so great.
RRP $11.95

So that is it for the Hello Kitty reviews. If you have any queries you can email me on my Contact Me page!
Ashleigh

Monday 7 November 2011

Christmas Gift Guide: Part Three (Adore Beauty)

Find a gift for your mum, sister, grandmother, daughter, cousin, niece, aunty, friend and everything in between here!


I thought it was great to do a gift guide from Adore Beauty as they have quite some good gifts there.

Bloom Boost Lip Balm Trio
This gift set contains three lip balms from the Bloom Boost range in Mango Tango, Watermelon Crush and Tropical Storm. I think this is a super cute lip balm set for that little sister or any friend or family member. Everyone needs a lip balm - so why not make their present a fruity one! The product is good quality and it is packaged nicely.
RRP $14.95

Burt's Bees Let it Bee Gift Set
I really like this gift. I want the set my self because the gift contains a notepad, a Mango Butter Lip balm and an Acai Berry Lip balm. It makes a great stocking stuffer, Kris Kringle or a present for note takers, teachers and writers. I really love this so much as it is Burt's Bees with a twist!
RRP $12.95

Bloom Candle Making Kit
This gift set contains everything to make candles. I think it is perfect for creative girls or anyone who loves candles. The kit is super cute and lovely even down to the packaging. Plus it is affordable!
RRP $19.95

Benefit Crescent Row - Laugh With Me Lee Lee
Benefit is a great brand and perfume is a girl's best friend. If you mix Benefit with fragrance you get this; the perfect gift. The packaging is really pretty and I personally think this perfume would be loved by many!
RRP $59.00

Essie Sweet Time of the Year Mini Set
This gift set contains Mint Candy Apple, Lollipop, Rock Candy and 3 - way Glaze mini lacquers. These make the great stocking stuffer as well as a great gift to give to friends or cousins as a little something. These colours are Christmas themed and look good together.
RRP $12.95

Napoleon Perdis Long Black Mascara
What a good present to give to makeup lovers. Girls are constantly buying mascaras due to their short expiry date. This mascara is really cute and will be a present the person will love.
RRP $30.00
Ashleigh