International Beauty Swap with Beauty Moxie! (AUS - US)

Hi everyone,
This is a very exciting post! I recently participated in a beauty blog swap with Kristen from Beauty Moxie. She is amazing and you should all check out her blog and YouTube channel. They are both fantastic. I just received my package from the US today and I loved it.
Here's what the box looks like! It is so so so cute!

I got a really lovely letter from Kristen and everything was wrapped nicely and labeled!

The first product I unwrapped is the Elf Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder. Kristen said, "Everyone here raves about this! I love it and thought it's perfect for summer." This is so great. It is such a large size and I will definitely be using this a lot!

 

The next product I got open was the Maybelline Color Sensational High Shine Gloss in Electric Shock. Kristen said, "This is new here and it's amazing! A new favourite of mine." This consistency feels really nice and the colour is superb. I love this!

 

The third product I received was the bareMinerals All-Over Face Colour in Pure Radiance. This is a mini size and it is so so cute. Kristen said, "Love! I had an extra! Hope you enjoy it." I have the full size of this and I am in love with it. This is so good for travel!

 

Another product I unwrapped was the Sephora Ultra Vinyl Lip Pencil in Fuchsia Fever. Kristen said, "LOVE." This is awesome! I had bought one of these and I lost or broke it and never got to try it! I love this colour!

 

The fifth product I got sent was the Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Polish in Jessica. I almost let out a squeal when I opened this! Kristen said, "Beautiful Color." This is such a nice colour. I just love this!

 

The next product I got open was the Stila Sensational in Sydney Palette. Kristen said, "How could I not have? Haha it's too cute!" It is indeed so cute and so convenient. I have always wanted to get one and now I have one! The shades look so nice!

 

The last products were Julep Nail Vernis' in Ashley and Nessa. Kristen said, "These are such beautiful summer colors!" They are so beautiful and I don't have anything like them! I will definitely be painting my nails soon!

Again, thanks so much Kristen! You absolutely spoiled me and I hope you like my goodies as much as I like yours! Check out what I got Kristen here!

What's New from Australis! Review

Hi all,
So there are a couple of new products from Australis. I really wanted to share them with you because they are so great! Both of these products are nail polishes.
The first product is the Australis Nail Glitter Top Coat in Eureka. I think that the name of this shade is just so cute because it is gold in colour. This is a specialty top coat with glitter flake. The packaging is really appealing and the polish is quite big. It is a clear top coat with different sizes of gold specs throughout it. I really like how it has different sizes because it adds more variety. The brush is nice and big, making it much easier to apply the product. What I really love is that when you apply the top coat the flakes spread out evenly and don't bunch up. The top coat looks nice on over basically any colour of nail polish. It adds extra sparkle and is just a really nice look. I love it!

The other new product is the Australis Crackle Colour in Duck Duck Goose. How cute is the name of the shade?! This polish creates crackle effects when on top of nail polish. This is so cool as you can see the base colour through the cracks. The packaging of the product is the same as the first polish and is simple and attractive. You also get a lot of polish. The nail polish shatters very quickly and the texture and look of it is superb! The large brush makes it super easy to apply the polish on the nail. Duck Duck Goose is a very, very, very light blue. It looks good under any bright and dark colours. Many crackle nail polishes don't work at all or don't look good. But this product works so well and looks good. But this product works so well and looks good. You can really see the crackle effect. It's great.

Last-minute Christmas Nail Art

Hi beauties,
Christmas is so close now and I know that Christmas nails, for me, add extra holiday cheer. Here are some nail tutorials for your last-minute Christmas nails!

1. Very Easy Santa Hat Nails
This is great if your not the best nail artist. It looks so effective and cute!

2. Sparkly Christmas Glitter Nails
This is for you if you are looking for a super pretty and elegant look.

3. Santa and Elf Suit Nails
These are super cute yet super easy!

Also you can achieve very gorgeous nails with OPI's Pure Lacquer Nails Apps. They are pre-cut nail strips made from pure nail lacquer. These four designs are ideal for the festive season;

Floating Dragon

Nice Tux

Positively Shocking

 

Shaken Not Stirred

Essence Breaking Dawn Part 2 Collection

Hi all,
The other day I went to the movies and watched Breaking Dawn Part 2. In my own opinion, I really liked it and thought that this one was the best out of the whole Twilight Saga! Essence has released a range inspired by Breaking Dawn Part 2. I have several products from the range to share with you today!
The first product is the Loose Pigments Eyeshadow in Edward's Love. These are loose pigments which are available in four shades. They can be used individually or combined which I quite like. The product comes in a little plastic jar. I like the packaging because it is nice and simple and you can see the product clearly. The pigment is nice to apply and also blend out. The shade Edward's Love is a smoky grey/black which is great for smoky eyes and creating vampire eyes!
RRP $4.95

Another product is the Lipstick in A Piece of Forever. I really like this lipstick. It contains fine gold glitter particles. The formula is nice and pampering and has a silky texture. My lips do not dry out when using this product. Also, the packaging, again, is simple and appealing. The only shade, A Piece of Forever, is a nice, natural gold colour. I think it really enhances the lips and gives extra shine and sparkle!
RRP $4.95

The next product is the Shimmer Powder. I love this product and found it quite innovative. This powder will give your face and body a delicate shimmer. Also I think this would be great as a highlighter. The packaging is nice and plain and you can clearly see the product, which is a plus. The powder is an iridescent gold. This is a superb product.
RRP $5.95

Another product is the Blush in Renesmee Red. The packaging of this product is nice, simple and sleek. The product has a nice, velvety texture and is super easy to use and apply. The only shade, Renesmee Red, is a great sheer red which really brightens up any look. I think this especially fantastic for fair skin.
RRP $5.50

The last product is the Nail Polish in Jacob's Protection. I like the simple packaging of the polish. Also the product is of great quality and lasts for quite a long time. There are four shades. Jacob's Protection is a beautiful dark, mystical blue with lovely blue glitter in it. I absolutely love this colour and think it is to die for!
RRP $3.95

Greetings from Paradise! Ulta3's Holiday Collection

 

Hi all,
So yes, Christmas is basically around the corner and it is starting to become time to get some lovely Xmas presents. Ulta3 is launching the ultimate affordable and on trend holiday collection, perfect for Summer. This brand has totally taken the warmer Christmas weather into account.

The first part to their holiday collection is the memorable Candy Cane. This cute and popular gift features ten 10 full size nail polishes. No-one could possibly have these nail polishes already as they are new, bright colours for this season. It is the ideal gift for women of all ages and is so cute and decorative under the tree. I've already done a review on the nail polishes (which you can check out here ) but they are of great quality and look so good on.
The packaging is so cute and the shades are so bright yet wearable. There is Exotic Canary (a vibrant yellow), Tangerine Tango (a lovely, bright orange), Peach Paradise (a nice, pinky peach), Coral Reef (a vibrant coral red), Pink Hibiscus (a perfect mid pink), Flirty Bikini (an iridescent pinky-purple, Acapulco Bliss (an iridescent unique purple), Sea Breeze Swirl (a lovely mint green), Calypso Holiday (an iridescent turquoise blue) and Pacific Splash (an iridescent deep dark blue). I truly enjoy all these shades but my favourites are Flirty Bikini and Calypso Holiday.

Left to Right: Exotic Canary, Tangerine Tango, Peach Paradise, Coral Reef and Pink Hibiscus

Left to Right: Flirty Bikini, Acapulco Bliss, Sea Breeze Swirl, Calypso Holiday and Pacific Splash
RRP $12.95

 

The next product is so ideal for those travelling in the Christmas break. It is the Greetings from Paradise Mini Nail Collection. I know when I travel, I want to bring nail polishes but very it very hard to do so. However, this product makes it so easy and convenient. The box with magnetic closure is so cute and is re-usable. The product features 5 mini nail polishes in Calypso Holiday (an iridescent turquoise blue), Turquoise Treasure (an iridescent turquoise green), Flamingo Funk (a vibrant poppy red), Pink Hibiscus (a perfect mid pink) and Peach Paradise (a nice, pinky peach). I think this is great value and is also so great because because it contains two shades that are not in the Candy Cane.

Left to Right: Calypso Holiday, Turquoise Treasure, Flamingo Funk, Pink Hibiscus and Peach Paradise.
RRP $8.95

The last gift to the Ulta3 Holiday Collection is the Greetings from Paradise Makeup Palette. This gift really completes your summer look. The product features 3 summery eye shadows, a blush and a bronzer. These are all packaged in one palette book flat enough to fit in you suitcase. This makes it super convenient. I love it! The products are all of great quality and go on quite well. The book palette even contains a 'Create the Look' on the inside cover. This is so great.

The three eye shadows are Sand Dune (sandy bronze), Tropical Sea (a nice aqua) and Coconut Grove (a red-toned brown). The blush is Summer Glow (a peachy pink) and the bronzer is Evening Sunset (a mid bronze/brown). I really enjoy this product.

Top to Bottom: Coconut Grove, Tropical Sea and Sand Dune

Top to Bottom: Summer Glow and Evening Sunset
RRP $9.95

I really like all the products that Ulta3 has to offer this Christmas. They make great gifts!
Available November 2012